Restaurants in Waltham
Best Restaurants
“I would have taken a picture of the food I got, but it smelled so good that I ate it immediately. I was so impressed by this place that I would eat here all the time if I didn't live 3.5 hours away from it. That being said, if I find myself in the area again, I would come back any time. Staff was attentive, atmosphere was cozy, and the food was flavorful. 5 STARS!”
“The food was top notch. We did have a loud party next to us which was not the restaurants fault and a server was slow to bring a glass of wine. Otherwise, it was truly a special meal. I like the new location and regret not having returned sooner!”
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Vinotta
“Ambiance was gorgeous. Food delicious. Sergio my server was the kindest person ever to check in on me when my date went unexpectedly. I will be coming back. My appetizer: Burrata with prosciutto was divine. The gf carbonara was sublime. Love trying out new fine dining restaurants and this place didn’t disappoint. Will be back again.Dietary restrictions: They have gf options, it’s limited but food is sublime! :)”
“Best banh mi I’ve ever tasted! We tried the shrimp and the fried chicken versions, both were very fresh with flavorful sauces. The bread had the perfect amount of crunchiness on the outside and soft butteriness inside. The ube taro boba tea and ube taro iced lattes were also phenomenal. This place is a real gem!”
“This place is amazing highly recommended.Me and my family went there and it was great.Food was awesome and so was the service.Tater tots were very delicious.It was overall a great experience and I would go back.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Delicious food carefully prepared for takeout. Vegan mushroom pizza and vegetarian focaccia sandwich with fries today for lunch—-perfection! Very attractive interior for small cozy dining-in—we’ll be back!”
“just finished lunch here, and what a treat! the saag paneer that a friend ordered was flavorful, and my onion rava dosa was crispy and delicious!! will be back to try some of the interesting looking fusion dishes (lots of indo Chinese options, and a pav bhaji dosa looked especially interesting) check this place out if you're in Waltham!”
“First visit (solo), had the salmon combo with miso soup. Very good. Sat at the sushi bar. The hostess/ server was very pleasant but tried making small talk with the sushi chef - he was not so friendly but that's OK. The food was good and I will be back.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Not from the area, but we went to a coffee roasting event and the owner recommended checking out Moody St. My friends and I first saw Amuleto when driving too Moody St. We all like Mexican, so agreed to try it. This place did not disappoint. They seemed short-staffed at that moment, but they waiter managed just fine. Great food and drink selection and my friends are vegetarians and had no issues choosing their lunch or apps. Overall, the place is really nice inside and the food was great!I'm down in the New Bedford area and we have our fair share of great restaurants, but I would come back here again, with more friends.”
“I would have taken a picture of the food I got, but it smelled so good that I ate it immediately. I was so impressed by this place that I would eat here all the time if I didn't live 3.5 hours away from it. That being said, if I find myself in the area again, I would come back any time. Staff was attentive, atmosphere was cozy, and the food was flavorful. 5 STARS!”
“The food was top notch. We did have a loud party next to us which was not the restaurants fault and a server was slow to bring a glass of wine. Otherwise, it was truly a special meal. I like the new location and regret not having returned sooner!”
“I’m in town traveling from Missouri and stopped in. As a macaron baker myself, who has tried macarons all around the US, I’ve gotta say these are incredible! Hands down the best French macarons I’ve had! 10/10”
“Ambiance was gorgeous. Food delicious. Sergio my server was the kindest person ever to check in on me when my date went unexpectedly. I will be coming back. My appetizer: Burrata with prosciutto was divine. The gf carbonara was sublime. Love trying out new fine dining restaurants and this place didn’t disappoint. Will be back again.Dietary restrictions: They have gf options, it’s limited but food is sublime! :)”
“Best banh mi I’ve ever tasted! We tried the shrimp and the fried chicken versions, both were very fresh with flavorful sauces. The bread had the perfect amount of crunchiness on the outside and soft butteriness inside. The ube taro boba tea and ube taro iced lattes were also phenomenal. This place is a real gem!”
“Love this place. Always new & delicious items. Better than all the other donut places. Service is fast, easy, and always friendly. I always order online for pickup.”
“This place is amazing highly recommended.Me and my family went there and it was great.Food was awesome and so was the service.Tater tots were very delicious.It was overall a great experience and I would go back.”
“Delicious food carefully prepared for takeout. Vegan mushroom pizza and vegetarian focaccia sandwich with fries today for lunch—-perfection! Very attractive interior for small cozy dining-in—we’ll be back!”
“just finished lunch here, and what a treat! the saag paneer that a friend ordered was flavorful, and my onion rava dosa was crispy and delicious!! will be back to try some of the interesting looking fusion dishes (lots of indo Chinese options, and a pav bhaji dosa looked especially interesting) check this place out if you're in Waltham!”
