Showing posts with label South End restaurants. Show all posts
Showing posts with label South End restaurants. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 03, 2026

Banyan Bar + Refuge in Boston's South End Has Closed

Last month, it was reported that the person behind a local restaurant and hospitality group was planning to take one of her brands national while also selling one of her other businesses (which has remained closed after a 2025 fire), and now we have learned that that place has permanently shuttered.

According to an Instagram post, Banyan Bar + Refuge in the South End of Boston will not be reopening, with the post from Rebecca Roth Gullo of the Gallows Group saying the following:

 I've called the South End home since 2004. It's where I got married, where I'm raising our daughters, and where I opened The Gallows, Banyan Bar + Refuge, and Blackbird Doughnuts. I've built my life here, and I can't imagine living anywhere else. So it's bittersweet to announce that Banyan will not reopen. The time has come for us to focus all of our time and energy on Blackbird's growth....And while Banyan's chapter is coming to a close, I'm fortunate to continue working alongside two people who helped make it all happen. Elena remains at the helm of it all. And Jimmy? Yup. He's right by our side. I remain incredibly optimistic about Boston's restaurant industry and its future....Thank you for being part of Banyan's story.

As reported in October, Gullo and the Gallows Group are seeking investment in Blackbird Doughnuts, with the plan being to expand to Maine and New Hampshire initially, then to "every major city." At the time, the plan was to try to sell Banyan Bar + Refuge (which was an Asian gastropub) with the hope being to transfer the business to a local restaurant person.

The address for Banyan Bar + Refuge was 553 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02116.

[Earlier Article]
Blackbird Doughnuts Looking to Expand Nationally; Banyan Bar + Refuge Is Being Sold

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Friday, October 16, 2026

Blackbird Doughnuts Looking to Expand Nationally; Banyan Bar + Refuge Is Being Sold

The person behind a local restaurant and hospitality group is looking to take one of her brands national.

According to an article from the Boston Business Journal, Rebecca Roth Gullo of the Gallows Group is seeking investment in Blackbird Doughnuts, with the plan being to expand to Maine and New Hampshire initially, then to "every major city." Gullo indicates that she wants to find a local investor or a family office, stating that "We're really looking for people who are interested in growing the brand with us. That's an important thing, and I'm not exiting this by any means, and nor is my team." The article mentions that she is considering an investment of under $10 million, which would be sufficient for 20 locations.

In addition to the Blackbird plans, Rebecca Roth Gullo also says that she is looking to sell Banyan Bar + Refuge in Boston's South End, with the hope being to transfer the business to a local restaurant person, and she says that "If I were not doing Blackbird, I would be doubling down [there]" and that she is "waiting for the right person, because it’s my neighborhood....Some great local operator will take it over."

The website for Blackbird Doughnuts can be found at https://www.blackbirddoughnuts.com/

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Roma Pizza & Company Opens in the Former Rome Pizza Space in Boston's South End

Last month, it was reported that a longtime pizzeria in Boston had closed down, and now we have learned that a new pizza spot has moved into its space.

According to a couple of sources, Roma Pizza & Company is now open in the South End, taking over the former Rome Pizza space on Tremont Street. The website for the new eatery shows such options as pizza, salads, garlic bread, zucchini bites, wings, tenders, sandwiches, pasta dishes, steak tips, and chicken milanese, and it is open for lunch and dinner daily.

Rome Pizza had been in the space for approximately 30 years.

The address for Roma Pizza & Company in the South End is 416 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02116. Its website can be found at https://www.romabos.com/

[Earlier Article]
Rome Pizza in Boston's South End Has Closed

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Thursday, October 08, 2026

Osteria560 May Be Replacing Frenchie in Boston's South End

It looks like a new dining spot could be coming to the South End of Boston, and it would be replacing a French restaurant that has been around for approximately 10 years.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Cazarossi, LLC, which is the company behind Frenchie on Tremont Street, is petitioning to transfer its common victualler license to 562 Tremont, LLC, which would be operating a restaurant tentatively named Osteria560 at the same location. The notice mentions that the manager listed is Matthew Burns and that the proposed dining spot would have a dining area, bar area, kitchen and greenhouse eating area on the first floor, along with a seasonal outdoor patio. More should be known about Osteria560 next week, so keep checking back for details. 

Frenchie, which is a Parisian wine bistro, first opened in the early part of 2017, taking over the space where Kitchen had been, and before that, Pops Restaurant.

The address for Frenchie (and the proposed Osteria560) is 560 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02118.

