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A photo of La Voile Brookline restaurant
1. La Voile Brookline
4.6
Exceptional(1205)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary French • Brookline
Booked 18 times today
La Voile is an authentic French brasserie, opened in Cannes in 1947. After a few years under a new ownership, it relocated to Boston in 2007. Now, a second location is opened on Washington Square
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2. Farmstead Table
4.7
Exceptional(2266)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Newton
Booked 22 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.
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3. Grana at The Langham, Boston
4.5
Awesome(563)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Financial District
Booked 32 times today
Set in the former Federal Reserve Bank's grand hall, glamour meets worn-in authenticity at the classic Italian restaurant with an inviting atmosphere. Grana’s original soaring ceilings, ornate moldings and fixtures, lush velvet furniture and world-class art collection make it the most perfectly-imperfect setting for an approachable menu of authentic Italian dishes created to inspire long conversations, festive celebrations and years of return visits.Executive Chef Daniel Burger serves breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch using local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy classic breakfast dishes, power lunch combinations with fresh salads, handheld sandwiches and house-made pastas, or indulge in a brunch experience featuring traditional items like farm fresh eggs, avocado toast, brunch cocktails and or try our signature seasonal french toast, lobster cannolis and large format cocktails.
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4. Villa Francesca
4.3
Awesome(1964)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 38 times today
Ristorante Villa Francesca, in the North End of Boston, Massachusetts, is the brain child of Guglielmo Ranauro. Through his desire for perfection and pure love of the Italian cuisine, Guglielmo created Villa Francesca over thirty years ago. He bestowed the name Francesca after his mother, never forgetting the love and wonderful food she always provided while growing up just across the street from the restaurant. Villa Francesca boasts over 160 wine selections, and has received the prestigious Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator awards since 2007. You've got to try the raw bar!
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5. Nubar
4.3
Awesome(1105)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Cambridge
Booked 6 times today
We are currently serving our breakfast buffet 7 days/wk, from 7am - 10:30am. The price is now $30/adults and $16/kids (because of the soaring price of eggs), and it includes coffee, tea, or juice. We will not be serving lunch from 12/26 - 3/7, because of a large-scale hotel renovation happening during this period. We open for dinner at 5pm daily. The kitchen closes at 10pm daily. The bar will stay open 45 minutes after the kitchen closes on Sunday - Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday, last call is 11:45pm.Located under the glow of a Cambridge landmark and in the heart of Harvard Square, Nubar restaurant and lounge is now open at the Sheraton Commander Hotel. A chic neighborhood hangout emphasizing a comfortable bar and dining experience, Nubar restaurant serves food reflective of its surrounding neighborhood: smart, seasonal and approachable.
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6. Ninebark
4.3
Awesome(103)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newton
Booked 19 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.
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7. Punch Bowl
4.0
Excellent(30)
Price: Expensive
• American • Brookline
Booked 5 times today
From renowned restaurateurs, Jen and Josh Ziskin, Punch Bowl is inspired by the historic 18th century tavern that Brookline was once famous for. The Ziskins have rekindled the spirit of the Punch Bowl and have recreated a communal gathering place in the heart of the village. Chef Josh Ziskin prepares cuisine that features his contemporary take on traditional New England fare and focuses on a variety of local farms and seafood. Punch Bowl has a slew of signature cocktails influenced by Brookline’s unique history and vibrant location. Enjoy Jen’s all female wine list inspired by the female Inn Keepers of the late 1700’s. Guests feel immersed in the city while seated in the light-filled dining room featuring floor to ceiling windows, an open kitchen and a state-of-the-art bar. For guests who would prefer to dine outdoors, Punch Bowl also offers a large patio area on the ground floor as well as a roof deck terrace with phenomenal views of Brookline and its’ historic Muddy River.
