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1. Vintage - Arlington
4.8
Exceptional(15)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Arlington
Booked 4 times today
Welcome to our newest tearoom addition in Arlington Center (wine bar - opening in Spring 2025)! Our vision for this location was to create a relaxing and fun environment for friends and loved ones to get together and catchup over a cup of tea and a light meal while savoring the cozy European cafe inspired atmosphere. Set across from the beautiful Robbins Library our Arlington tearoom is an inviting destination to experience after a day browsing books.
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2. Tryst Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1632)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Arlington
Booked 17 times today
Tryst Restaurant serves creative American cuisine, using local and seasonal ingredients.
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3. Wusong Road
4.6
Exceptional(590)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Cambridge
Booked 65 times today
Wusong Tiki Bar is Cambridge's local tropical Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Famous for our hand-made baos, crab Rangoons and the best Mai Tai in Boston. Please note if there are no tables available our ground floor bar and 2nd floor bar are available for guests without bookings--subject to availability and during peak hours there may be a queue.All reservations are for a 90-minute experience, and we kindly ask that you respect the guests who follow.Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.
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4. Giulia Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1805)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cambridge
Booked 9 times today
Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
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5. Pammy's
4.8
Exceptional(2271)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Cambridge
Booked 19 times today
Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.
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6. Alden and Harlow
4.6
Exceptional(4865)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Cambridge
Booked 94 times today
Alden and Harlow is a fun place to dine in. With its 'warm & lively setting' and 'fun ambiance', it's a hit with the crowd. Reviewers are 'thrilled' with the 'creative' and 'delicious' food, and the 'great service' adds to the overall experience. It's the perfect spot to enjoy 'fun mixed drinks', 'inventive and different' food, and 'great cocktails'. So, if you're looking for a fun and exciting dining experience, this place is definitely a must-visit.
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7. Puritan & Company
4.7
Exceptional(2209)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Cambridge
Booked 41 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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8. Sogno
4.7
Exceptional(832)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Woburn
Booked 48 times today
Sogno, nestled just north of Boston, sets the standard for culinary excellence, offering a gastronomic journey through regional Italian fare that delights the senses and leaves a lasting impression on patrons. With meticulous attention to detail and a passion for culinary innovation, Sogno restaurant has earned widespread acclaim and a loyal following. Enjoy a buzzing bar with live music Monday - Friday, covered and heated patio dining and an impressing dining room with big booths and banquets overlooking the exposition kitchen and showpiece brick oven.
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9. Dali
4.8
Exceptional(1576)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Cambridge
Booked 59 times today
Owners Mario Leon and Tamara Bourso introduced traditional Spanish cuisine with a Dali twist to Boston in 1989 and the concept of pairing/sharing tapas quickly spread throughout the restaurant community. Dali offers a full liquor bar with Sangria, original/vintage Cocktails, and Bottoms Up Shots. The interior is personalized with quirky decor such as the Crying Gold Wall, Lost & Found Clothesline, and a LED Interactive Table that cozily seats 6-10 convivial guests.Reservations available Wednesday thru Sunday from 5:30 to 10 and we invite you for a memorable evening.
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10. Umami Omakase
4.8
Exceptional(105)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Cambridge
Booked 16 times today
Umami Omakase and Sake BarBest Sushi of 2021 & 2023 AwardsTop 50 restaurants in BostonCambridge MASeafood. Japanese food, Beer and WineChef Tasting Menu:Miso SoupSashimi PlatesSushi NigiriToroJapanese Fish; Madai. Kinmedai. Shima-Aji. Kamasu. Akayagara. Hotate. Hokkaido Uni. Kanpachi. Salmon. Unagi. Tuna. Ikura. Tibiko. CaviarJapnaese A5 Wagyu BeefFoie GrasTruffleKitchen specials; Duck breast. ChawanmushiHand Roll / Chirashi bowl Umami DessertSake Tasting/ PairingsFine dingingHigh end restaurantSpecial day, Special dinnerOccasion celebration. Birthday. Anniversary. Graduation. Marriage dinner.Influencer welcomeCatering. Group reservation. Family and kids. Work dinner. Company party.
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