The best restaurants in Boston

Local chain member offering innovative sushi in a compact, no-nonsense room along with takeout.

690A Washington St (Brookline)

Casual option serving familiar Mexican eats such as tamales, burritos, and enchiladas for lunch and dinner.

3 Harvard Square (Brookline)

Casual eatery specializing in sushi, Korean fried chicken and wings.

86 Peterborough St

Relaxed venue serving pizza and a menu of subs, including chicken fajita and chicken souvlaki, for delivery or dine-in.

226 Cypress St (Brookline)

Local counter-serve Mexican chain dishing up burritos, tacos & quesadillas in a warm space.

446 Harvard St (Brookline)

Unpretentious outlet with modest decor turning out creative sushi rolls & Japanese standards.

340 Walnut St (Newton)

Busy, cozy restaurant serving homemade pasta & Tuscan-style wood-grilled entrees in a compact space.

48 Boylston St (Brookline)

Homey Italian option for red-sauce classics in a cozy, cash-only BYOB venue with no formal menu.

370 Salem St (Medford)

No-frills corner eatery for brick-oven pizzas, sandwiches, burgers & salads, plus breakfast options.

75 Harvard St (Brookline)

Counter-serve spot with gourmet takes on Mexican classics, including tacos & burritos.

1294 Beacon St (Brookline)

New York-style bagels, Belgian waffles & build-your-own omelets in colorful, nostalgic surrounds.

20 Prospect St (Cambridge)

Subs, panini, burgers & seafood round out the menu at this pizzeria specializing in inventive pies.

387 Washington St (Brookline)

Laid-back eatery serving Chinese & Japanese dishes, plus cocktails. Delivery available.

442 Salem St (Medford)

Bustling Italian spot with simple decor draws crowds with classic dishes & popular take-out option.

131 Brighton Ave (Allston)

Laid-back hangout with regular live music & late-night hours, serving Mexican & Salvadoran fare.

150 Meridian St #150

Trattoria creates a warm vibe with a menu of Italian classics, wine & murals of Italy on the walls.

190 North St

Japanese, Chinese & Thai dishes, plus a sushi menu, served in trendy-casual, spacious surrounds.

182 Main St (Medford)

Small sushi bar specializing in omakase tastings and seafood chirashi boxes.

32 Cambridge St (Charlestown)

No-frills go-to for speedy counter-serve subs, wraps, thin-crust pizzas & salads.

738 Huntington Ave

Simple sushi bar with extensive Japanese menu & Vietnamese pho.

425 Cambridge St (Cambridge)

Snug, informal corner shop offering Florentine pastas & sandwiches & imported Italian groceries.

313B Harvard St (Brookline)

Outpost of a relaxed chain eatery serving creative organic rolls & other Japanese dishes.

398 Harvard St (Brookline)

An all-natural menu & Arabic coffee are 2 offerings found at this colorful & intimate cafe.

286 Franklin St (Cambridge)

Compact, colorful nook dishing up sushi & hot Japanese entrees for dine-in or takeout.

1393 Beacon St (Brookline)

Low-key eatery featuring authentic Mexican fare, from tacos and pupusas to burritos and churros.

1728 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Cheery Mexican eatery emphasizing creatively stuffed tacos & a large tequila selection.

1665 Beacon St (Brookline)

Sushi joint serving a variety of rolls.

529 Washington St (Brighton)

Neighborhood Japanese nook providing inventive sushi rolls & lunch combos, plus beer, wine & sake.

16 Oak Grove Ave (Melrose)

Casual chain serving up sushi on a conveyor belt along with a variety of Japanese dishes, such as ramen.

39A District Ave (Dorchester)

Housemade pasta, pizza, sandwiches & Italian eats in a cozy, bustling setting; open weekdays.

115 Water St

Enduring, lively eatery for guacamole made tableside, creative Mexican fare & assorted margaritas.

11 Springfield St (Cambridge)

Red-sauce classics are the specialty at this Italian eatery with Renaissance-style art on the walls.

283 Causeway St

Convenience store & deli/grill offering sandwiches & breakfast bombs plus ice cream & groceries.

277 Main St (Medford)

Understated restaurant preparing classic Japanese dishes, including sushi, soups & dumplings.

983 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Cozy neighborhood deli offering imported meats, housemade bread, homestyle Italian meals & espresso.

41 Harvard St (Brookline)

Mexican eats, cocktails & coolers in a buzzy restaurant featuring a terrace & late-night hours.

15 Union St

Local pizza chain specializing in thin-crust, gourmet pies with create-your-own options.

289 Harvard St (Brookline)

Intricate sushi rolls & inventive Thai cuisine offered in a fashionable backdrop with a modern vibe.

737 Huntington Ave

Tuscan specialties including pasta, pizza & risotto in a rustic, refined setting.

52 Brattle St (Cambridge)

Casual restaurant at Bow Market featuring Tijuana-style birria, tacos, and quesadillas, plus beer.

