ADDIS RED SEA
Location: South End
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-426-8727
   
544 Tremont St., 617-426-8727. Boston's premier Ethiopian restaurant boasts authentic cuisine served on a "mesob," a bowl-shaped equivalent of a table. Scoop up your exotically-seasoned vegetarian, lamb, chicken and beef dishes with flatbread instead of cutlery in an environment where it's not only acceptable, but encouraged, to eat with your hands. D, C.

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ADDIS RED SEA
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-441-8727
   
1755 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-441-8727. Boston's premier Ethiopian restaurant boasts authentic cuisine served on a "mesob," a bowl-shaped equivalent of a table. Scoop up your exotically-seasoned vegetarian, lamb, chicken and beef dishes with flatbread instead of cutlery in an environment where it's not only acceptable, but encouraged, to eat with your hands. D, C.

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BAMBARA
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-868-4444
   
Hotel Marlowe, 25 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge, 617-868-4444. Bambara blends sophistication and comfort, with such menu items as grilled cheese and tomato soup alongside spice cured duck breast with a bonny doon rhone blend. Bambara’s cuisine celebrates New England’s bounty and its seasonal flavors, which can be enjoyed in concert with its fine wine selection. B, L, D, C.

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BOND
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-451-1900
   
Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451-1900. This swanky restaurant and lounge boasts a diverse cocktail and wine menu to accompany a wide range of exotic international cuisine, all served in a sophisticated, modern setting. L, D, C.

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CAFE POLONIA
Location: South Boston/Waterfront
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-269-0110
   
Enjoy traditional Eastern European cuisine in a cottage-style setting at Cafe Polonia, one of Boston's few outposts for true Polish cuisine. Whether you're an expert or a novice to the Old World flavors of Poland, you're sure to find something to tantalize your taste buds on their satisfying menu, including favorites like the stuffed cabbage and the cheese and potato pierogis.

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CASABLANCA
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-876-0999
   
Boasting a distinct Mediterranean flavor, this venerable subterranean dining location is a wonderful place for friends and family (or those enjoying a romantic evening) to enjoy a large variety of options from a bold and creative menu. Try the asparagus soup, or sample multiple items from the extensive tapas list. While you're there, check out renowned artist David Omar White's impressive mural depicting the classic Humphrey Bogart/Ingrid Bergman film that inspired the restaurant's name.

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CHEZ HENRI
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-354-8980
   
Serving a delectable fusion of French and Cuban cuisine, Chez Henri offers satisfying alternatives outside the dining norm. Try the Cuban sandwich—a heaping blend of pork and melted cheese with plantain chips on the side—at the bar, or sample entrees like paella valencia and roast duck, complimented by one of Chez Henri's tasty and imaginative cocktails.

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CITYPLACE
Location: Theatre District
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25

On Stuart Street between Tremont and S. Charles streets in the State Transportation Building (see center map, H9). A host of restaurants and fast casual choices from P.F. Chang’s to Starbucks, from burgers and specialty pizzas to handcrafted beers, ice cream and more. It’s all at CityPlace, a Theatre District destination for a quick bite, a sit-down lunch or a lingering dinner on one of its restaurants’ seasonal patios. B, L, D, C. $–

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CUCHI CUCHI
Location: Allston/Brighton
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-864-2929
   
With their decadent Old Hollywood decor and waitresses running around in 1920s garb, you may have trouble focusing on the actual menu itself. But rest assured, the eclectic selection of international cuisine will have you coming back for more. Enjoy everything from Asian salads to Algerian cheese puffs to a much-renowned cocktail selection at this funky, retro eatery.

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EVOO
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-661-3866
   
Lauded for its eclecticism and delicious cuisine by the Zagat Guide, Evoo lives up to its reputation with unique, imaginative takes on modern regional and international cuisine. Creations like the braised veal croquette and the grilled herb and garlic marinated mahi mahi burst with unexpected, mouth-watering flavor, and seasonal menu changes always ensure the freshest ingredients go into every dish EVOO serves.

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