“First visit (solo), had the salmon combo with miso soup. Very good. Sat at the sushi bar. The hostess/ server was very pleasant but tried making small talk with the sushi chef - he was not so friendly but that's OK. The food was good and I will be back.”
“This was my first time trying this restaurant and the food was delicious and melt in my mouth feeling. My friend had been here before and we had the same waitress as the friend had used before. The staff was friendly and helpful with any of the needs we needed. There was also a space to eat outdoors if we wanted to and had various music playing as we ate and nice to hear. Had a great first visit and will come back to try something else once again.”
“It's absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in all of Massachusetts. The food is incredible. I've tried everything on the menu and have been amazed at the quality of the food. If you're looking for a place to impress your date or want to sit down with friends and family, I would highly recommend this restaurant. The staff are friendly and professional, and the desserts are to die for. I give this restaurant an A+”
“I have been nothing but happy with my ordering from AK's. The delivery charge is minimal and the delivery is super quick. Even when I order around lunch time, with the order tracker, I can see it leave the restaurant promptly. Each delivery driver has been very friendly. I am in love with the soup of the day! Worth it, all around!”
“The food was hot and fresh, and our server was wonderful. I had a stuffed potato ball. In Spanish, it sounds better. But it's ground beef, and then they roll potatoes. Of course, they make a sort of a dough ball, and they deep fry it. Fabulous , I also a capuchia. Rice”
“This was my first time trying this restaurant and the food was delicious and melt in my mouth feeling. My friend had been here before and we had the same waitress as the friend had used before. The staff was friendly and helpful with any of the needs we needed. There was also a space to eat outdoors if we wanted to and had various music playing as we ate and nice to hear. Had a great first visit and will come back to try something else once again.”
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The Federal
“It's absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in all of Massachusetts. The food is incredible. I've tried everything on the menu and have been amazed at the quality of the food. If you're looking for a place to impress your date or want to sit down with friends and family, I would highly recommend this restaurant. The staff are friendly and professional, and the desserts are to die for. I give this restaurant an A+”
“The food was hot and fresh, and our server was wonderful. I had a stuffed potato ball. In Spanish, it sounds better. But it's ground beef, and then they roll potatoes. Of course, they make a sort of a dough ball, and they deep fry it. Fabulous , I also a capuchia. Rice”
Online Reservation Available
“Saturday date night with my wife. We didn't have a reservation but wanted to try it after seeing it on the phantom gourmet. The staff was very accommodating and got us seated right away. At first we ended up at the bar and enjoyed the Italian wedding soup and some arancini. Later they were able to move us to a table after a no-show reservation.For my main course I had the Pollo con crema and my wife had the vegetable risotto. Both dishes were excellent and we had enough leftover to take home.For dessert I had the Iris which is a fried donut stuffed with fresh ricotta and lemon zest. My wife enjoyed a pistachio canoli.Price was reasonable but there is a charge for paying with a card. The building is beautiful and the bathroom was spotless. Can't wait to go again.”
“Once again, my fave in Waltham did not disappoint. Had Dinner on Saturday with my wife and two friends. Made early reservations but the place was packed with Head of the Charles people. I held low hopes as with that amount of people, things usually get screwed up. They did not! Everything came out on point PERFECT! My wife loves tapas style dining, so we shared Tuna Tacos, Short Rib Tacos, Crab Cakes, and Tuna Poke. Everything was amazing. There was a great vibe in the room, and we had an awesome table up front. Our waitress was fantastic, the drinks were great, and we had a great time. Thank you once again for a fantastic evening!!! May be back tonight :)”
“I had the pork chop with Brussel sprouts and mac and cheese. OMG it was so delicious but I couldn't even finish it, large serving. The service was great even though they were busy. There were 10 of us and we all really enjoyed the experience.”
“Always have great beer and good atmosphere. Love that you can bring your own food, but they also do food trucks and they amazing. Everyone was super helpful and I had bartender walk me through what they liked and why.”
“The meal was perfection. We ordered tuna bites, lobster sliders, and Wagyu sliders. Truly enjoyed each choice - and loved them beating any expectations. The cookie in the skillet with ice cream was lovely, as well. Well done, BTT!”
“For our date-night we chose to return to Da Vinci Waltham, and were not disappointed. We like to sit side-by-side, and Da Vinci takes reservations for bar seating, so that suited us well. The efficient and friendly bartender took great care of us as we made our way through Caprese (*truly* delectable cheese!), Scampi (the pasta was a wow, and plump shrimp completed the dish nicely) lamb chops (very delicate flavor, bountiful portion with a full meat/potato/vegetable dinner) and pistachio cannoli for dessert. Everything was delicious, and served timely but unhurried in the order we requested. Modest noise level was fine (though sometimes they have large parties that can get a bit raucous). Wines by the glass did not disappoint, especially the lovely Sangiovese we had with the lamb.”
