Woodys Pizza

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (60) • $

"Woody's Pizza...... I had to Try it because people either give it 5 stars or minimal Stars and I wanted to know which side was telling the truth. Sadly I guess you have to order pickup to get that 5 star service because we were delivered Sub Par food. When you are located next to a blue line stop and such a foot traffic heavy hub as orient heights, I guess it gets so busy that every other order gets zero cares given.My Wife's two topping meatball and broccoli pizza was nothing to brag about. Just meh. Definitely not worth the priceMy chicken finger dinner came with 3 pieces of boneless chicken that was smashed to shit breaded with crumby knock off shake & bake and overcooked so much and so dry that eating one bite gave me the hiccups.The salad that came with it scrap pieces of bitter romaine hearts, mush tomatoes, cucumbers that had inconsistency some were slices, some were chunks, some had peels, some didn't. And black olive slices that tasted like nothing.Delivery was late, Called the place and the lady on the other side of the inquiry phone call was rude to my wife... likely burnt out from working for such a busy place. But not to worry lady. Y'all will be just a little less busy because we are not ordering from woody's again."

Rhythm n Wraps

★★★★★ 4.5 (142) • $$

"I come here quite a bit with my family of vegans. I know a place is good when all three of my kids joyfully agree to go for dinner. I have had several items, but I think I have finally settled on my favorite, the Be You Burger. Usually, I am not a fan of the simulated meats that are out there, but the combo of caramelized onions, pickles, and BBQ mayo works well with the impossible meat and toasted brioche bun. The fries are really good to."

Fiorella's Express

★★★★☆ 3.8 (46)

"On a Monday - this seemed to be the only place open for lunch in all of downtown Wellesley. Order at the counter. They bring the food to you. They seemed to be doing a big take out business. There were a few outdoor tables. Lucky for us - they were on the shady side of the building!House salads were standard fare. Dressing was served on the side. Tomatoes and lettuce appeared to be local fresh. They had no issues with a cheese substitution on the eggplant sandwich. In fact offered after we requested no mozzarella. The lasagna was really good. The sauce was to die for. This place was a good find. Will be back."

Modern Underground Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (43)

"We stumbled upon this place while shopping for deserts upstairs. This little gem is subterranean and I had no idea it was there. I thought we were headed downstairs to find a place to eat the desserts we purchased upstairs. Lo and behold, there is a great little sports bar and pub down there. The bartender was quite pleasant and our waitress was pretty, funny and very good at her job. We had a few drinks, chatted with some locals, ordered a few personal sized pizzas and had a great time. It seems the locals view this as a fun place to take a date as it was definitely "cozy" down there. It's neat, clean and fun. The prices were reasonable and the food was good. It was a fun little accident we enjoyed."

Sina’s Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.9 (61)

"This was an exceptional place. The food was outstanding. We stopped by last night after visiting Salem and if this was located where we lived, we would be regulars. The best Persian food I've ever had. This restaurant is in a small, strip of shops in Peabody. The outside is a bit deceptive because it's not fancy, but you open the door and walk into a nice, modern atmosphere. The falafel appetizer was delicious. We got the Barg combo and shared it. I couldn't even finish my half. The steak and chicken were cooked perfectly, juicy and flavorful! The rice and grilled tomato were delicious. The decor and service were both incredible. They had the restaurant decorated for Halloween and it was really cute! I was a fan of the Yin and Yang salt and pepper shakers. I need to find a set for myself! So fun! I can't imagine anyone living in the area and not eating here all the time. The prices are a little higher but well worth it for the quality! If you are visiting Salem and looking for a divine meal right outside of the hectic city limits of Salem, eat here! You won't be disappointed!!"

Lingo Cafe & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (27)

"Nothing kicks off the weekend like a little Friday night rage-caging in the lobby of an East Cambridge office building.Raise the roof! WOOP WOOP Staple these documents! WOOP WOOPLocation aside, the spac... you know what? Location NOT aside. It's a bar that caters to a very specific group: employees in said building or residents of the Archstone village that never came to be. And based on the shoulder to shoulder post-5pm crowd, they're fine with that. As a destination though, be wary of short parking.The beer may be cheap (according to my drinking buddies) but well drinks run an average $7. I'd love to return for the fabled nachos, mounds of which passed by with an almost scheduled regularity, assaulting the nose with savory smells of salty fry and the eyes with drippy, melted goop.The space offers nothing. Open, empty, unadorned. Boulders near the main entrance give a "Honey I Shrunk The Kids and lost them in a Zen garden" feel. I joked to Ellen S, "It's like a cafeteria in here." Her reply: "It is a cafeteria." Oh right.Of note and to earlier reviews, women outnumber men 4 to 1. Happy hunting."

