Boston/ Food & Drinks
Published on April 20, 2020
The 4 best Greek spots in BostonPhoto: Greek International Food Market/Yelp

Craving Greek food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Greek spots around Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

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1. Esperia Grill

photo: khan a./yelp

First on the list is Esperia Grill. Located at 344 Washington St. (between Academy Hill Road and Market Street) in Brighton, the Greek spot is the highest-rated Greek restaurant in Boston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 436 reviews on Yelp.

2. Greek International Food Market

photo: greek international food market/yelp

Next up is West Roxbury's Greek International Food Market, situated at 5204 Washington St. (between Grove Street and Freeman Avenue). With five stars out of 73 reviews on Yelp, the international grocery store, Greek and gourmet food spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. KAVA neo-taverna

photo: damien s./yelp

South End's KAVA neo-taverna, located at 315 Shawmut Ave. (between Union Park and Waltham streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bar and Greek spot 4.5 stars out of 298 reviews.

4. Committee

photo: hannah k./yelp

Committee, a cocktail bar, Mediterranean and Greek spot in South Boston, is another go-to, with four stars out of 561 Yelp reviews. Head over to 50 Northern Ave. (between Courthouse Way) to see for yourself.


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