Alfredo's
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

229 Brighton Ave
Boston, MA 02228

Dan P. writes: Margherita pizza to die for. Litterally. I would take a bullet for this pizza.

Get some spinach ravioli on the side and dip the pizza crust in the sauce from the ravioli. You'll be glad you did. I'll be glad you did too.

If you live in the A/B or in…

Beard Papa's

1 Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston, MA 02109

Russ S. writes: Everytime I go to Faneiul Hall and walk through that eatery gauntlet full of prepubescent kids with huge backpacks and dads with Massachusetts based tourist denim hats and fanny packs, I roll my eyes at most of the overpriced eateries and wonder why…

Aujourd'hui
Neighborhood: Back Bay

200 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116

Ari F. writes: Eating at this restaurant is a fine, fine dining experience that is actually not all that expensive for such quality. Even the most indulgent, 3-course meal with a couple glasses of wine will set you back less than $100. And it's worth it- the food…

Rise
Neighborhood: Back Bay

306 Stuart St
Boston, MA 02116

Ligaya T. writes: Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you people who don't follow the electronic scene. There's an AFTERHOURS club in Boston. Can I get a hell yeah? Cuz I know you want to take a disco nap and then rage with me until 7am! Yep, that's right. They're open till…

Lil Vinny's Ristorante

525 Medford St
Somerville, MA 02145

FoodSlut .. writes: Boston- Italian food right?  See I'm a LA guy and the extent of my Italian food is pizza hut delivery.  Lil Vinny had some of the worst food ever...even compared to Pizza Hut.  I can't believe Boston is known for this stuff.  Let me tell you the…

Casa De Moda

272 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915

Josie M. writes: This beautiful shop takes up about a city block and is really magical.  If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift or even some kitsch this is the place.  Extensive and unique card selection.  Candles, lotions, children's items, pottery, tea, pop…

Athan's Bakery

407 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135

Sasha R. writes: I'm completely rehashing a review from2 years ago when they just opened - they had lots of kinks to work out then.

Worked OUT!  Sunday afternoon, and the place is pretty packed.  There is a section where you serve yourself, and a section where they…

Shag Salon
Neighborhood: South Boston

840 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02205

Melissa A. writes: You people are all crazy. The vibe at this place isn't really all that comfortable unless you're padding your [non-Old Navy] purse with 100s [instead of gum wrappers and Subway coupons] and wearing some fancy-ass duds [and not mall-bought clothes],…

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

Charles River Plaza
181 Cambridge St
Boston, MA 02114

Trish F. writes: Coochie coochie coooo.. Whole Foods I could swallow you whole!

I used to live in Beacon Hill when the waste of space Stop and Shop was there. It was a pretty gross Stop and Shop too... so I'm glad Whole Foods replaced it! It's much bigger than the one…

Domenic's Italian Bakery and Deli

987 Main St
Waltham, MA 02451

Carolina L. writes: This is a great and delicious Italian deli.. they do a lot of catering, so the place its really small.. but its sooo good.. its one of the best Italian restaurants that i have tried in Boston..  all the pastas are great and all the paninis as well..…

Brendan Behan Pub
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

378 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Liz D. writes: Yet another reason to love JP.

If the outdoor movies at videounderground in the summer, arboretum/forest hills cemetary, quirky galleries and antique shops, boomerangs, milkyway, and Ten Tables haven't swayed you..maybe this dog friendly haunt will.…

Metropolis Cafe
Neighborhood: South End

584 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02118

Steve s. writes: I like this place.  They serve good food.   As such, you have to kind of give them the benefit of the doubt.  Its a small place, so cramped becomes cozy.  The menu is a little limited or specialized as euphemisms go.

I had the crusted salmon, split 2…

Konditor Meister

32 Wood Road
Braintree, MA 02184

Krystle L. writes: My parents ordered a Konditor Meister cake for my high school graduation.  It was grand marnier flavor with a buttercream frosting, shaved chocolate slices and surrounded by fresh chocolate dipped strawberries. Out of this world!  Expensive and full…

Quebrada Baking Company

272 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482

Nadya R. writes: I have tried more than one croissant and they are yummy also the fruit cake is something you cant' help but eat a lot of it and I'm not big on sweets so try it at your own risk.

