Best Casual Restaurants in Somerville

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1. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 235 times today

Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

2. Josephine

4.5

Awesome(331)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Somerville

Booked 39 times today

An homage to the variety in Italian food with a focus on wood fired pizza...Josephine is the latest concept from James Beard nominated Chef Michael Scelfo of smash hits Alden & Harlow, Waypoint, and The Longfellow Bar. Josephine is a celebration of family and food, focused on Italian favorites and simple pleasures.Josephine features deep dish & thin wood fired pizzas and whimsical riffs on classic Italian foods, all set in a lively space. A massive marble bar with craft cocktails, ice cold martinis on tap, and a huge out door space that's dog friendly with an outdoor bar and fire pit will bring you back again and again.

3. Puritan & Company

4.7

Exceptional(2204)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 39 times today

Puritan & Company, led by Chef-owner Will Gilson, serves modern American cuisine, with particular emphasis on traditional New England fare, and not without occasional excursions into other ethnic ingredients and styles. Our mainstays are ingredients sourced from farms we know and locally to the extent possible, and always a sense of fun.Our dining room is a casual and fun place to dine. We love to share our excitement about the food and wine we serve like we would in our own home. Guests and their friends should feel comfortable in our friendly and even familial environment as we make our food and guest the number one focus.Our next door space, Puritan Oyster Bar, offers limited reservations via puritancambridge.com

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4. Monument Restaurant & Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(150)

Price: Moderate

• American • Charlestown

Booked 67 times today

Welcome to MonumentMonument Restaurant & Tavern, a Charlestown staple, is a lively home base for guests to enjoy creative comfort food, rotating craft beer, a thoughtful wine list, and inventive, refreshing cocktails. As Charlestown’s neighborhood spot, Monument boasts a warm, rustic dining room and bar, a seasonal sidewalk patio, and takeout and delivery options seven days a week.The rustic yet chic interior complements their menu of the same caliber. Wood-fired pizza, lemon-rosemary chicken wings, kung pao Brussels sprouts, and gnocchi bolognese are just a few of the favorite options. Not to mention, our weekend brunch is a hit with Bostonians near and far, with featuring lemon and poppyseed buttermilk pancakes and our signature "Cinnamon Toast Brunch" cocktail.Monument serves brunch, lunch, dinner and is open late and has a lengthy draught beer, cocktail and wine menu.

5. Salt + Stone

4.4

Awesome(576)

Price: Expensive

• American • Somerville

Booked 60 times today

Welcome to Salt + Stone, the vibrant heart of Assembly Row in Somerville, where great food, craft cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere come together. With a menu that spans from fresh seafood to wood-fired dishes, this spot has quickly become a local favorite! Whether you're looking to indulge in our irresistible weekend brunch, unwind with a refreshing craft cocktail, or relax in our dog-friendly outdoor (heated) patio pavilion, Salt + Stone is the perfect place for any occasion.With our unique open space featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and a lively ambiance, it's the perfect place to enjoy a casual meal, date night or brunch with family and friends. Don't miss the Creme Brûlée French Toast—it’s a standout on the brunch menu—and if you're in the mood for something a little more festive, our famous Mimosa towers are sure to add some sparkle to your day.Come for the food, stay for the vibes—it’s no wonder Salt + Stone has made such a splash in the heart of Somerville!

6. Celeste

4.7

Exceptional(47)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Somerville

Booked 31 times today

It’ll be hard to find a restaurant as welcoming and lovely as Celeste. The Union Square spot feels like a party hosted by your very cool artsy friends, who just happen to make the best ceviche in town. Every dish here is tantalizing—throw in pisco-heavy drinks and a psychedelic cumbia playlist, and you’re in for the very best of Andean culture.Recently included in The New York Times Best restaurants in Boston, Chef JuanMa and co-owner Maria Rondeau have been nominated for James Beard Best New Restaurant Semi-Finalist, Esquire's Best Restaurants in America, and Eater's Best Restaurant in Boston.

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7. The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

4.7

Exceptional(267)

Price: Very Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Seaport

Booked 48 times today

Right on the water in the heart of Boston's Seaport with intimate dining rooms, two bars, & the city's best seasonal outdoor patio, the Nautilus Pier 4 (est. 2021) is one of Boston's few 'can't miss' restaurants. Built on the idea that 'Everything is Better' Shared the Nautilus brings it, plain & simple. Featuring ‘New England coastal seafood meets Asian haute street food’ cuisine, culinary inspired seasonal & regional cocktails, 20+ beers, & a "Best Of" Wine Spectator award winning wine & sake list plus a curated energetic soundtrack, & a lively yet neighborly atmosphere. The Nautilus makes the new & unfamiliar feel right at home. Lunch Fri, Sat, Sun 12pm to 3pmDinner Mon - Sun 5 or 530 to 930 or 10 depending on the day.Reservations recommended. Perfect for specials occasions, large groups, private parties or casual drop ins. First come first serve bar. 300 Pier 4 Boulevard. Right by the ICA

8. Row 34 - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(2363)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Fort Point Channel

Booked 88 times today

We’re Row 34. If we could eat oysters and drink beer for every meal period, we probably would. Professionals Only.Our menu changes daily. Visit our website to take a look at our most up to date menus. Row 34 serves up a seafood-heavy menu in an industrial-inspired setting. Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall's menu offers fish entrees and an extensive oyster selection, along with craft beers and an eclectic wine list. Classic comfort food side dishes round out the menu.Looking for another reservation? Visit one of our sister restaurants: Row 34 (Portsmouth, NH, Burlington, MA & Cambridge, MA).

9. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4861)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Cambridge

Booked 102 times today

Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.

10. Ciao Roma

4.8

Exceptional(1036)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 63 times today

Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.

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Rachael
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fantastic place for a special occasion or just a meal out -- great food, excellent wine selection, and fun cocktails! Stop by the oyster bar for a cocktail after your dinner reservation for a truly special night <3
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Puritan & CompanyPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.7
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Bridget
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Delicious!! Tight quarters with the tables but that’s every North end restaurant. Delicious food and drinks but they don’t serve desert. Need to go to their bakery next door but given it was Christmas Eve Eve, there were lines out of every bakery door!! Good service and not bad prices. They have valet ($30) but didn’t realize and my husband dropped us off and parked in the lot down the street. They won’t seat you until your full party is together. Overall would definitely recommend.
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Trattoria Il PaninoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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4.5
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JosieVIP
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Camilla was great! I had called to mention I would be 15 minutes late and our table was ready when we arrived.
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Monument Restaurant & TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Charlestown
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4.8
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AngelaVIP
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The vibes was amazing. Services was great and food was delish! Best baked Brie
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Salt + StonePrice: Expensive• American• Somerville
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4.4
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MarkVIP
Greater Boston •67 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
I hosted a birthday brunch for my husband for a party of ten, and it was fantastic. It was very quiet at the restaurant at our 11am booking time and it was like having a private room over in a corner on our own. Server was great and gave us all the time we needed to visit before ordering. Everyone was very happy with the food and drinks. I look forward to returning.
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JosephinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Somerville
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4.5

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245 restaurants available nearby

1. Trattoria Il Panino

2. Josephine

3. Puritan & Company

4. Monument Restaurant & Tavern

5. Salt + Stone

6. Celeste

7. The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

8. Row 34 - Boston

9. Alden and Harlow

10. Ciao Roma

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