Massachusetts Restaurants

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  • 1. 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, USA
    617-248-9629

    Known For

    • Local favorite
    • Huge, made-to-order Italian sandwiches
    • House-made breads
  • 2. 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, USA
    617-227–7606

    Known For

    • Specialty coffee drinks
    • Grapa
    • Gelato
  • 3. 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, USA
    617-542–0392

    Known For

    • Bread baked fresh daily
    • Signature Chilean sandwich
    • Tasty orange cake

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sat.–Sun.
  • 4. Chocolate Springs Cafe

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    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, USA
    413-637–9820

    Known For

    • Decadent hot chocolate
    • Truffles, truffles, truffles
    • Perfect, prepackaged gift boxes for any occasion
  • 5. 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, USA

    Known For

    • Chickpea fritter sandwich
    • Housemade juice sodas and George Howell coffee
    • Sourcing ingredients locally and sustainably
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  • 6. Coyote Flaco

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    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, USA
    413-458–4240

    Known For

    • Enchilada Oaxaca with mole sauce
    • Delicious margaritas
    • Nightly specials

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
  • 7. Herrell's Ice Cream

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    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, USA
    413-586–9700

    Known For

    • Homemade small-batch hot fudge
    • Malted vanilla and chocolate pudding flavors
    • Dairy-free and sugar-free flavors
  • 8. 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, USA

    Known For

    • Tons of options from local vendors
    • Live DJs in the evening
    • Open anytime you're hungry

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 9. Larsen's

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    Basically a retail fish store, Larsen's has a raw take-out counter and will also boil lobsters for you. Dig into a plate of fresh littlenecks or cherrystones; oysters are not a bad alternative. There's also seafood chowder and a variety of smoked fish and dips. Bring your own bottle of wine or beer, buy your dinner here, and then set up on the rocks, the docks, or the beach: there's no finer alfresco rustic dining on the island. Sunset-watching is wildly popular here; call ahead or expect to wait a bit.

    56 Basin Rd., Massachusetts, 02552, USA
    508-645–2680

    Known For

    • Made-to-order lobster roll
    • Freshest seafood
    • Friendly service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.–mid-May
  • 10. Tatte Bakery & Café

    $ | Downtown

    This upscale bakery and café takes pastries to the next level. From tea cakes to the Jerusalem bagel, expect hearty baked goods with an air of elegance and influenced by the owner's Israeli heritage. Fantastic coffee drinks include the house's signature halva latte. A breakfast, lunch, and brunch menu features hearty plates all day, from breakfast sandwiches to salads, bowls, and shakshuka (an egg dish with tomatoes and peppers). The café's vibe welcomes those who appreciate attention to detail in both the food and the bright, lively atmosphere—so expect to wait in line. Tatte started as a single location in 2008; today it has expanded with locations across Boston.

    125 Summer St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02110, USA
    617-488–9525

    Known For

    • Owner Or's take on traditional North African shakshuka, served with challah bread
    • Signature nut tarts that are as pretty as they are tasty
    • Convivial atmosphere
  • 11. The Bistro Box

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    Just a short drive from the busy downtown you'll find this seasonal road-side food shack that always has a line of locals waiting to order the famous Box Burger with hand-cut parmesan and truffle oil fries. Fresh lobster and crab rolls, fish tacos, and pulled pork sandwiches with rhubarb barbecue sauce are the last thing you'd expect to find at this eclectic spot along a busy road out of town.

    937 Main St., Massachusetts, 01230, USA
    413-717–5958

    Known For

    • Delicious burgers and hand-cut fries
    • Freshly squeezed lemonade and fruit slushies
    • Spring Fries made with ramp pesto, wild mushrooms, goat cheese, and a balsamic reduction

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Nov.–Apr.
  • 12. The Canteen

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    This casual spot specializes in classics like grilled cheese sandwiches, hand-cut fries, and local seafood in a lively spot. Order at the counter, then grab a seat inside or at one of the several outdoor seating options; there's also a large beer menu with New England offerings, a good selection of wines, and fun cocktails. Weekend brunch features dishes like sticky buns and egg tacos.

