39 Best Wine Bars near Waltham

“Beautiful interior and food was amazing. The staff and bartenders were very attentive as well.“

“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!“

“From the moment we walked in, the service was exceptional. We were greeted and seated right away, and our server Joe was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. His recommendations were spot on — from the cocktails and calamari to my husband's 26oz cowboy ribeye and my filet mignon with crab cake. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the sides were delicious. Dessert was a highlight, especially the bread pudding, which outshone even the excellent cheesecake. The extra touch of having our leftovers boxed table-side made the evening feel even more special. Highly recommend asking for Joe!“

“Delicious desserts and a phenomenal wine selection set in a candle-lit, cozy bar — what more could you ask for!

The friendly staff, excellent records, and purple touches give the bar the coziest, "you're exactly where you're supposed to be" feeling.

The tiramisu with the nerocapitano can't be missed!“

“My favorite wine bar, specially for after work drinks or girls hangout! Wonderful wine selection, including great orange wine options. Tasty small plates to go with your wine. It’s great for wine and tapas but not really a dinner place in my opinion.“

“It's the Simply Things.... After a stressful day at work or it's mid-week and you're looking for just something to get you through... drop by Flora's Wine Bar. This is my go to place for great drinks and food. James and Corey will surely make you feel at home.“

“Elegant, thoughtful menu and wine pairings. Highly recommend trying the themed menu offerings. Looking forward to my next visit!“

“What an amazing place. In these times when we are still not comfortable dining indoors this place rocks. The chef behind these dishes knows a thing or two about bringing beer garden food to a totally new level. Thank you chef and staff in front of the house.“

“All you can ask for in a wine bar.“

“Great romantic spot for a casual date. Fun staff great wines, good music, killer ambiance“

“Amazing food and bookstore!“

“Such a cute place and the staff are so knowledgeable. I don’t know much about wine but with a simple conversation about what I like they are always able to help me find something I love that’s also new and exciting.

The food is also delicious. Simple but well balanced and the salads are out of this world. The cod and whatever bean dish they are serving at the time are my other go-tos.“

“The food was beyond amazing! The vibe of the restaurant was magnificent and the service exceeded our expectations. We were pleasantly and respectfully attended to throughout our dining experience. This restaurant has now made it to our top 10 local restaurants as this was our 3rd consecutive visit. I definitely recommend Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill.“

“Pizza- MUST TRY ….. was the best wood fire pizza I’ve ever had (even in Italy 🇮🇹😳) the eggplant capers garlic was delicious 😋 the chicken cutlet was also delicious very moist (tender) 😉 and well there’s “salad” 😂
Definitely won’t be disappointed!!!“

“This was one of the finest dining experiences we’ve had. We’ve heard about Giulia for months now, reputed as one of, if not the best Italian restaurant in Massachusetts, which meant we had extremely high expectations going in. Combined with the difficulty of getting a reservation due to the popularity (with many nights waiting at 12am sharp hoping that I refreshed fast enough), and finally we had secured a reservation.

The food is heavenly. We ordered the erbazzone and grilled rosemary flatbread for appetizers, and both were so delicious— especially the erbazzone, which was probably the tastiest appetizer I have tasted. I still crave it as I am writing this, and my girlfriend feels the same way. The flatbread was also amazing, though the erbazzone trumps almost anything from the night.

My girlfriend ordered the vegetarian bucatini, and I ordered their famous wild boar pappardelle. Both pastas were excellent, though not as standout as the appetizers. It was really nice to note that they deducted the price for the vegetarian pasta from 28 (which would include meat) to 18, which we really appreciated.

Finally, we ordered the yogurt panna cotta with beach rose, toasted coconut and winter citrus for dessert. Oh my god, this is the greatest food I have tasted in eons. My girlfriend thinks it’s the best thing she has eaten (and we’re both very judgy with food!). Neither of us had thought we would enjoy anything rose-flavored so much, with the taste recurring with each bit of saliva, slowly dissipating with time. It is as if rose bloomed in our mouth, slowly melted to our tongues, and withered away as we bit away and let it wither. The sweetness gave way for the rose, and the rose enhanced the coconut and yogurt tastes. We should have ordered another one.

Overall, this was probably one of the top three meals in my life, and certainly best in the New England area. I HIGHLY recommend everyone to go, and honestly it might even be better to just order their appetizers and desserts without pasta. Their pastas are good, but the appetizers and desserts are on a whole different level. 11/10 experience. Also cute seatings outside on a beautiful afternoon. A shame we forgot to take pictures of the appetizers and desserts because they were SO GOOD. Keep in mind the portion size might be a bit smaller than you would like, but in my opinion it adds to the experience. I hope they get a Michelin recommendation at least, if not a star this year.

Hope this helps to anyone contemplating on securing a reservation!“

“Vertigo Trio would like to thank Prep Neighborhood Kitchen for an incredible meal at our gig in their restaurant last night. Just absolutely fabulous! These guys are like "Bear" but with less swearing and death threats!“

“I went season 52 tonight for thanksgiving dinner , for the first time , the restaurant is amazing great atmosphere , The food was unbelievable, the best thanksgiving dinner ever , excellent service by Jodi M , she’s was very nice, polite and friendly I highly recommend this place ! I will be back for sure .“

“Best Italian pasta I ever tried!!!“

“Small beer selection, wine and a bar. But they were great, super friendly, and the food was good.“

“The staff and management are always super nice and the food delicious! Guaranteed good time!“

“Food is always consistently good. Flatbreads crispy and very tasty. The trout and vegetables were excellent. Wyatt was very attentive and dining on the patio is great. Might consider electric candles on the tables or string lights as when sun goes down it gets very dark!!“

