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Mare, Boston, MA

Mare

4.6
4.6
2904 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Mare, Italian for ‘sea’ , has quickly become this city’s most acclaimed seafood restaurant with accolades such as “One of the Top 80 Tables in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler and “Go to List” Food & Wine.
Please visit our new location at 3 Mechanic St.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 723-6273
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Cross street
    Hanover street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,904 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mare offers a delightful dining experience with its "fantastic food" and "attentive service." Known for its exquisite seafood, the restaurant features standout dishes like the "best Cacio e Pepe" and a variety of fresh oysters. The vibrant atmosphere and charming outdoor patio make it a North End favorite.

2,904 Reviews
  1. Cynthia

    Greater Boston

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and service were very good. Asked for sparkling and got still water. Loud thumping disco music on Christmas Day, not so enjoyable.

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  2. gayle

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very interesting updated twists on food that was delicious.

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  3. Indrani

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional and the service was friendly and perfectly paced. I plan to go back again!

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  4. Kenneth

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were superb; noise level is extremely loud, made worse by very loud music nobody is listening to.

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  5. Peter

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As on previous visits Mare was great.. We started with fresh oysters. We had the waiter pick for us and he did an excellent job. My wife the pasta with mushrooms which she loved. I had the sword fish which was cooked perfectly, nice and moist. We shared an affogato for dessert, one of our favorites. Our server was pleasant, helpful and efficient. The evening was perfect.

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  6. Paige

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to dine last night and it was more than I expected!! Staff so friendly and attentive, nice atmosphere and food. Definitely highly recommended. Best north end oysters and pasta!!

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  7. Katherin

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best spot to have seafood at the North End. Service was excellent, everyone very attentive , the atmosphere was great and the food was delicious , especially the stuffed lobster, highly recommended.

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  8. Marcelle

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mare is my favorite restaurant in Boston! They have the freshest seafood, coziest vibe, amazing service. Never disappoints.

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  9. Jim

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food service and ambiance were perfect. Highly recommend. Good take !!

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  10. Olivia

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best food and amazing service!! Love it so much that this is my second time eating here and I brought my family for them to experience. They were all raving about it!

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FAQs

Mare is rated 4.6 stars by 2904 OpenTable diners.

Mare does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Mare

3 Mechanic St., Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hanover street
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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