Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Brookline

183 restaurants available nearby

1. Prairie Fire

4.8

Exceptional(496)

Price: Moderate

• American • Brookline

Booked 23 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!

2. Bar Vlaha

4.8

Exceptional(765)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Brookline

Booked 97 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.

3. Pammy's

4.8

Exceptional(2263)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 20 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.

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4. Terra - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(3785)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 124 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.

5. Grill 23 & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(8756)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Back Bay

Booked 137 times today

Brandt family beef, New England seafood, seasonal produce, decadent desserts, a world-class wine list, outstanding service and warm hospitality. A truly American experience. Boston’s top steak and seafood grill for more than 30 years. Consistently named Boston's Best Steakhouse by The Improper Bostonian Magazine and Boston Magazine. A 2000+ bottle wine list that encompasses wines from around the world and is the only Boston recipient of Wine Spectator’s Grand Award.

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6. Abe & Louie’s - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(9235)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Back Bay

Booked 126 times today

Abe & Louie’s, located in Boston’s Back Bay, is the epitome of a classic steakhouse. The iconic establishment sets the standard for elegant dining with superior service, charm, and appeal in a timeless sophisticated atmosphere. Abe & Louie’s, known for premium steaks, serves classic dishes, fresh seafood, shareable sides, and an award-winning wine list. Abe & Louie’s offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating. Delivery and take-out available.

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7. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.5

Awesome(3442)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 95 times today

Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

8. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1803)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 10 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.

9. MIDA - South End

4.7

Exceptional(2750)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South End

Booked 37 times today

MIDA is a South End neighborhood restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes . Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Dinner is served Monday - Thursday, and Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Patio reservations are available on a same day first come basis only. Please call the restaurant to secure patio seating. Patio availability is dependent on weather. Walk-ins are always welcome.

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10. Bar 'Cino Brookline

4.7

Exceptional(1409)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brookline

Booked 72 times today

Bar 'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal neighborhood spot on Beacon Street in Brookline - directly across from the Saint Mary's T Stop. Open nightly for dinner and cocktails.

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MaleiaVIP
New York City •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent! Great service, cozy vibe, amazing food. Bone marrow was especially delicious! Definitely recommend…
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Prairie FirePrice: Moderate• American• Brookline
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4.8
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Moacir
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the overall experience was delightful. However, the Carbonara was overpriced for the portion size.
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Terra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay
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4.3
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Bianka
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food is always amazing every time we come here. Service is great too. Can’t say enough good things. If you’re looking for an authentic Greek experience and incredible food, come to this place!
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Bar VlahaPrice: Moderate• Greek• Brookline
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4.8
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IlanVIP
Greater Boston •84 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
We were seated by the window, hoping for a warm and cozy meal on a cold winter evening. Unfortunately, the large windows were very drafty, and we had to keep our coats on the whole time. The cold air was so noticeable that the short curtains were moving. It wasn’t just us—everyone sitting near the windows was bundled up in jackets and scarves, trying to stay warm while eating. The food and service might have been nice, but it was hard to enjoy with the constant chill. Hopefully, the restaurant fixes this because it has the potential to be a great, cozy spot.
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Pammy'sPrice: Very Expensive• American• Cambridge
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4.8
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Justine
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Impressed by this establishment. We wanted fine dining in Boston and we got it. I had the halibut and it was amazing. My husband had a steak, also amazing. My daughter and son were able to slit the heritage chicken and it was plenty. Sides are shareable. My husband’s brown sugar old fashioned was Pinterest worthy. I had an espresso martini x 2 with amazing taste and a frosted glass which kept it cold for the little time that it lasted. Ambiance is elegant. They were well decorated for Christmas. Coat check was a nice surprise. The service was impeccable. We will return.
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Grill 23 & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Back Bay
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4.8

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183 restaurants available nearby

1. Prairie Fire

2. Bar Vlaha

3. Pammy's

4. Terra - Eataly Boston

5. Grill 23 & Bar

6. Abe & Louie’s - Boston

7. Buttermilk & Bourbon

8. Giulia Restaurant

9. MIDA - South End

10. Bar 'Cino Brookline

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