The Coolest BYOB Restaurants Around Boston

Stop by 300 Saratoga Cafe for Italian cuisine that’s locally sourced. This café is the first in East Boston to become BYOB. With over a dozen homemade pasta entrées, seafood options, and appetizers such as the Nonna-approved meatballs, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Bring in your own beer or wine bottle, and 300 Saratoga will happily serve you a glass. (No uncorking or bottling fees involved.) The veal marsala and risotto del Giomo are a few patron favorites that will make you think you’re at a North End restaurant.

Just outside Boston, in the town of Winthrop, is Cafe Rossetti’s. A simple exterior hides this gem of a restaurant from those who may not know of it. BYOB makes this hot spot very affordable. Bring your own favorite bottle of wine or a six-pack, and enjoy the pairing with fresh pasta, steak, pork, or seafood dishes. This location is also very close to Logan Airport, making it a perfect stop for visitors looking for a nearby bite.

This café lies in Wellesley, just a short drive outside the city of Boston. A local’s favorite, complete with a quaint interior, Cafe Mangal serves up Turkish-inspired Mediterranean dishes to locals and visitors alike. Bring your own alcohol to enjoy alongside Turkish Borek, kebabs, or classic American fare for an inexpensive, tasty bite. Enjoy the charming atmosphere by planning to get there early—seats can fill up fast! And if you save room for an after-dinner treat, there are homemade desserts like baklava to savor.

This unique café has locations in both Somerville and Brookline’s Coolidge Corner. Stop by with friends or family for a relaxed night of playing board games in a casual atmosphere. These cafés have over 1,000 board games to choose from, so everyone is bound to find a new game they’ve never played before. For a small uncorking fee of $2, you can bring in your own beer or wine—as well as outside food—so bring a group in on weeknights or weekends!