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1. Tryst Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1622)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Arlington
Booked 15 times today
Tryst Restaurant is definitely worth the drive. It's a favorite among locals, and diners from Connecticut even make the trip regularly. Reviewers rave about the excellent service, creative menu, and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The atmosphere is described as relaxing and attentive, and the food is consistently praised as some of the best.
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2. Giulia Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1791)
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.
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3. Mothership Alewife
4.5
Awesome(67)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 9 times today
Mothership is a familiar neighborhood hang. Mothership is a place where you can gather with your co-workers after a long day or skip the cooking at home and bring the whole family in. Shareable appetizers for the table, healthy and allergen-friendly options, or a homestyle classic. All are paired with good vibes + beverage options that suit everyone. Whether you're coming with the crew or watching the game at the bar by yourself, we’re your second living room; a place to hang.Free parking is available to all Mothership guests at 140 Cambridgepark Drive. Take the first left after Mothership, and you will see a parking garage on the left. Simply press the intercom button, and let them know you are a guest of Mothership for entrance!
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4. Sogno
4.7
Exceptional(795)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Woburn
Booked 48 times today
Sogno, nestled just north of Boston, sets the standard for culinary excellence, offering a gastronomic journey through regional Italian fare that delights the senses and leaves a lasting impression on patrons. With meticulous attention to detail and a passion for culinary innovation, Sogno restaurant has earned widespread acclaim and a loyal following. Enjoy a buzzing bar with live music Monday - Friday, covered and heated patio dining and an impressing dining room with big booths and banquets overlooking the exposition kitchen and showpiece brick oven.
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5. SOURCE Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(556)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Cambridge
Booked 23 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.
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6. Longfellow
4.7
Exceptional(344)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 16 times today
Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Scelfo's Longfellow Bar at Alden & Harlow is a neighborhood bar and restaurant located in the historic Café Algiers space directly above his flagship restaurant at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square. The food and drinks at The Longfellow Bar continue to explore Chef Scelfo’s forward-thinking approach to experiencing a meal around his kitchen counter. The menu features bar food that is intended to be passed and shared, allowing guests the opportunity to become immersed in a relaxed and tactile approach to eating; they’re encouraged to break bread and get their hands messy. Rooted in genuine hospitality and exceptional cocktails, the bar program follows Chef Scelfo’s ethos of taking simple ingredients and transforming them, incorporating unique flavors and textures.
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7. La Brasa
4.5
Awesome(874)
Price: Moderate
• Grill • Somerville
Booked 7 times today
La Brasa is a Neighborhood Steak House and Grill, located on Broadway in East Somerville adjacent to its sister restaurant Fat Hen featuring Italian favorites. Featured in the Boston Eater Top 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston, Fall 2024!Chef Daniel Bojorquez has created a menu which has culinary influences rooted in the same countries as many of the residents of East Somerville, Cambridge, and Boston area. Favorites like grilled steaks, oysters, wood roasted chicken, and of course tacos!Located near Tufts University, Assembly Row, and Partners HealthCare, La Brasa is an inviting and comfortable space to hang out for a delicious cocktail or to dine on a memorable meal from the wood grill. Join us for your special event such as Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, Birthdays, Corporate Events and more!
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8. Fioritaly Trattoria
4.8
Exceptional(716)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Medford
Booked 15 times today
The name “Fiore” originated from Chef Gabriele Ascione’s grandfather, who shaped his love for Ischian history and food. Ischia, a small island off of Naples, boasts a rich and vibrant local history that is recreated in the cuisine at Fioritaly. Each meal has been carefully selected and refined by Chef Gabriele Ascione, who inspires to showcase the essence of local Italian dishes from home.
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9. Area Four Cambridge
4.6
Exceptional(682)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Cambridge
Booked 10 times today
Area Four Cambridge and our A4 outposts are united by creativity, fearlessness and an unrelenting commitment to quality. Our team is made up of passionate and forward-thinking specialists on the cutting edge of their craft. We aren’t fancy or fussy. We believe in real, straightforward food and drink. Our patio is currently operating on a first-come first-serve basis.
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10. Gran Gusto
4.6
Exceptional(1244)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Cambridge
Booked 9 times today
After 8:30 pm the restaurant prefers to take reservations by contacting the restaurant. At Gran Gusto, we pride ourselves on the best quality for a great price.We are a completely in-house production, starting with fresh, basic ingredients in order to create homemade bread to desert.Over 80% of our products come from Italy one time a week such as, olive oil, flour, truffles, specialty cheeses, bufala mozzarella for the Neapolitan-style pizza, ice cream and etc.

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  • Laura
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Delicious meal- Thanksgiving Dinner- yummy. mom ordered off the menu- seafood arrabiatta. She loved it. Service was wonderful. Arnie our server was so sweet and attentive but not overly so. we were greeted at the door so nicely- felt they were happy we came in and they said goodbye and thanked us- even though they were very busy the cappuccino was actually hot! so many places can't seem to serve HOT cappuccino! it was very busy but we did not feel rushed. love the ambiance- sexy, sophisticated vibe but not stuffy. A bit loud but not as bad as some places I've been. Thank you for a great Thanksgiving! we'll be back! my birthday's coming up.
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    SognoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Woburn
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    4.7
  • Yuanyue
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 16, 2024
    It’s excellent! The food quality is high, the taste is great. My husband said: it was a great meal, in the next morning
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    Akame Nigiri and SakePrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Lexington
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    5
  • Arlene
    Greater Boston •59 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 10, 2024
    Hadn't been here in years. Very reasonable prices, entrees under $20! Fun place for our group. Waitress was very nice, The food was very good overall. My lobster quesadillas were quite yummy but portion was small, more like an appetizer. Steak fahitas was good, steak not very tender tough and skimpy on rice/ beans. Tacos were enjoyed by 2 of our party. Mexican lasagna was a bit too spicy for the person who got it, and she didn't realize it was a vegetarian dish though ingredients were listed. , maybe should label. Chicken fahitas was generous portion and enjoyed by the party who got them. The flan was good but a bit dense.
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    OléPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Cambridge
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    4.6
  • Michel
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 3, 2024
    Loved the Food, the place, the service, the environment… We are definitely coming back.
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    Mex Taqueria & BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Cambridge
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    4.6
  • Veronique
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 19, 2024
    It was our first time at Oliveira's Steakhouse and we had a wonderful time. The staff was very friendly and welcoming , the food was delicious. We were impressed with the many choices at the buffet and the options of meat served table-side. I felt that the price was reasonable for the amount of food we got. We chose the All You Can Eat option at $49.99pp and had more than enough to eat, overall it was a great experience and we will definitely come back!
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    Oliveira's Steakhouse - SomervillePrice: Moderate• Brazilian Steakhouse• Somerville
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    4.4

Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Arlington

Discover outstanding dining options in Arlington, Boston, and Greater Boston with our curated selection of "Worth the Drive" restaurants. Each establishment in this carefully selected list is renowned for its unique culinary offerings, ensuring an unforgettable gastronomic adventure. From innovative menus that showcase local ingredients to exceptional service and ambient settings, these eateries provide a comprehensive dining experience that justifies the extra mileage. The Arlington and Greater Boston dining scene is a vibrant blend of traditional flavors and contemporary innovations, appealing to both local food lovers and culinary tourists. Whether you're a resident or visiting from nearby cities, these restaurants promise not only a meal but a truly memorable dining experience. Ideal for those special occasions or when you simply crave something extraordinary, each location has been evaluated for its distinctiveness and overall dining excellence. Explore these top-tier dining destinations and see why they're absolutely "worth the drive."

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