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Improper's Best of Boston
Craigie on Main is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

1. Craigie on Main

853 Main St (Bishop Allen), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · 144 tips and reviews
Bagel Rising is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

2. Bagel Rising

1243 Commonwealth Ave (at Harvard Ave), Allston, MA
Bagel Shop · 65 tips and reviews
Museum of Fine Arts is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

3. Museum of Fine Arts

9.4
465 Huntington Ave (at Museum Rd), Boston, MA
Art Museum · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 304 tips and reviews
Flour Bakery & Cafe is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

4. Flour Bakery & Cafe

9.0
1595 Washington St (at Rutland St), Boston, MA
Bakery · South End · 143 tips and reviews
Abe & Louie's is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

5. Abe & Louie's

8.9
793 Boylston St (at Fairfield St), Boston, MA
Steakhouse · Prudential - St. Botolph · 137 tips and reviews
Sweet Cheeks Q is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

6. Sweet Cheeks Q

8.8
1381 Boylston St (btwn Kilmarnock St. & Park Dr.), Boston, MA
BBQ Joint · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 198 tips and reviews
Gaslight Brasserie is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

7. Gaslight Brasserie

560 Harrison Ave (at Waltham St.), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · South End · 150 tips and reviews
Clear Flour Bread is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

8. Clear Flour Bread

9.0
178 Thorndike St (at Commonwealth Ave), Boston, MA
Bakery · 60 tips and reviews
Uncommon Grounds is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

9. Uncommon Grounds

8.6
575 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA
Breakfast Spot · East Watertown · 48 tips and reviews
Mistral is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

10. Mistral

8.8
223 Columbus Ave (btwn Berkeley & Clarendon St.), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 88 tips and reviews
Anna's Taqueria is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

11. Anna's Taqueria

7.9
242 Cambridge St (at Garden St), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 51 tips and reviews
Render Coffee is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

12. Render Coffee

8.8
563 Columbus Ave (at Massachusetts Ave.), Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · South End · 129 tips and reviews
Georgetown Cupcake is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

13. Georgetown Cupcake

83 Newbury St (btwn Berkeley & Clarendon), Boston, MA
Cupcake Shop · Back Bay East · 113 tips and reviews
The Best Little Restaurant is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

14. The Best Little Restaurant

13A Hudson St (Beach Street), Boston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 13 tips and reviews
Bernard's is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

15. Bernard's

7.9
55 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA
Chinese Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Atlantic Fish Company is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

16. Atlantic Fish Company

8.8
761 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 191 tips and reviews
Clio is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

17. Clio

370 Commonwealth Ave (at Eliot Hotel), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Back Bay West · 34 tips and reviews
Rubin's Kosher Delicatessen is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

18. Rubin's Kosher Delicatessen

500 Harvard St, Brookline, MA
Deli · Coolidge Corner · 18 tips and reviews
Harvest is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

19. Harvest

44 Brattle St (at Story St), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 45 tips and reviews
South Street Diner is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

20. South Street Diner

8.0
178 Kneeland St (at South St.), Boston, MA
Diner · Downtown Boston · 110 tips and reviews
Beehive is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

21. Beehive

8.8
541 Tremont St (btwn Clarendon & Berkeley St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 256 tips and reviews
The Blue Nile is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

22. The Blue Nile

8.6
389 Centre St, Boston, MA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Hyde Square · 23 tips and reviews
Mei Mei Street Kitchen is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

23. Mei Mei Street Kitchen

Boston, MA
Food Truck · South Boston · 31 tips and reviews
Dumpling Cafe is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

24. Dumpling Cafe

7.7
695 Washington St (btwn Beach & Kneeland), Boston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 86 tips and reviews
Bistro du Midi is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

25. Bistro du Midi

8.9
272 Boylston St (btw Arlington & Hadassah), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 61 tips and reviews
Scampo is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

26. Scampo

8.1
215 Charles St, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · West End · 58 tips and reviews
Union Square Donuts is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

27. Union Square Donuts

8.6
20 Bow St, Somerville, MA
Donut Shop · Cambridge · 101 tips and reviews
Formaggio Kitchen is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

28. Formaggio Kitchen

9.1
244 Huron Ave (Appleton St), Cambridge, MA
Cheese Store · West Cambridge · 36 tips and reviews
Farm Grill and Rottiserie is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

29. Farm Grill and Rottiserie

8.4
40 Needham St, Newton, MA
Greek Restaurant · Newton Highlands · 18 tips and reviews
Taqueria El Amigo is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

