Guidebook for Somerville
Food Scene
This boho-chic restaurant and bar is local celebrity chef Ana Sortun's take onTurkish meze. Bring friends for sharing and make reservations ahead of time.
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Sarma
249 Pearl StThis boho-chic restaurant and bar is local celebrity chef Ana Sortun's take onTurkish meze. Bring friends for sharing and make reservations ahead of time.
American with a Southern flare. Excellent cocktails and a very popular Sunday brunch.
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Highland Kitchen
150 Highland AveAmerican with a Southern flare. Excellent cocktails and a very popular Sunday brunch.
Inventive lunch-soups, sandwiches, and salads. Their famous porchetta is always available and other options (always including some veggie) change daily.
Pennypacker's
514 Medford StInventive lunch-soups, sandwiches, and salads. Their famous porchetta is always available and other options (always including some veggie) change daily.
Awesome lunch spot for sandwiches and self-catering oasis offering fresh pasta, Italian sides and salads, fresh produce, fish on Thur-Sat, Italian cured meats, baked goods and excellent wine selection
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Dave's Fresh Pasta
81 Holland StAwesome lunch spot for sandwiches and self-catering oasis offering fresh pasta, Italian sides and salads, fresh produce, fish on Thur-Sat, Italian cured meats, baked goods and excellent wine selection
Avenue kitchen + bar opened June 2019. It is lead by Chef Kenny Schweizer and GM Gino DeLuca. Great pizza, dinner specials and thee best martini in town!
Avenue kitchen + bar
Avenue kitchen + bar opened June 2019. It is lead by Chef Kenny Schweizer and GM Gino DeLuca. Great pizza, dinner specials and thee best martini in town!
Just like their home base at Dave's Fresh Pasta in Davis Square, they are a scratch kitchen. They make as much as they can themselves, and source as much as they can from local vendors. Very nice atmosphere and delicious food options.
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Semolina Kitchen & Bar
572 Boston AveJust like their home base at Dave's Fresh Pasta in Davis Square, they are a scratch kitchen. They make as much as they can themselves, and source as much as they can from local vendors. Very nice atmosphere and delicious food options.
Great burritos made to order for a reasonable price. A quick and easy option that will never disappoint.
Los Amigos Taqueria
Great burritos made to order for a reasonable price. A quick and easy option that will never disappoint.
A lively bar and open kitchen. Wonderful atmosphere if not sometimes a bit busy. The Rockwell Theatre (see Arts and Culture section) is located in the lower level as is Saloon (see Drinks and Nightlife section).
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Foundry On Elm
255 Elm StA lively bar and open kitchen. Wonderful atmosphere if not sometimes a bit busy. The Rockwell Theatre (see Arts and Culture section) is located in the lower level as is Saloon (see Drinks and Nightlife section).
Oath Pizza - Davis Square
280 Elm StReally terrific pizza. Pricey but worth it!
Neighborhood pick for Italian pastas & seafood dishes in a relaxed, Mediterranean-style atmosphere. This casual little Italian seafood house in Davis Square “does it right”, turning out large portions of surprisingly delicious, fresh fish dishes and terrific pastas. The "great seafood" with an Italian bent is "well worth" the "reasonable prices" at this little neighborhood bistro in Somerville; casual, Mediterranean - style decor and staffers who dinners "enjoy talking with" add appeal...
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Out Of The Blue
215 Elm StNeighborhood pick for Italian pastas & seafood dishes in a relaxed, Mediterranean-style atmosphere. This casual little Italian seafood house in Davis Square “does it right”, turning out large portions of surprisingly delicious, fresh fish dishes and terrific pastas. The "great seafood" with an Italian bent is "well worth" the "reasonable prices" at this little neighborhood bistro in Somerville; casual, Mediterranean - style decor and staffers who dinners "enjoy talking with" add appeal...
Five Horses Tavern is conveniently located in Davis Square, walking distance of the Red Line, Somerville Theatre, Tufts University, Davis Square Theatre and Porter Square. Our mission is to serve modern American comfort food, incorporating locally sourced ingredients, with many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Our friendly staff will make a memorable experience whether you join us for lunch, dinner or our highly acclaimed weekend brunch.
We are a fantastic venue for hosting large groups and intimate dinners. Our bar offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world, boasting 37 draft beers, 120 bottles, signature cocktails and a thoughtfully selected wine list. Join us on the patio or saddle up to the bar and admire our selection of over 150 bourbons and whiskies from around the globe.