“Each experience we've had here has been wonderful. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the quality of the ingredients is high. The staff are friendly, and we especially love that the owner always remembers us and offers us extra kimchi because she knows how much we love it. Wide ranging menu that offers great options for all, including our kids.”
“Love it so much! Glad that there is a Caribbean restaurant in the town. Have been looking for real Caribbean food for a while lol. We bought the roasted chicken and it was very flavorful and tender. Saw goat and tail on the menu and can’t wait to try ”
“I love this place, have being customer of theirs since they opened, and they have grown so much and really well. I didn't have any complaints about anything every time I came. I would definitely highly recommend this spot for a nice downtime. Great to have friend hangout times, for really anything. The new food additions are really good! Service is awesome, very kind people. Great choice of music too! They have piano and guitar!!!!Kid-friendliness: My sister loves it here, she is 11! Awesome place for family and friends!”
“After checking in the hotel in Waltham, Massachusetts the front desk provided a list of all, and I mean all the restaurants in the area. In settling for a choice we chose Charcoal Guidos on Moody Street. Fearful that a Friday night would be very busy, we were pleasantly surprised to be given a table right away. Service was prompt, professional and pleasant from the attendant providing water and then Juan who provided great service through the meal. Arancini was tasty, mussels in a tomato broth pleasing, and the gnocchi with a bolognese plentiful and very good. Overall just a very good meal from start to finish. Kudos to Juan for making sure we were happy with our meal without perching at our table the whole time. Recommend this place for anyone seeking excellent Italian food in a pleasant setting.”
“Really delicious food at a good price. Good for vegetarians too. A bit salty, but isn't all restaurant food? Casual, good for families. Nice comfy booths. In last few years, the son has made some nice innovations -- great beer list, filtered water.”
“Staff were super friendly, plenty of parking outside, and food selection was good too. You have to try thier mushroom burger but substitute it with regular meat burger pattie. It is out of this world with truffle oil on it. The calamari was excellent too.”
“Everything was amazing! The food, the service, and the atmosphere were all on point. Denise was a fantastic server with great recommendations. Definitely request her when you make a reservation. Management stopped by our table to check in and make sure we were enjoying everything. The steaks were incredible. I got a flat tire pulling into the parking lot, so Joe and Zach both went above and beyond to change my tire. I had the best experience possible. If you don't go to this location for your next night out, you're really missing out.”
“We were a party of 12 and had a great meal. Our server was Isabel B and I highly recommend you asking for her by name. She handled our large group with grace and aplomb. Food was nice and hot when served, came on a timely basis and drinks were also very good.”
“Shopper's is great -- we recently had a wedding afterparty there, and they were super welcoming. Great sheet pizza, good draft list and fun drink menu -- a chill vibe that was a perfect way to wind down the evening.”
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Brelundi
“Saturday date night with my wife. We didn't have a reservation but wanted to try it after seeing it on the phantom gourmet. The staff was very accommodating and got us seated right away. At first we ended up at the bar and enjoyed the Italian wedding soup and some arancini. Later they were able to move us to a table after a no-show reservation.For my main course I had the Pollo con crema and my wife had the vegetable risotto. Both dishes were excellent and we had enough leftover to take home.For dessert I had the Iris which is a fried donut stuffed with fresh ricotta and lemon zest. My wife enjoyed a pistachio canoli.Price was reasonable but there is a charge for paying with a card. The building is beautiful and the bathroom was spotless. Can't wait to go again.”
“I like this place. My husband and I went there for Valentine's Day. They were super busy. We made a reservation for a table online, however, when we came in our table was not ready because they were too busy. And then they had a line after us. But the manager somehow resolved the situation and we did not wait for so long. The service was great, and our server was nice. We ordered some meat and meatballs that we never tried before. The meatballs were supposed to be varied, however, it tasted all the same in my and my husband's opinion. It was not an issue. Everything was great. We had a great time and enjoyed the food.”
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Bistro781
“Once again, my fave in Waltham did not disappoint. Had Dinner on Saturday with my wife and two friends. Made early reservations but the place was packed with Head of the Charles people. I held low hopes as with that amount of people, things usually get screwed up. They did not! Everything came out on point PERFECT! My wife loves tapas style dining, so we shared Tuna Tacos, Short Rib Tacos, Crab Cakes, and Tuna Poke. Everything was amazing. There was a great vibe in the room, and we had an awesome table up front. Our waitress was fantastic, the drinks were great, and we had a great time. Thank you once again for a fantastic evening!!! May be back tonight :)”
Takeout Restaurants
“Big fan for awhile. Voted one of the best Mexican food joints in the U.S. Few tables so mostly take out. Parking can be limited on the side street that it is on. Hoping they move to a larger location.”
