The Best 5 Restaurants to Check Out Today in Peabody, MA

Peabody, Massachusetts is a charming town located in Essex County. A friendly community of roughly 53,000, Peabody falls along the state's Northern Shores. Like most cities throughout the county, Peabody has a thriving and exciting dining scene. A wide range of restaurants are littered throughout the city catering to a variety of tastes and cravings.

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Whether living in Peabody and looking to try some local fare or just passing through hoping to grab a delicious bite to eat, here are the best 5 restaurants you will want to check out today!

Toscana’s Ristorante

3 Bourbon Street, Peabody, Massachusetts

Family-owned and operated, Toscana’s is an award-winning establishment serving some of the best Italian food in the city. An impressive menu offers delicious, authentic meals which are carefully crafted with only the finest of ingredients. Homemade pasta, fresh seafood and an extensive wine list are just some of the amazing offerings found at Toscana’s.

Toscana’s underwent a transition to new ownership and revitalization in the summer of 2009 and since has been infused with fresh ideas, utmost attention to detail, and constant inspiration from the Tuscan region of Italy.

A family establishment, Toscana’s offers both lunch and dinner menus which include mouthwatering dishes such as:

Risotto di Mare - Seafood lovers delight, this dish is a delicious combination of fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, and calamari served over risotto in a white scampi sauce.

Eggplant Rollatini - Breaded and stuffed, this eggplant dish is to die for. Filled with spinach and ricotta, the meal is topped with a mozzarella and pomodoro sauce and served over your choice of linguini or penne.

Marsala - With the choice of pan-seared chicken or veal scallopini with sautéed mushrooms & sage marsala sauce, your taste buds will be tingling in anticipation. Served with either penne or linguine, Marsala is a classic, well-loved, dish.

Wanting a night in but craving Italian food? No problem! Toscana's has a lengthy take-out menu that includes many of the classic favorites as well as new pizza options. From traditional cheese to specialty options such as Shrimp Scampi these pies will have you ordering again in no time.

The NexMex Thing

77 Main Street, Peabody, Massachusetts

When in the market for some of the best Mexican food in Peabody, the obvious choice for residents is The NexMex Thing. A family-owned establishment, The NexMex Thing prides itself on serving guests only the finest and freshest fare. Grab your friends and enjoy delicious starts such as:

Chicken, Pork, Beef, Steak or Regular Nachos - Corn chips topped with cheese, pinto/black beans, Pico De Gallo, Lettuce, Sour Cream, Guac

Nacho Fries (regular, beef, pork, steak, chicken) - Topped with cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, guac.

Mexican Street Corn - Corn on the cob coated with spicy cream sauce, topped with grated cheese and cilantro.

More delicious goodness to be found at The NexMex Thing include tasty entrees such as:

Tacos - topped with varieties such as pico de gallo, cheese, lettuce, avocado sauce and more.

Burritos and Bowls - Burritos come in a flour or wheat tortilla and wrapped with beans, rice, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese and choice of protein.

After enjoying a tasty meal there are a number of dessert items to be had at The NexMex Thing.

Churros - 6 pieces of fried dough dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with a side of hazelnut chocolate, caramel, vanilla ice cream.

Fried Ice Cream - Deep-fried vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate, whipped cream and a cherry.

Along with their delicious Mexican favorites are tasty beverages like their mocktails so everyone can enjoy as well as a number of margaritas, mojitos, martinis and more. Let’s not forget about tequila! Tequila menu includes Silver Patron, Anejo Don Julio, Reposado Avion and more!

Petrillo’s Italian Kitchen

6 Foster St, Peabody, Massachusetts

There’s nothing like feeling like you are dining in a restaurant in the beautiful city known as Tuscany. That’s exactly the experience you receive while dining at Petrillo’s. Family-owned and located in the heart of downtown Peabody, patrons will feel the relaxing atmosphere while enjoying their authentic Italian dish.

There are a plethora of mouth-watering options to be had while enjoying the intimate dining room. Some of the best menu items can be found below:

Toasted Ravioli to start - Fried cheese ravioli served with our homemade marinara sauce

Della Casa - Mixed greens, red onions, olives, tomatoes, peppers, radicchio and shaved pecorino cheese

Pasta di Casa - Choice of homemade fusilli or fettuccine with fresh marinara sauce

Vodka alla Napoletana - Homemade fusilli with sauteed chicken medallions and peas in a vodka pink sauce, topped with shaved parmesan cheese

Linguini and Shrimp Fradiavolo - Jumbo shrimp and linguine served in a spice pomodoro sauce

Pollo Caprese - Sauteed chicken topped with fresh mozzarella in a tomato basil sauce served with ziti or linguini

Salmon - Pan-seared Salmon over a roasted red pepper puree served with potato and vegetable

Frutti Di Mare - Clams, Mussels, and Scallops cooked in a seafood broth served over linguini

The Little Depot Diner

1 Railroad Ave., Peabody, Massachusetts

Step back in time and enjoy a delicious diner menu at The Little Depot Diner. This unique diner was built in 1923 and to this day is a local favorite. Residents of Peabody often dine in for a tasty breakfast or just to grab a cup of coffee before they head out for their day at the office. Whether you are looking for a Sunday breakfast spot for the family or grabbing a quick bite alone, there are plenty of mouth-watering menu items to satisfy those taste buds.

A never-ending breakfast menu offers guests a number of egg options that include:

The House Scramble - Hungarian Sausage, onions, peppers, scrambled with 3 eggs & cheddar cheese with toast and homefries or beans

1-2 eggs with meat - Served with toast and a choice of home fries or beans

Egg sandwiches - Fried egg with cheese on your choice of bread

Eggs Benedict - Two poached eggs served on an oversized english muffin smothered in hollandaise sauce and served with home fries or beans

Omelets - 3 egg omelet served with toast, home fries or beans with your choice of add ons.

The Little Depot Diner will provide all its guests not only great breakfast food but over the top customer service!

The Wardhurst

31 Lynnfield Street, Peabody, Massachusetts

The Wardhurst is a full-service restaurant providing patrons indoor and outdoor dining, as well as indoor/outdoor functions. Food lovers can also order delicious food to go. This family-owned restaurant has been offering diners fresh seafood, hand-cut lamb and other meats, and authentic Greek specialties and their most recent addition, the Fried Chicken Plate. Some of the house specialties include:

Spinach Pie - Layers of spinach, Feta cheese, onions & Phyllo dough.

Wardhurst Alfredo - Chicken, bacon, diced tomatoes, caramelized onions & penne tossed in alfredo sauce. Served with a house salad and garlic bread.

Seafood lovers will be overjoyed to find their favorites on this menu such as:

Baked Stuffed Shrimp - Four jumbo shrimp topped with seafood stuffing & bread crumbs

Fried or Baked Haddock - Fresh fish served with a choice of sides

Some of their mouthwatering meats that can be enjoyed include the following:

Steak Tips - House cut & marinated

Rack of Lamb Chops - Double cut rack of lamb chops grilled to your liking

Prime Rib - variety of cuts

Patrons can also enjoy a number of different burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups and more!

So many delicious entrees and appetizers to try and these top restaurants in Peabody. Whether you are looking for a juicy steak or Italian pasta, breakfast or dinner these top five restaurants can make it happen.