Restaurants near Arlington Center Historic District

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1. Tryst Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1666)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Arlington

Booked 9 times today

Tryst Restaurant serves creative American cuisine, using local and seasonal ingredients.

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2. Vintage - Arlington

4.9

Exceptional(43)

££££Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Arlington

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to our newest tearoom addition in Arlington Center. Now also open in the evenings as a wine bar! Our vision for this location was to create a relaxing and fun environment for friends and loved ones to get together and catchup over a cup of tea and a light meal while savoring the cozy European cafe inspired atmosphere. Set across from the beautiful Robbins Library our Arlington tearoom is an inviting destination to experience after a day browsing books.

3. Giulia Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1868)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 15 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.

4. Pammy's

4.8

Exceptional(2369)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cambridge

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.

5. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4975)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 82 times today

Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.

6. Wusong Road

4.7

Exceptional(725)

££££Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Cambridge

Booked 68 times today

Wusong Tiki Bar is Cambridge's local tropical Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Famous for our hand-made baos, crab Rangoons and the best Mai Tai in Boston. Please note if there are no tables available our ground floor bar and 2nd floor bar are available for guests without bookings--subject to availability and during peak hours there may be a queue.All reservations are for a 90-minute experience, and we kindly ask that you respect the guests who follow.Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.

7. Harvest

4.5

Awesome(5350)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 59 times today

A steady Harvard Square presence for almost 50 years, Harvest embodies the ever-evolving spirit of Cambridge and deep respect for culinary tradition. Our seasonal menus marry the innovation of contemporary cooking with a timeless respect for American culinary traditions and an emphasis on local farmers and purveyors. Our spacious bar, fireside dining, and hidden gem of a patio each offer a welcome reprieve from the fast-paced world happening just outside our doors.Serving Lunch, Dinner, and Saturday/Sunday Brunch with seating on our seasonal outdoor Garden Terrace. We highly recommend making a reservation; outside tables are available weather permitting and may be requested but cannot be reserved or guaranteed. Harvest offers Private Dining from 15 to 60 people. Sit-down lunches, dinners, and receptions are just some of the Private Functions Harvest can provide.

8. La Royal

4.6

Exceptional(102)

££££Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Cambridge

Booked 29 times today

Maria Rondeau and JuanMa Calderón of Boston's award-winning Celeste (Eater Boston's 2018 Restaurant of the Year and Esquire Best New Restaurant) and Esmeralda in Vermont (Esquire's 2021 list of Best New Restaurant in America), open La Royal, their newest Peruvian restaurant down the block from their Cambridge home. While at Celeste, JuanMa recreates his mother’s rustic home-cooking that he grew up with in Lima, his menu at La Royal explores the varied cuisines throughout Peru, offering original takes on dishes from the country’s different regions. They also bringing the same spirit of curation and collaboration from both Celeste and Esmeralda to this project… at La Royal, they've collaborated with professor and award-winning cookbook author Darra Goldstein on a selection of macerated liquors. Maria, a trained architect, has designed the space to create an inviting, lived-in feel, with the kitchen at the heart of the whole project.

9. Josephine

4.5

Awesome(411)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Somerville

Booked 30 times today

An homage to the variety in Italian food with a focus on wood fired pizza...Josephine is the latest concept from James Beard nominated Chef Michael Scelfo of smash hits Alden & Harlow, Waypoint, and The Longfellow Bar. Josephine is a celebration of family and food, focused on Italian favorites and simple pleasures.Josephine features deep dish & thin wood fired pizzas and whimsical riffs on classic Italian foods, all set in a lively space. A massive marble bar with craft cocktails, ice cold martinis on tap, and a huge out door space that's dog friendly with an outdoor bar and fire pit will bring you back again and again.

10. Sogno

4.7

Exceptional(1000)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Woburn

Booked 52 times today

Sogno, nestled just north of Boston, sets the standard for culinary excellence, offering a gastronomic journey through regional Italian fare that delights the senses and leaves a lasting impression on patrons. With meticulous attention to detail and a passion for culinary innovation, Sogno restaurant has earned widespread acclaim and a loyal following. Enjoy a buzzing bar with live music Monday - Friday, covered and heated patio dining and an impressing dining room with big booths and banquets overlooking the exposition kitchen and showpiece brick oven.

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Thomas
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food, great service, super fun atmosphere, highly recommend.
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Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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4.6
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NicholasVIP
Greater Boston •47 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
An excellent lunch This was a business lunch — good food and easy ambience for conversation
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HarvestPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.5
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caitlinVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Jul 2025
Food was outstanding and great portions. Tim was a fantastic server. Highly recommend.
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Pammy'sPrice: Very Expensive• American• Cambridge
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4.8
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Frank
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 Jul 2025
The ribs & rabe were outstanding, portions are huge, and wait staff were helpful and attentive.
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Tryst RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Arlington
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4.5
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Rebekah
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 Jun 2025
The tea room is precious..china is deligjtful. Food was very good.
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Vintage - ArlingtonPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Arlington
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4.9

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