Restaurants near Somerville, MA

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Barra

Barra
4.5 (817 reviews)
· Mexican
· $$
Somerville, Union Square
Barra stands out in a sea of tacos and margaritas by replicating the experience of a contemporary Mexico City bar. So, while there certainly are tacos (filled with fried shrimp or stuffed peppers) and many margaritas, you’ll also encounter clamato cocktails, sotol flights, and a stellar menu of sipping mezcals, alongside grilled cactus salad and sautéed grasshoppers.

Mimi's Chuka Diner

Mimi's Chuka Diner
4.9 (270 reviews)
· Chinese
· $
Union Square
At this buzzy Somerville spot, the atmosphere reads New York City diner, but the food might surprise you. Chūka cuisine (or Chinese cuisine viewed through a Japanese lens) takes the stage here, and you can expect signature dishes like sweet-and-sour pork and matzo ball wonton soup.

Josephine

Josephine
4.4 (65 reviews)
· Italian & Pizza
· $
Somerville
Beware, you might just want everything on the menu at this stylish restaurant. Located in Somerville’s Cambria Hotel, chef Michael Scelfo (of Alden & Harlow and Waypoint) serves everything from dry-aged meatballs to deep-dish Margherita pizza to spaghetti with clams in a wood-and-marble-accented dining room with a fire-pit patio outside.

Vera's

Vera's
4.7 (266 reviews)
· American
· $$
Union Square

Kush Modern Mediterranean

Kush Modern Mediterranean
4.7 (73 reviews)
· Mediterranean
· $
Somerville
Kush has just 16 seats — and chef Saba Wahid Duffy wouldn’t want it any other way. Its small scale allows the veteran chef and TV host to cook on her own terms, folding classic Mediterranean and South Asian flavors into dishes like date and tamarind-glazed lamb ribs and harissa brown sugar-braised beef.

June Bug

June Bug
4.8 (1.3K reviews)
· New American
· $$
Somerville
The team behind Somerville’s Field & Vine are out to keep Union Square humble with their latest, even while the neighborhood changes. Here the wood-fired oven serves as a hearth for pizzas, roasted vegetables, and seafood in a space filled with plants and pops of color. Cocktails lean on the classics; the natural wines pull the opposite.

The Independent

The Independent
4.6 (804 reviews)
· American
· $$
Union Square
The Indo is a staple for a reason, and the Somerville haunt doesn’t disappoint with its ever-evolving menu, excellent pours, and game boards.

Field & Vine

Field & Vine
4.8 (4.9K reviews)
· American
· $$
Union Square
Anyone who can make us crave grilled cabbage deserves some sort of medal. And that’s what Andrew Brady and Sara Markey do, crafting masterful plates out of fresh, humble ingredients.

Bronwyn Restaurant

Bronwyn Restaurant
4.8 (77 reviews)
· German
· $$
Union Square

Lehrhaus

Lehrhaus
4.8 (895 reviews)
· Jewish
· $$
Somerville
Here’s a true original — a combination tavern and “house of learning” (or lehrhaus in German) dedicated to Jewish culture. That means classes and book clubs, but also a savory kosher pescatarian menu (the pastrami is made from beets, the “chopped not-liver” from eggplant and nuts) that goes way beyond deli fare.

Tall Order

Tall Order
4.7 (142 reviews)
· New American
· $
Somerville
At this Somerville instant classic from the team behind Daiquiris and Daisies, you’ll be enticed by inventive cocktails (including plenty of low- and no-alcohol options); half a dozen or so New England craft beers on tap; and a leveled-up menu of bar snacks and hearty plates from crispy duck sliders to steak frites.

Zuzu's Petals

Zuzu's Petals
4.7 (517 reviews)
· Wine Bar
· $
Cambridge
This cozy Cambridge spot— the work of Alexandra Whisnant (gâté comme des filles) and Robert MacLean (Picnic & Pantry) — serves all the essentials: wine, cheese, and impeccable dessert.

Avenue Kitchen and Bar

Avenue Kitchen and Bar
4.9 (1.7K reviews)
· American
· $$
Ball Square

Dear Annie

Dear Annie
4.4 (464 reviews)
· Seafood
· $$
Cambridge

Cambridge Common

Cambridge Common
4.7 (2.1K reviews)
· American
· $
Cambridge
This Porter Square fave remains that way thanks to its Hearty pub fare like the 1667 Burger, made with melted cheddar, bacon, pickles and special sauce on an onion roll. If you can nab a seat on their sidewalk patio, don’t skip a pitcher of Blood Orange Margaritas.

The Smoke Shop BBQ - Assembly Row

The Smoke Shop BBQ - Assembly Row
4.5 (2.4K reviews)
· BBQ
· $$
Assembly Row

Civility Social House

Civility Social House
4.6 (819 reviews)
· Gastropub
· $
Somerville
The restaurant scene at Somerville’s Assembly Row is on fire, and a good portion of the heat is coming from this whimsically retro-look establishment from the group behind the nearby Mexican favorite Papagãyo. The eclectic menu ranges from cheese and meat boards to grilled pizza and daily farmers market platter.

Toca Chida

Toca Chida
4.5 (374 reviews)
· Modern Latin
· $$
Assembly Row

Oleana

Oleana
4.8 (14K reviews)
· Mediterranean
· $$$
Cambridge
Every meal feels like a celebration at the beautiful Oleana, where a friendly waiter will help you navigate the mind-boggling, spice-laden meze that critically-acclaimed chef Ana Sortun has dreamt up.

Olivia's Kitchen

Olivia's Kitchen
4.7 (131 reviews)
· Italian
· $
Somerville
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