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Five Horses Tavern
400 Highland AveFive Horses Tavern is conveniently located in Davis Square, walking distance of the Red Line, Somerville Theatre, Tufts University, Davis Square Theatre and Porter Square. Our mission is to serve modern American comfort food, incorporating locally sourced ingredients, with many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Our friendly staff will make a memorable experience whether you join us for lunch, dinner or our highly acclaimed weekend brunch.
We are a fantastic venue for hosting large groups and intimate dinners. Our bar offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world, boasting 37 draft beers, 120 bottles, signature cocktails and a thoughtfully selected wine list. Join us on the patio or saddle up to the bar and admire our selection of over 150 bourbons and whiskies from around the globe.
We offer burgers, gyros and classic Greek cooking. Our homemade spanakopita and sauces have been staples since we opened in 2012! Or, try our Chris burger that was featured on Burgers, Brew and Que with Chef Michael Simon. Our outdoor dining is by walk-in only or prearranged large party menus! Reservations are welcomed for indoors!
Newly open rooftop patio/bar.
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Daddy Jones Bar
525 Medford StWe offer burgers, gyros and classic Greek cooking. Our homemade spanakopita and sauces have been staples since we opened in 2012! Or, try our Chris burger that was featured on Burgers, Brew and Que with Chef Michael Simon. Our outdoor dining is by walk-in only or prearranged large party menus! Reservations are welcomed for indoors!
Newly open rooftop patio/bar.
Delightful atmosphere and dinner and drinks. Highly recommended.
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Posto
187 Elm StDelightful atmosphere and dinner and drinks. Highly recommended.
Everything Else
M.F. Dulock
201A Highland AveCity's best butcher shop. All local, pasture raised meat. Excellent selection!
Fresh roasted nuts with all sorts of all natural flavor combinations make awesome snacks and gifts. They also sell excellent ice cream from Christina's (a local shop in Cambridge).
Q's Nuts
349 Highland AveFresh roasted nuts with all sorts of all natural flavor combinations make awesome snacks and gifts. They also sell excellent ice cream from Christina's (a local shop in Cambridge).
Arts & Culture
Fun, kid-friendly cultural center offering everything from farmer's markets to concerts. Yoga and dance classes are also available.
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The Center for Arts at the Armory
191 Highland AveFun, kid-friendly cultural center offering everything from farmer's markets to concerts. Yoga and dance classes are also available.
The Rockwell hosts shows ranging from Shakespeare to burlesque to local music. The Rockwell is located in Davis Square, a hotbed of nightlife, outdoor markets, and arts-centric events, in Somerville, Massachusetts, which has more artists per capita than any other city in the United States barring New York City. Located just steps away from The Davis Square “T” (subway) station. Formerly The Davis Square Theatre and Jimmy Tingle’s Off Broadway, the basement-level theater resembles a black box theater. Accommodating up to 175 people, it is an intimate space that plays host to over 500 performances annually.
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The Rockwell
255 Elm StThe Rockwell hosts shows ranging from Shakespeare to burlesque to local music. The Rockwell is located in Davis Square, a hotbed of nightlife, outdoor markets, and arts-centric events, in Somerville, Massachusetts, which has more artists per capita than any other city in the United States barring New York City. Located just steps away from The Davis Square “T” (subway) station. Formerly The Davis Square Theatre and Jimmy Tingle’s Off Broadway, the basement-level theater resembles a black box theater. Accommodating up to 175 people, it is an intimate space that plays host to over 500 performances annually.
Drinks & Nightlife
Irish pub with excellent beer selection, soccer/football TV coverage, lunch, dinner (including traditional Sunday roast) and weekend brunch.
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Olde Magoun's Saloon
518 Medford StIrish pub with excellent beer selection, soccer/football TV coverage, lunch, dinner (including traditional Sunday roast) and weekend brunch.
Charming, subterranean cocktail bar, serving vintage cocktails, bar snacks, and light meals. Award-winning beverage program, featuring rare and special whiskey and spirits.
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Saloon
255 Elm StCharming, subterranean cocktail bar, serving vintage cocktails, bar snacks, and light meals. Award-winning beverage program, featuring rare and special whiskey and spirits.
Essentials
Star Market
370 Western AveModerately priced supermarket for big food shopping.
Market Basket
400 Somerville AveCheap supermarket for serious self-catering.
Pricier supermarket offering organic and healthier options than Star and Market Basket.
