Restaurants, etc. near the Somerville Theatre

[fourish.livejournal.com]

I'm seeing a show at the Somerville Theatre soon, and I've only been to Davis Square once. I loved the area and would like to do a little exploring before the show. I know this comm is crawling with restaurant reviews, but can anyone recommend a good one within easy access to the theatre? Doesn't have to be fancy or expensive, but a nice ambience for a small group would be cool.

Anywhere else (cool shops, strange landmarks, awesome places to park) within easy access of the theatre you can tell me about would also be greatly appreciated. (Is that cupcake shop anywhere nearby, perchance?) Apologies if this is the sort of thing that gets asked too often, but I just don't know the area well enough to figure out what goes where.

Thanks!

ETA: This community is amazing. You make me want to move to Somerville. :D

Comments

[thetathx1138.livejournal.com]

For my money, the best place to eat in the square is Orleans. It's just up the block from the theater, the prices are decent, and the food's good. If you drink, try the White Russian!

[jodi.livejournal.com]

seconded. we have never had food that was less than excellent and the service has always been great here. this would be where i would schedule a dinner for a small group before a show if i wanted a full-service sit-down restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere

if i was looking for something more informal i would choose mr. crepe (see ron's link above). this has something for everyone, won't take a long time and is delicious. (note: if you've never been here before, you order and pay and get a number then sit down at your table and they will bring your order when it is done). this has a very cafe-feel to it.

i've been underwhelmed at kickass cupcakes (dry and small and overpriced)

we've been food poisoned at martsa (about a year ago, but still)

gargoyle's had great food and great service but there are more choices at orleans (and just slightly lower prices)

we've had great food at the italian place (possibly named 'al fresca') near kickass cupcakes. we were the only people there early on a weeknight.

diesel has dismal overpriced food and is always overcrowded but people seem to love it for its offbeat vibe despite these things.

[ron_newman]

possibly named 'al fresca'

Alfresco

[jodi.livejournal.com]

thanks, ron!

Beg to differ

[secretlyironic.livejournal.com]

I've never had a good meal at Orleans.