The best restaurants in Framingham
118 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Fin's Sushi and Grill
RestaurantsCompact Japanese restaurant offering a variety of sushi rolls & classic dishes in a relaxed venue.
Fin's Sushi and Grill
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in sushi, Korean fried chicken and wings.
Franco's Trattoria
RestaurantsCounter-service Italian cafe prepping stone-fire pizzas, ample pastas & gelato in warm digs.
Franco's Trattoria
RestaurantsLa Hacienda East Boston
RestaurantsLaid-back hangout with regular live music & late-night hours, serving Mexican & Salvadoran fare.
La Hacienda East Boston
RestaurantsLimoncello
RestaurantsTrattoria creates a warm vibe with a menu of Italian classics, wine & murals of Italy on the walls.
Limoncello
RestaurantsIl Mondo Pizzeria
RestaurantsNo-frills go-to for speedy counter-serve subs, wraps, thin-crust pizzas & salads.
Il Mondo Pizzeria
RestaurantsAthens Pizza
RestaurantsCasual Greek-style pizzeria offering pizzas with thick, crispy crusts and pies to-go and delivery service.
Athens Pizza
RestaurantsCasa Razdora
RestaurantsHousemade pasta, pizza, sandwiches & Italian eats in a cozy, bustling setting; open weekdays.
Casa Razdora
RestaurantsFilippo Ristorante & Bar
RestaurantsRed-sauce classics are the specialty at this Italian eatery with Renaissance-style art on the walls.
Filippo Ristorante & Bar
RestaurantsAlma Cantina
RestaurantsMexican eats, cocktails & coolers in a buzzy restaurant featuring a terrace & late-night hours.
Alma Cantina
RestaurantsDa Vinci Bistro
RestaurantsUpscale, romantic spot serving Italian fare such as chicken parmesan and arancini.
Da Vinci Bistro
RestaurantsLaughing Monk Cafe
RestaurantsIntricate sushi rolls & inventive Thai cuisine offered in a fashionable backdrop with a modern vibe.
Laughing Monk Cafe
RestaurantsPizzeria Enzina
RestaurantsCasual Italian eatery serving comfort food and brick-oven pizzas, including gluten-free and vegan options.
Pizzeria Enzina
RestaurantsFranco's Pizzeria and Pub
RestaurantsPizza, pasta & subs in sports-bar environs with pool tables, TVs, local bands & karaoke nights.
Franco's Pizzeria and Pub
RestaurantsSushi Today
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering sushi rolls and other Japanese standards for dine-in or takeout.
Sushi Today
RestaurantsAngela's Cafe Eagle Hill
RestaurantsSmall, cheerful restaurant crafting traditional Mexican dishes hailing from Puebla.
Angela's Cafe Eagle Hill
RestaurantsMario's
RestaurantsPizzeria known for New York-style pies, such as four cheese and margarita, plus slices.
Mario's
RestaurantsBrelundi
RestaurantsItalian restaurant serving breakfast, pizza, pasta & more in a casual, contemporary space.
Brelundi
RestaurantsPenguin Pizza
RestaurantsInformal spot for thin-crust pies with inventive toppings & a huge selection of bottled beers.
Penguin Pizza
RestaurantsCrispy Dough Pizzeria
RestaurantsCozy, casual pizzeria serving a menu of pies, pastas & sandwiches, plus eclectic entrees.
Crispy Dough Pizzeria
RestaurantsOishii Too
RestaurantsIntimate eatery with cozy seating turning out upmarket, innovative sushi rolls & Japanese dishes.
Oishii Too
RestaurantsAngelo's House of Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza restaurant dishing up quick bites, including popular buffalo wings.
Angelo's House of Pizza
RestaurantsThe Cheesecake Factory
RestaurantsAmerican chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake
The Cheesecake Factory
RestaurantsThe Buckley Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsMediterranean meals in a cozy space featuring a full bar, a patio and welcoming service.
The Buckley Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsTime Out Market Boston
RestaurantsIndustrial-chic venue with a handpicked set of eateries and bar, plus an area for cooking demos.
Time Out Market Boston
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsBustling sushi spot with conveyor belts bringing bites to the tables, plus touch-screen ordering and robot servers.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsHanto Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, laid-back, spacious Chinese option, featuring Sichuanese dishes and sushi.
Hanto Restaurant
Restaurants99 Restaurants
RestaurantsKid-friendly pub chain offering classic fare like burgers, wings & salads in informal surrounds.
99 Restaurants
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsSamba Steak & Sushi
RestaurantsHibachi-grilled steaks, chicken & seafood (plus sushi & Pan-Asian fare) served in a low-key setting.
Samba Steak & Sushi
RestaurantsButtercup
RestaurantsComfortable spot for farm-to-table fare, craft beers and wine.
