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Beacon Hill

75 CHESTNUT
Location: Beacon Hill
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-227-2175
   
75 Chestnut St., 617-227-2175. This elegant restaurant offers regional American cuisine with a European flair in an intimate and captivating setting, offerings a diverse menu of culinary specialties in a romantic atmosphere. D, LS, C, SB, VP.



ANTONIO’S
Location: Beacon Hill
Cuisine: Italian
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-367-3310
   
288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310. One of Boston’s finest Italian restaurants (across from Mass. General Hospital on historic Beacon Hill). Traditional Italian food with nightly specials and comple­menting wine list. Specials include homemade fusilli, shrimp margarita and chicken/sausage vinegar peppers and potatoes. L, D Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10:30 p.m.



BEACON HILL BISTRO
Location: Beacon Hill
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-723-1133
   
25 Charles St., 617-723-1133. Simple yet elegant tastes abound in this quaint hotel restaurant, where Chef Jason Bond fills his delicious menu with options like steak frites, fresh herb pasta lasagna and walnut tart with housemade ice cream. B, L, D, C, Sat and SB.



BIN 26 ENOTECA
Location: Beacon Hill
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-723-5939
   
26 Charles St., 617-723-5939. Inspired by Italian restaurants known for pairing delicious foods with flavorful wines, this upscale neighborhood eatery serves delicious Mediterranean fare made with fresh ingredients either imported from Italy or delivered from local farms. Signature dishes include ethereal cocoa tagliatelle with porcini and beef carpaccio with aged parmesan and arugala. Mon–Thu noon–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun 5:30–10 p.m.



CHEERS
Location: Beacon Hill
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-227-9605
   
84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605; Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-227-0150. Both the original Beacon Hill pub and its spinoff offer a tasty selection of traditional fare and an abundant beverage selection, including their award-winning Bloody Mary and a variety of draft beers. Live entertainment Thu–Sat nights, and officially licensed Cheers merchandise sold on site. L, D, C, LS.



CLINK
Location: Beacon Hill
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-224-4004
   
The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St., 617-224-4004. Serving a menu that artfully marries European culinary tradition with contemporary American innovation, Clink features a dining room with vestiges of original jail cells and an open kitchen, while gold leather seats, butcher block tables and granite accents add to the contemporary style. Clink’s lobby bar draws urban dwellers and hotel guests to an energetic and social nightlife scene in the heart of Boston. B 6:30–11 a.m.; L 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D 5–11 p.m. C.



GROTTO
Location: Beacon Hill
Cuisine: Italian
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-227-3434
   
Hidden away in an intimate location below ground, Grotto is truly a treasure for those lucky enough to stumble upon it. Its walls are covered with old bricks and dreamy paintings that allow for a most unique dining experience. Favorites from their small but decadent Italian-influenced menu include the house prepared ricotta with sausage, peas and pancetta, or the apple stuffed duck breast with prosciutto, truffles, and parmesan.



HUNGRY I
Location: Beacon Hill
Cuisine: French/French-American
Entertainment: no
Profile: yes - read profile
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-227-3524
   
711/2 Charles St., 617-227-3524. In a two-story townhouse with three working fireplaces and an outdoor patio, Chef Peter Ballarin delights patrons with French country cuisine and creative desserts. Signature dishes include venison au poivre and braised rabbit a la moutard. L Thu and Fri only, noon–2 p.m.; D 5:30–9:30 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Private dining rooms available. C and light fare 5–7:30 p.m. www.hungryiboston.com.



LALA ROKH
Location: Beacon Hill
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: yes - read profile
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-720-5511
   
97 Mt. Vernon St., 617-720-5511. Named for a legendary Persian princess, this elegant restaurant is owned by siblings Babak and Azita Bina. Using their mother’s recipes, they’ve created a unique dining experience in the only restaurant of its kind in New England. L Mon–Fri noon–3 p.m.; D nightly 5:30–10 p.m. Reservations recommended. C, VP. www.lalarokh.com.



MA SOBA
Location: Beacon Hill
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-973-6680
   
156 Cambridge St., 617-973-6680. Rated #1 for Best Sushi by Citysearch, this sleek eatery offers a variety of Asian cuisine, from Chinese and Thai to Korean and Japanese, as well as an extensive wine list. L & D Mon–Wed 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Thu & Fri ’til 11 p.m.; D Sat 4–11 p.m., Sun ’til 10:30 p.m. C.




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DINING CODES
B = Breakfast SB = Sunday Brunch
L = Luncheon C = Cocktails
D = Dinner LS = Late Supper
BR = Brunch VP = Valet Parking

Many restaurants offer a wide range of entrees and prices, therefore the classifications are only approximations. Restaurants listed accept major credit cards unless otherwise specified.

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