Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Needham

36 restaurants available nearby

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1. Papa Razzi - Wellesley

4.7

Exceptional(2437)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wellesley

Booked 58 times today

Papa Razzi Wellesley brings classic Italian flavors and hospitality combined with fresh, local ingredients and unparalleled service. Open nightly.

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2. Smith & Wollensky - Wellesley

4.7

Exceptional(1715)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wellesley

Booked 44 times today

Sophisticated ambiance, classic steakhouse. For any occasion. From date nights to large celebrations, we have you covered. Stop by our Church Square location for an unforgettable meal.

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3. Il Massimo - Legacy Place

4.7

Exceptional(2762)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dedham

Booked 72 times today

Il Massimo at Legacy Place is worth the drive for its authentic Italian cuisine. The restaurant, founded by the owners of Pane Vino and Il Massimo, has received rave reviews for its excellent food, attentive service, and pleasant ambiance. Signature dishes like Spaghettoni alla Carbonara and Pesce al Guazzetto are favorites among the locals. The restaurant is described as a local favorite and a go-to place for a memorable meal.

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4. Biltmore Bar & Grill

4.6

Exceptional(538)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newton

Booked 15 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.

5. West on Centre

4.8

Exceptional(760)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Roxbury

Booked 6 times today

West on Centre is an 300 seat restaurant and bar located on Centre Street in Boston's West Roxbury neighborhood. West features a main dining room with open kitchen, classic mahogany bar, and relaxing lounge area with fireplace. The goal at West is to create a neighborhood meeting place that combines style, friendliness, great food and drinks that makes it the perfect night out with friends, neighbors, or just the two of you. Featuring a private dining area, chef's table, and open fireplace, West serves up casual American food, creative cocktails, and offers an affordable wine list. West on Centre has a 50 person private event room with patio.

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6. Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Dedham

3.9

Excellent(34)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Dedham

Booked 3 times today

Uno draws its identity and inspiration from the artisan heritage of the original Pizzeria Uno in Chicago, IL. Each restaurant still makes their Deep Dish Pizza dough fresh every morning. Our Chicago Thin Crust Pizzas are jam-packed with bold flavors. And our new Detroit Style Pizza, with its square shape, crunchy and crispy cheese-baked edge and light and airy crust, is a new favorite among our guests. We offer pizzas that are perfect for all meat-lovers, vegans, and gluten-free guests alike!Today, we are as passionate about craft beer as we are our pizza. We work with quality brewers to bring you a selection of some of the best national, regional and local craft beers. Nothing goes better together than pizza and beer!Our menu also features UNO favorites like the Shrimp & Crab Dip and Rattlesnake Pasta as well as a variety of other apps and pastas, salads, burgers and sandwiches, and entrees.

7. Beehive

4.6

Exceptional(7112)

Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 65 times today

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.

8. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1791)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 20 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. Deuxave

4.7

Exceptional(5072)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 14 times today

Deuxave in Boston's Back Bay is an exceptional restaurant. With its unique blend of contemporary French cuisine and American ingredients, it's praised for its outstanding food quality, excellent service and beautiful presentation. Reviews often highlight the restaurant's 'fantastic service', 'excellent experience' and 'unbelievable' food. It's also noted for its elegant ambiance and 'memorable' nights. So, if you're up for a culinary adventure, 'worth every penny' Deuxave is a must-visit.

10. Black Lamb

4.7

Exceptional(509)

Price: Moderate

• American • South End

Booked 35 times today

Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End. Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries. The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.Please visit our website for details.

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New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Just a great vibe at the Beehive. We went for the first time on Thanksgiving. Great food (and generous portions) friendly and efficient service and fantastic live music. We will be back for sure!
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BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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4.6
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Laura
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious meal- Thanksgiving Dinner- yummy. mom ordered off the menu- seafood arrabiatta. She loved it. Service was wonderful. Arnie our server was so sweet and attentive but not overly so. we were greeted at the door so nicely- felt they were happy we came in and they said goodbye and thanked us- even though they were very busy the cappuccino was actually hot! so many places can't seem to serve HOT cappuccino! it was very busy but we did not feel rushed. love the ambiance- sexy, sophisticated vibe but not stuffy. A bit loud but not as bad as some places I've been. Thank you for a great Thanksgiving! we'll be back! my birthday's coming up.
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SognoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Woburn
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4.7
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LisaM
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We loved Olivia and Erin the Trivia Master is the best around
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Biltmore Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Newton
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4.6
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andreavip
Greater Boston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Always a great meal. The meal took a while to come out but it was fabulous!
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Smith & Wollensky - WellesleyPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Wellesley
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4.7
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Susan
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
Consistently great food! Wonderful service and comfortable environment. Nicely done!
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West on CentrePrice: Moderate• American• West Roxbury
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4.8

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Papa Razzi - Wellesley

2. Smith & Wollensky - Wellesley

3. Il Massimo - Legacy Place

4. Biltmore Bar & Grill

5. West on Centre

6. Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Dedham

7. Beehive

8. Giulia Restaurant

9. Deuxave

10. Black Lamb

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