Buttercup
RestaurantsRow 34 - Seaport | Boston
RestaurantsThis stylish brick-&-wood eatery serves an extensive oyster menu plus fish entrees & craft beers.
Row 34 - Seaport | Boston
RestaurantsFireside Tavern Sherborn
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant serving from-scratch American dishes, along with beer and cocktails.
Fireside Tavern Sherborn
RestaurantsThe Barking Crab
RestaurantsLively waterfront seafood joint with open-air picnic-table dining & views of the Boston Harbor.
The Barking Crab
RestaurantsJack's Abby Craft Lagers
RestaurantsMicrobrewery & tasting room with a beer garden offering craft lagers, pizzas & bar food.
Jack's Abby Craft Lagers
RestaurantsTheo's Cozy Corner Restaurant
RestaurantsCraving a cozy, no-fuss breakfast that still surprises you? Theo's Cozy Corner Restaurant runs on hearty American staples with delightful…
Theo's Cozy Corner Restaurant
RestaurantsUmami Crudo
RestaurantsUmami Crudo is Chef Gary Lei’s fine-dining Japanese spot, sister to Umami Omakase, turning out pristine sashimi, meticulously crafted…
Umami Crudo
RestaurantsPaddy's Public House
RestaurantsPaddy’s Public House has that easy, everyone-knows-someone vibe plus the practical stuff Newton folks love like online ordering, e-gift…
Paddy's Public House
RestaurantsTasty Burger
RestaurantsTasty Burger keeps it simple in the best way, grilling flat-patty burgers from quality American beef that hit the spot without the fuss.…
Tasty Burger
RestaurantsHojoko
RestaurantsHip izakaya in Verb Hotel serving Japanese tavern-style fare with craft beers & frozen cocktails.
Hojoko
RestaurantsLotus Test Kitchen
RestaurantsSimple counter serve for açai bowls & contemporary takes on Pan-Asian fare like Korean BBQ & unagi.
Lotus Test Kitchen
RestaurantsCafe Bonjour
RestaurantsCasual eatery for brunch classics such as avocado toast, crepes and eggs, plus sandwiches and coffee.
Cafe Bonjour
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCasual spot for chicken tenders and sandwiches that can be customized with a range of spices.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsDirty Water Dough Company
RestaurantsCraft pizzas, plus ciabatta sandwiches & salads in a cozy setting with a fireplace & wooden floors.
Dirty Water Dough Company
RestaurantsMmmac N' Cheese
RestaurantsCounter-serve option at Faneuil Hall Marketplace offering creative spins on mac 'n' cheese.
Mmmac N' Cheese
RestaurantsSaltie Girl
RestaurantsCharming raw bar serving various seafood, including dishes made with tinned fish.
Saltie Girl
RestaurantsPizzeria Rustico
RestaurantsHot & cold sandwiches, salads & homemade pasta at this casual, lively Italian spot with sports TV.
Pizzeria Rustico
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsHot, crispy chicken tenders and sliders on the menu at this casual eatery, plus beer and mac 'n' cheese.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsBoston Burger Company - Boylston St.
RestaurantsBright, casual eatery for burgers stacked with unconventional toppings, plus veggie options.
Boston Burger Company - Boylston St.
RestaurantsBeehive Restaurant
RestaurantsInternational cuisine, creative cocktails, and live music in a happening brick-line venue.
Beehive Restaurant
RestaurantsYvonne's
RestaurantsRefined yet playful supper club in a handsome hideaway accented with marble and mahogany wood.
Yvonne's
RestaurantsUnderdog Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCrispy boneless fried chicken sandwiches (with sliders) and tenders, plus sides, served in a casual setting.
Underdog Hot Chicken
RestaurantsMamma Maria
RestaurantsRefined Italian menu with a focus on local ingredients, served in a romantic townhouse.
Mamma Maria
RestaurantsSweet Cheeks Q
RestaurantsBBQ trays, Southern sides & inspired cocktails served at family-style tables in a welcoming space.
Sweet Cheeks Q
RestaurantsEstragon Tapas
RestaurantsAiry dining room for inspired renderings of Spanish favorites, creative cocktails & large wine list.
Estragon Tapas
RestaurantsThe Smoke Shop BBQ - Seaport
RestaurantsChef Andy Husbands, big on the competitive BBQ scene, serves smoked meat trays with flair.
The Smoke Shop BBQ - Seaport
RestaurantsEcho Bridge Restaurant & Cafe
RestaurantsOld-fashioned, family-run restaurant & bar serving pizza & Italian entrees since 1962.
Echo Bridge Restaurant & Cafe
RestaurantsCoach Grill
RestaurantsUpscale steakhouse offering choice cuts, chops & seafood plus a broad wine list in clubby surrounds.
Coach Grill
RestaurantsBrickFire Pizza Co.