    225 Commercial St., Massachusetts, 02657, USA
    508-487–3800

    Known For

    • Hot or cold lobster rolls
    • Raw bar
    • Great atmosphere out back
  • 13. A-Frame Bakery

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    The tiny A-frame at the intersection of U.S. 7 and Route 2 isn't much to look at, but the bakery within sells delectable goods that inspire loyalty in locals and visitors alike. The babka—especially the chocolate, though there's also a cinnamon edition—is second to none and must be ordered a day ahead. It's worth the wait, but be aware that there is no place to sit inside and enjoy it.

    1194 Cold Spring Rd., Massachusetts, 01267, USA
    413-458–3600

    Known For

    • Crumb cakes, scones, and muffins
    • Many items need to be ordered a day in advance
    • Buttercream frosting

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Wed.
  • 14. Amherst Coffee + Bar

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    Grab a coffee or a cocktail before the movies at this hip café-by-morning, bar-by-night spot that shares an address with the Amherst Cinema building.

    28 Amity St., Massachusetts, 01002, USA
    413-256–8987

    Known For

    • Great scotch menu
    • Friendly service
    • Impressive latte art
  • 15. Aroma Bar and Grill

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    Popular with college students for its reasonable prices, this restaurant serves up delicious food all day with especially good deals at lunch and the Sunday brunch buffets. The cooks do well with everything from tandoori chicken and other standards to the full Raja Thali dinner special, all served with a trio of flavorful chutneys.

    485 Main St., Massachusetts, 01230, USA
    413-528–3116

    Known For

    • Stuffed naan
    • Moist minced-lamb seekh kebab
    • Takeout available
  • 16. Ayelada

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    FroYo lovers won't want to miss this locally crafted frozen yogurt made with ingredients from nearby farms, right down to the milk. Enjoy the tart, yet refreshing, Original flavor, or one of the rotating special flavors like Peach Pie or S'Mores. Vegan, dairy-free flavors are available, along with a bar of fun toppings.

    505 East St., Massachusetts, 01201, USA
    413-344–4126

    Known For

    • Rotating flavors
    • Vegan options
    • Toppings bar complete with fruit, candies, and cereals
  • 17. Baba Louie's Sourdough Pizza Co

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    Specialty pizzas at this trattoria go far beyond the usual toppings, from roasted sweet potatoes and fennel to pineapple and coconut: combinations are weird, but tasty. Baba Louie's fires up sourdough ground wheat, spelt-berry, and even gluten-free crusts in their often crowded, rustic interior.

    42/44 Railroad St., Massachusetts, 01230, USA
    413-528–8100

    Known For

    • Excellent thin-crust pizza
    • Hannah Jo special (mozz, ricotta, shrimp, pineapple, green chili sauce)
    • Smallish dining area and portions

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted, Closed Tues. and Wed.
  • 18. Back Door Donuts

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    Who needs saltwater taffy when you can have a freshly-baked apple fritter or gooey, buttermilk glazed donut? This is a donut shop with a secret: By day, it's a tucked-away bakery; at 7 pm, they open the back door and sell warm treats to in-the-know fans who line up for the privilege.

    1-11 Kennebec Ave., Massachusetts, 02557, USA
    508-693--3688

    Known For

    • Early evening secret baked treats
    • Apple fritters
    • Buttermilk glazed donuts

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.; back door portion of business closed from mid-Oct.--May.
  • 19. Bean & Cod

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    This specialty food shop sells cheeses, breads, soups, great sandwiches, including lobster rolls, and picnic fixings, along with coffees and teas. 

    145 Main St., Massachusetts, 02540, USA
    508-548–8840

    Known For

    • Delicious coffee
    • Great sandwiches
    • Daily soup specials

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Mon. No dinner.
  • 20. Bedford Farms Ice Cream

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    The Concord outpost of the long-running Bedford Farms Ice Cream shop offers just as many tasty, locally made ice creams. "Always Making" flavors include chunky chocolate pudding, green monster, and black raspberry, but there is also a list of "Sometimes Making" flavors, sorbets, and sherbets. You can also order custom ice cream cakes and pies with advance notice.

    68 Thoreau St., Boston, Massachusetts, 01742, USA
    978-341–0000

    Known For

    • More than 60 flavors
    • Large portions
    • Friendly staff

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