Restaurants In Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

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Jaclyn
Jaclyn 
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When traveling to a city or country, besides the local attractions, museums, parks, and activities to do, there is another part that we also look forward to as travelers. We look forward to sampling the best of the local cuisine. After all, a city’s charm is also brought by the variety and taste of its local cuisine. Waltham is situated in the Greater Boston area. This beautiful and culturally rich city, which has been home to various American statesmen, is about 10 miles (16.1 kilometers) from the heart of Boston. With a growing food scene, filled with amazing promising food places, check out these restaurants in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA.

1. Il Capriccio, Waltham's Zagat gold star Italian restaurant


If you want to visit an evolving and creative Northern Italian restaurant in Waltham, Massachusetts, head on over to Il Capriccio on Main St. With French and Northern Italian influences, plus the New England coast, Il Capriccio delivers fabulous food using the freshest local ingredients. They are also well known for their extensive wine and Grappa list, and their commitment to pairing their menu with the right wine. This dedication has earned them raves and features from Wine & Spirits, Boston Globe, and New York Times.

Il Capriccio

Address: 888 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Website: Il Capriccio

Average price for 2: USD 50

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2. Experience different food cultures at Karibu

Come try our Whole Tilapia with mix and match veggies

Posted by Karibu Restaurant on Sunday, 15 February 2015

Experience the diverse and multi-cultural African cuisine at Karibu. Using the freshest ingredients, Karibu is dedicated to giving you the best dining experience with their fast, efficient service and high-quality food. They’re open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ready to serve you African comfort food you can celebrate with your companions. Be sure to try their house specialties, Semutundu (Catfish Stew), Nyama Choma (Roast Beef), or Samaki Choma (Smoked Fish).

Karibu

Address: 10 Crescent St, Waltham, MA 02453

Website: Karibu

Average price for 2: USD 20

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3. Ruth's Chris Steak House

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


If you want USDA Prime Beef that’s been perfected with their broiling method and seasoning techniques, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is where you need to go. With their dedication to only sourcing and serving the top 2% of the beef in the US, Ruth’s Chris Steak House insists all steak be served on a 500-degree sizzling plate so the meat stays warm until the last bite. Their company also makes their own juices, sauces, cocktails, sides, and dessert. Their commitment to delivering the best dining experience has helped them stay in business for more than 50 years.

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Address: 500 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451

Website: Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Average price for 2: USD 50

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4. American comfort food at In A Pickle

In a Pickle Restaurant
Source: Photo by Flickr user Todd Van Hoosear used under CC BY-SA 2.0

In a pickle may mean a difficult situation, but at In A Pickle, it’s easy to enjoy yourself and be satisfied with their American style breakfast and sandwiches. Come in for an omelet, french toast, waffle, or breakfast sandwich as early as 6:30 in the morning. Come back for lunch and have a Jersey Sloppy Joe, Grilled Pastrami Panini, or a BBQ Bacon Burger. Remember to check out their weekly specials, too! You never know what you can get. Bring the whole family to In A Pickle on your next trip to Waltham!

In A Pickle

Address: 265 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453

Website: In A Pickle

Average price for 2: USD 20

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5. Vibrant Mexican dishes at Amuleto


Enjoy vibrant Mexican dishes at Amuleto Mexican Table and pair them with their artisanal cocktails and margaritas. Celebrate Taco Tuesdays with their taco platters, or a collection tapas on Thursday nights. Enjoy their Stuffed Jalapeños, Pulpo Asado, Taco Al Pastor, Empanadas, and Spicy Pineapple Margarita with your friends! They’re open every day starting at 5.00 pm.

Amuleto Mexican Table

Address: 484 Moody St, Waltham, Ma 02453

Website: Amuleto Mexican Table

Average price for 2: USD 20

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6. 2018 best of Boston winner, Gustazo

Posted by Gustazo Cuban Restaurant & Cafe on Thursday, 4 June 2015

Gustazo means great pleasure or to treat oneself to something special. And that’s exactly what they want their customers to experience every time they dine at this award-winning Cuban cafe. The restaurant embodies the spirit of Havana with its Spanish colonial architecture and Cuban modern art design. Enjoy their tapas, chicharrones, empanadas, Cubano sandwiches, Tortilla Española, or Ensalada con Salmon. If you follow a vegetarian lifestyle, they’ve got several choices for you, too, including their Black Bean Burger, Cauliflower Melt, and Frituras de Calabaza. Best to reserve in advance so you don’t miss out on this experience!

Gustazo Cuban Cafe

Address: 663 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451

Website: Gustazo Cuban Cafe

Average price for 2: USD 20

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7. Enjoy Italian food all day at Brelundi


Brelundi’s owner, Michael Colomba, wanted diners to have a delectable taste of South Italian cuisine when he opened the restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, enjoy South Italian comfort food, including cannolis, frittatas, lasagna, tiramisu, and gelato. One thing is clear, they are committed to serving delicious South Italian food with quality ingredients made by simple, classic preparations.

Brelundi

Address: 185 Crescent St, Waltham, MA and 16 Felton St, Waltham, MA

Website: Brelundi

Average price for 2: USD 20

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8. Timeless Irish pub, The Gaff


Long-time friends, Michael Coen and Stephen Murphy, opened The Gaff in 2009 with one thing in mind, to deliver excellent service with a well-curated beer and cocktails menu, and an array of delicious pub fare to pair with it to their customers. An Irish pub is only complete when it has got specialty draught beer from all over the world, plus handcrafted cocktails. Hello Governor or Death Grip, anyone? Or if you’d like to have a truly unique cocktail, ask them to make you your own custom drink. Pair your drinks with their Reuben Fritters or Moody Street Tacos. Or maybe a Gaff Dog, or Short Rib Toastie.

The Gaff

Address: 467 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453

Website: The Gaff

Average price for 2: USD 20

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9. Neapolitan cuisine at its best at La Campania

restaurants in waltham massachusetts usa | neapolitan cuisine at its best at la campania
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One of Zagat’s top consistent restaurants in Waltham, Massachusetts, La Campania promises authentic Neapolitan cooking with the freshest ingredients to bring you to rural Italian life. If you have to order one thing here, you have to get any of their pizzas cooked in their woodburning brick oven made by an Italian artisan, or their Salt Encrusted Whole Branzino, cooked in their wood-burning grill. Pair any of these with their curated wine menu.

La Campania

Address: 504 Main St, Waltham, Ma 02452

Website: La Campania

Average price for 2: USD 45

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10. Domenic's, an Italian staple in Waltham


Now an Italian staple restaurant in Waltham, Massachusetts, Domenic’s Italian Bakery & Deli consistently creates traditional Napolitano dishes handed down from older generations. Despite the everyday growing demand for their food, Domenic’s continues to embody their made-from-scratch principle that they became known for. Enjoy their Sopressata Pizza, Quattro Stagioni Pizza, or Vegetali Misti Pizza. Or if you want to try something else, enjoy their Classic Italian Panini, Eggplant Parm, or Penne Caprese. Bring the entire family and enjoy family-owned and family-influenced Domenic’s.

Domenic’s Italian Bakery & Deli

Address: 987 Main St, Waltham, Ma 02451

Website: Domenic’s Italian Bakery & Deli

Average price for 2: USD 10

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Experience local fare with lots of personality in Waltham

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Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Nick Allen used under CC BY-SA 4.0

Remember to take the time to sample these amazing restaurants in Waltham, Massachusetts and get to know the city more through the food they offer. These restaurants offer a lot of personality, history, and culture of Waltham and it’s a good idea to include them in your itinerary.

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