Cabot Street Cinema

286 Cabot St
Beverly, MA 01915

Josie M. writes: The only thing that prevents this theatre experience from receiving five stars is the slightly uncomfy seats.  It really is a shame they can't refurbish these, as they are quite lumpy and hard.

That said, this bee-yoo-tee-full 1920s cinema is a real…

Kappy's Liquors

10 Revere Beach Parkway
Medford, MA 02155

Chloe D. writes: Oh Kappys, thou art the SuperWalmart of liquor stores.
If Walmart weren't such straightlaced republican assholes with their explicit lyrics stickers and jesus coloring books, that is.

Anytime I'm in some small local packy, I think in my head "This is…

La Summa
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

30 Fleet St
Boston, MA 02113

Chris R. writes: This is possibly the best restaurant that I've been to in the North End. I just went here with my parents on the recommendation of my roommate. We had a great time as a group, but I would also recommend this place for couples as well. It was pretty…

Kang's Corner
Neighborhood: Back Bay

314 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115

Derek K. writes: Yep. I agree with other posters - this place is weird! This place must be rent controlled to survive on Newbury St - I thought I was in Chinatown!

I mean, if you're going to sell smoking related stuff, don't half-ass it, OWN it! Put some 6 ft bongs…

The Ice Jack

686 Washington St
Norwood, MA 02062

Dawn E. writes: The Ice Jack had the crack of ice cream.  Delicious.  Delightful.  Hard to stay away.

The staff is comprised of local high schoolers and there is sometimes local art on the walls.

Did I tell you how good the ice cream is?  And the flavor selection,…

Apple Store
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT, East Cambridge

100 Cambridgeside Pl
Cambridge, MA 02141

Allix T. writes: Love love love love loooooove!!!

I just bought my Macbook and let me tell you - the lovely gents and geniuses at this Apple location are splendiforously great people. I was in, out, and toting along my new computer in less than 20 minutes (and that's…

Salon Marc Harris
Neighborhood: Back Bay

30 Newbury Street
3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02116

Kristin S. writes: Thank you Boston Yelpers.  No, really, thank you.  Your reviews of Salon Marc Harris are the reason I went and I am SO happy I did.  Wow.

My hair looks amazing.  I love Rogue, in fact, I think we're soulmates.  I wasn't really looking to try a new…

Kelly's Roast Beef

410 Revere Beach Blvd
Revere, MA 02151

Ina K. writes: A seagull swooped down and stole our roast beef sandwich!! Bastards!! So hold on to your food and don't eat near those greedy seagulls!

(The Revere location is definitely the best, btw.)

John F Kennedy Library & Museum
Neighborhood: South Boston

Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125

Kevin S. writes: This is not a great museum, but it is a great memorial.  

I could not let my first visit to Boston pass without making time to visit this place.  As a long time JFK buff, I didn't need to learn about his history, although this museum does a decent job…

New Jang Su BBQ Restaurant

260 Cambridge St
Burlington, MA 01803

Chin C. writes: A ha, I rarely gave 5 stars out and even considering 35 mins driving !!!THE PLACE'S WORTH 5 STARS!!

The Kalbi here is unbeatable, tender and juicy. I love it. The Bulkoki and spicy pork are also great!

Sometimes the place was too crowded but it…

Fornax Bread Company
Neighborhood: Roslindale Village, Roslindale

27 Corinth St
Roslindale, MA 02131

Katie G. writes: The bread is delicious, especially my favorite, the raisin pumpernickel.  But the other baked goods are not so great.  Good sandwiches and soup too, though they seem frazzled when they get more than one sandwich order at a time, so be prepared to…

vinodivino

899 Walnut St
Newton, MA 02461

Erin G. writes: I'm giving Vino Divino 5 stars based on those key factors that get me to spend money while feeling good about it.

