Finally tried more from here and had the Shrimp Portofino and lobster ravioli. Both were so good,…read morewould definitely get again.

Lovely dinner place! Warm bread to start, and favorite dishes were the eggplant involtini, the…read moreblack fettuccine and artichoke, and linguini and clams. Everything was so delicious that we found ourselves dipping extra bread in everything.

I've been continuing to come here for the amazing beer menu and delicious smoked ketchup…read more Unfortunately, the last time in service was incredibly slow, even in a nearly empty restaurant. I'm usually quite empathetic in these situations but we pretty much had to send smoke signals to get a second round and we were done eating by the time it came. They add a "Massachusetts dining fee" on to the bill now. It might have been there during previous dining experiences and I just never noticed, but I find it crazy that a place that can charge $12 for a beer has to also add fees to pay their staff. It was $177 inc tip for 4 beers, 4 sodas, 2 burgers and 5 sliders. At that price, I shouldn't have to beg for a second round so I'm adjusting my rating.

I ordered fish and chips. The fish was ok, not much flavor, but the chips was COLD and soggy, I…read morecan't believe that they served in the restaurant with that quality. Watch out for the CULINARY fee, they didn't tell me what it was.

Went here with a large group of coworkers and we had a great time! They seated us outside on their…read morepatio. It was spacious yet intimate for the group! The food was good, I ordered the tagliolini pasta which had mushrooms and asparagus in it. I also ordered a few spicy margaritas which were very very good! The service was good! They took care of our large group well. There is an automatic gratuity charge for groups, large larger than eight I believe.

This was a random find for myself and a friend. It's a little wonky to find parking - either on the…read moremain road or they have a small parking lot behind the building but certainly worth the work to find parking. We were very surprised by the design when we walked in - the frontage is very unassuming. I have been to many areas of Italy - some casual and some very upscale. This restaurant is a little in between. But it's charming and beautiful. We sat at the counter bar and it was a really cool place to be. It's right in front of the kitchen but also very quiet and easy to have a conversation. It's clear that the family that owns the restaurant has spent a lot of time traveling through Italy, the menu is very reflective of many of the regions. The menu was beautiful and certainly has something for everyone. We split a couple entrees but started with the prosciutto which was fantastic - I'm a bit picky about this app because sometimes it's the standard presentation that to me is boring. This dish had a perfect combination of accompaniments - it was light and is a very good starter. For entrees we had the eggplant - the tomato ragu on it was super flavorful. We also ordered the Pork Tenderloin Milanese - this dish is no less than amazing!!!! Highly recommend. The wine we chose was Ceretto Barolo- a perfect match for the entrees. We finished with the desert special - an elegant warm pear tart ... yum ! The service was excellent- we were fortunate to get one of the family members who was charming and gave us a little bit of the family history and great explanations of the dishes before we ordered. This is an excellent restaurant and a fortunate gem we stumbled upon - it's a must if you're in the area!

We really liked this place. I was nervous it wouldn't be kid friendly but I was dead wrong it…read moredefinitely was! We had an amazing server who was also the bartender, so friendly and extremely patient with our two little ones. Our food was great we got the short rib tacos and the potato flatbread in both were delicious. The drinks were definitely a highlight with the margarita and beer evening out the stress of having two little kids at lunch.

Well...fun concept for a place and I can see how it would be popular for groups. Different themed…read morebar areas, some games, live music on given nights. Interesting local beer on tap and other local sourced drinks. The food however, was disappointing. Chicken and Waffles: waffles were incredibly sweet. Like dessert sweet. Made worse by hot honey topping and a sweet breading on the chicken. First bites were good but you get over sweeted pretty quick. OG chicken sandwich was so, so, dry. Same very sweet fried chicken, dry slaw that didn't add any flavor, a few pickles that helped a bit, but no real flavor. The chicken (on the waffles too) was hammered...fried till super dry. Comes with a side of potato chips but they weren't hot or seasoned. The big pretzel app was good. Beer cheese was ok, honey mustard was better. Sorry we didn't enjoy ourselves more. Nice people and very good service.

Visited for a late-ish Sunday brunch at the recommendation of some local friends and loved it…read more Higher end jazz brunch--unique combo of an accordion (!) and guitarist as lovely background music. Nice cocktail menu (but we didn't partake...). Casual diner-ish seating around an old school bar with a cool take on breakfast classics. The biscuit with butter and hot honey is big (share it) and outstanding. Our awesome server recommended the burrito ... but we went with a classic breakfast plate (great bacon) and their unique take on chilaquiles ... delicious all around. Can tell a lot about a restaurant by how they handle a hiccup. One of our dishes came out cold, and they were quick to remake it with courtesy, professionalism, and an apology. Bravo. Five stars for service, food, and ambience. Highly recommend.

Located on a corner in downtown Newton, Bluebird Bar is a welcoming restaurant with a warm mix of…read morelocals and business travelers. They offer a daily blue plate special along with a simple yet diverse menu. Started with 1/2 dz oyster and they were fantastic! Had the Sautéed 6oz Filet Mignon special. The special comes with a Caesar salad. And a side of scallop potatoes. And it ends with a chocolate mousse! Patrick Jr was behind the bar and serving me tonight. All around great food and service and a wonderful location.

