AVILA MODERN MEDITERRANEAN
Location: Theatre District
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-267-4810
   
One Charles Street South, 617-267-4810. Enjoy the flavors of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and Greece with a modern flair at this sister restaurant to Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse. The menu includes small plates of crispy squid, baked moussaka and chicken livers, appetizers of tuna tartare, onion soup and foie gras, as well as the finest quality all natural beef and fresh seafood entrees, with breads, desserts and ice creams made fresh daily. L, D, C.

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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.

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DANTE
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-497-4200
   
Royal Sonesta, 40 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge, 617-497-4200. Chef Dante de Magistris dishes out playful, rich fare with Italian, French and Spanish influences. The sophisticated eatery boasts a seasonal patio and gorgeous views of the Charles River and the Boston skyline. B Mon–Fri 6:30–10:30 a.m., Sat & Sun 7–11 a.m.; L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; D Mon–Thu 5:30–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sat & SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

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MAURIZIO’S
Location: North End
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-367-1123
   
364 Hanover St., 617-367-1123. Casual, intimate, understated—serving some of the best Mediterranean cuisine in Boston. Enjoy fresh fish from the grill, roasted rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic in a chianti sauce as well as chef/owner Maurizio’s favorite pasta dishes. D Sun-Thu 5-10 p.m., Fri-Sat ‘till 10:30. L Sat 12-3p.m., Sun 11a.m.-2:30 p.m.. Reservations accepted. www.mauriziosboston.com.

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METROPOLIS CAFE
Location: South End
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-247-2931
   
Metropolis Cafe is a perfect place for a Mediterranean brunch in the heart of the South End, offering exquisite huevos rancheros and a choice of three mimosas. Or for a casual and just as tasty dinner, try the gnocchi with duck confit or the rigatoni with crumbled fennel sausage.

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OLIVES
Location: Charlestown
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-242-1999
   
10 City Square, Charlestown, 617-242-1999. Celebrity chef Todd English got his start with this local eatery, and the Charlestown flagship restaurant is still the unparalleled king of his endeavors. Sample English’s multi-layered, ingredient rich, pan-Mediterranean creations. D.

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RUSTIC KITCHEN
Location: Theatre District
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-423-5700
   
Park Square, 210 Stuart St., 617-423-5700. This lively and classic Italian-Mediterranean bistro combines a distinctive award-winning menu with a comfortable, inviting and attractive rustic atmosphere. All breads, pastas and desserts are prepared fresh daily on the premises. Pre-theatre menu, three private dining rooms, garden lounge and weekly cooking classes are available. L 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; D 4 p.m.–2 a.m.; SB 11 a.m.–4 p.m. C, LS, VP. www.rustickitchen.biz.

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SULTAN'S KITCHEN
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-570-9009
   
Feast on authentic Turkish cuisine including mounds of olives, ample beans and peas, shredded phylo dough and more. Introduce your taste buds to the flavors of the Mediterranean and discover the different ways to enhance your meal with everything from suzme yogurt to kasseri cheese.

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VLORA MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-638-9699
   
545 Boylston St., 617-638-9699. Located in Copley Square, Vlora embraces the Mediterranean adage of “eat better, live well.” Featuring authentic southern Italian, Greek and Albanian cuisine, the fresh ingredients are enhanced only with olive oil and fresh herbs, making Vlora’s signature dishes unmatched in the city. Open daily 10 a.m.–1 a.m. B, L, D, C, LS, Sat & SB, VP. www.vloraboston.com.

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