RestaurantsFunky, casual choice with a brick pizza oven & a menu of classic comfort foods & salads.
BrickFire Pizza Co.
RestaurantsWahlburgers
RestaurantsCounter-serve spot near Fenway Park from Mark Wahlberg & brothers with burgers & spiked milkshakes.
Wahlburgers
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsCafe sauvage
RestaurantsRelaxed French restaurant with sidewalk dining, offering traditional fare.
Cafe sauvage
RestaurantsBlue Ribbon BBQ
RestaurantsLocal counter-serve chain dishing up Southern BBQ fare in a casual space with a vintage vibe.
Blue Ribbon BBQ
RestaurantsLittle Sage
RestaurantsItalian entrees, pastas and snacks, plus cocktails and wine, in a small setting.
Little Sage
RestaurantsOwen O'Leary's
RestaurantsIrish pub serving an eclectic menu of quesadillas, haddock & shrimp scampi in a dark-wood setting.
Owen O'Leary's
RestaurantsFox & The Knife
RestaurantsA menu focused on rustic Italian fare & modern cocktails in a lively setting with bar seating.
Fox & The Knife
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsHigh Street Place Food Hall
RestaurantsStylish food court featuring hip eateries, cocktail spots, and dessert shops, plus live music and events.
High Street Place Food Hall
RestaurantsButtermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay
RestaurantsDestination for quirky New Orleans-inspired dishes by a local star chef, plus a lively lounge.
Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay
RestaurantsTeddy's on the Hill
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery offering burgers, wings and pizza, plus craft cocktails and beers.
Teddy's on the Hill
RestaurantsWheelhouse Boston
RestaurantsCounter-serve nook offering build-your-own-burgers & other old-school staples for breakfast & lunch.
Wheelhouse Boston
RestaurantsPho Basil
RestaurantsA bright, minimalistic eatery with a mix of Thai & Vietnamese dishes, spiced to order.
Pho Basil
RestaurantsBoston Sail Loft
RestaurantsWaterside maritime mainstay with floor-to-ceiling windows & seafood staples, plus bar scene.
Boston Sail Loft
RestaurantsFarm Grill and Rotisserie
RestaurantsFamily-owned counter-serve fixture with Mediterranean flair doling out traditional Greek eats.
Farm Grill and Rotisserie
RestaurantsWoods Hill Pier 4 - Seaport
RestaurantsEasygoing restaurant with harbor views serving oysters, seafood specialties & steak, plus cocktails.
Woods Hill Pier 4 - Seaport
RestaurantsPicco
RestaurantsCasual, welcoming neighborhood pick for thin-crust pizzas, homemade ice cream, wine & beer.
Picco
RestaurantsJiro‘s Sushi
RestaurantsCompact spot for sushi and sashimi dishes, served fresh and presented with pride.
Jiro‘s Sushi
RestaurantsRistorante Saraceno - Boston
RestaurantsIntimate spot for classic Italian fare, with old-world charm & an enclosed rooftop dining area.
Ristorante Saraceno - Boston
RestaurantsGordon Ramsay Burger - Boston
RestaurantsLively eatery with a bar known for gourmet burgers, milkshakes and cocktails, plus patio seating.
Gordon Ramsay Burger - Boston
RestaurantsSushi @ Temple Records
RestaurantsCozy eating establishment for omakase-style sushi and other Japanese dishes.
Sushi @ Temple Records
RestaurantsVia Cannuccia
RestaurantsBakery, trattoria, and pizzeria whipping up Italian mains, including risotto and lasagna.
Via Cannuccia
RestaurantsCLINK.
RestaurantsOriginal bars & cells in this former jail provide a unique setting for modern American dishes.
CLINK.
RestaurantsBlue Ribbon BBQ
RestaurantsLocal counter-serve chain dishing up Southern BBQ fare in a casual space with a vintage vibe.
Blue Ribbon BBQ
RestaurantsSaigon Fusion
RestaurantsCasual, homey joint for Vietnamese staples including pho, banh mi and spring rolls.
Saigon Fusion
RestaurantsPhở Pasteur
RestaurantsQuick-serve spot for oversized bowls of Vietnamese noodle soup & traditional entrees.
Phở Pasteur
RestaurantsNorth Street Grille
RestaurantsTiny spot for hefty plates of American fare, popular for weekend brunch (dinner served most nights).
North Street Grille
RestaurantsBostonia Public House
RestaurantsNew England fare & bars on 2 floors in a historic building with clubby decor & modern touches.
Bostonia Public House
RestaurantsNaksan Korean BBQ
RestaurantsFresh, flavorful and beautifully prepared beef and pork are sizzled by staff at this contemporary eatery.
