Guidebook for Newton
Food Scene
The Local is an upscale pub with great beer, wine, and food. Relaxing atmosphere, walkable from our house in about 20 minutes; or 1 mile drive.
1391 Washington St
1391 Washington StreetThe Local is an upscale pub with great beer, wine, and food. Relaxing atmosphere, walkable from our house in about 20 minutes; or 1 mile drive.
Blue Ribbon Barbecue is one of the top 2 most loved barbecue joints in the Boston area. Small seating area, mostly take-out.
1375 Washington St
1375 Washington StreetBlue Ribbon Barbecue is one of the top 2 most loved barbecue joints in the Boston area. Small seating area, mostly take-out.
We love Paddy's! Owned by the O'Hara family for 30 years, this is a genuine Irish pub with a casual vibe and great food.
95 Elm St
95 Elm StreetWe love Paddy's! Owned by the O'Hara family for 30 years, this is a genuine Irish pub with a casual vibe and great food.
Sweet Tomatoes makes delicious thin-crust pizza, and sells slices for quick takeout.
Sweet Tomatoes Pizza
1279 Washington StSweet Tomatoes makes delicious thin-crust pizza, and sells slices for quick takeout.
Good Mexican food in a nice spot on the river. During warm weather they have outdoor seating.
30 personas locales recomiendan
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
211 Moody StGood Mexican food in a nice spot on the river. During warm weather they have outdoor seating.
The food here is amazing--but get a reservation, it gets busy on the weekends!
17 personas locales recomiendan
Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar
388 Moody StThe food here is amazing--but get a reservation, it gets busy on the weekends!
NY Pie is a five-minute walk from our house--for when you're hungry and don't feel like going far!
NY Pie
934 Moody StNY Pie is a five-minute walk from our house--for when you're hungry and don't feel like going far!
Entertainment & Activities
Close to the shops, this is a good place to let little ones run free. It also has a large field for softball/soccer.
West Newton Playground
Close to the shops, this is a good place to let little ones run free. It also has a large field for softball/soccer.
Franklin School has two playgrounds and lots of open space for big and little kids.
Franklin Elementary School
125 Derby StFranklin School has two playgrounds and lots of open space for big and little kids.
Wellington Park
Henshaw StreetAnother great playground for little ones, plus tennis courts
Arts & Culture
West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington StA great local movie theater!
In addition to new releases, this theater often has independent films.
12 personas locales recomiendan
Embassy Cinema
16 Pine StIn addition to new releases, this theater often has independent films.
Essentials
We shop here more than anywhere else--great prices, great selection.
409 personas locales recomiendan
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial DrWe shop here more than anywhere else--great prices, great selection.
Whole Foods has top-quality produce and hard-to-find items, as well as a coffee bar and gelato bar, delicious prepared foods, and great breakfasts.
84 personas locales recomiendan
Whole Foods Market
442 Washington StWhole Foods has top-quality produce and hard-to-find items, as well as a coffee bar and gelato bar, delicious prepared foods, and great breakfasts.
Stop and Shop is a major chain grocery store, and has everything you need.
393 personas locales recomiendan
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StStop and Shop is a major chain grocery store, and has everything you need.
Star Market is a major chain and has the full array of everything. Also, Finagle-a-Bagel is in the same shopping center for coffee and bagels in the morning.
595 personas locales recomiendan
Star Market
370 Western AveStar Market is a major chain and has the full array of everything. Also, Finagle-a-Bagel is in the same shopping center for coffee and bagels in the morning.
Waltham India Market
315 Moody StDelicious Indian groceries!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Gaff
467 Moody StGood, casual pub with great beer selection