Best of Boston

2025 Best Neighborhood Restaurant, East Boston

Cunard Tavern

The globetrotting menu at Cunard Tavern pays homage to the nearby entry port of many Boston immigrants, with creative spins on Italian, Latin, Asian, and American fare. James Beard Award–winning chef Tony Messina, who’s now based in L.A. but hails from Eastie, oversees this fun fusion menu from afar, including everything from fried-mortadella steamed buns to grilled swordfish with chermoula.

24 Orleans St., Boston, 617-567-7609, cunardtavern.com