Best Casual Restaurants in Somerville

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1. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 175 times today

Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

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2. Monument Restaurant & Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(144)

Price: Moderate

• American • Charlestown

Booked 24 times today

Welcome to MonumentMonument Restaurant & Tavern, a Charlestown staple, is a lively home base for guests to enjoy creative comfort food, rotating craft beer, a thoughtful wine list, and inventive, refreshing cocktails. As Charlestown’s neighborhood spot, Monument boasts a warm, rustic dining room and bar, a seasonal sidewalk patio, and takeout and delivery options seven days a week.The rustic yet chic interior complements their menu of the same caliber. Wood-fired pizza, lemon-rosemary chicken wings, kung pao Brussels sprouts, and gnocchi bolognese are just a few of the favorite options. Not to mention, our weekend brunch is a hit with Bostonians near and far, with featuring lemon and poppyseed buttermilk pancakes and our signature "Cinnamon Toast Brunch" cocktail.Monument serves brunch, lunch, dinner and is open late and has a lengthy draught beer, cocktail and wine menu.

3. Josephine

4.6

Exceptional(326)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Somerville

Booked 8 times today

An homage to the variety in Italian food with a focus on wood fired pizza...Josephine is the latest concept from James Beard nominated Chef Michael Scelfo of smash hits Alden & Harlow, Waypoint, and The Longfellow Bar. Josephine is a celebration of family and food, focused on Italian favorites and simple pleasures.Josephine features deep dish & thin wood fired pizzas and whimsical riffs on classic Italian foods, all set in a lively space. A massive marble bar with craft cocktails, ice cold martinis on tap, and a huge out door space that's dog friendly with an outdoor bar and fire pit will bring you back again and again.

4. La Royal

4.7

Exceptional(44)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Cambridge

Booked 8 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.

5. Salt + Stone

4.4

Awesome(567)

Price: Expensive

• American • Somerville

Booked 18 times today

Welcome to Salt + Stone, the vibrant heart of Assembly Row in Somerville, where great food, craft cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere come together. With a menu that spans from fresh seafood to wood-fired dishes, this spot has quickly become a local favorite! Whether you're looking to indulge in our irresistible weekend brunch, unwind with a refreshing craft cocktail, or relax in our dog-friendly outdoor (heated) patio pavilion, Salt + Stone is the perfect place for any occasion.With our unique open space featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and a lively ambiance, it's the perfect place to enjoy a casual meal, date night or brunch with family and friends. Don't miss the Creme Brûlée French Toast—it’s a standout on the brunch menu—and if you're in the mood for something a little more festive, our famous Mimosa towers are sure to add some sparkle to your day.Come for the food, stay for the vibes—it’s no wonder Salt + Stone has made such a splash in the heart of Somerville!

6. Puritan & Company

4.6

Exceptional(2194)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 16 times today

Puritan & Company, led by Chef-owner Will Gilson, serves modern American cuisine, with particular emphasis on traditional New England fare, and not without occasional excursions into other ethnic ingredients and styles. Our mainstays are ingredients sourced from farms we know and locally to the extent possible, and always a sense of fun.Our dining room is a casual and fun place to dine. We love to share our excitement about the food and wine we serve like we would in our own home. Guests and their friends should feel comfortable in our friendly and even familial environment as we make our food and guest the number one focus.Our next door space, Puritan Oyster Bar, offers limited reservations via puritancambridge.com

7. Celeste

4.8

Exceptional(38)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Somerville

Booked 21 times today

It’ll be hard to find a restaurant as welcoming and lovely as Celeste. The Union Square spot feels like a party hosted by your very cool artsy friends, who just happen to make the best ceviche in town. Every dish here is tantalizing—throw in pisco-heavy drinks and a psychedelic cumbia playlist, and you’re in for the very best of Andean culture.Recently included in The New York Times Best restaurants in Boston, Chef JuanMa and co-owner Maria Rondeau have been nominated for James Beard Best New Restaurant Semi-Finalist, Esquire's Best Restaurants in America, and Eater's Best Restaurant in Boston.

8. Row 34 - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(2338)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Fort Point Channel

Booked 37 times today

We’re Row 34. If we could eat oysters and drink beer for every meal period, we probably would. Professionals Only.Our menu changes daily. Visit our website to take a look at our most up to date menus. Row 34 serves up a seafood-heavy menu in an industrial-inspired setting. Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall's menu offers fish entrees and an extensive oyster selection, along with craft beers and an eclectic wine list. Classic comfort food side dishes round out the menu.Looking for another reservation? Visit one of our sister restaurants: Row 34 (Portsmouth, NH, Burlington, MA & Cambridge, MA).

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9. The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

4.6

Exceptional(252)

Price: Very Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Seaport

Booked 27 times today

Right on the water in the heart of Boston's Seaport with intimate dining rooms, two bars, & the city's best seasonal outdoor patio, the Nautilus Pier 4 (est. 2021) is one of Boston's few 'can't miss' restaurants. Built on the idea that 'Everything is Better' Shared the Nautilus brings it, plain & simple. Featuring ‘New England coastal seafood meets Asian haute street food’ cuisine, culinary inspired seasonal & regional cocktails, 20+ beers, & a "Best Of" Wine Spectator award winning wine & sake list plus a curated energetic soundtrack, & a lively yet neighborly atmosphere. The Nautilus makes the new & unfamiliar feel right at home. Lunch Fri, Sat, Sun 12pm to 3pmDinner Mon - Sun 5 or 530 to 930 or 10 depending on the day.Reservations recommended. Perfect for specials occasions, large groups, private parties or casual drop ins. First come first serve bar. 300 Pier 4 Boulevard. Right by the ICA

10. Ciao Roma

4.7

Exceptional(1024)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 22 times today

Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.

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Hopevip
Austin •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Incredible service, lovely ambience, and food that blew all of us away. The Mushrooms!!! pizza was some of the best pizza we've ever had. Thanks, Josephine!
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JosephinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Somerville
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4.6
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Kelley and James
Washington, D.C. Area •15 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
They need a better ventilation system to rid the dining area from kitchen smoke.
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La RoyalPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Cambridge
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4.7
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Kathy
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful dinner tonight ! Great service ! Lovely place ! Will go again … soon !!
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Trattoria Il PaninoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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4.5
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Michelle
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 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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Raevip
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
Ramen Wednesdays, yum! One of my favorites neighborhood bars: always a go to.
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Monument Restaurant & TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Charlestown
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4.8

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251 restaurants available nearby

1. Trattoria Il Panino

2. Monument Restaurant & Tavern

3. Josephine

4. La Royal

5. Salt + Stone

6. Puritan & Company

7. Celeste

8. Row 34 - Boston

9. The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

10. Ciao Roma

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