As the fourth oldest English settlement in America, Medford sits on the Mystic River to the northwest of Boston. Like its close geographical neighbor, the North End of Boston, Medford offers a number of authentic Italian restaurants where you can enjoy pasta for dinner and cannoli for dessert. You can also find a burger and fries or pub food at one of the city's local diners or sports bars. Being close to a city as large as Boston also allows Medford to offer international cuisines, including Japanese, Middle Eastern, and Indian. And, of course, being near the New England coast, you will have no trouble finding fresh seafood.