Naksan Korean BBQ
RestaurantsLilly's Gourmet Pasta Express
RestaurantsSnug corner storefront serving handmade pastas & raviolis (with a variety of fillings) to go.
Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express
RestaurantsThe Farmer's Daughter
RestaurantsFarm-to-table bistro for locally sourced ingredients-driven brunch dishes, pancakes and egg specialties, plus cocktails.
The Farmer's Daughter
RestaurantsSunny Girl
RestaurantsCounter-serve stop focused on egg sandwiches on homemade English muffins, plus lunch staples.
Sunny Girl
RestaurantsMariel
RestaurantsUpscale venue for Cuban specialties and craft cocktails served in dreamy, elegant surroundings.
Mariel
RestaurantsToro
RestaurantsSmall, stylish spot from Chef Ken Oringer serves up celebrated tapas, cocktails & Spanish wines.
Toro
RestaurantsLa Parada Dominican Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual restaurant spotlighting authentic Dominican cuisine, including rice and beans, guisado, and chicharron.
La Parada Dominican Kitchen
RestaurantsCarmelina's
RestaurantsOpen-air restaurant offers hearty portions of classic Italian dishes that come with a modern flair.
Carmelina's
RestaurantsPho Le Restaurant
RestaurantsNoodle soups & other Vietnamese dishes in a bright corner space with plants & colorful banquettes.
Pho Le Restaurant
RestaurantsArchie's New York Deli
RestaurantsDaytime deli serving bagels, breakfast items, salads & sandwiches, including Reubens & house combos.
Archie's New York Deli
RestaurantsRegina Pizzeria
RestaurantsCirca-1926 local chain for thin-crust, brick-oven pizzas in a no-frills setting.
Regina Pizzeria
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsNo-frills chicken joint featuring sliders and tenders with varying spice levels.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsPazza on Porter
RestaurantsColorful restaurant with a relaxed vibe serving standard burgers, pastas, brunch & mains.
Pazza on Porter
RestaurantsOAK Long Bar + Kitchen
RestaurantsSophisticated spot in the Fairmont for farm-to-table American eats, craft drinks & hobnobbing.
OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
RestaurantsSonsie
RestaurantsEnduring, classy bistro with eclectic menu & wine cellar known for brunch, plus Newbury Street view.
Sonsie
RestaurantsDouzo Sushi
RestaurantsTrendy, bustling Japanese restaurant serving sushi & cocktails in a modern, loungey space.
Douzo Sushi
RestaurantsBoston Kitchen Pizza
RestaurantsSimple pizza joint for slices and pies with a varied menu that includes pasta, calzones, and panini.
Boston Kitchen Pizza
RestaurantsCASA BONITA
RestaurantsFresh Mexican fare such as burritos, flautas and birria tacos, plus margaritas.
CASA BONITA
RestaurantsChart House
RestaurantsHigh-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.
Chart House
RestaurantsWard 4
RestaurantsCasual neighborhood eatery serving American classics like wings along with craft brews.
Ward 4
RestaurantsThe Farmhouse
RestaurantsFarm-to-table restaurant & bar serving upscale New American comfort food in elegant-yet-rustic digs.
The Farmhouse
RestaurantsMaggiano's Little Italy
RestaurantsSemi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.
Maggiano's Little Italy
RestaurantsDepasquale's At Night Caps Corner
RestaurantsCounter-service joint featuring Italian fare, including hot subs and pizza, plus beer and wine.
Depasquale's At Night Caps Corner
RestaurantsPho Viet’s
RestaurantsNo-nonsense cafe with a basic setting doling out hearty Vietnamese sandwiches & big bowls of pho.
Pho Viet’s
RestaurantsThe Salty Pig
RestaurantsPork-focused bistro offering American comfort food, charcuterie & craft beers in loftlike digs.
The Salty Pig
RestaurantsWings Over Boston
RestaurantsPopular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.
Wings Over Boston
RestaurantsFLORINA Pizzeria & Paninoteca
RestaurantsContemporary counter serve offering classic & signature pizzas, plus pasta, panini & salads.
FLORINA Pizzeria & Paninoteca
RestaurantsWa Shin
RestaurantsElegant venue offering an omakase menu of Edomae-style sushi and Japanese fare.
Wa Shin
RestaurantsDave’s Hot Chicken
RestaurantsClean eatery specializing in spicy fried chicken sandwiches (mild to reaper hot) and tenders, plus sliders and milkshakes.
Dave’s Hot Chicken
RestaurantsSakabayashi Sushi Tavern by SUSHIRO
RestaurantsIzakaya-style eatery featuring traditional Japanese dishes and sushi.
Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern by SUSHIRO
RestaurantsSantarpio's Pizza
RestaurantsOutpost of longtime family-owned institution for crispy, NYC-style pies & grilled meat skewers.
Santarpio's Pizza
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