Mr. Dooley's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

1. Mr. Dooley's

8.2
77 Broad St (at Custom House St), Boston, MA
Pub · Financial District · 61 tips and reviews

Eric G.Eric Glazer: Authentic and good food but don't come here if you r in a hurry.

MeganMegan: Amazing authentic Irish bar with the best live music I've ever heard. This place is the real deal.

Kaely G.Kaely G: Authentic and delicious Irish breakfast Sat and Sun 9-4! Also Irish music every night. Great atmosphere and people.

Kava Neo-Taverna is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

2. Kava Neo-Taverna

8.8
315 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA
Greek Restaurant · South End · 18 tips and reviews

The Taste SheriffThe Taste Sheriff: In-cre-di-ble! The food is 10/10 and as authentic as it gets. Get the lamb meatballs, sausage, lahano dolmades, and imam. Kudos to the owners and staff.

David C.David Carr: Authentic Greek cuisine - delicious!

Sofia P.Sofia Papastamelos: One of the few authentic Greek places in Boston proper. I love their zucchini fritters and lamb chops!

Taquería Jalisco is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

3. Taquería Jalisco

8.9
293 Bennington St, Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Harbor View - Orient Heights · 17 tips and reviews

Jorge M.Jorge Mejia: Hard to get o as any other place in east Boston. Definitely the best and authentic Mexican food in town

Josie K.Josie Kramer: Owned and operated by mexis...the salsas are the most authentic you can taste the difference

Jeannette L.Jeannette L.: Excite your taste buds and eat some flavorful, authentic Mexican food in Eastie. So good!

Santarpio's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

4. Santarpio's Pizza

8.8
111 Chelsea St (at Porter St), Boston, MA
Pizzeria · Jeffries Point · 104 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: Established in 1903, Santarpio's is probably East Boston's most famous restaurant. With delicious traditional pizza and a friendly, family-feeling atmosphere, you really can't go wrong. Read more.

Sebastian H.Sebastian Huber: Phenomenal! Authentic pizza and amazing sauce and the sausage and lamb were great appetizers!

Carlitos C.Carlitos Chávez: An authentic Italian-owned restaurant in Beantown! The Italian cheese, sausage & mushroom pizza it's an absolute delight! Drink a cold Labatt Blue!

Limoncello is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

5. Limoncello

8.5
190 North St (btwn Richmond St & N Square), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 33 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Madaio: Very authentic Italian atmosphere, great shrimp scampi dish.

Michele B.Michele Bowser: Authentic, and very delicious, Italian food. Homemade Limoncello is good but strong.

Chris K.Chris Konecny: I had much higher expectations for this place. There is better more authentic food in the area. I will say the grilled octopus was excellent though

Caffe Vittoria is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

6. Caffe Vittoria

8.3
296 Hanover St (btwn Parmenterr & Prince), Boston, MA
Café · North End · 142 tips and reviews

The Next Great Generation (Boston)The Next Great Generation (Boston): This cute, authentic coffee shop is a slice of vintage and a taste of Italy without the pricey plane ticket. Read more.

Kathryn C.Kathryn Cartini: Try the Cappuccino - #Authentic #Gelato #Cappuccino in the North End of Boston, MA

Patricia A.Patricia Aro: Best cappuccino in Boston! Authentic Italian 👌

Regina Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

7. Regina Pizzeria

9.0
11 1/2 Thacher St (at N Margin St.), Boston, MA
Pizzeria · North End · 178 tips and reviews

Sudharshan I.Sudharshan Iyengar: Awesome, authentic -just pizza- place. Dont even expect any breads. But the pizza is the best!!

Sarah R.Sarah Rebecca: Possibly the best pizza I've ever had. Had the Giambotta, and it was absolutely amazing. Yeah, the service wasn't incredible, but it was in that "authentic pizzeria" kind of way.

Cyn S.Cyn Stoltz: It's authentic. Been coming here for 50 years! !!!

El Centro is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

8. El Centro

8.2
472 Shawmut Ave (at W Concord), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · South End · 44 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Order creations like the pineapple pork loin tacos at El Centro, a colorful joint that brings some much-needed authentic Mexican to a city sick of bland burritos, looking for a cure. Read more.

