Best Family Style Restaurants in Belmont

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Back BayBrooklineBurlingtonCambridgeCharlestownEverett

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Bar Vlaha

4.8

Exceptional(869)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Greek • Brookline

Booked 77 times today

This is Greece. Bar Vlaha tells the story of the Vlach people, the founders of hospitality and Greek cooking. A nomadic group of shepherds who created and nurtured the roots of Hellenic cooking as we know it. Straying from the tried-and-true island cuisine, we're rediscovering Greek fare sourced from rural mountains, lakes and villages of Central and Northern Greece.Bar Vlaha captures the true soul of Greek cooking with rustic and nomadic traditions using charcoal and open fire gastra techniques. Locally sourced, regional and seasonal ingredients are combined with the warmth of old-world hospitality to bring the roots of Greek culture to Brookline.

2. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4899)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 105 times today

Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.

3. Waypoint

4.4

Awesome(2051)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 29 times today

Chef Michael Scelfo of Alden & Harlow welcomes Waypoint, his second Cambridge restaurant. Located at the gateway of Harvard Square at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, “waypoint” often means a plot point on a map. For Chef Scelfo, it signals a natural next step along his culinary journey. From live-fire pizza to raw bar and caviar service, to an expansive absinthe list, the menu at Waypoint reflects his forward-thinking approach to coastally-inspired fare combining approachable ideas and ingredients with elements that are unexpected.

A photo of Grafton Street Pub & Grill restaurant

4. Grafton Street Pub & Grill

4.6

Exceptional(1296)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 22 times today

*New Address: 59 JFK Street, Cambridge MA*Originally opened in October of 1996, Grafton Street Pub & Grill has been a beloved institution of Harvard Square for over 25 years. Located at 59 JFK Street – the Gateway of Harvard Square – this neighborhood hot spot is named after the spirited cobblestone-lined shopping district near Dublin’s famed Temple Bar area. Grafton Street deftly combines a traditional Irish pub’s warmth and coziness with a contemporary and comfortable full-service restaurant. Formerly located at 1230 Massachusetts Avenue, Grafton Street relocated in March of 2022. The new location is on lower JFK Street just steps away from the Red Line MBTA stop and the Charles River. Grafton Street offers FREE validated parking daily and all day Sunday just above the restaurant in the Harvard Square Parking Garage. The garage entrance is located at 20 Eliot Street.

5. Nzuko

4.1

Excellent(139)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Watertown

Booked 5 times today

Nzuko is a concept like no other. Born out of our founder Laurette’s desire to see her family feel healthy and thrive, this is a restaurant fueled by heart. Nzuko offers the tastes of the Caribbean with the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.

6. Faccia a Faccia

4.6

Exceptional(98)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 49 times today

Faccia a Faccia is the new coastal Italian restaurant from award-winning chef and restaurateur Ken Oringer. Led by Chef de Cuisine Alex O’Connor, the restaurant focuses on seasonal dishes highlighting the diverse cuisine of the coastal Italian region, drawing inspiration from their travels across Liguria, Sicily, Sardinia, and more. Faccia a Faccia features an expansive outdoor patio with lush greenery, inspired by al-fresco dining in Italy. Located below Faccia a Faccia is a natural wine bar called Bar Pallino. Helmed by Beverage Director Jodie Battles, Bar Pallino showcases an extensive list focusing on organic, natural and biodynamic selections.

7. Contessa - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 48 times today

Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

A photo of La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston restaurant

8. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.4

Awesome(2205)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 87 times today

Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

9. Mahaniyom

4.8

Exceptional(126)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 27 times today

MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

10. Bar Mezzana

4.8

Exceptional(1457)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South End

Booked 42 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!

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Becky
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent meal. Burgers were super yummy and cooked well with an extra large portion of crispy salty fries. Caesar salad was crunchy and perfectly dressed with buttery croutons. Also loved the fried Brussels, and the house cosmos were a 10/10!!
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WaypointPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Cambridge
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4.4
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Nancy
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Alden & Harlow has remained consistent with beautiful presentation and delicious offerings. Always a pleasure to return with the expectation of quality. Attentive friendly staff.
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Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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4.6
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AudreyVIP
Greater Boston •111 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We just love this restaurant. The food is delicious, the service great and the folks who run things are warm and beyond competent.
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Bar VlahaPrice: Moderate• Greek• Brookline
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4.8
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PeggyVIP
Greater Boston •26 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Unique restaurant serving a fusion of Caribbean and Mediterranean food. A little off the beaten path but well worth a visit. Overall food was well executed and delicious! Highlights include Hummus, plantains, falafel. Plenty of meat dishes but also seafood and non-meat/vegan; great place for variety of tastes. Service was friendly and relaxed.
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NzukoPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Watertown
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4.1
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Veronika
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
We had a great time with a yamm food before going to hockey game.
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Grafton Street Pub & GrillPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.6

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