Massachusetts Restaurants
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1. Alpamayo
$$ | |Don't let the no-frills decor fool you; what this family-owned restaurant lacks in style it more than makes up for in bold flavors, especially at dinner. Enjoy a menu of fresh and flavorful Peruvian favorites ranging from ceviche to plantains, and don't forget to grab a caramel custard for dessert.
60 Main St., Massachusetts, 01238, USA413-243–6000Known For
- Chicha morada (incredible purple corn drink)
- Lomo saltado (steak strips sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and fries)
- Peruvian corn on the cob
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
2. Antico Forno
$$$ | North End |Many of the menu choices here come from the eponymous wood-burning brick oven, which turns out surprisingly delicate thin-crust pizzas simply topped with tomato and buffalo mozzarella or complicated combos like pistachio pesto, fresh mozzarella, and sausage. While the name, which translates to "old oven," gives the pizzas top billing, Antico excels at a variety of Italian country dishes that harken back to the Old Country, like veal parmigiana, osso buco with pork shank, chicken saltimbocca, and handmade pastas; the specialty, gnocchi, is rich and creamy but light. The joint is cramped and noisy, but also homey and comfortable—which means that your meal will resemble a raucous dinner with an adopted Italian family. Its rustic decor of large tiles, huge rectangular bar, and imposing brick archway add even more authenticity as you fill your belly.
93 Salem St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02113, USA617-723–6733Known For
- Wood-fired, brick-oven pizza
- Italian country classics
- Casual, jovial atmosphere
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3. Brazilian Grill
$$$$ | |At this all-you-can-eat churrascaria, waiters continually circulate through the dining room offering more than a dozen grilled meats—beef, pork, chicken, sausage, and the beloved Brazilian chicken hearts on large, swordlike skewers. The massive buffet is laden with soups, salads, and side dishes, including plantains, rice, and beans (vegetarians could happily eat from the buffet).
680 Main St., Massachusetts, 02601, USA508-771–0109Known For
- Grilled meats, Brazilian style
- Loud and festive atmosphere
- Homemade flan
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4. Bricco Salumeria
$ | North End |Frank DePasquale’s sandwich and pasta shop is easy to miss, but just follow the steady stream of savvy locals down the alley adjacent to his award-winning restaurant to find the tiny spot packed with imported Italian meats and cheeses, vinegars, tomatoes, olive oils, and more. The monumental Italian sandwich is a heaping pile of mortadella, Genoa salami, soppressata, provolone, and all the fixings, while the packed Chicken Parmagiano is a shareable feast. All are served on house-made breads from the panetteria next door.
11 Board Alley, Boston, Massachusetts, 02113, USA617-248-9629Known For
- Local favorite
- Huge, made-to-order Italian sandwiches
- House-made breads
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5. Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse
$$$ | |This romantic roadhouse near the Chatham border, adorned with tiny white lights, wine bottles, and warm-hue walls, might just transport you to Italy—and if it doesn't, the fantastic food certainly will. There are always excellent specials added to the menu; in the fall and winter, look for value-priced entrées, and in summer, their hot dog cart (in the parking lot) serves the best wieners on the Cape.
4 Depot Rd., Massachusetts, 02645, USA508-432–6900Known For
- Buca's bolognese with wild boar
- Chocolate Italian wedding cake
- Crowds: make reservations
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Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential -
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6. C Salt Wine Bar & Grille
$$$ | |With an open kitchen that turns out some excellent and artful dishes, especially seafood, this tiny place keeps its tables full and its guests happy (reservations strongly recommended). Fine service by a friendly and knowledgeable staff adds greatly to the overall atmosphere.
75 Davis Straits (Rte. 28), Massachusetts, 02540, USA774-763--2954Known For
- Raw oyster selection
- Notable wine list
- Excellent service
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
7. Caffé Vittoria
$ | North End |Established in 1929, Caffé Vittoria—Boston's oldest Italian café—is rightfully known as Boston's most traditional Italian café, which is one of the reasons the place is packed with locals. With gleaming brass, marble tabletops, four levels of seating, three bars that serve aperitifs, one of the city's best selections of grappa, and one massive, ancient espresso maker, this old-fashioned café will make you want to lose yourself in these surroundings. Bring your wallet because they are cash-only.
290–296 Hanover St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02113, USA617-227–7606Known For
- Specialty coffee drinks
- Grapa
- Gelato
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8. Cape Sea Grille
$$$$ | |This chef-owned gem with distant sea views uses what's locally available as the inspiration for an ever-changing and creative menu that's complemented by a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. There are also generous wine, martini, and drink lists.
31 Sea St., Massachusetts, 02646, USA508-432–4745Known For
- Inviting atmosphere
- Inventive seafood entrées
- Creative cocktails
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations essential -
9. Chacarero
$ | Downtown |This place is famous among the city's working professionals, who willingly wait in long lines for the signature Chilean-style sandwich, a delicious combination of green beans, chicken, muenster cheese, tomatoes, and an avocado spread on fresh bread. There are a few other offerings, including empanadas and rice pudding.
101 Arch St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, USA617-542–0392Known For
- Bread baked fresh daily
- Signature Chilean sandwich
- Tasty orange cake
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sat.–Sun. -
10. Chocolate Springs Cafe
$ | |Escape into chocolate bliss here, where even the aromas are intoxicating. This award-winning chocolatier offers wedges of decadent cakes, ice creams, and sorbets, and dazzling chocolates all made on-site. Whether you like your chocolate dark and pure, sugar-free—even with a chipotle filling—you can't go wrong. You can eat at one of a handful of leather couches or wooden chairs and tables, but don't expect so much as a salad or a wrap: it's all chocolate, all the time.
