Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Milton

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1. Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester

4.9

Exceptional(138)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Dorchester

Booked 14 times today

At Yellow Door Taqueria, we are serving up traditional & contemporary Mexican cuisine with a New England Spin. Our traditional tacos each have an individual twist and they're all served on the tortillas we make fresh every morning. We offer a full bar and have a stacked drink menu including several different kinds of Margaritas, an extensive tequila, and mezcal list, as well as carefully craft cocktails. If you're not into the hard stuff, no worries, we have mocktails, Mexican sodas, beer, wine, and more!This is our original location which lives in the heart of Lower Mills, Dorchester. We are right in between our two sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Madre Osteria & Bar - Perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!Our second location resides in Boston's South End at the InkBlock apartment community. We are open 7 days a week for dinner & for brunch on the weekends!

2. Steel and Rye

4.8

Exceptional(1711)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Milton

Booked 46 times today

Thank you for reserving a table at Steel & Rye! PLEASE NOTE: FOR WEEKDAY LUNCH RESERVATIONS, STEEL & RYE OFFERS COUNTER SERVICE FROM OUR BAKERY BETWEEN 7:00 A.M. AND 4:00PM (Mondays until 2:30pm). All reservations after 4pm for Dinner will be provided full table service and are for inside tables only. Outside tables are currently first come, first served and orders may be placed via QR code.

3. Novara

4.8

Exceptional(2934)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Milton

Booked 56 times today

Novara rivals the quality and authenticity of Boston’s North End restaurants in a suburban setting. The classic Milton Cinema converted beautifully into his industrial-chic hot spot with soaring ceilings and a sleek cararra marble bar. Parking lot located behind the restaurant Church Street. Street parking also available.

4. Comfort Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(624)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Dorchester

Booked 19 times today

Comfort Kitchen is a hidden gem in Upham's Corner neighborhood. It's praised for its unique global comfort food, creative dishes, and cozy atmosphere. Reviewers highlight its 'inventive and beautiful prepared' food and 'amazing' flavors. It's also loved for its friendly service and the unique vibe of the place. One reviewer notes it as a 'warm hug' in the neighborhood, and another called it a 'neighbor gem worth traveling in for.'

5. MIDA - South End

4.7

Exceptional(2752)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South End

Booked 26 times today

MIDA is a South End neighborhood restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes . Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Dinner is served Monday - Thursday, and Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Patio reservations are available on a same day first come basis only. Please call the restaurant to secure patio seating. Patio availability is dependent on weather. Walk-ins are always welcome.

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6. Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1476)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Boston

Booked 65 times today

Located in the heart of South Boston, Lincoln is a classic American tavern that offers guests a welcoming combination of home-spun, American fare alongside a wide variety of rustic, wood-fire-grilled specialties.Built with the intention of being a comfortable meeting spot for locals looking to share stories at the end of their long day, Lincoln draws inspiration from it’s surrounding, hard-working, and uniquely American neighborhood.Revitalizing a nearly forgotten West Broadway space that at one time housed the area’s only department store, Lincoln feels nostalgic. It’s open-air, tiled-floor cafe, grande bar, and soaring, original tin ceilings remind us of a time when dining halls and supper clubs were a way of life.

7. Molinari's

4.9

Exceptional(478)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dorchester

Booked 27 times today

“I wanted to do a place with good Italian comfort food. The simplicity of it, the freshness of it, the quality of ingredients that you get to work with.” They specialize in that quintessential Italian comfort food – pizza. “I think it’s great that the city of Boston is turning around and starting to become known for pizza like the other big cities in the country,” he said. “It is such a simple food but it all comes down to the quality of ingredients.” It’s all done out of an open kitchen where the star of the show is Molinari’s wood burning oven.

8. Abby Park

4.7

Exceptional(2825)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Milton

Booked 19 times today

The story of Milton's thriving restaurant scene starts with Abby Park. We opened in 2009 as the town's first eating establishment with a full liquor license, serving up American comfort food, local beer, and approachable craft cocktails. Newly renovated and revitalized, Abby Park offers a full entertainment calendar and an exciting late-night bar scene. With several options for private dining and catering, let us host your next event whether it is a business dinner, cocktail party or wedding. We have proudly become a local neighborhood establishment, serving our residents and families.

9. Brassica Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(1676)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Jamaica Plain

Booked 11 times today

YOUR J.P. NEIGHBORHOOD JOINTWe are currently offer dinner Weds-Sat, starting at 5 PM, with last seating at 9:15 & brunch Saturdays from 10AM to 1:30 PM and Sundays from 10AM to 2PM!At brunch, we offer exciting breakfast plates and sandwiches, espresso drinks, a crushable cocktail list, and full wine & beer menus. At dinner, our menu of vibrant and eclectic small plates focuses heavily on fermentation and exploring cuisines from all over the world. We also offer a super fun pre-fixe menu, a.k.a The Ride, alongside our a la carte menu. Our beverage program mirrors the values of the kitchen, focusing on eliminating waste, upcycling ingredients, and natural fermentation. The vibe is always fast paced, energetic, and tons of fun! Come hang with us! It just might be your thing!Please note: While we no longer require masks or vaccine cards, we appreciate your help in keeping our community safe by not coming to dinner if you are feeling unwell.

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10. Venezia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2456)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dorchester

Booked 17 times today

Venezia tucked away from city life, and tucked into the memory of every guest we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming to our waterfront!

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Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always fantastic! Food, service, ambiance are consistently on point
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Steel and RyePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Milton
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JohnVIP
Greater Boston •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was outstanding and the service terrific. Enjoyed mushrooms, meatballs and cauliflower as appetizers. All were plentiful and delicious. Entrees were outstanding - scampi, short ribs and chicken piccata. Shared cannolis, banana pudding and biscotti for dessert. All were scrumptious. I would highly recommend Novara to others.
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NovaraPrice: Expensive• Italian• Milton
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4.8
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Jovani
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I love trying neighborhood black-owned business and Comfort Kitchen EXCEEDED my expectations. The entire experience was stellar from the warm welcome, the informed menu to the knowledgeable/kind staff. Every single dish we tried was amazing. Our drinks were balanced, inventive and top notch. I was celebrating my birthday and at the end of service the manager even gave me a handwritten birthday card. I will definitely be back.
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Comfort KitchenPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Dorchester
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4.7
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IvanVIP
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
Great food. Went there for the 7 pastas dinner and every plate was better than the previous one. Great place to go, the lighting, the food and the drinks are exceptional.
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MIDA - South EndPrice: Moderate• Italian• South End
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4.7
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Maureen
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Excellent food, service, atmosphere and I love being able to make a reservation! A must neighborhood visit! Fish tacos are my favorite:)
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Yellow Door Taqueria - DorchesterPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Dorchester
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4.9

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1. Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester

2. Steel and Rye

3. Novara

4. Comfort Kitchen

5. MIDA - South End

6. Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant

7. Molinari's

8. Abby Park

9. Brassica Kitchen

10. Venezia Restaurant

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