Sycamore

4.8

2789 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

8:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Sycamore is a seasonally inspired, chef-owned neighborhood bistro in Newton Centre. Emphasizing locally sourced produce, fish and meat, our menu draws on classic European country food; rustic and wholesome. Our beverage program is designed to complement the cuisine. The wine list focuses on passionate small producers, our beers are by and large domestic craft selections and the cocktail list highlights classic drinks and sipping spirits.

Additional information

Location
755 Beacon Street, Newton, MA 02459
Phone number
(617) 244-4445
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French, Spanish
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is metered parking along Beacon Street and 1-2 hour parking on nearby side streets. There is also a public lot between Beacon Street and Langley Road. Most meters in the area shut off at 6:00pm.<br /><br />The private lots behind the restaurant and adjacent buildings are not Sycamore's and cars may be towed from these lots.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Greg Brodsky

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Kale + Farro SaladUSD 16.00
pine nuts, piave vecchio, currants & garlic vinaigrette
Roasted Local Beet SaladUSD 19.00
whipped horseradish goat cheese, dill, walnut-barley granola
Morrocan Spiced Sunchoke SoupUSD 18.00
pomegranate, whipped labneh, sunchoke chips
Anson Mills Faro GemelliUSD 21.00
speck, broccoli rabe, aged goat cheese, toasted hazelnuts
Crispy Berkshire Pork BellyUSD 20.00
red quinoa "salad", aji amarillo glaze, crispy sweet potato

Mains

Hudson Valley Duck “Board” For TwoUSD 89.00
Pan-roasted Rohan duck breast, confit leg, duck pot pie. Walnut pureé, cherry port-jus, grilled fennel & winter citrus, local root vegetables
Harissa-Spiced Grilled SwordfishUSD 37.00
Baby artichokes, freekeh, spinach, Smokey pepper jam
Le Steak Frites*USD 42.00
Triple cooked fries, “steakhouse” butter, watercress, pickled red onions, red wine jus
Grilled Crystal Valley Chicken “Cacciatore”USD 31.00
Anson mills polenta, crispy garlic, fennel pollen
Root Vegetable & Black Truffle GratinUSD 29.00
pringbrook reading raclette, mushroom ragoût, crispy leeks
Homemade CanestriUSD 31.00
calabrian wild boar ragù, aged parmesan, garlicky breadcrumbs
Scallop & Rock Shrimp CakeUSD 37.00
meyer lemon pureé, italian chicory salad, brown butter-caper vinaigrette

Sides

Pan roasted fingerling potatoesUSD 13.00
Aged Parmesan & Rosemary
Grilled CarrotsUSD 13.00
honey-balsamic glaze, hazelnuts & whipped ricotta

Dessert

Warm Sugared BeignetsUSD 11.00
milk jam
Steamed Chocolate-Hazelnut CakeUSD 14.00
Praline & hazelnut ice cream
Coconut "Dark & Stormy" SorbetUSD 5.00
one scoop
Buttermilk-Honey Panna CottaUSD 13.00
Champagne mango & puffed rice “crispies”

Drinks

Beer

TecateUSD 4.00
Loving you is easy!
- Can (12oz)USD 4.00
Zero Gravity "Green State" USD 8.00
Lager
- Can (16oz)USD 8.00
Small Change "Roadrunner"USD 11.00
India Pale Ale
- Draft (16oz)USD 9.00
Exhibit A "briefcase porter"USD 10.00
Porter
- Draft (16oz)USD 10.00
Rescue ClubUSD 7.00
Non-Alcoholic India Pale Ale
Shilling "Alexandr 10" draftUSD 10.00
Pilsner
East Rock "Helles" draftUSD 9.00
Lager
Tilted Barn "Peeptoed" draftUSD 12.00
Pale Ale
Trillium "Congress Street" draftUSD 12.00
New England India Pale Ale
Guinness draftUSD 9.00
Irish Stout

