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1. Lockheart Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(288)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Wellesley
Booked 35 times today
Where food and atmosphere meet! We're a restaurant full of passionate and talented people that love to serve our community! We offer a wide variety of Southwestern style dishes with a heavy focus on tacos. Our cocktails are classics with modern twists made by some of the best bartenders in the business!
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2. The Cottage Wellesley
4.4
Awesome(2853)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Wellesley
Booked 83 times today
The Cottage, an upscale-meets-casual eatery in Linden Square Wellesley known for dependable, fresh, SoCal inspired menu options.We partnered with Taniya Nayak, a featured interior designer on popular Food Network programs such as ‘Restaurant Impossible’ to transform the once light-flooded, beach-like, SoCal atmosphere to a warm, lively, and New England-comfort interior. Enjoy an emphasis on natural woods, live greenery, and pops of welcomed fresh color in the new interior and brand.The Cottage will remain the same tried-and-true neighborhood eatery with a re-defined focus on local, fresh, and honest product, for the whole family, every day. The Cottage Wellesley’s new menu is created by Culinary Director, Peter Hansen, who brings his vast experience from all over the world to Wellesley, MA. In his career, Hansen has appeared on six episodes of Iron Chef and has worked alongside incredible culinary talent such as Michael White and Bobby Flay.
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3. Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill
4.3
Awesome(5230)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Chestnut Hill
Booked 93 times today
Our two-story fish emporium elevates the 40-year legacy of our original location in Chestnut Hill (a few doors down from where we are now). Here we feature a large raw bar, open kitchen and glass-enclosed lounge. In warmer months, we retract the lounge’s glass walls and ceiling for drinking under the sun or stars. And we open our patio, overlooking Hammond Pond, for al fresco dining. Join us upstairs at our restaurant or shop our fish market on the first floor.
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4. Seasons 52 - Chestnut Hill
4.7
Exceptional(4729)
Price: Expensive
• American • Chestnut Hill
Booked 140 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
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5. Bar 'Cino - Westwood
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4.8
Exceptional(20)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Westwood
Booked 52 times today
'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal neighborhood spot with a lively bar and a menu that highlights the green & white of the Italian flag more than the red. Swing in anytime, or also grab take-out with easy online ordering when the mood suits you.
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6. Alta Strada- Wellesley
4.8
Exceptional(2355)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wellesley
Booked 27 times today
Whether nibbling on small plates at the antipasti-wine bar, sipping an espresso, or having a meal in the open dining room, Alta Strada will always be approachable and accessible to anyone and everyone. With a true smile and the genuine desire to take care of you while you’re “in our house”, Alta Strada will focus on the foods of Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, and the Amalfi coast, while attempting to fill the much needed gap in Italian restaurants in America. Simply put, Alta Strada will be the place where you’ll find a perfectly made bowl of pasta, crispy thin pizza, gorgeous and abundant antipasti, and fantastic wines, all at a reasonable price, in a setting that could be found on a stylish via in Milan or Rome.
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7. Tavern in the Square - Dedham
4.6
Exceptional(444)
Price: Moderate
• American • Dedham
Booked 118 times today
Coming Soon! Please keep an eye on our social media page to stay in the know about our grand opening. We look forward to having you dine with us soon.
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8. Buttonwood
4.6
Exceptional(947)
Price: Expensive
• American • Newton
Booked 21 times today
Buttonwood is a neighborhood restaurant in Newton Highlands that serves rustic American food. Our bar focuses on local craft beers, classic cocktails, and small-production wines. We serve the full dinner menu at our bar and counter seats, and encourage walk-in parties for the bar and dining room. For our most up-to-date menu please visit us at buttonwoodnewton.com .
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9. Bianca
4.5
Awesome(703)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Chestnut Hill
Booked 66 times today
Bianca is a modern American restaurant and bar in Chestnut Hill that specializes in wood grilling, wood fire pizza, and a variety of dishes inspired by global flavors and cuisines. Bianca means a clean slate, a virtual white plate primed for delicious expression and ready to transport you to far off places. From classic dishes done with care to the truly unique, Bianca presents a luxe dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere that is as comfortable as our own homes. Owners Chef Tim Cushman and Restaurateur Nancy Cushman are the husband & wife team behind James Beard Award Winning o ya and Hojoko in Boston.RESERVATION POLICY: If you need to cancel, notify 24 hours prior to your reservation to avoid a $15 per person cancellation fee. Children 12 & under must have an adult(18+) at the table. A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties larger than 6.Our patio is open seasonally. We do not take patio reservations, but will seat reservations at the next available patio table if requested.
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10. Neroli Ristorante
4.6
Exceptional(251)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Westwood
Booked 57 times today
We are situated in the charming Islington neighborhood of Westwood, Massachusetts, precisely at 282 Washington Street. Neroli is an inviting Italian restaurant that boasts a remarkable repertoire of authentic Italian cuisine and beverages. Our menu is a carefully crafted selection of classic Italian dishes, featuring an array of fresh house-made pasta, imported ingredients, and an extensive variety of Italian favorites. Chef Mario Lepori, with his expert culinary skills, has meticulously curated the menu to deliver an unparalleled dining experience.

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