Best Lunch Restaurants in West Newton

348 restaurants available nearby

1. The Bluebird Bar

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Newton

Booked 12 times today

Located directly across the street from the West Newton Cinema serving lunch, brunch & dinner. The Bluebird Bar features a thoughtful offering of delicious beer, curated wine, and superb craft cocktails. We spin vinyl records, and have 3 TVs for watching sports! Patio dining is available in the warmer months.Featuring $1 oysters from 3-5 DAILY!

2. Ninebark

4.2

Awesome(84)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newton

Booked 16 times today

Ninebark is a full-service restaurant featuring New American cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Our menu includes craft beers, wines, and cocktails, made with locally sourced, high-quality ingredients.

3. Farmstead Table

4.7

Exceptional(2243)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Newton

Booked 28 times today

Opened in 2012, Farmstead Table blends French technique and new world innovation in a classic American country kitchen. Inspired by local farmers, our culinary team believes that fresh and pure ingredients don’t require much tinkering and should speak for themselves. The innovative food is complemented by lively cocktails, domestic craft brews, and finely curated wines. A soothing design and intimate dining area provide a relaxed feel, while our staff delivers polished, yet approachable service.

4. MIDA - Newton

4.6

Exceptional(1584)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newton

Booked 55 times today

MIDA is an inspired neighborhood Italian restaurant by award winning Chef, Douglass Williams. Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. We are all about supremely delicious food and warm hospitality.Dinner is served Monday - Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PMLunch is served Monday - Friday from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMBrunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM -4:00 PM.Reservations for indoor dining can be made in advance online. Patio reservations are now available for booking online or over the phone. Walk-ins are always welcome. Parties larger than six should call the restaurant directly to book a table.

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5. The Cottage Wellesley

4.5

Awesome(2878)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Wellesley

Booked 57 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.

6. Bianca

4.5

Awesome(719)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Chestnut Hill

Booked 39 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.

7. Dryft - Wellesley

4.5

Awesome(159)

Price: Expensive

• American • Wellesley

Booked 65 times today

Discover a new standard of casual sophistication at Dryft Wellesley, where we reimagine beloved Italian classics with a modern twist and feature the freshest seafood selections. Located in the heart of Linden Square, our restaurant seamlessly blends the warmth of traditional Italian hospitality with a contemporary ambiance, promising a dining experience that is both relaxed and refined.

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8. Seasons 52 - Chestnut Hill

4.8

Exceptional(4783)

Price: Expensive

• American • Chestnut Hill

Booked 112 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.

9. Buttonwood

4.7

Exceptional(963)

Price: Expensive

• American • Newton

Booked 25 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 .

10. Branch Line

4.7

Exceptional(2590)

Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 38 times today

Hi Friends!Branch Line is a neighborhood rotisserie and wood fired grill in the Watertown Arsenal built on a foundation of personalized hospitality. Featuring a year-round patio. Branch Line offers something for everyone. Twenty taps continuously change and offer a great craft beer selection, while a curated wine list features bottles that are value-driven and also ready for any special occasion.The Crystal Valley Rotisserie Chicken spins and roasts in sight of nearly every table in the dining room while the fire roars under vegetables, fish, and meat. The "Little Chicken" menu is great for kids, too!

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Steven
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Farmstead Table should be everyone's "go to" restaurant when you need a special yet unpretentious restaurant. The staff are friendly (but not seeking to be your new best friend) and very knowledgeable. The atmosphere is low key, nicely decorated, and NO TV! The food is very creative and extremely delicious, and with offerings that you would not find elsewhere. Farmstead Table is a favorite for brunch or lunch. I have not yet enjoyed its dinner menu but have no doubt that it's equal to the task if not better.
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Farmstead TablePrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Newton
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4.7
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LeoVIP
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great place for lunch. Service was solid and pleasant. Food was very good for each of the five of us. Reasonable menu and reasonable price.
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The Cottage WellesleyPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Wellesley
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4.5
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TheresaF
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Bluebird was fantastic! Great food (oysters were amazing). Service was excellent. Great neighborhood restaurant.
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The Bluebird BarPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• West Newton
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4.5
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PattyVIP
Greater Boston •43 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
The food is excellent here and they have had some nice special dishes too. The salmon was great and my dining companion love the ninebark burger. A great addition to West Newton!
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NinebarkPrice: Moderate• American• Newton
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4.2
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JenniferVIP
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
10/10 for the staff at Mida. We had a reservation and our table was running behind by a bit so the team went above and beyond to upgrade our experience. We were so impressed and grateful! As regulars, the food and ambiance is always exceptional. Highly recommend!
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MIDA - NewtonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Newton
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4.6

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348 restaurants available nearby

1. The Bluebird Bar

2. Ninebark

3. Farmstead Table

4. MIDA - Newton

5. The Cottage Wellesley

6. Bianca

7. Dryft - Wellesley

8. Seasons 52 - Chestnut Hill

9. Buttonwood

10. Branch Line

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