Who, What & Where We Are
Chickadee is an award-winning, New England born and Mediterranean inspired restaurant situated in Boston’s Seaport, within the creative mecca that is the Innovation and Design Building (IDB).
Named after the state bird of Massachusetts, Chickadee is a collaboration between long time friends and industry veterans, Chef John daSilva and Ted Kilpatrick. Drawing from their unbeatable pedigree in such acclaimed restaurants as No. 9 Park & O Ya, they, alongside their talented team, have created one of Boston’s most sought after culinary experiences.
Upon opening in Summer of 2018, Chickadee quickly received one of the highest national honors as a James Beard Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant. Locally, The Boston Globe awarded Chickadee with 3.5 stars and deemed it “Restaurant of the Year” for its “refined yet craveable food,” while Boston magazine named Chickadee one of the top restaurants of 2018 and one of the 50 Best Restaurants of 2019.
Our thoughts on food & drink
We offer a seasonal menu highlighting ingredients from local farms, markets, and producers. Our full bar boasts a cocktail program that draws inspiration from the kitchen. We also offer a thoughtfully curated wine list and a selection of local, craft beers and ciders.
Our approach to fun & hospitality
We here at Chickadee are big on having fun, while maintaining a standard of excellence when it comes to the guest experience. In addition to being the state bird, chickadees are innately industrious, curious, and social creatures; they are creative opportunity seekers, and are able to rise to any occasion, no matter where their adventures take them! The approach to service at Chickadee in many ways mimics these characteristics.
We look forward to serving you, one delicious morsel at a time.
Our Staff
John daSilva: Chef / Owner
Ted Kilpatrick: Beverage Director / Owner
Patrick Brenner: General Manager
John daSilva
A lifelong New England resident, Chef/Owner John daSilva, graduated from the New England Culinary Institute in 2004. He trained in various kitchens including The Boarding House on Nantucket Island and Barbara Lynch's flagship No. 9 Park before opening Spoke Wine Bar in 2013. During his time at Spoke, John received a great deal of critical acclaim, being named one of Zagat’s “30 Under 30” for Boston and earning the title “Rising Star Chef” from StarChefs.com. Most recently John was named “Best Chef, Up & Coming” from Boston Magazine. When he's not in the kitchen, John enjoys watching the Boston Celtics and exploring New England with his adorable daughter Maple.
Ted Kilpatrick
Beverage Director/Owner Ted Kilpatrick has only ever worked in hospitality. It was while attending Northeastern University in Boston that the calling grew louder and bartending turned from extra cash to a chosen profession. Ted worked at some of the best restaurants in Boston, including Radius, Sel de la Terre and L'Espalier, before landing at No. 9 Park in 2009. It was there that he quickly progressed to management and made a name for himself in the national cocktail community. Most recently, Ted spent four years in New York City opening three ambitious restaurants and bars (o ya - NYC, Covina, and Roof at Park South) in a boutique hotel in the NoMad neighborhood. Ted and his wife Heather returned to Boston in 2018 with a new baby, Vivienne, a new restaurant, Chickadee, and a weird bulldog named Walter.