An Italian small plates bar from Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonette? Sure, why not. The darling new Coppa offers pizzas, pasta, nibbles and hot and cold plates, all for a relative pittance. The cocktails (all $8) are lovely and interesting, the wine list inexpensive. Don't let the moderate prices fool you, though - the food is so delicious you'll want to just keep ordering. Loved: Fluke crudo with Thai basil, grapefruit and cherry pepper Spaghetti carbonara with sea urchin Grilled skirt steak Asparagus Liked: Pizza with spicy sausage and ricotta Fettucine con vongole Duck drummettes with garlic and rosemary Broccoli rabe with raisins Pass: Beef heart crostini (shaved thin like tongue, had an offal-like stench) Great neighborhood spot, but always packed. Come right when they open if you ever want to sit down. read more

Eventually I did make my way back to Coppa for the food. It was pretty tasty actually, but the service was deplorable. We walked in to a completely empty restaurant. All the servers were standing around the computer chatting. They saw us, but chose to take a couple minutes to finish the conversation before welcoming us - so long that it got awkward. Just before we started to walk out, one of them finally came over to seat us. This time I had my Massachusetts license, and was served after being carded. They almost didn't let my date order a drink though, because her ID was a United States passport. ??? Anyway, the food came, it was decent, but the server continued to be rude and inattentive the entire time, despite the fact that there was nobody else there. I only give it two stars cus the food wasn't gross, and, if I'm being honest with myself, I know I'll return on some balmy summer eve to have one of their "cocktails" (they don't serve hard liquor, only beer and wine and rice vodka or something that's not very alcoholic) on the patio, cus even though the drinks are bs, the location's good and sangria is appropriate at times. read more

My friend in Boston told me that this is his favorite Italian restaurant in Boston. It's up there with some of the better Italian places I've been to, and I live in NYC. It's a tiny place, so if you dont have a reservation, you may wait a while. They don't have a full liquor license, so only cordials, beer and wine. Next time, I'll stick with wine. The food here is meant to be shared. Lots of small bites, cheeses, meats, small "appetizers," pasta (1/2 and whole portions), pizzas and another section that I didn't order from at all. -The uni (sea urchin) panino is incredible. It's small, but packs killer flavor in those two small halves -brussel sprouts - mini sprouts with pecorino cheese, it's to die for -gnocchi - I've tasted soft pillows of gnocchi before, but these are on a new level. -rigatoni with pork ragu - off the charts awesome -crab bruschetta - delicious fresh crab. Another winner The weakest link, which wasn't that weak, was the special bean/chard/pumpkin dish. Everything else was fabulous. The atmosphere is casual and laid back and they play awesome music. Run, do not walk, to your nearest computer to make a reservation. read more

If you are currently reading this review...stop and go eat at Coppa. I finished my dinner here about an hour ago and couldn't wait any longer to leave a review. Everything about this restaurant was amazing. For dishes, we tried the following: Bone Marrow Pizza, Pickled Mackerel, Tripe Stew, Pork Liver Mousse, Spaghetti Carbonara with Sea Urchin and Pancceta, Tuna Belly Crostini, and Roasted Pigs Tails and Bones. Everything, and I mean everything, was off the charts delicious. If I had to choose a favorite, it would be the Roasted Tails and Bones. The meat just fell off the bone like it should have never have been there in the first place. The bone marrow pizza was the best pizza I have ever had. The beef tongue was so soft, and I could have sworn they traded the bone marrow for marshmallow deliciousness. The cocktails were very light and tasty. I recommend the Coney Island Strong Man, which is Yellow & Green Chartreuse, lemonade, lager, that comes in a beer stein with a bicep for a handle. It was a really fun drink! The decor feels like a cozy, yet upscale and hip kitchen. It makes you feel like you can sit down, relax, and eat without having a care about who is around you. The tables are a little cramped, but that's not a big deal. The service is top of the line. Friendly, efficient, and definitely know when you might need something. I strongly recommend visiting Coppa for an amazing meal. Now get off your computer and eat there! read more

This is the pub that should be in every neighborhood. The food is clearly well-loved, attended-to, and thought-out, without being fussy. It is meant to feed people, first and foremost, and be admired for its prowess as a secondary function. The interior is simple without being stark, comfortable without being sloppy, and simply smells nice-- yeasty, roasty wafts of pizza dough, with undertones of tomato, herb, and meat filling in the rest. While charcuterie and slow-cooked items star, (pay particular attention to the eponymous coppa, with emphasis on the dazzling merguez with lentils) the menu is thoughtful enough to include a gorgeous fluke dish that works as a light, sweet-sour palate cleanser, so that one may dive back into the deeper, wintry flavors of the other dishes. Basically, I want to come back here, eat everything on the menu 3 or 4 times, eagerly anticipate the first big seasonal menu change, and gain a solid 10 lbs., preferably of meat (goat with rigatoni) and cured fat (the sweet and toothsome lardo). read more

