Krasi
Greek restaurant · Back Bay
48 Gloucester St, Boston, MA 02115
Highlights
Contemporary Greek meze & wine bar with house-made breads
Contemporary Greek meze & wine bar with house-made breads
"Krasi is a hard reservation to snag, but it lives up to the hype: excellent Greek food, wine, and hospitality, in a sleek yet warm and welcoming space. The kitchen is led by chef and owner Theo Tsilipanos, culinary director Brendan Pelley, and executive chef Jerry Pabla, with the wine program by Jeremiah Cates. Fresh-baked breads, dips (think tzatziki, spicy whipped feta, taramosalata), Greek cheeses, and dishes like the sungold and mushroom orzo, octopus souvlaki, and braised lamb shank are all exceptional and great for sharing." - Anna Darrow
"The team at Back Bay Greek hot spot Krasi knows how to brunch. Start with pitchers of mimosas made with blood orange, saffron, and Greek sparkling wine or soul-warming cups of Greek herbal tea and build out a stunning brunch feast from there: fried olive oil pancakes, spanakopita croissants, picture-perfect peinirli (a boat-shaped dough filled with spinach, leeks, cheese, and topped with a sunny-side-up egg), and so much more. Note: Book in advance for this one; seats fill up fast. Brunch service runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday." - Erika Adams
"Krasi, a swanky Greek wine bar and restaurant located just off of a bustling corner of Newbury Street in Back Bay, opened just before the pandemic hit in 2020. Now, you’ll be lucky if you score a reservation. The fun-loving team leads a boisterous service with regional Greek plates that are hard to find elsewhere in the city, and you can dive deeper into the country’s culinary culture with the cool Greek wine programs at the restaurant, including a weekly educational wine-tasting night called Symposium Wednesday. Insider tip: Can’t get in for dinner? Krasi also runs a legendary weekend brunch service that occasionally includes drag performances and is generally a great scene." - Erika Adams
"Brunch at this Greek spot is endorsed by the gods. Specifically, Aphrodite, Dionysus, Poseidon, and others with holy palates whose portraits watch over the dining room. Tables at Krasi for us mortals are hard to come by, but trust us that the food is well worth the fuss. Order the greens-packed peinirli, baked feta with roasted carrots, and the breaded and fried potato wedges, which will give you an impossible standard by which to hold all other potato dishes. There’s no such thing as “bottomless” mimosas in Massachusetts thanks to our puritanical alcohol laws, but Krasi has an extensive Greek wine list with select carafes for $30. " - lala thaddeus
"Greek wines are chronically overlooked, but Back Bay’s Krasi is trying to change that. Wine director Evan Turner has constructed an astoundingly deep list that ranges from classic, approachable Assyrtiko to complex, muscular Mavrodaphne grown in pre-phylloxera vineyards. The menu of Greek meze focuses on light, refreshing Mediterranean flavors that allow the wine to shine. Polished and fashionable, the space provides an ideal backdrop for a first date and a business dinner alike." - Erika Adams
