Mario’s is an old-school Italian restaurant in East Boston with homemade pastas.

Santarpio’s in Eastie is the best pizza place in Boston.

The L Street is an Irish pub in South Boston that will make you contemplate whether you like apples.

Bartley's is a casual Harvard Square spot where you can eat a good burger in the same seat Al Pacino once sat in (and maybe also had a good burger).

Charlie’s Kitchen is a diner, beer garden, and punk bar all rolled into one in Harvard Square.

Warren Tavern is a ye olde restaurant and bar in Charlestown.

Belle Isle Seafood is a classic New England seafood shack with harbor views in Winthrop.

Marliave is an old-school Downtown Crossing restaurant with French-ish food.

Mamma Maria provides the best combination of North End atmosphere and Italian food that was actually made with a little effort.

The Hungry I is one of Boston’s most beautiful restaurants, serving solid French food in Beacon Hill.