Restaurants near Newton Centre

“Molto bene! The decor was bright & cheerful, with yellows and whites. The owner’s daughter was friendly, fun, upbeat and managed a very busy & very loud restaurant with grace and patience. She was our server. The food was exceptional. I got meatballs (homemade) and spaghetti. I’m a homemade meatball chef at home and these were delicious! My husband’s braised beef and mashed was delicious, too. Looking forward to coming again!”

“I tried this place yesterday for the first time and I am so impressed! So far I’ve had the tabbouleh, the Israeli salad, baked fish with veggies, challah and chocolate babka and they were all so, go good! I still have frozen soups and a mushroom pot pie to try and can’t wait to eat my way through them this week for lunch. The fish was so good I can hardly believe it was frozen. My daughter kept asking for bites so I will be sure to buy multiple next time. I’ve been meaning to try this place and wish I’d gotten here sooner. They are gluten and dairy free and mostly meat free as well. A lot of their ingredients are organic and they use quality oil. They were telling me while I was there that they grind some of their flours in house. You can taste the quality! It’s so nice to have a safe, healthy and DELICIOUS option for take out! This place is worth the trip and I will absolutely be back. 😊”

“I absolutely adore this family owned spot. Prices are amazing and the food is wonderful. The staff are SO nice.The coffee cubes and the gourmet hot dogs are the BEST!”

“Went to buy a cake and the process was beyond easy! Cake was ready to go and my family loved it, I ordered the Maria luisa cake and it tasted just like how it does in Colombia. I can’t wait to go back to try other things.”

“The absolute best breakfast/lunch spot in Newton!”

“Absolutely loved this place! The food was fantastic — pure nostalgia on a plate. Everything tasted homemade, beautifully presented, and just felt right. And our server Igor? A total superstar. Friendly, funny, and on top of everything — he made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend. Come hungry, leave happy!”

“Love the food. Miso ramen broth was great. Music they played was very irritating. They played the cover version of pop songs. I wish they would just play the real version of the songs. It sounded like in those YouTube videos when they can’t play the real version because of copyright. Love the food though!”

“It’s been a while since I had a buffet they did not Disappoint me.”

“Having dined in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, 8 other Chinese cities, as well as the Chinatowns of New York, San Francisco and Boston, I consider Ding’s Kitchen to faithfully capture the tastes and authenticity of these other culinary experiences.”

“Quality ingredients. A sublime attention to detail. Balance in salty, umami and heat. The broccoli Caesar is a must have along with the homemade ricotta. I sat at Chefs counter and got wonderful attention from everyone. Amazing!”

“The food was fresh and fantastic! Service was excellent !”

“Asia Mei is easily one of the best Chefs in Boston. I've eaten here several times, but I can't believe that I haven't written a review before now! My husband and I had brunch at moonshine 152 last weekend and told friends about it. Next thing you know, the four of us were in there around noon time today having brunch again. We shared three starters, alongside sharing all four entrées and everything, I mean everything was to die for! Ms Asia herself delivered some of our plates and she is just as delightful as she is talented. Needless to say, dinner is amazing here as well. The vibe in the restaurant is so easy and you can tell that the staff get along very well together. What I can't believe is how this place wasn't fully packed today or last weekend even. Definitely a good amount of patrons, but I've had brunch at places that are hard to get into and left much less satisfied.”

“Great location with great staff. Their cocktails are so tasty and each dish was so special. We had their $75 course menu with à la carte shrimp toast and oysters. Would highly highly recommend their duck breast with fig puree and their green apple tart.”

“Always great food! We always hit this spot when we are in or going through Boston!”

“Went for the first time and everything was great!!”

“Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend.”

“Hate to take it out on anything EXCEPT the food. Even the service at Ms. Clucks Deluxe Chicken & Dumplings was nice. Had the Chicken sandwich and wings for my Birthday Lunch. It gave me the shirts. A day later still a little queasy.”

“The food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice, but the waitress with red hair, who wasn't Asian and was wearing a Harley Davidson bomber jacket, was very rude. She had a judgmental and unhelpful attitude while we were choosing our meals. She suddenly brought the check even though we didn't ask for it, as if she wanted us to leave.”

“The best meal- great service- Beautiful atmosphere And warm friendly hostess”

“Stopped in on a Thursday night with the family, no reservations, and waited about 35 minutes for a table. Totally worth it.

We ordered two pizzas, the burrata salad, and a charcuterie board, and everything hit the mark. The pizzas were perfectly cooked, great crust and flavor, the burrata was fresh and creamy, and the charcuterie board was exactly what you’d hope for—quality meats and cheeses done right.

Food came out quick, service was friendly and efficient, and the overall vibe was casual but lively.

Bottom line: food was mad good, everyone left happy, and I’d absolutely come back.”

“We tried three different appetizers, split two entrées and had cappuccino and crème brûlée. It was all outstanding couldn't believe that this was available near our home! Best early Valentines dinner ever!”

“the oysters are out of sight! delicious bravo! bouillabaisse was amazing! I did like my server. I do suggest they get some sleep nobody was smiling.”

“The Dungeon Master Roll the Dice”

“Amazing food. Don't miss out on the pasta dishes or the bread. They actually make for great sharing apps. The staff is so nice and welcoming. Drinks are delicious and unique.”

“Romantic, quaint, charming, homey and relaxed atmosphere to disconnect from notifications and catch up with loved ones over treats. A refreshing non-dinner dining experience.”

“The service was awesome (shoutout my server, Stella🩷, she gave a great rundown of how the restaurant works and the menu). Loved it!! Def worth coming in. Really liked how they served each handroll at a time.”

“The food was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! Perfect for a special occasion.”

“We had a wonderful experience! Food was absolutely delicious from start to finish. Our server was awesome 👌 such a fantastic atmosphere Filet mashed truffle fries asparagus mac with added lobster wedge salad martini wine cookie skillet EVERYTHING was superb”

“The most delicious pastries ever. If you love pistachio the way I do you will have trouble choosing and it is ALL great. But I particularly love the savories. The Palestinian bread and the flatbread with the green topping (forget what it's called) is a family favorite. We adore these; the flatbreads are a great quick lunch. But so so delicious, fresh, we are so fortunate to have you here!”

“Great tapas / quite filling”