Restaurants in Melrose

“So happy you are in Melrose! My 7 yo son just inhaled a plate of poke nachos and insisted that I post a 5-star review. Love introducing him to new flavor combinations. We’ve also enjoyed the spicy tuna bowl and the beef bowl. Absolutely delicious!”

“My go to sit down lunch spot ever! As a life long expert on eggplant- everything eggplant-pizza, sandwiches, full dinners, even as far as eggplant pancakes ( just kidding on this one) you folks get a ten out out 5 stars every time! When eggplant not available, cheese steak meets my tough standards”

“Their AL Pastor tacos are excellent my goto.”

“This is my favorite sushi place, bar none. The food is a great value given the quantity and quality, and the customer service couldn't be better. They recognize me when I come to pick up lunch despite only going about once a month, and the staff is always so friendly. I recommend it to all my coworkers, and always look forward to my lunches from there.”

“After many years of walking by, I finally went in for dinner tonight. I was very happy with the experience. Friendly staff and excellent food. I will definitely return!”

“Dear Turner Seafood Team, We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the exceptional service provided by your team. Our employees Christmas bonus of local fish was well received and greatly appreciated. The hand-delivered, well-packaged fish showcased the professionalism and customer support we were looking for. Jeff's assistance during this busy season was invaluable, and we look forward to the possibility of working together again in the future. We highly recommend Turner Seafood, especially for large orders. Thank you once again. Best regards, Team Insideout Health and Wellness”

“It’s our 1st time here food atmosphere and wait staff were awesome me and my husband celebrated our anniversary there tonight we shared mozzarella marinara and a Caesar salad and we both got the chicken broccoli and ziti in a garlic cream sauce ugh so delicious the only thing that bothered me and my husband a little was the loud noise from everyone talking other than that everything else was amazing we are def coming back”

“Legit some of the best sushi I've had in my life. Huge pieces of fish in the maki, so fresh, so tasty. So glad I found this hidden gem. Take out only, TIP THEM WELL, GUYS.”

“A great local brewery with a small but delicious selection of beer. Plenty of seating. An amazing dog friendly patio. Vibes inside are great. Tons of local food options for delivery if you get hungry. A must check out location”

“Great food, wonderful service, friendly people. Family owned. We love getting our breakfast from here every morning. Family platter w/yummy, fluffy pancakes, the best scrambled eggs, perfect sausage links and lovely lite white toast. Perfect way to the start of our day. Thank you all so very much.”

“Good Food and Good Vibe my favorite thing of Mexico lindo is the tacos al pastor the sangria and the fried ice cream 😍😋👍👏🏻👏🏻💯💯”

“This place is the REAL Deal. Good portions, AUTHENTIC, Clean place, GREAT menu. Keep up the good work!!!!”

“The best takeout restaurant for sushi and Chinese food in Melrose!”

“The staff at Santa Fe Melrose was very kind and accommodating for our dance team fundraiser last week. Thank you so much! Our family also frequently orders from here. The food and drinks are great!”

“Fantastic service - great food! Have never been disappointed.”

“Was in the area for a convention and happily stumbled onto Colette's. The ladies working the counter were very pleasant and helpful. The croissants we purchased were absolutely delicious, while the macarons were great as well. Street parking was a bit of a challenge but worth the effort. Definitely would stop again if we are in the area.”

“To paraphrase Han Solo, "What a wonderful smell I discovered!"”

“The best buttercream frosting and most delicious cakes 😋 we get as many birthday cakes as we can from Sweet Spot! I call every year on my own birthday for a custom, big version of their “icicle”…and if you haven’t tried one, omg you need to! Friendly staff, yummy treats, beautifully decorated desserts…cannot be beat!!!”

“My cousin and I went to Melrose to pick up an item. We were hungry looking for a place to eat. We go to mother’s pizza and everyone was super friendly. The food was absolutely delicious!!!! I tried a chicken kebab sub and my cousin got spaghetti with chicken and broccoli, she loved it. She has allergies and they prepared her dish adjusting to her allergies.”

“My hubby is the manager at Antons cleaners next door to liberty and when I come in with him on early days etc etc, I always- I mean ALWAYS people!- get us liberty bell for lunch. It’s the best roast beef sandwich you can find and it’s consistently made the same way so you can expect that high quality with every order honestly. Their online ordering is smooth and simple and they’re super safe upon pickup and following any and every Covid precaution there is! I trust them and I’m glad they’re only right next door whenever I need a fix ( sooo everyday then!) - Kay / liberty lover!”

“I’ve always loved this restaurant every time I’ve been. Just a really special place!”

“The food and drinks are very good... making you're own breakfast sandwich is a game-changer.. all of the food is great. The only downfall that keeps me from going more frequently is they don't have regular iced coffee. They have regular hot coffee, flavored iced coffee (decaf, hazelnut, french vanilla), and they have cold brew.. no regular iced coffee, which seems like a very simple thing to just not have when you have like 100 types of lattes lol... I get the cold brew when I do go, but its a once in a while thing, can't do cold brew all the time.”

