Inland Maine
The young chef at this downtown place has been earning raves (and a packed dining room) for her international spin on local, seasonal ingredients. Think…
Must-see restaurants in New England
Portland
Crowded, noisy and perfumed with smoke from the open kitchen, this Munjoy Hill hot spot is a sweet neighborhood refuge from chilly Portland evenings…
Southern Vermont
Tucked into a historic carriage house, the casual on-site tavern at the Grafton Inn serves light pub fare – burgers, fish-and-chips, steak frites – and a…
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…
New Hampshire
Already a huge hit in neighboring Vermont, this creperie made its Hanover debut in 2016, offering tempting twists on the traditional French crepe, from…
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…
Connecticut
This restaurant-cum-taproom on Litchfield's town green is both a casual, welcoming hometown pub and – if eating in the dining room – a place to go for a…
New Hampshire
This chic spot serves classic Spanish-style tapas such as gambas chorizo (shrimp sautéed in garlic, white wine, butter and lemon with chorizo) and…
Southern Vermont
This venerable down-home diner has been a beloved Wilmington fixture since 1930. Recently rebuilt from scratch after a devastating flood, it's famous for…
The Berkshires
The restaurant at the Kripalu Center is open to everyone. Buffet meals are prepared with organic, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Whole grains,…
Vermont
A couple of miles east of town, this laid-back brewpub draws crowds with its tasty burgers, organic salads and farm-to-table comfort food. Daily specials …
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…
Southeastern Connecticut
So as not to muddle up the lobster-rich menu at Abbott's, the owners opened up down-home Costello's, an old-school clam shack, just down the dock. Here,…
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…
Vermont
Woodstock's elegant New American bistro serves a sublime three-course fixed-price menu, including appetizer, salad and main courses such as veal…
Southern Maine Coast
Hip, smart and a cut above the usual high-end dining options on the south coast, That Place mixes up new American vibe, Asia Pacific influences and…
New Hampshire
Located in Hampton proper, Galley Hatch is a longtime favorite for its wide menu of fresh fish, sandwiches, steaks, pastas, pizzas and veggie dishes. The…
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…
Connecticut
This odd – and locally loved – coffeehouse-cum-restaurant-cum-bar somehow manages to morph from one beast to another throughout its long business day. For…
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…
Midcoast Maine
Coastal Cafe is an exceedingly fine place to get coffee and breakfast; the latter can take the form of giant buttermilk pancakes, baked French toast, cage…
Thorndike's Restaurant & Parson's Pub
New Hampshire
For mac-n-cheese and other nourishing fare after a day in the woods, get comfy inside this rambling restaurant filling various nooks and crannies in the…
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 …
New Hampshire
Escape the waterfront hubbub at this classic American diner 3 miles south of Weirs Beach, housed in a converted 1950s railway dining car with oak-mahogany…
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,…
New Hampshire
Nantucket meets New Hampshire at this airy eatery tucked away on Back Bay, an inlet of Lake Winnipesaukee. Inside tables are covered with parchment paper …
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…
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…
Burlington
Run by Taiwanese photojournalist-turned-chef Chiuho Duval, A Single Pebble sprawls over two adjoining clapboard houses and offers up sumptuous MSG-free…
Portland
Jacqueline is an excellent throwback to the sort of old-school French cuisine food writers used to dream about. Roasted chicken with rainbow chard and…
Stowe & Smugglers Notch
Ask Stowe locals for the best restaurant in town, and many will point you straight to Harrison's. The intimate subterranean space, with a brick fireplace…
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…
Southern Vermont
The chef-owners at this colorful taqueria spent years in California honing their Mexican culinary skills, and the results are impressive. Tacos and…
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…
Midcoast Maine
This upscale, romantic Italian spot earns well-deserved raves for dishes like lobster-filled ravioli, filet mignon with gorgonzola sauce, and classic…
Vermont
Nab a seat on the sidewalk if you can at this chic and breezy downtown spot where Turkish specialties are on the menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner…
