Wife and I heading to Boston for a long weekend. Fly in Friday morning and out monday afternoon. Staying in eastern downtown.

Any food recs we cant miss? reservations necessary or is everywhere pretty open for walk-ins

We will want at least one dinner on/near the water

Carmelina's in the North End (Little Italy). Absolutely amazing pasta.

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Sicilian style seafood

We always go to Cantina Italiana. Excellent Italian food and an easy stroll to Modern Pastry for cannoli afterwards.

Last week we had an awesome meal/experience at Saltie Girl in Back Bay. Everyone in our party loved their meal. Great caviar selection, excellent cocktails. Will definitely put it in the regular Boston rotation.

Also to answer your question about reservations, I never go anywhere in Boston without one. Particularly in the summer. It's not uncommon to overhear a hostess quoting an hour plus wait to walk-ins.

Thanks for all the input… got a reservation for saltie girl on Sunday

Anything to say about Boston Sail Loft?