1 Bow Mkt Wy Ste 10 (Somerville)

Warehouse-chic spot offering Mediterranean eats, shared plates & cocktails, plus a take-out option.

1032 Beacon St (Brookline)

Authentic taco spot (including chicken and fish varieties) also serving quesadillas and burritos (and burrito bowls) at low prices.

352 Boston Ave (Medford)

Low-key trattoria featuring hearty portions of homemade pasta, pizza & Italian entrees.

319 Western Ave (Cambridge)

A big lineup of Italian-style thin-crust pies & slices anchors the menu at this no-frills pizzeria.

336 Boston Ave (Medford)

Established pizzeria serving Greek-style pies topped with housemade sauce, plus calzones & subs.

372 Boston Ave (Medford)

Casual restaurant offering sushi rolls and other Japanese standards for dine-in or takeout.

1562 Tremont St

Casual spot offering a wide-ranging menu of pizza, sandwiches, salads, and chicken wings, plus beer.

283 Boston Ave (Medford)

Small, cheerful restaurant crafting traditional Mexican dishes hailing from Puebla.

131 Lexington St

Pizzeria offering subs, calzones, and seafood, plus some late-night hours.

301 Salem St (Medford)

Simple shop offering slices, whole pies, subs & other comfort food, mostly for takeout & delivery.

304 Centre St (Jamaica Plain)

Trendy Japanese cafe providing small plates such as onigiri, curry, and teas, plus groceries.

299 Harvard St (Brookline)

Cozy neighborhood eatery serving tacos and enchiladas, plus other traditional Mexican cuisine.

416 Centre St (Jamaica Plain)

Counter-serve, corner Italian joint serving pizzas, subs & wings in a basic setting.

19 Union Square (Somerville)

Pizzeria known for New York-style pies, such as four cheese and margarita, plus slices.

8 Perkins St

Casual pizzeria and eatery dishing up thin-crust pies and subs, along with salads.

240 Lincoln Ave (Saugus)

Casual eatery serving roast beef sandwiches, pizza, and other fast food items, including late-night options.

21 Salem St (Medford)

Contemporary locale for pasta, pizzettes & other Italian dishes with a nice wine list.

608 Main St (Cambridge)

Relaxed, timber-clad eatery offering wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta & rotating beers & wine.

572 Boston Ave (Medford)

Straightforward restaurant dispensing traditional Mexican fare & beverages in folksy surroundings.

24 Riverside Ave (Medford)

Casual spot for diner-style American & global eats, featuring breakfast all day.

536 Centre St (Jamaica Plain)

Assembled-to-order tacos, burritos & other Mexican eats with loads of toppings & spicy sauces.

14 Brattle St (Cambridge)

Informal spot for thin-crust pies with inventive toppings & a huge selection of bottled beers.

735 Huntington Ave

Innovative Japanese and American plates, plus cocktails, wine, beer, and sake, in a cozy setting.

1154 Boylston St (Chestnut Hill)

Casual standby serving various pizzas, along with wings, subs and salads.

433 Salem St (Medford)

Creatively named sushi, including rolls inspired by fairy tales, & Pan-Asian plates in simple digs.

524 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

A menu featuring an array of classic Japanese sushi & noodle dishes in a modern, cozy setting.

370 Boylston St (Brookline)

Cozy, casual pizzeria serving a menu of pies, pastas & sandwiches, plus eclectic entrees.

1514 Tremont St

Pizza joint offering delivery, plus other dishes such as calzones, subs, and chicken parm.

399 Main St (Medford)

Outpost of a local chain dishing up pizza, subs, pastas & seafood in unassuming digs.

462 Salem St (Medford)

Sushi, ramen & other classics are complemented by sake & draft beer at this easygoing Japanese pub.

195 Washington St (Brookline)

Seasonal Mediterranean fare, including pastas & wood-fired pizzas, served in striking, skylit space.

502 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Casual eatery dishing up a variety of Hawaiian dishes including poke, ramen, and sushi.

6 Harvard St (Brookline)

Modern option for Mexican eats including tacos and enchiladas, plus tequila cocktails.

80 Arsenal Yards Blvd (Watertown)

Straightforward restaurant dispensing traditional Mexican fare & beverages in folksy surroundings.

382 Highland Ave (Somerville)

Traditional Mexican fare such as tacos, burritos & tortas served in an unpretentious setting.

99 Broadway (Somerville)

Cocktail lounge with Italian eats and a patio, plus a dice game that lets you win drinks.

631 Assembly Row (Somerville)

Casual poke bar serving up fresh Hawaiian poke bowls with a variety of mix-ins and sauces in Porter Square.

1923A Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Take-out & delivery joint serving pizza & calzones, including vegan options, plus subs & burritos.

147 Beacon St #3724 (Somerville)

Italian classic including fresh pastas in a rustic, cozy setting that includes a communal table.

1682 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Bare-bones, counter-serve pit stop for oversized burritos, taco combos, pupusas & more.