Cocktails

ScosmoUSD 15.00
vodka, aperol, fresh blood orange, lime
Ghost of MaryUSD 12.00
citron vodka, spicy tomato water, house dilly bean
Don't Touch My MuddlerUSD 14.00
gin, ginger, pomegranate, cucumber, lemon & soda
Ringsend UppercutUSD 16.00
Glendalough whiskey, Cocchi Americano, Luxardo bitter bianco, lemon
Falerno!USD 14.00
tequila, mezcal, falernum, grapefruit, lime, hellfire bitters, chili salt
Old Monk DaiquiriUSD 15.00
Old Monk Indian Rum, lime, sugar, black walnut bitters
Mezcal Jungle BirdUSD 16.00
mezcal, campari, lime, pineapple, absinthe, tiki bitters
Gaucho (Mocktail)USD 10.00
canela, pineapple, lemon, fizz
Statler + WaldorfUSD 14.00
bourbon, cynar, amontillado, canela, mole
Smoke + HazeUSD 14.00
rye whiskey, campari, sfumato rabarbaro, benedictine & burnt orange
Fomo (Mocktail)USD 10.00
lychee, lemon, honey, ginger
Caffè NegroniUSD 16.00
gin, Carpano Antica, coffee-infused Campari

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

NV Bailly Lapierre, BurgundyUSD 14.00

White

'18 Baumgartner | Grüner Veltliner, AustriaUSD 12.00
'21 Cabotte | Grenache + Côtes du RhôneUSD 14.00
'21 Masini "Annick" | Vermentino+, TuscanyUSD 14.00
'20 Pascal Renaud | Chardonnay, BurgundyUSD 15.00

Rosé

'21 Gavoty "Recital" | Rosé of Grenache+, ProvenceUSD 15.00

Red

'21 Land of Saints | Pinot Noir, Central CoastUSD 15.00
'21 Demarie | Nebbiolo, LangheUSD 14.00
'20 Chateau du Petit Thouars "Les Georges" | Cab. Franc, ChinonUSD 15.00
'19 Double Canyon | Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia ValleyUSD 15.00
Dealer's Choice White or Red
We've probably popped something tasty, just ask! (It depends!)

Wines (By the Bottle)

Sparkling, White & Rosé

Bubbles!

2019 Hager Mathias "Österreich" | Grüner Veltliner, Kemptal, AustriaUSD 66.00
NV Lavernette "Grand Brut Nature" | Gamay, BeaujolaisUSD 84.00
2020 Frank Besson "Rosé Granit" | Gamay, JuliènesUSD 48.00
2019 Caves Naveran "Brut Dama" | Chardonnay+, CataloniaUSD 72.00
NV Gosset "Brut Grand Réserve" | Chardonnay+, Aji, ChampagneUSD 120.00
NV Jacquesson Cuvée 741 | Chardonnay+, Dizzy, Champagne, Extra BrutUSD 175.00

Whites

2019 Chéreau Carré | Melon de Bourgogne, Muscadet de Sèvre-et-MaineUSD 42.00
2021 Domaine Serge Laloue | Sauvignon Blanc, SancerreUSD 68.00
2021 Christina | Grüner Veltliner, NiederösterreichUSD 50.00
2015 Trimbach "Cuvée M" | Riesling, Mittelwühr, Alsace Grand CruUSD 160.00
2020 Château du Mérande "Son Altesse" | Altesse, SavoieUSD 68.00
2020 Albamar | Albariño, Raix Baixias, GaliciaUSD 62.00
2020 Cellar Credo "Miranius" | Xarello, PenedesUSD 54.00
2020 Ca'liptra "Kypra" | Verdicchio, MarcheUSD 54.00
2018 Gamine | Aligoté, Elkton, OregonUSD 78.00
2006 Daniel-Etienne Defaix "Vaillon" | Chardonnay, Chablis 1er Cru, BurgundyUSD 158.00
2020 Domaine de Roally | Chardonnay, Viré-ClasséUSD 68.00
2017 Anne + Jean-Francois Ganevat "Kopine" | Savagnin+, Jura, SavoieUSD 112.00
2020 Labadens "Thomas" | Clairette+, VacqueyrasUSD 64.00
2020 Trimbach | Riesling, AlsaceUSD 58.00
2021 Abbazio di Novacella | Kerner, Trentino, Alto AdigeUSD 48.00
2020 Marc Brédif | Chenin Blanc, VouvrayUSD 59.00
2018 Terra Vita Vinum "Rogeries Blanc" | Chenin Blanc, AnjouUSD 80.00
2016 Porter Creek | Chardonnay, Russian River ValleyUSD 83.00

Pinks

2021 Populis | Rosé of Carignan+, MendocinoUSD 54.00
2021 Mathiasson | Rosé of Grenache+, Napa ValleyUSD 70.00
2021 Division "L'Avoiron" | Rosé of Gamay Noir, Columbia ValleyUSD 48.00
2021 Domaine la Cabotte | Rosé of Grenache+, Côtes du RhôneUSD 44.00

