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Dining
 

Boston Eater: Davis Square. Click here for a good, recently updated list.

Within walking distance of the Davis Square Inn is a host of diverse restaurants, most of them unique (not chains) and many that could be called holes-in-the-wall. Deciding where to eat can be a challenge. Below are a few that we especially enjoy.

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Dave's Fresh Pasta, 617-623-0867, 81 Holland St., 0.3mi: Lunch counter with sandwiches, soups, & pastas.
 
Anna's Taqueria, 617-666-3900, 236 Elm St., 0.2mi: Highest quality & least expensive fast-food around.
 
Tenoch, 617-764-1906, 382 Highland Ave., 0.4mi: Another excellent fast-food Mexican Restaurant, specializes in Tortas.
 
Shirley, (617) 996-6581, 22A College Ave., 0.1mi: Lunch, takeout only. Fine sandwiches, baked goods, fun drinks.
 
Martsa's on Elm, 617-666-0660, 243 Elm St., 0.2mi: Tibetan cuisine. Delicious, inexpensive, unique selections.
 
Genki Ya, 617-326-7171, 246 Elm St., 0.3mi: Japanese lunch and dinner served cheerfully inside, or outside in individual heated huts.
 
Greek Corner, 617-661-5655, 2366 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 0.6mi: Quality Greek fare, including numerous vegetarian selections.
 
Orleans, 617-591-2100, 65 Holland St., 0.3mi: Upscale bar food.
 
The Flatbread Company @ Sacco's Bowl Haven, 617-492-6900, 45 Day St., 0.3mi: Organic pizza and salads. Vegan and gluten-free options. Candlepin bowling.
 
Happy Crab Cajun Seafood, 617-718-1666, 1137 Broadway, 0.7mi: Shellfish boiled in a bag with sauce and sides.
 
Istanbul'Lu, 617-440-7387, 237 Holland St., 0.6mi: Turkish cuisine in intimate, lovely setting.
 
Masala, 617-718-0703, 1127 Broadway, 0.7mi: Authentic Indian and Nepali Cuisine.
 
Redbones, 617-628-2200, 55 Chester St., 0.3mi: Southern-style BBQ. All-around excellent food and atomosphere. A Davis Square treasure.
 
Rudy's Mexican Cafe, 617-623-9201, 248 Holland St., 0.6mi: Plenty of vegetarian selections, large selection of tequilas, modern decor.
 
The Burren, 617-776-6896, 247 Elm St., 0.2mi: Authentic Irish music, Guinness on tap, good basic food.
 
Foundry on Elm, 617-628-9999, 255 Elm St., 0.3mi: Plush marble decor, Classy atmosphere and food if a bit pricey.
 
Bistro 5, 781-395-7464, 5 Playstead Rd., Medford, 2.8mi: Not in walking distance, but worth a short ride. Some of the best food anywhere.
 
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