Tucked away on a beautiful Beacon Hill sidestreet, Lala Rokh offers an inspiring cultural tour of Persian cuisine and tranquil intimacy. The series of small dining spaces make the dining experience wonderfully private as the knowledgeable, unobtrusive waitstaff present plates of curries, meats, and vegetables seasoned with specially-imported spices. Arouse the taste buds with the Kashk-E Bademjan (roast eggplant with goat's milk; $7) before preceding on to the demure but filling Abgusht (lamb shank; $18) or Morgh (saffron dark chicken; $15). You still won't want to leave enchanting LaLa Rokh, so savor the gentle desserts like the baklava ($6) and creme caramel ($7) as you linger for hours. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Very small Beacon Hill Starbucks with a few stools to choose from and no bathroom. If you need a quick in and out cup of coffee, and no need to lounge with your laptop, this is the best place for you.

Thin crust pizza in Beacon Hill. They are always bustling with Beacon Hillers waiting to snap the daily pizza, with unique toppings and deli combinations. The family-style dinning area keeps pizza friendly. Take-out is a good alternative as delivery time can often be 45 minutes to 1 hour.

The Hill Tavern is Beacon Hill's neighborhood bar. Standing proud on bustling Cambridge Street, the Hill Tavern is the perfect spot for a great burger, big brunch, or tasty beer. The house burger contains seven ounces of top-flight ground sirloin, which arrives courtesy of Savenor's (Beacon Hill's top butcher), wood-grilled to juicy perfection and served with hand-cut fries.The clientele is mainly local 20's and 30 somethings that either enjoy the new seated patio, or stand in the crowded bar on a weekend night. Either it be a low key dinner with friends or a place to watch the Red Sox game, the Hill Tavern is the place to be. This is the best bar around! Tip: Stop by weekdays, 4pm-6pm, and enjoy half-priced appetizers (chips and salsa, wings, chicken tenders). Also, if you're on a date, ask to be seated in the quiet, secluded side dining room which is partially obscured from the bar.

Fabulous food at a great price. This take out joint is most widely known by sweet tooth Beacon Hillers as a fro yo hot spot. However, it is so much more than that. Cafe Podima offers by delivery, pick up, or dine in, a vast array of sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, calzones, and soups. Hearty food at a great price, and the calzones really nip that hangover in the bud!

Fabulous local favorite. Finally, North end worthy Italian food right here in Beacon Hill! Generous portions and low prices keep Beacon Hillers eagerly returning to this small space on Cambridge street. You know you made it to the right place when you smell garlic in the air, hear Frank Sinatra crooning through the speakers on the street, and see the hungry dinner crowd lining the street waiting for a table. Open for lunch and dinner, Antonio's has a small and reasonably priced Italian wine list and accepts major credit cards.

Cafe Latino offers authentic Latin cuisine and a full line of office catering options. The Menu offerings are home-made and include delicious choices including the Cubanos Sandwich and Chicken Fajita. This place will not disappoint. It is a unique, original lunch option amidst the sea of boring corporate joints. All dishes are served with rice, beans and plaintain....and complimentary latin music videos on the t.v while waiting to order!

Hands down, best sushi in Boston and the best value as well! Once you get over the fact that you enter through the Dunkin Donuts or the Deli, you'll see Osaka is a true hidden gem! Again, the sushi is top notch and the service is excellent. The spirited chatter between wife running the floor and husband behind the sushi bar is a spectacle in and of itself. Do take time and wander away from your sushi favorites and try some of the wonderful Korean dishes available as well.

Since 1937, The Paramount restaurant has been a long-standing Boston favorite, evoking the history and character of Beacon Hill. It's easily accessible and centrally located on historic Charles Street. Nestled between the boutique storefronts and quaint cafes, The Paramount provides the perfect atmosphere for just about any occasion. Whether it's a casual dinner, a first date, or a special anniversary, you'll certainly find something in this cozy restaurant that will cater to your dining desires. During the day this place functions to the beat of its own drum as diners stand in line and order, pay at the counter, and then take their seat to enjoy one of Boston's best brunches. At night, the Paramount become much more quiet and relaxed, while retaining all of its neighborhood charm. This is a local favorite and keeps Bostonians coming back for the friendly service and great food! Be sure to say hi to friendly Carlos, the long-time owner, and he might even give you a drink on the house!

The dining room, designed by Cheryl and Jeffrey Katz of C&J Katz, radiates a quiet and timeless elegance in the form of a muted taupe palette and dark polished wood floors. Let the chef pamper you while you linger over creative updates of European delicacies and a view of the Boston Common. No. 9 Park is the ideal spot for those with plenty of time and money to spend on a memorable evening. The tasting menu of 7 or 9 courses ($85/110 or $135/185 with wine) offers an array of the chef's daily specialties with innovative additions. But the extremely attentive staff is more than willing to help you design your own dining experience, complete with savory options like appetizers of Maind diver scallops and entrees of butter poached lobster ($17), duet of veal, or crispy duck ($35). Sweet choices, such as the rhubarb rose vacherin with Tahitian vanilla meringue, are simply divine, and complimentary macaroons accompany the check. A café menu (entrees $15-25) in a similar style is less formal than the main dining room, and the bar serves up a variety of liqueurs, wines by the glass ($9-14) and a dazzling pear martini ($11). Entrees $20-50. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.