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Monday, September 21, 2026

Olivadi Restaurant in Norwood Is Closing Permanently

A casual upscale suburban restaurant in the southwest suburbs of Boston that appeared to have shut down early in the pandemic only to open back up a couple of years later is now going to be closing permanently.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Olivadi Restaurant in Norwood is getting ready to say farewell, with the post from the Guild Street dining spot saying the following:

To our wonderful friends, family, and community, after many amazing years, we have made the difficult decision to close Olivadi Restaurant & Bar. Olivadi opened in 2008 when our father, Anthony Delapa, set out to create something truly special right here in downtown Norwood. Ever since, our family has been proud to be part of this community and welcome so many of you through our doors....From our family to yours, thank you for 18 years of memories, friendship, and support. Grazie di cuore

The note mentions that its last night of service will be Saturday, October 10.

Back in the middle part of 2020, Olivadi appeared to have closed for good because of the impact of Covid-19, along with the passing of Anthony Delapa; the restaurant did end up reopening in the spring of 2022.

The address for Olivadi Restaurant is 32 Guild Street, Norwood, MA, 02062. Its website can be found at https://www.olivadirestaurant.com/

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Friday, March 13, 2026

Gemma Kitchen & Bar to Open in the Former Olde Colonial Cafe Space in Norwood

A few months ago, it was reported that a decades-old restaurant in the southwest suburbs of Boston had closed, and now we have learned that a new dining spot is moving into the space.

According to its Instagram page, Gemma Kitchen & Bar is planning to open in Norwood, taking over the former Olde Colonial Cafe space on Nahatan Street. Based on the Instagram page and multiple job posts online, it looks like the upcoming restaurant will feature modern American fare with Italian influences, and while a menu has not been seen as of yet, it appears that pizza will be one of the items offered. (The space in which it will reside is an old firehouse.)

The Olde Colonial Cafe shut down around the end of December after being in business since 1969.

The address for the upcoming Gemma Kitchen & Bar is 171 Nahatan Street, Norwood, MA, 02062. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/gemmakandb/

[Earlier Article]
The Olde Colonial Cafe in Norwood Is Closing

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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

The Olde Colonial Cafe in Norwood Is Closing

A decades-old restaurant in the southwest suburbs of Boston is closing.

According to an article from Boston 25 News, the Olde Colonial Cafe in Norwood is shutting down, as owner Paul Angelo indicates he's ready to retire, saying that "This was my life. I love what I did. I'm going to miss it, but when you're almost 80, it's time....I can't wait to spend a lot of time with my kids and their kids." The Nahatan Street restaurant, which dates back to 1969 and resides in an old firehouse, will be having "The Last Hurrah" on Saturday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The address for the Olde Colonial Cafe is 171 Nahatan Street, Norwood, MA, 02062. Its website can be found at https://www.oldecolonialcafe1.com/

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

The Panini Press Opens in the Former Take Away Space in Norwood

A new option for sandwiches has debuted southwest of Boston, taking over the space where a neighborhood restaurant known in part for its seafood had once been.

According to a source, The Panini Press is now open in Norwood, moving into the space on Chapel Street where The Take Away was until closing in the fall of 2022. The new eatery offers a variety of panini including turkey, ham, roast beef, tuna, pastrami, chicken salad, veggie, BLT, and grilled cheese, along with an Italian with mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, hots, oil, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion.

The address for The Panini Press is 82 Chapel Street, Norwood, MA, 02062. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574142638480

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Washington No7 Public House Opens in Norwood

A new dining and drinking spot has come to the southwest suburbs of Boston.

