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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. 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 »
3. Lyndell's Bakery
Yummy moist and perfectly frosted Red Velvet Cupcake (only 1.75!!)+ Super friendly staff+ Delicious freshly baked breads+ Convenient location with easy access street parking= Very happy customer for life!
Lyndell's makes wonderful baked goods at very…More »
4. Tea Zone - CLOSED
I LOVE this place!! The service here is great. The owner (?) knows everything and is always willing to help. He has suggested the Peach Rooibos and Monk's Blend which have become my favorites. He also usually gives some free samples which allow you…More »
5. Pescatore
How do you go from a 4 star to a 2 star experience? It pains me to write this, but here is goes:
My reservation for party of 4 @ 8:30--Sat down at 9:20
Got bottle of wine & apps @ 9:40
Mussels in fra diavolo sauce & Fried Calamari--Both very good.
Then…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/20/2009
As everyone has mentioned the restaurant is very small and reservations are a great idea. We were a… Read more »
6. The Neighborhood Restaurant
Cute, cozy little restaurant with an adorable patio.
Fantastic home cooking served by friendly & attentive staff.
Amazing value for a super filling and delicious breakfast.
Freshly baked breads & muffins= Lovely way to start the day
Freshly squeezed OJ-…More »
7. 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 »
8. 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 »
9. 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 »
10. Ronnarong Thai Tapas Bar
I've been here twice and have enjoyed the experience both times. It's more like 3.5 stars but I'm rounding up.
The service was friendly and attentive. It's nicely decorated, small, and inviting which makes it a nice date spot.
The Paradise Beef &…More »
11. Olde Magoun's Saloon
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 776-2600
Categories:
Irish,
Sports Bars,
American (Traditional)
Definitely an awesome find off the beaten path in Somerville. The space is warm, cozy, and inviting. Lovely dark wood bar, lots of seating and comfortable high tops. They have plenty of tv's and some games including buck hunter (I can't kill cute…More »
12. 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 »
13. Taco Loco
The tacos & burritos are huge & stuffed with all the essential ingredients that make them soo delicious: guac, cheese, sour cream, salsa. The roasted pork is by far my favorite filling though the beef & ckn are both very tasty. The rice & beans are…More »
14. Tacos Lupita - CLOSED
Super tasty & super cheap!! Tacos Lupita is a little gem in Somerville!
The beef burrito was great, the pork mulitas were very yummy! The guac was also really good--which is my test of a good Spanish place and the passed 2 thumbs up! El Salvadorean…More »
15. Petsi Pies
Cozy & quaint little shop that produces some lovely sweet & savory pies. I ordered 2 large pies for mother's day and both were a big hit.
The Bacon leek Swiss pie was delicious- the leeks gave it a great flavor and the load of crispy bacon on top was…More »
16. Somerville Winter Farmer's Market
I love farmers markets so I was very excited to hear about the Somerville Winter Farmers Market. The market is small and set up on two floors inside the armory which is nice. The produce is very good: the kale, apples, collards, carrots, radishes…More »
17. Renee's Cafe
I've been frequenting Renee's for the past few months and they have replaced Ball Square Cafe as my go to breakfast spot. We have yet to wait in line and we usually get there before 10-10:30. I love that the staff is not trying to rush you even…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/21/2009
I've been to Renee's a few times and every experience was great. The serivce is fast and everyone is… Read more »
18. RF O'Sullivans & Son
Great local pub with delicious burgers! The restaurant is super small with a good sized bar in the center. Our server was new but very friendly and attentive. The beer selection is pretty decent and so are the prices. This has to be one of the better…More »
19. 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 »
20. 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 »
21. 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 »
22. 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 »
23. 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 »
24. 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 »
25. Sabur
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-7890
Categories:
Turkish,
Mediterranean,
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Teele Square
Review for Sabur's brunch menu:
Arrived early on Sun morning...not to early since they don't open till 11am. There were 2 other tables being served in restaurant when we arrived. The service was mediocre. The server was slow yet informative. I would…More »
26. Ball Square Fine Wines and Liquors
This is a fantastic wine and liquor store! They have an amazing selection of wine from all over the world. It's always well stocked and well organized.
The shop itself is very clean and pretty. The owners are very nice people who work very had on…More »
27. 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 »
28. 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 »
29. Sound Bites
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 623-8338
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Middle Eastern,
Mediterranean
It safe to say I've been to Sound Bites one to many times and now I know better. At first I enjoyed the place even though the food was mediocre but its close to my house and everything comes out fast--Hence the 2 stars.
There's always a wait but it…More »
30. Yak & Yeti
Thurs. night at 7pm: Our meal at Yak & Yeti took almost 2 hours including 25mins to order + 1hr. wait for our food----that was just way tooo damn long. The staff was friendly but they were very unorganized, understaffed, confused....all of which was…More »
31. 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 »
32. Machu Picchu
Friend: Have you ever been to Machu Picchu?
Me: In Peru? No, I haven't been there but I would love to go.
Friend: No silly! Machu Picchu in Somerville!
Me: Oh that Machu Picchu! Yes, I went there for the first time on Sat. night!
Friend: How was it?
Me:…More »
33. 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 »
34. 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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