The best Restaurants in Waltham ranking of February 2025
230 restaurant menus in Waltham, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"This particular location seems like they are always changing hands, and the staff seems like they don't always know what they are doing, but the food..."
LuLu Bell
"Boston market is amazing the people in the food are amazing people go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need at sometimes they're..."
Cy Bourque
"You know I was going to give it 4 but the guy that helped us was so nice and energetic. the chicken was good. Need to work on their sides. Got the..."
Quincy Williams
"Rice,mashed potatoes and quarter white chicken is the way to go. The ladies working later in the night were very polite and attentive. I belive all..."
Regina Kang
"Would've given 5 stars if I could've gotten someone to answer the phone to order ahead & if they had another person working. Instead of 1 person..."
Rick Muise
"Great food, standard Boston Market. Not much else to..."
"I enjoyed the time spent at City Streets, with friends and co-workers. It was a relaxed setting, with enough table space to be comfortable turning..."
Cynthia Lathrop
"You'll find me at City Streets at least three times a week.. why.? because I love everything about this place... the food and drinks are very good,..."
Steve Lydon
"Amazing food variety. Delicious food and drinks. Great private room and the most beautiful outdoor seating. All of the staff were extremely friendly...."
Brianna Robbins
"Retirement party in the back room. Beautiful modern great room. Food was great, service was exceptional, booking was easy. Thank you City Streets..."
Fern Pina Rizzelli
"I really like this place. They’ve got great bar food and strong drinks. My friends and I go there..."
Phyl London
"I can't wait to go again service was great ... I had ribs and the meat fell right off the bone...."
Yvonne Hanley
"I had the turkey burger and sweet potatoes fries, they were..."
Claire LeBlanc
"We had a 90th birthday luncheon today at City Streets!! It was wonderful!! Our waitress Jen was amazing and Marianne Marston was great!! The food..."
Joan Lally Castellano
"Great food and staff. Excellent specials throughout the week and just an overall great..."
Eric Korpalski
"Just had the swordfish tacos. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. Perfectly seasoned and cooked fish and the hint of heat in the pic made for an awesome meal...."
Dave B
"Best Bloody Mary I’ve had in years! Yummy food..."
Caryl Dlugy
"Just plain awesome ,best wings,steak was perfect ,veggies were super good,reasonably priced ,gonna be my new hang..."
Gregory P Mahoney
"Ordered the Mac and cheese with honey BBQ chicken, it was the perfect blend. So yummy! The nachos were great as..."
Wanda Aquino
"Salads & appetizers are awesome! The outside dining area is great at..."
Lynn Gawlik
"Food and drinks were good. Even with all covid restrictions we have a good time. Definitely coming..."
Robert Wike
"Amazing burgers 🍔. They follow the pandemic guidelines and my server was really nice. I definitely..."
Mayer Ling
"I cannot say enough good things about city streets! This is my favorite local restaurant, not only is the food and drinks always delicious but the..."
Juliet Collings
"Great spot with excellent service. I had eaten outside on the patio before and it was good but eating inside at the bar was great. The..."
Mike
"City Streets never disappoints. The staff is always friendly and attentive, the food is excellent, best nachos! The restaurant is clean with a fun..."
Jamie Graceffa
"Would certainly recommend trying this place. Exceptional character, flavorful food, fantastic service. I recommend this..."
"Hands down the best wings in the city. Big, meaty and delicious. We also had their nachos. So different with all the toppings served in a skillet..."
Anthony Susi
"What another great experience
There. The Quality of the food and the service from Courtney the Bartender. I took my father there to have lunch and..."
Kenneth Taylor
"The wings are the best ever. The sandwiches are really good too. The place is always jumping whenever I have gone- with good reason too- the place is..."
Tricia Robey
"had a pastrami sandwich with onion rings and they were both spot on - asked for extra pickles and received them - and could not decide on my mustard..."
Stephanie Mandell
"I cannot say enough about Shopper's. The food is great and the service is awesome! The servers & bartenders always welcome us by name. Its definitely..."
Cheryl Schubert
"Stopped just by chance and glad I did. The boneless wings are fantastic! Nice place with a good staff and the atmosphere for the Patriots game was..."
