Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Arlington

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Tryst Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1622)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Arlington

Booked 15 times today

Tryst Restaurant serves creative American cuisine, using local and seasonal ingredients.

2. Season To Taste

4.8

Exceptional(1647)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 35 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.

3. Forage

4.5

Awesome(1485)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 7 times today

Forage is a farm to table neighborhood bistro in Cambridge right off of Harvard Square. Through partnerships with local organic farmers, fishermen, and foragers, we offer a local, seasonal menu served in a casual setting.The bar program at Forage delivers classically crafted cocktails that have a focus on seasonal and locally produced ingredients. Forage also boasts a carefully curated and approachable collection of organic/biodynamic wines, and a selection of beer from independent and innovative breweries.

4. Urban Hearth

4.8

Exceptional(633)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 7 times today

Farm-to-table dining in the comfort of our home: that is the unique experience you will find at Urban Hearth. Located in a cozy North Cambridge storefront, our intimate dining room, knowledgeable, friendly staff, and exquisitely crafted menu are the heart of our dinner service. Join us for a la carte or at our chef's counter where you'll have the pleasure of interacting with Chef Erin Miller while dining. We share a story of culture, community, discovery and home. The globally-inspired, locally-sourced dishes we serve celebrate our rich and complex connection with food. The table is set, whether marking a special occasion or the end of a busy day, we look forward to sharing the evening with you. We welcome private event bookings for graduations, birthdays, weddings and more. To equalize the pay disparity between tipped staff & kitchen staff during our busy times, we add a 5% kitchen appreciation fee to each check. We require 24 hours notice for all cancellations.

5. Bistro 5

4.8

Exceptional(2137)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Medford

Bistro 5 is located in Medford, MA just minutes from downtown Boston. "A quintessential neighborhood spot" boasts The Boston Globe.Chef/Owner Vittorio Ettore and his team serve the finest Italian fare with French and Spanish influences while focusing on farm-fresh local ingredients. The ever changing Chef's Tasting Menu keeps Boston's most distinguished palates returning time and again for seasonally fresh dishes that embody the warmth and richness of Chef Vittorio's own hospitality.Bistro 5 also offers a full bar and extensive cocktail and wine list featuring unique wines at exceptional values.The restaurants 2 dining rooms are richly appointed and can accommodate parties of up to 100 guests, making Bistro 5 the perfect venue for your next office party, family gathering, or special event.

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6. Catalyst Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1663)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • Cambridge

Booked 6 times today

Catalyst Restaurant is the culmination of Chef/Owner William Kovel’s culinary experiences in award-winning restaurants including Jardinière, Orerry and Aujourd'hui at Four Seasons Boston Hotel. The Catalyst dining experience centers on bright, simple food created from the season’s freshest local ingredients, serious French technique and an appreciation for the details that go into our guest's experience.Catalyst Restaurant opened in 2011 as one of the pioneer businesses in Technology Square near Kendall Square and the MIT Campus in Cambridge, MA. Since that time, an influx of start-ups and big companies that have made Catalyst a hub for business lunches, after-work gatherings and private dining. In addition to restaurant seating, Catalyst offers a full menu at the bar, along with a specialty bar menu. Please follow us on Instagram: @catalystrestaurant, Facebook: Catalyst Restaurant and Twitter: @catalystcam.

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7. Amelia's Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(1187)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 5 times today

Delio Susi, in anticipation of his restaurant’s tenth anniversary, refined both his restaurant’s menu as well as its interior design, to great success. Losing none of his Abruzzi roots, the food is clean but clearly Italian, and a little rustic. The warm and inviting room makes the same statement. Drawing on his architectural background, Susi plays with simple organic materials, like square slate tiles and tabletops, and brown leather tufted banquettes. The use of brick plus copper fixtures contribute to the Italian country/casual feel that serves food and wine to match. Wooden floors and European style open windows for the summer add to this ambiance. And red lamps that hang in bright contrast with the earthy tones during the day, shed a sexy flattering nighttime glow. Amelia’s Trattoria offers a personal and authentic dining experience using top local ingredients infused with the heart of its Italian chef.

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8. Terra at Eataly Boston

4.2

Awesome(3750)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 113 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.

9. Committee

4.6

Exceptional(2421)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Fort Point Channel

Booked 91 times today

Committee draws inspiration from the modern day “ouzeri,” a casual meeting spot that can be found throughout Greece. It’s the kind of welcoming place where people get together to talk, relax, and bond over a fresh-made meal. Greeks know that delicious food sets the stage for a great meeting—whether you’re discussing a business deal or simply catching up with old friends. Committee, conceived by a Greek chef, embraces this tradition. Committee veers from the expected by designing its menu around “Meze”—a culinary concept that encourages people to sample and share. Our creative chefs prepare small sharable plates that are brought to the table throughout the meal, allowing diners to experience a wide range of dishes featuring only the freshest local ingredients. If unforgettable food, a fun crowd, and an electric urban scene are on your agenda, the consensus is Committee.

10. Mamma Maria

4.8

Exceptional(5524)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 2 times today

More availability on our website. Our restaurant also offers unique private rooms for small parties starting at 4 people- email mammamariaboston@gmail.com to inquire. ----Superior local and seasonal ingredients distinguish our Italian cuisine. Our menu is updated daily to reflect market changes. Our setting is historical and unique. Five elegant dining rooms ( most with views of the city) are tucked throughout an antique brick townhouse overlooking North Square in the heart of Boston's North End neighborhood.

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Julia
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This restaurant & bar is probably the most upscale in Arlington without any “stuffy” feeling/vibe. Darker lighting (with small table lights to see menu) makes for a nice ambience. I have been here several times for lunch and dinner. My favs are the chicken sausage flatbread, Bourbon steak tips, Bolognese, beet salad. The burger beef is high quality and cooked perfectly but tends to lack flavor (tried twice); a simple touch of salt and pepper would make it tastier. Some Thursdays they have live jazz. Cocktails are made well. Service has always been super — attentive and friendly. Will continue to go back a couple times a month.
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Tryst RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Arlington
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4.6
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David
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Exceptional, personal experience. The wait staff is highly knowledgeable and generous. Not particularly cheap but well with the price.
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ForagePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.5
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Brett
Nashville •9 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Time and again - good food, reasonably priced in a pleasant, cozy environment.
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Bistro 5Price: Expensive• Italian• Medford
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4.8
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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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Kristin
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Once again, urban hearth remains my favorite restaurant on earth. As a vegetarian and vegan, everything is absolutely delicious and so beautifully displayed. It’s such a nice dining experience. Thank you chef Erin miller - it was the best way to spend my birthday.. miss the chocolate chili gelato. I don’t even like chocolate and I love this. 🙏🏻 KB
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Urban HearthPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.8

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Tryst Restaurant

2. Season To Taste

3. Forage

4. Urban Hearth

5. Bistro 5

6. Catalyst Restaurant

7. Amelia's Trattoria

8. Terra at Eataly Boston

9. Committee

10. Mamma Maria

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