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Rome Pizza in Boston's South End Has Closed

A longtime pizzeria in Boston has shut down.

According to a source, Rome Pizza in the city's South End is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Tremont Street spot saying the following:

Hi friends as some of you know, we closed Rome Pizza, marking thirty years in business. It is hard to put 3 decades into a few short paragraphs. What has remained constant through all this years is the people. We want to thank everyone who has shared this journey with us, your support Kept our business going. We will miss you and our daily routine more than we can say.as we go to the next chapter of our life I wish all the very best. George & Jocelyne

Rome Pizza was mainly a takeout place that offered pizza, calzones, subs and sandwiches, wings, fish and chips, steak tips, pasta dishes, and more.

The address for the now-closed Rome Pizza in the South End was  416 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02116.

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

C'Yool Yemeni Cafe & Bakery Opens in Boston's South End

A new coffeehouse has come to Boston, and it focuses on Middle Eastern treats and drinks.

According to a source (BosGuy), C'Yool Yemeni Cafe & Bakery is now open in the South End, moving into the space on Harrison Avenue where Atlantico had been. The website for the new spot mentions that it offers such items as Yemeni mountain coffee, qishr (a traditional Yemeni hot drink made from coffee husks and spices), Yemeni chai, honeycomb bread, warm pocket bread, sabayah (a sweet pastry), manakeesh (a Levantine flatbread), and more.

The address for C'Yool Yemeni Cafe & Bakery is 600 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118. Its website can be found at https://cyoolcoffee.com/

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Friday, July 24, 2026

Bar Mezzana, No Relation, and Shore Leave in Boston Are Closing

Three popular dining and drinking spots that are part of a local hospitality group are all going to be shutting down.

According to an article in The Boston Globe, Bar Mezzana, No Relation, and Shore Leave in Boston's Ink Block/South End area are planning to close at the end of the year, as they have made the decision to not renew the lease because "financial realities prevailed." All three places are part of Traveler Street Hospitality, with Bar Mezzana being an Italian restaurant, No Relation being a sushi bar, and Shore Leave being a tiki lounge.

It appears that Black Lamb which is also part of Traveler Street Hospitality, will remain in operation (their other spot, FiDO Pizza, recently closed).

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Monday, June 22, 2026

FAI Canteen Opens in Boston's South End

A brand new breakfast and lunch spot has come to the South End of Boston, opening where another breakfast and lunch spot had been.

According to a poster within the South End Community Board Facebook group page, FAI Canteen is now open on Albany Street, with the address indicating that it has moved into the former Hidden Kitchen space between Wareham Street and Plympton Street. The new eatery focuses on takeout, though it does have a few seats inside, and it offers such items as avocado toast, tea cakes, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, yogurt, coffee, and more, and it is open from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM on weekdays only.

The address for FAI Canteen is 535 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 02118. Its website can be found at https://faicanteen.com/

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Oishii in Boston's South End Is Closing

One of Boston's best-known sushi spots is shutting down.

According to a source, Oishii in the city's South End neighborhood is getting ready to close, with a Facebook post from the Washington Street restaurant saying the following:

After many unforgettable years, Oishii Boston will be closing its doors at the end of business on Father’s Day. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have served our guests, shared special celebrations, and been a part of so many cherished memories. What began as a vision to bring exceptional Japanese cuisine and hospitality to Boston became something much greater because of the support of our loyal customers, dedicated team members, and community. We are proud of the history we have built together—from countless first dates, family dinners, and milestone celebrations to the friendships and connections formed around our tables. Your support, encouragement, and trust have meant more to us than words can express. To every guest who dined with us, recommended us to a friend, celebrated a special occasion, or simply made Oishii part of their routine: thank you.

Oishii first started out in Chestnut Hill in 1998, expanding to the South End in 2006; another location called Oishii Too (which debuted around that time as well) remains in operation.

The address for Oishii in the South End is 1166 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02118. Its website can be found at https://www.oishiiboston.com/

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Friday, May 29, 2026

Bey Opens in the South End of Boston

Last summer, it was reported that a new restaurant was planning to come to Boston's South End, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

Based on its website and Instagram page along with a post within the South End Community Board Facebook page, Bey is now open on Shawmut Avenue, moving into a space a few storefronts away from Formaggio Kitchen where a yoga studio had previously been. The new dining spot features Lebanese fare, with its menu including such items as hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouli, falafel, grilled octopus, kibbeh, halloumi, kebabs, lamb chops, and grilled branzino, along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

The address for Bey is 280 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118. Its website can be found at https://beyboston.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/beyboston/

[Earlier Article]
Bey Plans to Open in Boston's South End

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Friday, May 01, 2026

Kawa to Open in the Former Fomu Space in Boston's South End

A new cafe is on its way to Boston, and it will be taking over the space that had been home to a location of a local group of vegan ice cream shops.