1. the storefront is tiny, which can be both good and bad, but the layout maximizes space and gives the place a generally welcoming…

A Passage to India

157 Washington Street
Salem, MA 01970

Josie M. writes: I enjoy having an Indian restaurant nearby and the owners of this restaurant have a very loyal following.  I've found the staff friendly although there does seem to be a bit of a problem each time with the language barrier.   Great vegetarian…

New England Holocaust Memorial

Congress St
Between North St and Hanover St
Boston, MA 02109

Sean L. writes: The Holocaust Memorial is much more than a breathtaking, emotional, and beautiful piece of art.  It is history and people.  The memorial is covered with quotes of those who suffered during the holocaust and facts about this tragic human event.  I…

Dunkin' Donuts
Neighborhood: Downtown

235 Washington St
Boston, MA 02108

T- K. writes: I live in California.  Dunkin' Donuts are not common.  Whilst visting New England, I see them everywhere.  Sort of like Starbucks on the west coast.  It seems as though east-coasters get their coffee fix at DD like we west-coasters do with Starfucks,…

Nick's Roast Beef

139 Dodge St
Beverly, MA 01915

Niko N. writes: Simply WOW...

I grew up just a few miles away, and while I'd heard the legends of Nick's my entire life, I finally visited for the first time a few weeks ago during my most recent visit home.  WOW!  

Given that most of my readers are from the West…

Blu
Neighborhood: Chinatown

4 Avery St
Boston, MA 02108

Erica S. writes: I came here for a business lunch, and I must say it was a pleasant surprise. Granted, I wasn't paying, but the lunch prices were actually very surprisingly reasonable, with salads and sandwiches ranging from $10-25.

The physical space is fabulous.…

Dok Bua Thai Kitchen

411 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02446

Atrebor B. writes: Awesome Thai food (for Boston) at affordable prices; what more could you possibly ask for?  I went here for lunch today and had the red curry with pork and Tom Yum soup with veggie spring rolls for $6.50. Everything was piping hot and fresh with the…

Motley
Neighborhood: South End

623 Tremont St
Ste A
Boston, MA 02118

Alex R. writes: I really want to hate this place, because it sells crap you don't need and $60 long-sleeved t-shirts. People that buy long-sleeved t-shirts for $60 are douchebags.  But the thing is that their crap you don't need is kinda cool, like those Viewmaster…

Cross

Zero Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02238

Caroline A. writes: Great little shop in the middle of Harvard Square for fun pens (yes, this is the maker of Cross pens), notebooks, stationary and travel accessories (passport holders, travel books, bags, maps, etc).  I've been in this store many times and agree with…

Blue Ribbon BBQ

1375 Washington St
West Newton, MA 02465

Jennifer S. writes: My Blue Ribbon BBQ Story:

It was a dark and stormy night...ok, it wasn't stormy, but it was dark and late, 10 minutes after Blue Ribbon BBQ had closed.  My BF and I were craving some of that delicious BBQ and since a few people were still sitting at…

Boston Shawarma

315 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02228

Jake M. writes: There's a certain pretender, whom we've previously called out, who is the self-proclaimed Shawarma King. This, we know, is false, and he's a disreputable pretender whose head is likely to fall shortly at the Place de la Revolution, or whatever we are…

Adriano Goldschmied Jeans
Neighborhood: Back Bay

201 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

Ali E. writes: I have long worshiped the ground under Adriano Goldschmied - AG jeans fit perfectly and make my butt look fantastic (a feat of unspeakable proportion). You really can't put a price on a fabulous pair of ass jeans. It's kind of unfortunate that in…

Dairy Fresh Candies
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

57 Salem St
Boston, MA 02113

Angelina C. writes: I am writing this review in hope that someone will search by keyword:
Dairy Fresh Candies has homemade "salt licorice" at bulk prices. You no longer need to pay $6 for a little bag at Cardullo's to appease your sick, sick fetish.
They also have most of…

Troquet

140 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116

Billie M. writes: My dearest darling Troquet.  J'aime votre beurre presque autant que j'aime votre vin.

You make wining and dining easy.  Your small, yet ridiculously decadent, menu can only be the work of a deity.  Your short ribs melt on my tongue, the oysters sing…