17 Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Merrimack

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1. The Foundry

4.5

Awesome(2676)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Manchester

Booked 26 times today

Delicious food, excellent service and great atmosphere. Can’t wait to go again.

2. 80 Thoreau

4.8

Exceptional(4668)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Concord

Booked 28 times today

Fabulous food and wonderful staff. We are always delighted to dine at 80 Thoreau for special occasions

3. Forage

4.7

Exceptional(1687)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • Cambridge

Booked 16 times today

Delicious, flavorful food. Wonderful variety of vegetarian options. Everything tasted so good! If you like pickled veggies, this is the place to go! Friendly, attentive service.

4. Ash

4.9

Exceptional(52)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Manchester

Food was excellent. Although, slightly under seasoned at times. Nick does an amazing job putting together the menu and has great execution. Would definitely be interested in going again!

5. Bistro 5

4.8

Exceptional(2213)

$$$$

• Italian • Medford

Booked 10 times today

Creative, original heirloom tomato menu was artfully presented. We loved the amuse bouche in a glass atop a spray of hydrangea. Superbusy night but service was so attentive that we felt like we were the only ones there. Also enjoyed their classic and unforgettable gnocchi, salmon, and basil ice cream.

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6. Papa Razzi - Wellesley

4.6

Exceptional(2791)

$$$$

• Italian • Wellesley

Booked 48 times today

Our server Liza was terrific. This is the perfect place for a family dinner. Great food. Fast service. Everyone is happy.

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7. The Painted Burro - Waltham

4.5

Awesome(108)

$$$$

• Mexican • Waltham

Booked 10 times today

Their bottomless brunch is so good and so are the drinks.

8. Lucia's Tavola

4.5

Awesome(1696)

$$$$

• Italian • Ayer

Booked 7 times today

My leadership team enjoyed the dining experience and mentioned the wine was great.

9. Tinos

4.6

Exceptional(1168)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Hampton

Booked 14 times today

Probably the best dining experience in New England. I find everyone at Tinos friendly and helpful. From the host/hostess who greets you as you walk in, to the waiters, bartenders, kitchen staff - even the dishwashers - everyone makes you feel as though your dinner is more akin to being a guest at a family gathering than a customer. I have found the staff to be very attentive, either glancing over, or stopping by my table multiple times (I counted as many as 11 at one dinner event) but not overbearing. The wait staff also takes care not to interrupt table conversation, a growing rarity in dining establishments today. When asking for a change or modification to a menu item, I find the staff fully accommodating. Often the chef will stop by my table to discuss these requests to make sure he fully understands my desires and frequently is able to present options for consideration. I have dined across the world and find the atmosphere and ambiance upscale in the tradition of classic Greek restaurants such as Spondi, Mironi, or Amber Cellar in Athens. I enjoy dining in the European style, meaning ordering a number of appetizers (3 or 4) and savoring the flavor and presentation of each prior to the main course. To enjoy multiple appetizers, I always share with my guests, or it becomes too much food. The Executive Chef GJ Overmars is a skilled culinary chef, and not a production manager, which seems to be the increasing trend in a lot of restaurants today. In true conformance to the Mediterranean roots of his restaurant, the menu is frequently updated to follow the seasons. Chef Overmars' kitchen even has an inventory of 12 or more super-premium olive oils from around the world, available for tasting if you are in the know, and ask (I recommend asking!) Prices are highly reasonable and competitive for the area. This leaves room to include specialty accoutrements such as Oscar, Diane, Rossini, or Au Poivre, which I always request. I highly recommend the experience.

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10. Epoch Restaurant & Bar

4.1

Excellent(919)

$$$$

• American • Exeter

Booked 4 times today

We had a great experience. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I had the petite filet which was delicious and we shared a boucheron salad which was special. For desert, we split a key lime pie which was fresh and delicious. A wonderful experience.

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. The Foundry

2. 80 Thoreau

3. Forage

4. Ash

5. Bistro 5

6. Papa Razzi - Wellesley

7. The Painted Burro - Waltham

8. Lucia's Tavola

9. Tinos

10. Epoch Restaurant & Bar

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