Dewain Hulett
"I love this place. It just has an immediate good feel and the staff is..."
Marc Harrison
"Pretty much what you're looking for in a sports bar. Nice atmosphere, PLENTY of TV's, food is darned good for a bar, service is on point, and the..."
Erik Lovequist
"Always a great place to go . Wonderful staff and food . Karaoke is always fun..."
Christine M. Lucente
"A great place to eat and drink.the owners treat you like..."
Louis Papia
"The wings are awesome! Great home town family owns the place and treats everyone..."
Stephen McGovern
"A good welcoming place with good food and very friendly service . If I am ever in the area again it will be my first choice for a good meal and a..."
Daniel Loop
"First time there and it was amazing. I will be going again if I'm ever in the..."
"This place knows how to take care of their clients. Always with a very welcoming demeanor. The food is conveniently priced, constantly delightful and..."
Winston Morton
"Best Taiwanese/Chinese food I’ve had in Massachusetts. I get the spicy chicken and the spicy Mulan fish. These are what I recommend for spice..."
Raymond Huang
"Fantastic food, great flavors! We moved to the area this summer and have been enjoying meals from Mu Lan ever since. We definitely..."
Julia Harty
"Ordered takeout last week.
Have had countless positive experiences here over the past 8-9 years. I think my wife made the point best: It's..."
Samuel Leroy-Melamed
"We are new to the area and found Mu Lan via google search with great reviews. For a Sunday night at 20:00 it was extremely busy. The staff were very..."
Walter van Dusen
"Mulan is a good Chinese restaurant with nice modern decor. Staffs are polite and food is served pretty quick. Spicy mulan fish is their signature..."
"Just left after having my daughters communion party here. Absolutely could not have been more pleased with the food and service. We had the back room..."
Kimberly Blinn
"I ordered the wings & tater tots...OMG...the best I've ever eaten. The quality & the quantity of food I was served was absolutely..."
Shonette Bender-Madison
"My brother Gary and I enjoyed an exquisitely spiced 'Blackened Shrimp Tacos' dish served with citrus aioli, Spanish rice, black beans and pineapple..."
Caron Bryan
"One of the best (if not the best) in house Veggie Burgers Ive ever had. The service was attentive, friendly, patient and non intrusive. Good food,..."
Maria Grace
"Great food and atmosphere!! We were in town from Houston and thought it was an awesome place to..."
Michelle Rice Spencer
"We celebrated one of my sisters Birthday there! There were about 40 of us set up at the far end with lots of room. They served appetizers. My..."
Rose Attardo
"Best bartender ever. Food was good too. She remembers us even when we haven’t come for months. Has a great sense of humor and is always friendly..."
Catherine Bradway
"Had the black and blue burger and it was fantastic! Meat practically melts in your..."
Jordan Goth
"Love this place. Been here twice now and would definitely recommend it. Excellent draught beer selection and the food has been awsome. My waitress..."
Ryan Hedges
"Yesterday was our first time we came to that excellent restaurant. But It is no doubt not the last. We passed a splendid evening with the efficient..."
Braylon Stephens
"Food was amazing. On a Tuesday night it was quite full and I can see why. While it could be loud at times because of that the restaurant was worth..."
Renee Moffa
"I honestly enjoyed the dishes and customer service, good location next to my residence. The staff members are always super nice. Will come visit..."
Don Burleigh
"Good beer selection and good food. Reasonable prices. Friendly..."
Patrick Callaghan
"I go to this great restaurant quite a bit! This is my favorite place to to have a good dinner. I go to this spot routinely. The cooking is very..."
Dayton Charles
"I'm not often impressed with burgers, but this is one of 2 places I've found in Massachusetts that will actually serve you a rare cheeseburger. It..."
Georgia Wilhelmson
"Copper house tavern in great for drinks, apps, and sandwiches. We go here fairly frequently. They were incredibly accommodating when I scheduled a..."
Michaela Schultz
"large selection of craft beers. I'd go for this restaurant only for this reason. Had a burger there was great, but the Asian rice bowl was so..."
