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1. Post 1917 Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(189)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Reading

Booked 19 times today

A steakhouse: city vibe, local heart. Our menu is hand selected to feature locally and ethically sourced ingredients. Our head chef and owner Jason Carron has revolutionized the New England restaurant community for two decades. With his acute attention to detail, Carron has helped struggling restaurants find their purpose and passion, restoring their place in the industry. Having given hope to hundreds of restaurants over the years, Carron is opening his first steakhouse this spring, bringing that same level of attention to his own restaurant. Every ingredient is well thought out to innovate the plate with not only something aesthetically pleasing, but more importantly delicious. His farm to table approach, ensures the highest level of ingredients go into every meal you enjoy.Please note our dress code: No gym wear, hooded sweatshirts, shorts, or ball caps are to be worn. All men are strongly encouraged to have a collar. No tank tops. Jackets are not required.

2. The Charles

4.5

Awesome(87)

Price: Expensive

• American • Reading

The Charles is a modern American Restaurant with craft cocktails, live entertainment and an old Hollywood Vibe! New to Reading, which is fast becoming a beautiful walkable downtown location, with new new restaurants, new stores to shop at and we are happy to add The Charles to your choice of dining and entertainment choices. We are located right in the center of town which is easily accessible from 93 or 128/95 with a very short drive. Located right next door to the up and coming famous award winning Bunratty Tavern, you can't miss us.Open for Dinner Thurs-Saturday 5-10pm. Available for Private Functions Sun-Wed and Saturday during the day.

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3. Sally's Apizza - Woburn

4.5

Awesome(376)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Woburn

Booked 29 times today

Sally's Apizza is a popular pizzeria located at the Woburn, Massachusetts . It is the fourth location of the famous Sally's Apizza restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut. Sally's Apizza is known for its thin-crust pizza, which is cooked in a coal-fired oven and topped with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Sally's Apizza Stamford also offers a variety of Italian classics, including fried mozzarella, chicken parmesan, salads, calamari, and Calabrian chicken wings. The restaurant has a casual, family-friendly and lively atmosphere that is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

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4. Surf Restaurant - Woburn

4.7

Exceptional(235)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Woburn

Booked 54 times today

Welcome to Surf Restaurant, we are located in the Woburn Village.Everyday our team of chefs work with our seafood buyers to source the best quality seafood. Our standards of excellence start with the selection of the top of the catch each day. We go to such lengths to secure the freshest seafood for one reason – our high standards of excellence demand that every ingredient we use is the best. Although we can tell you how fresh our seafood is, the only way to really know is to taste it.At Surf you will find New England classics like fish & chips, NE clam chowder, steamed lobster. You will also find chef driven seafood dishes such as Lobster Kristina in a brandy cream sauce, miso marinated salmon, sesame seared tuna and fried tomato bacon salad. Surf Woburn is a contemporary open restaurant with a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a meal with friends and family as well as a business meal with welcoming hospitality.

5. Gaetano's

4.8

Exceptional(657)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Stoneham

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Gaetano's! Since 1995, Gaetano’s has been serving authentic Italian dishes in a warm, friendly environment. Come join us for the best Italian food north of Boston.

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6. Polcari's - Saugus

4.6

Exceptional(307)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Saugus

Booked 7 times today

Polcari's in Saugus serves up authentic Italian cuisine, with many dishes being old family recipes straight from Boston's North End. Reviewers consistently praise the delicious food and excellent service. As one reviewer put it, 'excellent Italian food. Awesome food, atmosphere, the service was good and fast.' The restaurant's signature Regina Pizza is a fan favorite, and its friendly atmosphere makes it a great place to meet old friends.

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7. Polcari's - Woburn

4.2

Awesome(304)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Woburn

Booked 10 times today

Authentic Family Style Cuisine. Our famous Regina Pizza is available at all of our Polcari's locations. In addition we serve very authentic Italian cuisine. Most of the menu items are old family recipes straight from Boston's North End.

8. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1803)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 21 times today

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

9. Sogno

4.7

Exceptional(825)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Woburn

Booked 31 times today

Sogno, nestled just north of Boston, sets the standard for culinary excellence, offering a gastronomic journey through regional Italian fare that delights the senses and leaves a lasting impression on patrons. With meticulous attention to detail and a passion for culinary innovation, Sogno restaurant has earned widespread acclaim and a loyal following. Enjoy a buzzing bar with live music Monday - Friday, covered and heated patio dining and an impressing dining room with big booths and banquets overlooking the exposition kitchen and showpiece brick oven.

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10. The Capital Grille - Burlington

4.8

Exceptional(6044)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Burlington

Booked 66 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Cynthia
Greater Boston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I have been to the Surf many times and have never been disappointed. The food is fresh and delicious. The waitstaff, courteous and attentive. I highly recommend a trip there, especially for a special occasion. Can be a bit pricey but to get good fish anywhere is a bit pricey. This place is worth it.
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Surf Restaurant - WoburnPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Woburn
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4.7
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Kat
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This space has such a great vibe! Will definitely need to come back for dinner!
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BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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4.5
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Lisa
Greater Boston •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent meal and experience overall. Allergy request caused a problem with the salads that was avoidable. Kitchen issue? But error was on the side of excess caution, which is preferable to a mistake. Service and fondue courses were great.
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The Melting Pot - Bedford/BurlingtonPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Burlington
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4.5
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DarrenVIP
Greater Boston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Thank You Sogno- We were celebrating our son’s 25th birthday and you made the celebration exceptional! The food, ambiance and service were outstanding! Highly recommend Sogno for all of your dining needs!
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SognoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Woburn
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4.7
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robert
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was excellent, and the service was even better. Nice change to have a relatively quiet restaurant these days even though the tables were nearly all occupied. Ambience is perfect.
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DeuxavePrice: Very Expensive• French• Back Bay
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4.7

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Post 1917 Steakhouse

2. The Charles

3. Sally's Apizza - Woburn

4. Surf Restaurant - Woburn

5. Gaetano's

6. Polcari's - Saugus

7. Polcari's - Woburn

8. Giulia Restaurant

9. Sogno

10. The Capital Grille - Burlington

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