Best Casual Restaurants in Belmont

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1. La Royal

4.7

Exceptional(49)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Cambridge

Booked 10 times today

Maria Rondeau and JuanMa Calderón of Boston's award-winning Celeste (Eater Boston's 2018 Restaurant of the Year and Esquire Best New Restaurant) and Esmeralda in Vermont (Esquire's 2021 list of Best New Restaurant in America), open La Royal, their newest Peruvian restaurant down the block from their Cambridge home. While at Celeste, JuanMa recreates his mother’s rustic home-cooking that he grew up with in Lima, his menu at La Royal explores the varied cuisines throughout Peru, offering original takes on dishes from the country’s different regions. They also bringing the same spirit of curation and collaboration from both Celeste and Esmeralda to this project… at La Royal, they've collaborated with professor and award-winning cookbook author Darra Goldstein on a selection of macerated liquors. Maria, a trained architect, has designed the space to create an inviting, lived-in feel, with the kitchen at the heart of the whole project.

2. Bar Vlaha

4.8

Exceptional(760)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Brookline

Booked 56 times today

This is Greece. Bar Vlaha tells the story of the Vlach people, the founders of hospitality and Greek cooking. A nomadic group of shepherds who created and nurtured the roots of Hellenic cooking as we know it. Straying from the tried-and-true island cuisine, we're rediscovering Greek fare sourced from rural mountains, lakes and villages of Central and Northern Greece.Bar Vlaha captures the true soul of Greek cooking with rustic and nomadic traditions using charcoal and open fire gastra techniques. Locally sourced, regional and seasonal ingredients are combined with the warmth of old-world hospitality to bring the roots of Greek culture to Brookline.

3. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4858)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Cambridge

Booked 68 times today

Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.

4. Puritan & Company

4.7

Exceptional(2200)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 19 times today

Puritan & Company, led by Chef-owner Will Gilson, serves modern American cuisine, with particular emphasis on traditional New England fare, and not without occasional excursions into other ethnic ingredients and styles. Our mainstays are ingredients sourced from farms we know and locally to the extent possible, and always a sense of fun.Our dining room is a casual and fun place to dine. We love to share our excitement about the food and wine we serve like we would in our own home. Guests and their friends should feel comfortable in our friendly and even familial environment as we make our food and guest the number one focus.Our next door space, Puritan Oyster Bar, offers limited reservations via puritancambridge.com

5. Season To Taste

4.8

Exceptional(1661)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 24 times today

Season to Taste focuses on celebrating the seasonal bounty of New England by using fresh local ingredients while also incorporating influences from Southern home cooking and traditional European cuisine. With the open kitchen and craft-cocktail bar in the spotlight, Season to Taste is the perfect setting for a casual yet elevated dining experience. Our patio is open weather dependent and is availble on a first come first serve basis. We accept reservations via OpenTable for the main dining room for parties of up to 6. For larger parties, please call the restaurant or email nick@seasontotaste.com.

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6. Russell House Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(2803)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 19 times today

A New American Tavern, Russell House Tavern is a comfortable gathering spot for every occasion-from casual lunch breaks on the patio to after-work cocktails in the upstairs tavern to functions in the private dining room and everything in between. Russell House Tavern delivers a seasonally-inspired menu of modern interpretations of American classics, including signatures like the R. House Burger, a selection of Tavern Pizzas and Steak Frites among other dishes. To complement the menu, Russell House Tavern serves an interesting collection of all-American wines, including two regional wines on tap, and a locally-driven craft beer selection. The cocktail menu strikes a balance between familiar classics and modern hand-crafted recipes using only fresh juices, homemade syrups and infusions.

7. SOURCE Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(566)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 22 times today

SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.

8. MIDA - Newton

4.6

Exceptional(1583)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newton

Booked 32 times today

MIDA is an inspired neighborhood Italian restaurant by award winning Chef, Douglass Williams. Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. We are all about supremely delicious food and warm hospitality.Dinner is served Monday - Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PMLunch is served Monday - Friday from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMBrunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM -4:00 PM.Reservations for indoor dining can be made in advance online. Patio reservations are now available for booking online or over the phone. Walk-ins are always welcome. Parties larger than six should call the restaurant directly to book a table.

9. Henrietta's Table

4.4

Awesome(4712)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 34 times today

"FRESH FROM THE FARM AND HONEST TO GOODNESS HOME COOKING"Henrietta’s Table opened its doors to a diverse and adoring public 20 years ago. In that time the restaurant has come to be the dining room of Nobel laureates, celebrities and New England Farmers. The Charles Hotel’s Executive Chef, Sean Lizotte, helms Henrietta’s Table and has designed a menu of "honest to goodness New England cooking."Henrietta's Table has been at the forefront of farm-to-table dining since before it was a trend or a hashtag. Located in the heart of Harvard Square, you don't need a degree to appreciate our simple, homemade flavors - just like you'd find in Grandma's kitchen. The Ritz cracker crusted scrod, Yankee pot roast and warm grain bowl are some of our guests' favorite dishes. Our menus rotate daily based on availability from our local farmers and artisans, pushing our chefs to constantly create mouthwatering dishes that let the ingredients shine.

10. Josephine

4.5

Awesome(331)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Somerville

Booked 16 times today

An homage to the variety in Italian food with a focus on wood fired pizza...Josephine is the latest concept from James Beard nominated Chef Michael Scelfo of smash hits Alden & Harlow, Waypoint, and The Longfellow Bar. Josephine is a celebration of family and food, focused on Italian favorites and simple pleasures.Josephine features deep dish & thin wood fired pizzas and whimsical riffs on classic Italian foods, all set in a lively space. A massive marble bar with craft cocktails, ice cold martinis on tap, and a huge out door space that's dog friendly with an outdoor bar and fire pit will bring you back again and again.

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constantineVIP
Greater Boston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We enjoyed dining at the chef’s counter last night. Disneyland for foodies…if you enjoy watching a professional culinary team go about its work calmly and quietly, then this is a great experience. Everything we had was incredibly delicious. Sam presented each dish to us and so we understood the creative process and overall technique. Of course, sitting there eating the prix fixe and then seeing other things come just made want to order those as well! Service with a genuine smile and among the most creative food in Cambridge. We will certainly be back. What a great place!
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4.8
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MicheleVIP
Greater Boston •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious tapas style food. The secret burger is yummy and filling. Cocktails are well prepared. Service was excellent.
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Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• West Cambridge
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4.6
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JenniferVIP
Greater Boston •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Dined with a group of old friends for a much-needed get together and had a fantastic experience! Our server Jorge was excellent and set the tone for a great evening. He was attentive, explained the menu really well and was just a fantastic young man overall! Beautiful and amazingly delicious food, great ambience, and stellar hospitality. This was one of the best dining experiences we have had post-Covid and although many restaurants are still struggling with staffing shortages, etc., you are 100% nailing it! Thanks for a wonderful night!
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Bar VlahaPrice: Moderate• Greek• Brookline
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4.8
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Shawn
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a great experience with dinner for five. There wasn't a single dish that the group didn’t enjoy. Service was attentive and spot on with good recommendations. Can’t wait to come back with my wife.
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Puritan & CompanyPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.7
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Kevin
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 9, 2024
Great food, staff is amazing, drinks are excellent. Always a great experience when we go here. Thanks!
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La RoyalPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Cambridge
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4.7

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247 restaurants available nearby

1. La Royal

2. Bar Vlaha

3. Alden and Harlow

4. Puritan & Company

5. Season To Taste

6. Russell House Tavern

7. SOURCE Restaurant

8. MIDA - Newton

9. Henrietta's Table

10. Josephine

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