For information about entertainment and dining, including listings, editorials, directions and searching capabilities, check out http://www.boston.citysearch.com or http://www.boston.com. See below for selected local restaurants by area:

Needham

Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizzeria
Italian - pasta, pizza, and gourmet salads
1257 Highland Ave., Needham www.bertuccis.com
781-449-3777 (call ahead seating available, call one hour prior to expected arrival)

Bickford's Family Restaurant
This pancake house also serves omelets, waffles, burgers, and sandwiches
699 Highland Ave., Needham
781-444-7673 www.bickfordsrestaurants.com

Blue on Highland
Contemporary continental cuisine
882 Highland Ave., Needham
781-444-7001 www.blueonhighland.com

FAVA Restaurant
This upscale establishment focuses on American cuisine. Expect the average entrée to cost $20 - $30.
1027 Great Plain Ave., Needham www.favarestaurant.com
781-455-8668 (reservations recommended; closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Fuji Steak House
1430 Highland Ave., Needham
781-726-7658 www.fujisteakhouseneedham.com

Finagle a Bagel
Bagels, bagel sandwiches, soups, salads
922-938 Highland Ave., Needham
781-444-8501 www.finagleabagel.com

Masala Art
Indian cuisine
990 Great Plain Ave., Needham 781-449-4050 www.masala-art.com

Not Your Average Joe's
American regional foods cooked on a wood fired oven
105 Chapel St., Needham www.notyouraveragejoes.com
781-453-9300 (call ahead seating available, call one hour prior to expected arrival)

Pacini's
Italian
1185 Highland Ave., Needham
781-455-0922 www.pacinis.com

Pho Pasteur
Vietnamese cuisine
66 Chestnut St., Needham
781-444-0272

Sweet Basil
Italian cuisine 942 Great Plain Ave., Needham
781-444-9600 www.sweetbasilneedham.com

Stone Hearth Pizza Co.
Gourmet fire baked pizza and salads.
974 Great Plain Ave., Needham
781-433-0600 www.stonehearthpizza.com

The Rice Barn
Thai and Asian cuisine
1037 Great Plain Ave., Needham
781-449-8300


Newton

Blue Ribbon Bar-B-Q
Authentic southern, pit smoked barbeque; limited seating, take-out available.
1375 Washington St., West Newton
617-332-2583 www.blueribbonbbq.com

West Street Grill & Tap
Pub style restaurant that serves hearty portions of steak, chicken & seafood in a comfortable atmosphere.
7 West St., Newton
617-964-9387

Wellesley

Amarin
Thai cuisine at reasonable prices
27 Grove Street, Wellesley
781-239-0990www.amarinofthailand.com

Alta Strada
92 Central St., Wellesley
781-237-6100www.altastradarestaurant.com

Au Bon Pain
Light fare (salads, soups, sandwiches) in a cafe atmosphere
55 Central St., Wellesley
781-235-9461 www.aubonpain.com

Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizzeria
Italian - pasta, pizza, and gourmet salads
380 Washington St., Wellesley www.bertuccis.com
781-239-0990 (call ahead seating available, call 45-60 minutes prior to expected arrival)

Blue Ginger
Gourmet East/West bistro; eclectic, varied menu options with a mix of Asian & Southwestern cuisine;
583 Washington St., Wellesley Hills
781-283-5790 (reservations strongly recommended) www.ming.com

Cafe Mangal
555 Washington St., Wellesley
781-235-5322 www.cafemangal.com

China Sky
11 Forest St., Wellesly
781-431-2388 www.chinaskyrestaurant.com

College Square Pizza
Pizza, calzones, and desserts
552 Washington St., Wellesley
781-431-8585

Vidalia's
Truck stop themed restaurant; dine-in or take-out
13 Central St., Wellesley
781-431-0011

Natick/Framingham

Numerous national chain restaurants are located on Rtes. 9 and 30. Natick Mall (www.natickmall.com) has several casual restaurants (California Pizza Kitchen, Johnny Rockets, Au Bon Pain) and a food court. The plaza surrounding Shopper's World has several restaurants including Olive Garden and TGI Friday's. The following list includes some local favorites:

Aegean Restaurant
Greek specialties along with American foods including chicken, steak, seafood
747 Beacon St., Framingham (at the intersections of Rte. 9 West and Rte. 126)
508-879-8424 (reservations accepted for parties of 4 or more)

John Harvard's Brew House
Assortment of American continental food, microbrewery
1 Worcester Rd. (Rte. 9 West), Framingham (located in the Shopper's World complex)
508-875-2337 www.johnharvards.com

Kelly's Roast Beef
World famous roast beef sandwiches and seafood
2 Underprice Way (access from Rte. 9), Framingham
(located high up on the hill across from Shopper's World, next to Jordan's Furniture)
508-872-4900 www.kellysroastbeef.com

