25 Essential Somerville Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Somerville.
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Massachusetts
Sleek, upscale chain serving gourmet burgers, global comfort food, cocktails, wines & beers.
Highland Kitchen
Massachusetts
Upbeat scene featuring inventive, Southern-inspired comfort fare & creative cocktails.
Kelly's Diner
Massachusetts
Set inside a 1950s dining car, this retro diner turns out American breakfast & lunch faves.
Rincon Mexicano Somerville
Somerville, Massachusetts
Traditional Mexican fare such as tacos, burritos & tortas served in an unpretentious setting.
Dali
Somerville, Massachusetts
Traditional Spanish tapas, sangria & sherry served amid a rich, dark interior & a lively atmosphere.
NU Kitchen Somerville
Somerville, Massachusetts
Relaxed health-oriented cafe offering global & vegan-friendly dishes, plus smoothies & juices.
Yoshi's
Somerville, Massachusetts
Relaxed pick for sushi & other Japanese & Korean specialties for dine-in, takeout or delivery.
Masala
Somerville, Massachusetts
Casual Indian restaurant with some Nepali dishes & vegetarian items, plus a lunch buffet.
Tu y Yo
Somerville, Massachusetts
Slow-cooked Mexican dishes are the specialty of this colorfully decorated restaurant.
Foundry On Elm
Somerville, Massachusetts
Trendy brasserie-style gastropub for refined pub eats, craft beer & whiskey-centric spirit list.
Oliveira's Steak House
Somerville, Massachusetts
Casual Brazilian chophouse featuring all-you-can-eat rodÃzio-style meats & buffet options.
The Neighborhood Restaurant
Somerville, Massachusetts
Family-run Portuguese-American standby draws crowds for ample, homestyle breakfasts & baked goods.
Mama Ana Latin-Brazilian Cuisine
Somerville, Massachusetts
Unpretentious nook featuring coffee drinks & a menu of smoothies, sandwiches & breakfast entrees.
Masala Square Indian Kitchen
Somerville, Massachusetts
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Lotus Xpress
Somerville, Massachusetts
Sushi shares the menu with curries & noodle dishes at this bright, informal Asian nook.
Shake Shack Assembly Row
Somerville, Massachusetts
Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Hot Tomatoes
Somerville, Massachusetts
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
P & K Delicatessen
Somerville, Massachusetts
Service options: In-store shopping, Onsite services, Takeout. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance. Planning: Quick visit. Payments: Credit cards.
Alfredo's Italian Kitchen
Somerville, Massachusetts
Outpost of a local chain dishing up pizza, subs, pastas & seafood in unassuming digs.
Fuji at Assembly
Somerville, Massachusetts
A huge Asian eatery with sushi & scotch, handsomely turned out with wood, slate and stone accents.
Leone's Subs & Pizza
Somerville, Massachusetts
Modest, easygoing eatery serving Italian sandwiches & pizza slices & pies plus take-out.
Machu Chicken
Somerville, Massachusetts
Pan flutes playing in the background set the scene for Peruvian fare, served alongside pisco sours.
Curry Express
Somerville, Massachusetts
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Himalayan Kitchen
Somerville, Massachusetts
Nepalese & Indian fusion comfort foods are doled out from a counter, with lunch takeout specials.
Guru the Caterer
Somerville, Massachusetts
Indian takeaway eatery serving a changing menu of halal fare in a compact, yellow-walled space.