Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Needham

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Season To Taste

4.8

Exceptional(1647)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 21 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.

2. MIDA - South End

4.7

Exceptional(2728)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South End

Booked 56 times today

MIDA is a South End neighborhood restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes . Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Dinner is served Monday - Thursday, and Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Patio reservations are available on a same day first come basis only. Please call the restaurant to secure patio seating. Patio availability is dependent on weather. Walk-ins are always welcome.

3. Uni

4.6

Exceptional(2240)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Back Bay

Booked 28 times today

Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.

4. Bar Mezzana

4.7

Exceptional(1396)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South End

Booked 25 times today

Bar Mezzana is a coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Colin Lynch at Ink Block in Boston’s South End, specializing in crudo and hand-made pasta. Signature dishes like Chicken Under a Brick, Grilled Octopus and Orecchiette with Sausage have become instant classics. Seasonal menu updates incorporate flavors from local farmers and purveyors. The crudo menu changes daily - think Nantucket bay scallops and razor clams along with Japanese and European delicacies like shima aji and lubina. All are expertly prepared with bright touches of citrus, oils and salts. Reserve in the dining room for a family dinner or date night. Enjoy the bar and lounge for bar snacks and a great burger. A private dining room is available for a business event or intimate party for up to 12. Any night of the week, Bar Mezzana welcomes with a thoughtful wine list, delightful cocktails, delicious food and friendly staff!

5. Bistro du Midi

4.7

Exceptional(4530)

Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 74 times today

Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.

6. Shore Leave

4.7

Exceptional(218)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • South End

Booked 22 times today

Shore Leave is our interpretation of a tropical escape through the lens of our love for Boston’s rich dining scene. Named after a sailor’s leisure time on dry land, Shore Leave’s tropical cocktails take you away from the hustle and bustle. This space, music, and most importantly, our Shore Leave team, make every moment here feel like watching the sun go down with your feet in the sand. Off the main drag, just below the street in Boston’s South End, Shore Leave brings you along on an everyday vacation. Options are available for regular dining or the OMAKASE at SHORE LEAVE EXPERIENCE. We do not take reservations for "just drinks", so cancellation fees will apply. Just drinks-walk in for bar seats! We ID at the door. Underage guests are permitted but not permitted at the bar. Stop by for live entertainment! Shore Leave hosts The People's Karaoke most Fridays beginning at 10pm and surf rock band The Electric Heaters Thursdays beginning at 8pm. Entertainment varies so call for details!

7. Puritan & Company

4.6

Exceptional(2194)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 27 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

8. Brassica Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(1671)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Jamaica Plain

Booked 21 times today

YOUR J.P. NEIGHBORHOOD JOINTWe are currently offer dinner Weds-Sat, starting at 5 PM, with last seating at 9:15 & brunch Saturdays from 10AM to 1:30 PM and Sundays from 10AM to 2PM!At brunch, we offer exciting breakfast plates and sandwiches, espresso drinks, a crushable cocktail list, and full wine & beer menus. At dinner, our menu of vibrant and eclectic small plates focuses heavily on fermentation and exploring cuisines from all over the world. We also offer a super fun pre-fixe menu, a.k.a The Ride, alongside our a la carte menu. Our beverage program mirrors the values of the kitchen, focusing on eliminating waste, upcycling ingredients, and natural fermentation. The vibe is always fast paced, energetic, and tons of fun! Come hang with us! It just might be your thing!Please note: While we no longer require masks or vaccine cards, we appreciate your help in keeping our community safe by not coming to dinner if you are feeling unwell.

9. Mooncusser

4.8

Exceptional(1446)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 12 times today

Cancellation Policy: We ask that if you need to cancel your reservation, do so 24 hours in advance. Guests cancelling within 24 hrs of their reservation will be charged $50 per person.Mooncusser serves a $120 multicourse menu from head chef Carl Dooley. Since opening in 2017, the restaurant has been awarded top honors by the New York Times, Boston Magazine and other publications.

10. No Relation

4.8

Exceptional(135)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • South End

Booked 9 times today

Tucked away down a narrow hallway, No Relation is a nine-seat, secret sushi restaurant nestled within Shore Leave, a tropical experience from the team at Bar Mezzana. Chef Colin Lynch leads the inventive omakase menu, where Japanese technique and his creative interpretation of a sushi-ya are presented each evening over approximately 14 courses. Join us in a shared intimate experience with a thoughtfully curated menu, served directly by our chefs.

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Elise
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The service is incredible! So attentive and knowledgeable about the menu! Thanks to Luis for his wonderful suggestions for a great lunch!
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Bistro du MidiPrice: Expensive• French• Back Bay
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4.7
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Sarah
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The Scillian muscles were DELICIOUS, the sauce was phenomenal! I also ordered their short rib lasagna which was also tasty!
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MIDA - South EndPrice: Moderate• Italian• South End
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4.7
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jonvip
Greater Boston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We have been guests here since opening day. It is the rare place that has been world class since then through now approx 9 years! Never misses. Always a thrillingly perfect dish to be savored! And the staff, oh my, none better! The Held family’s go to south end dinner spot. Always will return for more! Love!
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Bar MezzanaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• South End
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4.7
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Richardvip
Phoenix / Arizona •54 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Very much enjoyed our experience at Uni. Dishes are “tasting-sized” which makes for a great variety and a different awakening of your taste buds with each dish.
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UniPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Back Bay
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4.6
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Nickivip
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
We have always enjoyed the food, atmosphere, pace, service and ambience. To night it was 5 stars again. But it was a special night for us on our 40th wedding anniversary. Our Waiter, Nate, was as stellar as ever. Yummy and creative offerings left us happy and amazed. Thank you all. Nicki & Allen
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Season To TastePrice: Expensive• American• Cambridge
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4.8

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Season To Taste

2. MIDA - South End

3. Uni

4. Bar Mezzana

5. Bistro du Midi

6. Shore Leave

7. Puritan & Company

8. Brassica Kitchen

9. Mooncusser

10. No Relation

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