Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Malden

50 restaurants available nearby

1. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1794)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 22 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.

2. Estella

4.1

Excellent(580)

Price: Expensive

• American • Beacon Hill

Booked 65 times today

Estella Restaurant, a culinary gem in downtown Boston, invites you to an exceptional dining experience that fuses flavors from diverse cultures. Founded by George Brandão in tribute to his extraordinary mother, Estella—a beacon of love and dedication—the restaurant embodies unity and diversity at its core. Our signature dish, the Famous Worrell Oxtail Rasta Pasta, is a harmonious blend of tender oxtail and vibrant Caribbean spices, a must-try for food enthusiasts seeking unique flavors. Estella has been featured in prestigious publications such as Eater Boston's Best Restaurants in Downtown Crossing and Best Cocktail Bars in Boston. Located steps away from iconic landmarks like the Boston Common and the historic Freedom Trail, Estella is the perfect destination for locals and visitors seeking an extraordinary dining experience. Join us, where every dish tells a story and every moment celebrates culture, unity, and culinary artistry.

3. La Brasa

4.5

Awesome(874)

Price: Moderate

• Grill • Somerville

Booked 8 times today

La Brasa is a Neighborhood Steak House and Grill, located on Broadway in East Somerville adjacent to its sister restaurant Fat Hen featuring Italian favorites. Featured in the Boston Eater Top 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston, Fall 2024!Chef Daniel Bojorquez has created a menu which has culinary influences rooted in the same countries as many of the residents of East Somerville, Cambridge, and Boston area. Favorites like grilled steaks, oysters, wood roasted chicken, and of course tacos!Located near Tufts University, Assembly Row, and Partners HealthCare, La Brasa is an inviting and comfortable space to hang out for a delicious cocktail or to dine on a memorable meal from the wood grill. Join us for your special event such as Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, Birthdays, Corporate Events and more!

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4. Gordon Ramsay Burger - Boston

4.1

Excellent(43)

Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Faneuil Hall

Booked 7 times today

More than just life-changing burgers.Come for the Hell's Kitchen Burger, stay for the Sticky Toffee Shake. Enjoy the Hellfire Chicken Wings, Kettle Chip Nachos, Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Chipotle Dawg... you get the idea. All paired perfectly with local brews.

5. SOURCE Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(558)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 29 times today

SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.

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6. Mothership Alewife

4.5

Awesome(68)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 5 times today

Mothership is a familiar neighborhood hang. Mothership is a place where you can gather with your co-workers after a long day or skip the cooking at home and bring the whole family in. Shareable appetizers for the table, healthy and allergen-friendly options, or a homestyle classic. All are paired with good vibes + beverage options that suit everyone. Whether you're coming with the crew or watching the game at the bar by yourself, we’re your second living room; a place to hang.Free parking is available to all Mothership guests at 140 Cambridgepark Drive. Take the first left after Mothership, and you will see a parking garage on the left. Simply press the intercom button, and let them know you are a guest of Mothership for entrance!

7. Longfellow

4.7

Exceptional(344)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 17 times today

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Scelfo's Longfellow Bar at Alden & Harlow is a neighborhood bar and restaurant located in the historic Café Algiers space directly above his flagship restaurant at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square. The food and drinks at The Longfellow Bar continue to explore Chef Scelfo’s forward-thinking approach to experiencing a meal around his kitchen counter. The menu features bar food that is intended to be passed and shared, allowing guests the opportunity to become immersed in a relaxed and tactile approach to eating; they’re encouraged to break bread and get their hands messy. Rooted in genuine hospitality and exceptional cocktails, the bar program follows Chef Scelfo’s ethos of taking simple ingredients and transforming them, incorporating unique flavors and textures.

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8. Filippo Ristorante

4.3

Awesome(1071)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 20 times today

From famed Boston restauranteur Filippo Frattaroli, Fillipo is located within eye-shot of the TD Garden and we have proudly served authentic Italian cuisine to diners in the North End for more than three decades. Red-sauce classics are our specialty and Renaissance-style wall art complete the ambiance. We focus on classic, as well as innovative, Italian dishes with a focus on our family's home region of Italy - Abruzzo.

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9. Area Four Cambridge

4.6

Exceptional(682)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 28 times today

Area Four Cambridge and our A4 outposts are united by creativity, fearlessness and an unrelenting commitment to quality. Our team is made up of passionate and forward-thinking specialists on the cutting edge of their craft. We aren’t fancy or fussy. We believe in real, straightforward food and drink. Our patio is currently operating on a first-come first-serve basis.

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10. Mex Taqueria & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(329)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Cambridge

Booked 13 times today

Mex Taqueria & Bar is a 3 story roof deck restaurant located in the heart of Kendall Square Cambridge near MIT University. Mex boasts an amazing selection of tequilas and mezcals as well as craft beers and specialty cocktails. Make sure to check out our roof deck fireplace and Mezzanine lounge next time you are here. Interested in a booking a private space for your birthday, wedding or business meeting? Email us at Mexprivateevents@gmail.com for reservations of 20 or more. Bring your friends, crush some tacos, drink some margaritas and have a great night!

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Margaret
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was just right. We enjoyed the food and the staff was so helpful.
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EstellaPrice: Expensive• American• Beacon Hill
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4.1
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Mark
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Never dusappoints! Best Mexican spot in the area!
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Mex Taqueria & BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Cambridge
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4.6
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experientialvip
Pittsburgh / Western PA •39 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 24, 2024
The hamburger ( I ordered the Brunch hamburger) was amazing and inventive. But it comes solely, with no accompaniment. So when you add in the cost of fries, or onion rings, the overall price is simply too high in my humble opinion.
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Gordon Ramsay Burger - BostonPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Faneuil Hall
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4.1
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Arlene
Greater Boston •59 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Hadn't been here in years. Very reasonable prices, entrees under $20! Fun place for our group. Waitress was very nice, The food was very good overall. My lobster quesadillas were quite yummy but portion was small, more like an appetizer. Steak fahitas was good, steak not very tender tough and skimpy on rice/ beans. Tacos were enjoyed by 2 of our party. Mexican lasagna was a bit too spicy for the person who got it, and she didn't realize it was a vegetarian dish though ingredients were listed. , maybe should label. Chicken fahitas was generous portion and enjoyed by the party who got them. The flan was good but a bit dense.
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OléPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Cambridge
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4.6
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Veronique
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 19, 2024
It was our first time at Oliveira's Steakhouse and we had a wonderful time. The staff was very friendly and welcoming , the food was delicious. We were impressed with the many choices at the buffet and the options of meat served table-side. I felt that the price was reasonable for the amount of food we got. We chose the All You Can Eat option at $49.99pp and had more than enough to eat, overall it was a great experience and we will definitely come back!
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Oliveira's Steakhouse - SomervillePrice: Moderate• Brazilian Steakhouse• Somerville
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4.3

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50 restaurants available nearby

1. Giulia Restaurant

2. Estella

3. La Brasa

4. Gordon Ramsay Burger - Boston

5. SOURCE Restaurant

6. Mothership Alewife

7. Longfellow

8. Filippo Ristorante

9. Area Four Cambridge

10. Mex Taqueria & Bar

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