Restaurants in Newton

Best Restaurants

Thistle & Leek 105 Union St, Newton Gastropubs • $$$
105 Union St, Newton

“Dined there for the first time - blown away by amazing food and cocktails. Small plates with creative, understated recipes that delight your mouth, flavor combinations that sing, and just the right portion size (even though we ordered doubles of the hogshead fritters, they were so good). Further their cocktail maestro has crafted incredible drinks that will make you rethink tequila, bourbon, and scotch. Impeccable service. It's been so long since we've been to a truly great restaurant, and this place gave us hope that truly great restaurants can make it thru this pandemic.”

4.4 Superb74 Reviews
Jinny's Pizzeria 1231 Centre St, Newton Pizza • $$
1231 Centre St, Newton

“Absolutely delicious pizza. Probably the best in Boston. Just wish the place was bigger. Be prepared to wait a while even on weekdays. But the pizza were totally worth it.”

4.7 Superb69 Reviews
Olivia's Bistro 136 Adams St, Newton Bistros • $$
136 Adams St, Newton

“We’ve been here a few times and it’s delicious! Love the mussels so much w/garlic and lemon. The staff is friendly and the Italian food is amazing and authentic (was pleased to have my pasta served al dente). SO good!!! ❤️”

4.6 Superb59 Reviews
Fiorella's Cucina 187 North St, Newton Italian • $$
187 North St, Newton

“I have not been to Fiorella's for several years, but in the past we used to go every weekend after the theater. Food is excellent and the staff friendly. It is best to have a reservation because it gets very crowded. I highly recommend it. It does not disappoint. I give this Restaurant a five-star rating! I wish it were closer to home.”

4.4 Superb101 Reviews
da LaPosta 825 Washington St, Newton Italian • $$
825 Washington St, Newton

“What a nice surprise, this place is without any doubts the best and more authentic Italian place in the Boston area. As starter we took rice supplì, focaccia, arrosticini and funghi marinati. With the supplì I felt to be back in Rome.As main dish we took the squid ink tonnarelli alle vongole, mamma mia! I felt to be in a summer night in my Sicily eating in front of the sea.Lastly as dessert we took the housemade gelato and the tiramisu, both were fantastic.Worth to mention the blood orange gelato, third time during the dinner that I felt I was back in Italy.Definitely I will come back, super recommended!”

4.3 Superb177 Reviews
Little Big Diner 1247 Centre St, Newton Asian • $$
1247 Centre St, Newton

“Little Big Diner serves up a symphony of flavors in their spicy tan tan ramen. By swapping chili ground pork for the decadent chashu pork, akin to pork belly, they’ve elevated the dish to a celestial level. The cloudy, flavorful broth dances on your taste buds, while the melt-in-your-mouth pork and perfectly balanced noodles complete the gastronomic masterpiece. For a taste of the best ramen Boston has to offer, Little Big Diner is a must-visit culinary oasis.”

4.4 Superb47 Reviews

Restaurants by Cuisine

Stone L'Oven Pizza - Newton 1649 Beacon St, Newton Pizza • $$
1649 Beacon St, Newton

“Fantastic pizza!! The crust is crispy and tender like it should be. Cooked perfectly. The other non-pizza items are ALL great as well. Nice little bar area too serving great drinks.”

4.4 Superb40 Reviews
sycamore. 755 Beacon St, Newton Bistros • $$$
755 Beacon St, Newton

“We had an amazing meal in this cosy, warm and welcoming joint right in the middle of Newton centre.We went without a reservation and sat at the bar. The food was perfect in every way which does not happen frequently and when it does – it is a great experience. The cavatelli was outstanding. Same with the porkchops. The deserts were great too. The staff were attentive , and at the same time knowledgeable about what was on offer. The manager too was extremely nice and offered us some very helpful advice on the venue itself.All said, this is a place that one can keep going back to.Parking: Generally enough spots except during weekends”

4.5 Superb218 Reviews
O'Hara's Food & Spirits 1185 Walnut St, Newton American • $$
1185 Walnut St, Newton

“Had to try the famous chicken Cesar pizza because who doesn’t like salad on a pizza? It literally tastes like how it seems but weirdly good, and there’s so much cheese on top I think that’s the main reason I like it. Their steak tips is also delicious, the steak is well marinated filled with rich red winey flavors.”

4.6 Superb100 Reviews

Restaurants with Delivery

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SUSHICO

SUSHICO 761 Beacon St, Newton Sushi • $$$
761 Beacon St, Newton

“Best sushi I’ve had! Friendly staff; amazing food- lots of choice, interesting combinations, fresh, gluten free friendly (they make their own soy sauce even!); casual vibe; beautiful space.”

