Okay, the food was wonderful! Each dish was delish. We all loved the crunchy crust on the fried chicken which kept the chicken very moist. The stuffed peppers were great, ditto for the vinaigrette dressing on the salad. Even the bread and butter was yummy. Our third dish was the vegetable special with a variety of flavors. Portions were large enough for us to have great leftovers for lunch the next day. The young woman serving us was a delightful Lexington HS senior. She was cheerful, courteous and helpful. The two chef/owners are super nice guys. I just hope they don't get tired of working so hard and stay small and creative! Thanks to Prep for a fun Friday night dinner. read more

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Great little spot in East Arlington, Mass Ave. We shared a pizza and salad, both were excelent! Blueberry peach crumble desert was delish. Small but good quality beer and wine list. We'll certainly go back! read more

So worth the wait! We enjoy dining in for dinner at this nice farm to table restaurant! It's a nice and cozy restaurant tucked in the Arlington heights plaza. It is always busy on Friday and Saturday nights but each time we have walked in we are lucky to find a table. It's an order at the counter type of place but you pay after you're meal. They bring you you're food and then you pay when you leave. I really like that they get their produce from local farms and that they have a rotating specials menu. We are always excited to see what's new on their menu. I really love their pizzas! They are so flavorful and they always create a new pizza special. This night they had mozzarella blue cheese pizza which was very tasty! And they had a corn ravioli which had squash and tons of veggies! When it's a busy night it does take a little longer than an ordinary restaurant in terms of wait time but it's so worth it once you get your food! It feels like a home cooked meal and it tastes like one too! read more

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We stopped into Neighborhood Prep Kitchen for dinner on a Monday night after driving past here dozens of times and saying we should try it out someday. We were really impressed, and it seemed to be a very popular spot! We ordered a pizza and the chicken parm to share and both were delicious. The pizza had that perfect wood-fired crust: crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and super flavorful. The sauce tasted fresh and the dollops of ricotta on top were a nice touch. The chicken parm was hearty and comforting, perfectly breaded with melty cheese and a really good red sauce. The space itself feels cozy and laid-back, and the staff was friendly without rushing us. It's the kind of place that feels just as good for a casual weeknight dinner as it would for a low-key date night. Definitely a solid local spot worth coming back to! read more

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I love this place and the people who run it. Real ingredients and food made with love and care. Please try this place. I promise you won't be disappointed read more

Hidden gem in Arlington Heights! Their menu is full creative pizzas, pastas, salads and dinner plates. Most dishes are influenced by what's in season from their local farm purveyors. They have a wide array of drinks - specialty sodas, sparkling teas, and a solid beer and wine selection. We tried the brussel sprouts, apple cheddar pizza, mushroom delicata squash pizza, and their signature chicken sandwich. Everything was thoughtfully prepared with high quality ingredients and unique flavors. Brussels were a touch on extra crispy side but tasty. My fav was the apple cheddar pizza and the chicken sandwich (which is huge btw). The pizza's sourdough crust had a nice crunch and chew - thin and strong, held the toppings well. The cheddar was melty, a bit sweet and nutty, and went nicely with the apples. The chicken cutlet on the sandwich was juicy, complimented by the sweetness of the tomato jam, and balanced by the pepper mayo and pickles. The service was welcoming and friendly, and the ambiance is casual, homey and unpretentious. It was very easy to grab a seat, enjoy the meal, and chat with my friends. It looks like they also have a pretty cool take out business with prepared family suppers like chicken parm. I will be back to see what's new on their menu and try more things! read more

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Came with my family on a whim. We almost didn't go since the available photos of the interior were a bit off-putting. We could not have been more wrong. This place is amazing. The food is all homemade and you can tell. Everything we got was delicious, especially the pizza, the gnocchi, and the roast chicken. Easiest 5 stars of my life. Absolutely go here if you get the chance. read more

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Excellent fare!! All real food made from scratch. This place is FABULOUS!! The food is delicious and very reasonably priced.

we stopped by Prep Neighborhood Kitchen earlier this week for lunch. We ordered a salad and a sandwich. Both were large servings for the price and very delicious, and while we were there, we saw one of the guys taking fresh baked bread from the oven. We recently returned from three weeks in Italy which included many of the "foody" cities such as Parma Bologna, Modena, Verona, Padova, and Venice among others. Italy has nothing on these guys. We are going back tonight with the whole family. read more

Love this place. The guys who cook/run it are so friendly. The food is delicious. Everything we ordered was equally great. We have been a few times and ordered different things each time. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend. read more

This is a 5-star foodie restaurant in Metrowest masquerading as a pizza joint. Very friendly service, delicious food & wine & very reasonable prices for what you get. We stopped by for dinner and ordered garlic knots, a calabria wine, bone-in pork shank (huge portion) and baby fern & mushroom pasta (with homemade tagliatelle pasta). All were delicious! Best food in Arlington! read more

