Conveniently located at the Intersection of Centre Street and South Huntington Avenue, Zesto’s Pizza & Grille has something for everyone. Whether you’re craving the best steak tips in Jamaica Plain, an irresistible pizza pie, or one of a variety of vegetarian options, Zesto’s is fast, friendly, and serves up the freshest ingredients. Store owner and head Chef George Vidianos, who greets costumers by name and with a warm smile, is proud that Zesto’s is a favorite destination of residents and businesses alike for eating in, picking up, and delivery. Undoubtedly you can taste the pride in the pizza crust. Even middle school students, who drop in on their way home from school, can look forward to a free slice of pizza if they make the honor roll. Great food and friendly service awaits you at Zestos Pizza & Grille.
....Don't miss the fan favorites: Chicken Souvlaki and the Mona Lisa Steak Tip Sub! Menuism

Judging by the beautiful wedding cake in the window, Quisqueya does some ornate work on pastries. But you can stop in for just a cookie too.

The Alchemist Lounge is a perfect allegory for the recent transformation of Jamaica Plain. It's in the former location of Triple D's. While you can still get a beer and food here, at the Alchemist it's going to be a Bass (or a microbrew) and calamari or a flatbread pizza (while at Triple D's it would have been Bud and pre-constituted chicken wings). Alchemist is a friendly neighborhood place and it's just slightly upscale but in a way that ensures you are getting great tasting food and drinks without all the pretension of someplace downtown. The Triple D's guys still come in to hang out (there's the proof!) And this is JP, so you will see a huge diversity of folks enjoying the bar or noshing at one of the tables in the restaurant. The cocktail menu features really excellent creations, which change seasonally. Food includes flatbreads (pizzas), salads, entrees (sirloin, spaghetti bolognese, stuffed peppers), sandwiches and desserts. There's a late night menu too. There's also live music Thur-Sun and Monday Night movies. The Alchemist Lounge is a great way to experience what is so fantastic about Jamaica Plain in its 21st century guise. Hours: Lunch 11:30-5:00 Daily, Dinner Su-Wed 5-10, Th-Sat5-10:30, Late Night menu 10:30-12, Lounge 5pm-1am

This is a small pizza joint. Overrun by students from the Curley middle school once they get let out in mid-afternoons. They offer delivery 7 days a week to JP ($7 minimum on delivery orders). Offerings include: pizza, calzones, salads, hot and cold subs, wraps, pasta and dinner specials (fish and chips, grilled chicken, gyro) that come with garlic bread, a salad and your choice of fries, rice or coleslaw. Hours: Mon-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10pm

El Oriental is a cheerful Cuban café which provides bilingual service with a smile. It is a casual, friendly hangout for a diverse crowd of locals. Choose from among the succulent variety plates ($7.50-$11.75), particularly the chicken fricassee and shredded beef, deliciously satisfying meals with rice, beans, and tasty fried plantains served green or ripe. Don't forget the sweet drinks—tropical shakes are only $2, and a creamy orange concoction called “morir soñando” (“to die dreaming”) is only $2.50—or the desserts (sweet, light flan; $1.50). They serve the best Cuban coffee in the City and it's not unusual to see Red Sox and visiting team players here getting their fix, along with Cubans from all over town.
El Oriental de Cuba suffered a fire bombing in mid 2005 but like a phoenix rose from the ashes. Owner Nobel Garcia, an unofficial neighborhood ambassador, never let adversity hinder him. El Oriental does catering and their food is a great way to spice up your meeting (literally) with beans, rice a little pork or beef and platanos. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Bella Luna has been serving great food to folks from JP since 1993. The interior has a funky decor (with work by local artists) and you eat off of hand drawn plates (like those ones you did in elementary school). But it's the pizza (and other food) that is what folks come for.

The Simple Simon pizza (just mozzarella and sauce) starts at $5 for the small, but try some of the more exciting combos: Manny's Grand Slam (white pizza with garlic mashed potatoes, bacon, cheddar and scallions served with sour cream); La Sophia (pesto, chicken artichoke hearts); or the Latin Quarter (chicken, avocado, cheddar, bacon, jalapenos). Or you can also create your own galatic pie or calzone. Bella Luna also serves up appetizers, entrees, sandwiches and superior salads. They offer a full take out menu and deliver to JP. They also have a Party Take Out Menu - which is super handy for times when you want to have the gang over but don't want to do all the cooking (or for meetings!)
And if all this glorious food isn't enough, one percent of the profits go to support local non-profits. So every forkful is for a good cause! Once you are done eating you can head downstairs into the Milky Way for a little bowling. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

June Bug is a funky cafe offering coffee, bubble tea, smoothies, sandwiches, salads and now brunch on the weekends.
There is plenty of comfy seating and wi-fi, which means there are plenty of folks sitting around with laptops most days. The June Bug features local artists' work on the walls and has a pretty zen vibe to it. It's not Starbucks, real people work here and sometimes service is slow, but that's ok because you just check out at the art while you wait for your order.

The Bella Luna Restaurant & Milky Way Lounge is now located at The Brewery, 284 Amory Street in Jamaica Plain. You'll find many of your old favorites on our spring/summer menu (we even brought our pizza ovens with us!) but be prepared to try something new. Our wonderful space combines the industrial elements of the old brewery -- brick walls, high ceilings, steel columns, and large windows -- with a sci-fi inspired riot of color -- star lights, hand-painted plates, red walls and booths, sparkly blue cushions. The fun and games are still here,with Ms. Pac-Man/Galaga and MegaTouch at the bar for the photo hunt junkies. Our u-shaped glittering quartz bar makes it easy to meet and mingle over one of our delicious signature cocktails, and after 10 the action is in our dramatic dance/function room with a view of the Haffenreffer smokestack. Beer drinkers will love our American craft beer selection, including the SUN RAY ALE, brewed exclusively for us by Samuel Adams. The Sun Ray is a golden wheat ale brewed with oranges and coriander, it makes the perfect summer pint. Check out the entertainment lineup - http://www.milkywayjp.com/events/ See what's cookin' - http://www.milkywayjp.com/bella-luna/ Contact and reservations - http://www.milkywayjp.com/contact/

A popular JP restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. They offer high-end comfort food like a truly gourmet mac and cheese and fabulous burgers abound alongside salads and creative desserts. Zon's has a definite JP vibe, so the clientele is diverse. Zon's has a cozy bar that has a good wine menu to boot.