"Had dinner here many times in the past during business trips to Waltham. Then recently again after a couple of years after the lock down. The menu..."
Dia Ali
"Came here for a private dining event. Really enjoyed the drinks, charcuterie entrees and beignettes for dessert. Our server, Jennifer kept up really..."
Mrs. McCorry
"Had a good dinner here and sat outside on their patio to enjoy some sunshine. The staff was very nice and attentive and the on draft beer was cold..."
Mike
"Met a friend for lunch today. Excellent experience all around. Our server, whose name I regrettably cannot remember, was lovely and attentive but not..."
Jennifer Hellwig
"Loved the covered outdoor dining with heat lamps. My salad was tasty, and the donuts were SO GOOD. Also, friendly service and kudos to kitchen for..."
M J
"In the area visiting friends. Stopped in for lunch. Enjoyed the red Sangria. The crispy Brussels sprouts were OK. My main dish which was a crispy..."
Brian Costa
"Me and my daughter was on a college visit and it's our first time in the area. We googled the best place to eat and we decided to come to the this..."
"Great vibe! Great music!! Joco is a great guy..."
Gary Pease
"First time there and loved it. Great atmosphere, quick/good service. Trivia night and the DJ was amazing. I'll definitely be..."
David Murgo
"Awesome place! Joco is the..."
Joaquin Lopez
"Awesome bar! Great atmosphere, food, beer, and staff! I definitely recommend..."
Britney Christina
"Our favorite place in Waltham! Killer beer selection, the best bartenders and the food is great too. Also, love the space with brick, chalkboards..."
Erica Ewing
"Great local bar. Place is extremely clean. Bar staff is super friendly and they have great bar food as well. Always a fun time..."
Anthony Susi
"Lovely bar! Great staff, good food and drink!. The bartenders are so nice and friendly!..."
Anderson McQueen
"Great..."
Will Huff
"One of my favorite places to go. Great food and..."
Chris Wolf
"The draft list is awesome, the bartenders are always very..."
Mike Pettengill
"Great local bar yummy food and an array of..."
Julie Baker
"Great food, tasty drinks and friendly staff! Great spot for live music..."
Justin Jose
"One of my favorite bars in Waltham. Over my stay I've had the Chili, Steak Tips, Quesadillas, Wings and the Hot Dogs. I didn't go wrong any time. The..."
Jason Buchanan
"Such a gem in the middle of Waltham. The drinks and music are good and the atmosphere is fun. The best part is the staff though. Jonathan (the owner)..."
Laura Burroughs
"The owner was bartending which is a huge shock these days! Best bar and bite experience I've had in the area so far. Just moved into the area about a..."
Larry Norton
"Jocos is a great Moody st dive bar with good food. It’s somewhat small so seating for a large group can be hard. The staff is super friendly and..."
Mike
"Small bar with really good food and drink. I ordered a fireside martini and was not disappointed. They have a variety of food choices...not just..."
Jackie Treska
"For a bar, jocks has surprisingly good adorable food.
Edit:. Was looking back at old reviews and I must have enjoyed the drinks here as well! Not..."
E N
"Such a lively place! Lively crowd and great music! The bartenders are cheerful and their hot wings are really hot 🌶️
Great place to spend a..."
"I love this place! Great food, great people! Reasonably priced, great food served by an awesome group of people, you can't go wrong. Table or counter..."
jeremy lowe
"i got the Belgian waffle with peanut butter and a side of corned beef hash. the waffle had a crisp exterior and fluffy interior with a good flavor...."
Johnny boy
"I and a friend went to have breakfast at Heidi on a week day. The restaurant was busy, but not crowded. Folks were pleasant, most knew one another..."
Nam Tran
"This diner is beyond expectation. It's my first time here and I love this place. My boyfriend ordered Salmon Benedict and I had French toast with..."
CW
"Best place for breakfast in the area. Always good food and staff is always pleasant. It’s a family run business and the family are just good..."
"10/24/15 -- I stumbled upon Grassfields Food and Spirits in Waltham and after looking at their lunch menu I decided to pay them a visit on this very..."