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Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StPricier supermarket offering organic and healthier options than Star and Market Basket.
On the small side but bfresh has all the essentials, including a great hot food bar, custom sandwiches, and everything you would expect from a grocery store
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bfresh
240 Elm StOn the small side but bfresh has all the essentials, including a great hot food bar, custom sandwiches, and everything you would expect from a grocery store
CVS
Pharmacy and other essentials
Medford laundry
3 minute drive / 11 minute walk
Big Bundle Coin Op Laundry
4 minute drive / 13 minute walk
Coffee!
Great coffee, tea, pastries and Greek-inspired lunches like the spinach pie and veggie moussaka sandwich.
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3 Little Figs
278 Highland AveGreat coffee, tea, pastries and Greek-inspired lunches like the spinach pie and veggie moussaka sandwich.
Starbucks
This a spacious Starbucks.
Zaruma can be seen from the front porch! Lovely owners and customers and a nice selection of breakfast sandwiches and pastries.
Zaruma Gold Coffee
Zaruma can be seen from the front porch! Lovely owners and customers and a nice selection of breakfast sandwiches and pastries.
Dunkin'
Every now and then an egg muffin and iced coffee from Dunks hits the spot.
Diesel Cafe
257 Elm StFUELING THE PEOPLE OF DAVIS SQ SOMERVILLE
Located in Ball Square, Somerville, we are an awesome little coffee house & bakery. We’re proud to be part of this blossoming community and excited to contribute to the attractiveness of Ball Square. Our coffee comes from local roasters only. Primarily we use Broadsheet Coffee Roasters for our espresso and hot coffee and rotate other local roasters for our cold brew and specials. All of our pastries are made in house, thoughtfully crafted and produced by our Head Baker, Rae Murphy and her team. In addition to pastries, we also make all of our own bread which our sandwiches are served on.
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True Grounds
717 Broadway Ball SquareLocated in Ball Square, Somerville, we are an awesome little coffee house & bakery. We’re proud to be part of this blossoming community and excited to contribute to the attractiveness of Ball Square. Our coffee comes from local roasters only. Primarily we use Broadsheet Coffee Roasters for our espresso and hot coffee and rotate other local roasters for our cold brew and specials. All of our pastries are made in house, thoughtfully crafted and produced by our Head Baker, Rae Murphy and her team. In addition to pastries, we also make all of our own bread which our sandwiches are served on.
Breakfast
Est. in 2007, Ball Square Café delivers an exceptional breakfast and lunch experience 7 days a week, by a dedicated staff led by owners Mike Moccia and Omar Djebbouri.
The Café offers an intimate setting with a unique, self-serve coffee and beverage station that allows for an efficient, do-it-yourself method, tailored to keep your on-the-go lifestyle in motion. Whether you’re dining in, or grabbing takeout, our servers provide guests with all of their dietary needs and are committed to customizing meals to meet everyone’s expectations.
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Ball Square Cafe & Breakfast
708 BroadwayEst. in 2007, Ball Square Café delivers an exceptional breakfast and lunch experience 7 days a week, by a dedicated staff led by owners Mike Moccia and Omar Djebbouri.
The Café offers an intimate setting with a unique, self-serve coffee and beverage station that allows for an efficient, do-it-yourself method, tailored to keep your on-the-go lifestyle in motion. Whether you’re dining in, or grabbing takeout, our servers provide guests with all of their dietary needs and are committed to customizing meals to meet everyone’s expectations.
For almost two decades Sound Bites has been a Somerville institution. An oasis in the dream of every brunch lover. Sound Bites’ unique mixing of American, Middle Eastern and other international flavors creates a festival of taste somewhere where “gourmet” and “diner” collide.
Expect a wait on weekend mornings.
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Sound Bites
704 Broadway Ball SquareFor almost two decades Sound Bites has been a Somerville institution. An oasis in the dream of every brunch lover. Sound Bites’ unique mixing of American, Middle Eastern and other international flavors creates a festival of taste somewhere where “gourmet” and “diner” collide.
Expect a wait on weekend mornings.
Great coffee, tea, pastries and Greek-inspired lunches like the spinach pie and veggie moussaka sandwich.
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3 Little Figs
278 Highland AveGreat coffee, tea, pastries and Greek-inspired lunches like the spinach pie and veggie moussaka sandwich.