Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Reading

23 restaurants available nearby

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1. Post 1917 Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(207)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Reading

Booked 34 times today

A steakhouse: city vibe, local heart. Our menu is hand selected to feature locally and ethically sourced ingredients. Our head chef and owner Jason Carron has revolutionized the New England restaurant community for two decades. With his acute attention to detail, Carron has helped struggling restaurants find their purpose and passion, restoring their place in the industry. Having given hope to hundreds of restaurants over the years, Carron is opening his first steakhouse this spring, bringing that same level of attention to his own restaurant. Every ingredient is well thought out to innovate the plate with not only something aesthetically pleasing, but more importantly delicious. His farm to table approach, ensures the highest level of ingredients go into every meal you enjoy.Please note our dress code: No gym wear, hooded sweatshirts, shorts, or ball caps are to be worn. All men are strongly encouraged to have a collar. No tank tops. Jackets are not required.

2. The Charles

4.4

Awesome(87)

Price: Expensive

• American • Reading

Booked 1 time today

The Charles is a modern American Restaurant with craft cocktails, live entertainment and an old Hollywood Vibe! New to Reading, which is fast becoming a beautiful walkable downtown location, with new new restaurants, new stores to shop at and we are happy to add The Charles to your choice of dining and entertainment choices. We are located right in the center of town which is easily accessible from 93 or 128/95 with a very short drive. Located right next door to the up and coming famous award winning Bunratty Tavern, you can't miss us.Open for Dinner Thurs-Saturday 5-10pm. Available for Private Functions Sun-Wed and Saturday during the day.

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3. Sally's Apizza - Woburn

4.5

Awesome(385)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Woburn

Booked 44 times today

Sally's Apizza is a popular pizzeria located at the Woburn, Massachusetts . It is the fourth location of the famous Sally's Apizza restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut. Sally's Apizza is known for its thin-crust pizza, which is cooked in a coal-fired oven and topped with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Sally's Apizza Stamford also offers a variety of Italian classics, including fried mozzarella, chicken parmesan, salads, calamari, and Calabrian chicken wings. The restaurant has a casual, family-friendly and lively atmosphere that is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

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4. Surf Restaurant - Woburn

4.7

Exceptional(244)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Woburn

Booked 35 times today

Welcome to Surf Restaurant, we are located in the Woburn Village.Everyday our team of chefs work with our seafood buyers to source the best quality seafood. Our standards of excellence start with the selection of the top of the catch each day. We go to such lengths to secure the freshest seafood for one reason – our high standards of excellence demand that every ingredient we use is the best. Although we can tell you how fresh our seafood is, the only way to really know is to taste it.At Surf you will find New England classics like fish & chips, NE clam chowder, steamed lobster. You will also find chef driven seafood dishes such as Lobster Kristina in a brandy cream sauce, miso marinated salmon, sesame seared tuna and fried tomato bacon salad. Surf Woburn is a contemporary open restaurant with a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a meal with friends and family as well as a business meal with welcoming hospitality.

5. Gaetano's

4.8

Exceptional(667)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Stoneham

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to Gaetano's! Since 1995, Gaetano’s has been serving authentic Italian dishes in a warm, friendly environment. Come join us for the best Italian food north of Boston.

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6. Polcari's - Saugus

4.5

Awesome(307)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Saugus

Booked 1 time today

Polcari's in Saugus serves up authentic Italian cuisine, with many dishes being old family recipes straight from Boston's North End. Reviewers consistently praise the delicious food and excellent service. As one reviewer put it, 'excellent Italian food. Awesome food, atmosphere, the service was good and fast.' The restaurant's signature Regina Pizza is a fan favorite, and its friendly atmosphere makes it a great place to meet old friends.

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7. Polcari's - Woburn

4.4

Awesome(303)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Woburn

Booked 3 times today

Authentic Family Style Cuisine. Our famous Regina Pizza is available at all of our Polcari's locations. In addition we serve very authentic Italian cuisine. Most of the menu items are old family recipes straight from Boston's North End.

8. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1812)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 29 times today

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

9. Sogno

4.7

Exceptional(845)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Woburn

Booked 46 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.

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10. The Capital Grille - Burlington

4.8

Exceptional(6067)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Burlington

Booked 77 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Julie
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The BEST Italian in the area... Sogno never disappoints! Highly recommend the Frito Misto, Arancini, Bolognese, Lasagna, Veal Marsala... ok, I highly recommend everything! The little donut holes for dessert are divine! Service is impeccable, ambience is top notch and the live music fabulous!
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SognoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Woburn
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4.7
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Tatianna
Greater Boston •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Celebrating my husbands 28th birthday and everything went great. Server was nice, food was delicious and they reviewed the special request and brought out a dessert!
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Surf Restaurant - WoburnPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Woburn
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4.7
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Jennifer
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I had a great birthday dinner here. The food was outstanding. The service was very good. The bartender while waiting for our table to be ready was very attentive and friendly. Also, the host Alethia was very accommodating and helpful. Thank you we will be back for sure.
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BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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4.6
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MichaelVIP
Greater Boston •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 15, 2025
A wonderful experience. The food is creative, beautifully presented, and delicious, and the service is extremely professional without the slightest bit of pretension. Consistently one of our favorite restaurants in Boston!
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DeuxavePrice: Very Expensive• French• Back Bay
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4.7
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SteveVIP
Greater Boston •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jan 14, 2025
The Melting Pot always delivers in terms of the food (delicious as expected). However, this location is certainly a less elevated experience than others in terms of service. Examples: salads delivered to our already small and crowded table prior to finishing our cheese fondue, with very little room to fit on the tables; multiple fondue forks provided for the main course, but no regular fork. Overall, the servers timing was off and she didn’t seem to be paying any attention to where we were in the meal. Fondue should be an experience, not just a meal to be rushed through.
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The Melting Pot - Bedford/BurlingtonPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Burlington
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4.3

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Post 1917 Steakhouse

2. The Charles

3. Sally's Apizza - Woburn

4. Surf Restaurant - Woburn

5. Gaetano's

6. Polcari's - Saugus

7. Polcari's - Woburn

8. Giulia Restaurant

9. Sogno

10. The Capital Grille - Burlington

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