Dining out tonight can be a real treat - if you know where to eat! NEDINE.com has put together a dining guide designed to give you the information you need to know before dining. Simply click on the restaurant name and preview their restaurant! Sample menu items, photographs, dining information and driving directions – all at your fingertips.
ARLINGTON Scutra- 92 Summer Street
Wow – sometimes you just know it’s right. Scutra in Arlington combines artfully handcrafted food with a contemporary atmosphere with warm and inviting. Scutra is FINE DINING at surprisingly reasonable prices, specials that change daily, and a carefully selected wine list!
BOSTON Filippo Ristorante - 283 Causeway Street
Enjoy wonder Italian cuisine in one of Boston's top restaurants located at the Gateway to the North End. Filippo has played host to hundreds of special dinner guests that include presidents, governors, sport athletes and movie stars. Beautifully decorated with Italian marble and originally artwork.
No Name Restaurant - 15 Fish Pier, Boston’s Historical Waterfront
Opened in 1917. As a diner for fishermen who, fresh from their shifts, on the sea comeback to shore to eat. Seafarer’s atmosphere, affordable “No Name” is the oldest restaurant in Boston under the same ownership. Since World War 1. Open for Lunch and Dinner.
Regina Pizza - (orginal location) Thatcher Street, North End
This is the countrie's oldest pizzeria since 1926. This is the orginal location in Boston's historic North End. They have won just about every major award for pizza in New England - including the Pat Whitley Restaurant Show's BEST Pizza.
BILLERICA Stelio's - Route 3A (293 Boston Road)
It was a sad day when the old Stelio’s Restaurant closed a couple of years ago. The old Stelio’s was a landmark for many years. It was a happy day when we heard that the brothers: Bobby, Stanley and Tom missed the restaurant business so much they decided to build a Brand New Stelio’s from the ground up; complete with a lounge and patio dining with views of the Concord River in Billerica.
BROCKTON Christo's - Route. 27 (782 Crescent Street)
Serves over 500 Greek Salad's a week, Christo personally greets you when you
walk in the door. Plenty of nightly specials and pizza.
EAST WEYMOUTH Venetian Restaurant - 909 Broad Street (Lower Jackson Square)
If you're looking for some of the finest "authentic" Italian food in a cozy family-style setting - The Venetian is your place. The Venetian, a family owned and operate restaurant for over three generations, prepares their food traditional style from Chicken Cacciatore cooked right on the bone to Calamari cooked in sauce or deep fried. Tender care goes in to every dish.
ESSEX Village
Restaurant - Junctions of 133 and 22
Easily the best seafood restaurant on the North Shore. Winner of North Shore
Magazine write-in poll for the Best Seafood Restaurant for 10 consecutive years.
Quality, Freshness and Value.
GEORGETOWN Keon’s at the Black Swan - 258 Andover Street (Route 133)
Two places to dining. The Grill is a casual dining experience perfect for a light lunch while the dining room offers fine American style dining in style. Great stop after a round of golf. Open for lunch and dinner.
HAVERHILL Taste of Bangkok - 2 Essex Street
Authentic Thai cuisine set in beautiful downtown Haverhill. Full length windows throughout the restaurant overlook Haverhill’s historic brick walkways. The atmosphere is clean and relaxing; handcrafted artwork from Thailand. Open for lunch and dinner.
IPSWICH Zabaglione Ristorante –Route 133, Ipswich, MA
Romantic, Italian restaurant located in the heart of downtown Ipswich; a town stepped in New England flair, history and tradition. Only 10 tables! Think romance, think elegancy and award winning cuisine.
LYNN Charlie's Seafood - 188 Essex Street
50 years in business. This small, take-out or eat-in dining establishment specializing in their traditional fresh seafood. One word of advice - portion sizes are large. House made onion rings, coleslaw and tartar sauce. No trans fats or added salts in food preparation. Porthole Restaurant and Pub - 98 The Lynnway
For over 40 Years, the Porthole Pub is proud to be an independent family owned restaurant and have relied on 3 factors to make them successful: Quality, Quantity and Price. There’s nothing like a Crock of their World Famous New England Clam Chowder! Bobby Gaudet’s Famous Fried Pickles featured on Channel 5’s ‘Chronicle.’ Bobby is the Pickle King of the EAST Coast selling over 20 Gallons of Fried Pickles a weekend.