4.6 Superb80 Reviews
Bocca Bella Cafe & Bistro 442 Lexington St, Auburndale Italian • $$
442 Lexington St, Auburndale

“Stopped by for a quick bite. Great, home style food and the service was very good. Pasta was good and the atmosphere was cozy and comfortable. Will come.back again for sure!”

4.6 Superb72 Reviews
Inna's Kitchen 547 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Deli • $$
547 Commonwealth Ave, Newton

“Lovely people, making wonderful food for gluten free diet. Always scrumptious choices, soups and desserts. Check the hours before you head out. Plenty of parking.”

5 Superb3 Reviews

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Buttonwood 51 Lincoln St, Newton American • $$
51 Lincoln St, Newton

“Went for a Friday night date — servers were very attentive, loved the atmosphere.. Very romantic! My salmon was big and hearty and cooked to perfection with a crispy outer layer from cast iron...”

4.4 Superb148 Reviews
Shaking Crab (Newton) 203 Adams St, Newton Seafood • $$
203 Adams St, Newton

“1st time here. Have driven by hundreds of times......not sure what I was thinking....it took figuring out that you can't get Alaskan King crab legs at Legal Seafoods to force me to try this place out. Took an order to go. A+ yes messy....very messy the middle Hot sauce was excellent and everywhere. Good fun. Shared as an appetizer and we all agree Good stuff. They have "All you can Eat" on Sat and Sun I believe for $30 so a great deal. We will try again. Tiny place maybe 10-12 tables so use OpenTable. I tried Boston they did not have anything for 3-4 days at 7pm. Also had a Brookline reservation. There are ~24 locations in 8-10 states.”

4.1 Good63 Reviews
Dunn-Gaherin's Food and Spirits 344 Elliot St, Newton Irish Pub • $$
344 Elliot St, Newton

“Wonderful restaurant and bar located in a lovely suburban setting. When you arrive, you are always greeted with a smile and it feels like home. The atmosphere and the food are top notch and you always feel better after having gone there!”

4.5 Superb52 Reviews

24 Hour Restaurants

Max and Leo's Pizza Newton 325 Washington St, Newton Pizza • $$
325 Washington St, Newton

“Stopped in for lunch after getting our computer fixed next store. What a find! Awesome pizza, awesome service. Gotto come back, everything on the menu looked great. Only problem is that the dining room/ bar is small. Gotto time it right.”

4.4 Superb68 Reviews
Moldova Restaurant and Café 344 Watertown St, Newton Modern European • $$
344 Watertown St, Newton

“Excellent wine choices, all by the glass, especially Eastern European wines. Live music on some days. As for the food, some things were great, some less so, nothing bad.Parking: The parking lot is behind the restaurant, but a little hard to find. Street parking was very limited. Leave a bit of extra time to park.”

4.3 Superb165 Reviews
Blue Salt Restaurant 1255 Washington St, Newton Seafood • $$
1255 Washington St, Newton

“Blue Salt restaurant in Newton Mass offers a gourmet meal with specials on the menu created from only the freshest ingredients.Our waitress Liz took very good care of us and I highly recommend you come to this restaurant to enjoy the delicious food. Located at 1255 Washington Street there is plenty of on Street parking.”

4.4 Superb61 Reviews

Takeout Restaurants

District 118 Kitchen & Bar 118 Needham St, Newton Gastropubs • $$
118 Needham St, Newton

“Loud but comfortable. Warned when we arrived that there was an hour and 1/2 time limit for our table. Not necessary as there was still space when we left. Cheeseburger egg roll appetizer was excellent. Salmon burger was ok. Too salty. Out of the duck entree that I wanted, but gnocchi was good.”

4.3 Superb160 Reviews
Manow Thai Kitchen 1138 Beacon St, Newton Thai • $$
1138 Beacon St, Newton

“I can tell this is the real deal. Authentic and affordable Thai food compare to other Thai restaurants I tried. I love the Tom yum soup very tasty & pad thai noodle. Their service is top notch & friendly atmosphere. I live in Boston but I will order from here again :) ..my go to for take out”

4.4 Superb45 Reviews
Sushi Man 34 Jackson St, Newton Sushi • $$
34 Jackson St, Newton

“I have a consistently great experience here. Really tasty food, and some nice touches like little snacky things at the beginning. Cute decor and a great date place.”

