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Marliave Restaurant

10 Bosworth Street, Boston, MA 02108-4102 (Downtown)
617 423 6340
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Ranked #126 of 2,652 restaurants in Boston
Price range: $31 - $31
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Cross street: Tremont Street
Transit: Park st. Downtown crossing
Description: The Marliave, Boston's fourth oldest restaurant, has a tireless commitment to house prepared cuisine. Our orange, lemon, lime, and grapefruit juices are fresh squeezed daily. All breads, desserts, sauces, pastas, ice cream, and stocks are made daily in house and are prepared to order. The Marliave utilizes local fresh vegetables, fruits, natural raised animals, and the finest imported ingredients to create our food and drink menus.
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Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Marliave used to be a speakeasy, and it looks like it. The entrance is hidden, up a staircase off a back street that itself only runs between two sides streets, it can be hard to find if you don't know where to look. Once inside, you get the feeling you're in an upscale hideaway. The downstairs bar/lounge area is vibrant,... More

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Stamford, Connecticut
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Weird service experience at Marliave tonight, but first, the food: Appetizers: Decent-enough Caesar salad; very good Beet salad with a truly wonderful presentation. Mains: Excellent Steak and fries (steak frites); Tasty, slightly overcooked Halibut with very good veggies; Passable, slightly dry Trout with spinach; Cheese pizza that would have been considered above average at a carnival. Sides: Very good asparagus.... More

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Hilton Head, South Carolina
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36 reviews 36 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

Sunday Gravy,escargot,steak and frites,home made ice cream. ALL EXCELLENT. The Sunday Gravy is a signature dish of fresh house made gnocchi with lamb,beef and pork. Service and advice from Jen was top notch. Seated by the window with a great view. We missed the 4-6 PM $1 oysters but other patrons certainly took advantage of the great deal. Any establishment... More

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Tucson
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I love this little restaurant tucked into the end of a short street right off Tremont and a few steps from the Boston Common. The staff is warm and friendly and although I live in Tucson, I visit Boston several times a year and always pay a visit to this restaurant. I was there again last night and was amazed... More

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New Westminster, Canada
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44 reviews 44 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

We went here for dinner before a show at the Orpheum expecting an okay meal. However we were amazed first and foremost at the great view they have. And then once we were seated at how attentive the staff were. Within minutes you had drinks and could nibble on bread while deciding what to order. Despite being over 90 years... More

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London, United Kingdom
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127 reviews 127 reviews
91 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Came here as it was really close to my hotel. Didn't have a reservation but got a table without any problems. The food was nice but not amazing, I was expecting more. I had the ravioli and it was fine. Service was good.

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Germantown, New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Some friends brought us here about a year ago, and I really enjoyed it. The food was quite good, the cocktails great, and the ambiance/decor was nice. Had our 2 1/2 year old with us, and it was a great atmosphere for her. Not too quiet, and some things on the menu that were right up her alley. I would... More

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Uxbridge, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Excellent food and service. Had the mussels appetizer which was delicious and the "Dove" cocktail was outstanding. Highly recommended. My friends all had burgers and fries which were gourmet and excellent!

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Melbourne, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

Was recommended by our hotel. We couldn't get a table so sat at the upstairs bar. Chris was a great host up there. We shared the Calamari Appetiser and the Ravioli for mains. We are only in Boston for 3 nights but would definitely return here again if we had the opportunity.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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61 reviews 61 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

The service was excellent and the Osso Bucco was as good or better than I have had anywhere. The Beef Wellington was average to above average. Wine, by the glass, was pricey as were other premium call brand cocktails. Their specialty cocktails were a better value, probably given that house brands may have been used. Atmosphere was nice with white... More

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