Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Amherst

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ActonAlbanyAllstonAmeniaAmherstAmherst

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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1. Johnny's Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(1037)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Amherst

Booked 24 times today

Johnny’s Tavern in Amherst manages to provide a mixed ambiance of classy, laidback charm and décor. The dining room provides a nice atmosphere for a date night or a group of friends. Even a rather large group can sit comfortably in the expansive dining area. The bar features televisions where you can catch your favorite sporting events while dining on your food.The food at Johnny’s Tavern is delicious and always well-prepared. Meals are cooked to order to ensure that diners with various dining preferences can all come in and enjoy a meal. If you are looking for some recommendations, you should try the truffle fries, brussels sprouts, burgers or the house made gnocchi. Stop in at Johnny’s Tavern to see what other amazing food options are available on the menu.

2. Prima

4.7

Exceptional(872)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Charlestown

Booked 90 times today

Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.

3. Krasi

4.9

Exceptional(1887)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 62 times today

Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.

4. Grill 23 & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(8891)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Back Bay

Booked 151 times today

Brandt family beef, New England seafood, seasonal produce, decadent desserts, a world-class wine list, outstanding service and warm hospitality. A truly American experience. Boston’s top steak and seafood grill for more than 30 years. Consistently named Boston's Best Steakhouse by The Improper Bostonian Magazine and Boston Magazine. A 2000+ bottle wine list that encompasses wines from around the world and is the only Boston recipient of Wine Spectator’s Grand Award.

5. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1823)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 29 times today

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

A photo of BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen restaurant

6. BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen

3.6

Very Good(843)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 1 time today

Basile: "This is the best Italian fine dining in Boston" - ZAGAT. Basile is a boutique, well renowned and highly recognized in Boston in the stylish restaurant scene, Basile is famous for authentic Italian flavors and ambiance in Back Bay/South End area in Boston since 2007.Great emphasis is also placed on accommodating guests with dietary, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan restrictions to ensure that each and every guest has an unforgettable experience from start to finish.The recently redesigned and modernized space also features a happening full service bar.Chef Tony is also famous for his signature, traditional and fusion dishes. He worked at BASILE from 2009 – 2015. He was one of the critical staff who created some of today’s popular dishes back in 2009. He developed the recipes for our delicious sauces used in most of our famous dishes such as Ravioli Masala, Rigatoni Bolognese and many more.

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7. Banners Kitchen & Tap

4.3

Awesome(544)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Crossing

Booked 67 times today

Restaurant & sports bar serving American fare in a contemporary, multilevel space.Named for the iconic championship team banners raised into the rafters throughout history, Banners Kitchen & Tap is located in the thick of Boston sports, on the former site of the Boston Garden, adjacent to the TD Garden and North Station at The Hub on Causeway.Banners Kitchen & Tap is an immersive restaurant and bar featuring upscale tavern cuisine as well as classic game-day menu staples, healthy alternatives, a children’s menu, and many other unique offerings for lunch & dinnerBanners boasts the biggest in-restaurant LED TV screen on the East Coast, Blades & Boards VIP dining room, and Banners Kitchen & Tap Topgolf Swing Suite.

8. Uni

4.6

Exceptional(2293)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Back Bay

Booked 41 times today

Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.

9. Pammy's

4.7

Exceptional(2303)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 35 times today

Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.

10. Beehive

4.6

Exceptional(7190)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 76 times today

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.

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JenniferVIP
Greater Boston •16 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had the pork potstickers for an app and was really good. I had the roasted chicken, hubby had rigatoni and son has spaghetti bolognese. Everything was good. Best part was the bread with dipping oil. So yummy.
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Johnny's TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Amherst
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4.7
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WendyVIP
Greater Boston •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great spot to celebrate a special occasion! Food was delicious, service outstanding (thank you Henry), and ambience delightful. Thank you for a wonderful evening!
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Grill 23 & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Back Bay
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4.7
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Nikhil
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Krasi exceeded my expectations with its bold Greek flavors and incredible wine selection. The crispy chicken skin was a highlight, pairing perfectly with the htapiti. The charcuterie board was outstanding, and both the apaki and patates were flawlessly prepared. The wine menu is exceptional, offering an impressive variety of Greek and orange wines, making for a truly elevated dining experience. A must-visit spot for anyone looking to explore Greek cuisine and wine at its finest. I’ll definitely be returning!
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KrasiPrice: Expensive• Greek• Back Bay
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4.9
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Ana María
Mexico City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food is delicious and the service was outstanding
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Giulia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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4.8
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RobertVIP
Greater Boston •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
wonderful experience all around -well made creative cocktails, tasty entrees and great service
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PrimaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Charlestown
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4.7

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