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Parish Café

4 Votes / 3.5 Avg

361 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 (see street view)

• (617) 247-4777

Parish Cafe

Cross Street(s):	Arlington St.
Cuisine:	American
Dress:	Casual
Hours:	M-Sa 11:30am-1am Su noon-1am; bar open until 2am
Lunch:	Yes
Dinner:	Yes
Parking:	No

The Parish Cafe is like the Norton Anthology of Boston's culinary cosmos. The list of culinary contributors reads like a Who's Who of Boston chefs: Todd English (Olives), Jody Adams (Rialto), Lydia Shire (Excelsior—formerly Biba) and other big stars descend from their constellations to endow the menu with incredible specialty sandwiches ($9-20) which do marvelous things with chicken, portabello, lobster, brioche, focaccia. The best bartenders in the scene also contribute towards a highly creative martini menu ($5.75-7.50). The Parish Cafe was voted the best purveyor of sandwiches 4 years in a row, and the Unofficial Guide heartily concurs. They also offer a beer card program in which you must taste all of their offered beers to earn a prized mug engraved with anything you like.

This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

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AndreaEGunn

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

This inventive restaurant asks some of Boston’s best chefs from high-end restaurants to make a signature sandwich for this casual restuarant. What’s the result? Some delicious eats. Creative combinations, seasonal sandwiches, and a great dimly-lit atmosphere make Parish Café a hot spot for culinary experts and everyday Joe’s alike. Reasonable prices, a great wine and drink list, and outdoor seating in the warmer seasons make Parish Café a great Back Bay restaurant. Don’t be afraid to ask the servers about the sandwiches, most of them are opinionated and not afraid to give a frank review.

Jhoyer

	Thursday, March 06, 2008
A must visit when I am in that part of the Back Bay. I love the outdoor seating in the summer and the people watching is great. Although it can get really busy, the inventive sandwiches are totally worth it.