Whether you’re running in the 118th Boston Marathon or not, there are food specials for everyone this weekend. Restaurants throughout the Hub will be offering special deals, bottomless pasta and plenty of cocktails to keep the party going through the big day. Whether you’re in downtown Boston, Dorchester or Newton, there’s sure to be a scrumptious restaurant deal in your backyard. Below, we’ve rounded up a few of the best Boston Marathon food deals happening in and around the city – perfect for getting your carb and cocktail fix this weekend.
Anthem Kitchen + Bar
Celebrate this year’s Boston Marathon early with Anthem’s special all weekend long. The Faneuil Hall restaurant will be featuring a bottomless bowl of pasta for just $10.
BOKX 109 American Prime
If you’re watching the race out in Newton, stop by Bokx 109 for their Marathon specials. The restaurant will be offering a few carbo-loading favorites as well as signature 26.2 Bokx Bag for runners on Marathon Monday. The bags will include bottled water, a banana, and a Power Bar.
dante
dante is hosting an All You Can Eat Pasta Marathon on April 20. The special will include a variety of handmade pasta dishes including Tomato Basil, Zucchine, Aglio e Olio and more.
dbar
The Dorchester restaurant, dbar, will be offering pasta specials starting today through Monday, April 21. Apparently, the chefs plan to go “head-to-head” to cook up their own custom pasta recipes for guests.
Fairsted Kitchen
The Brookline restaurant will be debuting its patio on Marathon Monday – complete with garden lights and a beer garden. Yep. The restaurant’s patio will transform for one day only into The Fairsted Biergarten from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Marathon Monday. The kitchen will be serving up italian sausages with peppers and onions for $5.
Heirloom Kitchen
This popular Dedham restaurant will be offering locally-sourced and energy-fueling fare for runners. Options will include a Pea Tendril Salad and plenty of fresh pasta such as slow-cooked Rigatoni Bolognese, Fusilli primavera, and more.
The Living Room
The North End restaurant will be celebrating this year’s Boston Marathon with their “Boston Strong” Martini special available throughout April. The cocktail includes a “yellow ribbon” lemon and blueberry garnish to honor the city of Boston.
Ribelle
The popular Washington Square eatery will open at 11 a.m. on Marathon Monday. Guests can enjoy a variety of menu items including pizzas, pastas, salads, and sandwiches. The front windows will also be open so that diners can watch the runners pass by throughout the day.
The Salty Pig
Stop by The Salty Pig on Marathon Monday to try some of their special dishes for that day. The restaurant, located around the corner from the Boylston St. finish line, will feature a selection of pastas, sandwiches, and pizza as well as three options for meats & cheese. Specialty cocktails will also be available for guests.
