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1. Branch Line
4.8
Exceptional(2682)
Price: Moderate
• American • Watertown
Booked 44 times today
Hi Friends!Branch Line is a neighborhood rotisserie and wood fired grill in the Watertown Arsenal built on a foundation of personalized hospitality. Featuring a year-round patio. Branch Line offers something for everyone. Twenty taps continuously change and offer a great craft beer selection, while a curated wine list features bottles that are value-driven and also ready for any special occasion.The Crystal Valley Rotisserie Chicken spins and roasts in sight of nearly every table in the dining room while the fire roars under vegetables, fish, and meat. The "Little Chicken" menu is great for kids, too!
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2. Nzuko
4.9
Exceptional(147)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Watertown
Booked 4 times today
Nzuko is a concept like no other. Born out of our founder Laurette’s desire to see her family feel healthy and thrive, this is a restaurant fueled by heart. Nzuko offers the tastes of the Caribbean with the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
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3. Faccia a Faccia
4.6
Exceptional(167)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 69 times today
Faccia a Faccia is the new coastal Italian restaurant from award-winning chef and restaurateur Ken Oringer. Led by Chef de Cuisine Alex O’Connor, the restaurant focuses on seasonal dishes highlighting the diverse cuisine of the coastal Italian region, drawing inspiration from their travels across Liguria, Sicily, Sardinia, and more. Faccia a Faccia features an expansive outdoor patio with lush greenery, inspired by al-fresco dining in Italy. Located below Faccia a Faccia is a natural wine bar called Bar Pallino. Helmed by Beverage Director Jodie Battles, Bar Pallino showcases an extensive list focusing on organic, natural and biodynamic selections.
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4. Contessa - Boston
4.8
Exceptional(154)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 50 times today
Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.
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5. Mahaniyom
4.8
Exceptional(168)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Brookline
Booked 37 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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6. Alden and Harlow
4.6
Exceptional(4960)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 94 times today
Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.
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7. Coppa
4.8
Exceptional(1262)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • South End
Booked 42 times today
A neighborhood favorite known for its cozy atmosphere and inventive Italian plates including house made pastas and wood fired pizzas. Tucked away on a quiet street in Boston's South End, Coppa offers a delightful fusion of traditional Italian flavors with a modern twist in an intimate setting. James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer's expertise is evident in the carefully curated seasonal menu that showcases the best of fresh regional ingredients.Much like the food, the beverage menu changes continuously. From craft beers to expertly crafted cocktails & mocktails, each sip complements the culinary creations. Wine enthusiasts will delight in Coppa's dedication to featuring small producer, natural and minimal intervention wines, providing a unique and diverse selection that elevates the dining experience. Currently offering reservations inside and outside (weather permitting).
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8. Bar Mezzana
4.7
Exceptional(1514)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • South End
Booked 31 times today
Bar Mezzana is a coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Colin Lynch at Ink Block in Boston’s South End, specializing in crudo and hand-made pasta. Signature dishes like Chicken Under a Brick, Grilled Octopus and Orecchiette with Sausage have become instant classics. Seasonal menu updates incorporate flavors from local farmers and purveyors. The crudo menu changes daily - think Nantucket bay scallops and razor clams along with Japanese and European delicacies like shima aji and lubina. All are expertly prepared with bright touches of citrus, oils and salts. Reserve in the dining room for a family dinner or date night. Enjoy the bar and lounge for bar snacks and a great burger. A private dining room is available for a business event or intimate party for up to 12. Any night of the week, Bar Mezzana welcomes with a thoughtful wine list, delightful cocktails, delicious food and friendly staff!
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9. Porto
4.7
Exceptional(1948)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 75 times today
Porto boasts a large and beautiful heated patio space with a retractable awning and sides in the middle of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. The menu is inspired by Coastal Mediterranean selections with a focus on Italy's coast. Porto is located on Ring Road in Boston's Bay Bay, steps from the Prudential Center and Copley, next door to Saks Fifth Avenue. Enjoy a lively meal in either of Porto's well appointed dining rooms, or indulge in a casual meal at the bar or kitchen counter seating, overlooking the oyster bar and open kitchen. Porto's one-of-a-kind outdoor patio and bar overlooks Ring Road with Boylston Street views, and serves as a Mediterranean oasis, right in the heart of Back Bay.
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10. Waypoint
4.6
Exceptional(2076)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Cambridge
Booked 35 times today
Chef Michael Scelfo of Alden & Harlow welcomes Waypoint, his second Cambridge restaurant. Located at the gateway of Harvard Square at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, “waypoint” often means a plot point on a map. For Chef Scelfo, it signals a natural next step along his culinary journey. From live-fire pizza to raw bar and caviar service, to an expansive absinthe list, the menu at Waypoint reflects his forward-thinking approach to coastally-inspired fare combining approachable ideas and ingredients with elements that are unexpected.

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  • Dana
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had a great meal at Mahaniyom and I see the hype which contributed to a difficult to snag reservation. Our server was knowledgeable and made recommendations and was accommodating towards food allergies. My only gripe is the food came out so fast that we felt somewhat rushed by the restaurant to finish up so they could seat the next reservation. A great meal out with unique cocktails but probably not the best spot for a long catch-up with friends. Still I’d return for sure!
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    MahaniyomPrice: Expensive• Thai• Brookline
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    4.8
  • JohnVIP
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Awesome menu with great options for all types of people. Really enjoyed everything about the dinner.
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    Faccia a FacciaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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    4.6
  • Chris
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Branch Line is one of the best restaurants in the Boston Area. The Snap Pea Salad is fantastic. I tried the eggplant parmigiana on Monday and it was sensational. Everything on the menu is delicious. I have eaten at Branch Line many times and it is always GREAT! They also have an excellent selection of beers . Take a walk around the Alexander Center Bio Tech Center while you are there . It is beautiful .
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    Branch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
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    4.8
  • MatthewVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 13, 2025
    Great food and the service was excellent! The view is beautiful
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    Contessa - BostonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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    4.8
  • Lori
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 7, 2025
    This is definitely a trip worth to make to Watertown. The flavors of Nzuko dishes hit my palate perfectly. The chef has unique flavor combinations and tons of signature secrets. Worth the trip!
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    NzukoPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Watertown
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    4.9

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