“I love their pad Thai!! Ga grob is my favorite kind. It's a boneless piece of fried chicken sliced up and set on top of the pad Thai noodles. I get the peanut sauce to put over it. Their peanut sauce is also amazing!! Thick and creamy with a spicy kick. Pad Thai noodles delicious and sweet. Always packed up nice and neat. My food is always hot and they make it within 15 minutes. Place is always clean, plenty of parking and customs service is excellent. I would highly recommend that you try this place. You will not be disappointed.”

“Love this place. Outstanding. And the baguettes are outstanding.”

“Alfredos Italian Kichen is a great place to order or eating. People are friends. Fresh clean food all the time. Price is good too. I love Alfredos Italian kichen. All my friends love too.”

“I'd been trying to find pizza I just craved since moving from Melrose to Stoneham 8 months ago. So far the leader is very good, but no delivery or open on Sunday. Then I saw a post from my favorite Petrones here and discovered that they'd deliver to me. 30 minutes later my pizza and a side of grilled chicken were on the way, ordered through the website and delivery app. A given time of 6:20 was exact! The driver came to my door like an old friend, in a clean Petrones golf shirt, even offering to bring it inside for me. Perfection! The crust was both crispy and chewy. With a unique slightly salty finish, which is delightful. Very generous toppings, well balanced across the pie. Their cheese blend is biteful yet has that long string satisfaction. I opted for alfredo over their signature red sauce and wasn't disappointed, although I'd like more garlicky taste--easily solved next time. The side of grilled & chopped chicken was very tasty and will be awesome on tomorrow's lunch salad. I was very pleased by the generous portion. I'm thrilled to have Petrones back on my speed dial. The ordering app was clunky although it did give real time updating. I think calling will be less annoying. Thanks for the great food. I knew they'd changed hands since I moved but the food quality was definitely unchanged! Yay”

“Food was delicious Fried green tomatoes were delicious Everything was good Only disappointment was dessert we wanted was out”

“Although Starbucks is a international chain, I feel this Starbucks is more of a local staple. I have seen familiar faces over the years going here and despite the poor decisions that Starbucks leadership have made with their menu, the staff here do a fantastic job accommodating the customers. The employees are friendly and my wife and I always feel welcome and enjoy the ambient atmosphere at this location. I do not go to Starbucks much anymore since they changed their menu for the worse in early 2025; however, I do go on occasion now solely because I enjoy the service and atmosphere at this location.”

“Everything we have had has been fabulous! Our go to always! Orange Chicken Lo Mein Dumplings and all appetizers made fresh and delicious!”

“loved ... my daughter and I went for the first time tonight... I got the Dubai chocolate stackable and she got the Biscoff stackable... plus they had an amazing array of cookies.... will definitly be back...”

“So glad that I have stopped at this local pizza shop. High quality mixture of cheeses and well roasted chicken were the ingredients. The staff were friendly and the space was extremely clean and well-lit. Will definitely try their other dishes in the future.”

“One of the best pizzas I've ever had! They do a phenomenal job with the gluten free pizza and their sauce is unbelievable. The people who work here are also extremely friendly. 10/10 would recommend.”

“I decided to stop in for lunch and try their Peru bowl with grilled chicken. The woman who took my order was very friendly and kind and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. Unfortunately I found that the value for my meal did not match the cost. I had a medium iced tea and a Peru bowl with grilled chicken and my total came out to be over 28 dollars! Below is the bowl I ordered minus a bite. For 20+ dollars for a bowl I do not expect to be served onion butts as seen in my photo. The garbanzo beans weren’t seasoned or marinated, the lime vinaigrette while nice was barely present. The quinoa, chicken, avocado were all very fresh and tasted great. The salsa was pretty good. Overall I was disappointed by the serving size, lack of flavor, and lack of attention to detail by serving the butt of an onion. Their customer service was great and I enjoyed the ambiance so I would give it another try but I am hesitant to return just because of the lack of value compared to other places that serve bowls.”

“I’m from Los Angeles and this ranked with some of the best Mexican food there.”

“Best pizzeria,subs, Salad's,DOWN to amazingly scrumptious CALZONE'S OUR favorites-Chicken parm&The Steak&Cheese are absolutely delicious..The PIZZA'S ARE ALL FABULOUS!YOU GOTTA TRY EM OUT �%� BEST!”

“The Caffè Nero in Melrose might be one of the best Caffè Nero locations!

☕️ Americano = best coffee! Get the single origin option!
Bacon Breakfast Roll = the best breakfast sandwich!

The breakfast sandwich options are better and more delicious than what Starbucks across the street makes.

While it can get very busy, especially on weekends, I highly recommend ordering through their mobile app.”