MALDEN Dockside Restaurant - Route 60 (229 Centre Street)
Your neighborhood family restaurant built with the community in mind. Family pricing in a casual dining environment. KENO Available. Open for lunch and dinner. American style menu from wraps and burgers to veal marsala and baby back ribs. Full lounge perfect for watching the big game. Exchange Street Bistro - 67 Exchange Street
Boston atmosphere with neighborhood prices. This is a stylish European Bistro with warm Brazilian cherry wood floors. The dramatic -custom made- lighting perfectly accent the high back - natural toned fabric - booths throughout the dining area. Lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Plus 3 course prix fixe menu (Sunday – Thursday after 5 pm). Function room up to 100 people. Pearl Street Station - 53 Summer Street
Pearl Street Station resides in the renovated Boston and Maine Railroad Station, which was built in 1891. Boasting the original wood floors, antiques and a one-of-a-kind floor to cathedral ceiling brick fireplace. Pearl Street Station resides in the renovated Boston and Maine Railroad Station, which was built in 1891.
MIDDLETON Teresa’s Italian Eatery and Deli- Route 114, 149 South Main Street)
Traditional Italian dishes along with American cuisine. You will find a wide array of homemade pasta, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and top quality meats. Teresa's is family owned and operated. The family takes great pride in its service and the quality of food it prepares. There is always a family member at the restaurant to serve you in every way possible to make your experience at Teresa’s memorable.
MEDFORD Avellino’s - 313 Mystic Avenue (ROUTE 38)
Avellino’s offer twenty-years of service to the Medford area. From Melts, burgers, salads, hot and cold subs, pizza and calzones to BBQ, chicken and veal entrees. Eat-in or Take-out! PLUS AVELLINO’S OFFERS CATERING AT FAMILY PRICING. Avellino’s specializes in affordable specialties – great for a quick lunch or a stop to bring home great food for the family. Countertop ordering with plenty of seats for eating in!
NORTH ANDOVER China Blossom - Route 125
The restaurant first opened its doors in 1960, making it one of the oldest and most favored in all of the Merrimack Valley. All you can eat Chinese Buffet! Take-out and Delivery Available. Comedy Night – Friday & Saturday. Jaime’s Restaurant - 25 High Street
For over 15-years – Jaime Faria –bartended at a local restaurant, building knowledge and clientele at the same time. Then, the opportunity came long to open his own place. With a lot of hard work and a little luck – Jamie’s was born! Located in the Davis and Furber Mill, which at one time supplied textile equipment during the industrial resolution. Today, Jaime’s Restaurant benefits from the character of the building with tall ceilings, plenty of brick and actual metal machinery that hangs from the ceiling. Oh yea, there’s plenty of HD TV to watch the game. Joe Fish - Route 125 (1120 Osgood Street)
The Best Seafood in Town- and No Bones about it. With deliveries seven days a week, it's no wonder the seafood tastes so fresh. Daily Specials are just that ~ Specials created daily featuring different exotic fresh fish. MUST TRY Katzu Tuna: Fresh Yellow Fin tuna coated in panko crumbs, flash fried & served with sugar snap peas, white rice, pickled ginger, wasabi & soy sauce. Loft Restaurant - Route 125 (1140 Osgood Street)
A 160-year-old post and beam structure that once stabled horses. It was a popular riding location, a productive wood working shop specializing in building boats. In 1978, it was transformed into a rustic New England restaurant. Jim perfect complement to his Joe Fish Seafood Restaurant is the Loft Steak and Chop House is right next door to Joe Fish.
NORTH CHELMSFORD Aprile’s European Restaurant- Route 3A (75 Princeton Street) North Chelmsford, MA
For over 80 years, the European Restaurant was an institution in Boston’s North End. Now Eddie Aprile has brought back the recipes and the spirit of the European to North Chelmsford. Located in a historic brick millhouse, Aprile’s European Restaurant combines a comfortable, yet elegant, atmosphere with authentic Italian cuisine. OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER.
