Restaurants near Balch Playground

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1. Rossetti Restaurant of Beverly

4.7

Exceptional(1866)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Beverly

Booked 18 times today

Nestled in Beverly, Rossetti Restaurant offers a delightful mix of classic Italian flavors and modern culinary innovation. This family-owned gem, with a legacy spanning generations, provides a warm and inviting atmosphere for every guest. As you enter, the enticing aroma of freshly baked bread and simmering sauces welcomes you. The contemporary decor, featuring high ceilings and spacious seating, enhances your dining experience. Our menu showcases a diverse array of dishes, all made with the finest ingredients and a commitment to authentic Italian cuisine. Begin your meal with our grilled pizza, topped with blue cheese, balsamic vinegar, local honey, caramelized onions, mozzarella, and chives. For a classic, try the Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Scampi, prepared with the freshest seafood and a hint of family-secret magic. For your main course, savor our pasta dishes, including the Braciole, a traditional beef dish rolled with herbs, or the flavorful Eggplant Parmesan, a vegetarian delight. Join us for a memorable dining experience at Rossetti Restaurant.

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2. Pellana Steakhouse

4.9

Exceptional(4275)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Peabody

Booked 53 times today

We serve the finest Prime Grade Steaks and Chops as well as the freshest seafood that arrives daily and is simply prepared to express its true flavor. Our award winning wine list is a shining example of our caliber of restaurant. It boasts over 400 bottles of the finest varietals from The United States, Italy, France, Germany, South America & beyond. Come join us for an intimate dinner, a gathering of friends & family or a nightcap at the bar. We’ll show you why so many call us the North Shore’s best "Boston Experience."

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3. Toscana Bar Italiano

4.9

Exceptional(1351)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Beverly

Booked 14 times today

When the techniques of old world Italian cuisine meets the style and sophistication of modern dining. An intimate dining experience with a menu that ranges from shareable appetizers and small plates to Chef's authentic Italian specials. Well known for stylish cocktails including our famous Espresso Martini, and sophisticated wine program. Igloo dining is now available during the winter months!

4. Ellis Square Social

4.5

Awesome(724)

££££Price: Moderate

• International • Beverly

Booked 2 times today

Ellis Square Social is a neighborhood restaurant and craft cocktail bar located in historic Ellis Square, in the heart of downtown Beverly. Our Depression era building features a bustling dining room, with an authentic tin ceiling, reclaimed wood floor, period lighting, and tufted banquette, providing a warm and comfortable space for an evening out. Casual diners have the choice to seat at our beautiful cast pewter bar for a classic cocktail or craft beer as well as high tops around the bar and counter seating on the window overlooking Cabot Street. At Ellis Square Social, we believe in serving an outstanding home-made product in a sustainable and responsible way, while helping the local economy by buying from local producers.

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5. Ledger Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(2713)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Salem

Booked 24 times today

This historically unique location houses the new restaurant from Matt O'Neil chef/owner of The Blue Ox in Lynn. O'Neil collaborates with Executive Chef, Daniel Gursha, formerly of Bambara, Cambridge and A Voce and Bouley in New York City, offering a progressive New England concept, where traditional 19th-century dishes, cocktails, and techniques will be elevated with 21st-century resources.

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6. Bonefish Harry's - Beverly

4.6

Exceptional(455)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beverly

Bonefish Harrys is a west coast style tiki themed restaurant featuring west coast tacos, fresh local fish, great smash burgers, handcrafted tiki cocktails as well as steak, chicken and vegetarian options. We are located a short 2 minute walk to The Cabot theatre and a quick ten minute Uber ride from downtown Salem.

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7. Daniella's Ristorante - Peabody

4.7

Exceptional(2828)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Peabody

Booked 43 times today

Daniella’s Ristorante is best described as a true Italian dining experience... Classic Italian dishes, an elegant European-inspired wine list, and creative cocktails in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere with the hint of big city charm you have come to love from our restaurants.

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8. Daniella's Cafe & Market - Danvers

4.9

Exceptional(1770)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Danvers

Booked 22 times today

HOMEMADE ITALIAN DISHES, SANDWICHES, SALADS AND DESSERTSOur made to order take-out menu has been updated and reflects all of your Daniella's Cafe favorites including TRUFFLE FRIES!! Also, our "Family Dinners" are now able to be ordered any time of day! Did someone say Tenderloin and Risotto for lunch?? Yum! We still have our cases stocked with Prepared Foods and Pastries available for purchase in our Market. Don't forget to snag that bottle of White or Red to complete your Italian experience. Remember our motto EAT PASTA...DRINK WINE...BE ITALIAN!

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9. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

4.7

Exceptional(350)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 12 times today

Nathaniel’s Restaurant at the Hawthorne Hotel offers a perfect start and end to any day. The morning hours are bright with the wall of windows, the plates are creative and include all the Breakfast favorites; Pancakes, Waffles, our Hearty Hawthorne Breakfast, and our Famous house-made Hawthorne Corned Beef Hash!Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Nathaniel’s transforms into a lounge-like atmosphere, with candles, live piano and acoustic entertainment or ambient music playing from our brass gramophone. Sit beside the baby grand piano, beneath the famed author’s portrait, or in front of the historical culinary tribute cabinet and you will find there is a reason our guests have loved Nathaniel’s Restaurant for decades.Our Tavern restaurant offers a comfortable pub style atmosphere, with our toasty fireplace and warm ambience, you can't help but sink into our comfy arm chairs, while sipping a hot toddy! Join us to experience our Executive Chef, Vanessa Still's, fantastic menu!

10. Sala

4.4

Awesome(29)

££££Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Beverly

Booked 3 times today

Discover the culinary delights of Sala Restobar, an undiscovered treasure in Beverly. Enjoy lively, communal dishes that draw inspiration from Southeast Asian street food, infused with a contemporary flair. Relish in tapas-style offerings, enjoy our unique cocktails and craft beers, or delve into our wide selection of wines. This cozy, intimate bar offers the ideal setting for a fun and creative dining adventure. Sala features live soft Jazz every Thursday, Friday and Saturday to help you relax and unwind. A truly special new restaurant that is chef owned and operated with personal passion.

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Updated on 19/05/2025

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JulieVIP
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was excellent as always! Thanks for a great night!
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Pellana SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Peabody
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4.9
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Brenda
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was delicious!!. I recommend the tiramisu martini and espresso martini. Also for dessert the affogato with salted caramel was perfection.
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Daniella's Ristorante - PeabodyPrice: Expensive• Italian• Peabody
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4.7
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JeffVIP
Greater Boston •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was outstanding and the service was excellent.
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Toscana Bar ItalianoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Beverly
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4.9
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Peter
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing service,amazing food, never disappoints. from the popovers to the pastas to the Uber cold oysters and amazing desserts. Would highly recommend.
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Ledger Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Salem
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4.8
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Chet
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great veal parm as well as the eggplant . The glazed Brussels sprouts….delicious
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Rossetti Restaurant of BeverlyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Beverly
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4.7

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