The dinner-only Southern Italian Pomodoro (which is not related to the existing duo of the same name) in Downtown Needham offers a family-friendly menu of classics like spaghetti Bolognese and shrimp scampi at prices that won’t break the bank; the rustic dining room features maple floors and exposed-brick walls, while the creative martinis dispensed from the bar make it an attractive meeting place for drinks.
1019 Great Plain Ave., Needham; 781-444-9200