Best Cosy Restaurants in Milton

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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AllstonArlingtonBack BayBeacon HillBelmontBraintree

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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1. Madre Osteria

4.4

Awesome(385)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Milton

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Madre Osteria & Bar! Located in Milton, MA on the ground level of Milton Landing overlooking the Neponset River. Offering a modern approach to classic, rustic Italian cuisine created by Chef Sam Curtis. Think house-made Foccacia and specialty grande meatballs. Entrees include Truffle Risotto, Braised Short Rib, and Wild Boar Ragú. In addition to Italian and seafood dishes, we also offer gluten-free and vegetarian options. The interior design of Madre is both elegant and casual. We offer a full bar and wine list. Seating options include tables, high tops, a bar, and a beautiful outdoor patio. We are right down the road from our sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Yellow Door Taqueria in Dorchester - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!A handful of other places nearby include the Forbes House Museum, Boston Medical Center, Carney Hospital, Dorchester Park, Lower Neponset River Trail, and more!

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2. Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester

4.9

Exceptional(145)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Dorchester

Booked 8 times today

At Yellow Door Taqueria, we are serving up traditional & contemporary Mexican cuisine with a New England Spin. Our traditional tacos each have an individual twist and they're all served on the tortillas we make fresh every morning. We offer a full bar and have a stacked drink menu including several different kinds of Margaritas, an extensive tequila, and mezcal list, as well as carefully craft cocktails. If you're not into the hard stuff, no worries, we have mocktails, Mexican sodas, beer, wine, and more!This is our original location which lives in the heart of Lower Mills, Dorchester. We are right in between our two sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Madre Osteria & Bar - Perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!Our second location resides in Boston's South End at the InkBlock apartment community. We are open 7 days a week for dinner & for brunch on the weekends!

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3. Lower Mills Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(208)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Dorchester

Booked 8 times today

At Lower Mills Tavern, we strive to make this place feel like home to all – Whether that be during game day, date night, or a quick drink after work. We are a Dorchester-local tavern with a strong passion for community and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We offer live music 2 nights per week as well as $1 oysters on Monday, wood-fired pizzas, Salads, Seafood, Steaks and much more.Our delicious seasonal menus are sure to have menu items specially catered towards any dietary need (ex: gluten-free, vegan, etc.). Voted Best Neighborhood Restaurant in Boston (Dorchester; Boston Magazine) We are located in the heart of Lower Mills right down the street from our two sister restaurants Yellow Door Taqueria and Madre Osteria & Bar - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!

4. Steel and Rye

4.8

Exceptional(1735)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Milton

Booked 30 times today

Thank you for reserving a table at Steel & Rye! PLEASE NOTE: FOR WEEKDAY LUNCH RESERVATIONS, STEEL & RYE OFFERS COUNTER SERVICE FROM OUR BAKERY BETWEEN 7:00 A.M. AND 4:00PM (Mondays until 2:30pm). All reservations after 4pm for Dinner will be provided full table service and are for inside tables only. Outside tables are currently first come, first served and orders may be placed via QR code.

5. Toro

4.7

Exceptional(80)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • South End

Booked 48 times today

Toro, in Boston, helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef, Ken Oringer, serves delectable Spanish tapas dishes in its contemporary and charming restaurant. The tortilla Española with a kale, egg, potato and onion omelet and the Boquerón's white anchovies in vinegar and olive oil make excellent pintxos starters. Some of Toro's most vibrant and delectable tapas plates include the chicken empanada de pollo with charred tomato salsa, the salt cod fritter croquettes de Bacalao with tempura lemon rings and the asado de huesos roasted bone marrow with oxtail marmalade. Equally inventive cocktails, such as the morning star with spicy gin, dark rum, citrus and ginger beer and the tinto de verano with red wine mixed with lemon-lime soda.Toro's weekend brunch plates include the salchicha y huevos jalapeno maple sausage, fried eggs and crispy potatoes and along with other plates, make it a prime brunch spot.

6. Comfort Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(671)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Dorchester

Booked 25 times today

Nested in Uphams Corner, Dorchester, we're a lively and intimate 30-seat restaurant serving brunch on the weekend and dinner at night with a full bar and outdoor patio. Our food is a celebration of the ingredients and flavors of the African diaspora connected from Asia to the Americas — global comfort food. We are proudly Black-owned, immigrant-owned, and women-owned. We believe that food is a vital aspect of community building and we envision a place that is actively engaged in highlighting the culture, art, and history of our community.- Patio dining: patio reservations are weather-dependent and may be canceled due to inclement weather. Our patios are partially covered protecting from light to moderate rain and light wind. - Timing: dinner's last seating is at 8:45pm and brunch's last seating is at 1:30pm. Your table is reserved for 90 mins for parties of 1-5 guests and 2 hrs for parties of 6+ guests.

7. Hunter's

4.6

Exceptional(300)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Southern • South Boston

Booked 27 times today

Hunter's is cozy due to its Southern comfort food, live music, and warm ambiance. Patrons describe it as 'like a hunter cabin in the middle of South Boston', with 'great fireplaces' and a 'homey' vibe. The 'fun bar and kitchen' with 'live music' creates a 'great vibe' that guests love.

8. MIDA - South End

4.7

Exceptional(2801)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • South End

Booked 60 times today

MIDA is a South End neighborhood restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes . Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Dinner is served Monday - Thursday, and Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Patio reservations are available on a same day first come basis only. Please call the restaurant to secure patio seating. Patio availability is dependent on weather. Walk-ins are always welcome.

9. Molinari's

4.9

Exceptional(507)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dorchester

Booked 35 times today

“I wanted to do a place with good Italian comfort food. The simplicity of it, the freshness of it, the quality of ingredients that you get to work with.” They specialize in that quintessential Italian comfort food – pizza. “I think it’s great that the city of Boston is turning around and starting to become known for pizza like the other big cities in the country,” he said. “It is such a simple food but it all comes down to the quality of ingredients.” It’s all done out of an open kitchen where the star of the show is Molinari’s wood burning oven.

10. McGonagles Pub

4.7

Exceptional(9)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Irish • Dorchester

Booked 24 times today

At McGonagle's, we pride ourselves on all things authentic Ireland. Whether you join us for a hearty brunch, a leisurely lunch, or an evening dinner, our menu offers a variety of dishes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. We focus on using fresh ingredients and age-old recipes to create meals that will make your belly full and your heart happy. Come dine with us and experience the rich flavors of Ireland right here at McGonagle's!

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JamesVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Outstanding service. Steph was very attentive making the experience next level. food was great. Best neighborhood local.
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Lower Mills TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Dorchester
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4.7
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William
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Pork Milanese was bursting with flavors and was a huge portion while others at the table had more moderate portions with their entrees. Everyone at our table loved their entrees.
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Steel and RyePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Milton
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4.8
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Jason
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food here is always amazing! The paella is done correctly with a slightly burned bottom (Socarrat ) which if you haven’t had paella in Spain that’s correct way! You can have the Maíz Asado off the Cobb which is a game changer!!! Drinks are a bit pricey but worth it. Can’t wait to go back
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ToroPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• South End
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4.7
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Zoe
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Feb 2025
Very yummy food and very cute decorations for valentines
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Madre OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Milton
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4.4
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CarolVIP
Greater Boston •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Feb 2025
Went around 12:45 on Thursday , afternoon so not at all crowded! Haley , the barmaid was able to converse with us and made wonderful drinks!We stayed for three hours and was able to catch up with dear friends!
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Yellow Door Taqueria - DorchesterPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Dorchester
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4.9

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