The Best Places to Eat in Newton Center
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The best places to eat in Newton Center, according to the experts: Michelin Guide, Eater, and Boston Magazine have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Thistle & Leek comes out on top.
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Rosenfeld’s Bagels and Salt patisserie hold the next two places. Eater shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with Boston Magazine next.
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Rank 1. Thistle & Leek
Gastropub
The wood-paneled room feels like a London gastropub that somehow ended up in Newton Center, which is exactly what the team was going for. Breads, pastas, and ice creams are all made in-house, and the menu shifts with the seasons rather than overstaying its welcome. A pint alongside roast chicken is the obvious move, but the kitchen goes further than it needs to for a neighborhood spot, which is why regulars keep coming back.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Eater Eater: The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston
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Rank 2. Rosenfeld’s Bagels
Bakery
The awards
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Rank 2. Salt patisserie
French Bakery
The awards
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The awards
- Boston Magazine Boston Magazine: 2025 · Best Dubai Chocolate · Best of Boston