30. Taqueria El Amigo

8.7
196 Willow St (at River St), Waltham, MA
Mexican Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
Mela is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

31. Mela

7.6
578 Tremont St (btwn Union Park & Upton St), Boston, MA
Indian Restaurant · South End · 41 tips and reviews
Rialto is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

32. Rialto

1 Bennett St (at Eliot St.), Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Harvard Square · 34 tips and reviews
O Ya is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

33. O Ya

8.5
9 East St (at East Pl), Boston, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 69 tips and reviews
BonChon Chicken is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

34. BonChon Chicken

8.5
123 Brighton Ave (btwn Harvard & Linden), Allston, MA
Fried Chicken Joint · 98 tips and reviews
James Hook & Company is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

35. James Hook & Company

9.0
440 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 91 tips and reviews
Oleana is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

36. Oleana

9.3
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 130 tips and reviews
The Painted Burro is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

37. The Painted Burro

8.6
219 Elm St (btwn Bowers & Russell), Somerville, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Davis Square · 135 tips and reviews
Asta is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

38. Asta

7.4
47 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · Back Bay West · 14 tips and reviews
Stephanie's On Newbury is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

39. Stephanie's On Newbury

7.4
190 Newbury St (at Exeter St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Back Bay East · 157 tips and reviews
Abby Lane is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

40. Abby Lane

7.3
255 Tremont St, Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 32 tips and reviews
OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

41. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

8.9
138 Saint James Ave (Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 74 tips and reviews
Regina Pizzeria is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

42. Regina Pizzeria

9.2
11 1/2 Thacher St (at N Margin St.), Boston, MA
Pizzeria · North End · 178 tips and reviews
L'Espalier is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

43. L'Espalier

774 Boylston St, Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 46 tips and reviews
Davio's is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

44. Davio's

8.4
75 Arlington St (at Stuart St), Boston, MA
Steakhouse · Back Bay East · 43 tips and reviews
Basho Japanese Brasserie is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

45. Basho Japanese Brasserie

6.8
1338 Boylston St (at Yawkey Way), Boston, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 71 tips and reviews
Sapporo Ramen is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

46. Sapporo Ramen

7.5
1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Porter Square · 74 tips and reviews
Forum Restaurant is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

47. Forum Restaurant

755 Boylston St (at Ring Rd.), Boston, MA
Cocktail Bar · Prudential - St. Botolph · 43 tips and reviews
B&G Oysters is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

48. B&G Oysters

8.5
550 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · South End · 126 tips and reviews
Giulia is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

49. Giulia

8.5
1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 45 tips and reviews
The Salty Pig is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

50. The Salty Pig

8.5
130 Dartmouth St (btwn Columbus & Stuart), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · South End · 117 tips and reviews
Sorellina is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

51. Sorellina

9.1
1 Huntington Ave (at Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 64 tips and reviews
MET Back Bay is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

52. MET Back Bay

7.0
279 Dartmouth St (at Newbury St.), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · Back Bay East · 123 tips and reviews
Island Creek Oyster Bar is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

53. Island Creek Oyster Bar

500 Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Kenmore · 304 tips and reviews
The Bristol Lounge is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

54. The Bristol Lounge

200 Boylston St (at Arlington St), Boston, MA
Lounge · Beacon Hill · 46 tips and reviews
Meritage Restaurant is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

55. Meritage Restaurant

70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA
Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 8 tips and reviews
Estelle's is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

56. Estelle's

782 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Southern Food Restaurant · Roxbury · 40 tips and reviews
Toro is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

57. Toro

9.0
1704 Washington Street (East Springfield St.), Boston, MA
Tapas Restaurant · South End · 246 tips and reviews
Grill 23 & Bar is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

58. Grill 23 & Bar

8.8
161 Berkeley St (at Stuart St.), Boston, MA
Steakhouse · Bay Village · 85 tips and reviews
Central Bottle Wine + Provisions is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

59. Central Bottle Wine + Provisions

196 Massachusetts Ave (Albany St), Cambridge, MA
Wine Store · 17 tips and reviews
Laffa is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

60. Laffa

31 Saint James St, Boston, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Back Bay East · 3 tips and reviews
UNI Sashimi Bar is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

61. UNI Sashimi Bar

8.0
370 Commonwealth Ave (at Massachusetts Ave), Boston, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Back Bay West · 54 tips and reviews
Thai North Restaurant is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

62. Thai North Restaurant

8.2
433 Faneuil St (at Oak Square), Brighton, MA
Thai Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Anh Hong is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

