Buttonwood
Restaurant · Newton
51 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
Highlights
New American cuisine, kid-friendly meals, juicy cheeseburger
New American cuisine, kid-friendly meals, juicy cheeseburger
"The best part about Buttonwood is that it’s a cozy, neighborhood joint, but the food and service are wonderful enough that dining here still feels special. Chef and owner Aaron DePaolo’s menu covers elevated rustic American dishes like chicken under a brick with sunchoke pureé, braised greens, mushrooms, and marsala and side dishes like a cast iron cornbread with honey tabasco butter. The full menu is available at the big wooden bar, which is first come, first served seating. Dining room seating is available as well." - Carolyn Grillo
"Located at 51 Lincoln Street in Newton, Massachusetts, this neighborhood restaurant—rebuilt and revived after a devastating fire—offers a fresh, tasteful yet unpretentious dining room that’s equally good for a casual drink or a special occasion. Chef David Punch blends global flavors into comforting, well-executed dishes: sticky ribs finished with Aleppo pepper; pork schnitzel served alongside a chunky Israeli salad and za'atar yogurt; a charred striped bass collar dressed with vibrant housemade sambal; textbook fries; and griddled, rich cornbread elevated by Tabasco-spiked butter. The beverage program leans toward rosé on tap and natural wines like Partida Creus, and the warm, family-friendly service—where long-time patrons still get treated like royalty—makes it feel like the perfect modern neighborhood spot that honors the site’s nostalgic past." - ByChris Morocco
"Buttonwood (51 Lincoln St.) is back in business in Newton after a 10-month hiatus." - Dana Hatic
"A heartfelt review that evokes strong emotions similar to those at a good friend's wedding." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"Buttonwood was a Newton restaurant by chef David Punch that had to close after an electrical fire." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
