When you stay at The Eliot Hotel, you are not just booking a room in one of Boston’s iconic boutique properties - you are also steps from UNI, one of Back Bay’s standout dining destinations. Guests can enjoy its cuisine in the restaurant or through room service in their guestroom or suite.
What Is UNI?
UNI is a lively, contemporary Japanese izakaya located off the main lobby of The Eliot Hotel on Commonwealth Avenue. The concept draws on the izakaya tradition: a relaxed, social atmosphere where exceptional food meets great drinks and long, unhurried evenings.
The menu is built around:
- Innovative sashimi, nigiri and makimono
- Global street food-inspired small plates
- Craft cocktails designed to complement the cuisine
- An extensive sake program
UNI blends influences, defies categories and consistently surprises—exactly what you would expect from a kitchen led by one of Boston’s most celebrated chefs. UNI describes itself as a contemporary izakaya led by Chef/Owner Ken Oringer. [41]
Chef Ken Oringer
Chef/Owner Ken Oringer is the culinary force behind UNI. His career includes experience at renowned kitchens in New York, Providence, Boston and San Francisco, and his work at UNI brings together creativity, precision and hospitality.
Chef Oringer received the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northeast in 2001. At UNI, his decades of experience inform a menu that combines Japanese technique with global culinary influences.
Breakfast & Room Service
UNI is not only a dinner destination. A Continental Buffet Breakfast is served in the UNI dining room:
- Monday through Friday: 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
- Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
For guests who prefer to stay in, room service is available, bringing UNI’s cuisine directly to guestrooms and suites.
Host a Private Event at UNI
UNI offers an engaging setting for private celebrations and group dining, including:
- A 14-person communal table for intimate group dinners
- Private dining rooms for seated events
- A full restaurant buyout for exclusive gatherings
Whether planning a birthday dinner, business dinner or pre-wedding celebration, contact UNI at info@uni-boston.com to begin planning.
A Dining Destination in Back Bay
Some hotel restaurants exist for convenience. UNI is a destination in its own right. Guests dine here not simply because it is nearby, but because it is one of Boston’s most exciting culinary experiences.
If you are planning a trip to Boston and wondering where to eat in Back Bay, start here. And if you are already staying at The Eliot, consider yourself very lucky.
Explore UNI and plan your visit at eliothotel.com/dining.
UNI Restaurant at The Eliot Hotel | 370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 | info@uni-boston.com