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First of all, the owners could not be nicer. Second of all the food is incredible. Now I will get into my story. Tonight our family had planned to go to a restaurant, but found out it was closed so I remembered that I had been wanting to try out this scratch food spot in the Heights. We piled the kids in the car plus one friend and arrived at the restaurant around 7pm. Literally no tables were full, but we didn't let that scare us because we know this restaurant does a good takeout business. We were told when we got to the counter we were told that we could choose a table, check out the menu, order at the counter, and they would serve us our food. I had already checked out the menu at home so it was easy to order. My daughter got butter noodles. My husband got the Friday night special pizza, we got a house salad with incredibly light ranch dressing. I ordered mushroom and spinach tagliatelle. The boys ordered tagliatelle, one with meatballs and one with a side of chicken breast. We also got the duck fat fries. I am really sad I did not take a photo of the house salad because it was absolutely gorgeous, but it was devoured so quickly I did not have a chance! We all enjoyed our meals. We were really impressed by the high-quality ingredients and the friendly service. The interior is not fancy or high end, but when we are taking tweens out for dinner, that is not what we are looking for. We just want a comfortable restaurant with really good food and friendly service and we found it at prep neighborhood kitchen. read more

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the food was fabulous- the service and vibe wonderful. went on a Tuesday night and got seated right away. Maybe they have Pizza as primary focus- these people can cook! Duck fat fries crispy, hot, perfect. Garden salad and dressing perfect- a wonderful variety of greens with lovely, well balanced, dressing. Pizza was hot, crust great mouth feel, yummy. house wine just right. Homerun! thank you for the great meal. Who knew Arlington had such hidden gems. read more

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We've only done takeout so I can't comment on eating in the restaurant, but the food is fantastic! Best in class. It's obvious the ingredients are very fresh. We've had a lot of the dinner options - homemade ravioli, chicken dinners, salads. It's all incredible. The customer service is top notch! I have a dairy allergy and they were very helpful guiding me through which options would work for me! Definitely our go to neighborhood spot!! read more

This is a REALLY special little place. This is the first restaurant of their own for the two owners who have worked for others elsewhere. They post each day's menu...tonight I saw a sweet potato gnocchi, a short rib gnocchi, a beet salad, and apple and carrot salad among other things. Nice curated wine list...microbrews. I went with a blackberry/rosemary soda, a house salad with awes9me greens, daikon, carrots and a great buttermilk dressing, garlic knots, and I had a tomato pie w garlic confit and chicken, they also have really good pizzas.....I think it's a sourdough crust. The owners are really really nice guys.....I asked for a couple of dietary accommodations and it was no problem at all. The had a young guy on the front end who they had trained well... he stopped by our table two or three times to make sure things were great.....not in an obtrusive way either...just super helpful. This place is a cozy and super diligent neighborhood foodie place. Go go go! read more

Amazing food and experience. Ambiance was amazing. Dare I say the pepperoni pizza was luxurious--a simple classic but executed to the highest level possible. read more

Prep Neighborhood Kitchen has a limited menu but their thoughtful sourcing of ingredients and creative use of spices makes this a worthy trip. Be aware though, this is on the pricey side for what they serve. $29 for a classic pasta dish? Etc. You decide. read more

Fantastic food, great service, locally sourced high quality ingredients! There's a clear passion for good food in everything I've tried here that kept me coming back. This place is a hidden gem and easily the best food you can get in all of Arlington. If you're a local you owe it to yourself to try it out and if you're just passing through, I can't think of anywhere else I'd pay to eat in the Heights or even all of Arlington. read more

Fantastic pizza, falafel, kale salad, and vegetarian options. It's a kid-friendly place as well with a welcoming and helpful staff.

Prep Neighborhood Kitchen in Arlington Heights = new fave recommended by an Arlington friend. This is a cozy little, no frills place. The hosts/owners/cooks were super nice and really enthusiastic about what they were offering. The dinner was outstanding. We loved everything we had: garlic knots - yummy, lamb dish - perfect, winter salad - delish, chicken thighs - crisp, yet juicy and tender, carrots and quinoa dish - so good, plus a decent bottle of prosecco. Due to a spring storm they were not overcrowded, but I am guessing they usually are. We were there for a small, double birthday celebration - it was just perfect for us! I am looking forward to referring friends, but hope it doesn't end up getting so popular we won't be able to keep returning. PS: They do a brisk takeout business as well read more

So exciting to discover another good restaurant close by! I wanted to give this small, unassuming neighborhood place a boost, but I see they already have lots of great reviews. Nevertheless... I had the most delicious panini I've ever had: prosciutto and burrata with tomato jam and pesto on house made focaccia. My friends shared the OG mushroom pizza with a side of broccolini. I could seriously eat here several nights a week. Everything is made from scratch, and the menu changes often. And the service was friendly and attentive. Our waiter,Tony, was a friend of the chefs, so this place had a homey feeling as well. And although it was busy when we arrived, we were able to hear each other without yelling across the table, a real plus since so many restaurants have no background noise moderating design. read more