Red

2021 Alonso "Les Larmes des Dames" | Pinot(s), Marchampt, BeaujolaisUSD 86.00
2021 Margins "Settler's Vineyard" | Mourvèdre, Santa Clara ValleyUSD 64.00
2020 Les Clos des Jarres "Insouciance" | Caladoc+, MinervoisUSD 44.00
2019 Villagrande | Nerello-Mascalese+, SicilyUSD 52.00
2021 Lamoresca "Nerocapitano" | Frappato, SicilyUSD 74.00
2021 Division "Un" | Pinot Noir, Williamette ValleyUSD 78.00
2021 Scribe | Pinot Noir, CarnerosUSD 100.00
2019 Belle Pente | Pinot Noir, Williamette ValleyUSD 68.00
2019 Antoine Sunier | Gamay, Morgon, BeaujolaisUSD 70.00
2019 Joseph Voillot "Vielles Vignes" | Pinot Noir, Volnay, BurgundyUSD 156.00
2021 Division "Béton" | Cabernet Franc+, OregonUSD 58.00
2021 Luigi Einaudi | Dolcetto di Dogliani, PiedmontUSD 48.00
2017 Francesco Rinaldi | Nebbiolo, BaroloUSD 138.00
2021 de Forville | Nebbiolo, LangheUSD 64.00
2018 Monte Bernardi | Sangiovese+, Chianti Classico RiservaUSD 72.00
2020 Beaurenard "Rasteau" | Grenache+, Rhône ValleyUSD 68.00
2019 Stirm "Wirz Vineyard" | Zinfandel+, San Benito County, CaliforniaUSD 78.00
2020 Domaine de la Cabotte "Dom. Biodynamie" | CDP Blend, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhòne ValleyUSD 125.00
2019 la Garde | Cabernet Sauvignon+, BordeauxUSD 52.00
2021 Lo-Fi | Mencia+, Santa Maria ValleyUSD 58.00
2020 Folk Machine | Charbono, Suisun ValleyUSD 62.00
2018 Château Le Puy "Emilien" | Merlot+, Franes Côtes de Bordeaux, BordeauxUSD 140.00
2019 Domaine de Beaurenard | CDP Blend, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône ValleyUSD 160.00
2020 Austin Hope | Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso RoblesUSD 100.00
2016 di Filippo | Sagrantino, Montefalco, UmbriaUSD 110.00
2018 IL Borro "Toscano Rosso" | Cabernet Sauvignon+, Tuscany (Super Tuscan)USD 138.00

What 2,789 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Contemporary American
Boston
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sycamore in Newton is a culinary gem, renowned for its "exceptional food and service." Guests rave about its "creative and delicious menu," with seasonal dishes that keep each visit fresh. The ambiance is warm, and the service is consistently friendly. A top choice for special occasions and casual dinners alike.

2,789 Reviews

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Anna
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A cozy neighborhood place with delicious food and excellent service. My friend and I shared tuscan kale and farro salad, morrocan spiced sunchoke soup, smoked bluefish pâté and root vegetable & black truffle gratin. Everything tasted and looked fabulous. Staff was over to change silverware and offer recommendations.
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Jane VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
the noise level is simply too high and it truly negatively affects the dining expereince
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Jason
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simple, elegant dinner. Welcoming and professional service from the moment we walked in to the moment that we left. A fantastic neighborhood feel. Chris was our server and was amazing. Food was fantastic.... This place is a MUST.
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Brian
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic. Service was timely and gracious. - Long term Sycamore fan
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Hillary
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great dinner at Sycamore. They contacted me when a table opened at our reservation time which was much appreciated. Food was excellent. Would recommend to others.
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Jim
Greater Boston17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's unparalleled. We had the anson mills farro gemelli… Breathtaking then the duck board... So, so glad for the return of the duck board... incomparable. then my friend had the buttermilk-honey panna cotta… i the coconut “dark & stormy” sorbet… Perfect. If there was Michelin in Boston, they would have a star, au moins.
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andrea VIP
New York City52 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The duck board was outstanding! In contrast to my previous meal one week ago, the proportion of all the ingredients in the beet salad was perfect. This new preparation of the swordfish with artichokes is fantastic! They complement each other perfectly!
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Marijoy
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, excellent location, great service.
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Malli VIP
Greater Boston29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful. As always! The duck special was delicious.
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Peter VIP
Greater Boston22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the duck board and it was excellent, as always. Beet salad, too. The food at Sycamore is consistently great. We've been going there for many years. We didn't get one this time but the soups are always great, too. People are really nice and make us feel very welcome.
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FAQs

Sycamore offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 244-4445.

