Guidebook for Somerville
Restaurants
Foundry On Elm
255 Elm StHip Restaurant and Bar
Redbones Barbecue
55 Chester StExcellent barbecue and local landmark
Excellent restaurant and bar with extensive beer selection and eclectic food. Open layout does get loud when it is busy.
44 locals recommend
Five Horses Tavern
400 Highland AveExcellent restaurant and bar with extensive beer selection and eclectic food. Open layout does get loud when it is busy.
Incredible local wood fired pizza restaurant connected with a old candle pin bowling alley; great for families. This previously was called Sacco's Bowl Haven - another Somerville landmark.
74 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
45 Day StIncredible local wood fired pizza restaurant connected with a old candle pin bowling alley; great for families. This previously was called Sacco's Bowl Haven - another Somerville landmark.
Amazing breakfast place only one block away in Ball Square! Go early, it always has a line.
61 locals recommend
Sound Bites
704 Broadway Ball SquareAmazing breakfast place only one block away in Ball Square! Go early, it always has a line.
Small local restaurant/bar serving incredible American comfort food - a local favorite.
96 locals recommend
Highland Kitchen
150 Highland AveSmall local restaurant/bar serving incredible American comfort food - a local favorite.
Amazing Tibetan food with a Indian twist. This restaurant has received many awards including Best of Boston.
12 locals recommend
Martsa On Elm
243 Elm StAmazing Tibetan food with a Indian twist. This restaurant has received many awards including Best of Boston.
Great authentic Italian food and wood fired pizzas. Open airy atmosphere and nice outside patio perfect for evening dining.
64 locals recommend
Posto
187 Elm StGreat authentic Italian food and wood fired pizzas. Open airy atmosphere and nice outside patio perfect for evening dining.
Anna's Taqueria has been in Davis Square for at least 15 years and has multiple locations around the Boston area. It is a great place to grab a quick, inexpensive lunch. They are known for the burritos, but have many other basic Mexican dishes in a sandwich shop format. Order, watch them make your food, pay and either site down or take away.
124 locals recommend
Anna's Taqueria
242 Cambridge StAnna's Taqueria has been in Davis Square for at least 15 years and has multiple locations around the Boston area. It is a great place to grab a quick, inexpensive lunch. They are known for the burritos, but have many other basic Mexican dishes in a sandwich shop format. Order, watch them make your food, pay and either site down or take away.
Mr. Crepe
51 Davis SquareGreat crepes and coffee
Gourmet burgers - good burgers, atmosphere is more fast food.
25 locals recommend
Boston Burger Co-Davis Sq
37 Davis SquareGourmet burgers - good burgers, atmosphere is more fast food.
The Spirit Bar
219 Elm StGood Mexican - a little expensive, but nice mexican restaurant
Sugar & Spice Thai Restaurant
1933 Massachusetts AveGood Thai restaurant
Noor Mediterranean Grill
136 College AveGreat take away Mediterranean food.
Good breakfast place - cook used to work at Sound Bites!
63 locals recommend
Ball Square Cafe & Breakfast
708 BroadwayGood breakfast place - cook used to work at Sound Bites!
Small and inviting farm to table type of restaurant. Fresh daily specials, amazing wood fired pizza, great cocktails and local beers. One of our favorites places for appetizers/drinks or dinner.
7 locals recommend
Semolina Kitchen & Bar
572 Boston AveSmall and inviting farm to table type of restaurant. Fresh daily specials, amazing wood fired pizza, great cocktails and local beers. One of our favorites places for appetizers/drinks or dinner.
Pubs / Restaurants
The Burren
247 Elm StClassic Irish Pub
PJ Ryan's
239 Holland StWelcoming local pub
Elm Street Taproom
256 Elm StreetGood food and beer
Nice cozy upscale pub & restaurant. Food is more gourmet but still pub.
24 locals recommend
Christopher's
1920 Massachusetts AveNice cozy upscale pub & restaurant. Food is more gourmet but still pub.
Grocery Stores
Whole Foods Market
400 Cambridge RdStop & Shop
779 McGrath Hwybfresh
240 Elm StOther
Local liquor, wine and beer store one block away in Ball Square with nice selection of micro beers, specialty wines and liquors.
63 locals recommend
Ball Square Cafe & Breakfast
708 BroadwayLocal liquor, wine and beer store one block away in Ball Square with nice selection of micro beers, specialty wines and liquors.
Dave's has great fresh pasta to take home, but also makes fresh lunch sandwiches and is a full service specialty market that sells fresh produce, meats, cheeses and wines.
58 locals recommend
Dave's Fresh Pasta
81 Holland StDave's has great fresh pasta to take home, but also makes fresh lunch sandwiches and is a full service specialty market that sells fresh produce, meats, cheeses and wines.
Entertainment & Activities
Somverville Theatre is a Somerville landmark is one of the oldest movie and concert venues in the Boston area. It is a great place to see a movie on a rainy day.
147 locals recommend
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareSomverville Theatre is a Somerville landmark is one of the oldest movie and concert venues in the Boston area. It is a great place to see a movie on a rainy day.