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1. Dave's Fresh Pasta
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 623-0867
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
I love fresh pasta and Dave's makes some awesome, creative, and delicious fresh pasta.The shop is clean, well laid out, and usually packed so space is a little tight when waiting in the pasta line. They have a great variety of fresh pasta (garlic,…More »
2. Somerville Theatre
The Somerville Theatre in one word= Awesome!
Beautiful historic building which is conveniently located in the heart of Davis Square, right next to the T stop.
Harpoon+ Cider on tap= hurray for beer service in a theatre!!
The popcorn is super fresh and…More »
3. Johnny D's
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-2004
Categories:
Bars,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
Johnny D's jazz brunch:
Relaxed atmosphere, great music and a mix of funky and cool crowd create a really chill vibe at Johnny D's.
The food is delicious especially love the sweet cheese blintzes. My bf loves the natural steak tips w/ eggs---the…More »
4. Istanbul'lu
I've been to Istanbul'lu a couple of times & have had a great experience every time. The place is small, simply decorated, & the service is friendly. The table bread and red pepper sauce is a yummy.
So far I've tried the Zucchini fritters, Lentil…More »
5. Diva India Bistro Restaurant
So a friend and I are looking for a tasty bite in Davis Square and we decided on Diva. This was my second visit to Diva and it was just as good as the first one and this was my friend 1st time eating Indian food. I however love Indian food and I…More »
6. Snappy Sushi
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-0400
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
Great Sushi, cool ambiance, good service, great prices. I didn't care to much for the seating arrangement-- it not private at all but other than that its a cute joint. I love brown rice sushi!! Its a new trend that seems to be going well.
No beer or…More »
7. When Pigs Fly
Amazingly fresh, creative, and delicious--That's what I think about the bread at When Pigs Fly. There always samples when walk in and I never leave empty handed! Sure $5-$6 bucks is a bit much for bread but the goods are well worth the price tag.
…More »
8. Hana Sushi
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 868-2121
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: North Cambridge
Hana is my 2nd favorite sushi spot in Cambridge. From the restaurant doesn't look like anything special but inside its small but very clean and simply decorated. The service has always been great. We've sat at tables as well as at the bar and have…More »
9. Redbones
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 628-2200
I lived in the South for many years and Red Bones serves up some tasty BBQ. I enjoy the laid back vibe and colorful, funky, and random decor. The service is usually fast and friendly. The beer list offers a great selection and they also have beer…More »
10. Buffalo Exchange
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5383
Category:
Used, Vintage & Consignment
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
I've been to Buffalo Exchange many time but the results are hit or miss. I used to find really cute dress that stopped after a few visits. They carry a large variety of brands and the items are usually in great condition. The prices are very…More »
11. Kickass Cupcakes
Cupcake Happy Hour-- what a great idea!! On the menu were cute bite sized treats in flavors such as:
Banana Daiquiri- Moist cake with a hint of rum topped w/ lovely cream cheese frosting.- Delicious!
Brandy Alexander- Perfectly moist chocolate…More »
12. Alfresco
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 776-8100
Categories:
Italian,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
We went to Alfresco's for brunch this morning and it was lovely! The restaurant is small, cute and cozy. The server was very attentive and sweet. There was no wait and it pretty empty and quite inside so we were in and out pretty quickly.
I had the…More »
13. Foundry on Elm
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 628-9999
Categories:
Bars,
Gastropubs,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
Packed like a can of sardines on a Thurs. night on opening week-- what else would you expect for the newest Davis Sq. "hot spot"? After about 15 mins of waiting we were able to grab some seats in the cocktail section. Our server was very friendly and…More »
14. Mike's Restaurant
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 628-2379
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
The Location-Right in the middle of Davis Sq.-- Awesome
The Beer- Great selection and super cheap prices
The Cocktails- Strong and relatively inexpensive
The Food- Average food which is fairly priced; the wraps are good; pizza is pretty good; A great…More »
15. Downtown Wines & Spirits
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-7777
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
I was strolling around Davis Sq and saw a sign for a wine tasting at Downtown Wines.....Yeppy! I walked in and browsed the aisles of wine and shelves of beer looking for something new to take home. The store is pretty clean and organized but noting…More »
16. Sligo Pub
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 623-9561
When you arrive at Sligo Pub you will quickly realize that its the Davis Sq. dive bar. With that being said please don't expect anything else!!!
It lives up to all my dive bar expectations plus some extras including:
Smells like rotting beer
Big (but…More »
17. Boston Burger Company
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 440-7361
Silas S. and I went to BBC for dinner on Mon. night. There was a little wait...a good sign for Mon night dining. The restaurant is small, cute and clean. Our server was friendly, attentive and helpful.
I had the veggie burger- good but not great and…More »
18. Flatbread Company
Pizza and bowling--Sounds like a great combination in theory.
4 stars for the pizza: The Coevolution and BBQ pork pizzas were delicious! The topping balanced on the crust and everything was properly cooked. I love that they use organic produce, free…More »
19. Gargoyles On The Square - CLOSED
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-5300
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
I've been to Gargoyles for lunch and brunch and have been pretty pleased with the food. The service was not attentive or fast but was still friendly. They do disco brunch when in their main dining room which is loud and festive. I enjoyed sitting in…More »
20. Tu Y Yo
Its sad that it took me almost 3 years to finally make it to Tu y Yo....oh well, better late than never, right? The restaurant is simply decorated and inviting. Our server was very friendly and attentive.
The traditional sangria was tasty but lacked…More »
21. Posto
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-0600
Great brunch spot in Davis Sq. It was busy but we were promptly seated upon arriving for our reservation. The ambiance is modern, fun, and inviting: exposed pipes, brick, walls of wine, and wood fired oven.
The breakfast pizza with bacon & egg &…More »
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