Best Casual Restaurants in Newton

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1. MIDA - Newton

4.6

Exceptional(1563)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newton

Booked 49 times today

MIDA is an inspired neighborhood Italian restaurant by award winning Chef, Douglass Williams. Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. We are all about supremely delicious food and warm hospitality.Dinner is served Monday - Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PMLunch is served Monday - Friday from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMBrunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM -4:00 PM.Reservations for indoor dining can be made in advance online. Patio reservations are now available for booking online or over the phone. Walk-ins are always welcome. Parties larger than six should call the restaurant directly to book a table.

2. Mahaniyom

4.7

Exceptional(79)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 30 times today

MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

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3. Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.3

Awesome(5233)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Chestnut Hill

Booked 113 times today

Our two-story fish emporium elevates the 40-year legacy of our original location in Chestnut Hill (a few doors down from where we are now). Here we feature a large raw bar, open kitchen and glass-enclosed lounge. In warmer months, we retract the lounge’s glass walls and ceiling for drinking under the sun or stars. And we open our patio, overlooking Hammond Pond, for al fresco dining. Join us upstairs at our restaurant or shop our fish market on the first floor.

4. Buttonwood

4.6

Exceptional(950)

Price: Expensive

• American • Newton

Booked 11 times today

Buttonwood is a neighborhood restaurant in Newton Highlands that serves rustic American food. Our bar focuses on local craft beers, classic cocktails, and small-production wines. We serve the full dinner menu at our bar and counter seats, and encourage walk-in parties for the bar and dining room. For our most up-to-date menu please visit us at buttonwoodnewton.com .

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5. Seasons 52 - Chestnut Hill

4.8

Exceptional(4746)

Price: Expensive

• American • Chestnut Hill

Booked 98 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

6. Bianca

4.5

Awesome(704)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Chestnut Hill

Booked 38 times today

Bianca is a modern American restaurant and bar in Chestnut Hill that specializes in wood grilling, wood fire pizza, and a variety of dishes inspired by global flavors and cuisines. Bianca means a clean slate, a virtual white plate primed for delicious expression and ready to transport you to far off places. From classic dishes done with care to the truly unique, Bianca presents a luxe dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere that is as comfortable as our own homes. Owners Chef Tim Cushman and Restaurateur Nancy Cushman are the husband & wife team behind James Beard Award Winning o ya and Hojoko in Boston.RESERVATION POLICY: If you need to cancel, notify 24 hours prior to your reservation to avoid a $15 per person cancellation fee. Children 12 & under must have an adult(18+) at the table. A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties larger than 6.Our patio is open seasonally. We do not take patio reservations, but will seat reservations at the next available patio table if requested.

7. Branch Line

4.7

Exceptional(2576)

Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 33 times today

Hi Friends!Branch Line is a neighborhood rotisserie and wood fired grill in the Watertown Arsenal built on a foundation of personalized hospitality. Featuring a year-round patio. Branch Line offers something for everyone. Twenty taps continuously change and offer a great craft beer selection, while a curated wine list features bottles that are value-driven and also ready for any special occasion.The Crystal Valley Rotisserie Chicken spins and roasts in sight of nearly every table in the dining room while the fire roars under vegetables, fish, and meat. The "Little Chicken" menu is great for kids, too!

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8. Bar' Cino Watertown

4.7

Exceptional(418)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Watertown

Booked 29 times today

Bar 'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal spot nestled in the heart of Watertown Square with a lively bar and a menu that highlights the green & white of the Italian flag more than the red.A great crowd fills the space nightly - from neighbors, after work folks, and local professionals. Open nightly, plus lunch on weekends.

9. Ninebark

4.2

Awesome(75)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newton

Booked 9 times today

Ninebark is a full-service restaurant featuring New American cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Our menu includes craft beers, wines, and cocktails, made with locally sourced, high-quality ingredients.

10. Baramor

4.3

Awesome(290)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newton

Booked 5 times today

Baramor is a warm and cozy American pub serving gastro cuisine. Baramor is built on the foundation that there is always something môr in all aspects of life.

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Sharonvip
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We just completed the most amazing holiday meal at Seasons 52 - Chestnut Hill. From our welcome experience when we arrived, to our departure- absolutely everything was exceptional. We waited at the bar and ordered drinks ( the barter who concocted the drinks was definitely on point) and appetizers while our table was being readied. Our other wonderful bartender made certain that our appetizers arrived at our table, after we had left the bar. Kya - our waitress- was unbelievably fantastic. We wish that we could name them all. I can’t say enough about the seamless customer care and superb service that we enjoyed from this team this evening. Thank you Seasons 52 for your commitment to excellence. We are grateful!
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Seasons 52 - Chestnut HillPrice: Expensive• American• Chestnut Hill
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4.8
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Bertha
Greater Boston •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Salads Scallops shrimp salmon were excellent Our server was extraordinary - the best
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Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Chestnut Hill
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4.3
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Davidvip
Greater Boston •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The service was exquisite and made the whole evening very special. THe food was delicious as well.
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MIDA - NewtonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Newton
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4.6
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Judy
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fabulous meal & cozy atmosphere! Sat st the bar & it was so pleasant. Both of us had the chicken under the brick..it was delicious!.
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ButtonwoodPrice: Expensive• American• Newton
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4.6
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Kate
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
So fun & so delish! 10/10 every time we visit - especially recommend the beef massaman :)
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MahaniyomPrice: Expensive• Thai• Brookline
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4.7

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337 restaurants available nearby

1. MIDA - Newton

2. Mahaniyom

3. Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4. Buttonwood

5. Seasons 52 - Chestnut Hill

6. Bianca

7. Branch Line

8. Bar' Cino Watertown

9. Ninebark

10. Baramor

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