Restaurants near Needham Heights

“Really a great pizza. I’m a New Yorker living in Wisconsin for many years so when I get an opportunity to eat old style NY style pizza I take it. This little takeout place had the literal mom and pop in the back. The crust was perfect, just the right amount of sauce and cheese. Salad was fresh. And all in less than 15 minutes. Try this pizza if you’re craving NY style thin crust.”

“The food was delicious and experience was mind-blowing. I loved the small plates concept and got to try so many different dishes. Every bite was extremely flavorful and delicious. Za'atar bread was to die for. Staff was EXTREMELY polite!They were also very conscious of allergens and accommodated and offered allergan-free options.Place is a bit small and crowded but nothing too inconvenient.”

“First time at Tonino. Chitarra (spaghetti variation) with clams was tasty, with a generous portion of clams. Eggplant ricotta pizza was also good. Pizza bianca was similar to focaccia -- basically bread -- with dips, not toppings. Caponata dip was fine. Trevisano (radicchio) salad was skimpy with an unremarkable dressing. We didn't try desserts. The small space is attractive but crowded, with tables cheek by jowl. Long wait for the pasta and pizza.”

“If you're in Boston, this is the best brunch place in town. The food was absolutely amazing oh and the mimosas to die for. The staff was do attentive all taking turns checking on us this place is a ”

“The lobster is very fresh and delicious~ especially when dipped in butter, it goes straight to heaven. You can also order the soup! But it may be sold out, so you can go earlier!”

“Could be my favorite place in the world. Are you bookish, social, hungry? Lehrhaus is an amazing combo of lively house of study, cocktail bar, and restaurant with contemporary creative dishes. Attend a class, eat at the rail, meet your friends in the lounge, bring your little ones for a meal. It's all there in one place and the hospitality is top-notch.”

“Outstanding food. Excellent service. Noise level was wonderful so that we could comfortably sit and chat - which is a rare gift in dining out. Lovely ambiance. We will gladly return and highly recommend”

“Been going here for years since I grew up in Somerville, pretty much have been going ever since y’all opened, and it hits every time. Excellent food, ambience, kitchen team, and nice servers/hosts. Never sat at the bar but I bet it’s great too. I’ve recommended this place to friends new to Somerville and I don’t make food recs lightly!Pictures:OlivesFlatbread (insanely good)Meatballs and aranciniCalamariOctopusMeat lovers spicy pizza”

“Very good overall. Food was interesting and mostly delicious, but heavy on the vinegar/acid, which wore out our palates. Music volume was ok — we were able to converse without yelling - a nice change from recent experiences at other restaurants. (Suggest you moderate the thumping bass though — it sermed get louder as the evening progressed!) Liked the ambiance and pace of the meal. Staff and service was outstanding.”

“Absolutely excellent meal with an excellent team. Starting with the amazing bread and butter and a ln orange creamsicle (adult version of a childhood favorite). Then the broccoli salad with poached egg (poached expertly creating a creamy sauce). I had the fusilli broccoli- home made pasta dressed beautifully. My husband had the chick pea stew - whole chick peas made this his favorite. Finished with delicious double chocolate chip cookies. Can’t wait to go back!”

“We had a great experience. Shrimp toast along with the cod loin and duck confit pot pie were outstanding. A great whiskey list that we will happily try to dive further into on our next visit.”

“We have been at noon, on Monday, a very slow and almost empty.They have variety but of a medium quality.With many friends, to meet on a beer with something to share could be more suitable according to my opinion”

“Very good food, pretty portions. They are small so if there are two of you, order at least 4 plates! :) If You're a group of 4, you'll probably get to taste the whole menu. To me, main dishes selection was way better than the desserts. In the desserts section, everything seemed to be either chocolate based or ice cream. I wish there were more vegetarian options in the main menu, but I have to admit that the fish dishes were perfect, so if you're a pescetarian, you're good here. Love love love the atmosphere, the candles, the plants!”

“Legit moved every bit of my meal! From the brown butter lobster roll to the delicious crudo. My only beef is the 5% admin fee already added! When I asked about it they said: “it’s to distributed to our non-tipped staff in the form of increased wages.” Why I am responsible for paying your employees a better wage?! Shouldn’t that be left to the owners/management?!”

“Chef & owner Robert Harris gave us an wonderful experience by serving both delicious omnivore and vegetarian on the Tasting Counter. The spot gives a nice view of the cooks preparing dishes.”

“I went for the raving reviews but I found this place perfectly adequate. The cream of wheat was indeed the star of the show. It came quickly and hot, but then it was about a 45-50 minute wait for our mains. We went on a Sunday morning so maybe this is as slammed as they get but I wouldn’t recommend if you are super hungry. It also took about 20 minutes to get a table, but you can put your name on a wait list and they have free coffee outside which is a nice touch. The mains were decent… far from the best breakfast I’ve ever had but it was fine enough. Also heads up if you’re visiting from out of town/out of country it’s cash or venmo only.”

