Old reliable. Good people, good food, good ambience. To the dude who left his Venmo in the…read morebathroom as a way to fundraise for his wedding...I hope you made some dollar, man.

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.

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!

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.

We booked this for my wife's surprise 40th birthday, and it was great! Really cool spot with…read morevarious themed bars inside, an outside area (dogs and kids!) and they had live music on the Friday we were there. We had a good sized crowd so they basically gave us the run of one of the bar areas (we were in the wine bar). Table seating, couch seating and room to stand around. We ordered a big selection of various appetizers and everyone was very happy with the food. They had it all laid out and labeled nicely. Drinks were good, but you do have to travel bar to bar - wine at the wine bar, cocktails at the speakeasy, etc so grabbing a few drinks for others is a little more of a process - but I think this is better for a small group because you get that ambiance of whatever you're looking for. We're all pretty local and a fair amount of us had never been in before - but everyone was making plans to come back to hang out again. Pricing was very reasonable for a large group, will absolutely host another event here in the future.

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.

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.

Such a great meal on our way to the airport. Service was excellent as well as the food!read more

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!

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!

Good food, better people. Have gone here on a date with my wife several times. Try what they…read moresuggest.

Service was great- even though we sat outside, server was very attentive and would check on us at…read morethe right times. Food was good but a little light on seasoning, so all the flavors were fairly mild. Restaurant is chic without being uptight. Overall good experience.