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Took my parents here for a Sunday dinner and it was an absolute home run! We ordered the Pan de…read moreCasa, Pan con Tomate, Dátiles, Albondigas, Croquetas de Jamon, Solomillo, and Churros for dessert and honestly every single dish was a winner. The pacing was perfect. Every 5-10 minutes a new dish would arrive, which made the whole meal feel like a fun, festive experience. No long waits, no awkward gaps, just great food flowing steadily to the table. The Pan de Casa and Albondigas were the clear crowd favorites. My parents are in their 60s and adventurous eaters, and they were absolutely blown away. My dad couldn't stop raving about the meatballs! A huge shoutout to Kayla, our server, who was attentive, warm, and made the whole evening feel special. Sunday is a great night to go, relaxed vibe, great service, and the kitchen is clearly on point. T'ahpas 529 is a gem in Melrose. We will absolutely be back!

I hate writing this review, its been many years coming, but I honestly thought I wrote it years…read moreago, but somehow it just popped up in my "Please review" section of Yelp, so here I am... So I visited T'ahpas many years ago - date night dinner, left the kids at home & wanted adult food and Tapas were becoming all the rage at the time. Read good reviews, got there, small place, quaint, really good atmosphere, we began ordering food and OMG did we order sooo much, we liked a few things so much we ordered multiple plates, Im talking total fat kid night... Then we are sitting there and it was later at night so the place was empty and instantly I FREEZE - My BF at the time looked at me and noticed panic, he knew exactly what I saw from my reaction - there was a mouse in the dining room, now listen, I GET IT.. All restaurants have them, I wasnt even grossed out like that, THEY ARE MY BIGGEST fear in life, like if someone said Heres a million dollars be in a room with a mouse, I would have to pass! That scared, I dont know why - just am!!! So I exhaled and sat there... it started to run closer, it then disappeared and I slowly was able to unclench and then it came back like 20 mins later, this mouse was ballsy, like there are people walking around in & out and I just couldnt anymore. We got the bill and left, and I told many people and they said I should have complained on the spot but that just isnt me... Im just mad because the Food was GOOOOOOOD... I want to go back but a part of me is just like Nope, Not going to happen! So my take, the food is great, better than great! Hoping it was a one off situation and not a regular occurrence but I would love to come back, Im just a big pussy!

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Sam's Kitchen

4.6(266 reviews)

The food was excellent, the service was both friendly and timely. We enjoyed the low key atmosphere…read moreand family friendly hospitality.

Amazing little place! We had a rare night out and thought to give Sam's Kitchen a try. Going on a…read moreWednesday, it wasn't too crowded but we were by no means the only ones. You know it's going to be good when it's busy mid-week. I had the short ribs and gnocchi, my husband has the ricotta gnocchi. Both were excellent. Mine was so good I honestly didn't want it to end. It paired nicely with the red sangria, too. We will absolutely be back - if their other dishes are as good as what we were treated to this time, I can't wait to try more!

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The Fox Den

4.4(94 reviews)

What a cute local family vibe restaurant. Nice beer…read moreselection and interesting menu options. The wings are delicious. Looking forward to trying more on the menu next time:)

Brunch lovers, you need to check out Fox Den Woburn! 9/10…read more From the adorable fox-themed decor to the huge menu packed with creative brunch options, this spot was such a fun find. They also have free parking, which is always a plus. We tried the Portuguese burrito and the biscuits and gravy, and both were absolutely delicious. The portions were generous, everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and there were already so many other menu items I want to come back and try next time. The atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming while still being trendy and modern. Definitely a great brunch spot for a weekend outing with friends or family!

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Our 10" bar pizzas are also packed with flavor, and have a garlicky, buttery crust

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Potato leek soup

Matadora

3.7(271 reviews)

1.4 mi

•$$$

Tried Matadora in MA, it's located inside a Hilton, so definitely convenient if you're staying…read morethere. The space is nice and makes for an easy dinner option without leaving the hotel. That said, I wouldn't go out of my way to visit. The food was just okay, especially for the price. The portions were on the smaller side and felt a bit expensive for what you get. They do offer gluten-free options, which is always appreciated. Overall, a decent, convenient spot if you're nearby, but not necessarily a destination restaurant.

