Best Lunch Restaurants in Watertown

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AllstonArlingtonBack BayBeacon HillBelmontBrighton

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365 restaurants available nearby

1. Branch Line

4.7

Exceptional(2635)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 34 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!

A photo of Terra - Eataly Boston restaurant

2. Terra - Eataly Boston

4.4

Awesome(3866)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 105 times today

Located on the third floor of Eataly Boston, Terra is a unique restaurant inspired by earth and fire. The dining room centers around a wood-burning Italian grill, where the Terra culinary team cooks raw ingredients over burning flames, allowing the simple flavors to shine.In every earthy dish, the fire’s smoked warmth rekindles our fundamental connection to the elements. Plentiful and playful, the grilled plates are perfect to share around the restaurant's rustic tables, especially when paired with seasonal drinks.

A photo of La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston restaurant

3. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.4

Awesome(2205)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 78 times today

Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

4. Farmstead Table

4.7

Exceptional(2267)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Newton

Booked 39 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.

5. Black Lamb

4.7

Exceptional(534)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • South End

Booked 41 times today

Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End. Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries. The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.Please visit our website for details.

6. Frenchie

4.5

Awesome(1425)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• French • South End

Booked 48 times today

Frenchie is a sit down, easy-going neighborhood wine bar accompanying people in their everyday lives all day long. It is a space to meet, share and savor life, designed for people to relax while enjoying a French inspired menu.

7. Contessa - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(118)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 55 times today

Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

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8. Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge

4.8

Exceptional(851)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Cuban • Cambridge

Booked 17 times today

We offer free parking behind the restaurant, the lot is open for our guests to park where you like, disregard all private signage. The lot is accessible via Hadley or Russell Streets.

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9. Abe & Louie’s - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(9346)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Back Bay

Booked 122 times today

Abe & Louie’s, located in Boston’s Back Bay, is the epitome of a classic steakhouse. The iconic establishment sets the standard for elegant dining with superior service, charm, and appeal in a timeless sophisticated atmosphere. Abe & Louie’s, known for premium steaks, serves classic dishes, fresh seafood, shareable sides, and an award-winning wine list. Abe & Louie’s offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating. Delivery and take-out available.

10. Krasi

4.9

Exceptional(1887)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 58 times today

Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.

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OpenTable Diner
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Dessert is a must, the gelato was fantastic! Great with kids.
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La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly BostonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Back Bay
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4.4
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JaneVIP
Greater Boston •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A lovely two course lunch on the restaurant week menu. The Toni and burratta starters were exceptional. The service was quietly attentive
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Terra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay
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4.4
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Jon
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was fresh, cooked perfectly, and absolutely delicious. I have never eaten a lamb burger, but now I am hooked. The atmosphere was fun and enjoyable. We also appreciated the 4% administration fee that goes to the kitchen team, which is so important.
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Black LambPrice: Moderate• American• South End
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4.7
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Jenn
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was good! Our server was excellent! Overall a great experience
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Branch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
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4.7
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DeirdreF6VIP
Greater Boston •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Mar 2025
Healthy and delicious meal. Great ambiance & service. Excellent spot for lunch or dinner.
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Farmstead TablePrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Newton
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4.7

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