Best Authentic Restaurants in Arlington

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1. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1791)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 31 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.

2. Umami Omakase

4.9

Exceptional(96)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Cambridge

Booked 6 times today

Umami Omakase and Sake BarBest Sushi of 2021 & 2023 AwardsTop 50 restaurants in BostonCambridge MASeafood. Japanese food, Beer and WineChef Tasting Menu:Miso SoupSashimi PlatesSushi NigiriToroJapanese Fish; Madai. Kinmedai. Shima-Aji. Kamasu. Akayagara. Hotate. Hokkaido Uni. Kanpachi. Salmon. Unagi. Tuna. Ikura. Tibiko. CaviarJapnaese A5 Wagyu BeefFoie GrasTruffleKitchen specials; Duck breast. ChawanmushiHand Roll / Chirashi bowl Umami DessertSake Tasting/ PairingsFine dingingHigh end restaurantSpecial day, Special dinnerOccasion celebration. Birthday. Anniversary. Graduation. Marriage dinner.Influencer welcomeCatering. Group reservation. Family and kids. Work dinner. Company party.

3. Wusong Road

4.6

Exceptional(553)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Cambridge

Booked 74 times today

Wusong Road is Boston's premier Tiki Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Hidden away on 112 Mt. Auburn street in Harvard Square, Wusong Road is located within the beautifully restored 100 year old historic Conductor’s Building and is your tropical escape from the bustling city streets outside. Famous for our hand-made baos, the best crab Rangoon you've ever had and the best Mai Tai in Boston.Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.

4. Salt + Stone

4.4

Awesome(567)

Price: Expensive

• American • Somerville

Booked 29 times today

Salt + Stone is an authentic restaurant because it's a labor of love from experienced restaurateurs Sean and Sue Olson. They've distilled their 40+ years of knowledge into a menu featuring dishes loved by reviewers like 'Delicious food, friendly staff, and great atmosphere!'. It's also noted for its 'outstanding food with wide variety to choose from', and 'fabulous' food. Plus, it's praised for its 'fun and unique menu' and 'vibrant atmosphere'.

5. Gran Gusto

4.6

Exceptional(1244)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 11 times today

After 8:30 pm the restaurant prefers to take reservations by contacting the restaurant. At Gran Gusto, we pride ourselves on the best quality for a great price.We are a completely in-house production, starting with fresh, basic ingredients in order to create homemade bread to desert.Over 80% of our products come from Italy one time a week such as, olive oil, flour, truffles, specialty cheeses, bufala mozzarella for the Neapolitan-style pizza, ice cream and etc.

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6. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Assembly Row

4.4

Awesome(1754)

Price: Expensive

• American • Somerville

Booked 39 times today

Welcome to Earls Assembly Row, located in the heart of Assembly Row in Sommerville. Join us on our vibrant patio where you can enjoy the fresh air and our daily Happy Hour and drink features. Whether you're seeking a relaxed afternoon with friends or lively evening out, our restaurant provides the perfect backdrop for all of your memorable moments. Unwind, socialize, and elevate your dining experience with us. Your table is ready. We can't wait to see you!

7. SOURCE Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(556)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 15 times today

SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.

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8. Fioritaly Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(716)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Medford

Booked 12 times today

The name “Fiore” originated from Chef Gabriele Ascione’s grandfather, who shaped his love for Ischian history and food. Ischia, a small island off of Naples, boasts a rich and vibrant local history that is recreated in the cuisine at Fioritaly. Each meal has been carefully selected and refined by Chef Gabriele Ascione, who inspires to showcase the essence of local Italian dishes from home.

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9. Toscano Harvard Square

4.6

Exceptional(2425)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Cambridge

Booked 46 times today

A stone’s throw from Harvard’s ivied walls, surrounded by the bustling eateries, shops, and confectioners on Brattle Street (once called the King’s Road), Toscano’s second location brings the bright, fresh flavors of Tuscany to historic Cambridge.

10. La Royal

4.7

Exceptional(44)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Cambridge

Booked 16 times today

Maria Rondeau and JuanMa Calderón of Boston's award-winning Celeste (Eater Boston's 2018 Restaurant of the Year and Esquire Best New Restaurant) and Esmeralda in Vermont (Esquire's 2021 list of Best New Restaurant in America), open La Royal, their newest Peruvian restaurant down the block from their Cambridge home. While at Celeste, JuanMa recreates his mother’s rustic home-cooking that he grew up with in Lima, his menu at La Royal explores the varied cuisines throughout Peru, offering original takes on dishes from the country’s different regions. They also bringing the same spirit of curation and collaboration from both Celeste and Esmeralda to this project… at La Royal, they've collaborated with professor and award-winning cookbook author Darra Goldstein on a selection of macerated liquors. Maria, a trained architect, has designed the space to create an inviting, lived-in feel, with the kitchen at the heart of the whole project.

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Christopher
Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My wife and I reserved the recommended two weeks ahead of time. I was not able to find the exact time we wanted (6 PM) but we were able to accommodate the 8:15. We showed up a little early. Everyone was great. Food was awesome. My wife had the pasta and scallops. I had the rare dish, wild hare. We shared the affogato. All of it excellent!
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Giulia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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4.8
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Michelle
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our group of 4 started with the seasonal board which was delicious but did not come with enough toast. We were able to order more for an up charge. The burgers and sandwiches were huge and impossible to finish but were so good. Our waitress was attentive throughout. I would eat here again if I was in the area.
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Salt + StonePrice: Expensive• American• Somerville
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4.4
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Roy
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Highest Quality dinner my partner and I ever had. Thank you!
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Umami OmakasePrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Cambridge
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4.9
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Janevip
Greater Boston •47 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We had lunch…all ladies Salads all fresh and tasty Pasta dishes perfect Al dente and flavor outstanding orecchiette and alla puttanesca Margarita pizza just like in Naples Desserts outstanding…pistachio dessert with chocolate amazing, cantucci were plentiful and delicious, ricotta pie the best ever flavors and texture, sorbetto were yummy limoncello and mandarino! Love Gran Gusto
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Gran GustoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Cambridge
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4.6
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Vanderbilt
Nashville •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
We sat at the bar—beautiful ambiance. Great drink offerings and the Bao was both cute AND delicious. Reasonably priced glassware available to buy, which is fun for collectors
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Wusong RoadPrice: Expensive• Asian• Cambridge
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4.6

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200 restaurants available nearby

1. Giulia Restaurant

2. Umami Omakase

3. Wusong Road

4. Salt + Stone

5. Gran Gusto

6. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Assembly Row

7. SOURCE Restaurant

8. Fioritaly Trattoria

9. Toscano Harvard Square

10. La Royal

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