“Small old timey diner with good basic breakfast fair. We were a party of 2 adults and 3 kids and were seated right away. They only have small booths and bar seating so don't show up with more than 4-5 people or you'll be out of luck. Kids french toast and pancakes came out really quickly and were enjoyed! The turkey club was nothing amazing but hit the spot. Total bill was very reasonable for what we ordered. Will come again!”
“Morad and his team are the best in the business. Always friendly. Always fresh food. Always accurately prepared as ordered. Always on time. Always consistent hands down. Have been a regular customer for years and it is because I know what to expect. Thank you !Parking: Plenty of parking”
“My wife and I tried them out today and the food was just amazing. The flavors were vibrant and the owner was happy to share the history of both himself and the restaurant. Getting a chance to experience such wonderful cuisine and atmosphere was a real treat”
“Visited today from CT- Have been before and loved the food!! Food was massive and great! Came out super fast too!! Delicious- The Waitress however not the friendliest or attentive… Never came back to offer refills or anything like that… Wasn’t my favorite lol but I would come back and ask for a different server :)”
“Pleasant ambiance, friendly service and really tasty food. We enjoyed the Sichuan Wantons, with Pork & Shrimp, in Spicy Chili Sauce as well as the Pan fried dumplings. The Shrimp in Lobster Sauce was good too. Would recommend.”
“They close 10pm, but they keep pushing customer to get out 20min before 9:40 pm. Somehow, it is not a friendly customer experience I had. But their food test was good.”
“Popular ice cream spot - first visit it was later in the evening 9pm Small waiting line - employees appeared busy. Plenty of happy faces sitting enjoying their cold treats of ice cream I don't often order a Sundae, this was that rare occasion. I ordered a grape-nut ice cream Sundae with chocolate fudge topping and this did not disappointment They offer small, medium and large portions Below is a medium- a small would be enough Go pay them a visit. I am positive that you will come back again ....”
“I’ve tried a lot of bubble tea in the area, and this is by far the best. The tea quality is great (especially the Hong Kong milk tea - seriously delicious!), and they put plenty of boba (that is chewy and fresh!) in each order. The staff are also very kind and efficient, and if you order multiple teas, will pack them perfectly in a cute reusable bag with straws inside. My only other wish for this place is that I so wish they had matcha, which is my favorite flavor and go-to tea, but the quality here is so superior I’ve been willing to switch flavors most of the time to come here!”
“10/10 across the board.Freshly baked bread - toasted to perfection.Incredibly seasoned home fries - cooked w/ perfect crisp. Bacon. Perfect crisp. Awesome friendly environment, owner is the chef and was running the place by himself. Excellent service.”
“Bravo! The best sandwiches we've had yet since moving to Waltham! My husband particularly liked the Parma and I love my Classic Italian. The arancini was delicious as well. We'll be coming back to try much more!”
“The calzone and pizza were yummy!The wings could have been warmer, but we just put them in the air fryer when we got home.The coxinha with cheese my husband loved!The empanada could have been filled with more meat, and I personally like mine with cheese. My husband loved it.The steak tips were cooked just right! Not a fan of the teriyakisauce, but id like to try the house marinade!Overall everything was tastey and we will return and try something new!”
“I and my husband had a dinner yesterday and food was delicious, Angelo, our server was excellent, real pro. The restaurant by itself gave us a feeling of the real Italy. Thank you!”
“The sandwiches are huge and packed with meat! Sandwiches were made quickly despite the rush that was in for lunch on a Saturday. We took ours to eat at home but they have a little outside area for eating. Fries were good too.”
“Went to this restaurant after seeing it featured on Phantom Gourmet and my husband and myself left full of good food. The food was tasty and came to our table ready to eat and the service was great! They gave us everything we needed in a timely manner. The restaurant was on a smaller scale but we got a table pretty quickly without making a reservation. We even had the dessert of the strawberry shaved ice which had a bowl that was big enough to easily feed the two of us and it was very delicious!”
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Tempo
“I had the pork chop with Brussel sprouts and mac and cheese. OMG it was so delicious but I couldn't even finish it, large serving. The service was great even though they were busy. There were 10 of us and we all really enjoyed the experience.”
“Always have great beer and good atmosphere. Love that you can bring your own food, but they also do food trucks and they amazing. Everyone was super helpful and I had bartender walk me through what they liked and why.”