The Daily Lunch
"Very accommodating. The scallops and steak tips were fairly priced for about $10. The placed was packed at lunch with a slight wait. The scallops..."
ChefJim
"My friends and I dined here after a day of skiing on a Friday. The decor is pleasant with lots of spacious seating for dining and a cozy bar/high top..."
Sophie Donohue
"Grassfield's is one of my regular places for dinner with friends. We have always had good food, good cocktails, and pleasant and helpful waitstaff...."
Robin Talkowski
"This restaurant is my first choice place. Of all restaurants I know I like it most. I never miss an opportunity to go to visit this restaurant...."
Kendall Brady
"The menu is almost identical to Jimmy's Steer House in Arlington. Excellent quality steak, seafood, and Italian cuisine at very affordable prices...."
Dick Caro
"FOOD was okay, definitely not the best tasting food to me but it was..."
Carl Foster
"Stopped by on a whim with family after a quick trip back from Salem. Very courteous staff and social distancing/masks were well observed, with..."
Isaac Yang
"This restaurant is absolutely one of the coolest restaurants in the neighborhood. Always when I visit this place I am absolutely pleased. They keep..."
"This restaurant is my favored. I go to a lot of restaurants but here I constantly return again and again. The stuff is very professional and the..."
Annabelle Tieu
"It's mostly take out. The food was okay. We ordered Vegetable fried rice, Pork W. Garlic Sauce, Shrimp W. Garlic Sauce and Happy family. The taste..."
Shavik Harindra Gunarathne
"I like to eat here. Quite unusual food, but fans of this cuisine will definitely like it. Besides, there are very modest prices and this is another..."
Susan Boniek
"They offer a vast variety of delicious food. I liked eating here. Staff members are always very friendly, prices are reasonable and the spot is..."
Doug Aquino
"jimmy very..."
egg man
"Had a fantastic experience in this place with my daughter. The food came fast and the customer service is just great. Prices are..."
"ALWAYS satisfied with the customer service and food is cooked to perfection every visit. (Buffalo chicken Macaroni and cheese is by far my favorite..."
Kylie Silvonic
"Awesome pizzas consistent quality in friendly staff. Come to Papa Gino’s if you want to feel like..."
taylor lee
"Just got carry-out and I was truly impressed by the professionalism, politeness and overall decency if a particular employee. Ryan.
I know it was..."
Boston Legend
"Food is almost always great. Staff is always so nice & friendly! Waltham is my go to papa G’s..."
Samantha A
"We had a simple mistake with an order and Taylor the manager was so accommodating and resolved the issue right away!! Food was also..."
dakota willette
"The best pizza I have had in years! Staff always does a wonderful job and has never gotten my order wrong. (I am picky) Love, love Love..."
Theresa Ahlberg
"Pizza was delicious. Taylor made our pizza. The gentleman who took the order over the phone was courteous and the pizza was ready on time. We get our..."
Laura Hilton
"This isn’t just any Papa Gino’s. The Papa Gino’s in Waltham is my favorite because they are always consistent with quality and time. It helps..."
"A refreshing addition to Moody Street. Beautiful ambiance, wonderfully friendly and professional staff, delicious and locally sourced menu items and..."
Ashley LaBossiere
"Killer beers and cocktails but fantastic food too! From fresh cut French fries to short ribs and charcuterie.... even dessert! One of my best dining..."
Matt Lambo
"The wait for BT&T created high expectations and they deliver on all of them. Great food, excellent beer selection and top shelf..."
Steve Benoit
"The drink selection is great and I've loved so many of the dishes I've tried. Their Sunday brunch is sooo good - I just wish it started earlier. ..."
Liz Babinski Baker
"Stopped in last night and was instantly impressed with the warm greeting, the atmosphere, and the beer menu. Met Matt, the head chef, who's a great..."
Steve Robb
"What a treat to be at Brewer's Tap and Table for their soft opening. Fabulous space combined with Nancy's charm and Matt's culinary genius. I just..."
Susan Granahan Colgan
"Great space! Food was really good and plentiful. The staff..."
Hector Contreras
"This place is great. Amazing food, great beer, and cool..."
