25 Essential Newton Institutions

Beam Score 83.3Read guide

Max and Leo's Pizza Newton

Massachusetts

an everyday essential pizza restaurant address in Newton, pairing editorial magnetism with a Beam Score of 83.3.

Intimate chef counter at a fine dining restaurant

Silver Award

Bistro

sycamore.

Massachusetts

an everyday essential table known for disciplined bistro cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 82.1.

Beam Score 82.1Read guide

Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light

Bronze Award

Mexican restaurant

Pátzcuaro Taqueria & Bar

Massachusetts

an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Newton's most persuasive mexican restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 81.0.

Beam Score 81.0Read guide

Editorial preview of a destination dining room

The Linden Store

Newton, Massachusetts

Deli

4.8 stars from 374 reviews for this deli address in Newton.

80.8

Close-up of a bright coastal restaurant dish

Hearth Pizzeria

Newton, Massachusetts

4.4 stars from 251 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Newton.

80.0

Moody restaurant interior with polished service

The James Pub, Needham

Newton, Massachusetts

4.7 stars from 462 reviews for this restaurant address in Newton.

79.2

Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

District 118 Kitchen & Bar

Newton, Massachusetts

4.4 stars from 489 reviews for this restaurant address in Newton.

79.2

High-end plated dish styled for editorial coverage

Maugus Restaurant

Newton, Massachusetts

American restaurant

4.1 stars from 290 reviews for this american restaurant address in Newton.

79.1

Fiorella's Trattoria

Newton, Massachusetts

Italian restaurant

4.4 stars from 143 reviews for this italian restaurant address in Newton.

78.7

#10

Cafe Mangal

Newton, Massachusetts

Turkish restaurant

4.8 stars from 450 reviews for this turkish restaurant address in Newton.

78.6

#11

Johnny's Luncheonette

Newton, Massachusetts

Diner

4.4 stars from 1,013 reviews for this diner address in Newton.

78.3

#12

O'Hara's Food & Spirits

Newton, Massachusetts

4.6 stars from 824 reviews for this restaurant address in Newton.

78.2

#13

Farm Grill and Rotisserie

Newton, Massachusetts

Greek restaurant

4.4 stars from 916 reviews for this greek restaurant address in Newton.

78.2

#14

Coconut Thai Wellesley

Newton, Massachusetts

Thai restaurant

4.5 stars from 274 reviews for this thai restaurant address in Newton.

78.0

#15

Little Big Diner

Newton, Massachusetts

Asian restaurant

4.6 stars from 770 reviews for this asian restaurant address in Newton.

77.8

#16

Depasquale's At Night Caps Corner

Newton, Massachusetts

4.6 stars from 270 reviews for this restaurant address in Newton.

77.8

#17

Papa Razzi Wellesley

Newton, Massachusetts

4.3 stars from 925 reviews for this restaurant address in Newton.

77.8

#18

XOXO Sushi Bar

Newton, Massachusetts

Japanese restaurant

4.7 stars from 581 reviews for this japanese restaurant address in Newton.

77.3

#19

Flat Breads Cafe

Newton, Massachusetts

Sandwich shop

4.6 stars from 110 reviews for this sandwich shop address in Newton.

77.3

#20

Jinny's Pizzeria

Newton, Massachusetts

4.8 stars from 327 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Newton.

77.1

#21

Smith & Wollensky - Wellesley

Newton, Massachusetts

Steak house

4.3 stars from 540 reviews for this steak house address in Newton.

76.9

#22

The Farmhouse

Newton, Massachusetts

American restaurant

4.5 stars from 299 reviews for this american restaurant address in Newton.

76.5

#23

Tom's Pizza & Sandwich Shop

Newton, Massachusetts

4.2 stars from 294 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Newton.

76.5

#24

Playa Bowls

Newton, Massachusetts

Health food restaurant

4.6 stars from 222 reviews for this health food restaurant address in Newton.

76.4

#25

Manow Thai Kitchen

Newton, Massachusetts

Thai restaurant

4.4 stars from 244 reviews for this thai restaurant address in Newton.

76.4