Looking for Burlington MA restaurants? Burlington, northwest of Boston where Route 128 meets the Middlesex Turnpike, has one of the busiest dining scenes in the suburbs. The Boston Globe wrote in 2024 that some of Greater Boston’s most exciting food is now in Burlington, crediting growth at the Burlington Mall, Wayside Commons and 3rd Ave.
This page lists 18 of the area’s most popular places to eat, grouped by part of town. We do not rate restaurants ourselves. Each spot is here because of a published ranking or review, and that source is linked in its card: Tripadvisor’s Burlington ranking as checked on Oct. 25, 2026, the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine and Northshore Magazine. Rankings change often, so treat a number as a snapshot. Hours and menus change too, so check each restaurant’s own site before you go.
If you are searching for the best restaurants in Burlington MA or restaurants near Burlington Mall, start with the first section. For more independent spots, including Chopps, Fiorella’s Cucina, Terra Nossa, Sichuan Gourmet and New Jang Su Korean BBQ, see our earlier Burlington, MA restaurants guide. Local shops and services are in our Burlington business directory.
Restaurants: Burlington Mall, Middlesex Turnpike and Wayside Road
The mall and the Middlesex Turnpike hold the town’s biggest cluster of sit-down restaurants, with Wayside Commons just across Route 128.
Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar
Ranked #1 on Tripadvisor’s Burlington restaurant list as of Oct. 25, 2026. The restaurant says it is its first Massachusetts location.
Seasons 52
Ranked #2 on Tripadvisor’s Burlington restaurant list as of Oct. 25, 2026.
The Capital Grille
Ranked #7 on Tripadvisor’s Burlington restaurant list as of Oct. 25, 2026.
Fogo de Chão
Ranked #8 on Tripadvisor’s Burlington restaurant list as of Oct. 25, 2026. Also picked by Northshore Magazine.
The Cheesecake Factory
Ranked #10 on Tripadvisor’s Burlington restaurant list as of Oct. 25, 2026. The Boston Globe cited it among the bigger names that moved into Burlington.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
Appears on Tripadvisor’s Burlington restaurant list as of Oct. 25, 2026.
Karma Asian Fusion
Picked by Northshore Magazine for Asian food with French touches.
Common Craft
Picked by Northshore Magazine, which described two taprooms, a speakeasy, a wine bar and a scratch kitchen under one roof.
Viet Citron
Named by the Boston Globe as one of five Burlington restaurants worth checking out, for its banh mi.
Restaurants: 3rd Ave, District Avenue and Northwest Park
3rd Ave Burlington, the walkable development around Wegmans and District Avenue, has become the town’s second dining hub. MBTA bus routes 350 and 351 serve the mall area.
The Bancroft
Ranked #3 on Tripadvisor’s Burlington restaurant list as of Oct. 25, 2026. Boston Magazine named it Best Burger in its 2016 Best of Boston.
Black & Blue Steak & Crab
Ranked #4 on Tripadvisor’s Burlington restaurant list as of Oct. 25, 2026.
Row 34
Singled out in a 2021 Boston Globe review headlined as standing out in “a town swimming in restaurants,” and picked by Northshore Magazine.
La Ventana Taqueria
Named by the Boston Globe in 2024; the Globe said it served takeout and delivery only at the time.
Sorella
The former Tuscan Kitchen reopened as Sorella on Feb. 20, 2026, after a renovation, Boston Magazine reported. The 14,000-square-foot restaurant focuses on events as well as dining.
The OkiPoké
Named by the Boston Globe as one of five Burlington restaurants worth checking out.
Wegmans Market Café
Picked by Northshore Magazine for its prepared foods and sushi. See our Wegmans Burlington guide.
Restaurants: Cambridge Street (Route 3A)
Cambridge Street, part of Route 3A, runs through the middle of town and has several long-running restaurants.
Cafe Escadrille
Ranked #11 on Tripadvisor’s Burlington restaurant list as of Oct. 25, 2026. Also picked by Northshore Magazine.
Mooo
Appears on Tripadvisor’s Burlington restaurant list as of Oct. 25, 2026. Also picked by Northshore Magazine.
Downtown and the Town Common
The town center around Town Hall and the Town Common.
We did not find a recent published ranking or review naming restaurants around the Town Common and Center Street, so none are listed here yet. Our Burlington directory lists businesses across town. Know a spot that has been reviewed? Email contact@thebostonreport.com.
Nearby towns: Lexington, MA restaurants · all Boston restaurants · best restaurants in Boston. Shopping trip? See our Wegmans Burlington guide and the town’s winter parking ban schedule.
Burlington, MA restaurants FAQ
What are the most popular restaurants in Burlington, MA?
On Tripadvisor’s Burlington ranking as checked on Oct. 25, 2026, the top three were Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, Seasons 52 and The Bancroft. Rankings change often. Source.
Which restaurants are near the Burlington Mall?
Rocco’s Tacos, Fogo de Chão, Karma Asian Fusion and Common Craft list 75 Middlesex Turnpike, the mall’s address. Seasons 52 and The Capital Grille are on Wayside Road, across Route 128 at Wayside Commons. Source.
Where can I get a well-reviewed burger in Burlington?
Boston Magazine named The Bancroft, at 15 3rd Ave, Best Burger in its 2016 Best of Boston awards. Source.
What happened to Tuscan Kitchen in Burlington?
It reopened as Sorella on Feb. 20, 2026, after a renovation, according to Boston Magazine. Source.
Where can I find seafood and oysters in Burlington?
Row 34 at 300 District Avenue specializes in oysters and New England seafood, and Black & Blue Steak & Crab and Eddie V’s also serve seafood. Source.
Sources
- Tripadvisor, Restaurants in Burlington (ranking checked Oct. 25, 2026)
- Boston Globe, 5 Burlington restaurants worth checking out (Feb. 13, 2024)
- Boston Globe, In a town swimming in restaurants, Burlington’s Row 34 stands out (June 3, 2021)
- Boston Magazine, Best of Boston 2016: The Bancroft, Best Burger
- Boston Magazine, Tuscan Kitchen in Burlington reopens as Sorella (Feb. 18, 2026)
- Northshore Magazine, 20 ways to eat, drink and play in Burlington (Feb. 15, 2023)
- Restaurant websites linked in each card (addresses)
Photos via Wikimedia Commons, cropped: Burlington Mall by Fletcher6 (CC BY 3.0); Nordstrom at Burlington Mall by Todd Van Hoosear (CC BY-SA 2.0); MBTA buses at Burlington Mall by Beantowndude316 (CC BY 2.0); Burlington Town Hall by John Phelan (CC BY 3.0).