Boynton to Boca, what's new in Southern Palm Beach County's restaurant scene in 2025
We are still early in the year, but already southern Palm Beach County is vibrating with new arrivals on its already significant restaurant scene. And the variety is noteworthy, from Mexican fare and pizza to Argentinian steak and Italian. From Boynton Beach to Boca Raton, we took note of these eight arrivals. We recommend you check them out too.
Remember, these are the latest additions. Good food abounds in the county's southern reaches, including the recent Michelin "selected" Nicholson Muir Distinguished Meats in Boynton Beach. And Delray Beach can boast Death by Pizza, which topped The Palm Beach Post's reader's choice show down in 2024 and came in a very respectable second in the 2025 rounds.
Boynton Beach
Paloma
Paloma is Boynton Beach's newest Mexican restaurant.
This new Mexican restaurant opened on Feb. 25 in the downtown area of Boynton Beach. Featuring a slogan that states "Handcrafted Mexican Cuisine, Made with Love," Paloma features many classics like tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, enchiladas, and burritos.
Details: 510 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. paloma.restaurant
Delray Beach
Gesto
Taking over the space formerly occupied by the recently moved Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar, this new restaurant is all about pizzas with a hybrid sourdough crust cooked to lightly-charred perfection. A product of Kurban Hospitality Group, Gesto opened Feb. 19 and uses only Italian flour and top of the line ingredients. Owner Nicholas Kurban said 'Pizza is a science, but great pizza is an art." With a wood-fired oven that cooks pies in under four minutes and a 15 second margin of error that either means perfection or start over, that artistry is on full display. Running that oven is seasoned pizzaiolo and artisan baker Garri Banar. With a passion for pizza and deep understanding of fermentation and flour, he has perfected a dough that is crisp, yet airy, with beautifully-blistered pockets and a delicate chew.
Details: 522 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. gestopizzeria.com
Bourbon Steak
The vision of James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Mina, Bourbon Steak opened at The Seagate on Atlantic Avenue in March. Though specializing in high-quality cuts of American beef, Kobe beef, and wagyu, they are located only steps from the ocean and will feature plenty of fresh seafood and shellfish options. Way more than your basic steakhouse, Bourbon Steak slow poaches their steaks in butter before finishing them on a 900-degree, wood-fired grill. One dish in particular Mina said is popular across all the properties is the Maine lobster pot pie which is show in itself when served tableside.
Details: 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. bourbonsteakdelray.com
Novecento
This popular Argentinian steakhouse concept opened their Delray Beach location in the historic Falcon House on Jan. 17. The menu features dishes from crudos and Milangas to risotto and house cut-and-rolled pasta. There's also Parrillada, a mixed grill platter. This shareable signature specialty is plated with Prime hanger steak, chicken, chorizo and mollejas (sweetbreads) augmented with four sides. Grass-fed beef, however, is the star at Novecento with a dozen preparations from carpaccio and salads to grilled steak cuts. Walking in feels like visiting a friend's house. Despite its somewhat tiny size, the subtle refit maximizes space with several intimate dining rooms and a very pretty bar. Outside's vibe is casual and comfortable, reminiscent of a quaint inn. ~Diana Biederman
Details: 116 NE Sixth Ave., Delray Beach. novecento.com
Gabriella's Modern Italian
This new Delray Beach restaurant with New Jersey roots opened their doors on March 5. Described by owner Frankie Brusco as "more Italian, less steakhouse" than its sister restaurant Gabriella's Italian Steakhouse in Monmouth County, New Jersey, the restaurant features all-new construction with both indoor and outdoor seating. The Delray Beach location was designed by Celano Design Studio Co. out of Manhattan. Firecracker shrimp, truffle ricotta, signature spicy ricotta and the beautiful bistecca alla fiorentina for two are just some of the dishes awaiting guests.
Details: 40 NE Seventh Ave., Delray Beach. gabriellasfl.com
Boca Raton
Motek
No longer requiring a pilgrimage to the '305,' Palm Beach County welcomed it's first Motek on April 2. Featuring Mediterranean cuisine, this is the seventh Motek location and the first not located in Miami-Dade County. Situated on Town Center Road in Boca Raton, their menu features dishes with influences from Lebanon, Turkey, Yemen, Morocco and more. Among diners' favorites, the "shakshuka for brunch is the top seller," said regional district manager Alexander Odishelidze. The chicken and lamb shawarma plates and sandwiches are also huge hits as is the schnitzel, he said. A 'must try' is their award-winning Arayes Burger. Featuring kosher, grass-fed beef kofta kebab (ground beef, spices, onions, garlic) it is served in a pita and won the People's Choice category at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival Burger Bash in 2022 and 2023. In addition to the food, the entire interior is designed transport guests to the eastern Mediterranean.
Details: 5377 Town Center Road, Boca Raton. motekcafe.com
CVI.CHE 105
Boca Raton's glitzy new Peruvian restaurant, guided by chef/proprietor Juan Chipoco, opened in Boca Raton in early January. Featuring a menu that focuses on creative ceviches (although there are tasty beef and bird options as well), this the sixth CVI.CHE 105 location and first in Palm Beach County. Those ceviches are made with daily fresh catches that are sourced locally along with 'spectacular' fish that are flown in from Japan every other day. The Aventura outpost boasts Tripadvisor's tip-top ranking of more than 100 restaurants in that community. Chipoco's first Miami restaurant at 105 NE Third Ave. is ranked No. 8 overall among more than 4,300 listed. ~Diana Biederman
Details: 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton. ceviche105.squarespace.com
Stage
Business partners Andy Dugard and chef Pushkar Marathe opened the second location of their wildly popular restaurant in Boca Raton on March 10. Known for their Indian-inspired small plates, the new Stage (pronounced "staahj") draws inspiration from the original, Palm Beach Gardens location. Anna Woodman, who created the look at the original Stage, also designed this location. There are eye-catching decor accents at every turn. Weather permitting, there might be no better place than front patio dining with its flattering lighting. The original Stage in Palm Beach Gardens won a coveted 2024 USA Today Restaurants of the Year spot on a highly competitive list featuring America's 47 best places to dine out. ~Diana Biederman
Pushkar Marathe is executive chef and co-owner of nationally acclaimed Stage Kitchen & Bar in Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton. With business partner Andy Dugard, Marathe also leads Ela Curry & Cocktails and Mango Mercato.
Details: 5377 Town Center Road, Boca Raton. stagekitchenandbar.com
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Best new restaurants in southern Palm Beach County
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