Fresh Pita

★★★★★ 4.6 (33)

"I've driven by this place many times and I love this type of food but my boyfriend is a little reluctant to eat it, so I stopped by one day when I was alone and I am so glad I did! The second I walked in- I was greeted by the wife and her husband was sitting in the booth and I instantly remembered them from their Mineral Spring Avenue Location! I took my son there for Lunch one day- it was years ago-when he was very little and I will never forget that they made him French fries for free- which was memorable just because of how kind they were. I told her I would pay for them but they waved me away! She also wouldn't let me leave a tip today- but I insisted she give the tip to her son/employee.Everything was made to order so I don't understand the reviews saying the food is not fresh because it most definitely was fresh & delicious! I love the chicken falafel combo ! It's my favorite & the meats were juicy and tender. Everything was great and the price was also very good. I hate when I get lunch for myself & the price comes out to over $20- that is just ridiculous in my opinion. My entire meal came to under $15 - which is amazing! My lunch was amazing, the service was wonderful & the price was just right! I highly recommend at least giving it a try and if you don't know what to order- just go with the chicken or chicken and falafel combo and I promise you- it's worth checking out!"

Livite

★★★★★ 4.7 (167) • $

"I am an aging millennial by all accounts so the only TikTok exposure I ever get is when one randomly pops up when I'm looking for recipes and cat videos but the TikTok I saw most recently was a compilation of chicken Caesar wraps. Which just so happened to be my staple back in college. I was a fiend for a good Caesar wrap. (Actually, the place I frequented all the time, Milano Market, is now viral.)I love that Livite does panini wraps, where they grill the wrap so it gets nice and toasty and melty on the inside. Of course I had to get the Caesar - they offer lots of modifications so you're free to swap things in and out depending on preferences and allergies. My husband got the Buffalo, which tasted pretty similar to the Caesar, only with hot sauce and blue cheese dressing. My one nit is that I assumed they'd mix everything together before putting it into a wrap, thus making it a true Caesar salad wrap, but instead it tasted like they assembled the ingredients separately. Thus creating the Chipotle burrito problem, where you get one bite of chicken, one bite of dressing and cheese, etc. Maybe their chicken salad wrap is what I'm thinking of and should have gotten. Anyway, this is all a rather academic point since I was starving so I ate the whole thing anyway. I liked the free side of plantain chips! The menu has salads and smoothies, which I'll have to try. A great, healthy option in Brookline. I didn't feel bloated or bogged down afterwards. Food came out very quickly. There's paid parking all along the street on the other side but I saw plenty of people just double park, run in, and grab their food."

Ali's Roti Restaurant & Takeout

★★★★☆ 3.9 (78)

"I LOVE Caribbean food. I've been trekking to Singh's roti shop for months and I finally looked into a roti shop closer to home. Ali's looked great! Close by, a very similar menu, and cheap!I came in on Saturday around 4pm and they had everything ready to go. I got one goat curry roti and one chicken curry roti. Both were delicious! I ordered small for both and it was enough for 1 meal per person. I had a really hard time saving any of it because it was too tasty. I'll order large next time! The price difference is about 4 dollars between the small ($10) and the large ($14).The sides I ordered consisted of string beans, potato, and chickpeas. You get to have 2 per roti. I thought that the sides were only okay. Singh's sides are definitely better but this is a decent substitute. Anyways, the curries were PERFECT. Less bones in the goat and the chicken was amazingly soft. Only downside was that neither roti had a ton of meat. BUT, they had enough. I will be coming back all the time!!"

