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1. Toscana Bar Italiano

4.8

Exceptional(1320)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Beverly

Booked 24 times today

When the techniques of old world Italian cuisine meets the style and sophistication of modern dining. An intimate dining experience with a menu that ranges from shareable appetizers and small plates to Chef's authentic Italian specials. Well known for stylish cocktails including our famous Espresso Martini, and sophisticated wine program. Igloo dining is now available during the winter months!

2. Ellis Square Social

4.5

Awesome(689)

Price: Moderate

• International • Beverly

Booked 11 times today

Ellis Square Social is a neighborhood restaurant and craft cocktail bar located in historic Ellis Square, in the heart of downtown Beverly. Our Depression era building features a bustling dining room, with an authentic tin ceiling, reclaimed wood floor, period lighting, and tufted banquette, providing a warm and comfortable space for an evening out. Casual diners have the choice to seat at our beautiful cast pewter bar for a classic cocktail or craft beer as well as high tops around the bar and counter seating on the window overlooking Cabot Street. At Ellis Square Social, we believe in serving an outstanding home-made product in a sustainable and responsible way, while helping the local economy by buying from local producers.

3. La Qchara

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4.8

Exceptional(1)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Beverly

Booked 2 times today

La Qchara brings the authentic tastes of Central and South America to your table with great ingredients and a passion for cuisine and culture. Whether you’re in the mood for a margarita or a beer with a carne asada, a Mole enchilada or want a plate of our famous tacos accompanied by yuca fries, you’ll find something new to love every time you visit our restaurant.We’re open seven days a week for, dinner, lunch and brunch on weekends, so come by today. Along with our great Central and South American selections. Want a food truck? simply submit an inquiry form on our website and we will get right back to youInterested in our Food Truck for your next event?

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4. Elia Taverna Marblehead

4.9

Exceptional(68)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Marblehead

Booked 7 times today

Family owned local Greek cuisine. Serving delicious food with homemade recipes, in a small cozy atmosphere. Hard to find amazing Greek wines that will surprise you. Shrimp Santorini, Mediterranean Grill, grilled octopus, are just some of the amazing dishes we server. Voted 2nd must try restaurant in the Marblehead, Salem, Swampscott area. "Neighborhood Gem"

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5. Rossetti Restaurant of Lynn

4.9

Exceptional(2570)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lynn

Booked 22 times today

Rossetti Restaurant aims to serve well executed, traditional Italian cuisine, alongside the art of mixology and inspired craft cocktails. Our kitchen offers a variety of classic and new age dishes with nothing but the best ingredients. Our bar and resident mixologists offer fantastic service and cocktails, highlighted by details: hand-cut ice, house made bitters, barrel aged concoctions, and daily fresh squeezed juices. We aim to please all of our guests, and make sure we create a casually elegant, but most importantly, comfortable atmosphere. We hope to see you there!

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6. Paradiso Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(497)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Swampscott

Booked 10 times today

Paradiso Ristorante is a family-friendly restaurant located across from the Swampscott train station. Small kitchen with big flavors. Executive Chef Benedetto Carenza from Avellino, Italy prepares Italian cuisine that will make you want to lick your plate. All menu items are cooked to order. Quality is our number one priority. Enjoy the ambiance of our “soon” newly renovated lounge and dining room. The casual atmosphere of our lounge offers 6 flat screen TVs, along with our dining room, outdoor heated patio and outdoor tent.

7. Valsos Table

4.1

Excellent(7)

Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Lynn

Booked 1 time today

Valsos Table and Bar is an authentic around the world culinary experience located in the heart of Lynn, Massachusetts, steps away from Lynn Memorial Auditorium. We have cultivated this menu off of our life experiences, from studying a large array of different cuisines, to even dialing it back to our earliest childhood memories of our mother picking fresh vegetables and herbs from her garden to prepare dinner. The menu we have created for you, is a fusion of Italian, Spanish Latin and American cuisine. Here at Valsos, we make everything from scratch, we pride ourselves in making each moment you share with us a memorable and delicious one! We have always been firm believers that a great meal, can bring everyone together. We hope that when you bite into each dish you can feel the love and joy put into creating each plate.