“The meal was perfection. We ordered tuna bites, lobster sliders, and Wagyu sliders. Truly enjoyed each choice - and loved them beating any expectations. The cookie in the skillet with ice cream was lovely, as well. Well done, BTT!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“The service of the employee was outstanding and also pretty social and understandable when It came to patience.definetly would come back whenever I’m around the area!”
“This Dunkin has the Best coffee in the whole of Boston.I really mean it.Like I know the meaning of BEST.I wonder how you guys do it.But you’re exceptionally good”
“First time coming to this Moes and honestly it was really good! When I asked for extra cheese and guac they really loaded it up. Employees were super nice and the place seemed very clean. For sure coming back in next time I'm in the area.”
“My sub was made from scratch not pre-made. When I ordered by the time I finished paying my sub was made and ready to go. Very impressed. And!, it was delicious. The sub bun was very fresh. I got the East Coast Spicy Italian Sub. It was one of the best I've had. Definitely recommend it and Jimmy John's.”
“Best Burger King I've been to. Nice and clean and good food! Also has a drive-thru which is nice when I just need to pick something up and go.Parking: Very few locations to park in, but has a drive-thru.”
“I have been frequenting this McDonald's drive thru for years. The service is consistently friendly and the food consistently properly prepared. There seems to be ample parking for eating in but I've only been inside once when the drive thru line was very long and it turned out to be faster picking up the order inside. I gave the atmosphere 4/5 because the inside wasn't particularly inviting and mostly filled with teenagers who just seemed to be hanging out.”
“Never in a million years would I rave about a Burger King, but this one is really good. My Whopper was fresh and not soggy like it usually is, and the ambiance is terrific with lots of sunlight and great comfortable tables.This is the one to go to. I actually enjoyed eating there.”
“This was my second time eating at this KFC. The first was so unpleasant, I didn't want 2 go back. But in all honesty, that first time was several years ago. So, I took another chance and went back hoping it was under new management. I don't know if it is but I was hungry and didn't feel like cooking. I noticed the front area was rearranged so maybe they are under new management. In any event, the staff were very personable and helpful. I always look 4 a smile and I wasn't disappointed. I got a 2 piece chicken w/mashed potatoes and gravy. I like dark meat so I had a chicken leg. I was disappointed; it was cooked 2 long making it taste horrible. People have 2 learn how 2 fry chicken. It doesn't take much especially if it's deep fried. The leg tasted like card board not that I have eaten card board. On the other hand, my second piece of chicken was part of the thigh and that was very tasty. The mashed potatoes w/the gravy was also tasty. So, in short, I will try them one more time but this time I will check the chicken before I leave. Popeye's chicken is the only place that I can say really knows how 2 cook chicken.”
“Each experience we've had here has been wonderful. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the quality of the ingredients is high. The staff are friendly, and we especially love that the owner always remembers us and offers us extra kimchi because she knows how much we love it. Wide ranging menu that offers great options for all, including our kids.”
“The calzone and pizza were yummy!The wings could have been warmer, but we just put them in the air fryer when we got home.The coxinha with cheese my husband loved!The empanada could have been filled with more meat, and I personally like mine with cheese. My husband loved it.The steak tips were cooked just right! Not a fan of the teriyakisauce, but id like to try the house marinade!Overall everything was tastey and we will return and try something new!”
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La Campania
“I and my husband had a dinner yesterday and food was delicious, Angelo, our server was excellent, real pro. The restaurant by itself gave us a feeling of the real Italy. Thank you!”
Cheap Eats
“A cozy spot where delicious food meets soulful tunes. Staff are always polite & friendly. Today, I had a ham and cheese croissant sandwich, a heavenly combo of flaky pastry, savory ham, and cheese. Washed it down with their cream brulee latte - pure perfection! A go-to hangout for a tasty treat & some good vibes. Oh & don't even get me started on the dessert selection.”
“Really good coffee, friendly service, and a very aesthetically well-decorated vibe. But one thing that really sets them apart is their active involvement in being a part of the community through supporting local non-profits and collaborating with local businesses to make their neighborhood a better place, a better community. Buy their Common Good Cup of coffee, and they will give you a choice in where a portion of the proceeds of that cup goes with one of their three spotlighted and always changing charities or non-profits detailed on their wall. Your morning coffee can do good.”
“We had the best experience at this Papa Gino location! Extremely friendly/happy staff! We live in Maine and had to get our pizza fix before we headed back home. We ordered pizza, wings and breadsticks for Dine-In that were perfect and then we ordered 2 large cheese pizzas to go! The manager kept our to-go pizzas warm and offered up the best re-heating instructions.”
“Oh God, the food is so good. They make the dish that I would say, after weeks of evaluation, is the best thing I have ever eaten. The food is 100% a reason to visit, but it checks all the boxes for me. Staff is warm, regulars are nice and chill, it's open and bright, they do events, good cocktails, and plenty of TVs. If it had a pool table I'd ask to move in or possibly propose marriage to the chef.”
