Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in West Newton

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ArlingtonBack BayBrooklineBurlingtonCambridgeCharlestown

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Branch Line

4.7

Exceptional(2635)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 34 times today

Hi Friends!Branch Line is a neighborhood rotisserie and wood fired grill in the Watertown Arsenal built on a foundation of personalized hospitality. Featuring a year-round patio. Branch Line offers something for everyone. Twenty taps continuously change and offer a great craft beer selection, while a curated wine list features bottles that are value-driven and also ready for any special occasion.The Crystal Valley Rotisserie Chicken spins and roasts in sight of nearly every table in the dining room while the fire roars under vegetables, fish, and meat. The "Little Chicken" menu is great for kids, too!

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2. Medium Rare - Boston

3.9

Excellent(74)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Watertown

Booked 17 times today

Medium Rare is an award-winning, iconic, full-service restaurant famous for its French-influenced steak and frites (fries). The restaurant offers a three-course prix fixe meal, featuring a flavorful fresh mixed green salad, artisan rustic bread, hand-cut fries, and the main course—scrumptious Coulotte steak topped with a secret sauce. Medium Rare also offers a variety of decadent desserts, such as the 7-layer chocolate cake, the 7-layer carrot cake, and their legendary hot fudge sundae. On weekends, Medium Rare offers a brunch menu featuring bottomless mimosas, bloody marys, and screwdrivers, along with plenty of delicious menu choices.

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3. Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.5

Awesome(5312)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Chestnut Hill

Booked 92 times today

Our two-story fish emporium elevates the 40-year legacy of our original location in Chestnut Hill (a few doors down from where we are now). Here we feature a large raw bar, open kitchen and glass-enclosed lounge. In warmer months, we retract the lounge’s glass walls and ceiling for drinking under the sun or stars. And we open our patio, overlooking Hammond Pond, for al fresco dining. Join us upstairs at our restaurant or shop our fish market on the first floor.

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4. Not Your Average Joe's Waltham

4.5

Awesome(1029)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Waltham

Booked 17 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.

5. Krasi

4.9

Exceptional(1887)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 60 times today

Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.

6. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1824)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 37 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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7. Terra - Eataly Boston

4.4

Awesome(3866)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 104 times today

Located on the third floor of Eataly Boston, Terra is a unique restaurant inspired by earth and fire. The dining room centers around a wood-burning Italian grill, where the Terra culinary team cooks raw ingredients over burning flames, allowing the simple flavors to shine.In every earthy dish, the fire’s smoked warmth rekindles our fundamental connection to the elements. Plentiful and playful, the grilled plates are perfect to share around the restaurant's rustic tables, especially when paired with seasonal drinks.

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8. Bar 'Cino - Westwood

4.7

Exceptional(133)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Westwood

Booked 49 times today

'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal neighborhood spot with a lively bar and a menu that highlights the green & white of the Italian flag more than the red. Swing in anytime, or also grab take-out with easy online ordering when the mood suits you.

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9. Monica's Trattoria

4.5

Awesome(1900)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 18 times today

Monica's Trattoria is a true hidden gem, located in the heart of Boston's Historical North End. At the corner of Prince and Salem Street, you will find this cozy candlelit dining room with a full-bar, beautiful brick walls, and a modern twist. Enjoy authentic Italian style cooking featuring our fresh homemade pastas or stop by the bar & sip on our signature Espresso Martini. As the brothers say, "If you are what you eat, only eat delicious."

10. Zuma Boston

4.7

Exceptional(72)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Back Bay

Booked 16 times today

Zuma Boston is a vibrant, contemporary Japanese izakaya located in the heart of the city, blending traditional Japanese dining with a modern twist. The restaurant boasts a stylish interior featuring warm wood accents, elegant lighting, and an inviting atmosphere that encourages social dining. Guests can indulge in a diverse menu that includes expertly crafted sushi, grilled robata dishes, and delectable small plates, all made using the finest seasonal ingredients. The open kitchen adds to the vibrant dining experience, allowing patrons to witness the culinary artistry firsthand.Positioned near popular attractions, Zuma Boston is conveniently located just a short stroll from the historic Boston Common, The bustling Theater District and the renowned Boston Public Garden, offering guests the perfect opportunity to explore the beauty of the city before or after their meal. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Zuma Boston promises a memorable culinary experience in a dynamic urban setting.

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Barbara
Greater Boston •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was delicious. Slow service. Loud atmosphere.
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Not Your Average Joe's WalthamPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Waltham
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4.5
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Steven
Greater Boston •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very tasty meal and enjoyable evening. Wait staff was friendly and helpful.
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Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Chestnut Hill
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4.5
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Nikhil
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Krasi exceeded my expectations with its bold Greek flavors and incredible wine selection. The crispy chicken skin was a highlight, pairing perfectly with the htapiti. The charcuterie board was outstanding, and both the apaki and patates were flawlessly prepared. The wine menu is exceptional, offering an impressive variety of Greek and orange wines, making for a truly elevated dining experience. A must-visit spot for anyone looking to explore Greek cuisine and wine at its finest. I’ll definitely be returning!
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KrasiPrice: Expensive• Greek• Back Bay
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4.9
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LouisVIP
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Very good value for some very well prepared steak frites. The room is not much to look at, and it’s pretty loud in there, but the food was delicious, the servers friendly, and the pricing is very fair. What’s not to love?
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Medium Rare - BostonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Watertown
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3.9
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Jenn
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was good! Our server was excellent! Overall a great experience
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Branch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
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4.7

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