25 Essential Lowell Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Lowell.
Vic's Waffle House
Massachusetts
Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Al Fresca Ristorante
Massachusetts
Traditional Italian meals, from pasta to seafood, served in a relaxed bistro setting with a bar.
Rosie's Diner
Massachusetts
Laid-back kitchen serving up familiar American breakfast & lunch meals in a cozy diner setup.
Good Thymes Family Restaurant
Lowell, Massachusetts
Charming place offering American comfort food, pasta dishes & housemade desserts, plus beer & wine.
Flint's Corner Pizza & Seafood
Lowell, Massachusetts
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
The Village Inn
Lowell, Massachusetts
Family-friendly chain serving homestyle American classics such as chicken-fried steak & pot pie.
Princeton Station
Lowell, Massachusetts
Old-school American spot serving shrimp cocktail, chicken piccata & prime rib in a plush setting.
Tony & Ann's Pizza
Lowell, Massachusetts
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Pizza Club
Lowell, Massachusetts
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Serves local specialty.
Kyoto Japanese Steak House
Lowell, Massachusetts
Spare, comfortable restaurant serving tableside hibachi meals, sushi & a range of Japanese entrees.
Seoul Kitchen Restaurant
Lowell, Massachusetts
Korean favorites, sushi & craft cocktails in a contemporary space with a terrace.
TreMonte Pizzeria Restaurant & Bar
Lowell, Massachusetts
Casual Italian spot with a wraparound bar serving thin crust pies, burgers & red-sauce mains.
Rufina's
Lowell, Massachusetts
Casual, neighborhood mainstay offering Italian dishes & nightly specials, plus desserts & cocktails.
Espresso Pizza
Lowell, Massachusetts
Simple pizzeria serves signature pies along with the basics, plus pasta, subs & salads.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Lowell, Massachusetts
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
Big Al's Pizza
Lowell, Massachusetts
Identifies as Asian-owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Onsite services, Takeout. Popular for: Dinner. Accessibility.
Classic Kitchen Cafe
Lowell, Massachusetts
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee.
JJ's Place
Lowell, Massachusetts
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Star Cafe
Lowell, Massachusetts
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast.
Kashin Garden
Lowell, Massachusetts
Easygoing eatery serving a menu of Chinese & Japanese fare, from fried rice to noodles & sushi.
KJ's Caffe
Lowell, Massachusetts
Service options: Curbside pickup, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection. Popular for: Breakfast.
Sizzling Kitchen
Lowell, Massachusetts
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection.
Yujo Sushi & Asian Cuisine
Lowell, Massachusetts
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great tea selection, Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Mangia Mangia Italian Kitchen
Lowell, Massachusetts
Pizza, subs, salads, pasta & Italian mains such as veal parmigiana in comfy checked-tablecloth digs.
Dracut House of Pizza & Seafood
Lowell, Massachusetts
Everyday pies, pastas & subs, plus fried seafood plates, whipped up in easygoing surrounds.