“I recommend anything but the calzones. I’ve ordered food a bunch of times from Franco’s, a few times in person and 3 times via Grubhub. All 3 times I ordered through Grubhub I chose a calzone. The first time the calzone was cooked fantastically, but the last 2 times it was raw dough in the middle where the folds are. The last time I ordered a calzone which happened to be raw in the middle I just threw it away because I didn’t have time to make a complaint. I ordered another calzone tonight hoping it was just a fluke (New cook? Just super busy and overlooked? Whatever, we all make mistakes NBD) since everything else in my order was perfect. When it arrived I checked the calzone and it was raw again. I made the decision to call the restaurant to let them know and to see if I could send it back for something different. The man on the phone told me I was wrong and that he cooked it himself and it wasn’t raw because “he checked”. I told him it most certainly was raw and that I was hoping for an exchange. He said he couldn’t do anything for me and I’d have to call Grubhub about that. He said I’d have to go in person to exchange it. I said “okay fine I guess I’ll call Grubhub” and then he said something I couldn’t understand and hung up on me. I’m really disappointed. I frequent Franco’s for karaoke and spend money at the bar and restaurant often enough to expect a fair exchange and some decent customer service when I need it. I asked for his help and he offered me nothing. Order anything else but the calzones unless you like your dough to be raw, I guess? I HIGHLY recommend the jalapeño poppers though. They’re always perfect and a surprisingly good size.”
“The menu offered a wide selection of breakfast classics, from fluffy pancakes to hearty omelets, catering to every craving. I opted for their signature eggs Benedict, and I was blown away by the perfection of each component - from the velvety hollandaise to the perfectly poached eggs. Every bite was a symphony of flavors that danced on my palate.”
“Got the sweet breads at 9am on Sunday morning, I'm not a Spanish speaker but don't worry ! They are extremely friendly unlike the other place in Waltham, this small corner shop bake them fresh everyday ! I didn't see mountains of baked buns piled , only small batches were made when I got to the store. I wasn't expecting much but the bread is soft and moist, what a nice surprise! And who doesn't appreciate freshness ?”
“Masao's Kitchen is in my top 3 favorite restaurants of all time. The tofu and seitan are unmatched. When I lived in the Boston area, I had to stop myself from going more than once a week.”
“As a Waltham local, this is my favorite bubble tea shop in town. My go-to drinks are the Wintermelon Milk Tea with Herbal Jelly and the Coco Cream WOW Milk Cap. I tried their Almond and Taro Milk Teas, but they tasted too powdery for my liking. They have a BOGO deal on Wednesdays which makes coming here even sweeter!”
“Old school diner vibes. Old school diner price.I got the house special omelet (feta, olives, onion, tomato, greek sausage), coffee and a side of chorizo sausage. Didn't have to eat again for another 10 hours. $25 with tip. Outrageously good. I'll be going back. Only issue is it's cash only, which I didn't realize till I got my check lol.”
“The ice cream at Pizzi is fantastic, and they also frequently have food trucks in the parking lot. The people who work here are incredibly friendly and there are nice spots to sit outside. A 3.7 for this place is a travesty - it's a local institution and I'm glad its so close to me.”
“I have raved about Fulciniti's since day 1. (many years ago) I always enjoy their meatball and the pastrami is to die for. I recommend to everyoné that this is the best sandwich shop around.”
“Best Thai food I've had outside of Thailand. I love their crazy noodle soup and their spicy basil Thai fried rice and their Thai iced tea. Everything on the menu is really good.”
“Everything on the menu is AMAZING.. not only is the food the best breakfast/brunch around the waitresses and cooks are so friendly they make you feel like family! I go there on a weekly basis with my hairdresser and it's always a great experience! 10 out of 10 .. hands down ❤️”
“I’m a Gringo & don’t speak a lick of Portuguese. But this is one of my favorite restaurants in Massachusetts. It’s not much to look at from the outside, but the buffet is incredible, and the selection of meat is outstanding. I always overfill my plate with fruit, vegetables, and meat, and the price is consistently around $20 for me. Whenever I’m in the Waltham or Newton area, this is my go to place for lunch. Incredibly friendly people. Parking isn’t always easy, you may have to drive around the block a couple of times to find street parking. But well worth it!”
“Went to this restaurant after seeing it featured on Phantom Gourmet and my husband and myself left full of good food. The food was tasty and came to our table ready to eat and the service was great! They gave us everything we needed in a timely manner. The restaurant was on a smaller scale but we got a table pretty quickly without making a reservation. We even had the dessert of the strawberry shaved ice which had a bowl that was big enough to easily feed the two of us and it was very delicious!”
