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The Neighborhood Restaurant
The Neighborhood Restaurant is one of the best american restaurants in Boston for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Somerville.
Here's the thing about The Neighborhood Restaurant on Bow Street: the Borges family has been feeding Somerville, and the city literally named the square outside after founder Mario Borges.
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Rating (Google) 9.2
1,641 reviews
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9.2
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Best for
brunch
Price and pace
Budget-friendly
Neighborhood
Somerville · 25 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
Price
Budget-friendly
Google rating
9.2 from 1,641 reviews
Address
Somerville | 25 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
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What makes The Neighborhood Restaurant worth the move
The Neighborhood Restaurant is a strong american option in Somerville in Boston when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,641 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.2 from 1,641 Google reviews
Best for
brunch
Style
American in Somerville
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Budget-friendly
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Google rating: 9.2 from 1,641 reviews
Price point: $
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Priya Sharma for The Neighborhood Restaurant
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9.2 from 1,641 reviews
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For now, The Neighborhood Restaurant holds a 9.2 rating across 1,641 Google reviews.
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Quick details
- Address
- 25 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
- Price
- $
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.2 (1,641 reviews)
- Cuisine
- American
- Neighborhood
- Somerville
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does The Neighborhood Restaurant serve?
The Neighborhood Restaurant is a American restaurant located in Somerville, Boston. Here's the thing about The Neighborhood Restaurant on Bow Street: the Borges family has been feeding Somerville, and the city literally named the square outside after founder Mario Borges.
What is The Neighborhood Restaurant best for?
The Neighborhood Restaurant is best for brunch. The Neighborhood Restaurant is a strong american option in Somerville in Boston when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,641 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at The Neighborhood Restaurant?
The Neighborhood Restaurant is in the Budget-friendly price range ($). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,641 reviews
What should I order at The Neighborhood Restaurant?
Start with Portuguese Breakfast, Cream of Wheat, French Toast and Oatmeal Wheat Waffle. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is The Neighborhood Restaurant worth visiting?
The Neighborhood Restaurant holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,641 reviews. The Neighborhood Restaurant is a strong american option in Somerville in Boston when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,641 Google reviews.
Where is The Neighborhood Restaurant located?
The Neighborhood Restaurant is located at 25 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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