Best Restaurants of 2009 in Boston

Restaurants in Boston run the gamut when it comes to cooking styles, food and price ranges. The best restaurants in Boston are all about the food and it does not have to be expensive. Here are top ten picks for restaurants in Boston.

No. 9 Park at Nine Park Street in Boston is a top pick among restaurants in Boston. The focus is on classic French and Italian cooking with a contemporary twist. The chef focuses on quality ingredients - whether it is in the form of vegetables, fresh herbs or steaks. No. 9 Park at Nine Park Street in Boston is a great venue for a special dinner.

Il Capriccio is all about Northern Italian cuisine. In keeping with this tradition, the chef's focus is on seasonal cooking. It is located at 888 Main Street in Waltham.

Blue Ginger is located at 583 Washington Street in Wellesley. If you love diverse and contemporary dishes with a fresh feel, you will love this restaurant. The well known chef Ming Tsai is highly creative, incorporating Asian, Indonesian and other influences. The food is as beautiful in appearance as in taste.

Mistral at 223 Columbus Avenue in Boston has a distinctive setting with high ceilings and warm, earthy decor. The food also has a warm and personal feel, specializing in seafood and pizzas.

Davide Restaurant is located at 326 Commercial Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Visit the website to see an extensive Italian menu.

O Ya is the place to find excellent Japanese food.

Aujourd 'hui is located at the Four Seasons hotel in Boston. Both the food and setting is elegant - a great place to taste classic French cuisine.

Radius is another choice among the best restaurants in Boston. The cooking is imaginative and immaculately presented. Just as enchanting is the taste.

Meritage is a lovely blend of French and American cooking which lets a wonderful selection of wines be center stage along with the food.

Ten Tables is another favorite among restaurants in Boston. You can find main dishes for less than $25.00. The restaurant has a friendly, unpretentious feel. There is a wide selection of meat dishes and an impressive menu for vegetarians.

Finally, some tips will help you to find the best restaurants in Boston to suit your tastes. Check out the websites for the restaurants above to get up to the minute information about locations, menus and prices. Boston is a city of food lovers, so it makes sense to book in advance - especially for the more formal choices listed above.