Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Somerville

51 restaurants available nearby

1. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1803)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 38 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.

2. Beehive

4.5

Awesome(7147)

Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 70 times today

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.

3. Deuxave

4.7

Exceptional(5093)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 29 times today

Deuxave in Boston's Back Bay is an exceptional restaurant. With its unique blend of contemporary French cuisine and American ingredients, it's praised for its outstanding food quality, excellent service and beautiful presentation. Reviews often highlight the restaurant's 'fantastic service', 'excellent experience' and 'unbelievable' food. It's also noted for its elegant ambiance and 'memorable' nights. So, if you're up for a culinary adventure, 'worth every penny' Deuxave is a must-visit.

4. La Brasa

4.6

Exceptional(879)

Price: Moderate

• Grill • Somerville

Booked 11 times today

La Brasa is a Neighborhood Steak House and Grill, located on Broadway in East Somerville adjacent to its sister restaurant Fat Hen featuring Italian favorites. Featured in the Boston Eater Top 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston, Fall 2024!Chef Daniel Bojorquez has created a menu which has culinary influences rooted in the same countries as many of the residents of East Somerville, Cambridge, and Boston area. Favorites like grilled steaks, oysters, wood roasted chicken, and of course tacos!Located near Tufts University, Assembly Row, and Partners HealthCare, La Brasa is an inviting and comfortable space to hang out for a delicious cocktail or to dine on a memorable meal from the wood grill. Join us for your special event such as Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, Birthdays, Corporate Events and more!

5. Serafina Seaport

4.6

Exceptional(638)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Seaport

Booked 75 times today

Serafina restaurants offer an authentic, inspired Italian dining experience in Boston. Visit our two locations!

6. Row 34 - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(2368)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Fort Point Channel

Booked 90 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).

7. Black Lamb

4.7

Exceptional(515)

Price: Moderate

• American • South End

Booked 35 times today

Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End. Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries. The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.Please visit our website for details.

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8. Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

4.5

Awesome(6508)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Seaport

Booked 84 times today

Experience the ultimate in waterfront dining at our flagship Harborside restaurant. Spanning three floors and 20,000 sq ft, it offers classic seafood favorites, patio dining with harbor views, and private event spaces. On the main floor, dine on our menu of Clam Chowder, Lobster Rolls and all our seafood favorites. On a sunny day, enjoy our Harborside patio with direct view of the harbor, the perfect location for a long lunch on a sunny day. The second floor hosts our private events space, where we create memorable events for private parties, corporate functions, or social celebrations. The third-floor rooftop deck, "The Overlook," provides 180-degree views of Boston Harbor, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the best of Boston's seafood, cocktails, and water views from sunrise to sunset. Located in the Seaport District, it's within walking distance to major attractions like the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

9. SOURCE Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(571)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 28 times today

SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.

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10. Gordon Ramsay Burger - Boston

4.1

Excellent(57)

Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Faneuil Hall

Booked 19 times today

More than just life-changing burgers.Come for the Hell's Kitchen Burger, stay for the Sticky Toffee Shake. Enjoy the Hellfire Chicken Wings, Kettle Chip Nachos, Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Chipotle Dawg... you get the idea. All paired perfectly with local brews.

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Devon •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
An excellent dining experience couldn’t ask for any more with respect to choice and outstanding service
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Kat
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This space has such a great vibe! Will definitely need to come back for dinner!
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BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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4.5
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robert
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
The food was excellent, and the service was even better. Nice change to have a relatively quiet restaurant these days even though the tables were nearly all occupied. Ambience is perfect.
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DeuxavePrice: Very Expensive• French• Back Bay
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4.7
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Suzana
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
Fabulously food, for meat eaters, pescatarians and vegetarians. Staff attentive and personal.
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Oliveira's Steakhouse - SomervillePrice: Moderate• Brazilian Steakhouse• Somerville
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4.3
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Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 1, 2024
Never dusappoints! Best Mexican spot in the area!
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4.6

Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Somerville

Discover the culinary delights in Boston, Somerville, and Greater Boston with our curated selection of restaurants "worth the drive." Each featured eatery offers a unique dining experience, combining exceptional food quality, inviting atmospheres, and exemplary service that consistently impresses locals and visitors alike. Whether you're in the mood for the freshest seafood, a blend of Italian and American flavors, or a modern twist on Italian classics, these restaurants stand out for their commitment to excellence and innovation in every dish. The dining scene in Greater Boston is vibrant and diverse, offering something for every palate and occasion. These establishments not only meet but exceed expectations, making each worth the journey. Ideal for food enthusiasts and casual diners alike, these venues promise an unforgettable dining experience that's just a drive away. Prioritize your taste adventure in Greater Boston where culinary excellence is just around the corner.

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51 restaurants available nearby

1. Giulia Restaurant

2. Beehive

3. Deuxave

4. La Brasa

5. Serafina Seaport

6. Row 34 - Boston

7. Black Lamb

8. Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

9. SOURCE Restaurant

10. Gordon Ramsay Burger - Boston

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