10 Boston Restaurants Where You Can Carbo-Load Before The Marathon

Anthem Kitchen and Bar

Anthem has a marathon special the night before and the day of the marathon: for $10, you can have as much pasta as you want.

That's a good pretty good deal.

Avila Modern Mediterranean

One Charles Street South

Nothing is more synonymous with "carbs" than pasta. Avila Modern Mediterranean has Bottomless Pasta Bowls for $12.

You can get the homemade fettuccine with broccoli rabe, organic baby mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, and shaved parmigiana, or the fusilli bolognese with braised veal, beef, pork, and tomato sauce.

Bottega Fiorentina

313 Harvard St.

This place has fantastic imported pastas. It also has 11 sauces available every day, and many more available on a rotating basis.

If pasta is not your thing, its sandwiches taste even better than they look.

Carlo's Cucina Italian

131 Brighton Ave.

Carlo's is open for both lunch and dinner.

The menu features a variety of protein parmigiana panini sandwiches. It also has linguine, tortellini, and penne dishes.

Cuffs

350 Stuart St.

Located inside the Loews Boston Back Bay Hotel, Cuffs is an Irish bar with hearty food and a festive atmosphere.

Some good options here are the linguine pesto "Lake Como" style for $14, and the lentil and quinoa burger for $16. There is also an extensive drink menu for after the race.

Da Vinci Ristorante

162 Columbus Ave.

Da Vinci has a "Carb-Loading Pre-Marathon Dinner" with a number of mouthwatering items.

The Runner's Penne, at $26, is whole wheat pasta with garlic, basil and plum tomato sauce. Or try the $34 Finish Line Shrimp Linguine, whole wheat linguine served with shrimp and white wine cherry tomato sauce.

Dave’s Fresh Pasta

81 Holland Ave.

Dave's is a specialty food and wine shop that has great homemade pasta and sauces.

You can either have the dishes prepared for you, or you can take it home and cook it yourself. It is ideal for those who want to take the food back to the hotel and eat in private.