Keltic Krust Bakery
1371 washington street, west newton. irish wheat soda bread, petit fours, sandwiches, and coffee.
O'Hara's
1185 walnut street, newton highlands. irish pub with full menu.
Village Cafe
719 washington street, newton. great place for breakfast and lunch.
51 Lincoln
51 lincoln street, newton highlands. a contemporary american restaurant featuring globally influenced food and wine.
Cafe Saint Petersburg
57 union street, newton centre. lively russian restaurant.
Kouzina
1649 beacon st., waban. greek and mediterranean style restaurant; great food and great wine.
Cabot's Ice Cream
743 washington street, newtonville. classic ice cream parlor with full menu and all-day breakfast. largest selection of sundaes around.
Lam's
825 washington street, newtonville. top-notch vietnamese kitchen.
Taste
311 walnut street, newtonville. independent cafe featuring crepes and specialty sandwiches.
Skipjack's
Needham street, newton upper falls. another great, if pricey, seafood restaurant.
Tartufo
22 union street, newton centre. very popular italian restaurant overlooking newton centre.
Just Next Door
Independently owned card, gift and toy store. Best cards around. Unique gifts. Friendly and helpful staff. Always something new.
Lumiere
1293 washington street, washington street, west newton. top-rated french restaurant.
Coconut Cafe
759 beacon street, newton centre. great thai food. seating is limited.
Baker's Best
27 lincoln street, newton highlands. tasty breakfast, lunch, baked goods, takeout.
Sol Azteca
75 union street, newton centre. full-scale mexican restaurant with outdoor terrace.
Lincoln Street Cafe
Lincoln street, newton highlands. one of the best independent coffee shops in the city, with excellent espresso and a very laid back atmosphere. has live music some nights of the week. a welcome change from the ubiquitous starbucks shops that fill the rest of the village centers.
Amarin of Thailand
287 centre street, newton corner. another great thai restaurant with an authentic ambiance.
Karoun
839 washington street, newtonville. armenian and middle eastern cuisine, plus featuring live music and belly dancing.
Johnny's Luncheonette
30 longley road, newton centre. contemporary diner-style breakfasts and sandwiches.
Tango Mango
Centre street, newton centre. small taco joint, not nearly as good as annas tacqueria in brookline
Blue Ribbon BBQ
1375 wasington street, west newton. authentic barbecue with all the fixings.
Antoine's Bakery
317 watertown street, nonantum. old-fashioned bakery with cakes, cinnamon bread, and cookies.
Legal Seafoods
Beacon street, chestnut hill. the most famous of boston's seafood restaurants. the clam chowder has been served at the u.s. president's inaugural ball for years. very pricey.