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8. Ithaki Modern Mediterranean

4.7

Exceptional(1289)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Peabody

Booked 12 times today

PLEASE CALL US FOR RESERVATIONS AT 978-356.0099ITHAKI continues to delight the senses - cuisine steeped in tradition yet innovatively crafted, warm and professional service, elegant dining rooms. Please join us in savoring our Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, food created under the warmth of the sun and enjoyed in the spirit of friendship and camaraderie.

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9. Giacomo's Ristorante - Melrose

4.7

Exceptional(1226)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Melrose

Booked 37 times today

Giacomo's Ristorante in Melrose provides delicious Italian cuisine in a comfortable, traditional atmosphere. Open for dinner, enjoy convenient parking and large portions of authentic Italian meals suitable for both everyday dining and special occasions. Giacomo's Ristorante offers dishes, including fried calamari, Prince Edward Island mussels, home made Maine crab cakes, cream filled fresh mozzarella over tomato salad with honey-basil vinaigrette and more. There is also arugula salad, veal parmigiana, chicken piccata, grilled beef tenderloin, grilled tuna, pan roasted cod and more, as well as some vegetarian entree options. After dinner, enjoy desserts, such as tiramisu along with coffee or cocktails.

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10. Magia Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(537)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Danvers

Booked 14 times today

Magia Restaurant and Bar is an Italian dining experience presented by accomplished Chef and Restaurateur, Richard Travaglione Jr. Magia offers the look and feel of a sophisticated, swanky lounge while simultaneously providing an approachable atmosphere and genuine hospitality. Guests can enjoy decades-old Italian family recipes made from scratch, while sipping creative cocktails or favorites from the extensive wine list. Magia is North Shore's premier location for business meetings, large functions, romantic evenings and upbeat nightlife.

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Tim
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing dinner as always. Katelyne was the perfect server.
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Rossetti Restaurant of LynnPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lynn
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4.9
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BobVIP
Greater Boston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We are regulars (usually sit at the bar), last night there was no seats at the bar. We sat in the dining room and Shannon was our server. She has been our server on a couple of occasions and is always great. The food and service was excellent. You can’t beat Toscana Beverly!
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Toscana Bar ItalianoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Beverly
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4.8
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Kerry
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Outstanding experience! A frequent diner, infrequent reviewer, but a well-deserved review is due! First time here - reso’s a cinch, were seated promptly, interior so cozy & warm, tables well spaced with large, pretty bar area. Menu selection refined and well-varied (a personal fave). Appetizer (roasted beets), 2 meals (seared tuna, salmon), dessert (flourless chocolate cake) all outstanding in creativity , flavor, presentation, size - just perfect! Our waitress, Hillary, was also outstanding - attentive & helpful. Nothing to alter here, they’ve got it right - a wonderful experience.
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Ellis Square SocialPrice: Moderate• International• Beverly
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4.5
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John
Greater Boston •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Absolutely delicious! A small restaurant run by family where everything is in order. You won’t be disappointed.
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Elia Taverna MarbleheadPrice: Expensive• Greek• Marblehead
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4.9
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AngelaVIP
Greater Boston •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 5, 2024
The food here is absolutely delicious - so flavorful. Charming server. Prices are excellent. Would definitely recommend and it’s so handy for the Cabot Theater!
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La QcharaPrice: Moderate• South American• Beverly
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4.8

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Toscana Bar Italiano

2. Ellis Square Social

3. La Qchara

4. Elia Taverna Marblehead

5. Rossetti Restaurant of Lynn

6. Paradiso Ristorante

7. Valsos Table

8. Ithaki Modern Mediterranean

9. Giacomo's Ristorante - Melrose

10. Magia Restaurant & Bar

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