63. Anh Hong

7.8
291 Adams St (btw Christopher St & Lincoln St), Dorchester, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Puritan & Company is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

64. Puritan & Company

8.7
1166 Cambridge St (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews
Les Zygomates Wine Bar Bistro is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

65. Les Zygomates Wine Bar Bistro

129 South St (at Tufts St), Boston, MA
Wine Bar · Downtown Boston · 48 tips and reviews
Clerys is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

66. Clerys

6.3
113 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA
Bar · South End · 68 tips and reviews
Post 390 is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

67. Post 390

406 Stuart St (at Clarendon St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 77 tips and reviews
The Paramount is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

68. The Paramount

8.3
44 Charles St (btwn Chestnut & Mt. Vernon), Boston, MA
Breakfast Spot · Beacon Hill · 261 tips and reviews
The Regal Beagle is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

69. The Regal Beagle

308 Harvard St (at Babcock St.), Brookline, MA
New American Restaurant · Coolidge Corner · 72 tips and reviews
Rendezvous in Central Square is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

70. Rendezvous in Central Square

502 Massachusetts Ave (Brookline St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews
Russell House Tavern is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

71. Russell House Tavern

8.7
14 JFK St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 272 tips and reviews
Area Four is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

72. Area Four

8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews
Temple Bar is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

73. Temple Bar

8.1
1688 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 49 tips and reviews
Navy Yard Bistro is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

74. Navy Yard Bistro

1 6th St, Charlestown, MA
Wine Bar · 19 tips and reviews
Ashmont Grill is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

75. Ashmont Grill

8.1
555 Talbot Ave (at Dorchester Ave), Dorchester, MA
American Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews
jm Curley is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

76. jm Curley

8.4
21 Temple Pl (btwn Tremont & Washington), Boston, MA
Gastropub · Downtown Boston · 175 tips and reviews
Rino's Place is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

77. Rino's Place

8.7
258 Saratoga St, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Central Maverick Square - Paris Street · 70 tips and reviews
Tres Gatos is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

78. Tres Gatos

8.5
470 Centre St (at Roseway St.), Boston, MA
Tapas Restaurant · Jamaica Plain · 48 tips and reviews
Sycamore is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

79. Sycamore

8.7
755 Beacon St, Newton, MA
American Restaurant · Newton Center · 28 tips and reviews
Ducali Pizzeria & Bar is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

80. Ducali Pizzeria & Bar

8.3
289 Causeway St (at Prince St.), Boston, MA
Pizzeria · North End · 36 tips and reviews
Highland Kitchen is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

81. Highland Kitchen

9.0
150 Highland Ave (at Central St.), Somerville, MA
New American Restaurant · 162 tips and reviews
Local 149 is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

82. Local 149

8.3
149 P St (at E 6th St.), South Boston, MA
American Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews
Shojo is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

83. Shojo

8.4
9 Tyler St (Kneeland St & Beach St), Boston, MA
Asian Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 88 tips and reviews
Tatte Bakery & Café is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

84. Tatte Bakery & Café

8.7
1003 Beacon St (btwn St Marys & Carlton St), Brookline, MA
Bakery · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 118 tips and reviews
Blue Dragon is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

85. Blue Dragon

324 A St (at Melcher St), Boston, MA
Asian Restaurant · 93 tips and reviews
Fornax Bread Company is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

86. Fornax Bread Company

9.0
27 Corinth St, Boston, MA
Bakery · Roslindale · 24 tips and reviews
The Hawthorne is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

87. The Hawthorne

500A Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore St.), Boston, MA
Cocktail Bar · Kenmore · 107 tips and reviews
Treats On Washington is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

88. Treats On Washington

7.8
379 Washington St, Boston, MA
Bakery · Brighton · 11 tips and reviews
Moody's Delicatessen & Provisions is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

89. Moody's Delicatessen & Provisions

468 Moody St (High Street), Waltham, MA
Gourmet Store · South Side · 20 tips and reviews
Trident Booksellers & Cafe is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

90. Trident Booksellers & Cafe

9.0
338 Newbury St (btwn Hereford St & Mass Ave), Boston, MA
Bookstore · Back Bay West · 310 tips and reviews
M.F. Dulock Pasture-Raised Meats is one of Improper's Best of Boston.

91. M.F. Dulock Pasture-Raised Meats

8.4
201A Highland Ave (at Lowell St), Somerville, MA
Butcher · 8 tips and reviews