664632 Wed Nov 04 07:49:55 -0800 2009 8 12 Boston Area 0 5154773 I'll be downtown Boston in a couple of months, and am wondering if there is a good place to eat within walking distance of the Boston Opera House. Open to anything! Also, if anyone knows of any good places to eat around Winchester (or within reasonable driving distance), that would also be appreciated! Thanks! Wed Nov 04 07:49:55 -0800 2009 324310 Dr.Tam 1 5155489 The Opera House is not far from Chinatown - do a board search on that and you'll find plenty of recommendations. For a more American-style option, I'm fond of Marliave, which not only has excellent food, it's in an old building that's been a restaurant since the 19th century (and was reportedly a speakeasy during Prohibition). Wed Nov 04 10:50:10 -0800 2009 5154773 14386 BobB 2 5155690 add silvertone, ivy and teatro. troquet and the bristol lounge are about a 10-minute walk. Wed Nov 04 11:53:13 -0800 2009 5155489 30273 hotoynoodle 3 5155844 Also nearby is Locke-Ober. Good food, classic surroundings. Bring $$$$$$. Wed Nov 04 12:33:26 -0800 2009 5155690 11052 BBHound 4 5156041 Withing walking distance (I went there recently before a ballet at the Opera House) is Avila. It is very nice (ask for a table next to the windows) - excellent food, service and wine. Wed Nov 04 13:34:15 -0800 2009 5155844 98619 Delhiwala 1 5155588 In Winchester there is Catch. http://catchrestaurant.com/ Nearby in Arlington there is Flora for nice or Toraya for neighborhoody Japanese. http://www.florarestaurant.com/ http://www.hiddenboston.com/Toraya.html If you also do a search on Arlington on this board you will find other possibilities. I could be wrong but I don't think Winchester itself has much to offer besides Catch. Oh, and in the other direction there is SIchuan Garden in Woburn and Summer Winter in Burlington. http://www.sichuangarden2.com/ http://www.markandclarkrestaurants.com/ I have not been to the last two but there are reviews on them on this board. Wed Nov 04 11:23:01 -0800 2009 5154773 13756 GretchenS 1 5155980 Bina Osteria is right next door. They serve upscale Italian fare although my recent trip there was lacking in flavor. Wed Nov 04 13:15:17 -0800 2009 5154773 429926 CreativeFoodie42 2 5157723 unfortunately, it's gotten mixed- to bad reviews since the opening chef left and the menu has been downscaled. Thu Nov 05 06:57:21 -0800 2009 5155980 30273 hotoynoodle 3 5157774 2nd Catch in Winchester. Close to the Opera House: Teatro, Penang, Kingston Station Erbaluce and lots of Chinatown options are not too far. Thu Nov 05 07:15:13 -0800 2009 5157723 196033 justbeingpolite