Chris Lockey
"Great service, lots of great beers and the food was good. The guys playing guitar tonight were awesome. Sorry I missed the name. Very large range of..."
bob m
"Absolutely fabulous experience. When you’re first seated, they bring over beer samples. The food was absolutely amazing and they had a great beer..."
Kaitlin
"Really fun spot for some beers, cocktails, and good eats with beautiful indoor dining and outdoor seating as well. We sat at the bar and service was..."
Mike
"Great outdoor patio area and delicious food and drinks! What an awesome spot that has so much potential. Gave us some beer samples right when we sat..."
Lukas Shannon
"Tasty food. Good Covid experience. Sat outside and had above average food with good waiter. They have a fire pit too which looks inviting. Huge beer..."
"Best mocha latte I've ever had! Great service and the food was very flavorful, I can't wait to go..."
Justin Nicolas Martel
"Breakfast is perfect; lunch is even better. I don't drink coffee but everything else I've had has been delicious. I love the eclectic music..."
John Becker
"Exceptional service. Friendly, helpful, engaging. Spacious and comfortable atmosphere. Very fortunate to life right down the..."
Matt Cook
"xcellent coffee, comfort and energy; great place to duck into for literally some of the best espresso anywhere! Also good networking venue, many..."
Howard A Phillips
"My favorite home town café. Love this place. Love these..."
Kellie Harrington
"Great all around. Excellent coffee, phenomenal staff, wonderful..."
Steven P. Rodríguez
"I love to go here whenever I'm visiting my daughter at Brandeis. The coffee is fantastic and they have the best chocolate eclairs evah!
they have..."
Adrienne Hudson Newlon
"Love the chicken salad wrap and the crimson Berry ice..."
Jenn-Ann Caruso
"I LOVE Cafe on the Common. Great place to meet, talk and just..."
Linda Marks
"Great place! Good eats and drinks. Loved the..."
Jill Rene Stone
"I am lucky enough to call this place my JOB. Deliciousness..."
Maggie Kinzel
"I love the music, the vibe, the people, and the..."
Chaitanya Joshi
"Love this place. Coffee great. Makes my life..."
Chris Gamble
"The best in..."
Gary Morrison
"Vegan..."
Christine Hoyt
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Nick Hahn
"Love the casual atmosphere here. Great Cold Brew! They use Dean's Beans Ring of Fire for cold Brew. The pastries and quiches are..."
ChefJim
"Pretty much the only noteworthy european-american style Café in Waltham.The sandwiches and wraps are good/overpriced, but the leaf and..."
Nlitwer@gmail.com
"Location is great, with access to the commuter rail, bus lines, and plenty of street parking. The shop is spacious, with high roofs, large couches,..."
Peter Cabral
"Biscuits are tasty and coffee is amazing. Great place to chill by yourself or meet with friends. The staff is pretty cool. Just one suggestion:..."
Andres Borja
"I love this local coffee shop! They use locally roasted beans so their coffee is super fresh. They shots of espresso are rich. I always order an..."
Christie Raymond
"It's always so nice here, I come here before work and grab a bite to eat. I think they're hiring,..."
Cassidy Mannen
"A nice coffee shop with great espresso and good bakery items. It has a warm atmosphere and easy place to do work, read, or meet up with a friend...."
Jimmy Lipko
"Came in for cold brew coffee and pleasantly surprised they have oat milk. The cold brew coffee was delicious and I would recommend it. My wife has..."
Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon Black Beans and White Rice
Cola
Rice and Black Beans with Beef
Oxtail
Rice and beans
Juice
Chicken Hearts
Pork
Rice Beans Garlic Steak Chicken
Fruit Avocado Steak and Chicken
Sit down
South American
Brazilian
Dinner
Lunch
"Good food and very reasonable pricing. Staff is always nice! Parking is hard to find specially during the busy lunch hours. Every weekday there are..."
Thomas Da Silva
"Good quality food, ask for meet @ the window. The beef ribs and spicy sausage are..."
Jason Zhou
"Good variety of food for small place. They charge by weight and I'm not convinced of how they weigh the food for eat in so I usually take it to..."
