Best Cozy Restaurants in Malden

251 restaurants available nearby

1. Prima

4.8

Exceptional(800)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Charlestown

Booked 106 times today

Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.

2. Pammy's

4.8

Exceptional(2274)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 36 times today

Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.

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3. Waverly Kitchen and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(362)

Price: Expensive

• American • Charlestown

Booked 66 times today

Located in the heart of Charlestown, Boston, just steps away from the Bunker Hill Monument and the Freedom Trail, Waverly Charlestown is a neighborhood restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Join us for a legendary brunch, dinner, and cocktails in our cozy dining room, or grab coffee and lunch on the go. Breakfast and brunch fans, this is for you! You don't want to miss our signature banana bread, housemade corned beef hash, and refreshing and creative cocktails! Come and enjoy a cozy dinner by the fireplace or watch the chef's at work at our kitchen counter. Walk-ins are always accepted at our intimate bar. We're looking forward to seeing you!

4. The Red Fox

4.6

Exceptional(177)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 49 times today

The Red Fox is an Italian American restaurant and lounge brought to you by All Day Hospitality Group (Tony & Elaine's, Ciao Roma, Farmacia, Ward 8). The focus of the menu is on handmade pasta and a mix of throwback dishes and Italian classics, with a fantastic cocktail menu with nostalgic martinis and high quality seasonal cocktails, and an excellent wine list. Located in The North End, The Red Fox pays homage to the Italian American neighborhood and some of the great old school establishments in the city.

5. Riccardo's

4.5

Awesome(2740)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 22 times today

Riccardo's Ristorante is a cozy family run business in the historic North End of Boston, since 1994.Follow the Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall and Rose Kennedy Greenway, across from Paul Revere's house.Try our infamous ricotta stuffed meatballs-shhh, they are not on the menu but available anytime. In addition to the traditional Italian favorite, Chicken Parmigiano, we are known for our delicious Eggplant Rollatini and Seafood Fra Diavlo. We offer Gluten Free pasta to ensure every guest is included-when you walk in, you are part of the family.

6. 75 Chestnut

4.7

Exceptional(2394)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beacon Hill

Booked 35 times today

75 Chestnut - Nestled amidst the brownstones on the charming streets of Beacon Hill. Features regional American food. Serving our neighborhood for the last 20+ years we are delighted to welcome you to our establishment. We are proud that we can serve our fresh cooked to order foods, specialty crafted drinks and cocktails. Our super friendly staff will make you want to come back again and again. we are the essential Beacon Hill restaurant a must see for residents and visitors alike. Our seafood stew and steak tips have our guests wanting to come back. We serve dinner seven nights a week and we serve brunch and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. the stuffed French toast is something you don't want to miss. during the seasons we always feature food and drink specials and special events. some examples are sweet tooth Tuesdays, wine Wednesdays, green Thursdays, Sunday supper. our Ginger bread lunches are iconic so book soon. we will be happy to serve you .

7. Ciao Roma

4.8

Exceptional(1053)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 67 times today

Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.

8. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1812)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 23 times today

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

9. Bricco

4.6

Exceptional(6074)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 71 times today

Bricco’s star has been rising steadily since restaurateur Frank DePasquale revamped the menu to feature modern interpretations of regional Italian dishes. Bricco has garnished superlative reviews from food writers in Boston and around the country – Best Guaranteed Meal in the North End and Best Pasta in Boston just two of the most recent accolades. The talented kitchen team creates “boutique” Italian food, so-called because it is unique, personal and created for a select and sophisticated diner. The food is complemented by an enoteca (wine bar) with an exceptional selection of all-Italian wines. Bricco also offers a sophisticated late night scene. The chic and energetic bar serves up great one of a kind cocktails as well as brick oven pizza with gourmet toppings such as prosciutto and fresh mozzarella from Italy in addition with appetizer selections.

10. Forcella

4.7

Exceptional(965)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 9 times today

Forcella is bringing old-world Italian food to the North End of Boston.Nino Trotta — who owns Forcella alongside his girlfriend, general manager and co-owner Shannon MacGowan, and his brother, wine director Christian Trotta — say that the cozy, candlelit vibe of the restaurant sets Forcella apart in a sea of massive North End restaurants.“It’s tiny, 30 seats,” he said. “It’s perfect for a date.”The kitchen team has designed a menu that includes dishes from all over Italy, with a slight lean toward Naples, where the Trotta family is from. Primi dishes include meatballs, crispy quail, while pastas range from linguine alle vongole and risotto to gnocchi with braised rabbit. Salmon, ribeye, round out the menu.

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Reese
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It is the next morning after my visit to Prima and I am already wondering when I can get another visit on my calendar. Everything was phenomenal! Emily M was our server and she was the best! My roommate is gluten free and she shared all of the gluten free options and her personal favorites since she herself was gluten free! It was awesome- she was attentive and always checked in at exactly the right moment. I enjoyed a glass of Savvy B, a Cosmo, and one of the tiramisu espresso martinis and all of them were to die for (don't even get me started on the marscapone cream!!) We both got the Penne Alla Vodka and it was so good I dreamed about it. The chili crunch added the nicest bit of spice to the dish. I am legitimately itching to go back.
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PrimaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Charlestown
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4.8
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SamVIP
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Outstanding experience, one of the best steaks I’ve ever had. Everyone I spoke to was fantastic.
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The Red FoxPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.6
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Katie
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely incredible food, staff were friendly and attentive. We had a meatball appetizer, bread at the table. Entrees were chicken and prosciutto, and a chicken penne dish 🤌🤌🤌 seriously delicious. Capped it off with an after dinner cocktail.
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Riccardo'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.5
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Nora
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 12, 2025
Waverly was great! Food was amazing, especially the banana bread which we got to share for the table at brunch. Definitely recommend getting reservations for groups over two as this venue is very small and intimate.
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Waverly Kitchen and BarPrice: Expensive• American• Charlestown
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4.8
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FatimaVIP
Greater Boston •24 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 6, 2025
Excellent service and food. I would definitely return.
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Pammy'sPrice: Very Expensive• American• Cambridge
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4.8

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251 restaurants available nearby

1. Prima

2. Pammy's

3. Waverly Kitchen and Bar

4. The Red Fox

5. Riccardo's

6. 75 Chestnut

7. Ciao Roma

8. Giulia Restaurant

9. Bricco

10. Forcella

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