Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Belmont

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1. Pammy's

4.8

Exceptional(2274)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 37 times today

Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.

2. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1812)

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.

3. Bar Vlaha

4.9

Exceptional(801)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Brookline

Booked 86 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.

4. Harvest

4.6

Exceptional(5245)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 27 times today

A steady Harvard Square presence for almost 50 years, Harvest embodies the ever-evolving spirit of Cambridge and deep respect for culinary tradition. Our seasonal menus marry the innovation of contemporary cooking with a timeless respect for American culinary traditions and an emphasis on local farmers and purveyors. Our spacious bar, fireside dining, and hidden gem of a patio each offer a welcome reprieve from the fast-paced world happening just outside our doors.Serving Lunch, Dinner, and Saturday/Sunday Brunch with seating on our seasonal outdoor Garden Terrace. We highly recommend making a reservation; outside tables are available weather permitting and may be requested but cannot be reserved or guaranteed. Harvest offers Private Dining from 15 to 60 people. Sit-down lunches, dinners, and receptions are just some of the Private Functions Harvest can provide.

5. Puritan & Company

4.7

Exceptional(2213)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 33 times today

Puritan & Company is a gem of a restaurant in Cambridge. The reviews are glowing, praising its creative menu, excellent service, and comfortable, inviting atmosphere. It's a place where guests feel welcome and the food and drinks are celebrated for being 'outstanding', 'inspired', and 'original'. It's also a favorite among locals and visitors alike, making it a true neighborhood gem.

6. Sycamore

4.9

Exceptional(2767)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Newton

Booked 23 times today

Sycamore is a seasonally inspired, chef-owned neighborhood bistro in Newton Centre. Emphasizing locally sourced produce, fish and meat, our menu draws on classic European country food; rustic and wholesome. Our beverage program is designed to complement the cuisine. The wine list focuses on passionate small producers, our beers are by and large domestic craft selections and the cocktail list highlights classic drinks and sipping spirits.

7. Henrietta's Table

4.5

Awesome(4723)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 39 times today

"FRESH FROM THE FARM AND HONEST TO GOODNESS HOME COOKING"Henrietta’s Table opened its doors to a diverse and adoring public 20 years ago. In that time the restaurant has come to be the dining room of Nobel laureates, celebrities and New England Farmers. The Charles Hotel’s Executive Chef, Sean Lizotte, helms Henrietta’s Table and has designed a menu of "honest to goodness New England cooking."Henrietta's Table has been at the forefront of farm-to-table dining since before it was a trend or a hashtag. Located in the heart of Harvard Square, you don't need a degree to appreciate our simple, homemade flavors - just like you'd find in Grandma's kitchen. The Ritz cracker crusted scrod, Yankee pot roast and warm grain bowl are some of our guests' favorite dishes. Our menus rotate daily based on availability from our local farmers and artisans, pushing our chefs to constantly create mouthwatering dishes that let the ingredients shine.

8. La Royal

4.7

Exceptional(57)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Cambridge

Booked 20 times today

Maria Rondeau and JuanMa Calderón of Boston's award-winning Celeste (Eater Boston's 2018 Restaurant of the Year and Esquire Best New Restaurant) and Esmeralda in Vermont (Esquire's 2021 list of Best New Restaurant in America), open La Royal, their newest Peruvian restaurant down the block from their Cambridge home. While at Celeste, JuanMa recreates his mother’s rustic home-cooking that he grew up with in Lima, his menu at La Royal explores the varied cuisines throughout Peru, offering original takes on dishes from the country’s different regions. They also bringing the same spirit of curation and collaboration from both Celeste and Esmeralda to this project… at La Royal, they've collaborated with professor and award-winning cookbook author Darra Goldstein on a selection of macerated liquors. Maria, a trained architect, has designed the space to create an inviting, lived-in feel, with the kitchen at the heart of the whole project.

9. Season To Taste

4.8

Exceptional(1674)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 33 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.

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10. The Hourly Oyster House

4.7

Exceptional(1435)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 29 times today

The Hourly Oyster House is a vibrant neighborhood gem in the heart of Cambridge, known for its thoughtfully sourced and playfully prepared seafood. Reviewers rave about the friendly service, comfortable dining environment, and the delicious food, particularly the oysters. The menu is described as creative, and the ambiance is said to be delightful and cool. The restaurant is also praised for its great value, making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

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Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Giulia never disappoints! The food and service are impeccable. We’re already looking forward to our next visit.
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Giulia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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4.8
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TimVIP
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
As always, dinner at Harvest was a pleasure. The food is always good, but the scallop entree was particularly delicious. Servers are always very good, but our server last night was particularly careful and attentive in helping my wife find a meal that was compatible with her Celiac disease.
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HarvestPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.6
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MyraVIP
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We sat at the bar for dinner, and it was very entertaining chatting with the entertaining bar tender/server. Our food was beyond delicious, each item was cooked to perfection! We started our meal with cocktails and warm rustic bread with goat butter, a luscious spread. We then shared the "GARIDES ME GIGANDES, " "PESTROFA" and "PANTZARIA." (See menu for translations.) Service was very friendly, which we felt was genuine. All in all, a great evening!
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Bar VlahaPrice: Moderate• Greek• Brookline
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4.9
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Meredith
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 12, 2025
What a perfect brunch spot! We sat in a sunny window in the bright, airy dining room and sampled the pastry basket, which was transcendent. The bottle of bubbly our group shared was bright, crisp, and celebratory. A wonderful place to take friends for a festive occasion!
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Puritan & CompanyPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.7
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FatimaVIP
Greater Boston •24 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 6, 2025
Excellent service and food. I would definitely return.
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Pammy'sPrice: Very Expensive• American• Cambridge
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186 restaurants available nearby

1. Pammy's

2. Giulia Restaurant

3. Bar Vlaha

4. Harvest

5. Puritan & Company

6. Sycamore

7. Henrietta's Table

8. La Royal

9. Season To Taste

10. The Hourly Oyster House

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