Suggestions for Authentic places near Boston

Colonnade B. • November 9, 2009Incredible 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"

ブルーノ • January 10, 2016If you ever been to Italy, then you know that most of dishes served here are not really "authentic", but this place is great for some affordable comfort food, good wine and friendly service

Angelos N. • January 30, 2012Very european. Good quality coffee, tea and if you are into authentic hot chocolate, this is the place for you

Chris K. • July 19, 2017I 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

Jumanah Y. • June 8, 2016Boston cream pie is amazingly delicious. Good latte. Great place, authentic and unique. Wifi is not working

Dana V. • October 18, 2012By far the best lobster ravioli I've ever had! Also, the meat sauce (paccheri al ragu) is phenomenal!!! If you want authentic outstanding Italian cuisine, I can't recommend this place enough.

Kelly R. • August 23, 2013If you are looking for an authentic Italian experience, this is the place! An older gentleman came out later in the evening with an accordion and got the whole place singing. The food was great.

Jorge M. • March 11, 2011Hard to get o as any other place in east Boston. Definitely the best and authentic Mexican food in town

Mike M. • September 6, 2020Nice place. Very authentic. Relatively inexpensive. Try Sukiyaki udon: a huge bowl of udon noodles with thin sliced beef, tofu and mushrooms in a sweet-sour broth. Awesome, especially in cold weather

amanda m. • May 27, 2014Great place. Authentic Italian. Gnocchi is great. Shrimp scampi is awesome too.

Timothy • February 17, 2017Everything is great. This is no Tex-Mex place, they serve authentic Mexican dishes here in a cozy, comfortable atmosphere.

Rachel • December 15, 2018Tbh I really don’t like donburi, but this authentic place actually changed my mind. Their donburi literally melts in your mouth... a bit pricy but definiteyl worth the taste. 👍🏼

Daniela P. • February 12, 2022These are the best and most authentic Tacos in Boston (and I’m Mexican and have tried almost all of them). If you miss Real Mexican food, this is the place to visit.

Fluying ✅. • November 1, 2017Lost in the time, the place is very authentic and cheap. Come early as when they are out of pizza, they close.

Sudharshan I. • March 3, 2014Awesome, authentic -just pizza- place. Dont even expect any breads. But the pizza is the best!!

Cecilio César T. • September 25, 2016A very authentic place. Good pizza. Don't forget to taste those (warning, spicy!) sausages.

Teresuka A. • November 18, 2018Great authentic Mexican food, I highly recommend this place.

Stephanie O. • September 2, 2012I felt lame getting pad thai at an authentic thai place, but it was excellent pad thai. Really peanut-y. Just the way I like it.

Sofia P. • March 8, 2020One of the few authentic Greek places in Boston proper. I love their zucchini fritters and lamb chops!

Xavier • September 16, 2016Very tasty authentic taiwan food. One of my best places in china town. (In pic. Taiwan noddles style, braised egg plant w/ basil & spicy schezuan beef)

Jason F. • August 13, 2012Whether you're looking for a good date spot or just a nice place to go out with friends for an authentic thai meal, Brown Sugar is a must for any food lover offering all the classic thai dishes.

Daniel T. • March 3, 2015Loud club. Tourists should find more authentic places to check out than this.

Mohit S. • November 10, 2018Don’t go to this place as they are not even close to authentic food. I order a chicken tikka, spices were raw and some pieces of chicken were raw too. Won’t recommend anyone to try this place.

Megan M. • November 8, 2018Great authentic Boston Irish pub in a great location. The menu for dinner is delicious and at night the crowds pile in for drinks! Great place especially for St. Patrick's Day.

Steve A. • January 6, 2013One of the two places in Boston where you can get authentic Vietnamese spring rolls (nem)

Tomasz B. • April 12, 2018One of my favorite places in Boston, the food is very authentic

BU Today • June 5, 2012A terrific place for authentic Chinese Dim Sum. Your waiter might not speak English, but pointing at what you want from their cart works just fine and doesn't detract from the succulence!

a • April 29, 2016My god, this was an amazing place. Authentic puertorrican food and gigantic servings. All is good but try Mofongo Relleno.

Megan • August 4, 2013Amazing authentic Irish bar with the best live music I've ever heard. This place is the real deal.

Vincent D. • September 1, 2015Lots of shops and authentic place, great for photography!