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Florentine Cafe

The Florentine Cafe is known for their superior food and as one of the oldest bars in Boston. Nice ambiance, looks European. Windows open wide to the street in warm weather, just as cafes do in London. Big, friendly after work crowd at the ample bar. The menu presents a wide range of specialties from pasta to racks of lamb.

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Address: 333 Hanover St
Getting there: T: Haymarket
Hours: Noon-midnight daily
Price: Full meal will be around $35
Website: cafeflorentine.com (opens in a new tab)

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