Charlestown
At long last, Charlestown is seeing some intriguing restaurants that cater to its foodie residents and visitors. The latest and greatest is Monument, with…
Must-see restaurants in Massachusetts
Nantucket
We tip our hat to anywhere beloved by locals for both burgers and high-grade sushi. Lola 41° is named after Nantucket's latitude, and the menu borrows…
Boston
Europe meets South America at this Italian restaurant with a Peruvian twist. So, for example, gnocchi is made from cassava root, salmon fillet is…
The Berkshires
The restaurant at the Kripalu Center is open to everyone. Buffet meals are prepared with organic, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Whole grains,…
Boston
The queen of North End pizzerias is the legendary Pizzeria Regina, famous for brusque but endearing waitstaff and crispy, thin-crust pizza. Thanks to the…
Streetcar Suburbs
‘Let us be your Jewish mother,' Zaftigs implores. And on weekend mornings, patrons craving potato pancakes with smoked salmon, challah French toast and…
Cape Cod
Fin embodies the Cape’s north-side character. Dining rooms over two floors of a gracious sea captain's home create an intimate dining experience. The chef…
The Berkshires
Located in one of MASS MoCA's outer buildings, this light-filled bistro is the fanciest place in town. Highlighting foods from local farms, the menu leans…
Pioneer Valley
This upscale Indian restaurant was the first in the Pioneer Valley. It is housed in an attractive house decked out with Jaipuri artwork and custom-made …
Boston
Boston's favorite celebrity chef Barbara Lynch has outdone herself at this high-class conglomeration of classic European cuisine and modern American…
South End & Chinatown
The Buttery is a three-in-one affair, featuring a comfy cafe side-by-side with a restaurant and market. The cafe has counter service, outdoor seating and…
Kenmore Square & Fenway
Once a Mobil gas station, this place is now a retro burger joint, with picnic tables outside and a pool table inside. The name is a nod to Pulp Fiction,…
Pioneer Valley
The upscale setting and Mediterranean menu attract a business crowd at this downtown restaurant. Lebanese standards are done well, including fattoush,…
Boston
Ruka Restobar is all about Nikkei – the fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. Look for intriguing sushi creations, several kinds of ceviche and other…
Cape Cod
This local institution near Craigville Beach has been dispensing homemade ice cream (and sandwiches) since 1934. Expect lines out the door, since everyone…
Nantucket
Taking inspiration from the South, but wrapping it in a New England sensibility, BYB 'only smokes the good stuff.' Clam chowder comes with smoked bacon,…
South Shore
Quincy native Neil Kiley has transformed the city's old marketplace into a cool, contemporary restaurant and bar, complete with exposed-brick walls and…
South Shore
There are two kinds of Neapolitan pizza on the menu at Brick: red and white. Take your pick and top the thin, chewy crust with high-quality, super-fresh…
Massachusetts
This classic beauty, built in 1948, was used as a showroom diner by Worcester Lunch Car Company, whose now-defunct factory sits across the street. Harleys…
Cambridge
Bon Me started as a food truck that catered to the Kendall Sq crowd, and you'll still see the trucks tooling around town. This little storefront sells the…
Boston
Flour implores patrons to ‘make life sweeter…eat dessert first!’ It’s hard to resist at this pastry-lover’s paradise. If you can't decide – and it can be…
Back Bay
Sample the creations of Boston’s most famous chefs without exhausting your expense account. The menu at Parish features a rotating roster of salads and…
The Berkshires
There's no better slice of blue-collar Americana in the Berkshires than Joe's Diner, at the north end of Main St. Norman Rockwell's famous painting of a…
Charlestown
Dark and romantic, this hideaway is tucked into an off-street pedestrian walkway, allowing for comfortable outdoor seating in summer months. Inside, the…
Nantucket
It's hard to find anyone who doesn't adore this petite, long-running, quietly gourmet place. At breakfast, try the sourdough French toast topped with…
Boston
Big buckets of crabs (snow, king, Dungeness etc), steamers dripping in lemon and butter, paper plates piled high with all things fried, pitchers of ice…
The Berkshires
Here's a welcoming breakfast spot where locals really do ask for 'the usual.' The stars themselves created the lunch sandwiches that bear their names. The…
Boston
A Southie tradition since 1951, Sullivan's is beloved for hot dogs in the casing, known as 'Sully's snappers.' In 60-plus years, the price of those dogs…
The Berkshires
On the Tanglewood campus, the eponymous cafe (open when performances are on) has a menu of locally sourced light fare. Alternatively, order online 48…
Boston
Although owner Paul Freddura long ago added a few tables and an open kitchen, this shoebox fish joint still retains the atmosphere of a retail fish market…
Boston
It's not often that we recommend leaving Chinatown for Chinese food, but Gene's is only a few blocks away. And it's worth the detour to this unassuming…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Scrumptious salads, fresh, fantastic food and jubilant juices fill out the menu at this funky cafe. The choices can be overwhelming, but you can't go…
Massachusetts
With a snazzy interior and a wide porch overlooking the harbor, this upscale oyster bar is a fine spot for dinner or drinks. High marks for craft…
South End & Chinatown
Offering a hands-on approach to dinner, 'shabu-shabu' is also known as hot-pot cuisine, where you cook your meal at your table in a big family-style pot…
Martha's Vineyard
While the name may conjure up images of shortbread and tea cakes, the Scottish Bakehouse serves a wonderful variety of baked goodies in its cozy digs on…
Kenmore Square & Fenway
On the ground floor of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, this elegant cafe serves a seasonally changing menu of gourmet sandwiches, salads and…
Boston
Dating to 1885, the Marliave has all of its vintage architectural quirks still intact, from the mosaic floor to the tin ceilings. The wide-ranging menu…
Streetcar Suburbs
There are two menu listings you need to know: corned-beef Reuben; and sour pickle. That said, there are dozens of sandwiches on the menu and you really…
Boston
The Zanti family has been fishing for three generations, so they definitely know their stuff. A relatively recent addition is this retail fish market,…
Streetcar Suburbs
The thing here is 'glory bowls' – a modern take on traditional Korean poke bowls. A glory bowl starts with noodles or rice, then heaps on fresh or pickled…
