The Best Restaurants in Waltham
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The best restaurants in Waltham, according to the experts: Boston Magazine, James Beard Awards, and AAA have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar comes out on top.
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Ropa vieja made with mushrooms instead of shredded beef sounds like a compromise until you're actually eating it. This Cuban restaurant on Moody Street leans into the roasted-meat-and-tropical-cocktail side of the menu, with drinks running toward guava, smoky rum, and tobacco notes. On a warm night, the patio is where you want to be. A James Beard semifinalist in 2024, it also holds Boston Magazine's Best Cuban nod.
The awards
- Boston Magazine Boston Magazine: #46 · Top 50 Restaurants in Boston
- Boston Magazine Boston Magazine: 2025 · Best Cuban Restaurant · Best of Boston
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Northeast · Patricia Estorino
- Boston Magazine #46 · Top 50 Restaurants in Boston
- Boston Magazine 2025 · Best Cuban Restaurant · Best of Boston
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Northeast · Patricia Estorino
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