Exploring East Boston (Eastie)
Food Scene & Experiences
Little tasty eateries around the neighborhood.
Generous portions of delicious, old world–style Italian dishes (notably homemade pastas) doled out by an attentive team make this affordable East Boston destination a consistent go-to; with reservations only taken for parties of six or more and lines out the door, but it’s worth the wait as long as you expect a cozy joint that’s all about the food and atmosphere – not the decor.
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Rino's Place
258 Saratoga StGenerous portions of delicious, old world–style Italian dishes (notably homemade pastas) doled out by an attentive team make this affordable East Boston destination a consistent go-to; with reservations only taken for parties of six or more and lines out the door, but it’s worth the wait as long as you expect a cozy joint that’s all about the food and atmosphere – not the decor.
Santarpio’s is a landmark that’s been in operation for over a hundred years, and it’s hands down the best pizza in Boston. Tip for first time diners: they only have pizza, grilled sausage, or grilled lamb. If you ask for a menu, you’re suspect. Also, there’s a back door that leads into the kitchen for those who want a pizza to-go.
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Santarpio's Pizza
111 Chelsea StSantarpio’s is a landmark that’s been in operation for over a hundred years, and it’s hands down the best pizza in Boston. Tip for first time diners: they only have pizza, grilled sausage, or grilled lamb. If you ask for a menu, you’re suspect. Also, there’s a back door that leads into the kitchen for those who want a pizza to-go.
If I’m in the mood for Mexican food, or more specifically Pueblan food, Angela’s Cafe is the spot. The sopa azteca and the pozole are both incredible. You truly can’t go wrong when ordering at Angela’s, but my best advice would be to stick with any their traditional Pueblan-style dishes.
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Angela's Cafe Eagle Hill
131 Lexington StIf I’m in the mood for Mexican food, or more specifically Pueblan food, Angela’s Cafe is the spot. The sopa azteca and the pozole are both incredible. You truly can’t go wrong when ordering at Angela’s, but my best advice would be to stick with any their traditional Pueblan-style dishes.
One of the most unique spots in all of Boston. It’s a great neighborhood pub with delicious meat pies, piri-piri chicken sandwich, and a Vietnamese chicken salad. It’s all super delicious, fresh, and cheap. There’s a solid local and Australian beer selection, and a covered patio on the harbor.
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KO Catering and Pies
256 Marginal StOne of the most unique spots in all of Boston. It’s a great neighborhood pub with delicious meat pies, piri-piri chicken sandwich, and a Vietnamese chicken salad. It’s all super delicious, fresh, and cheap. There’s a solid local and Australian beer selection, and a covered patio on the harbor.
Love to visit just for the views of the city skyline, the place is situated right on the water. Beautiful outdoor patio.
You can even take free ferry shuttle to its sister restaurant Pier 6 in Charlestown. Great experience!
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ReelHouse
6 New StLove to visit just for the views of the city skyline, the place is situated right on the water. Beautiful outdoor patio.
You can even take free ferry shuttle to its sister restaurant Pier 6 in Charlestown. Great experience!
I love this place especially when hungry, it is authentic Brazilian barbecue, the steak is perfect, their price is fair and buffet style, you can get a little bit of everything. The barbecue station make the meat fresh.
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Oliveira's Restaurant
297 Chelsea StI love this place especially when hungry, it is authentic Brazilian barbecue, the steak is perfect, their price is fair and buffet style, you can get a little bit of everything. The barbecue station make the meat fresh.
Little neighborhood Mexican spot. Perfect spot for some guacamole and tacos!
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Taquería Jalisco
291 Bennington StLittle neighborhood Mexican spot. Perfect spot for some guacamole and tacos!
Great food and great beer selection. There is also a fun roofdeck!
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Cunard Tavern
24 Orleans StGreat food and great beer selection. There is also a fun roofdeck!
Cider Brewery with free pours Thursday through Sunday. So much fun and really good cider!
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Downeast Cider House
256 Marginal StCider Brewery with free pours Thursday through Sunday. So much fun and really good cider!
Arts & Culture
Exploring the Artsy scene
Great place to go and see cool art exhibits and free water taxis to the Seaport location
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ICA Watershed
256 Marginal StGreat place to go and see cool art exhibits and free water taxis to the Seaport location
Transportation
Getting around
Super convenient stop and ONLY a 5 minute walk from the apartment.
