The Best Restaurants in Boston for Affordable Eats

The top rated Affordable Eats in Boston, based on over 80 million ratings on Beli

Updated Oct 9, 2025

Photo of Niku udon cold from Yume Ga Arukara
Photo Credit: @lydia_ackbar

Updated Oct 9, 2025

Boston is home to some incredible affordable eats—and these are the best of the best. See what came out on top and which of your favorites made the list.

Boston is home to some incredible affordable eats—and these are the best of the best. See what came out on top and which of your favorites made the list.

  1. $$ | Japanese, Udon

    Good for: Casual Dinner, Lunch, Solo Dining

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    Photo of Niku udon cold from Yume Ga Arukara
    Photo Credit: @lydia_ackbar
  2. $ | Vietnamese, Banh Mi

    Good for: Cheap Eats, Lunch, Takeout

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    Photo of banh mi (special) from Ba Lẹ Restaurant
    Photo Credit: @jwsong
  3. $$ | Chinese

    Good for: Casual Dinner, Sharing, Large Portions

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    Photo of Dry pot from Mala Restaurant
    Photo Credit: @crrystallin
  4. $$ | Bakery, Middle Eastern

    Good for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

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    Photo of Shakshuka from Sofra Bakery & Cafe
    Photo Credit: @paigehartnett
  5. $$ | Thai

    Good for: Casual Dinner, Atmosphere, Cocktails

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    Photo of Crying tiger
Pretty good sauce was stinky though from Thonglor
    Photo Credit: @ate_a_lot
  6. Photo of cumin lamb biang biang noodles from I Fresh Noodle
    Photo Credit: @dli503
  7. $$ | Delicatessen, Italian, Sandwiches

    Good for: Lunch, Takeout, Quick Bite

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    Photo of grilled steak sandwhich from Dave's Fresh Pasta
    Photo Credit: @angelajangg
  8. $$ | Hawaiian, Poke

    Good for: Takeout, Casual Dinner, Quick Bite

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    Photo of Mix plate with spicy tuna poke, mochiko fried chicken, and mac salad from Manoa Poke Shop
    Photo Credit: @kevinharkess
  9. Photo of DIY Sandwich from Vinal General Store
    Photo Credit: @maddymurphy
  10. $$ | Caribbean, Jamaican

    Good for: Takeout, Large Portions, Casual Dinner

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    Photo of Curry goat from Murl's Kitchen
    Photo Credit: @nataliadezubiaurre

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