Guidebook for Somerville
Essentials
Nearest grocery store. One of the few grocery stores that is permitted to sell beer & wine (MA has interesting laws...)
595 locals recommend
Star Market
370 Western AveNearest grocery store. One of the few grocery stores that is permitted to sell beer & wine (MA has interesting laws...)
Consistently the most highly rated fish market in the Boston area. Karl and his team have an amazing selection of fresh seafood that they pick up from the piers every day.
17 locals recommend
New Deal Fish Market
622 Cambridge StConsistently the most highly rated fish market in the Boston area. Karl and his team have an amazing selection of fresh seafood that they pick up from the piers every day.
Food Scene
Outstanding sandwiches and one of the few places in the Boston-area to get your poutine fix. If you're into spicy foods try the 'Atomic Meatloaf Sandwich'.
44 locals recommend
All Star Sandwich Bar
1245 Cambridge StOutstanding sandwiches and one of the few places in the Boston-area to get your poutine fix. If you're into spicy foods try the 'Atomic Meatloaf Sandwich'.
German food done right (don't screw around with the fake stuff downtown at Jacob Wirth). Great beer selection and outdoor seating when it's nice out.
44 locals recommend
Bronwyn
255 Washington StGerman food done right (don't screw around with the fake stuff downtown at Jacob Wirth). Great beer selection and outdoor seating when it's nice out.
One of New England's best restaurants. An incredible experience for vegetarians & meat-lovers alike with an ace wine list to boot. Pro Tip: ask for their portfolio of Selectio Naturel wines.
130 locals recommend
Oleana
134 Hampshire StOne of New England's best restaurants. An incredible experience for vegetarians & meat-lovers alike with an ace wine list to boot. Pro Tip: ask for their portfolio of Selectio Naturel wines.
One of my favorite restaurants in the Boston area. It's mostly tapas / small plates. The food is out of control & the vibe is hard to beat. Let me know if you'd like to go and I'll make a reso for you
101 locals recommend
Alden & Harlow
40 Brattle StOne of my favorite restaurants in the Boston area. It's mostly tapas / small plates. The food is out of control & the vibe is hard to beat. Let me know if you'd like to go and I'll make a reso for you
Great pizza in the heart of Harvard Square. Thin crust style with a revolving selection of specialty pizzas which can be ordered by the slice. Not much seating, but a good snack while exploring.
68 locals recommend
OTTO
289 Harvard StGreat pizza in the heart of Harvard Square. Thin crust style with a revolving selection of specialty pizzas which can be ordered by the slice. Not much seating, but a good snack while exploring.
Great restaurant that's a common hangout for the tech wunderkinds of Cambridge. The best bartenders in the city - ask them for the full cocktail. Dillon's the main man - tell him Marko sent you.
86 locals recommend
Green Street
280 Green StGreat restaurant that's a common hangout for the tech wunderkinds of Cambridge. The best bartenders in the city - ask them for the full cocktail. Dillon's the main man - tell him Marko sent you.
The best and closest thing to 'proper' Mexican food that I've found in Boston. Try a torta and/or the fish tacos!
29 locals recommend
Tenoch Mexican
24 Riverside AveThe best and closest thing to 'proper' Mexican food that I've found in Boston. Try a torta and/or the fish tacos!
The local burrito chain. Burritos are great but the quesadilla are the star. This location is on the MIT campus - the only burrito on the planet that'll fill you up AND increase your IQ.
124 locals recommend
Anna's Taqueria
242 Cambridge StThe local burrito chain. Burritos are great but the quesadilla are the star. This location is on the MIT campus - the only burrito on the planet that'll fill you up AND increase your IQ.
I dream of Yume Wo Katare. One of the few places outside of Japan to get 'Jiro Style' ramen - Google it. There's only one thing on the menu - a man's life work. Pork, Fat, Homemade Noodles. Cash Only.
