Food Scene
One of the best restaurants in the city, with 10 tables in the main room! There's also a cozy bar next door if you don't have reservations or want a lighter menu.
117 locals recommend
Ten Tables
597 Centre StOne of the best restaurants in the city, with 10 tables in the main room! There's also a cozy bar next door if you don't have reservations or want a lighter menu.
When Pigs Fly
613 Centre StFabulous breads -- sweet, savory and standard.
Cafe Beirut
654 Centre StBukhara Indian Bistro
3698 Washington StCasa Verde Taqueria
711 Centre StCaffè Nero
733 Centre St7 Pond St
7 Pond StreetJ.P. Licks
659 Centre StFab ice cream. Also coffee and snacks
Purple Cactus
674 Centre StGreat burritos and other Mexican fare. Good takeout
Tres Gatos
470 Centre StSmall plates
Canary Square
435 S Huntington AveVee Vee
763 Centre StThe Haven
284 Perkins StBlue Nile Restaurant
389 Centre StEthiopian
The Blue Frog Bakery
3 Green StUla Café
284 Amory StJP Seafood Cafe
730 Centre StFiore's Bakery
55 South StDrinks & Nightlife
Brendan Behan Pub
378 Centre StMost famous neighborhood bar in the city; hangout of politicos, old timers, Sam Adams Brewery tour takers, and JP wildlife. OK food (pizza and burgers good); great beer selection.
63 locals recommend
Doyle's Cafe
Most famous neighborhood bar in the city; hangout of politicos, old timers, Sam Adams Brewery tour takers, and JP wildlife. OK food (pizza and burgers good); great beer selection.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StStop & Shop
301 Centre StCVS
4600 Washington StParks & Nature
World-famous arboretum beautiful at all times of year.
379 locals recommend
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayWorld-famous arboretum beautiful at all times of year.
Part of Olmstead's Emerald Necklace, includes a 1.5 mi trail around the edge.
218 locals recommend
Jamaica Pond
Part of Olmstead's Emerald Necklace, includes a 1.5 mi trail around the edge.