Experts' Choice Award Ten Tables
What the experts agree on
True to its name, this tiny Jamaica Plain gem literally has ten tables, creating an intimate dinner-party feel. Experts praise its short, creative seasonal menu—reservations are essential.
“Tiny, cozy Ten Tables makes diners happy with creative food for reasonable prices.”
– Boston Globe
Fodor's "An enchanting mix of Gallic elegance and chummy neighborhood revelry–both in the atmosphere and the food." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located in Jamaica Plain, Ten Tables sources its ingredients from local purveyors and builds its modern American cuisine around seasonal produce." Full review
Zagat4.6
""Small but mighty" is the motto of this "delightful" pair in Harvard Square and Jamaica Plain, where the "fabulous" seasonal European–New American menu "isn't large"." Full review
Concierge "The menu is mind-expanding—a fusion of cuisines that ranges from pastas and house-made sausages to Portuguese fish stew to chorizo-stuffed Giannone chicken."
Gayot14.0
"Owner Krista Kranyak and crew graft a bit of Gallic sophistication onto ingredients both homemade and locally sourced, then nudge them into wonderfully eclectic forms." Full review
Time Out "On any given night, the lucky few who score reservations at this diminutive bistro have front-row seats for the show put on by the crew in the open kitchen." Full review
Rough Guide "This inviting date spot was designed to feel like an intimate dinner party – there really are only ten tables – although they’ve recently added a low-lit bar."
Not For Tourists "Short, precise, inspired menu. Delicious."
Travel + Leisure "At Krista Kranyak’s modest masterpiece, Ten Tables, it’s possible to feast on a few small bites, but making a reservation to try their fishermen’s stew or peppercorn-rubbed hangar steak is best." Full review
The Infatuation "It's a small, comfortable spot in Jamaica Plain that feels like an extension of your living room, even if you don't live in the neighborhood." Full review