PEABODY Courthouse
Pub- 43 Central Street , Peabody, MA
Beyond a reasonable doubt this is the Northshore’s
best Pizza. Great pizzas, calzones, pasta dishes, steak and seafood. Pub
atmosphere with generous portions at Pub prices.
Martino’s Liquors & New York Deli - Route 1 (SOUTH) 202 Newbury Street
New state of the art, full service, New York style Deli, Liquor Store and Coffee venue. The Martino’s store concept is all about enjoying life with simple pleasures of great food and beverages provided by knowledgeable helpful people in a place you can enjoy visiting every week. The owners go directly to New York and other locations to get the fresh products customers want.
Petrillo's - 6 Foster Street
Family-owned Italian restaurant located right in the heart of downtown Peabody. Enjoy our relaxing atmosphere and authentic Italian cuisine carefully prepared and reasonably-priced. Dine in our intimate dining room or grab a quick lunch of homemade Italian food to eat-in or take out.
Sea
Witch Restaurant - Route 1, Peabody, MA
Serving the areas best seafood for more than 35 years. The Sea Witch has received
awards for their seafood and chowder. A North Shore hidden jewel.
Su Chang’s - 373 Lowell Street
Unlike any other Chinese restaurant around -- Su Chang’s in Peabody -- with the white colonial exterior offers exquisite Chinese cuisine. Just read some of the hundreds of restaurant reviews online and you quickly see why this restaurant is extra special. Su Chang's menu features plenty of specialty items including soups, appetizers, noodles dishes even lighter side dishes plus vegetable and tofu dishes. Take-out and Catering Available. Function room available.
QUINCY Gennaro's Eatery - 12 Blanchard Road
Family Atmosphere, Family Prices. The secret is simple – large portions, traditional North End recipes and only the best ingredients. Gennero’s Eatery and all of their veal dishes and sandwich are made with the best veal you can buy! Pasta dishes are cooked to order and sautéed in the pan. Cakes and breads are made every morning!
RANDOLPH La Scala - Route 28 (1070 North Main Street)
Bob Caparella and family welcome you to their newly renovated “Tuscan
Style” restaurant…La Scala in Randolph. In the dining room feast
on some of La Scala’s wonderful dishes like: Chicken Creation for Two,
the fantastic “Linguini with Shrimp, Clams and Crab Legs,” Steak
Marsala…and more!
SALISBURY All American Tavern - Route 1 South (34 Bridge Road)
The All American Tavern offers quality seafood, chicken and beef dishes at family prices. Full service sit down lounge. KENO. New specials every day. Early Bird specials Tuesday – Friday from 11 to 5 pm. Open for lunch and dinner
SAUGUS Hilltop Steakhouse - Route 1 South, Saugus, MA
Now, I bet you, your first great steakhouse dinner was at The Hilltop! Like the Red Sox and Cape Cod -The Hilltop is truly a “New England Original!” We’ve all come to trust the Hilltop’s great portions and great value! Maybe that’s why, since opening their doors in 1961, the Hilltop has served up over 50-million meals! Lunch, Dinner, Sunday brunch, catering and functions.
Polcari's - Route 1 North
Every
Recipe at Polcari's has a history, it's authentic, with old
family recipes well protected, the family and the flair of
Polcari's continues today.
SOUTH HAMILTON Weathervane Tavern - 85 Railroad Avenue (just 200 feet off Route 1A)
Since 1980 - The Weathervane Tavern is all about family dining! Just 40 seats set in a casual environment - 'where everybody knows your name.' The Weathervane Tavern in South Hamilton is just off 200 feet off Route 1A in Hamilton Center.
STONEHAM Felicia’s of Boston’s North End – 423 Main Street
For over a half century (and three generations) Felicia has hosted entertainment celebrities, sport figures, polticians and tourists visiting the North end of Boston, and a multitude of neighbors and friends. Although she has inspired many imitations, Felicia’s remains the orginal. We are proud to bring to Stoneham Felicia’s fine Italian cooking.