“Love this place. The owner is so passionate about his baked goods and loves to tell you tons of history and tries to pair you with what you'd like the most when asked. Also love the free samples and the chai is amazing.”

“I don’t know why I hadn’t eaten here until this week! I have heard so many good things. The service was top notch, efficient, friendly, and knowledgeable. All of the food was incredible. The wine options were interesting, and the Armenian red my friend and I had was fabulous. If you haven’t made time to check this place out because it’s out of the way for you, I definitely recommend making the time!”

“The Tall Man and I were looking for a low key hangout with baby in tow, and Distraction Brewing was the perfect place. This new-to-us brewery on the cute pedestrian-only Birch St. had an outdoor patio but we opted for seats inside.It's not a big place, but it has a good number of tables and bench seating in a brightly lit space. The Tall Man got the autumn flight of 4 beers (one being one of their maltinis), which he enjoyed for their variety. I wasn't up for imbibing so I got a Health-Aid kombucha from the fridge. (They also carry Athlete's nonalcoholic beer in cans.) They have some packaged snacks for purchase, but they encourage people to get food from local businesses to eat there. It was pretty darn convenient to pick up lunch from nearby Chilacates. It made for a very chill lunch and sip. We weren't even the only ones with a stroller! It was a relief to find a brewery that's not utterly mobbed and where we could bring the little one. I would definitely come back for another relaxing hangout.”

“Absolutely loved it! We had the karami and enmi ramen, and shared the gyoza. We finished every last drop of the ramen and wanted to bathe in the sauce on the gyoza OMG. It was thriving and happening on a Wednesday night, and the waitstaff were lovely and attentive. Will definitely be returning to try more of the menu!”

“Best coffee shop in spring Hill, and gives everything in Davis a run for their money easy. Always a line out the door on weekends and deservedly, but they move fast. Great pepper biscuits, great yogurt. BLT is weirdly bad but the turkey sandwich is great.”

“The staff at Brassica are so knowledgeable, fun, and friendly. They bump the best playlists, joke with you, discuss taste preferences, honor allergies, and are actually excited to provide a good dining experience. It's truly a neighborhood gem that I want to gatekeep so badly but will not because everyone deserves this level of stellar dining and the team here deserves to succeed! The food is funky with a heavy focus on fermentation along with honing culinary techniques from around the world without trying to put out “Asian food” or “Latin cuisine” or “fusion”, just their own creations. They make spirits in house (turns out I can like vermouth!) and source wines from places most others restaurants don’t dare to cover. It’s where I bring all my visitors if I can snag a table!”

“Food was terrific!! Service was incredible! (I spilled a whole ramen bowl on myself and they were SUPER kind by cleaning the table and replacing the bowl, real good people!)”

“Every neighborhood should have a spot like HK, which has great food and cocktails in a lively and unfussy atmosphere. And the bar staff is aces! Just a great place to frequent.”

“These are extremely delicious empanadas, and you can taste the quality of the dough and fillings. The beef and spinach empanadas (two varieties) are really well seasoned, and they don't skimp on the fillings. The pastry was sturdy and crisp. I got mine at Momma's (freezer section), and freezer to plate is 20 min or less. I'm excited to try their other flavors!”

“Had a nice sake tasting of the collection Alyssa brought back from Japan and then some. The place was pretty snug. Decor is great. The ambiance at night was cozy. I felt a bit crammed when every seat was taken, which I understand isn't everyone's cup of tea or something to worry about. The back-less stools keep you alert, not much room to kick back & relax. Come here and learn how many different flavor profiles sake can have. This is the place where you'll likely find the best sake around, if not the best you've ever had.”

“Amazing pastries! Their variety is comprehensive, but I recommend the chocolate croissant, gruyere croissant, sesame sourdough, and quiche. There are no seats, but they have a coffee shop right next door!We dropped by at 1pm on a Saturday and had to line up for about 20 mins. We were told that's the average time for lining up. There's also a "3-party" limit inside, so expect to line up outside the shop (bring an umbrella or a hat, depending on the weather).Parking: There are free slots right outside the store.”

“At little crepe cafe, the only thing better than the crepes is the hospitality. Special shoutout to the steamer behind the counter who served me up the best cappuccino in ”

“So glad we found this place!! Love the kimchi fritas with bulgogi beef, reminds us of our favorite place in Houston. The tteokbokki was standard goodness (a biiiit spicy and no fishcakes) but the tempura-ish seaweed on top was SOOO good. And the chicken taco was delicious!! The owner was very nice and doesn't speak a lot of English.”

“I liked this brewery. The interior design was kind of industrial noir but with a friendly feeling and the layout for seating was done well. Very excited I got a seat at the window bar top. Bar staff were friendly and knowledgeable. They had a unique selection of beer, a few good choices with high ABV, and some beer types I’ve never heard of. I didn’t get one but they do offer flights. They also had a selection of games you could play at your table. The street parking was tricky but that’s because of the Cambridge and not the brewery’s fault.”