Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Wellesley

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1. The Cottage Wellesley

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Wellesley

Booked 53 times today

The Cottage, an upscale-meets-casual eatery in Linden Square Wellesley known for dependable, fresh, SoCal inspired menu options.We partnered with Taniya Nayak, a featured interior designer on popular Food Network programs such as ‘Restaurant Impossible’ to transform the once light-flooded, beach-like, SoCal atmosphere to a warm, lively, and New England-comfort interior. Enjoy an emphasis on natural woods, live greenery, and pops of welcomed fresh color in the new interior and brand.The Cottage will remain the same tried-and-true neighborhood eatery with a re-defined focus on local, fresh, and honest product, for the whole family, every day. The Cottage Wellesley’s new menu is created by Culinary Director, Peter Hansen, who brings his vast experience from all over the world to Wellesley, MA. In his career, Hansen has appeared on six episodes of Iron Chef and has worked alongside incredible culinary talent such as Michael White and Bobby Flay.

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2. Alta Strada- Wellesley

4.8

Exceptional(2359)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wellesley

Booked 20 times today

Whether nibbling on small plates at the antipasti-wine bar, sipping an espresso, or having a meal in the open dining room, Alta Strada will always be approachable and accessible to anyone and everyone. With a true smile and the genuine desire to take care of you while you’re “in our house”, Alta Strada will focus on the foods of Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, and the Amalfi coast, while attempting to fill the much needed gap in Italian restaurants in America. Simply put, Alta Strada will be the place where you’ll find a perfectly made bowl of pasta, crispy thin pizza, gorgeous and abundant antipasti, and fantastic wines, all at a reasonable price, in a setting that could be found on a stylish via in Milan or Rome.

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3. District 118 Kitchen and Bar

4.4

Awesome(742)

Price: Expensive

• American • Newton

Booked 9 times today

District 118 is an Authentic American Dining Experience. Specializing in elevated comfort food where guests discover a local blend of America’s favorites.Our restaurant truly offers “something for everyone.” We are much more than just a restaurant! District 118 is an experience. District 118 is perfect for a business dinner event, after work happy hour gathering, special occasions, or a family friendly destination. Whichever event satisfies your occasion District 118 delivers in a modern rustic easy going vibe atmosphere.District 118 is the choice for guests that truly appreciate great food, specialty cocktails, craft beer, fine wine. Reserve your table today!

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4. Biltmore Bar & Grill

4.6

Exceptional(536)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newton

Booked 10 times today

PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVEThe Biltmore Bar & Grille is a modern American restaurant in Newton, MA with a longstanding history. No corporate restaurant chain or Hollywood set designer could ever recreate The Biltmore Vibe. In 1914, the Biltmore opened and served up breakfast and brew at 7AM for the overnight crews from nearby factories. It came with a 4 lane basement bowling alley that was a local hangout for decades.There was talk of a speakeasy during prohibition. The Biltmore was across the street from a regional rail stop and often hosted private events for dignitaries, politicians and celebrities.Much of original brick front and interior has remained the same over the many reincarnations of this legendary bar. The original old growth wood flooring has stood up to many timeless celebrations as well. Celebrating this neighborhood legend while serving up fresh new takes on classic dishes and drinks is what The Biltmore is all about.

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5. 7 South Bottle & Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(168)

Price: Moderate

• American • Natick

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to 7 South Bottle & Kitchen! Our goal is to create “Community” in an elevated beer hall atmosphere previously not seen in the beautiful downtown Natick area.We aspire to bring you well-crafted cocktails, an inspirational modern day American menu, and of course the finest local and national craft beers. We are excited to explore seasonal menus and healthy choices with a focus on providing interesting and delicious food for our patrons. Our greatest asset is You our customer, and our greatest interest is to create an exciting and welcoming community for all to enjoy.

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6. Buttermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal Yard

4.5

Awesome(937)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Watertown

Booked 18 times today

Drawing on the South’s trademark charm, the restaurant offers a vibrant, cozy atmosphere with an innovative American menu featuring Southern-influences. Santos channels his love of New Orleans and all things Southern to transport guests to the Bayou by way of Buttermilk & Bourbon.Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Doordash. There are 3 options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors) and Patio (Outdoor). All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be cancelled. *We allot 1 hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. We look forward to seeing you soon!