According to a post within the South End Community Board Facebook group page, Kawa is planning to open on Tremont Street in the South End, moving into the former FoMu space at the corner of W Brookline Street in the South End. The Instagram page for the upcoming spot indicates that it will be a European-style coffee spot/cafe that focuses on using local products, while also having "a friendly and really warm atmosphere." 

The South End location of FoMu closed toward the end of last year, while other locations of FoMu in Jamaica Plain, the Seaport District, and Allston have also shut down over the past few years (locations in the Fenway and Quincy Market remaining in operation).

The address for the upcoming Kawa in the South End is 655 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02118. Its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/kawaboston/

[Earlier Article]
FoMu in Boston's South End Has Closed

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Uptown Social Opens in Boston's South End

A highly-anticipated soul food spot has debuted in Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Uptown Social is now open in the city's South End, moving into the space on Columbus Avenue where Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen had been until closing in late 2023, and before that, The Stork Club, Circle, Bob's Southern Bistro and Bob The Chef's. As mentioned in an earlier article here, Nia Grace (who was involved with Darryl's and who also runs Grace by Nia in the Seaport District) is behind the new restaurant, which focuses on Southern comfort food and cocktails while also featuring live music.

The address for Uptown Social is 604 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118. Its website can be found at https://uptownsocialboston.com/

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Friday, April 10, 2026

Mondo to Open in Boston's South End

A new wine bar is on its way to Boston.

According to a poster within the South End Community Board Facebook group page, Mondo is planning to open in the South End, with an article from Swurl indicating that Spenser Payne of Neighborhood Wines, and Travis Robitaille of Petula's are behind the place. The article mentions that dining and drinking spot will offer a New England-inspired food menu with French, Italian, and Spanish influences and that the space will include a patio, while Payne says when it comes to wine options, "The point is to appeal to everybody....From wild and unconventional to really classic."

No opening date for Mondo has been given as of yet, nor has an address been given, so stay tuned for updates as they come in. [Ed note: Drew Starr mentions on Bluesky that the address will be 563 Columbus Avenue in the former Render Coffee space.]

The Instagram page for Mondo can be found at https://www.instagram.com/mondoboston/ 

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Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Calisto's Has Replaced Boston Pocket and Deli in the South End

A brand new sandwich shop has debuted in the South End of Boston.

According to a Facebook post from the place within the South End Community Board group page, Calisto's is now open on Tremont Street, with the owners taking over the former Boston Pocket and Deli space. The post gives more info on the new spot, including the following:

Calisto's is a European-inspired sandwich shop combining classic deli tradition with modern creativity....A little about us: Pat grew up in an Italian household and has dreamed of running his own food business for as long as he can remember (he went and got a degree in entrepreneurship to back it up). Nick has always had a passion for design, aesthetics, and the arts. When we saw an opportunity to take over a struggling deli and pour everything we had into it, we jumped. We're combining those two worlds — great food and a space that feels intentional and inviting — to create something we think the South End deserves.

The menu for Calisto's includes breakfast sandwiches and hot and cold lunch sandwiches.

The address for Calisto's is 682A Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02118. Its website can be found at https://www.calistosdeli.com/

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Thursday, January 01, 2026

Boston Chops in Boston's South End and Downtown Crossing Have Closed

A pair of steakhouses in Boston have shut down, and it is not yet known what might become of the spaces.

According to multiple sources, Boston Chops in the South End and Downtown Crossing are no longer in operation, with the website for the business saying the following:

...We are grateful for every team member, neighbor, guest, and vendor who built and sustained Boston Chops. It has been an extraordinary journey full of celebrations but we are now closed to make way for new ownership and a revitalized concept to better serve the community. Thank you & you're welcome, Chops Family

The South End location of Boston Chops first opened in 2013, with the Downtown Crossing location debuting in 2018; both restaurants were known in part for their steak and seafood dishes along with their extensive wine list and cocktails.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Novo Lantern Is Replacing Nan Xiang Express in Boston's South End

The group behind a now-closed location of a Shanghainese soup dumpling restaurant will be opening a new dining spot in its space.

