Dining Around the World in Gloucester 

November 01, 2023 / Food and Drink

Are you a foodie who dreams about visiting far-off lands to experience the culture, people, and, most of all, cuisine? How amazing would it be to taste dishes prepared by chefs who grew up in the region where the food originated for that authentic taste? 

Gloucester, Massachusetts, and its wide variety of restaurants and dining establishments offer a unique opportunity for foodies to experience international cuisines right in one city. From traditional Italian cooking as good as Nona’s to authentic Mediterranean dishes good enough to present to Yai-Yai, there is something for everyone in Gloucester. 

Interested in exploring a variety of Asian cuisines? Try one of our Chinese, Japanese or Thai establishments. Craving something south of the border? Jalapeños in downtown Gloucester is sure to delight! 

Let’s explore the possibilities of dining around the world in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Tonno Gloucester

Tonno Cucina & Cantina 

Located on Main Street in historic downtown Gloucester, Tonno is the authentic Italian cuisine you have been waiting for. 

Inspired by coastal Italian cooking and using only the freshest ingredients, the culinary artists at Tonno know how to blend dishes from both land and sea. And don’t forget the freshly made pasta! 

Choose from a comprehensive menu that takes you from soup to nuts and everything in between. Enjoy starters such as prosciutto and roasted peppers, Tonno Tartare, or an antipasto board. Move on to a salad, homemade pasta and the main dishes of chicken, fish, veal or steak. Your mouth will be watering even before you pick up your menu as the aromas wafting in from the kitchen are quite simply divine. 

Make your reservations online for dine-in or make it a casual night and order to go. You will walk away wow-ed and fully satisfied.

Yella On The Water 

Do your taste buds crave Mediterranean cuisine including farm-fresh ingredients and locally caught seafood made with a Mediterranean flair? Look no further than Yella On The Water located on Western Avenue in Gloucester. 

The award-winning cuisine will allow you to indulge in subtle teasing spices, velvety risotto, crispy pan-seared fish, succulent lamb and tempting desserts. Enjoy the charming waterfront location and dine alfresco during the warm seasons or take it inside and enjoy the warmth of the Yella experience. 

Start your meal with a quinoa bowl, falafel or a fattouch. Then move on to the sumptuous dishes including a truffled wild mushroom and spinach cavatelli, a Moroccan Shakshuka or a chicken kabob plate. 

For dessert, feast on baklava, vanilla creme fraiche panna cotta or Moroccan spice pot de creme. ​For a full description of menu items their website where you can also make a reservation or make your order to go. 

Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant

Jalapeños Authentic Mexican Restaurant 

Located in downtown Gloucester on Main Street, Jalapeños is an authentic Mexican Restaurant serving genuine Mexican recipes from Mexico City, Central and Southern Mexico. 

While you enjoy a glass of Sangria, a Margarita, or any of the specialty cocktails mixed by their adept bartenders, peruse the menu where you will find traditional Mexican starters such as chips and dip, freshly made guacamole, fully loaded nachos or Mexican Street Corn. For main dishes feast on street tacos, empanadas, quesadillas, taco plates, and specialty dishes made with pork, steak or chicken. 

Check out the full listing of menu items including their delicious desserts that you won’t want to miss. 

Asian Cuisine 

Looking for exotic, spicy and flavorful Asian cuisine to satisfy your hunger? Gloucester has many options to choose from including sushi from Minglewood Harborside, Thai Choice on Main Street, Midori on Washington Street, and Jasmine Garden on Washington Street. 

Enjoy options such as fresh sushi, Thai noodles that are sweet, spicy or sour, and a wide range of Chinese, Japanese, or Thai dishes. 

Foodies delight in the many options Gloucester provides to taste the culinary delights from around the world right in our own backyard. Bon Appetit!