5 Restaurants in Greater Boston, MA you'll be telling your friends about

Artisan Bistro

Nestled in the lively heart of downtown Boston, Artisan Bistro is the preferred gathering place. While the restaurant provides an overall relaxed ambience, the handcrafted wainscoting and whitewashed wood floors bring a sophisticated European bistro motif. Inspired by classic bistro fare, each menu incorporates the freshest produce of the season, native herbs and locally sourced meats, seafood and cheeses. The result is a brilliant menu of familiar dishes, set apart by an approachable style of artisan cooking and the highest quality of ingredients.

bartaco

(617) 819-8226 | seaport@bartaco.com | https://bartaco.com/location/seaport/ |

Inspired by a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, bartaco combines fresh, upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed environment. bartaco is specialty cocktails crafted with fresh-squeezed juices, beer out of a bottle, and hand-held foods delivered on metal trays. The rustic design complements the spirited bold and bright flavors of bartaco’s eclectic menu. The stylish ambience, cocktails, and freshly prepared tacos and “not tacos” create an unforgettable experience.

Dig

(617) 276-1000 | https://www.diginn.com/ |

At Dig, you’ll find seasonal, local vegetables and sustainably-sourced dishes that are delicious, nourishing and cooked from scratch every day by a team of chefs. Come for lunch or dinner at our fast casual restaurants or order a meal to go for pickup or delivery. (Formerly Dig Inn)

Barcelona Wine Bar

(617) 264-8900 | brookline@barcelonawinebar.com | https://www.barcelonawinebar.com/location/brookline/ |

Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant is a warm and welcoming tapas bar inspired by the culture of Spain. The ever-changing menu is focused on clean flavors, seasonal ingredients, specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean, and rustic small plate presentations created by chefs with tremendous talent. Barcelona offers an award-winning selection of wines from Spain and South America—and boasts one of the largest Spanish wine programs in the U.S.

Bertucci's Italian Restaurant

(617) 244-4900 | GSBertuccis@earlenterprise.com | https://www.bertuccis.com/ |

Bertucci’s restaurants are firing-up brick ovens from New England to Virginia, each reflecting the distinct character and local charm of its community. Like the original Bertucci’s, every kitchen is open, making our brick oven part of the restaurant experience. With a long-standing commitment to hospitality, we welcome you as our guest and promise to treat you as part of the Bertucci’s family. Join us in Newton MA, next to Starbucks.