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8. Five Horses Tavern - Davis Square
4.5
Awesome(997)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Somerville
Booked 36 times today
Five Horses Tavern is conveniently located in Davis Square, walking distance of the Red Line, Somerville Theater, Tufts University, Davis Square Theater and Porter Square. Our mission is to serve modern American comfort food, incorporating locally sourced ingredients, with many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Our friendly staff will make a memorable experience whether you join us for lunch, dinner or our highly acclaimed weekend brunch. We are a fantastic venue for hosting large groups and intimate dinners. Our Bar offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world, boasting 37 draft beers, 120 bottles, signature cocktails and a thoughtfully selected wine list. Join us on the patio or saddle up to the bar and admire our selection of over 150 bourbons and whiskies from around the globe. Reservations are recommended, however walk-ins are always welcome!
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9. The Helmand Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(769)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Cambridge
Booked 31 times today
Helmand Restaurant offers Afghani dishes with a wood-burning oven where the famous flatbread is cooked on one side of the room and an intimate fireplace is on the other side.Helmand Restaurant entrées include tasty choices like qabelee, which is pallow rice baked with chunks of lamb tenderloin, raisins and glazed carrots or mantwo, a homemade pasta shell filled with beef and onions. If you like spicy dishes, try the koufta challow, consisting of beef meatballs with Afghan seasoning sautéed with sun-dried tomato, hot peppers and green peas in a fresh tomato sauce. Several vegetarian entrées are also available such as the kaddo and banjan challow, which is pan fried and baked pumpkin and eggplant served with challow rice and yogurt garlic sauce.*Due to limited patio seating, we do not take reservations for our patio . Please note the patio or any other special requests in your reservation, or ask upon arrival, and we will do our best to accommodate.
A photo of The Fed at the Langham, Boston restaurant
10. The Fed at the Langham, Boston
4.4
Awesome(125)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Financial District
Booked 12 times today
Named #4 Best Hotel Bar in the US by USA Today's 2024 10Best Readers' Choice awards. A charming destination bar, The Fed, is a British-inspired cocktail bar with a New England twist. Located at The Langham, Boston hotel, a sophisticated space with a large and animated central bar, surrounding seating for a more intimate experience and a seasonal outdoor Rose Garden terrace. Serving craft cocktails and beers and elevated pub fare, The Fed is the place to celebrate any of life's moments, big or small. The Fed’s cocktail operations are helmed by Aliz Meszesi, a household name in Boston’s cocktail scene. Enjoy New England favorites such as a Maine Lobster Roll, Oysters, Boston Brown Bread, Smash Burger and Pork Belly Bites by Executive Chef Daniel Burger.

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  • Heidi
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Lovely meal and great service with wonderful friends
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    Farmstead TablePrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Newton
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    4.7
  • Tania
    Caribbean •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Feb 2025
    Our waitress was amazing, very detail oriented and cordial. The interior design is phenomenal and very aesthetic for pictures and other types of events. Will definitely recommend and will go again when we return to Boston.
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    Grana at The Langham, BostonPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Financial District
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    4.5
  • Yousif
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 15 Feb 2025
    It’s an incredible restaurant, me and my wife celebrated the valentine’s day there and everything was amazing! We loved it😍 to be honest because of some bad reviews I have read it on google map I was very afraid to make the reservation and all the bad reviews were wrong, the food very delicious and The amount of food is sufficient and the girl that she leads our table she was very good and she helped us to pick the right dishes❤️ the vibes make you feel like you in Italy, highly recommended and I will back again
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    Villa FrancescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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    4.3
  • OpenTable Diner
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 15 Feb 2025
    We have come here before, so felt we knew what to expect. It was one of the few restaurants still taking Valentine reservations. The service was excellent, but the food was subpar in both taste and quality. The sea bass had been prepared and in addition had sat on the pass thru for a while. The steak was overcooked and of mediocre quality. We will not be returning to dine here - it simply isn’t worth it.
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    NubarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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    4.3
  • David
    Greater Boston •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 15 Feb 2025
    Service was efficient and courteous. Food was delicious. They were very accommodating to my wife’s food allergy. Never disappointed.
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    La Voile BrooklinePrice: Moderate• Contemporary French• Brookline
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    4.6

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