“My 8 and 10 year old and I LOVED eating in the restaurant and our whole family loves it as take out and delivery. In particular, my kids loved the ramen saying it's the best they've tasted. We all loved the sushi (SO fresh) and I particularly loved giving the Sushi Chef (who I hear is a master who would love to practice his craft creatively off menu when given the chance :) my loves, preferences and any dietary constraints and he just surprised us w/delicious stuff of his own creation. It's become our favorite!”
“After checking in the hotel in Waltham, Massachusetts the front desk provided a list of all, and I mean all the restaurants in the area. In settling for a choice we chose Charcoal Guidos on Moody Street. Fearful that a Friday night would be very busy, we were pleasantly surprised to be given a table right away. Service was prompt, professional and pleasant from the attendant providing water and then Juan who provided great service through the meal. Arancini was tasty, mussels in a tomato broth pleasing, and the gnocchi with a bolognese plentiful and very good. Overall just a very good meal from start to finish. Kudos to Juan for making sure we were happy with our meal without perching at our table the whole time. Recommend this place for anyone seeking excellent Italian food in a pleasant setting.”
“First time eating here, absolutely wonderful! the doner kebab was fantastic! Staff was so friendly and welcoming, and the baklava selection is incredible! Highly recommend!”
“Staff were super friendly, plenty of parking outside, and food selection was good too. You have to try thier mushroom burger but substitute it with regular meat burger pattie. It is out of this world with truffle oil on it. The calamari was excellent too.”
“Everything was amazing! The food, the service, and the atmosphere were all on point. Denise was a fantastic server with great recommendations. Definitely request her when you make a reservation. Management stopped by our table to check in and make sure we were enjoying everything. The steaks were incredible. I got a flat tire pulling into the parking lot, so Joe and Zach both went above and beyond to change my tire. I had the best experience possible. If you don't go to this location for your next night out, you're really missing out.”
“We love Indian food and trying new places . Tonight was our first time here and it was so good. Do not be deceived by the empty restaurant! Take out orders we’re flying out of there while we sat. Our food took a while to come out but it was easily the best Indian food we’ve ever had. Paneer Manchurian, paneer tikka masala, paneer butter masala. All incredible. And wow the naan!!! The places we frequent don’t touch the quality of This food. And the best part? When you ask for mild and it comes mild! Incredible. Highly recommend.”
“After so many years, today is unexpectedly my first time here. The taste of this place is great, the portions are generous, and the service is top-notch. The dry-fried green beans, pork elbow, and loofah are all good choices. However, the sweet and sour mandarin fish is too sweet for my taste. For parking, you can try Pine St or Cresent St, but don't count on finding a spot on Moody St.”
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Via Latina
“Very well located and excellent establishment!!! Pastries, homemade food, burgers, everything is delicious, you can get a taste of Brazil and satisfy your nostalgia a little. Don't waste time or have any doubts, this is the right place to remember our origins.”
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“We had the best experience at this Papa Gino location! Extremely friendly/happy staff! We live in Maine and had to get our pizza fix before we headed back home. We ordered pizza, wings and breadsticks for Dine-In that were perfect and then we ordered 2 large cheese pizzas to go! The manager kept our to-go pizzas warm and offered up the best re-heating instructions.”
“We love this placedme and my friends and we have a good time during senior night it's great and a lot of fun. Thank you margs for good memelries and god times with friends. I recommended for any who haven't tried and good luck!!!!”
“The sandwiches are huge and packed with meat! Sandwiches were made quickly despite the rush that was in for lunch on a Saturday. We took ours to eat at home but they have a little outside area for eating. Fries were good too.”
“My wife and I tried them out today and the food was just amazing. The flavors were vibrant and the owner was happy to share the history of both himself and the restaurant. Getting a chance to experience such wonderful cuisine and atmosphere was a real treat”
“The most DELICIOUS tamale I've ever seen. Cozy ambience and both the chef and her daughter were helpful and sweet. They were super patient, and I came away with the most mouth watering tamale. It totally made my day. The kitchen looks clean and well kept, and the cooking is divine. If you're looking for a nice cozy place to stop by and have a bite, this is it.”
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“Visited today from CT- Have been before and loved the food!! Food was massive and great! Came out super fast too!! Delicious- The Waitress however not the friendliest or attentive… Never came back to offer refills or anything like that… Wasn’t my favorite lol but I would come back and ask for a different server :)”
“Great service with great servers, food was pretty awesome and drinks were great. The best thing was the atmosphere, the decor and mood was very asthetic and it would be great for dates or just hanging outKid-friendliness: Probably not the best place for kids under 11, it would ruin the vibe for others”
“Our party of 6 had an excellent belated-valentines day dinner this past weekend. Our server Danny was so attentive and personable. He kept the drinks and laughs coming! All the food was fantastic and came out quickly. We will definitely be back again!”
