Chickadee is one of the best mediterranean restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.
Chickadee is what happens when a Gloucester-raised chef channels his Sicilian and Portuguese family table through the lens of New England's coastline — and lands it squarely in one of Boston's most self-consciously ambitious neighborhoods.
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Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Chickadee is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Chickadee works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Lobster Campanelle and Smoked Sea Trout Dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 661 Google reviews.
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Chickadee is a Mediterranean restaurant located in Boston, Boston. Chickadee is what happens when a Gloucester-raised chef channels his Sicilian and Portuguese family table through the lens of New England's coastline — and lands it squarely in one of Boston's most self-consciously ambitious neighborhoods.
Chickadee is best for date night. Chickadee works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Lobster Campanelle and Smoked Sea Trout Dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 661 Google reviews.
Chickadee is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.4 from 661 reviews
Start with Lobster Campanelle, Smoked Sea Trout Dip, Crispy Hen of the Woods and Roasted Sea Scallops. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Chickadee holds a 9.4 Google rating from 661 reviews. Chickadee works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Lobster Campanelle and Smoked Sea Trout Dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 661 Google reviews.
Chickadee is located at 21 Drydock Ave, Boston, MA 02210, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Chickadee is tagged for date night dining. Chickadee works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Lobster Campanelle and Smoked Sea Trout Dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 661 Google reviews.
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