According to multiple sources, Washington No7 Public House is now open in Norwood, moving into the space on Railroad Avenue that had once been home to the Shamrock Pub. The menu for the new restaurant and bar includes such items as wings, tenders, mozzarella sticks, spinach and artichoke dip, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and wood-grilled pizza, along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

The address for Washington No7 Public House is 175 Railroad Avenue, Norwood, MA, 02062. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/washington_no7/ while its Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/people/Washington-No7/61568349640735/

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Monday, October 02, 2023

The Common Cafe & Patisserie in Norwood Has Closed; Between the Bunz to Open in Its Space

A restaurant and bakery in the southwest suburbs of Boston has shut down, and a new spot is planning to take over the space.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, The Common Cafe & Patisserie in Norwood is now closed, with a sign in the window thanking everyone for their support and also saying that Between the Bunz is coming soon to the space. The bakery-cafe opened approximately 15 years ago, offering breakfast and lunch options along with pastries and baked goods.

Very little is known about the upcoming Between the Bunz at this point in time; as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.

The address for the now-closed Common Cafe & Patisserie was 637 Washington Street, Norwood, MA, 02062.

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Wednesday, September 06, 2023

As Good As It Gets Cafe in Norwood Has Closed

What was once a local trio of cafes is now down to one.

According to a source, As Good As It Gets Cafe in Norwood is no longer in business, with pictures of the storefront showing signs that say "Closed for Renovations" and "So sorry, but our journey has come to an end. The staff loves you and will miss you all." Multiple social media posts also mention that the eatery is shuttered, though they (and our source) mention that a new restaurant may be moving in next month.

It appears that the Wilmington location of As Good As It Gets Cafe remains in operation; another outlet in Acton closed down this spring.

The address for the now-closed As Good As It Gets Cafe in Norwood was 1210 Providence Highway (Route 1), Norwood, MA, 02062. The website for the business is at https://asgoodasitgetscafe.com/

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Thursday, March 02, 2023

Bardo's Bar Pizza to Debut Mobile Pizza Trailer at Castle Island Brewery in Norwood; Further Expansion Plans in the Works

A year and a half ago, the owners of a longtime function space teamed up with a local brewer to serve bar pizza out of the kitchen of one of its locations, and now we have learned that the partnership will extend to the other location of the beer company--and more plans are on the way as well.

According to a press release, Bardo's Bar Pizza will be setting up a mobile pizza trailer at Castle Island Brewery in Norwood, joining its original location within the kitchen of the brewery in South Boston. The trailer is expected to be up and running as of May 1, and David Lombardo, who is Director of Operations of the Lombardo's Hospitality Group (which operates an event venue in Randolph), says that "This is the first in a series of planned initiatives for us throughout 2023-2024 including our retail launch and we are currently seeking a location for the next brick and mortar location for Bardo's....Right now, our main focus is launching more of our Bardo's Bar Pizza locations, our retail and vetting other opportunities locally."

Castle Island Brewing Co. first opened in Norwood in 2015, with the South Boston location--and Bardo's--opening in the fall of 2021.

The website for Bardo's Bar Pizza is at https://www.bardospizza.com/ while the website for Lombardo's is at https://www.lombardos.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Veggie Crust to Replace Giorgio's Pizza in Norwood

A pizzeria in the southwest suburbs of Boston has shuttered, and a local group of vegetarian/vegan spots known in part for their pizza will be moving into the space.

According to a source, Veggie Crust is opening in Norwood, with a photo sent showing a sign for the place in the storefront of the now-closed Giorgio's Pizza on Washington Street. A Google search seems to confirm what we have been told, showing that Veggie Crust plans to open in the space on March 21. Once it opens, the new location will join others in Somerville, Brookline, and Lowell, and based on those restaurants, expect to see meatless options that include pizza, pasta, panini, salads, Indian food, and more.

The address for the former Giorgio's Pizza (and upcoming Veggie Crust) is 641 Washington Street, Norwood, MA, 02062. The website for Veggie Crust can be found at https://vegcrust.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Prieto Empanadas II Opens in Norwood

A Roxbury dining spot that features empanadas has expanded to a second space in the suburbs.

According to a Mastodon post from @mtkr, Prieto Empanadas II is now open in Norwood, moving into a space on at Nahatan Place on Lenox Street just east of the downtown area. Based on the original location on Humboldt Avenue, expect the new eatery to feature a variety of empanadas, including breakfast and dessert empanadas.

