Not too pricey but still nice enough to impress clients

[emmazum]

I am visiting Boston in a few weeks for a trade show and need a good place down town to take some clients. I don't want to break the bank but still want to give them a quality meal.

[CambridgeKathy]

I generally take out-of-town clients to the North End, which is close to downtown. There are some moderately-priced Italian restaurants like Bacco and Marco, which have decent food and a nice atmosphere. I also like Petit Robert Bistro and Eastern Standard in Kenmore, and over in Cambridge, I take clients to Central Kitchen and Rendezvous. The entrees at Rendezvous are in the mid-20s, so it may be a little beyond the budget.

Not downtown but over in Charlestown is Navy Yard Bistro. They have great food and reasonable wine list. They are located in a historic building.

[DoubleMan]

For decent food, low prices, and a room that is far nicer than it deserves to be, Laurel on the Back Bay/South End border is nice.

I really like the Eastern Standard recommendation.

If it is a small group, a place like Pops in the South End may work.

Near South Station is Les Zygomates, which is a bit more expensive than these other places, but has a great and affordable wine list.