Boston.comBoston.com: After a string of Mexican eateries opened last spring, the South End welcomed what is perhaps the most authentic: El Centro from Sonoran-born owner Allan Rodriguez. Read more.

BU TodayBU Today: Some favorites from our review: the carne asada taco, the shrimp ceviche, and the chimichanga with chicken. El Centro is pricey for a student on a budget, but dishes out authentic Mexican cuisine. Read more.

Wally's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

9. Wally's Cafe

9.0
427 Massachusetts Ave (at Columbus Ave), Boston, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Roxbury · 50 tips and reviews

Colonnade B.Colonnade Boston Hotel: Incredible place to find authentic Jazz music performed by some talented local students. Find your parking before you head to Wally's. Do not try to find a spot outside or let them "hold a spot for u"

Pankaj R.Pankaj Rupani: Authentic Jazz music from talented newbies from Berkley. Get here early to get a seat, the place gets packed early.

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: Best place to see live jazz/blues in Boston. Authentic and historic.

Petit Robert Bistro is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

10. Petit Robert Bistro

8.9
480 Columbus Ave (at W Newton St.), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · South End · 36 tips and reviews

Elizabeth W.Elizabeth Wallace: saw governor Patrick there no later than last week. an old favorite of mine (and I know what authentic French means)

Gina B.Gina Buckner: Risotto with scallops, Creme Brûlée, everything is good. Authentic French Food. LOVE.

Veronica C.Veronica C.: The malbec, sangria and brunch amazing! Love this place.

Lone Star Taco Bar is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

11. Lone Star Taco Bar

8.6
477 Cambridge St (btwn Brighton Ave. & Hano St.), Allston, MA
Taco Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: Some favorites from our review: Mexican street corn & carnitas pork tacos. Lone Star's extensive beer, mezcal & tequila menu make a great pairing with their authentic, house-made Mexican street food. Read more.

TV Food MapsTV Food Maps: Check out Lone Star Taco Bar as it was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives for authentic tex-mex food in beantown Read more.

Emily B.Emily Baer: The beef barboaca taco is amazing. As are the bloody Mary's (seriously the best in boston) but the staff is too standoffish and seemingly judgmental of the diners

Shabu Zen is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

12. Shabu Zen

8.4
16 Tyler St (btwn Beach St. & Kneeland St.), Boston, MA
Asian Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 69 tips and reviews

Eugene K.Eugene Kim: If you're looking for delicious, authentic hot pot, go to Chinatown. Try the Takoyaki appetizer and a side of mushrooms and fish paste. My favorite trick - ask for a raw egg to cook in the broth.

Stephen W.Stephen Wang: Authentic Taiwanese Shabu shabu

Kelly B.Kelly Burke: The tomato broth is amazing! 🍅

Angela's Café is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

13. Angela's Café

8.4
131 Lexington St (at Brooks St.), East Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Lauro B.Lauro Bolado: Best Chilaquiles in Boston!!! Want authentic mexican food??? You have to come here!!! Service is really good as well.

Jordan R.Jordan Rivera: Great authentic Mexican food! Definitely try the Sampler Platter to see what's best!

Deborah S.Deborah Sutliff: The guacamole was amazing and it didn't stop there. The chilaquiles (I got them with veggies) were so fresh and light! I'll definitely be back.

El Pelon Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

14. El Pelon Taqueria

8.4
92 Peterborough St (at Kilmarnock St.), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 122 tips and reviews

Cody K.Cody Karlin: The El Guapo burrito with fried plantains is the way to go if you appreciate authentic Mexican flavors. The sweetness of the plantains is a great new dimension.

Alex E.Alex Escobedo: El Guapo burrito is good, authentic mexican flavor.

Al S.Al S: Get the tacos de la casa Americanos for $5.50. (Two basic chicken tacos.) You will not regret it.

La Voile is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boston.

15. La Voile

8.3
261 Newbury St, Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Back Bay West · 32 tips and reviews

Christina M.Christina M: Amazing, disagree with some tips, atmosphere authentically French, service friendly, attentive and accommodating , handsome waiters, great salads and wine selection, don't hesitate to eat here!

Grier P.Grier Potter: Tasty and super authentic

Jessi B.Jessi Bruton: I had the daily special, the mushroom risotto, and it was the kind of thing dreams are made of. Difficult to understand the French staff's accents, but worth it!