"First time at this location. There system looks amazing. Clerks friendly and fast and..."
Michelle Cote Elmore
"So much better than the one up the street on Lexington St.! The food is made to order, the place is well lit & comfortably warm, & the staff is..."
Vicki Beyranevand
"Mild language barrier, but the woman who waited on me did her best to communicate with a smile. I also had a fabulous conversation with a 5 year old ..."
Julie Langbort
"I had the new Citrus Asian Chicken salad. I really liked it. The dressing has a sweet and tart flavor. The greens were fresh and crisp and there were..."
Ronald Martin
"This was the first time at this location, it was just as delicious as at other locations. A little weirded out that I was getting ready to place my..."
LuLu Bell
"My favorite place to eat in the morning 🌄
Always fresh and clean..."
Bentley Taxi of waltham
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"Very friendly, fast service and my order was ready within a few minutes. Thank..."
Steven Fennessy
"Order online was quick and easy. Very satisfied with my tuna sandwich - delicious!!!..."
tashi phuntsok
"Recently, I ordered 6 pizzas the night before my daughter's birthday party. They showed up exactly on time, and the order was correct (5 out of the 6..."
Mandy Durie
"So far been in four to five times and everything that has been tried has been excellent do not change anything. But if meatballs are homemade add a..."
Michelle G
"Good food. Reasonable..."
Thomas Slaman
"Good prices and a wide selection to choose from. Have only tried their subs, but the chicken salad is pretty good and they have bologna, which is..."
"Today I got a venti mocha cookie crumble Frappuccino, an impossible sandwich, and the berry trio parfait. Delicious! The store was very busy when I..."
Leandra Ninobla
"Small location compared to others but that doesn't stop these guys from popping cold brew coffees out and warming up your bagel. Never had any issues..."
Leda Botelho
"I love the options here, and the drinks are so delicious and refreshing . However, of late, their operating hours have been..."
Phile S
"This Starbucks was a hit! Fast drive thru in my opinion and drinks taste amazing! Great attitudes from the..."
"Today they received 4 stars. They are normally on point but person taking the order was off today. They made it right but took more time than..."
Fred Marroquin
"it's clean inside and they are fast although i wish people sitting inside that aren't eating would put their masks back on. i got a hot chocolate,..."
"Mouth watering food. From the pizza to the calzones to the catering! Chicken parm, shrimp, pasta! My go to for all of my..."
AJ Pappas
"10/10 best pizza shop I have ever been to around the waltham area. Staff is very friendly and organized. Ive never had any bad experience coming..."
Emrys Christopher
"Best pizza place in Waltham hands down everything you order is great I've tried almost everything here. The steak and cheese are definitely one of my..."
Thomas Buccella
"I've been coming to this place for years by far the best pizza shop in waltham. I've never had any food here that wasnt good. Highly recommend..."
Matthew Hughes
"I celebrated my birthday yesterday in this delicious restaurant. I am glad to say that we passed a awesome evening and the place was no doubt one of..."
"Truest authentic Ugandan food. Try the coconut..."
Allen Williams
"Loved it
It was a lovey day. Lovely food. Sweet..."
Hezitaritah Thorpe
"The best African food I've ever had was in this Karibu..."
Dee Jay Jaymo Kasenge
"I wasn't sure what to have for dinner, so they served me a little of everything. When they came by to ask me my favorite, I could honestly say "All..."
Henry Schmitt
"The food is consistently fresh and tasty, cashiers hands out fantastic service. I love how neat it is and character. Will come back..."
Alexander N
"Good food resonable..."
chua timothy
"I love their Samosas and kubaragras! Staff are polite and..."
cranky bear123
"They're amazing. Godlike, even. If you don't know what to get, just ask them to surprise you, and you won't be..."
Cosmo Guerini
"Awesome informal place. The food is simple, but very high quality with much flavor. Loved the samosa and the coconut..."
Kate Morozova
"Excellent place... Food is..."
Kyo Nakana
"If you are like me and didn't grow up familiar with West African cuisine, and you don't have any particular food allergies or anything, I suggest..."
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