Sycamore is rated 4.8 stars by 2789 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

8:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

755 Beacon Street, Newton, MA 02459

Additional information

Phone number
(617) 244-4445
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French, Spanish
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is metered parking along Beacon Street and 1-2 hour parking on nearby side streets. There is also a public lot between Beacon Street and Langley Road. Most meters in the area shut off at 6:00pm.<br /><br />The private lots behind the restaurant and adjacent buildings are not Sycamore's and cars may be towed from these lots.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Greg Brodsky

Featured in

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Sycamore

Make a booking

Additional information

Editor’s choice: 12 favorite restaurants in Boston

Snacks

Smoked Bluefish PâtéUSD 11.00

Spiced Cauliflower HummusUSD 12.00

Chorizo CroquettasUSD 10.00

House picklesUSD 7.00

Marinated OlivesUSD 9.00

Starters

Kale + Farro SaladUSD 16.00

Roasted Local Beet SaladUSD 19.00

Morrocan Spiced Sunchoke SoupUSD 18.00

Anson Mills Faro GemelliUSD 21.00

Crispy Berkshire Pork BellyUSD 20.00

Mains

Hudson Valley Duck “Board” For TwoUSD 89.00

Harissa-Spiced Grilled SwordfishUSD 37.00

Le Steak Frites*USD 42.00

Grilled Crystal Valley Chicken “Cacciatore”USD 31.00

Root Vegetable & Black Truffle GratinUSD 29.00

Homemade CanestriUSD 31.00

Scallop & Rock Shrimp CakeUSD 37.00

Sides

Pan roasted fingerling potatoesUSD 13.00

Grilled CarrotsUSD 13.00

Dessert

Warm Sugared BeignetsUSD 11.00

Steamed Chocolate-Hazelnut CakeUSD 14.00

Coconut "Dark & Stormy" SorbetUSD 5.00

Buttermilk-Honey Panna CottaUSD 13.00

Drinks

Beer

TecateUSD 4.00

Zero Gravity "Green State" USD 8.00

Small Change "Roadrunner"USD 11.00

Exhibit A "briefcase porter"USD 10.00

Rescue ClubUSD 7.00

Shilling "Alexandr 10" draftUSD 10.00

East Rock "Helles" draftUSD 9.00

Tilted Barn "Peeptoed" draftUSD 12.00

Trillium "Congress Street" draftUSD 12.00

Guinness draftUSD 9.00

Cocktails

ScosmoUSD 15.00

Ghost of MaryUSD 12.00

Don't Touch My MuddlerUSD 14.00

Ringsend UppercutUSD 16.00

Falerno!USD 14.00

Old Monk DaiquiriUSD 15.00

Mezcal Jungle BirdUSD 16.00

Gaucho (Mocktail)USD 10.00

Statler + WaldorfUSD 14.00

Smoke + HazeUSD 14.00

Fomo (Mocktail)USD 10.00

Caffè NegroniUSD 16.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

NV Bailly Lapierre, BurgundyUSD 14.00

White

'18 Baumgartner | Grüner Veltliner, AustriaUSD 12.00

'21 Cabotte | Grenache + Côtes du RhôneUSD 14.00

'21 Masini "Annick" | Vermentino+, TuscanyUSD 14.00

'20 Pascal Renaud | Chardonnay, BurgundyUSD 15.00

Rosé

'21 Gavoty "Recital" | Rosé of Grenache+, ProvenceUSD 15.00

Red

'21 Land of Saints | Pinot Noir, Central CoastUSD 15.00

'21 Demarie | Nebbiolo, LangheUSD 14.00

'20 Chateau du Petit Thouars "Les Georges" | Cab. Franc, ChinonUSD 15.00

'19 Double Canyon | Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia ValleyUSD 15.00

Dealer's Choice White or Red

Wines (By the Bottle)

Sparkling, White & Rosé

Bubbles!

2019 Hager Mathias "Österreich" | Grüner Veltliner, Kemptal, AustriaUSD 66.00

NV Lavernette "Grand Brut Nature" | Gamay, BeaujolaisUSD 84.00

2020 Frank Besson "Rosé Granit" | Gamay, JuliènesUSD 48.00

2019 Caves Naveran "Brut Dama" | Chardonnay+, CataloniaUSD 72.00