46 Broadway (Somerville)

Simple counter-serve joint preparing innovative specialty pies, plus strombolis & pastas.

8 Highland Ave (Somerville)

Outpost of a local chain dishing up pizza, subs, pastas & seafood in unassuming digs.

284 Broadway (Somerville)

Casual eatery offering Mexican eats such as cochinita pibil, along with mezcal, beer, and cocktails.

23a Bow St (Somerville)

Local counter-serve Mexican chain dishing up burritos, tacos & quesadillas in a warm space.

822 Somerville Ave #1 (Cambridge)

Casual, elegant, welcoming, brick-and-wooded eatery serving a menu of American fare with a global twist.

1287 Cambridge St (Cambridge)

Pan flutes playing in the background set the scene for Peruvian fare, served alongside pisco sours.

307 Somerville Ave (Somerville)

This no-frills destination features cheese fries, pizza slices, whole pies & subs.

444 Broadway Ct (Cambridge)

A huge Asian eatery with sushi & scotch, handsomely turned out with wood, slate and stone accents.

320 Canal St (Somerville)

Modern hot spot for Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, craft cocktails & wines.

400 Assembly Row (Somerville)

Japanese eatery with a menu spanning hibachi, yakitori, maki, nigiri and more.

16 Bow St (Somerville)

Quesadillas, carnitas, tacos & churros are served in this relaxed & colorful counter-serve spot,

847 Cambridge St (Cambridge)

Cozy, homey but on-trend Italian serving swank bowls of pasta & braised meats, plus fine wine.

126 Broadway (Somerville)

Asian, Japanese, and Chinese eatery providing dishes from the two cuisines and friendly service.

273 Broadway (Somerville)

Lively Italian-American tavern in a former police HQ with cocktails, DJs & drag bingo, plus karaoke & a seasonal patio.

70 Union Square (Somerville)

Relaxed pizza joint firing up classic pies, pasta entrees, hot subs and chicken parmigiana dishes.

691 Cambridge St (Cambridge)

Local Italian joint serving pizza, subs and burgers in a casual setting.

23 Washington St (Somerville)

Pizza headlines a menu of comfort food such as gyros, subs, and pasta dishes in a casual setting.

1760 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Traditional Peruvian meat & fish dishes served family-style in a relaxed setting with vibrant decor.

514 Medford St (Somerville)

Comfortable neighborhood Japanese izakaya for noodle bowls, sushi rolls, yakitori & small plates.

234 Elm St (Somerville)

Modest, easygoing eatery serving Italian sandwiches & pizza slices & pies plus take-out.

292 Broadway (Somerville)

Old-school pizzeria serving brick-oven pies, plus subs, calzones & burgers in functional digs.

312 Broadway (Somerville)

Fashionable outpost featuring a variety of classic Pan-Asian fare, sushi & cocktails.

22 Highland Ave (Somerville)

Family-run Portuguese-American standby draws crowds for ample, homestyle breakfasts & baked goods.

25 Bow St (Somerville)

Japanese restaurant serving an extensive menu of sushi & other favorites in informal environs.

290 Somerville Ave (Somerville)

Homey spot with a bar & deli dishing up huge portions of homestyle Italian pastas & entrees.

76 Broadway (Somerville)

Handcrafted pizzas with vegan options doled out in a modern counter-serve with a seasonal patio.

1611 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Local seafood, including chowder & lobster rolls, in a spare, industrial space with inlet views.

1 Main St (Winthrop)

Casual eatery for Mexican dishes such as nachos and tacos, plus cocktails and beer.

306 Revere St (Revere)

Industrial-chic venue with a handpicked set of eateries and bar, plus an area for cooking demos.

401 Park Dr

Sprawling landmark since 1950 offering Asian meals, mai tais & comedy amid kitschy Polynesian decor.

948 Broadway (Saugus)

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

1040 Revere Beach Pkwy (Chelsea)

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

1850 Soldiers Fld Rd (Brighton)

Meat-filled sandwiches, fried seafood & burgers at an outpost of a stalwart local fast-food chain.

410 Revere Beach Blvd (Revere)

New American pub in a historic firehouse with area-sourced plates, weekend brunch & craft cocktails.

105 Everett Ave (Chelsea)

Upscale, stylish restaurant with ocean views, plus a menu focusing on seafood & housemade pasta.

Ocean building, 500 Ocean Ave (Revere)

Roomy, straightforward outfit featuring a variety of all-you-can-eat Asian & American favorites.

31 Furlong Dr F (Revere)

Relaxed brewery with outdoor seating and food trucks dishing out tacos and tacos.

411 Waverley Oaks Rd (Waltham)

Outpost of a local American eatery with a comfy setting & varied offerings, from subs to seafood.

70 Pauline St (Winthrop)

This stylish brick-&-wood eatery serves an extensive oyster menu plus fish entrees & craft beers.

383 Congress St

Specializing in upmarket seafood, this contemporary chain also serves steaks & cocktails.

55 Boylston St (Chestnut Hill)