This page was updated March 2026.
Welcome to The Swellesley Report’s Restaurants Page, where you can discover more than 50 dining options in Wellesley.
Thanks to black & blue Steak and Crab for for their swell sponsorship of our Restaurants Page.
black & blue Steak and Crab delivers an elevated dining experience featuring signature steaks, pristine seafood, and an award-winning wine list – served in a stylish, inviting atmosphere. Exceptional hospitality and attention to detail define every visit, while our elegant private dining spaces provide a refined setting for memorable gatherings.
Restaurants news—Wellesley Skips the Stuff
Wellesley food establishments are now providing single-use service ware and condiments only by request. This change reflects the Town’s new Skip the Stuff bylaw that went into effect on January 1, 2026.
More information here
Contact Deborah for more info on inclusion of your restaurant located in Wellesley, or for advertising on Swellesley. Diners, please let restaurants know that you found them here, if you did…thanks.
Alta Strada
92 Central Street, 781-237-6100
Italian; owned by Michael Schlow, who has made name for himself with several popular Boston restaurants.
Bocado Tapas Bar
45 Church Street, 781-772-2390
Spanish wine and tapas bar/restaurant, with seating for 100-plus, including inside and outside.
black & blue Steak and Crab
65 Central St., (781) 739-0123
Spacious and comfortable restaurant featuring table and bar seating, plus private event seating. The menu features crab and steak dishes, and more.
Cafe Mangal
555 Washington Street, 781-235-5322
Turkish influenced Mediterranean/American cuisine since 2000. Family owned. Turkish mezes/dips, sandwiches, salads, main courses including lamb, beef, chicken.
Caffe Nero—339 Washington Street
Captain Marden’s/Captain’s Table & TakeAway
279 Linden Street, 781-235-3737
Captain Marden’s has rebranded the table and takeaway side of the business to freshen things up and provide diners with a whole new experience. Don’t miss the seafood market, as well as the Cod Squad, the restaurant’s food truck.
Charm Ramen & Rice—555 Washington St.
Opened in April, 2026 (we did a sneak peek). Ramen, rice, and more.
Cheesy Street Grill—Located in The Boston Sports Institute, 900 Worcester Street
CK’ Shanghai—15 Washington Street
Cocobeet—57 Central Street
Coconut Thai Cafe—257 Washington Street
Comella’s—288 Washington Street
Cook’s Window House of Pizza—19 Washington Street
The Cottage
190 Linden Street, 781-239-1100
Take a breather from post-holiday bustle in The Cottage’s cozy dining room. Coastal calm, chef-driven flavor, and warm hospitality help you escape the everyday every day—even in chilly New England.
Also see our page on Dedham restaurants
Our recent visits to Brickhouse Cafe; Cava in Legacy Place; and Oscar’s, in historic Dedham Square.
Domino’s Pizza—868 Worcester Street
Dryft
165 Linden St., in Linden Square
A varied menu with many seafood options, but plenty of choices for those who prefer homemade pasta, a mix of seafood and pasta, or something else.
Dunkin’ Donuts—951 Worcester Street; 978 Worcester Street; 277 Linden Street
Express Gourmet—11 River Street
SPONSORED CONTENT: Feast & Fettle, meal delivery service
No hassle, healthy food, delivered to your door.
Firebird Pizza Co.—1 Forest St.
Scratch pizza and crispy chicken sandwiches at former Deluxe Pizza space.
Fiorella’s Trattoria—575 Washington Street
Great Wok—180 Worcester Street
JeJes Coffeehouse & Roastery—259 Washington Street
Jin’s Fine Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar—11 Washington Street
J.P. Licks—63 Central Street
Juniper—13 Central Street
Karma Asian Fusion Cuisine—165 Linden St. (Our August 2025 visit to Karma)
Katara Japanese Restaurant—151 Linden Street
Laughing Monk
90 Central Street, Wellesley Square
High-end sushi and Thai cuisine. 15-course tasting menu. True Thai flavors to the small dish menu, where spicy means spicy.
Le Petit Four—380 Washington Street
The Linden Store—162 Linden Street
The Local—11 Forest Street
Lockheart Restaurant—102 Central Street
Maugus Restaurant—300 Washington Street
Mortadella Head—263 Washington St.
Also see our “Where to eat in Natick, Mass.” page on Natick Report
Oath Pizza—Linden Square
Old School Pizzeria—552 Washington Street
Papa Razzi
16 Washington Street, 781-235-4747
Upscale Italian, family friendly concept, provides diners with the perfect guest experience for a night out with friends and family, hosting a private event, or simply placing a carry away order.
Peter’s Pizza—57 Washington Street
Pho Station—352 Washington Street
Playa Bowls—180 Linden Street
Popovers
16 Church St.
Bakery and cafe specializing in fresh baked popovers, specialty sandwiches made with popovers or wraps, sweet baked goods, made-to-order fresh green salads, and flavored coffee, tea and espresso drinks.
Qdoba Mexican Grill—185 Linden Street
Quebrada Baking—272 Washington Street
OPENING IN 2026—Rani Mahal (Indian and Nepalese restaurant)
27 Grove St. (former Amarin of Thailand space)
Riceburg
552 Washington Street, 781-772-1473
Riceburg’s forte is chicken, steak, vegan, and vegetarian riceburgers with gluten-free buns made from Japanese small-grain rice. Also rice bowls, scallion pancakes, kimchi, and curry seaweed fries, bubble tea.
Rotary Club of Wellesley—2026 Taste of Wellesley
The Rotary Club’s annual “Taste of Wellesley” fundraiser is coming soon in spring 2026. Enjoy a wonderful evening of dinner, dancing, and drinks as over 15 of Wellesley’s best restaurants come together to help Rotary fight food insecurity. BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY.
Singh’s Cafe—312 Washington Street
Shake Shack—74 Central Street
Smith & Wollensky
583 Washington Street, 781-992-5150
Savor the finest USDA dry-aged prime beef and world-class Wagyu at Smith & Wollensky, Church Square. Complement your meal with exceptional wines from top regions worldwide. Experience genuine hospitality and impeccable service in every detail.
Starbucks Coffee—190 Linden Street
Sweetgreen—180 Linden Street
Tatte Bakery & Cafe—Linden Square
Tutto Italiano—570 Washington Street
Truly’s
39 Grove Street, 781-239-1356
Truly’s has been a fixture in Wellesley since 1989. The shop offers ice cream, soft serve, non-dairy, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, ice cream cakes, and more, enthusiastically served by local students. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available.
OPENING SOON—Indian restaurant Virsa the Punjab
99 Central St. (in the former La Toscana’s space)
Wellesley Bakery & Cafe
542 Washington Street, 781-235-1171
Baked goods, soups, sandwiches.
This 12-seat cafe serves baked goods (croissants, cookies, muffins, scones), soups, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. A Wellesley institution.
Wellesley College, Collins Cafe
Collins Cafe is open to the public. Soups, salads, sandwiches, coffee and pastries. Located directly across from the Davis Museum entrance. Open daily, 8am-2pm, when classes are in session. Closed in the summer.
Wellesley North End Pizza—7 Washington Street
Wicked Clear Ice (sponsored content)
Weston Road Cafe—336 Weston Road
Yama Japanese Restaurant—245 Washington Street
