Boston
Every meal at Scopa starts with delectable, warm Italian flatbread, served with a selection of olive oils for dipping. This is just a teaser of the…
Must-see restaurants in Massachusetts
Streetcar Suburbs
This tiny, newish place may be the only restaurant in Boston serving Korean-Mexican fusion food. What? Don't scoff until you try kimchi quesadillas or…
The Berkshires
Industrial-style decor, moody lighting and striking local artwork make this an atmospheric place. Come for dinner (tasty gastropub fare such as grilled…
Pioneer Valley
Steve Herrell began scooping out gourmet ice cream in this place in 1980. Even before that, he had invented 'Smoosh-ins,' which is when a topping (any…
Boston
In the heart of the new Seaport District, set in a sharp, postindustrial space, this place offers a dozen types of raw oysters and clams, alongside an…
South Shore
Here's the requisite gourmet burger place, serving beef from grass-fed cows and topped with all manner of interesting ingredients. But DNB isn't just…
Boston's Western Suburbs
A half-mile west of the train station, this is one of Lowell's favorite family-run Cambodian restaurants, serving up spicy chicken wings, pad thai and big…
Streetcar Suburbs
'JP' stands for Jamaica Plain: this is the flagship location of the ice-creamery that's now all over Boston. You can't miss the happy Holstein head…
Massachusetts
Proof positive that beautiful flowers can bloom in the most unassuming of places, Belmont offers huge portions of Jamaican-inspired vegan fare with enough…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Here's a sweet coffee shop serving rich Counter Culture coffee, ground and brewed to order. If you're hungry, there are simple, delicious soups,…
Pioneer Valley
Students flock to this family-run bakery-cafe, just a stone's throw from campus, for tasty sandwiches made on the freshest of bread and named after local…
Streetcar Suburbs
Soup does a body good, and it doesn't matter if it's Vietnamese pho, Japanese ramen or Thai tom yum. The Soup Shack serves up all of the above – steaming…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Cool off with a scoop of homemade ice cream or sorbet from this family-run place. Some of Ranc's flavors inspire worshipful devotion, such as bourbon…
Massachusetts
Derby Joe has quickly become beloved in Salem for its friendly owners, strong coffee, tasty sandwiches and nonstop chess tournament in the house. Now on…
Cambridge
Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette's latest culinary venture, this high-ceilinged but cozy brick-walled bistro serves tapas with an international twist…
Cape Cod
This is the place to celebrate special occasions. The standard here is the seven-course, fixed-price French dinner, with the cost depending on your main…
Streetcar Suburbs
Now housed in an old brewery building, Bella Luna Milky Way is a neighborhood haunt that has long enticed JP residents with its colorfully painted walls…
Pioneer Valley
Need a place where you can read an entire book in one go? Then try lounging around this bohemian cafe offering espresso, fresh juices, tempeh burgers and…
Massachusetts
Located in a homestead built in around 1740, Salem Cross Inn is set on 600 green acres of lush countryside. Feast on specialties such as calf's liver with…
Cape Cod
Sit on the glass-enclosed porch of this old sea captain's house and savor some of the Cape's finest seafood. The crispy oysters and the seared lobster…
The Berkshires
If you like sandwiches, you'll love this downtown lunch spot. There's something about a funny local name that makes a sandwich taste better. Case in point…
The Berkshires
Dimly lit and atmospheric, this bar and restaurant occupies a former family home, with outdoor seating on the porch and an inventive menu. The owners are…
Boston
Of all the reasons to dine at Reelhouse, the cuisine is near the bottom of the list. The seafood and pub fare is usually pretty good. But you likely won't…
South End & Chinatown
The crust of a Picco pizza undergoes a two-day process of cold fermentation before it goes into the oven and then into your mouth. The result is a thin…
South End & Chinatown
Patrons flock to this casually cool oyster bar to get in on the raw delicacies offered by chef Barbara Lynch. Sit at the marble bar or outside on the…
Cambridge
Packed with small tables and hungry college students, this burger joint has been a Harvard Square institution for more than 50 years. Bartley’s offers two…
Cape Cod
Right at the ferry terminal, Quicks Hole has a relaxed, casual feel that belies an accomplished menu. Options roam from quahog chowder to grilled Angus…
Cambridge
What does the word 'diner' mean to you? All-day breakfasts? Check. Burgers and milkshakes? Check. Counter seating and comfy booths? Got those, too. A…
Massachusetts
If you're big on breakfast and nuts about home fries, this local shack is the place to jump-start your day. The omelets are huge, but it's the pancakes –…
Back Bay
With prosciutto, pâté, rillettes, testa (head cheese), sanguinaccio (blood sausage), porchetta (pork shoulder) and more, you'll feel like you're in one of…
Boston
A new concept in dining, Spyce is the brainchild of four hungry MIT grads, who teamed up with a Michelin-starred chef. The food is all prepared in a…
Provincetown
Always bustling, this light and airy art-filled storefront is best known for its easy-on-the-wallet all-day breakfasts, with lunch and dinner (mains $30…
Boston
Boston Bruins posters and neon beer signs constitute the decor here. A gruff waitress might offer a menu, but there is really no point. You come here for…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
You might not think to take a peek around the corner, away from the well-trod sidewalks of Charles St. But locals know that Chestnut St is the place to go…
Boston
Locale has recently started to appear on lists of Boston's best pizzas. It's a modern affair, with strikingly minimalist decor and some surprising…
Cambridge
Life Alive offers a joyful, healthful, purposeful approach to fast food. The unusual combinations of animal-free ingredients yield delicious results, most…
Cambridge
Midway between Central and Harvard, this bustling spot is the sister restaurant to the Chinatown favorite Gourmet Dumpling House. If you're a fan of soup…
Massachusetts
Opened in 1936, this old dining car has not changed much since. Experience red Formica tables, dark wooden booths, old iceboxes and a big painting of a…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
Cambridge St is lined with restaurants, most of the uninteresting, fast food, greasy spoon variety. Ma Maison is the exception, with its elegant decor and…
Boston
Modern and minimalist, this brainchild of Barbara Lynch fits right in to this up-and-coming urban 'hood. At the sportello, or lunch counter, suited…
