Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Wakefield

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Beacon HillBurlingtonCambridgeFaneuil HallLexingtonMedford

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1. Sogno

4.7

Exceptional(967)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Woburn

Booked 23 times today

Sogno, nestled just north of Boston, sets the standard for culinary excellence, offering a gastronomic journey through regional Italian fare that delights the senses and leaves a lasting impression on patrons. With meticulous attention to detail and a passion for culinary innovation, Sogno restaurant has earned widespread acclaim and a loyal following. Enjoy a buzzing bar with live music Monday - Friday, covered and heated patio dining and an impressing dining room with big booths and banquets overlooking the exposition kitchen and showpiece brick oven.

2. Harvest

4.6

Exceptional(5331)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 61 times today

A steady Harvard Square presence for almost 50 years, Harvest embodies the ever-evolving spirit of Cambridge and deep respect for culinary tradition. Our seasonal menus marry the innovation of contemporary cooking with a timeless respect for American culinary traditions and an emphasis on local farmers and purveyors. Our spacious bar, fireside dining, and hidden gem of a patio each offer a welcome reprieve from the fast-paced world happening just outside our doors.Serving Lunch, Dinner, and Saturday/Sunday Brunch with seating on our seasonal outdoor Garden Terrace. We highly recommend making a reservation; outside tables are available weather permitting and may be requested but cannot be reserved or guaranteed. Harvest offers Private Dining from 15 to 60 people. Sit-down lunches, dinners, and receptions are just some of the Private Functions Harvest can provide.

3. Puritan & Company

4.5

Awesome(2240)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 34 times today

Puritan & Company, led by Chef-owner Will Gilson, serves modern American cuisine, with particular emphasis on traditional New England fare, and not without occasional excursions into other ethnic ingredients and styles. Our mainstays are ingredients sourced from farms we know and locally to the extent possible, and always a sense of fun.Our dining room is a casual and fun place to dine. We love to share our excitement about the food and wine we serve like we would in our own home. Guests and their friends should feel comfortable in our friendly and even familial environment as we make our food and guest the number one focus.Our next door space, Puritan Oyster Bar, offers limited reservations via puritancambridge.com

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4. The Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(469)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Irish • Beacon Hill

Booked 27 times today

Boston’s Premium Irish Pub & Restaurant featuring the best in hospitality, food, drinks, live music & sport

5. Moeca

4.7

Exceptional(612)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 25 times today

Moëca is a neighborhood seafood focused restaurant inspired by Italy and beyond.

6. Season To Taste

4.8

Exceptional(1724)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 34 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).

7. Arya Trattoria

4.6

Exceptional(2800)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 26 times today

Located in Boston's historic North End, Arya Trattoria features a mix of modern and old world Italian cuisine while paying homage to Massimo family roots from abruzzi influences. The menu is built on a foundation of simple, fresh pastas and antipasti, as well as a healthy dose of grilled meats, fish, and poultry dishes. Well-loved favorites like limoncello marinated shrimp, Cavetelli con Agnello, and massimo's grandmother's Porchetta

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8. Eddie V's - Burlington

4.9

Exceptional(2336)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Burlington

Booked 42 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

9. Umami Omakase

4.8

Exceptional(136)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Cambridge

Booked 9 times today

Umami Omakase and Sake BarBest Sushi of 2021 & 2023 AwardsTop 50 restaurants in BostonCambridge MASeafood. Japanese food, Beer and WineChef Tasting Menu:Miso SoupSashimi PlatesSushi NigiriToroJapanese Fish; Madai. Kinmedai. Shima-Aji. Kamasu. Akayagara. Hotate. Hokkaido Uni. Kanpachi. Salmon. Unagi. Tuna. Ikura. Tibiko. CaviarJapnaese A5 Wagyu BeefFoie GrasTruffleKitchen specials; Duck breast. ChawanmushiHand Roll / Chirashi bowl Umami DessertSake Tasting/ PairingsFine dingingHigh end restaurantSpecial day, Special dinnerOccasion celebration. Birthday. Anniversary. Graduation. Marriage dinner.Influencer welcomeCatering. Group reservation. Family and kids. Work dinner. Company party.

A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Burlington, MA | The Village Mall restaurant

10. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Burlington, MA | The Village Mall

4.6

Exceptional(292)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Burlington

Booked 32 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Michael
Greater Boston •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and service but if there is music, expect it to be loud and not from singing. The crowd was almost all 20's and young 30'having fun, but the later you stay the more difficult it is to move around. Eat early on weekends or find another place if the noise is an issue.
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The Dubliner Irish Pub & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Irish• Beacon Hill
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4.6
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JeannetteVIP
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was absolutely delicious. The owner stopped by to welcome us to the restaurant. In the Head hostess came over and personally thanked us.
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SognoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Woburn
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4.7
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Anita
Greater Boston •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We got there before the main kitchen was open so had bar food which was really delicious snd plentiful.
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HarvestPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.6
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ChristinaVIP
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Puritan is consistently and reliably great. Perfect ambiance, great service, delicious food.
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Puritan & CompanyPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.5
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HowardVIP
Greater Boston •17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
Wonderful food Varied menu, delicious flavors, unusual offerings
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MoecaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cambridge
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4.7

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