Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Osushi
455 Stuart StGood, inexpensive sushi that is close by!
L'Aroma Cafe
85 Newbury StCute coffee place right on Newbury street with good espresso.
If you feel like really splurging this is the place to do it. Great food in a relaxed setting. Make reservations and bring your credit card.
26 habitants recommandent
O Ya
9 East StIf you feel like really splurging this is the place to do it. Great food in a relaxed setting. Make reservations and bring your credit card.
Mistral
223 Columbus AveGreat brunch! Elegant without being stuffy.
Cafe Jaffa
48 Gloucester StFunky little restaurant with decent Israeli food at a good price.
Very hip, almost theatrical, place with big portions of Pan-Asian food.
18 habitants recommandent
Red Lantern Restaurant & Lounge
39 Stanhope StVery hip, almost theatrical, place with big portions of Pan-Asian food.
Flour Bakery
1595 Washington StGreat sandwiches.
Toscano
47 Charles StElegant Italian in Beacon Hill, and the food is good, too.
wagamama
800 Boylston StFamily friendly Asian food right in the Pru.
Good French food on Newbury Street at a decent price -- sit out on the patio if you can.
22 habitants recommandent
La Voile
261 Newbury StGood French food on Newbury Street at a decent price -- sit out on the patio if you can.
French place for when you'd like a nice dinner. They have a great deal for brunch on Saturdays, by the way!
39 habitants recommandent
Aquitaine
569 Tremont StFrench place for when you'd like a nice dinner. They have a great deal for brunch on Saturdays, by the way!
I know that it's kind of a haul, but if you like REAL Italian pizza, this is the place to go. They import flour from Italy! Their pastas are also great.
22 habitants recommandent
Gran Gusto
90 Sherman StI know that it's kind of a haul, but if you like REAL Italian pizza, this is the place to go. They import flour from Italy! Their pastas are also great.
Yum. Yum. Yum. Wonderful Middle Eastern-inspired upscale food. This place is warm and inviting. It is a bit of a splurge, but worth it!!
130 habitants recommandent
Oleana
134 Hampshire StYum. Yum. Yum. Wonderful Middle Eastern-inspired upscale food. This place is warm and inviting. It is a bit of a splurge, but worth it!!
A high end, fine dining experience. Because sometimes you need it.
23 habitants recommandent
L'Espalier
774 Boylston StA high end, fine dining experience. Because sometimes you need it.
Everything Else
Beautiful reflecting pool in the spring and summer months. They also have something called a "mapparium", a stained glass globe you can walk into -- maybe I'm a geek, but it's pretty cool.
34 habitants recommandent
The Christian Science Plaza
Huntington AvenueBeautiful reflecting pool in the spring and summer months. They also have something called a "mapparium", a stained glass globe you can walk into -- maybe I'm a geek, but it's pretty cool.
CVS
624 Massachusetts AveBecause everyone needs a pharmacy from time-to-time!
Massage Envy
211 Berkeley StThe place to go if you need a cheap but decent massage.
Lovely and relaxing spa on Newbury Street. Has steam room and all of the amenities and is slightly cheaper than other high-end spas in town.
Bella Santé Day Spa Med Spa
38 Newbury StLovely and relaxing spa on Newbury Street. Has steam room and all of the amenities and is slightly cheaper than other high-end spas in town.
If you want a manicure or pedicure without a helping of fungus, this is your place. They sterilize everything and take online reservations.
MiniLuxe Back Bay at 296 Newbury Street
296 Newbury StIf you want a manicure or pedicure without a helping of fungus, this is your place. They sterilize everything and take online reservations.
Sightseeing
Great museum with a lovely cafe in the atrium. You could spend quite a few hours here.
1042 habitants recommandent
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Boston
465 Huntington AveGreat museum with a lovely cafe in the atrium. You could spend quite a few hours here.
See magnificent John Singer Sargent murals without paying a dime! They also usually have some nice exhibitions. Get a coffee from the cafe and sit out in the gorgeous courtyard.
288 habitants recommandent
Bibliothèque publique de Boston
700 Boylston StSee magnificent John Singer Sargent murals without paying a dime! They also usually have some nice exhibitions. Get a coffee from the cafe and sit out in the gorgeous courtyard.
Entertainment & Activities
Musée des Sciences
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayGreat for the kids and adults, too!