34 locals recommend
Yume Wo Katare
1923 Massachusetts AveI dream of Yume Wo Katare. One of the few places outside of Japan to get 'Jiro Style' ramen - Google it. There's only one thing on the menu - a man's life work. Pork, Fat, Homemade Noodles. Cash Only.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun bar & restaurant with frequent live music. Great outdoor seating area in the rear.
56 locals recommend
Atwood's Tavern
877 Cambridge StFun bar & restaurant with frequent live music. Great outdoor seating area in the rear.
Great spot to grab a drink before or after a show in the Theatre District. Fun bartenders - one of which used to live in the room you're staying in! Often cited as Boston's best dive bar. Cash only!
15 locals recommend
The Tam
222 Tremont StGreat spot to grab a drink before or after a show in the Theatre District. Fun bartenders - one of which used to live in the room you're staying in! Often cited as Boston's best dive bar. Cash only!
Good pizza & great beer. An outstanding place to grab a bite to eat before a Celtics or Bruins game.
14 locals recommend
Ducali Pizzeria & Bar
289 Causeway StGood pizza & great beer. An outstanding place to grab a bite to eat before a Celtics or Bruins game.
Many of our nation's founders including Ben Franklin and George Washington used to party here. Home to the best clam chowder in Boston (IMO). Nice stop while exploring historic Charlestown.
52 locals recommend
The Warren Tavern
2 Pleasant StMany of our nation's founders including Ben Franklin and George Washington used to party here. Home to the best clam chowder in Boston (IMO). Nice stop while exploring historic Charlestown.
Open late with a great beer selections. Have a sudden urge for tater tots - look no further. Cash Only.
63 locals recommend
Bukowski Tavern
1281 Cambridge StOpen late with a great beer selections. Have a sudden urge for tater tots - look no further. Cash Only.
Shopping
Department store with great brands at discount prices. Whether you need new socks after a rough day (my personal therapy), or a last-minute gift, you're sure to find it at a good price at Marshalls.
46 locals recommend
Marshalls
22 McGrath HwyDepartment store with great brands at discount prices. Whether you need new socks after a rough day (my personal therapy), or a last-minute gift, you're sure to find it at a good price at Marshalls.
CambridgeSide
100 Cambridgeside PlMall with many popular retailers.
One of two places in the city to buy proper wine. Love loads of sulfur in your wine - don't come here. You'll often find me at the Friday night tastings in the cellar. Tell them Marko sent you.
The Wine Bottega
341 Hanover StOne of two places in the city to buy proper wine. Love loads of sulfur in your wine - don't come here. You'll often find me at the Friday night tastings in the cellar. Tell them Marko sent you.
Nearby Ice cream shop. The spice market next door is a unique store to check out as well.
68 locals recommend
Christina's Homemade Ice Cream
1255 Cambridge StNearby Ice cream shop. The spice market next door is a unique store to check out as well.
If you fancy yourself a cook / chef you're going to want to check out Christina's Spice Market.
Christina's Spice & Specialty Foods
1297 Cambridge StIf you fancy yourself a cook / chef you're going to want to check out Christina's Spice Market.
Everything Else
A long greenway that goes along the river Charles. Relaxing on the docks is an amazing way to spend five minutes or five hours. Sunsets on the Esplenade are hard to beat.
95 locals recommend
Esplanade Hatch
1 David G Mugar WayA long greenway that goes along the river Charles. Relaxing on the docks is an amazing way to spend five minutes or five hours. Sunsets on the Esplenade are hard to beat.
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StNearest Whole Foods (premium grocery store).
Want a great haircut at an unbeatable price ($13) - head over to Sly's Barbershop. One of the friendliest and best barbers in Boston.
Sly's Barber Shop
321 Western AveWant a great haircut at an unbeatable price ($13) - head over to Sly's Barbershop. One of the friendliest and best barbers in Boston.
Convenience store with one of the best beer selections in Cambridge & Somerville. Al know's what's up.
12 locals recommend
Albert's Market
638 Cambridge StConvenience store with one of the best beer selections in Cambridge & Somerville. Al know's what's up.