The address for Prieto Empanadas II in Norwood is 111 Lenox Street (Nahatan Place), Norwood, MA, 02062. The website for the Roxbury location is at https://prieto-empanadas.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

The Take Away in Norwood Is Closing

A neighborhood restaurant southwest of Boston that is known in part for its seafood is shutting down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, The Take Away in Norwood is getting ready to close its doors, with a Facebook post from the Chapel Street spot saying that "It is with heavy hearts that The Take Away will be closing over the next few weeks. Unfortunately, this is for circumstances beyond our control." The Take Away, which first opened 11 years ago, is a takeout place that offers such items as wings, lobster bisque, stuffed quahogs, macaroni and cheese, fish and chips, baked stuffed shrimp, scallop rolls, meatball subs, and pizza.

The address for The Take Away is 82 Chapel Street, Norwood, MA, 02062. Its website can be found at https://www.thetakeawayma.com/

[November 18 update: According to its social media, The Take Away is now closed.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Friday, April 29, 2022

Honest Restaurant Opens in Former Bon Caldo Space in Norwood

A chain of Indian restaurants with one location in Massachusetts has opened a second outlet, and this one is a bit closer to Boston.

According to a tweet from @JeremyKrantz, Honest Restaurant is now open in Norwood, moving into the space on Route 1 that had been home to Bon Caldo. The new location of Honest joins another in Lowell along with other outlets in 14 states around the country, and it focuses on vegetarian fare including dosas and sandwiches.

Bon Caldo closed down in early 2020 just before the start of the pandemic; it was known in part for its wood-fired grill and extensive wine list.

The address for Honest Restaurant in Norwood is 1381 Boston-Providence Turnpike (Route 1), Norwood, MA, 02062. The website for the chain is at https://honestrestaurantsusa.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

1947 Truly Indian Is Opening in Norwood

A new Indian restaurant is on its way to the southwest suburbs of Boston.

According to a tweet from @JeremyKrantz, 1947 Truly Indian is opening in Norwood, moving into a space in the shopping plaza by Route 1 and Dean Street that is home to Staples. A Facebook post from the dining spot mentions that the name comes from the year of independence for India, and that while it had hoped to open on Sunday, August 15 but wasn't able to, it looks like it could debut any day now.

The address for 1947 Truly Indian is 997 Providence Highway (Route 1), Norwood, MA, 02062. The website for the restaurant will be at https://www.1947.boston/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[August 23 update: A new Facebook post from the restaurant states that 1947 Truly Indian is now open.]

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Friday, April 02, 2021

Fuego Burritos & Bowls Opens in Norwood

A brand new Mexican restaurant has opened in the southwest suburbs of Boston.

According to a tweet from @JeremyKrantz, Fuego Burritos & Bowls is now open in Norwood Center, with the website for the Washington Street eatery showing customizable dishes including burritos, nachos, quesadillas, tacos, and bowls. It looks like the grand opening for Fuego was yesterday and that its hours are 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.

The address for Fuego Burritos & Bowls is 643 Washington Street (Route 1A), Norwood, MA, 02062. Its website can be found at https://www.fuegonorwood.com/

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Monday, August 17, 2020

Sky Restaurant in Norwood Has Closed

A casual upscale suburban restaurant that had been serving New American fare for nearly 20 years has shut down.

According to several sources, Sky Restaurant in Norwood is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the place confirming this, saying that "Given the challenging economic climate due to COVID-19 and the resulting uncertainty of future business, I have decided that the proper course of action is to not reopen." The note does mention that "3," a restaurant in Franklin that is affiliated with Sky, remains open and has a very similar menu, and Sky gift cards and rewards cards are both valid there.

Sky first opened in Norwood in 2002, with a first location of Sky opening in Sudbury in 1997 and remaining in operation until 2010.

The address for the now-closed Sky in Norwood was 1369 Boston-Providence Turnpike (Route 1), Norwood, MA, 02062.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

Olivadi in Norwood Appears to Have Closed; Exact Status Unknown

It looks like a casual upscale suburban restaurant that offered modern takes on Italian dishes may have closed down, and its future appears to be in question.