Mama Gina's Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.5 (127) • $

"I refuse to believe that this place has a 3.5* average. I honestly don't get it - their pizza (sauce, crust, toppings) is consistently on point and even their salad (I always order the greek salad) is great. I know, I know, you're probably rolling your eyes at the fact that I order salad at a pizza joint, but the salad is a good size and definintely filling. I usually order mine with chicken and the salad also comes with a side of "pita", which is really more like cooked (but still doughy) pizza dough and is sooo good. More on the food:Pizza (large pie) - great sauce, evenly distributed toppings, cheesy, perfect crustGreek salad - great portion, enough dressing to get the perfect salad to dressing ratio, served with the best "pita" Broccoli and cheddar bites - it's what you're thinking, but probably better. Recommend.Fried ravioli: I enjoyed these, but would probably order the broccoli and cheese bites instead, if I had to pick.Mozzarella sticks: a classic. If you are craving mozzy sticks, this will definintely hit the spotThe service is always quick and the people who work here have always been friendly. I can usually place an order and pick up within 10-15 minutes. I've never gotten delivery from Mama Gina's so I can't speak to what that experience is like, but definintely recommend this place for take out."

New York Pizza

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (69) • $

"I don't know what your food limit is, but when I tell you one slice could feel like three people, I kid you not. I was born and raised in Dorchester. New York Pizza has been here since I can remember, I think in my 39 years of existence I've only eaten here once prior to today. My visit today has really made me reconsider my whole existence, I over wondered what it was that made me not go back there because today I got to pepperoni slice and a buffalo chicken slice and oh em gee. I took a bite of the pepperoni before driving home cuz I like stuff fresh, amazing. And then I ate the Buffalo one on my way home I live 30 minutes away from the restaurant I made it home in 23 minutes and guess what I still had way more pizza then I ate and I'm talking about on just one slice. I couldn't even touch the pepperoni after, you have to try this like this is one of those things you can't take my word for it just go figure it out for yourself. I believe in you"

True Grounds Bakery & Coffee House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (325) • $

"I'm from out of town and I stopped by True Grounds for a light lunch on a recommendation. My friend and I ordered the tofu wrap to share and each got an iced Vietnamese coffee. I'm not usually a fan of vegan wraps but this one was flavorful with a good mix of veggies. The coffee was good, although I wish they had mixed in the condensed milk more.The decor was cute; unique designs on all the tables and a giant avocado painting on the wall which I loved. We arrived at about 1:30 and they close at 2, so when we were placing our order to dine in, the employee kindly reminded us of the closing time. When I asked, they provided us with an extra plate and glasses of water. The service was pretty fast, though to be fair it wasn't that busy, so we had plenty of time to eat our wrap before we had to head out. Next time I'll have to try one of their other sandwiches or wraps!"

Dumpling Daughter

★★☆☆☆ 2.1 (16)

"We ordered a little of almost everything on the menu and found the food to be very good. Nice and spicy as we like it. The Southie rice and noodles were excellent. Service was quick and easy. We tasted a lot of different items and all had our favorites. We will order from Dumplings again."

Dumpling Daughter

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (132)

"Great dumpling place that makes for a good appetizer/snack place or you can just go full on dumplings as your main course.ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 8/10Cute little shop inside that is a casual laid back place that is good for a small group to come and hang out.SERVICE: 10/10I'll comment on their delivery primarily since I have had a really outstanding experience with delivery with them. Everything was packaged neatly in little takeout containers and not only that, but they were nicely labelled as well. I cannot count the number of times I have ordered from other dumpling places and just gotten a sack of dumplings all mixed together. A surprise in each bite I guess. But not here! Bravo!FOOD: 9/10I thought overall, the food was quite good. I'll highlight a few dishes.BBQ Pork Bun - 10/10 - One of the best pork buns that I have had. Most of the time, the wrapping of the bun is dry and kind of flaky, but here, it was steamed perfectly and the bun was moist, and not only that, but the internal filling was delicious.Pork & Cabbage / Pork & Chive Dumplings - 8/10 - Flavorful and as advertised. These were good and what one would expect from a dumpling place. It's not set apart from anywhere else, but that does not make them bad either.Chinese Eggplant & Garlic - 7/10 - One of my favorite traditional Chinese dishes. The flavor was there for this with just the right amount of heat. It was just a bit too oily, which I know it is typically oily, but this was on the heavier side for sure.VALUE: 8/10Decent.PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 9/10TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: Eat.OVERALL: 9/10"

Arboretum Pizza Grill

★★★☆☆ 3 (83) • $

"Their Greek-style pizza feels like it's in the bar pie spectrum: on the thinner side but almost buttery. Their chicken gyro pizza was OK but not my fav (had some wet toppings that didn't work for me), but their chicken parm pizza had me reaching for seconds. Their grilled chicken sub was also decent- the bread was blah, but the filling was plentiful and flavorful. And their potato skins weren't anything to write home about, but hit the spot."

