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A photo of The Chateau - Waltham restaurant
1. The Chateau - Waltham
4.6
Exceptional(412)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Waltham
Booked 11 times today
The Chateau in Waltham serves diners classic Italian cuisine in a casual and friendly setting. The restaurant has an extensive menu that offers dishes to please meat-eaters as well as vegetarians. Appetizers include items such as toasted ravioli, meatballs and ricotta and fried or Rhode Island style calamari. Diners can also choose to start their meal with one of The Chateau’s many salad or soup options, such as the chopped salad or homemade minestrone.Dinner options at The Chateau include sandwiches such as chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana or grilled Italian sausage, or pasta dishes such as spaghetti, penne and angel hair. Each pasta dish is served with your choice of tomato sauce, marinara or garlic and oil.
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2. Da Vinci Ristorante
4.4
Awesome(182)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Waltham
Booked 16 times today
Da Vinci , a traditional and casual Italian eatery in Waltham. Here, Chef Peppino will bring to you authentic Italian cooking that is accompanied by exceptional service and a warm and comfortable ambiance reminiscent of being transported to Italy itself.We pride ourselves on using only the finest ingredients and sourcing from local organic products whenever possible. Our food, including our pastas and sauces are all house made and the authentic preparation of each dish highlights its natural and fresh flavors. The result is truly a difference you can taste with each bite. Our wine list features selections from Italy and the United States that serve to complement the dishes on our menu and we are always happy to accommodate any allergies or dietary restrictions.After ten years at La Campania , Chef Peppino opened his own restaurant in Boston Shortly after the opening the restaurant, Da Vinci was recognized by the James Beard Foundation as “the notable new restaurant in Boston.”
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3. Not Your Average Joe's Waltham
4.3
Awesome(1005)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Waltham
Booked 14 times today
Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub-like experience at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.Not Your Average Joe’s Waltham is located right off I-95 in Waltham, MA near in the Market Basket plaza. We have a large patio with a bocce court and fire pit. Our restaurant has dine-in, carry out, and delivery options to serve-up our creative cuisine any way you like it. 
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4. MIDA - Newton
4.6
Exceptional(1555)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Newton
Booked 61 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.
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5. Sycamore
4.9
Exceptional(2730)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Newton
Booked 17 times today
Sycamore is a seasonally inspired, chef-owned neighborhood bistro in Newton Centre. Emphasizing locally sourced produce, fish and meat, our menu draws on classic European country food; rustic and wholesome. Our beverage program is designed to complement the cuisine. The wine list focuses on passionate small producers, our beers are by and large domestic craft selections and the cocktail list highlights classic drinks and sipping spirits.
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6. Bar' Cino Watertown
4.7
Exceptional(414)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Watertown
Booked 43 times today
Bar 'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal spot nestled in the heart of Watertown Square with a lively bar and a menu that highlights the green & white of the Italian flag more than the red.A great crowd fills the space nightly - from neighbors, after work folks, and local professionals. Open nightly, plus lunch on weekends.
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7. Bianca
4.5
Awesome(703)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Chestnut Hill
Booked 67 times today
Bianca is a modern American restaurant and bar in Chestnut Hill that specializes in wood grilling, wood fire pizza, and a variety of dishes inspired by global flavors and cuisines. Bianca means a clean slate, a virtual white plate primed for delicious expression and ready to transport you to far off places. From classic dishes done with care to the truly unique, Bianca presents a luxe dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere that is as comfortable as our own homes. Owners Chef Tim Cushman and Restaurateur Nancy Cushman are the husband & wife team behind James Beard Award Winning o ya and Hojoko in Boston.RESERVATION POLICY: If you need to cancel, notify 24 hours prior to your reservation to avoid a $15 per person cancellation fee. Children 12 & under must have an adult(18+) at the table. A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties larger than 6.Our patio is open seasonally. We do not take patio reservations, but will seat reservations at the next available patio table if requested.
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8. The Federal
4.7
Exceptional(958)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Waltham
Booked 20 times today
The Federal is an exciting seafood and chophouse with scratch-made, chef driven modern Italian inspired food. The restaurant is upscale, affordable, comfortable, and relaxed. Come and explore our wine list where new age and old world meet. Our wine list is curated by co-owner/managing partner David Alphonse and features wines from around the world with a focus on Italian and old world selections. We have a great selection of new world wines as well.We feature two adjoining private dining rooms and a seasonal covered patio.Located in Waltham, MA in the Market Basket Plaza, we look forward to serving you soon.
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9. Ninebark
4.3
Awesome(74)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newton
Booked 19 times today
Ninebark is a full-service restaurant featuring New American cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Our menu includes craft beers, wines, and cocktails, made with locally sourced, high-quality ingredients.
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10. City Works - Watertown
4.2
Awesome(621)
Price: Expensive
• American • Watertown
Booked 43 times today
90 local and global crafts on draft highlighting local brewers, American fare with chef-driven twists, upbeat vibes, and best-in-class service. The unique marriage of ultimate sports bar and delightful restaurant.

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