Boston

With over 100 contributing chefs from the best dining cities in the country, Chefs Feed is a restaurant guide full of good taste. Our contributing chefs are the cream of the crop, chosen discriminately by the Chefs Feed editorial team for their contributions to the culinary world.

To view more of each chefs favorite dishes, download the app.

Download Chefs Feed

AnaSortun
Ana Sortun
Oleana, Sofra Bakery 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Foie gras and chocolate maki

@ O Ya

"Paired with sake, it's like dessert—but it isn't."

  • Ana Sortun
  • Oleana, Sofra Bakery

Andy Husbands
Andy Husbands
Sister Sorel... 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Pernil arepas

@ Orinoco

"This comes with a crazy garlic sauce that I cannot reproduce. It's almost too garlicky but you have to keep eating it."

  • Andy Husbands
  • Sister Sorel, Tremont 647

Anthony-Caturano-
Anthony Caturano
Prezza 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

The Big Cheese

@ Hot Tomatoes

"This is a really good cheesesteak with good meat, good bread, and these great caramelized onions. You can’t go wrong with their sautéed shaved beef, which has a real sweetness to it."

  • Anthony Caturano
  • Prezza

AzitaBinaSeibel
Azita Bina-Seibel
Bin 26 Enoteca... 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Chicken khurchan

@ Bhindi Bazaar

"Usually not served spicy, the chef will alter the regular dish if you want by adding chopped chili peppers. "

  • Azita Bina-Seibel
  • Bin 26 Enoteca, BiNA osteria, Lala Rokh

BarryMaiden
Barry Maiden
Hungry Mother 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Smoked beef brisket sandwich

@ BBQsmith

"It's really all about the meat (it's locally sourced). They don't skimp on it."

  • Barry Maiden
  • Hungry Mother

Brian-Poe
Brian Poe
The Rattlesnake Bar & Grill 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Gnocchi

@ Dante

"The perfect balance of New England and Italian summer flare. Have it while dining al fresco on the Charles River."

  • Brian Poe
  • The Rattlesnake Bar & Grill

CharlesDraghi
Charles Draghi
Erbaluce 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

New Zealand langoustines

@ Troquet

"These langoustines in a fillo pastry dough are served with a mango salsa and local vegetables. I could eat a million of them. They're so, so good."

  • Charles Draghi
  • Erbaluce

Charlie-Redd
Charlie Redd
Redd's in Rozzie 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Jericho Bay Maine Diver Scallops

@ Lumiere

"The chef gets the best scallops in North America. They are hand-harvested, sweet, and amazing, and taste nothing like other scallops. The chef changes up the preparations, but these are always perfect."

  • Charlie Redd
  • Redd’s in Rozzie

Dante de Magistris
Dante de Magistris
Il Casale... 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Mac 'n cheese with serrano ham & crunchy bread crumbs

@ Tico

"I have a hard time eating pasta in other restaurants, but this is always cooked to perfection, with just the right amount of that Spanish tapas flair."

  • Dante de Magistris
  • Il Casale, Restaurant Dante

Diana Kudajarova and Tse Wei Lim
Diana Kudajarova & Tse Wei Lim
Journeyman 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Fish filets w/ spicy chili sauce

@ Sichuan Gourmet

"This place is utterly authentic and really fantastic. This tongue-numbing classic showcases their ability. You may be a little teary after finishing the bowl, but they will be tears of happiness... and pain. But mostly happiness."

  • Diana Kudajarova & Tse Wei Lim
  • Journeyman

Eric Gregory
Eric Gregory
Grafton Street 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Sticky bun

@ Flour Bakery

"They do a classic sticky bun covered in dark caramel sauce with pecans. In the morning with a cup of coffee, it's delicious. Get there early because they sell out."

  • Eric Gregory
  • Grafton Street

FrankMcClelland
Frank McClelland
L'Espalier, Sel de la Terre 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Maiz asado

@ Toro

"It's addictive, salty, sweet, creamy, and you can't get enough of it. Just try going to Toro and not ordering it. You can't do it."

  • Frank McClelland
  • L’Espalier, Sel de la Terre

JamieBissonnette
Jamie Bissonnette
Coppa, Toro 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Carne asada con chilaquiles verde

@ La Verdad

"The chilaquiles are a great hangover cure. The vast tequila selection at this place is usually the cause."

  • Jamie Bissonnette
  • Coppa, Toro

Jason Bond
Jason Bond
Bondir 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Crème brulée foie gras

@ T.W. Food

"Fresh and local ingredients. This is some of the very best modern French cooking in the city."

  • Jason Bond
  • Bondir

Style: "hk_blackl"
Jason Santos
Blue Inc. 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Warm buttered hummus with basturma and tomato

@ Oleana

"The flavor is beyond amazing and the creaminess is incredible. If only I could make it half that good."

  • Jason Santos
  • Blue Inc.

JasperWhite
Jasper White
Summer Shack  

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Soup dumplings

@ Dumpling Cafe

"Until this place came to town, you would have to fly to China to find dumplings this amazingly delicious."

  • Jasper White
  • Summer Shack

Jay Murray
Jay Murray
Grill 23 & Bar 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Hickory smoked lamb belly

@ Russell House Tavern

"When my wife and kids proclaimed these the best home fries ever, it was a bit of a slap in the face, since I consider myself a home-fry master. But these—crispy, soft, salty, peppery, onion-y—are worthy contenders."

  • Jay Murray
  • Grill 23 & Bar

JeremySewall
Jeremy Sewall
Eastern Standard... 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Crispy fried pig tails

@ Craigie on Main

"If you haven't had pig tail before this is the place to try it. It's different and done really well. There are only a few restaurants that can pull this off. "

  • Jeremy Sewall
  • Eastern Standard, Island Creek Oyster Bar, Lineage

JodyAdams
Jody Adams
Rialto, Trade 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Pasta nera

@ Coppa

"The housemade squid ink pasta with octopus, squid and Castelvetrano olives has a great combination of flavors. Plus, I enjoy the laid back atmosphere."

