Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Boston Metro North

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are great for groups in Boston Metro North? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Paradiso Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (496)

$30 and under

Italian

Swampscott

About the restaurant

Paradiso Ristorante is a family-friendly restaurant located across from the Swampscott train station. Small kitchen with big flavors.
Executive Chef Benedetto Carenza from Avellino, Italy prepares Italian cuisine that will make you want to lick your plate. All menu items are cooked to order. Quality is our number one priority. Enjoy the ambiance of our “soon” newly renovated lounge and dining room. The casual atmosphere of our lounge offers 6 flat screen TVs, along with our dining room, outdoor heated patio and outdoor tent.

Top review

CarenVIP

Dined on Nov 9, 2024

We love coming to Paradiso for dinner especially when we have Michael as our server! He’s the best and the food is delicious!

Toscana's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1617)

$30 and under

Italian

Peabody

About the restaurant

Everyone is family at our flagship Toscana location. Our philosophy is to never cut corners and always do things the old school Italian way. All sauces, dressings, ravioli and desserts are made from scratch, daily. You can be sure that anything you eat today, was prepared today. We'll match it with a fantastic wine & cocktail list and friendly, neighborhood service!

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Bari

Dined 3 days ago

Our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was delicious and the drinks perfect!

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Popular dish

Chicken Marsala

Teresa's Italian Eatery

4.7

4.7 (455)

$30 and under

Italian

North Reading

About the restaurant

An upscale casual restaurant, serving the finest Italian dishes along with many great American favorites, oven baked pizza, hand cut steaks & much more. Patio dining and takeout available!

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MikeVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Very good ... Everything was as expected with nothing was unpleasant... Would recommend...

Toscana Forno

4.7

4.7 (351)

$30 and under

Italian

Peabody

About the restaurant

At Toscana Forno, we want you to feel like you’re at home. That’s why we’re so excited about our new restaurant in South Peabody.

When you step through the doors of Toscana Forno, you’ll be transported from your everyday life into a place where no one is rushing around, there’s no stress and everyone is having fun. You can relax with friends, enjoy the company of family or even just take some time out for yourself and sit back with a glass of wine while you wait for your meal—or two.

What makes us different? Well, we’ve got an amazing, knowledgeable staff and exciting menu full of delicious comfort food that’s sure to satisfy even the pickiest eater in your group (and if it doesn’t, you can always order something else!). We also serve up some seriously delicious drinks that pair perfectly with our food!

We’re open seven days a week and have plenty of space for large groups or smaller gatherings too—whatever kind of night you’re looking for, we’ve got it covered!

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Deb

Dined 2 days ago

Went today for a holiday lunch. Food was fabulous, though slow to come out of the kitchen. We were not rushed, which was really nice. Everyone was happy with their meal. Highly recommend!

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Tavern in the Square - Burlington

4.6

4.6 (1745)

$30 and under

American

Burlington

About the restaurant

Grab your co-workers, friends, family and go!

Burlington, MA is quickly becoming a bustling business hub and Tavern in the Square Burlington is the perfect lunch, brunch or happy hour spot to kick it with co-workers or catch the game with friends. Our menu caters to every appetite big or small. Whether you are looking to sink your teeth into our delicious burgers, unwind with an after work cocktail, or try something healthy like our Gluten Free options, Tavern in the Square has something to satisfy everyone.

Located across the parking lot of Burlington Mall, Tavern in the Square is the perfect spot to relax after a day of shopping with one of our 50 ice cold draft beers in the bar or while people watching on our patio.

Follow us on Instagram: @taverninthesquare & Twitter: @TavernintheSq

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BethVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This is one of the best tavern in the square restaurants. We had the greek chopped salad with chicken, chicken nachos, steak salad and Everything was delicious. Server was friendly and attentive.

Post

4.6

4.6 (149)

$30 and under

American

Hamilton

About the restaurant

Even though Post is a new name for most of us, it has been an important part of South Hamilton history since 1924. The historic building at 16 Bay Rd. was home to the South Hamilton Post Office, and a place for residents to send and pick up letters. In response to the Great Depression, and a drop in the postage rate (from three cents to 2 cents), the Postmaster added more opportunities for residents to pick up their mail. At Post, which at the time was known as “the brick block building”, letters were piled on a table, and a bell was rung to let residents know that they could come and retrieve their mail. Keeping with that tradition, guests of Post will have an opportunity to “Ring the Bell”, which signifies that they have bought a beer for our hard working kitchen and waitstaff. Whether you are coming in to dine with family and friends, grabbing a drink and an appetizer, or picking up takeout on the way home, Post is here for you – rain or shine.

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Richard

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Great food and nice neighborhood ambiance. A nice neighborhood establishment with many locals.

Redstone American Grill - Burlington

4.5

4.5 (2368)

$31 to $50

American

Burlington

About the restaurant

Important dining information:

Restaurant Hours are as follows (kitchen closes an hour prior to restaurant close):
Monday-Thursday: Lunch 11-4, Dinner 4-10
Friday-Saturday: Lunch 11-4, Dinner 4-11
Sunday: Brunch 10-2, Dinner 2-10

Reservations do not guarantee any type of table, though we will do our best to accommodate any requests.

We have a 10 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time.

We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date.

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roberta

Dined 1 day ago

A delicious lunch at the Redstone. The server Brendan K was a great waiter, he was pleasant, everything was correct that we all ordered. Really nice person. Sat by the fireplace which was so nice on a cold winter day. Everyone had a great time . We would go back again, all six of us..

Not Your Average Joe's Peabody

4.5

4.5 (592)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Peabody

About the restaurant

From our famous focaccia and dipping oil, to our legendary pizza, salads, and sandwiches, we offer something for everyone at Not Your Average Joe's. Come in for fan favorites like our Mustard Crusted Chicken or Steak Tips, stay for the extended list of wines, craft beer, and crafted cocktails. We serve an extensive gluten free menu, happy hour, weekend brunch, and have full-service lunch and dinner 7 days a week in the dining room or bar area.

Not Your Average Joe's Peabody is a family-style restaurant that offers a bar area, main dining room, and wide array of seating options from high tops to booths to community tables. Our restaurant sits in the beautiful Northshore Mall near Sears, Legal Sea Foods, and the Sears Auto Center. Located just off Yankee Division Highway, it has easy access to Lahey Medical Center Peabody, the Salem Country Club, Bishop Fenwick High School, Endicott Square Shopping Center and more.

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RichardVIP

Dined on Nov 26, 2024

Enjoyable evening.. Had a meeting there and found the service to be excellent..

The Autograph American Tavern

4.5

4.5 (143)

$30 and under

American

Andover

About the restaurant

Now Open! Enjoy Lunch and Dinner at our American Tavern. Family friendly and perfect for the sports enthusiast.