Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Needham

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Back BayCambridgeCantonNewtonSouth EndWaltham

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13 restaurants available nearby

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1. Sycamore

4.9

Exceptional(2840)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Newton

Booked 16 times today

Sycamore is a seasonally inspired, chef-owned neighborhood bistro in Newton Centre. Emphasizing locally sourced produce, fish and meat, our menu draws on classic European country food; rustic and wholesome. Our beverage program is designed to complement the cuisine. The wine list focuses on passionate small producers, our beers are by and large domestic craft selections and the cocktail list highlights classic drinks and sipping spirits.

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2. Papa Razzi - Wellesley

4.7

Exceptional(2565)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wellesley

Booked 29 times today

Papa Razzi Wellesley brings classic Italian flavors and hospitality combined with fresh, local ingredients and unparalleled service. Open nightly.

3. Bistro du Midi

4.7

Exceptional(4754)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 37 times today

Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.

4. South End Buttery

4.4

Awesome(2458)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • South End

Booked 28 times today

South End Buttery is a neighborhood eat-in and take-away bakery/cafe by day and full bar/restaurant by night. The Buttery's award-winning food has a reputation for combining seasonal, local ingredients to create exceptional everyday food at everyday prices. The Buttery takes casual fine dining to new heights, with classic comfort food as well as dishes for the health and calorie conscious that pair beautifully with the affordable wine and beer selections. You'll feel like you're dining in your own home – but you won’t have to do the dishes!

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5. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1909)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Back Bay

Booked 18 times today

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is an exciting American brasserie restaurant in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Enjoy specialty, hand crafted cocktails at the exquisite coppertop bar and a farm to table menu featuring local ingredients and purveyors.

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6. Stazione di Federal

4.5

Awesome(314)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Waltham

Booked 3 times today

Stazione di Federal, Waltham's newest authentic Italian restaurant. Featuring a scratch kitchen with the freshest local and imported ingredients. Antipasti dishes like Vongele e Sausage and Grilled Shrimp, Lobster Amatriciana and Cacio e Pepe for pasta features, Pesce Spada and Milanese de Pollo for entrees.

7. Mooncusser

4.8

Exceptional(1577)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 17 times today

Cancellation Policy: We ask that if you need to cancel your reservation, do so 24 hours in advance. Guests cancelling within 24 hrs of their reservation will be charged $50 per person.Mooncusser serves a $120 multicourse menu from head chef Carl Dooley. Since opening in 2017, the restaurant has been awarded top honors by the New York Times, Boston Magazine and other publications.

8. Season To Taste

4.8

Exceptional(1735)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 17 times today

Season to Taste focuses on celebrating the seasonal bounty of New England by using fresh local ingredients while also incorporating influences from Southern home cooking and traditional European cuisine. With the open kitchen and craft-cocktail bar in the spotlight, Season to Taste is the perfect setting for a casual yet elevated dining experience. We accept reservations via OpenTable for the main dining room for parties of up to 6. If you can't find availability, please give us a call and we can do our best to find a spot for you! - 617 826-9037. For larger party inquiries, email nick@seasontotaste.com. We are also featuring a Chef's Tasting experience at our Kitchen Counter!! Our patio is now open for the season!! We do take patio reservations but hold some space for walk-ins as well. (patio reservation cannot be guaranteed in case of inclement weather).

9. Deuxave

4.6

Exceptional(5147)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 14 times today

Owner Brian Piccini is proud of his award-winning Restaurant & Bar, Deuxave in the Back Bay. The inspiration behind the restaurant’s American Nouveau Cuisine is seasonality, with a focus on working with the finest farms and purveyors, sourcing out the freshest, local ingredients and amplifying their magnificence. The cuisine is strongly rooted in the nouvelle techniques of contemporary French cuisine, married with the splendor of American ingredients in a refined, but casual setting. Deuxave’s (pronounced doo-ave) name plays homage to its location at the corners of Commonwealth Ave and Massachusetts Ave.

10. Elsie's Table

4.7

Exceptional(322)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Canton

Booked 9 times today

Elsie's Table, nestled in the heart of downtown, boasts a fresh, seasonal menu and a full bar with expertly crafted signature cocktails, rotating draft selections, and an extensive wine & liquor list. We proudly source local ingredients and collaborate with international suppliers to bring global flavors to your plate offering a dining experience that satisfies both nostalgic cravings and adventurous tastes. Whether you’re yearning for a comforting, home-cooked meal that brings back fond memories or eager to explore and taste the diverse cuisines of the world, Elsie’s Table offers a dining experience that perfectly marries both traditions and innovations in culinary arts. Discover Elsie's Table, where cozy downtown charm meets exceptional dining.

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Lisa
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service, excellent meal! Thank you to MJ for suggesting a great wine!
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Bistro du MidiPrice: Expensive• French• Back Bay
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4.7
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Rachel
Portland / Oregon •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic, the restaurant is small so definitely recommend reservations. Excellent service and food
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SycamorePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Newton
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4.9
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DuncanVIP
Greater Boston •18 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Waiter was overwhelmed and brought us the wrong drinks and dinner plates.
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OAK Long Bar + KitchenPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Back Bay
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4.5
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davidVIP
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Delicious food as always. I noticed a caveat on the bill. It includes a 4% fee for the kitchen staff. That's ok, except I would think they would be paid a proper wage. That said, they only get 75% of that fee. The restaurant keeps the balance for their administrative fee to implement the 4% fee.
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South End ButteryPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• South End
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4.4
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MikeVIP
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our server was amazing, very knowledgeable and accommodating. All the stuff is very curious and it’s a true pleasure to frequent your establishment.
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Papa Razzi - WellesleyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wellesley
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4.7

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