50 Best Salad Restaurants near Melrose

“This place is SO cool. It's been on my radar for awhile, but today was my first time visiting. I was greeted with bright, fun colors and beautiful murals very reminiscent of Hawaii. Step in and veer right to the counter where you are guided through assembling your perfect bowl or pokérito (burrito with poké). There are cooked and raw options to suit all palate preferences. There is a large self-seating dining room to the left of the counter, which makes this place appealing for casual family outings. They even have a stack of board games on hand in the dining area to encourage extra fun with family and/or friends.“

“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!“

“My kids love the chips, guac, and tacos. Which makes it an easy dinner option for the family. We love the selections for the bowls and burritos. Very tasty!“

“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“

“This self-served salad bar is perfect! Everything keeps clean and staff wearing gloves. Though they have different choices of Korean food, I was attracted by this fresh variety of salad and it’s so flavorful and tasty. Great for vegetarian and veggie lovers, can’t ask more for this summer ! Highly recommended the place.“

“Visiting from California and went here for dinner, what a great decision. The owner greeted my wife and I as if we had known him our whole lives. He was extremely helpful and the food was delicious. The portion sizes are HUGE and the price isn't.“

“I created my own bowl with spicy tuna and salmon, and I tried the volcano sauce. The volcano sauce packs some heat, which I love. Great variety of toppings to choose from and also multiple kinds of seaweed--which I also love. Good price for the portion, IMO, and everything was very fresh. Would highly recommend to anyone seeking a top-notch poke bowl.“

“Awesome We always happy with everything“

“Delicious pizza. One slice is actually two huge slices! Affordable prices. Will visit again.“

“I enjoy Cava every day, but especially when I am on my way to an event! Jeff, Luz,&Cris are just a few of the employees that bring charisma and good customer service to the Cava Experience! Thanks for helping my stay healthy. PS the right rice is my fav!“

“The food here is everything! If you like sauce get extra bc it might b a little on the dry side, so u always ask for extra or you can even buy your own bottle for 5 bucks. The only reason it’s not getting 4 stars is because there’s no parking anywhere…“

“Grilled Clams make it so worthwhile“

“Food was great. Servers were knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely would eat there again.“

“The Buffalo Chicken Calzone at O’Cheese Pizza is a bold and flavorful delight. Packed with juicy buffalo chicken, gooey melted cheese, and a tangy buffalo sauce, it delivers the perfect mix of heat and creaminess in every bite. The hospitality of the staff, led by the welcoming owner, Will, made the experience even better —they clearly take pride in their food and customer care, which shines through every detail.“

“Awesome pizza.. huge slice“

“I only visited to quiet 🤫 hunger pangs, the unauthorized sequel to Games 🎯, and I was short on time. The Furikake Mac Salad appetizer looked good, the ingredients read okay, and the price is right ▶️! It tasted good and held me over till dinner.
Service was good. I was given a smile. I ordered at the self checkout screen.
I am curious about their items on the menu. They have multiple locations and I am going to recommend this one.
There is a dining area in the center of the market.
Garlic 🧄 Spam Musubi? I hope Vikings do not show up!“

“Great pizza an salad plus awesome non alcoholic drinks !“

“Worth a trip on the T to JP just for this pizza. Small place with 3 stools to sit so grab your pizza and find somewhere to eat it. Got the Salsiccia pizza and the pesto sauce was delicious and pizza was cooked well. no soggy slice. It was a 15ish minute wait“

“Exceptional Italian food. Extremely pleasant and generous offerings. Strongly recommend to family and friends.“

“It's almost the only Mazesoba restaurant in downtown Boston, and the rolls and Mazesoba are delicious!! However, the inside of the store is small and there is a long line on weekend evenings, so you have to wait outside and it is very cold in the winter.“

“great place!!! the owner did a great job with this place. clean and modern etc. 5 stars“

“The food at the Shy Bird in Fenway was absolutely delicious, especially the Chicken Dunks with the homemade sauce dips they were all so good we couldn't choose a favorite and the butternut soup was absolutely incredible, with its little kick of spice and sunflower seeds! Our server was top-notch,very attentive, friendly and made excellent recommendations. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, perfect for a special occasion. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the presentation was beautiful, and the staff was friendly and went above and beyond to ensure a great dining experience. We are looking forward to our visits this summer during the Red Sox games.“

“The Halloumi Cheese Pita and/or Plates with Charred Eggplant and Garlic Skordalia spreads are my favorites. I especially love the Charred Eggplant spread as it’s extremely tasty and unique. I don’t recommend getting meat as the protein as it’s usually pretty dry.

The Zucchini Chips are also my go-to side dish.

The Loukomades (Greek donuts) are good, but nothing special.