According to a number of sources, including members of the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Olivadi in Norwood has shut its doors, with a statement from the Guild Street dining spot saying that "like many restaurants, Olivadi has faced unprecedented financial hardship due to the impact of Covid-19. In addition, we are mourning the recent, unexpected passing of our owner and founder, Anthony F. Delapa." The restaurant, which first opened in 2008, offered pizza and pasta dishes along with chicken, veal, and seafood items.

The address for Olivadi is 32 Guild Street, Norwood, MA, 02062.

[June 1, 2022 update: According to its social media and website, Olivadi has reopened.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

As Good As It Gets Cafe in Wilmington Is Opening Second Location in Norwood

A cafe in the northern suburbs of Boston will soon be expanding basically to the other side of the city.

According to a source, As Good As It Gets Cafe in Wilmington is going to be joined by a second location in Norwood, with a Wilmington Apple article from last month saying that the new outlet will open on Route 1. The original eatery, which can be found in the Colonial Park Mall plaza on Lowell Street, serves breakfast and lunch and is known for such items as Belgian waffles, pancakes, eggs Benedict, burgers, and panini.

The address for the new location of As Good As It Gets Cafe is 1210 Boston-Providence Turnpike (Route 1), Norwood, MA, 02062. The website for the business can be found at https://www.asgoodasitgetscafe.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Monday, February 17, 2020

Bon Caldo in Norwood Has Closed

An Italian restaurant in the southwest suburbs of Boston has shut down, apparently for good.

A Facebook post from the place confirms what a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page hinted at, that Bon Caldo in Norwood has closed. The note from the Route 1 dining spot says that "With a heavy and humble heart I wanted to reach out to all of you to let you know I will cherish every memory these last 10 years.....I will let you know where I land with the next part of my journey....One door closes and another opens."

Bon Caldo was known in part for its wood-fired grill along with its extensive wine list, with a few food items offered including arancini, bolognese, frutti di mare, gnocchi, grilled salmon, veal piccata, and chicken saltimbocca.

The address for Bon Caldo was 1381 Boston-Providence Turnpike (Route 1), Norwood, MA, 02062.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Boston Tavern Is Opening in the Former Outback Space in Norwood

A small local chain of family restaurants will be expanding to a new location, and this one will be its closest one to Boston--which is where it also happens to get its name from.

According to a Patch article, the Boston Tavern is planning to open in Norwood, moving into the space on Route 1 that had been home to a location of Outback Steakhouse until it closed early last year. Once it opens, the new dining and drinking spot will join other locations of Boston Tavern in West Bridgewater and Middleboro along with two other affiliated spots called the Medway Cafe and the Ashland Ale House--and the new restaurant will actually be modeled after the latter, with seating for approximately 190.

If all goes well, construction on the space should be done in about five months, with the plan being to open by the holiday season.

The address for this new restaurant in Norwood will be: Boston Tavern, 1212 Providence Highway (Route 1), Norwood, MA, 02062. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.thebostontavern.com/index.php

Thanks to a source for initially bringing this to our attention.

[January 22, 2020 update: A message from the place indicates that Boston Tavern opens today.]

[Earlier Article]
Outback Steakhouse in Norwood Has Closed

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Thursday, March 08, 2018

Outback Steakhouse in Norwood Has Closed

by Marc Hurwitz

A chain of Australian-themed restaurants continues to close locations in the Greater Boston area, with the latest being one that was southwest of the city.

According to a source, Outback Steakhouse in Norwood is no longer in business, with a check on the company's website indicating that the Route 1 restaurant has been removed from its locations section. With the closing of the Norwood location and the closing of outlets in Burlington and Framingham over the past few years, Outback now only has four remaining locations left inside Route 495, including in Somerville, Peabody, Randolph, and Hanover.

The address for the now-closed Outback Steakhouse in Norwood was 1212 Providence Highway (Route 1), Norwood, MA, 02062. The website for the chain can be found at http://www.outback.com/

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