Tapas y tapas y tapas and other Boston, MA Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: Tapeo

It's a Tapas place. It's not the most authentic Spanish place in the Boston area and the drinks are overpriced. But it's conveniently located on Newbury street and the bar's fun.


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Theme: Other
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Address: Newbury Street
Directions: Back Bay

Restaurant Name: Spire Restaurant at Hotel Nine Zero

My friends had their wedding reception at this restaurant. So, although I didn't have the opportunity to order off a menu, I can attest that the food's simply delicious. It's also beautifully decorated in a Modern style which carries over to the ultra modern looking bar.

Favorite Dish: I had only one of the twin filets I was served and it was so good that while I turned away to have a conversation with the person next to me, I had the feeling I was being watched. It ws then that I turned around and realized that just about every guy at my table was eyeing the extra one, drooling.

I let 'em suffer a bit and pretended that I didn't notice then finally said "Would someone like to..." Didn't get a chance to finish that sentence and had to move my arms to my side quickly to avoid being stabbed by the barrage of forks coming my way!

Oh...and the Green Apple Martinis are dangerously delicious. They're not made out of Apple pucker and they're garnished with mini green apples which must be soaked in pure vodka. They can make you fuzzy and forgetful....!

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: most expensive

Phone: 617 772 0202
Address: 90 Tremont Street
Directions: In the Hotel Nine Zero and right by the Park St. T stop.
Website: http://www.spirerestaurant.com/

Restaurant Name: Bangok Blue

Doncha just love Thai food? There are several good ones in Back Bay - this just happens to be the only one I have a picture of. In addition to it, there's also Thai Basil, Chili Duck and Thai Dish. All yummy, all reasonably priced.

Favorite Dish: Drunken Noodles. Could be that they're hot 'n spicy or could it be the name...

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Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific Rim
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 617 266 1010
Address: 651 Boylston Street
Directions: Across from the Public Library

Restaurant Name: El Sol Azteca

Just love this place. It's another of my favorite places to succumb to a food coma in. It's very authentically Mexican and everything's delicious.

Favorite Dish: Fried Tacos, Nachos and Sangria. Yum....

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Theme: Mexican
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: 914 Beacon Street
Directions: Near Fenway, Kenmore and Brookline

Restaurant Name: Kinsale

It's large, the food is good, you can always get a table right away and you can sit out and people watch!

Favorite Dish: Maine Crabcake Salad. Very good.

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Theme: Pub/Brewery
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: Across Government Center

Restaurant Name: Pho Republic

I love Pho Republic! It's funky, got fun cocktails and the food's awesome! Truly, everything I've tried there is delicous. I guess the best way to describe the cuisine is Asian Fusian. The bar's fun too! Went there for my birthday!

Favorite Dish: Hands down, the ribs! And I just loved the Coconut Martini. Yum....!

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Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific Rim
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Address: 1415 Washington Street

Restaurant Name: Tantric

Went looking for the Pho Pasteur that used to be in this location for some light fare. Found that it was gone and Tantric in it's place. So we had some Indian beer and appetizers instead. Everything was delicious! Would love to have dinner there some time!


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Theme: Indian
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: (617) 367-8742
Address: 123 Stuart St
Directions: It's in the Transportation Building in the Theater District.
Website: http://www.tantricgrill.com/?

Restaurant Name: La Dolce Vita

I owed my friend dinner for helping me move my mom into a new apartment recently. On a whim we decided to take advantage of a beautiful November Sunday and go to The North End. So, instead of dinner, he got a big Italian lunch. It was fun and tasty and I really enjoyed this restaurant's atmosphere. It has large front windows which let in a lot of sunshine and is decorated with bold and colorful paintings. The waiter was really friendly and made us feel at home right away!

Favorite Dish: We split an Antipasto and then I had a seafood special which was a shelled lobster, shrimp and scallops in a pesto-like sauce over pasta. It was goooood.

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Theme: Italian
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$41 and up  » Currency Converter
Phone: (617) 720-0422
Address: 221 Hanover Street
Directions: The North End
Website: http://www.dolcevitaristorante.com/

Restaurant Name: Piattini

Okay, I stole their tagline. But it really describes the restaurant. We had a huge birthday dinner here. (Seriously, the table looked like the one out of The Last Supper!) And I think it was a great place for something like this. Their speciality is small, sampler type dishes. You know, like Tapas. That's a great thing to have at an extremely large party because it always take so long for everyone to arrive, sit, order... blah, blah, blah... Everyone can sit, sip wine or cocktails and try all the different food that comes along without getting too full.

It's also a Wine Bar. So those of you Wine people out there (And you know who you are!) should be impressed with it's selections.

Favorite Dish: The actual dinner was amazing too. I had a rack of pork that was grilled to perfrection and served in an absolutely delicious sauce. It was accompanied by Canneloni and some greens.

For dessert I had a Gelatto sampler. It had a small scoop of Orange, Mango and Coconut. Seems like everyone who ordered this had their own personal favorite that they raved about. For me it was he Coconut, served with a chocolate covered Biscotti. Yum...

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Theme: Italian
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 617.423.2021
Address: 162 Columbus Ave
Directions: Close to "The Castle". They also have a Newbury street restaurant.
Website: http://www.piattini.com

Restaurant Name: Stephanie's on Newbury

My fellow VT-er Barbie2138 and I had brunch here recently. I have to admit that after having been completely horrified at the portion sizes of the breakfast items I saw around me, I was frightened and had a sandwich!

So now you know, if you're hungry for a breakfast that would feed an entire family, go to Stephanies!

Favorite Dish: I had grilled veggie sandwich that was very tasty and was served with a salad that was a tad bit drowned in salad dressing but still good. Barbie got a really tasty looking Ruben and when, approached by a manager inquiring about our meal, she wondered why it hadn't been served with a pickle. He cheerfully went right in and got her one!

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Theme: American
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 617-236-0990
Address: 190 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
Website: http://www.stephaniesonnewbury.com/