Restaurants in Brighton

“Went only once last night so don't want to knock any stars. But, my biggest suggestion is that please include pictures of sake bottles (even just labels) next to the title on your online menu. Right now, it's paragraphs after paragraphs of many many sakes. I got analysis paralysis after a few seconds.”

“Great Food , Good atmosphere”

“I love StockYard. We haven't been in a long time as we moved faraway. Now, after 10 years we came back and it was like we never stopped coming to eat here. The food was super delicious. The NY Sirloin, and the tenderness of the Fille Minog was extraordinary. Outstanding customer service. The drinks were superb. And the complimentary chocolate cake with ice cream for Father's day was out of this world. Thank you.”

“Widowmaker always has a solid selection, with that comes an amazing seasonal rotation and a few surprises mixed in. I prefer IPAs and Sours and Widowmaker does not disappoint. Dogs are encouraged!”

“Amazing food and staff. Mi primera vez y no sera la ultima. Muchas gracias por su gran atencion y ambiente super agradable y seguro. La musica en vivo es un super + excelente el Grupo El Grupo Chevere. Me encanto el Ceviche peruano, el Expresso Martini super rico.”

“Drinks were very unique and bartender was extremely friendly and helpful. Went in right after it opened and was able to get a spot at the bar without a reservation. The atmosphere is really cool and has a travel theme”

“This Thai restaurant was recommended by a friend, and it did not disappoint—absolutely delicious!

The Leng Zapp was amazing: the soup is sour and spicy, and while the first sip might be intense, it gets tastier once you get used to the flavour. The pork ribs were incredibly tender and flavorful—highly recommend! The pork leg had a slightly sweet taste, but it was well-seasoned and paired perfectly with the rice. The overall price is reasonable too.

The only downside is the limited seating, so be sure to arrive early!”

“Great experience on Labor Day weekend. We sat outside and counted people carrying desks up chestnut hill avenue after a long live in day! Service was excellent and the food was warm and serviced to order, Excellent place to celebrate any occasion! Thanks Cityside, you never disappoint.”

“It was One of my best experience The food customer service delicious food I recommend to very one to try this friendly place”

“Good for friends get together. Be sure to get there early - no reservations and always a line”

“Highly recommend for hand pulled noodles(the name is a pretty hard giveaway). The bouncy texture and flavorful soup options are what you’ll want on a cold rain day or after a good workout. I would order the vegetable dumplings and vegetable mala pot or just pot, if spicy food is not for you (for any vegetarians and everyone) to try.”

“Thonglor — Come for the Khao Soi, Stay Because You Can’t Stop Eating It

If I could write a love letter to a bowl of noodles, it would be to Thonglor’s khao soi. The broth? Rich, silky, and just the right amount of spicy — like it knows how to flirt without burning you. The chicken? Falls apart like my self-control when I see this dish on the menu. And that crispy fried noodle topping? The perfect crunchy mic drop.

Order it once and you’ll spend the rest of your week wondering how soon is too soon to come back without looking suspicious.”

“The best pizza and sandwich’s around delicious 😋 best customer service when you have an issue with door dash thank so much harry for lunch 🥰”

“I really loved the food here! Their pizzas and calzones are just amazing and totally worth trying. They have it all, subs, wraps, fried chicken… and oh, the fried chicken wings tossed in buffalo sauce are absolutely mouth‑watering! They even have slices to go. Definitely coming back here again!”

“Best butterbeer latte in the world!”

“Very cute and cozy little coffee shop full of plants. I love the Vietnamese coffee, ginger chai latte, and matcha rose latte, and the drip coffee quality is very good. The staff is really friendly.

Some days they have music blasting at a headache inducing volume so it’s not a reliably great place to work or meet friends.”

“The Kwench Bowl was ammaaazzziiinngg…I finished it in one sitting!!! Rosa and the girls were super friendly and welcoming!

Happy 1 Year Anniversary Kwench! ☺️”

“The minute you walk in your senses come alive... your sight with just enough lighting, you can see it’s a charming place you can see the smiles on the patrons faces, you can hear the laughter among the co workers with customers and themselves..the smell of the food is exhilarating... the drinks are amazing, my overall experience, well let’s just say I cannot wait to go back with friends an experience it all over again..”

“Great service and drinks and food are amazing lots of tvs for when games start back up”

“How authentic is this place? Well the chef used to be a professional chef in China before moving here. This is the best Sichuan restaurant in the Allston/Brighton area”

“I got an ice pumpkin spiced latte which I thoroughly enjoyed and my wife loved her toasted everything bagel. Super chill vibes and I always love a coffee shop where you can watch them roast the beans. I definitely recommend checking this place out!”