Ken's Steak House
The restaurant that made the salad dressing famous
Steaks, fish, seafood, salads
95 Worcester Rd. (Rte. 9 West), Framingham
(located just after Shopper's World)
508-875-4455 (reservations accepted) www.kenssteakhouse.com

Legal Sea Foods
Best seafood in the area, world famous clam chowder
500 Worcester Rd. (Route 9 East), Framingham
508-766-0600 www.legalseafoods.com

Melting Pot Restaurant
92 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA (Rte. 9, eastbound side, across from Shoppers World)
508-875-3115 www.meltingpot.com

Oga's Japanese Cuisine
Sushi, both the expected and the unusual, along with a broad range of Japanese dishes and intriguing dishes that blend West and East.
915 Worcester Rd., Natick (Rte. 9, near Wellesley, on the westbound side, in plaza just after intersection of Rte. 9 West/Rte. 27)
508-653-4338

Naked Fish
Specializing in fish and seafood with a Cuban twist; also beef and chicken dishes
725 Cochituate Rd. (Rte.30 at Speen St.), Framingham
508-820-9494 www.nakedfish.com

Vinny Testa's Bar Ristorante
Italian food
801 Worcester Rd., Natick
(Rte. 9 Westbound side, located prior to Rte. 27, just after Fairway Bowling Alley) www.vinnytestas.com
508-655-8787 (call ahead seating or reservations accepted for parties of 5 or more)


Boston

Cheesecake Factory
Pasta, salads, pizza, omelets, fish, steaks, cheesecakes & desserts
115 Huntington Ave., Suite 181 (Prudential Center), Boston
617-399-7777 www.cheesecakefactory.com
(other locations: 100 Cambridgeside Place/Cambridgeside Galleria Mall), Cambridge - 617 252 3810 and 300 Boylston St. (Atrium Mall) Chestnut Hill - 617-964-3001)

Durgin Park
A Boston classic- traditional New England fare
30 North Market St. (Quincy Market), Boston
617-227-2038 www.durgin-park.com

Faneuil Hall Marketplace (Quincy Market)
Several sit down restaurants; numerous food court style dining options
Near the waterfront, the North End/Haymarket, and Government Center/City Hall
Faneuil Hall, Boston
617-523-2300 www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com

Hard Rock Café
Appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, salads
131 Clarendon St. (Copley Square), Boston
617-424-7625 www.hardrockcafe.com

Sonsie
Bistro/café in a relaxed, yet refined atmosphere with a great view of Newbury Street. Dishes include Northern Italian pasta dishes and American specialties.
327 Newbury St., Boston www.sonsieboston.com
617-351-2500 (reservations recommended)

Tapeo Restaurant & Tapas Bar
Great food from Spain in a European atmosphere; excellent selection of tapas-both hot and cold.
266 Newbury St., Boston www.tapeo.com
617-267-4799 (reservations accepted until 6:30 pm on Thursdays/Fridays; 6:00 pm on Saturdays; call ahead seating is available as well)


For Special Occasions

Anthony's Pier 4
Top-notch Yankee fare and seafood served in an elegant waterfront setting
140 Northern Ave. (Waterfront), Boston www.pier4.com
617-423-6363 (reservations recommended for parties of 6 or more)

Bay Tower Room
60 State St. (near Faneuil Hall), Boston
Elegant dining, panoramic vistas of Boston Harbor and the islands.
(open for dinner only, closed Sundays) www.baytower.com
617-723-6868 (reservations required)


Longfellow's Wayside Inn
Yankee New England menu items. In operation since 1716, wait staff in colonial costumes serve dinner guests. A working gristmill provides flour for the homemade bread.
72 Wayside Inn Rd. (off Rte. 20), Sudbury (about a 35 minute drive from Olin)
978-443-1776 (reservations recommended) www.wayside.org

Publick House Historic Inn
Costumed servers help guests step back in time at this 1771 Inn. Innovative New England fare along with old standbys such as clam chowder, baked onion soup, lobster pie and turkey dinner.
On the Common, Rte. 131, Sturbridge, MA; Located near Old Sturbridge Village, the Publick House is about a one hour drive from Olin. Take Rte. 90/Mass. Turnpike West to Exit 9, Sturbridge. Ask for additional directions at the toll booth.
508-347-3313 (reservations recommended) www.publickhouse.com

Top of the Hub
A great place to go for a spectacular view of Boston and the Charles River while enjoying a fine meal.
800 Boylston St. (Prudential Center), Boston
617-536-1775 (reservations recommended) www.selectrestaurants.com

Union Oyster House
The oldest existing restaurant in Boston (founded 1826)
41 Union St. (near Quincy Market), Boston
617-227-2750 (reservations recommended) www.unionoysterhouse.com