1 stop to Logan Airport
2 stops to North End (4 min)
3 stops to Downtown (6 min)
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Airport station
Super convenient stop and ONLY a 5 minute walk from the apartment.
1 stop to Logan Airport
2 stops to North End (4 min)
3 stops to Downtown (6 min)
Outdoor Attractions
Piers Park is ideal for spending the day outdoors. You can walk the 600-foot promenade, exercise using the outdoor fitness machines, or embrace your inner child on the playground. Several decorative gazebos and spray fountains provide relief on hot summer days. The park has direct access to the waterfront and an amazing view of downtown Boston across the harbor. During warm weather months, a series of free concerts is held there.
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Piers Park
211-255 Marginal StPiers Park is ideal for spending the day outdoors. You can walk the 600-foot promenade, exercise using the outdoor fitness machines, or embrace your inner child on the playground. Several decorative gazebos and spray fountains provide relief on hot summer days. The park has direct access to the waterfront and an amazing view of downtown Boston across the harbor. During warm weather months, a series of free concerts is held there.
While you’re at Piers Park, take advantage of the nonprofit sailing center there, which offers lessons for novices, intermediate, and experienced sailors.
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Piers Park Sailing Center
95 Marginal StWhile you’re at Piers Park, take advantage of the nonprofit sailing center there, which offers lessons for novices, intermediate, and experienced sailors.
LoPresti Park, along the Maverick Square area waterfront, is another great outdoor recreation spot. Grab a basketball and head to one of the four-acre park’s two courts (you can play under the lights at night), put on your helmet and head over to the street hockey rink, or play a game of ping pong in the picnic grove. It’s also home to a state-of-the-art artificial turf soccer field, a children’s play lot, and a spray fountain. You can fish along the waterfront, a popular dusk activity here. For a more relaxing activity, stroll along the pier and enjoy the beautiful Boston skyline.
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Lo Presti Park
33 Sumner StLoPresti Park, along the Maverick Square area waterfront, is another great outdoor recreation spot. Grab a basketball and head to one of the four-acre park’s two courts (you can play under the lights at night), put on your helmet and head over to the street hockey rink, or play a game of ping pong in the picnic grove. It’s also home to a state-of-the-art artificial turf soccer field, a children’s play lot, and a spray fountain. You can fish along the waterfront, a popular dusk activity here. For a more relaxing activity, stroll along the pier and enjoy the beautiful Boston skyline.
A large salt marsh inside the city limits? Who knew? The reservation, open year-round from 9 am to dusk, preserves 152 acres of the 241-acre Belle Isle Marsh, the last remaining salt marsh in Boston. Its protected waters are a breeding ground for numerous fish and shellfish, as well as for native vegetation, and it offers a view of wildlife rarely seen in a metropolitan area. You can take a guided informational walk (well worth it) and scan the marsh, Logan Airport, and the nearby town of Winthrop from an observation tower.
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Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
1201 Saratoga StA large salt marsh inside the city limits? Who knew? The reservation, open year-round from 9 am to dusk, preserves 152 acres of the 241-acre Belle Isle Marsh, the last remaining salt marsh in Boston. Its protected waters are a breeding ground for numerous fish and shellfish, as well as for native vegetation, and it offers a view of wildlife rarely seen in a metropolitan area. You can take a guided informational walk (well worth it) and scan the marsh, Logan Airport, and the nearby town of Winthrop from an observation tower.
Just take the MBTA Blue Line to Orient Heights and spend the day at Constitution Beach. Among the park’s amenities are a bathhouse, tennis and handball courts, a baseball field, a picnic area, a concession stand, and a playground. It’s no wonder it’s one of the city’s most popular beaches.
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Constitution Beach
799 Bennington StJust take the MBTA Blue Line to Orient Heights and spend the day at Constitution Beach. Among the park’s amenities are a bathhouse, tennis and handball courts, a baseball field, a picnic area, a concession stand, and a playground. It’s no wonder it’s one of the city’s most popular beaches.