It looks nice inside the Hilton hotel. A group of us arrived on a Sunday early evening with…read moreunnecessary reservations. We each had an entree, shared 2 orders of the beef empanadas (Star of the show!), and a total of 5 cocktails and 2 beers. The bill came to just over $300 before tip. This isn't horrible for a tapas spot, but the taste of the entrees were just not worth it. That, and the amount of alcohol you get in most of the cocktails. So much ice and like 2 sips of drink. There's 1 drink with aperol and champagne that is big and you get the remainder of the small champagne as a side car though. We had 2 of the paellas and they were on the smaller side for paella. The flavor was meh and nothing really stood out. I had the steak frites and it was such a small portion of steak. Maybe 4 oz? And the char flavor was so overpowering. The chimichurri I was looking forward to was extremely mild in flavor. The fries were cooked nicely though. Our server was friendly but forgetful. She kept forgetting parts of our order and whether she had already done something or not. Was a bit odd. Overall, I won't be making an effort to come back here.

Flaming Chorizo

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Redstone Liquors

4.7(65 reviews)

0.8 mi

The owner / manager is very rude. He will tell me wines will be in stock and never are. Your best…read moreto go to Rapid Liquors. Skip this place.

Very nice interior, nice area, lots of selections for beers, wines, and liquors…read more The cashiers can look up stuff to see if it's available but they are very knowledgeable, especially the guy with the beard. He was friendly and really knew his stuff. Will definitely be coming back. Enjoy!

Redstone Liquors - Cigars, humidors, decanters, glassware, ice molds, whiskey stones, syrups, charcuterie, & more all available at our Stoneham location

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Cigars, humidors, decanters, glassware, ice molds, whiskey stones, syrups, charcuterie, & more all available at our Stoneham location

Turner's Seafood

3.9(819 reviews)

•$$$

Food delicious Service attentive and welcoming…read more Ambiance was what you wanted All great

This is one of the most famous places in downtown Melrose. It's always packed, as it's the only…read more"white tablecloth" restaurant nearby. The food however is just OK. It's your basic Italian seafood place. There is a singular type of clientele inside, which tells you how your experience will go. We got tuna "tacos" (more like crudo) as appetizers. This was the best part of the night. The tuna was delicious. For our mains, I got the New England Bouillabaisse and my friend got a fish dish. The food was on the salty side, it's great to have this down the road instead of having to go down to north end. We ended the night with the flourless cake. Our server was very friendly! But the food was just ok. Drive a little farther and get some Mexico Lindo instead.

Clam Chowda

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Lobster bisque and Clam Chowder

Lucia Ristorante / Winchester

3.3(173 reviews)

2.8 mi

I've been here twice recently, and the food is consistently good. They are gluten-free pasta is…read moredelicious in their servings are large enough for take home for leftovers the next day. Their staff are friendly and the atmosphere is fun. I've ordered the bolognese and lemon chicken with broccoli. Both were good and worth returning for in the future.

Exceptional service. Divine food. Savory. Authentic atmosphere. Felt like I may have bumped my head…read moreand wuz transported to Rome (Roma, Italy!). Fresh lemons. Juicy lemons. Homemade pasta. All the Fixin's. Happy glutton. Checkered tablecloths. Felt like home. Angela was the best server -- one of a kind; angel.

Socially distanced patio seating (Fall 2020)

Lucia Ristorante Winchester Bar

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Lucia Ristorante Winchester Exterior

Tremonte Restaurant & Bar

3.6(192 reviews)

We were regular takeout customers. The recent rudeness of the young lady taking our order…read morecompletely changed our opinion of this restaurant. We would overlook inconsistency in the food, but draw the line at outright discourtesy.

Everyone sits at the bar not sure why because their bar staff is not very friendly and really rude…read morewe won't go back! Food was good not great. Eh

Indoor decor

Award winning classic dish fresh tagliatelle pasta in a classic meat sauce

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Rack of Lamb... very good flavor and perfect portion.

Cap't Loui

3.9(496 reviews)

0.8 mi

PETER IS THE GOAT, best server of all time, other servers should take notes, always treating us…read moreright and making sure we are okay, im not coming back for the food im only coming for peter

Me and the wife finally got a chance to come back to Capt Loui. Ever since we had a family, it's…read morebeen a little different with dining out haha Capt Loui will always have a spot in our hearts for seafood boil. This Stoneham location might be my favorite. Open and clean. Our waitress was friendly and nice. We always enjoyed Capt Loui. Their seafood boil sauce is unmatched. The flavor and the kick is amazing . Funnel cake with vanilla ice cream to end the meal is a must. My only complaint is... you only get one potato and one corn for the 3lb option. I feel like it should be a potato and a corn every pound. Just my opinion.