  • Jody Adams
  • Rialto, Trade

Picture 3
Josh Buehler
KO Prime 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Venezuelan brunch

@ La Casa De Pedro

"Pedro’s hot sauce is the best I’ve had in town. It’s spicy, but still has flavor and doesn’t sear your palate. Their brunch has live music, outdoor seating, great white sangria and massive plates. You can pretty much find me there every Sunday sitting at the bar with my girlfriend. "

  • Josh Buehler
  • KO Prime

KeithPooler
Keith Pooler
Bergamot 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Lamb pizza

@ Scampo

"I know everyone raves about the lobster pizza here, but the lamb pizza with goat cheese covered with mint is my favorite. It's the perfect amount of spice, grease, crunch and succulence."

  • Keith Pooler
  • Bergamot

KenOringer
Ken Oringer
Clio, Coppa... 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Chicken curry roti

@ Ali’s Roti

"A Trinidadian sandwich with cabbage, chickpeas, hot sauce, and curry-braised chicken. It's the perfect sandwich combo."

  • Ken Oringer
  • Clio, Coppa, KO Prime, La Verdad, Toro, Uni

MarcOrfaly
Marc Orfaly
Marco, Pigalle... 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Dungeness crab Hong Kong style

@ Peach Farm

"It's just like what I ate in Singapore. I love seafood and pork the combination is really delicious. "

  • Marc Orfaly
  • Marco, Pigalle, Remick’s

MaryDumont
Mary Dumont
Harvest 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Steak tartare

@ Central Kitchen

"I love the dark and intimate atmosphere of Central Kitchen. Every time I go there I get the steak tartare with a quail egg on top. It is not to be missed."

  • Mary Dumont
  • Harvest

jill1
Michael Leviton
Area Four, Lumiere 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Burnt caramel ice cream

@ Toscanini’s

"This is caramel ice cream on steroids. More flavor than traditional caramel, which tends to be wimpy."

  • Michael Leviton
  • Area Four, Lumiere

MichaelScelfo
Michael Scelfo
Russell House Tavern 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Out of Control poutine

@ The Gallows

"Belly up to the bar and try the O.O.C. poutine—you'll be hooked."

  • Michael Scelfo
  • Russell House Tavern

MichaelSchlow
Michael Schlow
Radius, Tico... 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Kobe cap steak

@ Grill 23

"Sit at the intimate upstairs bar, where service is always impeccable and you can catch a game on TV. "

  • Michael Schlow
  • Radius, Tico, Via Matta, Alta Strada (Wellesley & MGM Grand Foxwoods)

Simply Ming - Season 6
Ming Tsai
Blue Ginger 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

647's Famous Lobster Mac & Cheese

@ Tremont 647

"The fame is well-deserved on this dish. It is the perfect combination of creamy, salty, and smooth. Plus, they don't skimp on the lobsta'."

  • Ming Tsai
  • Blue Ginger

PatriciaYeo
Patricia Yeo
OM Restaurant & Lounge 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Kaiseki lunch

@ Oishii

"Absolutely the best lunch value for $20."

  • Patricia Yeo
  • OM Restaurant & Lounge

RobertSisca
Robert Sisca
Bistro du Midi 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Tagliatelle alla bolognese

@ Via Matta

"I often go here after work and get the pasta. I love Italian, so this is pretty satisfying at the end of the day."

  • Robert Sisca
  • Bistro du Midi

SteveJohnson
Steve Johnson
Rendezvous 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Ham and butter sandwich

@ South End Formaggio

"It's one of the simplest sandwiches possible, but really hits the spot."

  • Steve Johnson
  • Rendezvous

Tiffani Faison
Tiffani Faison
Sweet Cheeks Q 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Breakfast sandwich

@ Ula Cafe

"The breakfast sandwich is the best breakfast anything in Boston. House-made brioche, farm fresh eggs, cherrywood-smoked bacon, white cheddar, and maple rosemary sauce—I think that speaks for itself. It's like a warm hug from New England in the morning. Mmmmmmm."

  • Tiffani Faison
  • Sweet Cheeks Q

Todd Winer
Todd Winer
The Metropolitan Club... 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Sliced fish Szechuan style

@ Gourmet Dumpling House

"Super thinly sliced flounder flash-fried and placed in a crazy hot Szechwan broth with four types of chilies. It's so hot my face goes numb, but I can't stop eating it."

  • Todd Winer
  • The Metropolitan Club, The Met Bar, Met Back Bay, The Met Bar and Grill, The Met Burger Bar

TonyMaws
Tony Maws
Craigie on Main 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Boston Speed Dog

@ The Boston Speed Dog

"It's just awesome. Delicious and crazy, this huge hot dog just drips when you eat it."

  • Tony Maws
  • Craigie on Main

Will-Foden
Will Foden
BiNA Osteria 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Cubano

@ Volle Nolle

"When I lived in the North End, this lunch spot was a weekly staple and I always ordered their Cubano. Moist, slow-roasted pork shoulder on a brioche roll with prosciutto and aged provolone, it's pressed and served with sriracha hot sauce on the side."

  • Will Foden
  • BiNA Osteria

William Kovel
William Kovel
Catalyst Restaurant 

One of my Top-5 Favorite Dishes

Sticky bun with spicy hot chocolate

@ Flour Bakery

"You can't have one without the other. The sticky buns are so good you have to get there early before they run out."

  • William Kovel
  • Catalyst Restaurant