Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Santarpio's Pizza
111 Chelsea StWorld-famous, must-try pizza & grilled lamb kabobs!
Tucked away in the East Boston Harbor Shipyard, this little gem of a restaurant offers authentic Australian meat pies & Aussie-Asian fusion in the most interesting, fun location. In the summer months, expect a few rounds of cornhole to be going on in the parking lot, along with groups of friends gathering to have beers & socialize around the newly added heated/enclosed picnic table patio, which tripled their seating capacity (indoor seating is very minimal). ALWAYS chill vibes flowing here, with the bonus walk down Marginal Street offering great sunset views of the harbor/city skyline/Bunker Hill Monument. Be sure to check their website for hours. http://www.kocateringandpies.com
63 locals recommend
KO Catering and Pies
256 Marginal StTucked away in the East Boston Harbor Shipyard, this little gem of a restaurant offers authentic Australian meat pies & Aussie-Asian fusion in the most interesting, fun location. In the summer months, expect a few rounds of cornhole to be going on in the parking lot, along with groups of friends gathering to have beers & socialize around the newly added heated/enclosed picnic table patio, which tripled their seating capacity (indoor seating is very minimal). ALWAYS chill vibes flowing here, with the bonus walk down Marginal Street offering great sunset views of the harbor/city skyline/Bunker Hill Monument. Be sure to check their website for hours. http://www.kocateringandpies.com
Award-winning, authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart of East Boston's Eagle Hill neighborhood. There isn't a single disappointing item on the menu, but their chilaquiles, their fresh-made guacamole & all of their house-made moles are not to be missed. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so waiting for a table is not uncommon. Definitely worth the wait.
93 locals recommend
Angela's Cafe Eagle Hill
131 Lexington StAward-winning, authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart of East Boston's Eagle Hill neighborhood. There isn't a single disappointing item on the menu, but their chilaquiles, their fresh-made guacamole & all of their house-made moles are not to be missed. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so waiting for a table is not uncommon. Definitely worth the wait.
Nestled in an unassuming residential neighborhood, this is another little not-to-be-missed Eastie gem. The service is usually a little rough & on the salty-Bostonian end of the spectrum, but the food makes up for the lack of friendly service. Almost everything is made from scratch here, Old World Italy style. The housemade lobster ravioli is incredible, the rabbit sausage (when available) is drool-worthy. Cash only. There's often a wait for a table. Be sure to check the website for hours. http://www.rinosplace.com/
88 locals recommend
Rino's Place
258 Saratoga StNestled in an unassuming residential neighborhood, this is another little not-to-be-missed Eastie gem. The service is usually a little rough & on the salty-Bostonian end of the spectrum, but the food makes up for the lack of friendly service. Almost everything is made from scratch here, Old World Italy style. The housemade lobster ravioli is incredible, the rabbit sausage (when available) is drool-worthy. Cash only. There's often a wait for a table. Be sure to check the website for hours. http://www.rinosplace.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Eddie C's
34 Maverick SquareSuper local dive bar, within walking distance.
Ecco Boston
107 Porter StreetUpscale local martini bar.
They do it all here. Food, live music, coffee, trivia nights. An all-around good spot.
25 locals recommend
Maverick's
154 Maverick StThey do it all here. Food, live music, coffee, trivia nights. An all-around good spot.
Parks & Nature
Right across the street from my apartment & runs all the way to Constitution Beach in Orient Heights. Perfect, safe urban trail running.
8 locals recommend
East Boston Greenway
East Boston GreenwayRight across the street from my apartment & runs all the way to Constitution Beach in Orient Heights. Perfect, safe urban trail running.
They call it the Crown Jewel of East Boston for a reason. A waterfront park with incredible, panoramic views of Boston Harbor & the city skyline. Free live music, yoga & lots of other events happening here in the summer months.
62 locals recommend
Piers Park Sailing Center
95 Marginal StThey call it the Crown Jewel of East Boston for a reason. A waterfront park with incredible, panoramic views of Boston Harbor & the city skyline. Free live music, yoga & lots of other events happening here in the summer months.
Sightseeing
Walk the Freedom Trail from here or go explore Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market-- it's all just one train stop away!
41 locals recommend
Downtown
Walk the Freedom Trail from here or go explore Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market-- it's all just one train stop away!
Arts & Culture
This beautiful, historic museum is a must-visit.
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/about/history_and_architecture
500 locals recommend
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayThis beautiful, historic museum is a must-visit.
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/about/history_and_architecture
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
25 Harbor Shore DrMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveBoston Tea Party Ships & Museum
306 Congress StEssentials
Shaw's
Getting Around
Boston's subway system (called the T) is a fantastic easy way to avoid driving the city's confusing & often traffic-clogged streets. Parking in Boston also requires a neighborhood-specific permit. Do yourself a huge favor & just take the T.
29 locals recommend
Maverick station
Boston's subway system (called the T) is a fantastic easy way to avoid driving the city's confusing & often traffic-clogged streets. Parking in Boston also requires a neighborhood-specific permit. Do yourself a huge favor & just take the T.
Hubway is the zipcar of bikes, allowing members to rent from different locations across the entire city. East Boston now has at least two Hubway stations; it's a fantastic way to avoid traffic & get to know Boston from a different perspective. Just be sure to wear your helmet & always follow local traffic laws!
7 locals recommend
Blue Bikes
Hubway is the zipcar of bikes, allowing members to rent from different locations across the entire city. East Boston now has at least two Hubway stations; it's a fantastic way to avoid traffic & get to know Boston from a different perspective. Just be sure to wear your helmet & always follow local traffic laws!