55 Pittsfield/Lenox Rd., Massachusetts, 01240, USA413-637–9820Known For
- Decadent hot chocolate
- Truffles, truffles, truffles
- Perfect, prepackaged gift boxes for any occasion
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11. Clam Box of Ipswich
$$ | |Shaped like a giant fried-clam box, this small roadside stand is the best place in the region to sample Ipswich's famous bivalves. Since 1935 locals and tourists have been lining up in droves for clams, oysters, scallops, and onion rings.
246 High St. (Rte. 1A), Boston, Massachusetts, 01938, USA978-356–9707Known For
- Fried seafood
- Friendly service
- Long lines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Nov.–Feb., $10 credit card minimum, Reservations not accepted -
12. Clover Food Lab
$ | Downtown |After more than a decade, locals still love this vegetarian restaurant's chickpea fritters, not to mention the daily changing menu of freshly prepared sustainable and local veg- and vegan-friendly sandwiches and plates. Boston and Cambridge feature a number of Clover locations, but this one is bright and airy with huge windows that open onto School Street. Awesome place to stop for lunch along the Freedom Trail.
27 School St., Boston, Massachusetts, USAKnown For
- Chickpea fritter sandwich
- Housemade juice sodas and George Howell coffee
- Sourcing ingredients locally and sustainably
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13. Coyote Flaco
$ | |The best Mexican food in the Berkshires can be found at this unassuming spot where traditional cuisine meets local ingredients. The menu is small but every item is done well, and often served with side dishes in cute little tortilla cups.
505 Cold Spring Rd., Massachusetts, 01267, USA413-458–4240Known For
- Enchilada Oaxaca with mole sauce
- Delicious margaritas
- Nightly specials
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch -
14. Détente
$$$$ | |A dark, intimate wine bar and restaurant with hardwood floors and richly colored banquette seating, Détente serves more than a dozen wines by the glass as well as numerous half bottles. Even if you're not much of an oenophile, it's worth a trip just for the innovative food, much of it from local farms and seafood purveyors. Owned by a husband and wife, the menu reflects their travels; think of it as Europe-meets-New England on a plate.
15 Winter St., Massachusetts, 02539, USA508-627–8810Known For
- Hip, sophisticated atmosphere
- Hand-rolled pasta
- Exquisite food preparations
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. and Nov.–late Apr. No lunch, Reservations essential -
15. District Kitchen & Bar
$$ | |Delicious food and good wine keep this small restaurant packed most nights. This gem can almost be missed just off busy North Street, but couples looking for an intimate date-night or professionals grabbing after-work drinks have made it a hot spot.
40 West St., Massachusetts, 01201, USA413-442–0303Known For
- Delicious burgers
- House fries with aioli sauce you won't want to share
- Small rotating seasonal menu
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16. haley.henry
$$$ | Downtown |Charcuterie, tinned fish, ceviche: You can eat well at this excellent Downtown wine bar that's small in size but big in reputation. Definitely make a reservation before showing up; it can be busy, even on a Wednesday night. The owner and her staff are incredibly well educated on wines, and they can lead you through the curated wine list.
45 Province St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, USA617-208–6000Known For
- Wine from small, independent producers
- Staff knows their stuff
- Incredible service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Mon. -
17. Herrell's Ice Cream
$ | |On the lower level of Thornes Marketplace, Herrell's is known for not only having some of the state's best ice cream, but also for being the first ice-cream shop to mix in brand-name candies with its ice cream. Flavors often rotate, but an up-to-the-minute list is available online.
8 Old South St., Massachusetts, 01060, USA413-586–9700Known For
- Homemade small-batch hot fudge
- Malted vanilla and chocolate pudding flavors
- Dairy-free and sugar-free flavors
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18. High Street Place Food Hall
$ | Downtown |If you can't agree among your traveling partners what to eat where, this food hall features 20 different local vendors featuring delicious and top-quality foods of all varieties. Gourmet doughnuts from Blackbird, porchetta sandwiches from Pennypacker's, Jewish deli eats from Mamaleh's, sushi at Fuji, and so much more are here.
100 High St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02110, USAKnown For
- Tons of options from local vendors
- Live DJs in the evening
- Open anytime you're hungry
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
19. Inaho
$$$ | |Yuji Watanabe, chef-owner of the Cape's best Japanese restaurant, makes early-morning journeys to Boston's fish markets to shop for the freshest local catch, and the resulting selection of sushi and sashimi is vast and artful. The serene and simple Japanese garden out back has a traditional koi pond.
157 Main St., Massachusetts, 02675, USA508-362–5522Known For
- Chef's tasting menu
- Moody lighting
- Seafood tempura
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun.-Tues. No lunch -
20. La Cucina Sul Mare
$$$ | |Northern Italian and Mediterranean cooking distinguish this upscale, popular place. Make sure to come hungry—portions of classic favorites here are huge. Live music adds to the festive vibe on Sunday afternoons year-round. An excellent wine list pairs perfectly with the food.
237 Main St., Massachusetts, 02540, USA508-548–5600Known For
- Chicken or veal Parmesan
- Boisterous atmosphere
- Attentive service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations accepted
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