Cafe Mamtaz is pretty much your only option for Indian in South Boston, so luckily it’s pretty good.

Local 149 is a gastropub in South Boston. It’s not a great place, but it’ll do.

Capo is an enormous and (sadly) mediocre Italian restaurant and bar in South Boston.

Fat Baby is a sushi place in South Boston where the focus less on the sushi and more on the fun.

Roza Lyons is a nice little drinking spot on East Broadway in South Boston.

Rondo’s is a South Boston sandwich shop with big, cheap subs.

Loco Taqueria is a really crowded and fun taco bar in South Boston.

Cafe Polonia is a little Polish place in South Boston that will make you wish for more little Polish places.

Moonshine 152 is a great little restaurant in South Boston that serves Asian-ish street food.

Ilona is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in the South End. It’s a beautiful spot filled with beautiful South End people, and the food is great.

Gustazo is a fun Cuban place in Porter Square with a big menu of small plates and good cocktails.

Sweet Rice is a casual Thai/sushi place Jamaica Plain. It’s a good option for a casual bite if you’re in the neighborhood.

El Oriental De Cuba is a small Cuban restaurant in Jamaica Plain with some great empanadas.

Vee Vee is an American restaurant in Jamaica Plain that’s in the running for the award of “JP-est restaurant,” which is a good thing.

Alex’s Chimi’s is a counter-service Dominican place in Jamaica Plain.

KO Pies is a chill spot for meat pies and outdoor Jenga on the industrial waterfront of East Boston.