Best Authentic Restaurants in Arlington

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AllstonBack BayBeacon HillBedfordBrightonBrookline

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1. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1824)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 29 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.

2. Umami Omakase

4.8

Exceptional(121)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Cambridge

Booked 11 times today

Umami Omakase and Sake BarBest Sushi of 2021 & 2023 AwardsTop 50 restaurants in BostonCambridge MASeafood. Japanese food, Beer and WineChef Tasting Menu:Miso SoupSashimi PlatesSushi NigiriToroJapanese Fish; Madai. Kinmedai. Shima-Aji. Kamasu. Akayagara. Hotate. Hokkaido Uni. Kanpachi. Salmon. Unagi. Tuna. Ikura. Tibiko. CaviarJapnaese A5 Wagyu BeefFoie GrasTruffleKitchen specials; Duck breast. ChawanmushiHand Roll / Chirashi bowl Umami DessertSake Tasting/ PairingsFine dingingHigh end restaurantSpecial day, Special dinnerOccasion celebration. Birthday. Anniversary. Graduation. Marriage dinner.Influencer welcomeCatering. Group reservation. Family and kids. Work dinner. Company party.

3. Wusong Road

4.7

Exceptional(648)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Cambridge

Booked 78 times today

Wusong Tiki Bar is Cambridge's local tropical Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Famous for our hand-made baos, crab Rangoons and the best Mai Tai in Boston. Please note if there are no tables available our ground floor bar and 2nd floor bar are available for guests without bookings--subject to availability and during peak hours there may be a queue.All reservations are for a 90-minute experience, and we kindly ask that you respect the guests who follow.Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.

4. Little Donkey

4.7

Exceptional(2129)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Cambridge

Booked 40 times today

We’ve only got one rule: there are no rules. Our menu is an eclectic mix of global flavors, inspired by our chefs’ travels around the world. From Istanbul meat ravioli to ramen cacio e pepe, our menu is always unique and forever evolving. With a full raw bar, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, we’ve truly got something for everyone. Owned and operated by James Beard Award Winning Chef Ken Oringer, Little Donkey has been serving global tapas in Central Square since 2016

5. Gran Gusto

4.7

Exceptional(1267)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 24 times today

After 8:30 pm the restaurant prefers to take reservations by contacting the restaurant. At Gran Gusto, we pride ourselves on the best quality for a great price.We are a completely in-house production, starting with fresh, basic ingredients in order to create homemade bread to desert.Over 80% of our products come from Italy one time a week such as, olive oil, flour, truffles, specialty cheeses, bufala mozzarella for the Neapolitan-style pizza, ice cream and etc.

A photo of Top Mix Bar & Kitchen Cambridge restaurant

6. Top Mix Bar & Kitchen Cambridge

4.5

Awesome(33)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Cambridge

Booked 15 times today

At Top Mix Bar and Kitchen we pride ourselves in providing a little piece of the Caribbean to our guests. At Top Mix, the sun is always shining and leaves are always growing

7. Sogno

4.7

Exceptional(905)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Woburn

Booked 45 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.

8. SOURCE Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(596)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 34 times today

SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.

9. Dali

4.7

Exceptional(1604)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Cambridge

Booked 31 times today

Owners Mario Leon and Tamara Bourso introduced traditional Spanish cuisine with a Dali twist to Boston in 1989 and the concept of pairing/sharing tapas quickly spread throughout the restaurant community. Dali offers a full liquor bar with Sangria, original/vintage Cocktails, and Bottoms Up Shots. The interior is personalized with quirky decor such as the Crying Gold Wall, Lost & Found Clothesline, and a LED Interactive Table that cozily seats 6-10 convivial guests.Reservations available Wednesday thru Sunday from 5:30 to 10 and we invite you for a memorable evening.

A photo of Fioritaly Trattoria restaurant

10. Fioritaly Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(747)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Medford

Booked 21 times today

The name “Fiore” originated from Chef Gabriele Ascione’s grandfather, who shaped his love for Ischian history and food. Ischia, a small island off of Naples, boasts a rich and vibrant local history that is recreated in the cuisine at Fioritaly. Each meal has been carefully selected and refined by Chef Gabriele Ascione, who inspires to showcase the essence of local Italian dishes from home.

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TaylorVIP
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing birthday dinner with Wusong! Definitely will be back!
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Wusong RoadPrice: Expensive• Polynesian• Cambridge
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4.7
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Ana María
Mexico City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food is delicious and the service was outstanding
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Giulia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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4.8
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Charles
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is the second time I've dined at Umami Omakase. They're expensive, so I don't often have the opportunity, but they are well worth it. Service was exemplary, and they easily accommodated my allergies. Every dish was a single, perfect bite. And yes, despite the tiny portions for each dish, 18 courses was definitely enough food to leave me comfortably full.
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Umami OmakasePrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Cambridge
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4.8
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Pasta and pizza is authentic and delicious. And there is parking.
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Gran GustoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Cambridge
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4.7
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zaven
Greater Boston •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Awesome place for dinner and drinks! Great atmosphere and vibe
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Little DonkeyPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Cambridge
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4.7

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