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Mare, Boston, MA
Mare, Boston, MA
Mare, Boston, MA
Mare, Boston, MA
Mare, Boston, MA

Mare

4.6
4.6
2555 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 41 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 723-6273
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party contact
    Events@dventures.net: (617) 723-6273
  • 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 2,555 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

2,555 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect service and delicious fresh food. My top 3 spots in Boston

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A step above the rest in the North End. The food and service is superb

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  3. KathyA

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We sat infront of one of the fire pits and it couldn't have been more perfect. The Squash blossoms, clams and wine couldn't have been better. Finally, the staff was very courteous.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The outdoor area would be great in warmer weather! We had a great crab cocktail and gnocchi. The fish special (halibut) was good, but not great, especially for the price. I would go back, and have other pasta dishes!

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  5. RicA

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome fresh seafood. Exquisite service and kind staff. The oysters were fresh and local, the tinctures excellent. The Zappa Di Mare was an exquisite combination of high end seafoods in a delicious light tomatoe base sauce. We had a very Happy Anniversary.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Found a bone in my pasta and nobody seemed to care. The weird Euro techno was a strange vibe for an oyster house / Italian restaurant. The lobster bisque was phenomenal but the aforementioned bone in my pasta pulled me out of the experience a bit. Was fine, I guess.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous meal, service & atmosphere! Shared some oysters and each got a drink and an entree.

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  8. Northender

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Very cool vibe inside, we ate by the fire. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I found the food overly salty, and pretty pricey (plus the $20 cocktail), but still tasty.

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  9. ChrisW

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, great drinks and welcoming service. A great trip to one of my favorite north end restaurants.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Jackson Hole

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a very picky cook as a guest. Someone who often prefers her home cooked meals. Mare got the seal of approval!!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Quaint, great service, very good food. The group of four we were with all enjoyed the meal, service and overall experience

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  12. AHPJ

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Mare was a very pleasant surprise. We had a reservation, we’re seated promptly, service was very good, great glass of Montepulciano red. Only snafu was, it took probably 30 minutes from the time we ordered until we got our food and by the time we got it, it was cold. While our waiter was very apologetic about it, no concession was made on our bill. I did not complain because the food was actually so delicious that it kind of made up for it. Ordered the truffle encrusted tuna and mixed greens salad.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Terrible service tonight. Sat for almost 45 mins and had to flag someone down to take a drink order. Expected a better experience from this restaurant. No apologies or explanation.

    1 person found this helpful

  14. sttaft

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great, except that the noise level was high enough that sometimes we couldn't hear our friends across the table. But that seems to be pretty common in the North End, and the friendly ambience can go a long way to making up for the noise.

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  15. MitziP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    The server did not get my order right. I think it was a communication problem.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived earlier than our reservations but they were very accommodating and were able to seat us. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I lost a bracelet I hadn’t noticed. They found it and found me to return it. Besides that, the food was excellent!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mare was an awesome experience, trendy atmosphere, with fantastic Italian food. The wind was also great.

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  18. NeilG

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service was excellent, the apps were amazing (steamed mussels, grilled octopus, and scallops apps) and the drinks were great. DePasquale Ventures nails it again.

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  19. NicoleF

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! We will be back and Would definitely recommend!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    Food was amazing, unfortunately our server was not great and management was very unwelcoming.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place overall. New favorite restaurant in NE

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing experience. Fantastic ambience especially by the fire pit!

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  23. paulinaN

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We had a great dinner and the food was amazing, drinks were pricey but good.

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  24. AliceW

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good, great menu and service. We will definitely be back!

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  25. BarbaraL

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    No water refills. Long waiting times for service even though it did not appear to be busy.

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  26. BLM6

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall1food3service2ambience4
    I made reservations two months in advance so i was not a walk in customer. They placed us in the worst table in the entire restaurant. Every tray that came out of the kitchen, was carried over the heads of two of the people that were sitting at our table, our waiter was extremely pushy. The food was fair and not what I expected for this caliber of restaurant. 

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  27. LKR1

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was fabulous!! The scallop appetizer was amazing!! Salmon was delicious!! Everything we had was good. Would highly recommend!!

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  28. Marianne

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter, Alex, was terrific! Drinks and apps were really good. My husband and I shared the stuffed lobster - totally awesome!!!

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  29. Gina

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I have dined here before and the food was wonderful. Appetizers and oysters were great. I ordered the lobster pappardelle and for some reason it was so salty like the box of salt was put in. I mentioned it when the dishes were being removed and got no response. Dessert was delicious. A bit disappointed as I traveled from out of state and reserved weeks in advance.

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  30. LacyO

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service.. very quick getting our food. Fire pits made it very cozy. It was kinda noisy but not too much.

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  31. AnniversaryDinner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was really good! Alex took great care of us on our anniversary.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Great experience! Little loud, but overall great food

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  33. JohnT

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Mediocre. Particularly disappointing as this was the site of Ida’s, an old North End gem.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tables could be farther apart, my first date was directly next to a fire pit of 5 guys being loud and drunk.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The food is vastly overpriced. I ordered swordfish, which was dry, even though served in a tomato broth, itself a curious choice for swordfish. I have never seen such a thin swordfish steak. They must have sliced it in 1/2 horizontally to make 2 servings from one steak. The fish crudo, for $22, had six 1/8” slices of fish. My son’s risotto- nothing special.

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  36. enjoysdiningout

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Highly recommend the lobster ravioli and the lobster roll. Will definitely return.

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  37. RobertL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    The food was just okay for the value. Nothing exciting. The layout was poor. The tables were crammed on top of each other. The fire pit seating are up a lot of space and more than once I hit by other patron trying to squeeze by me. Other times, I would have to get up from my table to let them out. The wait staff was the worst issue of all. They were completely inattentive to our table, passing us by several times while we had empty glasses. I eventually had to flag down a different server just to get our glasses refilled. Overall the experience was terrible.

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  38. FamilyAnniversary

    Pittsburgh

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food. Good service. Music a bit loud to hold a conversation

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  39. DeborahF

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Restaurant was too loud and we left before ordering dinner. Please ignore food, service ratings. There wasn’t n/a categories.

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  40. Suev

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    The oysters were good, the rest of the meal was disappointing. I would not recommend.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mare is rated 4.6 stars by 2555 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 41 times today
Google Map for Mare

3 Mechanic St., Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hanover street
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:45 pm
  • 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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