“10/10 experience! Great coffee and breakfast. Love the vibe of the atmosphere!“

“If you’re looking for well-known dishes without unnecessary fuss, but prepared to absolute perfection, this is the place to go. Unfortunately, the service felt a bit unmotivated. However, the food was so outstanding that it still fully deserves five stars.“

“Had a great meal last night - showed up a little later after a high school b-ball game and had fast service, great servers, and amazing food. I was starving because I missed lunch - had tuna tartare app (best I have had in a while), ceased salad starter, and halibut entree. All courses were A+!“

“An excellent dinner. Purple carrots! Lemon potatoes! Tahini mushroom with an egg! Blue fish! Good service. Guy ran down The block to return my bracelet which had fallen off! They give you the check in a Copy of the Constitution! Recommend but why are you not accessible! Such a contradiction of your stated philosophy. Should at least put it on your website with your apology“

“Just had food delivered for my birthday last night for the first time. Absolutely amazing quality taste and presentation. My husband and I are both disabled so not going out much. We felt like we experienced being there. Delicious!“

“Our party of 14 had the wonderful opportunity for the private room Sunday June 5th. The 50th anniversary party was treated royally by Ron and Sharon. Their service and knowledge of the entrees was spot on. The kitchen staff didn't disappoint! Everything about our visit just needed to be acknowledged! Thank you.“

“Capital Grille is the gold standard in dining and Chestnut Hill is the gold standard for Capital Grille locations. From the chowder and shrimp cocktail to the filet, sides and scrumptious desserts. Server Sean is a consummate professional and manager Kelly stopped by for a nice chat and to make sure all was well. A perfect dining experience!“

“Mark and Toni's in the Cushing Square area of Belmont is a great casual lunch and dinner spot. The pizzas are cooked in a coal fired oven that heats the pizza at a very high temperature so they are ready quick. It's a thin Neapolitan style pizza with fresh toppings. I recommend the buffalo chicken pizza, pepperoni or vegetable if you are a vegetarian. Also not to be missed are their coal fired chicken wings, burgers, salads and cheesesteak subs. They also have a beer and wine bar. Order at the takeout counter and then they will come over to the bar to serve you is my best advice as there isn't always a server at the bar. Also, the owner Vahe is a very nice man and welcoming to all guests. It's a local family run business.“

“We recently used Putterham Grille to cater the Brigham and Women's Anesthesia Clinical Research Assistants Holiday Party, and the experience was exceptional! The food was excellent, with a wide variety of options to satisfy both carnivores and vegetarians alike. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.

The team at Putterham Grille was professional and accommodating, ensuring that all dietary preferences were thoughtfully addressed.

If you're looking for a caterer that delivers on taste, quality, and variety, Putterham Grille is a fantastic choice. Highly recommend for any event!“

“I have been coming to the Hearth for many years...the staff is friendly, the atmosphere relaxing and comforting, and the food and beverages are from local sources, well prepared, tasty and satisfying. The owners and management have also shown a dedication to supporting the arts by encouraging local musicians to play at the restaurant. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Excellent and creative options. Enjoyed a cocktail too.“

“Great venue! I recently hosted a birthday at Common Craft and it was a hit! The option of different taps offering local beers, wines, and spirits make it the perfect place for all! Food was also great and the event coordinator worked with me to curate the perfect menu. Would highly recommend Common Craft to anyone looking for an event space.“

“Nice place for a celebration! Great food and customer service!!“

“Fabulous like the sister one in south end“

“My friends and I went to try out their trivia and it was an ok experience for that. It’s definitely more of a sports bar that just happens to do trivia weekly. It felt like trivia wasn’t the focus of the hour even though most groups were playing. The host was solid and questions had good variety but the pace was rather slow. For food we ordered some dishes to share and a couple of personal plates and I can say across the board it was really pushing the line of being a bad value. The taste was solid but the small portions were a real disappointment. For example the tacos were so small you could easily finish each of the 3 your given in 2 bites or even 1 with little problem. The atmosphere was energetic and staff were kinda but at the end of the day it’s not for us.“

“Great tapas. Lots of flavor“

“The ragu is out of this world! My father is from Tuscany and if there's one thing I know about it's good Italian cuisine and this ragu is as close to not only my own ragu, but that of my Tuscan Father and nonna. If you know your sugo, come here and have the ragu, it's as good as it gets out of Italy itself ... Francesca“

“First time I’ve ever written a review but I was inspired to based off my experience at MIDA Newton last evening. First time there. Atmosphere when you walk in is welcoming and very appealing. Immediately greeted by attentive staff with smiles. We were seated for our reservation right away. The wait staff was knowledge, attentive and had wonderful personalities. Drinks were spot on. The menu looked amazing so we couldn’t decide what to order so we decided to order different dishes for the table so all 5 of us could taste everything we wanted. Definitely the way to go!!!! And they did NOT disappoint. The ceasar salad was fresh and light, the pesto baratta was exceptional and not to be missed. The gnocchi was sublime-I make homemade gnocchi often and mine can’t compare. Just delish. The pork belly lasagna and the shrimp carbonara are a definite must. And the focaccia bread???? Amazing! The tiramisu is a must-I have a texture thing and don’t like soggy things so I won’t eat tiramisu. I can’t wait to eat this again. It was perfection, and not soggy at all. Just delicious. With drinks, apps, entrees, dessert and over 20% tip we each spent $80. For all that food and plenty of leftovers! I can’t wait to return. I strongly suggest you order and share so you can experience as many tasteful bites as possible!“