Eat & Drink Near ZEST
One of the best parts of being at ZEST? You’re right in the middle of Moody Street’s food scene. Whether you need a quick lunch between clients, coffee, dinner or a post-event drink, there are plenty of options just a short walk away.
In A Pickle
☀️ Breakfast · Brunch · 🥡 Casual | ~1 min walk
A Waltham favorite known for over-the-top pancakes and French toast, big breakfasts, sandwiches and brunch cocktails.
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Ponzu Izakaya
🍣 Sushi · 🥡 Lunch · 🍽 Dinner | ~1 min walk
Japanese + Korean cuisine with sushi, maki, bibimbap, bulgogi, noodles and other comfort-food favorites.
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Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar
☀️ Weekend Brunch · 🍽 Dinner · 🍸 Drinks | ~2 min walk
A lively Cuban restaurant with shareable small plates, modern takes on Cuban classics and an excellent craft cocktail menu.
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Bistro781
☀️ Brunch · 🥡 Lunch · 🍽 Dinner · 🍸 Drinks | ~3 min walk
An upscale-casual American bistro with a scratch kitchen, cocktails and plenty of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
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Vinotta
🍝 Italian · 🍽 Dinner · 🍷 Wine | ~4–5 min walk
Boutique Italian dining featuring house-made pasta, seafood, Abruzzese-inspired dishes and a thoughtfully curated wine list.
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Solea Restaurant & Tapas Bar
🍽 Dinner · 🍷 Tapas + Sangria · 👯 Groups | ~5 min walk
Spanish tapas, paella and sangria in a lively setting that's especially good for sharing with a group.
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Peppino’s Dosa
🥡 Lunch · 🍽 Dinner · 🌱 Vegan + GF Options | ~7 min walk
North + South Indian cuisine known for its dosas and curries, with extensive vegetarian, vegan, Jain and gluten-free options.
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Waku Waku Ramen
🍜 Ramen · 🥡 Casual · 🍽 Dinner | ~8 min walk
A casual Japanese spot for ramen and comforting Japanese dishes—an easy choice when you want something warm and filling.
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Pho & Spice
🍜 Thai + Vietnamese · 🥡 Lunch · Casual | ~8 min walk
A casual neighborhood option for pho, noodle dishes, curries, rice dishes and other Thai + Vietnamese favorites.
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Tempo
🥩 Dinner · 🦞 Seafood · 🍸 Drinks | ~9 min walk
A lively dinner spot serving contemporary American food, seafood, steaks and cocktails—great when you're looking for a nicer night out.
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Amuleto Mexican Table
🌮 Mexican · 🍽 Dinner · 🍹 Margaritas | ~10 min walk
Elevated Mexican cuisine inspired by regional flavors, with house-made tortillas, creative dishes and margaritas.
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Lizzy’s Homemade Ice Cream
🍦 Dessert · Sweet Treat | ~5 min walk
A longtime local ice cream shop and an easy stop when you want something sweet before heading home.
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