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Uni is chef Ken Oringer's Japanese restaurant inside The Eliot Hotel on Commonwealth Avenue in Back Bay, built around sashimi, nigiri and maki alongside hot plates that borrow from street food around the world. It began in 2002 as a small sashimi bar in the lounge of Clio, Oringer's restaurant in the hotel, and in early 2016, after Clio's final service, it reopened as an expanded restaurant filling the space.

It suits sushi lovers who want inventive fish rather than a classic omakase counter, couples marking an occasion with the daily tasting menu, and anyone staying at The Eliot who wants a serious dinner without leaving the building. Service is dinner only, every night, and there is no dress code, although the restaurant notes that most guests dress up a little.

The menu

Executive chef David Bazirgan, who took over the kitchen in 2021 after years at No. 9 Park and in San Francisco, pairs the Mediterranean flavors he grew up with and traditional Japanese technique. The restaurant describes its seafood as coming from Tokyo's Tsukiji market and local New England catches. A recent dinner menu included a Hokkaido uni spoon with osetra caviar and quail egg yolk, Island Creek oysters, a long list of nigiri and sashimi such as chutoro, madai and shima aji, duck confit gyoza, miso black cod and A5 wagyu priced by the ounce.

Tasting menu or a la carte

Uni serves both every night. The daily tasting menu is the fullest version of the kitchen, with an optional beverage pairing, and the team will also build a chef's choice family-style meal around a budget. A weeknight prix fixe is served in the Uni Lounge. Prices are in the FAQ.

Private dining

Groups have several options: a chef's table high-top overlooking the bar for up to 12, Lower Uni (the original sashimi bar space) for up to 27, a private dining room for 50 seated or 65 standing, and full restaurant rental. Events can also be held elsewhere in The Eliot Hotel.

Sources: Uni, Ken Oringer, David Bazirgan, FAQ, private events, dinner menu, OpenTable. Checked September 27, 2026.

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Uni
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Call: +1 617-536-7200
Location
370A Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, 02215
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About Uni

Uni is chef Ken Oringer's Japanese restaurant inside The Eliot Hotel on Commonwealth Avenue in Back Bay, built around sashimi, nigiri and maki alongside hot plates that borrow from street food around the world. It began in 2002 as a small sashimi bar in the lounge of Clio, Oringer's restaurant in the hotel, and in early 2016, after Clio's final service, it reopened as an expanded restaurant filling the space.

It suits sushi lovers who want inventive fish rather than a classic omakase counter, couples marking an occasion with the daily tasting menu, and anyone staying at The Eliot who wants a serious dinner without leaving the building. Service is dinner only, every night, and there is no dress code, although the restaurant notes that most guests dress up a little.

The menu

Executive chef David Bazirgan, who took over the kitchen in 2021 after years at No. 9 Park and in San Francisco, pairs the Mediterranean flavors he grew up with and traditional Japanese technique. The restaurant describes its seafood as coming from Tokyo's Tsukiji market and local New England catches. A recent dinner menu included a Hokkaido uni spoon with osetra caviar and quail egg yolk, Island Creek oysters, a long list of nigiri and sashimi such as chutoro, madai and shima aji, duck confit gyoza, miso black cod and A5 wagyu priced by the ounce.

Tasting menu or a la carte

Uni serves both every night. The daily tasting menu is the fullest version of the kitchen, with an optional beverage pairing, and the team will also build a chef's choice family-style meal around a budget. A weeknight prix fixe is served in the Uni Lounge. Prices are in the FAQ.

Private dining

Groups have several options: a chef's table high-top overlooking the bar for up to 12, Lower Uni (the original sashimi bar space) for up to 27, a private dining room for 50 seated or 65 standing, and full restaurant rental. Events can also be held elsewhere in The Eliot Hotel.

Sources: Uni, Ken Oringer, David Bazirgan, FAQ, private events, dinner menu, OpenTable. Checked September 27, 2026.

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Phone: +1 617-536-7200

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are Uni's opening hours?+
Uni lists dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Q. How do I reserve a table at Uni?+
The reservations link on Uni's website goes to OpenTable, or call 617-536-7200. The restaurant holds tables for 15 minutes and asks for at least 24 hours' notice to cancel.
Q. How much is the tasting menu?+
Uni's FAQ lists the daily tasting menu at $225 per person, with an optional beverage pairing at $95 per person. A chef's choice family-style menu can be arranged for other budgets, with at least $150 per person recommended.
Q. Is there a dress code?+
No. Uni has no dress code, though it says most guests dress up a little.
Q. Is there valet parking?+
No. Uni does not offer valet. There is metered street parking, and the restaurant points to garages at 425 Newbury Street and 50 Dalton Street within walking distance.
Q. Is Uni inside The Eliot Hotel?+
Yes. Uni occupies the former Clio space in The Eliot Hotel at 370A Commonwealth Avenue, and its private events can use spaces in the hotel.
Q. Can Uni host a private party?+
Yes. Options run from a chef's table for up to 12 and Lower Uni for up to 27 to a private dining room for 50 seated or 65 standing, or the whole restaurant.
Q. Does Uni offer takeout?+
Yes. Online ordering is linked from the restaurant's website, with delivery through DoorDash.