STOUGHTON Chinatown- Cobb
Corner Plaza
Winner of the Best of the Best 1997-2002. Watch our Master Chefs prepare
your food in our Open View Kitchen. Hong Kong, Szechwan and Mandarin cuisine.
Take out and catering is available.
SWAMPSCOTT Red Rock Bistro - 141 Humphrey Street There’s nothing better than to enjoy dinner with views of the ocean and downtown Boston. In fact, there’s nothing better than enjoying a wonderful meal from the warmth of your seat (in the Red Rock Bistro’s Sun Garden Room) on Swampscott beach. The Red Rock - is one of New England’s premier dining locations with an atmosphere that’s stunning!
TEWKSBURY Capellini’s Italian Restaurant - Route 38
When you are looking for quality and family pricing its hard to beat this restaurant in Methuen and Tewksbury. Uncompromised quality set in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere! Plenty of promotions that can save you money. Open for lunch and dinner. Catering on and off premise is available.
WATERTOWN
Greg’s Restaurant - 821 Mount Auburn Street
Family owned restaurant since 1933! FOUR GENERATIONS! In Watertown there’s only one place specializing in Neighborhood dining with Good-Old School Italian and American food at prices that allow you to dine out more than once a week. Lunch prices range from $5 to $10! Dinner price average around $13! Early Bird specials start at $10.50. And, the most expense bottle of wine just $27!
WILMINGTON Rocco’s Restaurant - 193 Main Street (Route 28) Wilmington, MA
Since its opening on July 4, 1940, Rocco’s has been a family tradition, owned and managed by the DePasquale family. If you are looking for a quality Italian family restaurant, with great food and generous portions, Rocco’s is the place. Open for lunch, dinner or special event.
WINCHESTER Ristorante Lucia - 11 Mount Vernon Street
In 1986, Ristorante Lucia opened in Winchester Center. True authentic Italian cooking, in an unforgettable and unparalleled atmosphere. The walls and ceilings are covered with hand paintings. You’ll feel your dining in one of Italy’s historic landmarks! Lucia’s of Winchester is where passion for the arts is paired with classic, Italian food! Open for lunch and dinner and Sunday Brunch.
WOBURN Pizza Market - Route 38 (492 Main Street)
Home of the 20” jumbo pizza! From Pizzas to Calzones to Appetizers. Eat-in, take-out and delivery is available to select areas! Voted PIZZA KING in APRIL 2010!!! Over 1,000 people that participated in the event! With pizzeria’s from Woburn, Winchester, Burlington and Stoneham competing.
Polcari's - Montvale Ave.
Every
Recipe at Polcari's has a history, it's authentic, with old
family recipes well protected, the family and the flair of
Polcari's continues today.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
HAMPTON 401 Tavern - Route 1 (401 Lafayette Rd)
Old English-style bar gives some the illusion of going back in time while to others, the feel of traditional Irish or English Pubs. Parts of the building dates back to 1687 – plenty of old beams and floor boards. The Wine Loft is a small section upstairs with over 850 bottles (empty) of wine that decorate the room – walls and ceiling. Open for Lunch and Dinner, with Sunday Brunch menu.
SALEM Colosseum
Restaurant - Route 28, Brickenridge Shopping Center, Salem, NH
This is my personal favorite for veal. The veal is paper thin- loaded with
flavor and tenderness that you can't find anywhere else. 39 pasta dishes. Cooking
classes are available on Monday nights.
Polcari's - Route 28
Every
Recipe at Polcari's has a history, it's authentic, with old
family recipes well protected, the family and the flair of
Polcari's continues today.
WINDHAM Lobster Tail Restaurant & Lounge - 4 Cobbetts Pond Road
The Lobster Tail Restaurant and Lounge STANDS for freshness and the highest quality seafood around! Seafood delivered daily from their family’s seafood distribution company – fresh top of the catch from Boston’s fish pier! Did you know – The Lobster Tail Restaurant serves only Certified Angus Beef (from their steaks, burgers and tips!).
