Best Casual Restaurants in Needham

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1. Buttonwood

4.7

Exceptional(1029)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Newton

Booked 26 times today

Buttonwood is a neighborhood restaurant in Newton Highlands that serves rustic American food. Our bar focuses on local craft beers, classic cocktails, and small-production wines. We serve the full dinner menu at our bar and counter seats, and encourage walk-in parties for the bar and dining room. For our most up-to-date menu please visit us at buttonwoodnewton.com .

2. Ninebark

4.4

Awesome(120)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Newton

Booked 14 times today

Ninebark is a full-service restaurant featuring New American cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Our menu includes craft beers, wines, and cocktails, made with locally sourced, high-quality ingredients.

3. Ray's New Garden

new

4.0

Excellent(14)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Needham

Booked 1 time today

Proud owner of Ray's New Garden, Raymond So has been a part of Needham, MA for over 40 years and so has Ray's. They would like to thank all of the patrons that have been a part of this history. Ray's recently moved from their location of 40 years to a brand new state of the art establishment. With this change they bring you a new menu with a mix of Asian Fusion cuisine, Japanese cuisine, Sushi and they tie it back with their traditional Cantonese style dishes. Ray's gives their patrons the best of both worlds with the option to come in and head to their lounge or their dining room. Patrons choose which atmosphere they want. Both the lounge and dining room serve all of the menu items.

4. House of Tandoor

4.4

Awesome(31)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Newton

Booked 1 time today

A Tandoor is cylindrical clay oven used in North India in which food is cooked over a hot charcoal fire. House of Tandoor is a fine exotic place where you can find Indian cuisine cooked in a traditional way with exquisite combination of spices. Come and have the flavor of pure Indian cuisine with us.

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5. Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Dedham

3.9

Excellent(34)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Dedham

Uno draws its identity and inspiration from the artisan heritage of the original Pizzeria Uno in Chicago, IL. Each restaurant still makes their Deep Dish Pizza dough fresh every morning. Our Chicago Thin Crust Pizzas are jam-packed with bold flavors. And our new Detroit Style Pizza, with its square shape, crunchy and crispy cheese-baked edge and light and airy crust, is a new favorite among our guests. We offer pizzas that are perfect for all meat-lovers, vegans, and gluten-free guests alike!Today, we are as passionate about craft beer as we are our pizza. We work with quality brewers to bring you a selection of some of the best national, regional and local craft beers. Nothing goes better together than pizza and beer!Our menu also features UNO favorites like the Shrimp & Crab Dip and Rattlesnake Pasta as well as a variety of other apps and pastas, salads, burgers and sandwiches, and entrees.

6. Mahaniyom

4.8

Exceptional(177)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 24 times today

MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

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7. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(2305)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 81 times today

Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

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8. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(3585)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 125 times today

Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

9. Batifol

4.5

Awesome(705)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Cambridge

Booked 44 times today

Located in the heart of Kendal Square, Batifol serves classic French dishes with local, modern touches. Come by for a drink and a bite after work, or make us the destination of your next big night out.

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10. Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar - Fenway

4.3

Awesome(145)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 8 times today

LOCO TAQUERIA & OYSTER BAR FENWAY is a funky neighborhood joint located on Brookline Avenue in Boston that specializes in tacos, raw bar, and tequila.Reservations for Red Sox home games and concerts at Fenway Park are very limited, we reserve most of the restaurant on a first come first serve basis those days.

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ElizabethVIP
Greater Boston •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We tried Ninebark on a whim on a holiday weekend, so it wasn't very crowded, but everything we had from cocktails to apps to entrees were delicious, and the service was great. I would definitely go back and recommend to my friends in Newton for a casual, tasty spot.
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NinebarkPrice: Moderate• American• Newton
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4.4
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LisaVIP
Greater Boston •51 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 3, 2025
Wonderful neighborhood hang. Food and service always on point.
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ButtonwoodPrice: Expensive• American• Newton
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4.7
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Chad
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 6, 2024
Excellent food and service! The environment was very inviting as well.
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House of TandoorPrice: Moderate• Indian• Newton
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4.4
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SJShirerVIP
Greater Boston •54 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2024
Everything was good and served hot. The server was very friendly.
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Uno Pizzeria & Grill - DedhamPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Dedham
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3.9
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FrankH
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined on Apr 21, 2018
We had a great meal. Food was hot and very tasty. Drinks were excellent. Good service. Very friendly wait staff. We will be back.
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Ray's New GardenPrice: Moderate• Asian• Needham
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