“I only ate here in person many years ago. It was always empty then. From reading recent reviews it sounds as if it is s very popular spot for weekend brunch.
This was my go to place five years ago during lockdown as the prices were great with tasty donuts and sandwiches.
Skip ahead to 2023 to the present and it got more expensive and quality uneven. This morning my grilled hot dog was very tasty but my spaghetti with garlic and oil had neither garlic nor oil. It was just cold, slightly mushy pasta with a little stale grated cheese on it. Nothing else.
Even though I have gotten lousy food from them sometimes in the last two years, I see they have a loyal following and do want to hurt their ratings too much. They do need quality control so as to make the quality of their lunch items more consistent.”

“Mainely Burgers was an absolute hit at our wedding! Their food was not only delicious but also a unique and memorable experience for our guests. The crew was also super friendly! The truck itself was beautifully decorated and added a fun, casual atmosphere to our wedding. We would highly recommend Mainely Burgers to anyone looking for a delicious and unforgettable food experience!”

“The food is super fresh! I had the “The dirty monkey” smoothie…..the same! Fresh and delicious. Definitely a must try!”

“Came here with my dad and brother, all three of us love the food we ordered and the staff are super friendly too. Definitely will visit again!”

“the food was delicious I had a large ham and cheese and my friend had a large meatball sub guys behind the two guys behind the counter were very friendly we had never been there before but we will be returning I rate it five star”

“Tasty fresh food served pretty quickly, although they constantly seem to be working on takeout or delivery orders, so if you walk in you may have to wait a few minutes.”

“Excellent tapas in a quaint setting”

“Ordered take out and was really satisfied with the quality and flavors. The sushi tasted fresh and was well made. They have plenty of good looking choices. The discounts were a nice addition and the food was ready quickly.”

“Someone referred me to this restaurant and every time I’ve eaten here the food is delicious.Alfredo, the owner is extremely nice and hospitable They also have an amazing menu with some unusual recipes”

“Everytime we are in the area, Pino's is our go to. Even if we go out to another restaurant, we get a Pino's Pizza to take home. The best pizza around.”

“Went to the Jamaica Plains location. Very friendly staff, food was ready quickly and tasty. 10/10 recommend.”

“Great food and ambience, service was a little slow”

“5 star pizza I love the subs and the fingers”

“I stopped by Notch Brewing Brighton just for the beer, and I’m glad I did. I tried The Standard, Dunkel, Salem Lager, and a few others — each one showed off a different side of their lager game. The Standard was crisp and classic, the Dunkel had a nice malty depth without feeling heavy, and the Salem was super clean with a dry finish that I really liked.

What stood out to me was the consistency. Every pour was clean, balanced, and precise — which isn’t easy with lagers. There’s no room to mask imperfections, and Notch nails it across the board.

The space itself is laid-back with a casual crowd, perfect for focusing on the beer. As someone who works around flavors a lot, I really appreciate when simple things are done this well. I’ll definitely come back — next time I’ll take my time and go through the full lineup properly.”

“High quality of food and service”

“Nice place, good food and good price but the wait staff should be more friendly.”

“As a local plumber I travel all around Boston and I've been to many a Dunkin donuts. This Dunkin' donuts here in Brighton is absolutely the best. The coffee is always fresh and the people are always friendly. No joke if you don't believe me you should go in and see for yourself”

“We enjoyed the tea very much when we sampled it at today’s YMCA Oaktoberfest 5K. The kids loved the bubbles at the bottom. The kids like their promotional fans too.”

“We ordered delivery. Everything was so fresh and delicious! Especially loved the cucumber avocado sushi and the vegetable gyoza.”

“Good value for money. Food is good, large variety included in all you can eat menu, raw and hot options, some specials available. Make sure to understand the ordering system and portion sizes for each item: Service is really fast, so don’t order a ton of things in your first order (like we did), you can keep requesting as much more as you can eat at fixed price, also reduced price for kids. Street parking may be somewhat difficult depending on time of day.”

“This is a good Starbucks. Nice staff here. It would be good if there was more sitting space in the upholstered chairs as there are in the corner. But they only have so much space.”

“Solid ice cream place. We usually get this delivered, but this was the first time I had it in person. I got a mini Four Horsemen. The ratio of toppings:ice cream was higher than I would’ve liked, but overall I enjoyed it.”

“Wok & talks food is so fresh and delicious! People there are nice and very helpful!”

“If you’re seeking top-notch pizza with a personal touch, look no further than Pizza Etc. With the new owner at the helm, you’re guaranteed not only a delicious pizza but a warm welcome and dining experience you won’t soon forget.”