Just Salad

★★★★☆ 3.9 (19)

"I ordered Just Salad on UberEats and went to pick up my order in person. They were running a Buy One, Get One Free promotion on the BBQ Shroom Bowl, so I decided to check it out. I'm usually a big carnivore, but the fake meat (jackfruit I believe) wasn't bad!The location itself is super convenient, located near a bunch of businesses. Nothing special otherwise, I'd probably prefer to take my meal to go, rather than sit there, since it's more of a casual spot. My salad was ready upon arrival, so no complaints in terms of service. Not gonna lie, I think I'm more of a Sweetgreen gal, but sometimes it's nice to shake things up."

Dimitrio's Pizza & Wings

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (87)

"It's been a few years since I've had this place. Growing up in Dorchester, I used to go to both Charlie's and Dimitrios. They both have their own flaws but the reviews for Dimitrios can be so harsh lol Rating only on what I ordered tonight through Uber Eats. I got their Buffalo wings and the Dimitrios steak and cheese. I'm not going to give it 5 stars because the wings were not bad but it wasn't perfect. Their Buffalo sauce can be adjusted. The size of the wing is perfect. Not those wing ding sizes. I wouldnt mind ordering their wings again. The steak and cheese was actually pretty good. Bread to meat ratio was good. It was a pretty decent size sub. My tip is to always toast the bread and make it extra cheese, you won't go wrong with that. My picture quality for the sub is a little off because I got too excited and cut half of the half lol Everything was well packaged. My requests were all correct. No complaints on my end. Overall, Good job Dimitrios"

Casa Razdora

★★★★★ 4.5 (352) • $

"Quick order Italian at Casa Razdora. If you don't want to go to the North End and want your pasta, this is the spot. I ordered online and headed over to pick it up. It was the middle of the lunch rush and rather than "cut the line" even though I was only picking up, I waited anyway. There really isn't enough room to split "ordering" from "paying" here so keep that in mind.My pasta was hot and fresh and ready. I brought it back to the apartment and dug in. Nice fresh marinara sauce with penne noodles. Very hot, very fresh. The meatballs were quite good, tough a little small. Flavorful and delicious.I'll order from Razdora again, for sure."

Cambridge Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.8 (70)

"One of the best casual pizza spots in the area! I dropped by on a weekday evening and got 2 slices of cheese pizza for $5 total. I didn't expect that the 2 slices would be the size of 1/3 a pie!I was very impressed by the pizza. The dough had a nice bready flavor to it and the bottom of the (very thin) crust was crispy while the crust still maintained a nice chew to it. The sauce had a good tomato flavor and there was plenty of cheese. A great deal for the price!"

Sprout

★★★★★ 4.6 (24)

"Sitting here enjoying my meal, glad I came here. This place has a salad/grain bowl side and a Greek food side so it's a bit confusing at first but not to worry, you're in good hands here. Back in the olden days, this was BHOP. Grease pizza galore. They still have pizza too, which is handy, so maybe it's more like a food court. I went to the salad grain station side. Think a better version of Sweet Green, and also CHEAPER and far less attitude and food rationing. I made my own random salad grain thing. I think the guy was confused. But it was absolutely delicious. They have FRESH CORN FROM THE COB. Amazing. Love this place."

Venus Pizza & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (58)

"I've been searching for an Alfredo chicken broccoli that compares to Papa Rinos in Dorchester. I have finally found it! This is nice sized portion, perfect temperature and soooooo tasty. It oozed cheese and had tons of chicken. I would definitely get this again. Great customer service and food so far has not disappointed."

Tru Foods Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)

"I had the aloo wrap which was great. Good spice level which left it lingering, wasn't overwhelming and kept me coming back for more. The lettuce added a nice crunch."

Rocco's Cucina & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (218) • $$

"Stopped in for a drink before heading back to the hotel, we had Bridget for our bartender and she was seriously FABULOUS!She took the time to talk to us and explain to us about the liquor and cordial licenses in the NorthEnd. Great vibes, people, drinks, music. Stop in, talk to the bartenders, have a drink or 3 you won't regret it!"