Moldova Restaurant, Newton

Sandwiched between Ukraine and Romania lies the small nation of Moldova. One of Eastern Europe's best kept secrets, the country is home to an array of mouthwatering flavors. Now, thanks to Moldova Restaurant, hungry diners can see—and taste—for themselves. The menu is chock-full of items that are as delicious as they are hard to pronounce. Plăcinte la tigaie is one of the restaurant's staples: a traditional pan-fried pie stuffed with anything from cabbage and cheese to apples and cherries. Those with a big appetite will be sated by the hearty mains such as friptură de miel, a roasted lamb stew with vegetables.