First time this evening but we will be back! Great pizza. Nice beer selection. Simple menu with local farm sourced food. Seems like a pair of guys who are owner operators. Wish we'd found this before! read more

good food here and there, but the prices are outrageous in my opinion, the ribs costed 36$ and you can just judge the picture ‍. Very slow service, multiple times they told us it'd be a couple more minutes for our online order that was said to be ready at 6:30 and ended up waiting for almost 30 mins. Ambience is meh wouldn't sit down. The cooks seem stoned. read more

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Three times now they have forgotten something from my order. When I call, they say that there is nothing they can do. If I was running a business like this, I would bend over backwards to satisfy my customer. All I got was, "sorry, we'll give you a refund". Thins is not a one off incident. It happens over and over. Do they not check the orders before handing off to the delivery driver? Avoid at all costs. They can't get an order straight! read more

Nicest people! Great food- Order 2 pizza, traditional and meatball. Fresh ingredients and sauce is amazing! Highly recommended- parking can be tricky. They do have some tables and wine! read more

We used Prep Kitchen for a dinner party for 10 last weekend. We did this as a takeout, ordering the salad and main meal from the restaurant, and we provided our own apps and desserts. The salad (pear, arugula, hazelnut, gorgonzola, champagne dressing) and main meal (short rib, mashed, roasted root vegetables) were absolutely delicious. Most importantly, it was such a low stress way to host a group of friends on a weekend night and was much more fun and cost effective than dining out at a restaurant with a big group. They do have seating inside for people who prefer to dine in. Good people, good food, reasonable prices - highly recommend. read more

We had our first meal tonight - the family meal with two pizzas, salad and garlic knots. Everything was delicious!

What a gem! We were looking for some pizza and happened to find this place. Don't be fooled by the unassuming storefront. The pizza was excellent -- sauce was tasty and the crust was just awesome (thin, slightly crunchy and soft). We also had the tomato soup (with some focaccia bread), which was also really well done. BTW, they had a nice selection of beers (including some local ones) and even some interesting sodas and other drinks. To top it off, the guys serving and cooking were super friendly. This is exactly the type of place every town would love to have and Arlington is incredibly lucky to have it. read more

Exceptional food in casual and friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Anyone I've taken here has loved it and then taken their friends or family. Unique menu that can please meat eaters and vegetarians. I had the pizza for the first time tonight and the crust was PERFECT. I'm not generally a fan of pizza, because the flavor needs to be worth the calories. This one definitely was read more

So happy to be introduced to this dining spot. Food was Amazing as was service in a casual relaxed setting. Pizza seems to be the main star but there are definitely abundant options. Fresh, delicious natural! We had 2 salads a kale Caesar & golden beet and feta paired with OG mushroom pizza - my mouth is watering just writing this review ..one bite of the salads and knew it was going to be a great food night. Oh yea, the pizza did not disappoint. If you have not been, do yourself a favor and give it a try. Already thinking what I'll be eating next time. read more

Pizzas pastas and the signature chicken sandwich all incredible. Nicest guys too. Great spot in Arlington for dinner

Salad is really fresh. Pizza is freshly made. Ordered fried doughs which taste pretty good. read more

We ordered 3 pizzas, salad and garlic knots online. Based on previous reviews we were excited about the food we would be getting. The pizzas were average, and disappointing for the price. We did enjoy the veggie pizza. read more

The food was amazing. We ordered the mushroom toast, squash ravioli, Caesar salad, and duck fat potatoes. Not only were the portions good sizes but the food was all incredible: Everything had great combinations of veggies and seasoning. People are friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is down to earth and there's even a cabinet with toys for kiddos. Can't wait to come back and try some pizzas! read more

I think this is arguably the best Italian in the city. Everything on the frequently changing menu is excellent!

Just had our first takeout dinner from this neighborhood gem. We heard about the place on the Arlington List, a local FB group that often reviews local restaurants. I had a mushroom, pea and scallion tagliatelle entree, my husband had a sausage, sweet corn and ricotta pizza. Both our choices were perfect, fresh, great flavor combos and hefty portions. I loved the tagliatelle, cooked to perfection. Can't wait to try more. Highly recommended. read more

This is a great new spot for Arlington Heights, can't wait to frequent. The prices are great, certainly no frills.

We just did catering through Arlington Prep Kitchen and it was amazing all around! Everyone at the party wanted to know where the food was from because it was delicious. The veggies are all from local farms and the pizzas are creative and so yummy. Highly recommend to get catering from there or just as a take out or casual dine in spot - it's amazing! read more

Awesome, home cooked meals better than anyone in my house can cook. Perfect for a busy night when it's impossible to find time to cook.

really, really excellent salads with the freshest ingredients. The only problem is every takeout salad you have from somewhere else will leave you wishing it was a PrepNK salad.... read more