What is the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Russian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Russian Restaurant is Winter Hill, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 80.3% at a typical address. 13 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Russian Restaurant across Boston's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods in Boston, the average projected chance that a Russian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.4% at a typical address. Winter Hill, ranked #1, is at 80.3% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Russian Restaurant in Boston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Boston for Russian Restaurant include Beacon Hill (ranked last, at 57.7% at a good address and 52.9% at a typical address), Back Bay, and Chinatown. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Russian Restaurant survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

Survivability Rankings for Russian Restaurant in Boston

Q: Where in Boston would a Russian Restaurant make the most money?

It depends on the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. Check it in the live tool for each Boston address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Russian Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Boston?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Boston neighborhoods to open a Russian Restaurant, at a good address, from Winter Hill (84.0% survival) to Beacon Hill.

April 24, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Winter Hill: 84.0% at a good address, 80.3% at a typical address for Russian Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 13 of 52 ranked

Average across the 52 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.4% for Russian Restaurants

Most challenging area: Beacon Hill: 57.7% at a good address, 52.9% at a typical address

Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Russian Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Russian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Russian Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Boston to open a Russian Restaurant is Winter Hill, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.3% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 61.5%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Beacon Hill, at 57.7% at a good address and 52.9% at a typical address. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Boston to Open a Russian Restaurant?

Winter Hill ranks #1 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods in and around Boston for Russian Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Winter Hill	Boston	84.0%	80.3%	84.0%	61.5%
2	Davis Square	Boston	83.9%	78.9%	84.0%	61.0%
3	Central Hill	Boston	83.6%	80.7%	84.0%	66.9%
4	Teele Square	Boston	83.6%	80.6%	83.6%	74.6%
5	Magoun Square	Boston	83.6%	80.4%	83.6%	66.0%
6	Porter Square	Boston	83.6%	78.9%	84.0%	67.8%
7	Ball Square	Boston	83.6%	77.1%	84.0%	58.4%
8	North Cambridge	Boston	83.6%	77.0%	84.0%	49.4%
9	East Somerville	Boston	83.6%	75.8%	84.0%	58.4%
10	The Port	Boston	82.4%	66.0%	83.6%	48.0%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Where in or Around Boston Would a Russian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Russian Restaurant would make the most money in or around Boston comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Winter Hill is ranked #1 for Russian Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.3% at a typical address; Beacon Hill is ranked last of the 52, at 57.7% at a good address and 52.9% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Russian Restaurant in Boston requires careful location choice. Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Russian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.4% at a typical address. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Russian Restaurant in or Around Boston?

When selecting a location for a Russian Restaurant in or around Boston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. When evaluating a potential location, Revenue Capture Score should be the first number you look at. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. The analysis behind these rankings spans millions of data points across competition, spending, and mobility. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Where in or Around Boston Should I Start a Russian Restaurant?

StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Winter Hill, Davis Square, and Central Hill, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and Chinatown. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open a Russian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Russian Restaurant in Boston is Winter Hill, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.3% at a typical address, followed by Davis Square and Central Hill. 13 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

Can a Russian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Boston?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Russian Restaurant Rankings in Boston Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Boston.

Is a Russian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In Winter Hill, the projected chance that a new Russian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 80.3% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Russian Restaurant in Boston

For Russian Restaurant tenants in Boston's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years at a typical address is:

Winter Hill: 80.3%
Davis Square: 78.9%
Central Hill: 80.7%

Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Boston for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Boston to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Boston.

Business Survivability Rankings: Boston: See how Russian Restaurant compares to all other business types in Boston
Best Cities to Open a Russian Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Russian Restaurant
Business Survivability in Winter Hill, Boston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Davis Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Central Hill, Boston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Boston are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Boston

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.

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