We picked this place on a whim since we've always seen it but never stopped by. It's good!…read more Bread/olive oil was great to start-- crunchy crust, fluffy center. We also got the gluten free pasta carbonara (great that they have so many gluten free options for pasta and pizza! major plus), pepperoni pizza (thin crust, very nice crunch), and a bolognese (also good, just a little salty). Also appreciated the customer service. I needed to heat up a bottle for my infant, and they went and got me a bowl of hot water. They also moved some chairs out of the way initially so that we could navigate the restaurant better, and were generally on top of service throughout the night. Really appreciated it!

We had a small birthday celebration at the Newton location. Wonderful Eggplant Parm, Short Rib…read moreLasagna, Mushroom Pappardelle, Caesar Salad. Amazing food. Great service. The restaurant served us homemade vanilla gelato and Tiramisu. Oh my goodness was it good. Our only complaint is the sound. Very challenge acoustics. My wife and I were seated across from each other, with our son on the side between us. My wife and I had a pretty hard time hearing each other across the table. Maybe more sound panels in the (beautiful) ceiling would help.

Sadly they've closed this location From their site:…read more THE FEDERAL IS CLOSED We would like to thank all of our guests for their support over the last seven years. Unfortunately we have made the difficult decision to close the restaurant permanently. The current economy and ever increasing costs make it impossible to continue. We will continue operating our sister property, Stazione di Federal and will honor all outstanding gift cards there.

Casual Class. Tucked behind Not your average Joe's. Best to park in larger lot then walk between…read moreboth burger locations. Hosts were friendly but overkill for mid-week. Didn't see the need to have 3 ladies standing in one spot at 6pm mid-week, looking bored at best. Plenty of high top seating in the lounge or on bar side for 2-4 people. Great place for a quick bite, after work meet/up (or even a romantic dinner if you reserve the high table near the fireplace). Waitress was very nice and attentive. Great cocktail & wine selection. Crab stuffed shrimp and an entree is plenty for 1 person. Rib eye was phenomenal. Sauce wasn't needed. Crab cakes were just ok. I didn't understand the chip like flakes that were added on top. Small portions, but yet filling. I couldn't finish the large tiramisu which was also very good. The added morsels gave it a nice touch. Overall, good for locals, nearby employees or shoppers.

WE hired The Beer Mobile for my husband's 60th Birthday this past weekend. They were amazing! The…read morecrew arrived early to set up and was ready for the guests on arrival time. They offered a wonderful variety of beers and wines, as well as nonalcoholic drinks. The guys were great and very accommodating. Everyone loved the idea. We will definitely be using them again!

The Beer Mobile was the best! I live in the Boston area and contracted them to come to my…read moregraduation party - they were a big hit! They provided draft beer and cocktails for all my adult friends and family, and have virgin cocktails for my younger college friends who were still underage. I loved that I got the feeling of "going to a bar" right in my own backyard without the hassle of actually going out. A job very well done, Beer Mobile! I highly recommend these guys!

My wife and i went or her 30th birthday and were at a nice comfy booth by thewindows. The service…read morefrom John and Michelle was wonderful. Questions were answered accurately, service was very friendly and lighthearted but still professional. Also big personal thing, our water glasses were rarely low let alone empty. Truly an enjoyable experience. The food was also very good, the highlights being the braised chicken thigh, calamari, and fried potatoes. All were well executed, fresh and flavor packed with my wife and my favorite being the chicken, it was truly a special dish. The meat paella was not really our thing, the rice was good, but the top was a little too well done for our liking, and there was a little too much wood smokey flavor for us personally throughout. We were okay with it because the portions throughout the other dishes were very generous and we were quite satisfied already, barely having enough room to have a few bites of the churros which were amazing. They were super fresh, crispy, and covered in cinnamon sugar. The chocolate sauce served with them is very rich and dark to contrast the crispy sweetness. Excited to come by and try some more of the tapas options Definitely reccomend as a different, fun, tasty night out, especially if you don't want to decide on just one thing.

My husband and I made reservations. We got to the restaurant. Three people looked at us, and…read morenever said a word, such as "we will be right with you." Then a waiter was taking care of dishes at the bar. My husband, a brown man, said, "excuse me, hi, we had a reservation." The jackass waiter snapped (yes snapped) saying, "I just told you one minute," which neither of us heard at all, so he must have been talking to the dishes. At that point, we left as I am not spending my money at an establishment that doesn't respect their customers and, quite possibly, is racist. We did go to Juniper and spent over $200 and had an excellent meal and service.

Have been multiple times. lighting is low, there are some larger booths and other tables as well as…read morea bar, and the food is good. Try garlic shrimp, cauliflower fritters, goat cheese in tomato sauce, meatballs.

Solea had a great space, with lots of seating and the ability to accommodate larger groups. The…read moreservice was quick and they had quite a variety on their menu. The salmon and shrimp specifically stood out as highlights with such great sauces, both cooked to perfection. The patatas bravas were also quite good, and a classic that you truly can't go wrong with. While I think next time I will trade out the calamari for one of their chicken dishes, we were pleasantly surprised with this easy, quick, and affordable tapas experience!