Rachel Rafih's James Beard-nominated noodle bar in Lynn is worth the trip beyond Boston proper. The spicy wontons swim in a chili oil that builds slowly; the green onion noodles are springy and deeply savory; and the rotating specials showcase a kitchen operating at a genuinely high level. One of the region's most exciting restaurants.
Nightshade Noodle Bar
Nightshade Noodle Bar is one of the best fine dining restaurant restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.
Rachel Rafih's James Beard-nominated noodle bar in Lynn is worth the trip beyond Boston proper. The spicy wontons swim in a chili oil that builds slowly; the green onion noodles are springy and deeply savory; and the rotating specials showcase a kitchen operating at a genuinely high level. One of the region's most exciting restaurants.

What makes Nightshade Noodle Bar worth the move
Nightshade Noodle Bar looks like a good night-out option in Boston in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.6 rating across 529 Google reviews.
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- Address
- 73 Exchange St, Lynn, MA 01901, USA
- Phone
- (781) 780-9470
- Price
- $$$
- TastyPals score
- Unavailable
- Google rating
- 4.6 (529 reviews)
- Cuisine
- fine dining restaurant
- Neighborhood
- Boston
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