“We were a party of 12 and had a great meal. Our server was Isabel B and I highly recommend you asking for her by name. She handled our large group with grace and aplomb. Food was nice and hot when served, came on a timely basis and drinks were also very good.”
“Great atmosphere, food was excellent, service was fast, Reasonable prices. Cheese steak egg rolls were very good. Highly recommend the mustard crusted chicken with mashed potato and broccoli and do not forget to add the peanut butter thing for dessert. Outdoor setting available.”
“C'mon......Waltham Jake n Joe's is ALWAYS our “Go to”. Love the waitstaff. Seriously, they are THE BEST‼️ None better anywhere. Love the 3 managers that I see on a regular basis & they could not be more professional, smart, friendly & accommodating. Plus the food is totally great....very underrated & I tell everyone & it's just a fun & welcoming atmosphere. Love it‼️”
“I was looking for a place to date with my gf and I found out this restaurant; The vibe there was amazing and we both loved Chicken Parmesan so much. We definitely going to visit this wonderful restaurant again. Btw the server Ivy she's really nice. My gf had a little language barrier when taking our order, Ivy she was super patient and explained all the dishes we ordered precisely.”
“Big fan for awhile. Voted one of the best Mexican food joints in the U.S. Few tables so mostly take out. Parking can be limited on the side street that it is on. Hoping they move to a larger location.”
“We had the best experience at this Papa Gino location! Extremely friendly/happy staff! We live in Maine and had to get our pizza fix before we headed back home. We ordered pizza, wings and breadsticks for Dine-In that were perfect and then we ordered 2 large cheese pizzas to go! The manager kept our to-go pizzas warm and offered up the best re-heating instructions.”
“For our date-night we chose to return to Da Vinci Waltham, and were not disappointed. We like to sit side-by-side, and Da Vinci takes reservations for bar seating, so that suited us well. The efficient and friendly bartender took great care of us as we made our way through Caprese (*truly* delectable cheese!), Scampi (the pasta was a wow, and plump shrimp completed the dish nicely) lamb chops (very delicate flavor, bountiful portion with a full meat/potato/vegetable dinner) and pistachio cannoli for dessert. Everything was delicious, and served timely but unhurried in the order we requested. Modest noise level was fine (though sometimes they have large parties that can get a bit raucous). Wines by the glass did not disappoint, especially the lovely Sangiovese we had with the lamb.”
“My family has been going here for a long time. There have been times when dishes weren’t as good as we expected them to be, but for the most part their food is good.My favorite dishes are the vegetarian leek pie (it’s not really leek, it’s a vegetable called 韭菜, “chinese chives”), any dumplings, smoked taiwanese-style duck, moo shi, bean curd with green mustard, chinese squash with nagaimo, and pork and pickled napa hotpot.I like their eggplant with pork or basil, but sometimes there’s way too much oil (the eggplant will be swimming in oil soup). I also prefer my beef scallion pancake rolls with scallion inside, not leek, so I would keep that in mind if that’s a dish you order at other restaurants. Anyway, I recommend ordering different dishes to see what you like! Their menu is quite extensive.”
“This was a small event and The Chateau did a fine job of bringing out their classic dishes. All were served at the same time and the room worked well for the group of 30.”
“Chill environment, we went for dinner and left when they closed. Great spot to hang with friends. I do wish there are more parking spots available, street parking was packed and the back parking lot had small spots. Besides an order was was a mistake, everything else was good. Food was delicious. Lots to choose from on the menu. If I had the chance, I'd definitely come back again! Complimentary chips and salsa is a plus too!”
“So far I’ve gone here 6 or 7 times, usually my order is right and my food is made quick, it’s a wendys not much to expect. Inside is usually clean depending the time of day. Staff are for the most part friendly and helpful.Parking: Location is on same property to a Home Depot that has a huge parking lot, but usually there lot is empty.”
“They close 10pm, but they keep pushing customer to get out 20min before 9:40 pm. Somehow, it is not a friendly customer experience I had. But their food test was good.”
“Not from the area, but we went to a coffee roasting event and the owner recommended checking out Moody St. My friends and I first saw Amuleto when driving too Moody St. We all like Mexican, so agreed to try it. This place did not disappoint. They seemed short-staffed at that moment, but they waiter managed just fine. Great food and drink selection and my friends are vegetarians and had no issues choosing their lunch or apps. Overall, the place is really nice inside and the food was great!I'm down in the New Bedford area and we have our fair share of great restaurants, but I would come back here again, with more friends.”