It’s a bit hard to navigate in the Newbury location when it’s crowded as it’s so small“

“great owner and great workers Amy Amanda Sheila hard workers all the food is excellent and a very clean restaurant“

“The food at the Shy Bird in Fenway was absolutely delicious, especially the Chicken Dunks with the homemade sauce dips they were all so good we couldn't choose a favorite and the butternut soup was absolutely incredible, with its little kick of spice and sunflower seeds! Our server was top-notch,very attentive, friendly and made excellent recommendations. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, perfect for a special occasion. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the presentation was beautiful, and the staff was friendly and went above and beyond to ensure a great dining experience. We are looking forward to our visits this summer during the Red Sox games.“

“Great food!! Always fresh and good. Thanks Matt for all your help!“

“I kust came to town for an event, and my wife and Iwent here for lunch and it was great!!
I have worked in the food industry for almost 30 years, so I know what I'm talking about. The portions are huge, the quality is top notch and staff is great as well. I had the Italian sub and it was fantastic. I highly recommend this place, and I am looking forward to trying their breakfast.“

“Another wonderful family lunch today! Thank you Chris and the Carlo’s Cucina family. My second visit in three weeks. We’ll definitely be back! My new favorite dining spot on my visits to Allston, from the Cape. 👍🍽️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mark N.“

“fast and efficient customer service. Definitely recommend the Hamburger and fries“

“tasty! fresh and quick. friendly staff“

“Went for dinner Sunday with my son and had one of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time. From the Service, the bread in that oil was amazing to the shrimp scampi and the tiramisu. Highly recommend!!!“

“If you are looking for outstanding authentic Egyptian food please try Kushari. The food made to order is consistently delicious and service is over the top. Plenty of free parking is another bonus!“

“The Mexican food in this place is AWESOME! My friends and I get a really great experience there, every single dish thaw we tried was phenomenal! You have to try the avocado cheese cake, is my favorite there!! Service was great and the spot makes you feel like in a real Mexican restaurant.“

“We shared the garlic butter chicken stir fry with extra garlic and garlic sauce and the OG cobb salad. Omg…they were both so good and complimented each other well. Damar gave us recommendations of what we could order and the rest of the staff were so friendly. Casual, friendly, delicious and a great spot that’s friendly for the wallet. Will definitely come back!“

“One of the most flavorful meals I’ve ever indulged in! Love the vibes there, and that everything is healthy and organic. Impressed that the prices weren’t too high either! Was just traveling through Salem on vacation in September & glad I found this place. Highly recommend. (Pictures are of the Rainbow Harvest bowl and Blue Magic Smoothie) - which had a kick to it, but tasted like Christmas.“

“Wow what a good meal it was“

“Small Cava in Harvard Square. It’s been my go to for the past 2 months whenever I drive into work.

My Order: brown rice, mini spinach/arugula mix, spicy chicken, sliced cucumbers with cut up broccoli, feta cheese, and light garlic dressing

Price: depending on what you ask (+tax) comes out to $12-$15. Most food places around the square are “pricey”, but Cava is definitely a HEALTHIER option than most places

One bowl alone gets me through for the rest of the day and for that, I’M THANKFUL!“

“I did not think they had the biggest selection but it was good and love the strawberry lemonade refresher with boba. And it was also a bit pricey. I liked the atmosphere and it was really clean and a pretty nice building and it’s around a good area with a bus stop right outside. I recommend building your own poke bowl and getting a drink because they are all good. Also the vegetables are very fresh.

Kid-friendliness: They were nice“

“I love this place. Make your own stir fry is my favorite. Each time I go the order is correct, the food is fresh, hot and delicious.
We tried the dessert brownie crumble and key lime cheesecake both delicious!!!
My daughter likes everything plain. So she was happy to customize her kids meal. Simple noodles she approved.
Been there twice already and both times excellent.
2 adult meals, drinks, kid meal and 2 desserts $58 +tax“

“Great food!! It's a do not miss when I'm working in town, near the Boston Garden!“

“Chipotle chicken Melt on a wrap“

“Delicious food. Great service. With a great balance of healthy and tasty offerings.“

“I had the south west bowl . It was very good . You got a lot for the money. I could not eat it all . . A little more spice would have been nice.“

“Hi , I went for lunch and Jesus Morales was a very friendly employee he greet me and serve me well his a good customer service person .“

“great service and quality of food. the salads mac and cheese,chicken and ice cream are delicious. manager Heather helped me buy a gift card in drive-thru. then when order was delayed she delivered our meal and complimentary ice creams! so wonderful and hospitable. we will be back soon!“

“This place is amazing. My new favorite food joint.“

“Nice space, attentive and friendly team and great food. Highly recommend.“

“Fantastic, friendly, super fast service. Some of the best breakfast you'll ever have. Jennifer was absolutely superb today. 👏 Highly recommended.“

“Awesome Patriotic atmosphere!! Highly recommended…“