7. The Haven

4.7

Exceptional(1184)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Jamaica Plain

Booked 7 times today

New England's only Scottish Restaurant and Bar in the historic Haffenreffer brewery complex in Jamaica Plain, (relocated in 2022 - after originally opening in 2010).We now provide expanded menu offerings, multiple weekly events and a fantastic cocktail and single malt program in a beautiful award-winning designed space. There's a tasteful nod to Scotland and a sense of comfort throughout the new larger space. You have plenty of choice as to where you enjoy your night, next to the bustling bar or in a cozy corner in the snug or outside on the patio.Whether it's the famous Burger, Haggis or sumptuous dessert, you find something for everyone at The Haven.We look forward to seeing you at The Haven at the Brewery.With great transportation, ample parking and easy access to Sam Adams Brewery we are a destination venue.Dave Broom - " The premier Boston whisky bar"Jacobite Burger (created with Sam Heughan, Outlander) - Best Burger in USA 2021.Best Date Night spot 2021, BOSTONmagazine.

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8. Limani - Chestnut Hill

4.6

Exceptional(887)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Chestnut Hill

Booked 15 times today

Limani is a haven for comfort food, offering fresh and high-quality Mediterranean dishes that consistently receive high praise from customers. The ambiance is cozy and classy, making it a great spot for a relaxing meal. Reviews highlight the excellent service and beautiful surroundings, along with the delicious food, making it a place to truly indulge.

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9. The Capital Grille - Dedham

4.8

Exceptional(444)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Dedham

Booked 60 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

10. Prairie Fire

4.8

Exceptional(484)

Price: Moderate

• American • Brookline

Booked 36 times today

We are currently open seven days a week. Saturday & Sunday we are open with an All Day Menu. Reservations can be made on our website, or through OpenTable. Due to the intimate nature of our dining room, if you would like to make a reservation for more than 4 guests, please give us a call at the restaurant. We hold reservations for a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running late, we will do our best to hold your table but cannot guarantee it. Due to the size of our dining room, we do appreciate 1.5 hour dining experiences for parties of 1-2 guests, 2 hours for parties of 3-4, and 2.5 hours for parties of 5 or more guests that book reservations. We always welcome walk-in guests to our bar.Reach us at 617-396-8199 with questions, comments or additional assistance. We hope to see you soon!

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Elizabeth
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had Sunday brunch here with a group and the friendly and great service and yummy food made it a perfect place to gather!
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Biltmore Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Newton
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4.6
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Alexis
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Super delicious, beautiful banquette in the wall, excellent drinks. Recipes you won’t find anywhere else—just a fantastic experience.
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Comfort KitchenPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Dorchester
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4.7
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Traceyvip
Greater Boston •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food and service was top notch! If I can add 1 ‘thought’: if you’d remove just 1 block of tables along the booth wall I think it would make a world of difference. The server kept bumping against our table while she scooted in to serve our neighboring tables. Just a little more space would create a more intimate setting. My husband and I prefer ‘date night’ seating and I feel there’s only possibly 2/3 tables that would meet that desire. Finally- I DO want to thank the mgr for allowing us to stay at a 4 person table(as we were only 2). The alternative would really have had an impact on my review. PS. Just omit 1 table😁
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Alta Strada- WellesleyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wellesley
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4.8
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Richard
Caribbean •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Great food, salmon was delicious. Tasty cocktails and friendly service
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District 118 Kitchen and BarPrice: Expensive• American• Newton
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4.4
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Paula
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Went to have a bite before going to TCAN concert. It was only a block away food great choice for food, service, and ambience. I would definitely recommend going there.
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7 South Bottle & KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Natick
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4.4

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. The Cottage Wellesley

2. Alta Strada- Wellesley

3. District 118 Kitchen and Bar

4. Biltmore Bar & Grill

5. 7 South Bottle & Kitchen

6. Buttermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal Yard

7. The Haven

8. Limani - Chestnut Hill

9. The Capital Grille - Dedham

10. Prairie Fire

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