According to a job post within the Glassdoor site, Novo Lantern is planning to replace Nan Xiang Express in the South End of Boston, confirming what a member of the South End Community Board Facebook group page posted. The job post says the following about the upcoming Washington Street eatery:

Ting Management Group Corp — owners of Jiang Nan Boston, Nan Xiang Express Chinatown, and Friendship BBQ Allston — is excited to bring a brand-new concept to the South End: Novo Lantern. Novo Lantern puts a modern, fresh twist on traditional Asian flavors.

An opening date for Novo Lantern has not been given as of yet, nor has a menu been seen for the place, though a sign is now up for the restaurant out front.

The address for Novo Lantern is 1750 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02118. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/novolantern.boston/

[January 14, 2026 update: According to its Instagram page, Novo Lantern is now open, offering such items as house-made soup dumplings, cumin lamb, tuna tartare, and more.]

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Monday, December 22, 2025

Brownstone in Boston's South End Has Closed

A neighborhood spot in Boston that was known in part for its comfort food has shut down.

According to its website and Facebook page, Brownstone in the city's South End has closed its doors after approximately 15 years in business, with the Dartmouth Avenue restaurant and bar saying the following on its Facebook page: "Brownstone was fortunate enough to defy the typical lifestyle of a very good restaurant, many times over...but the old girl is tired. It's time." In addition, the following message can be found on its site:

After many wonderful years together, we want to share that Brownstone will be closing its doors. We are so grateful for your loyalty and support - it has meant the world to us. As we close this chapter, we invite you to explore our sister concepts and continue enjoying exceptional experiences with us. You can find them at Glynn Hospitality Group. Thank you for being part of our journey!

Other dining and drinking spots run by Glynn Hospitality include Hurricane O'Reilly's, The Black Rose, Brownstone, Central Wharf, Clery's, Coogan's, Dillon's, the Granary Tavern, and D16.

The address for the now-closed Brownstone was 111 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for Glynn Hospitality is at https://www.glynnhospitalitygroup.com/

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Chef George Mendes to Open Agosto, Baby Sister in Boston's South End

An acclaimed chef who was once based in New York City and now calls Boston his home is planning to open not one, but two new spots in the city.

According to an article in Boston Magazine, George Mendes is planning to open Agosto and Baby Sister in the South End, with the former being a 45-seat restaurant on Washington Street with a chef's counter and a tasting menu, while the latter will be a bakery-cafe that is located next door (and both will have Portuguese influences). It looks like Agosto could open next summer, and Baby Sister is hoping to debut later next year.

George Mendes was the opening chef at Amar at Raffles in the Back Bay which opened in 2023, while also being behind Aldea, a Michelin-starred Manhattan restaurant with Portuguese and Spanish influences that closed in 2020 after more than 10 years in operation.

The address for Agosto and Baby Sister will be 1673 and 1679 Washington Street in the South End.

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Burro Bar in Boston's South End Is Becoming Another Location of Posto

A Mexican restaurant and tequila bar in the South End of Boston appears to be getting a rebrand, and the change will be a familiar name from a restaurant group that runs both.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Burro Bar on Washington Street is petitioning to change its name to Posto, which, if approved, will mean that there would be two locations of Posto (with the other being in Somerville's Assembly Row), both of which are part of Joe Cassinelli's Alpine Restaurant Group which also includes the Painted Burro in Somerville, Cambridge, Brookline, and Waltham. It is not yet known whether the proposed new location of Posto will have a similar menu to that of the Somerville location (which offers pizza and pasta dishes along with other Italian options), but more should be known by late next week after the hearing, so stay tuned for updates.

Burro Bar first opened in the South End in 2017.

The address for Burro Bar (and the proposed Posto) is 1357 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02118. The website for the Alpine Restaurant Group is at https://www.alpinerestaurantgroup.com/

[November 3 update: An Instagram post mentions that Burro Bar closed over the weekend and that a new location of Posto is indeed coming to the space.]

[December 12 update: According to its website, Posto is now open in the former Burro Bar space in the South End.]

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Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Bey Plans to Open in Boston's South End

It looks like a new restaurant is on its way to the South End of Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page, Bey is planning to open on Shawmut Avenue, with the address indicating that it will be taking over the space a few storefronts away from Formaggio Kitchen where a yoga studio had been. The notice mentions that the dining spot is seeking a full liquor license and that it hope to have two levels of seating, with space for 41 people on the ground floor and another 26 in the basement.

It appears that Bey could be opening in early September, though no other information has been given as of yet (including what might be on the menu).

The address for the upcoming Bey is 280 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118. Its website will be at https://beyboston.com/

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