4.4 Superb41 Reviews

Drive-Thru Restaurants

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Aji

Aji 340 Walnut St, Newtonville Japanese • $$
340 Walnut St, Newtonville

“Haven't tasted their food, but if their calling game is as strong as their dedication to Stewart's order, I'm in for a treat – or at least a persistent dinner invitation!”

4.4 Superb40 Reviews
Echo Bridge Restaurant & Cafe 1068 Chestnut St, Newton Italian • $$
1068 Chestnut St, Newton

“I've been coming here for a while now, but a recent event impassioned me to leave this review.Let me start by saying that firstly, the food here is ALWAYS delicious and cooked to perfection. Never have I ever received something done badly, spilled, or over/undercooked.Secondly and lastly, the employees and manager here are very kind and understanding. Today, I put in an online order for a pizza, but through either my error or my phone's internet connection error, my comment of "no mushrooms please!" did not attach to the order. When I arrived, my order had mushrooms on and I told them that I had put "no mushrooms." Without fuss, I was told that they would make another pizza for me right away. While I was waiting, I realized that the comment did not attach for some reason, and quickly apologized for my error. They were entirely understanding and even let me keep the second pizza free of charge!This interaction of them "honoring" MY error was wonderful and will keep me coming back for a long time! Combine that with the fact that I heard they give free pizzas to the elementary school students nearby, I gotta say that this restaurant has become one of my favorite places to come to. Delicious food and good company, what more could you ask for!”

4.3 Superb44 Reviews
Buff's Pub 317 Washington St, Newton Pubs • $$
317 Washington St, Newton

“Yup. Believe the hype. Came on a Sunday afternoon and it was packed to the gills, yet I got a seat at the bar, a beer, and my food super fast. Sports bar atmosphere. Nothing fancy, because the focus is on the food. I went for trad wings and some extra hot boneless. Boneless might have had a tad too much breading that made them fall apart a bit, but the flavor was 9/10. The wings on the bone though were the best I've had in a long time. Very traditional. Perfect fry, perfect heat, perfect acid, perfect size, perfect moisture. They know what they're doing with these. 11/10”

4.2 Good90 Reviews

Cheap Eats

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Ward 4

Ward 4 277 Auburn St, Newton American • $$
277 Auburn St, Newton

“This is a great spot. The food is excellent the neighborhood was missing this for years congratulations to the owners for putting this place together. The food is excellent the service is great and everyone is friendly. I highly recommend this place.”

4.2 Good84 Reviews
Social Restaurant & Bar 320 Washington St, Newton New American • $$
320 Washington St, Newton

“First time eating here and the food and presentation was perfect! Veggie burger with the seasoned fries was delicious! Flatbread pizza with figs was also enjoyed. Great live entertainment tonight, Nephrok. Great crowd of people. Service was busy but attentive as needed. Ambiance is perfect. So great to have this venue close to home!”

4.2 Good83 Reviews
Sichuan Gourmet House 1203r Walnut St, Newton Highlands Chinese • $$
1203r Walnut St, Newton Highlands

“Great food and service. Definitely authentic food. The medium spicy is a little spicier than other places, so do be aware. The kungpao chicken was a great dish, a little saltier than normal. The pork soup and soup dumplings were on point. Def a good place to try.”

3.7 Good42 Reviews
Tartufo Restaurant 22 Union St, Newton Italian • $$$
22 Union St, Newton

“When you are in Tartufo, you truly feel the European warmth and elegance in service, food quality and atmosphere! Happy this wonderful restaurant is right in the heart on Newton! Special compliments go to Anna, the owner, and Chris, the manager! Best wishes for many successful years! Best, Natasha ”

3.7 Good56 Reviews
Farmstead Table 71 Union St, Newton American • $$
71 Union St, Newton

“The food is amazing. I wish I could make this 100/5. The service is excellent. Try the pancakes, the grilled cheese, and the shakshuka. We love the feel of the place and the decorations A LOT. Yummy! So much better than Thistle and Leek.”

4.1 Good174 Reviews
Sweet Tomatoes Pizza 1279 Washington St, Newton Pizza • $$
1279 Washington St, Newton

“Sweet tomato is the best pizza in Mass, and I will die on this hill. Their large pizzas are HUGE. I've never had pizza so good. Get chicken on the pesto pizza. Thank me later. You can't miss here. Anything you get is delish, and I'm sure prepared with fresh ingredients cause ugh! The service is amazing, they deliver and if you're too far they have grubhub and uber eats.”

3.5 Good29 Reviews

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