Do you know what's really decadent? No, not a triple-layered chocolate cake. For me, their gnocchi with snails smothered in a rich, creamy sauce. My only disappointment is its portion. I could have eaten it by myself, licked the bowl clean, and asked for three more rounds like I lick a bottle of wine. But I mustn't forget, I was dining at an enoteca, which traditionally in Italian is a wine shop, but non-traditionally, abroad on this side of the coast, enoteca generally serves snacks/small bites--(some) slightly exorbitant, gourmet snacks/small bites (considering the portion). In fact, the word "enoteca" was new to my lexicon. I categorized this is an Italian take on Spanish tapas, but pretty much every region and culture in the world has this concept of alcohol and small plates. I am a glutton, unlike the two women who were sitting nearby ordering salads or some other nonessential, single items. Why would you when the menu is endless. If you (not really you, dear Yelper) are at a place like this, you have to try everything listed. Don't bother looking at the prices because, in seriousness, $5 for (literally) a bite of beef heart sausage is sublime. The beef heart itself was sublime: smokey and spicy. The tongue I preferred more, which was not chewy because it was a well-seasoned mousse rather than gristly bits (which I love just as much). Obviously, this isn't an authentic enoteca. The menu as a whole varied from traditional to slightly adventurous. Plate of olives, meatballs (which were lukewarm and which are touchstones for Italian eateries), white bean bruschetta, etc, to fried pig's ears and other bits people would find off-putting. I don't. Overall, the menu promises an eclectic mix of crowd-pleasers and bold interpretations for dauntless foodies. However, I hate to be snarky but Coppa is one of those contrived pop-ups, crowded because it's in the neighborhood and the ambiance is forgiving brick-by-brick. The only impressive thing I already confided with you Yelpers in the first paragraph, but gnocchi and snails can't redeem the lackluster endeavors all too familiar in contemporary, trendy cuisines, and also this curious disconnect: the young hipster-laden staff cooking, waiting on and pouring wine for the South End geriatrics. Okay, perhaps that's awful. The "aged" customers is more tactful and PC. Then again, I must be one of the Cocoon people because I was dining here around 6 PM, but only because I was informed it gets very crowded after the oldies are put to sleep around 8 PM. Put to sleep as in laid to rest...as in gone to bed... Actually, the banana bread budding with bacon trumps the gnocchi. read more

Worth EVERY dollar and every minute of your time. Took my boyfriend here for an early dinner (at 6pm) tonight. I had the best experience and my taste buds are in heaven. Made a reservation through OpenTable, got there 10 minutes early but they seated us immediately. We got a seat by the windows; an amazing seat! Although I must admit the cold air rushing into the restaurant every time the door opened was painful :P Ordered the tuna belly bruschetta, asparagus, uni carbonara and bone marrow pizza. Every single bite out of every single dish was heavenly. Service was superb; personable, honest and not fake. Thank you for a wonderful experience, Coppa! read more

Coppa Enoteca - Tuna belly bruschetta. Amazing...!! - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Om nom nom! So good! Came here for late lunch on a Monday and had such a great experience! Service was quick and attentive, yet not overbearing. Now, for the food: - Ostriche: VERY good. Comes with two. Wish it were a tiny bit more chilled, but it was still one of the best oysters I've had. - Fluke Carpaccio: Very small plate, but it was so, so good. Fresh, light, and the pepper-lemon curd was perfectly made. We dipped our bread in the leftover sauces. (: - Panino Al Riccio Di Mare - Strong taste, but also amazing. Also comes in two, so I only got one, but I could probably eat 12 and just call it a meal. - Nero Di Seppia Capelli D'Angelo - Squid ink pasta was yummy -- we got the full, but it still looked quite small. It was good, but the appetizers definitely overshadowed the pasta. Regardless, I loved Coppa, and can't wait to go back! Pricey for a smallish meal, but totally worth it. read more

In short: the food here is delicious, but some of the items on the menu seem gimmicky, and the service was a little lackluster on the night we dined here. I came with a large group and we shared several dishes - some of my favorites included the pork ragu gnocchi, the sea urchin carbonara, and the squid ink pasta. We also ordered a bone marrow pizza, and the general consensus was that the item tasted a bit...primal, shall we say. It definitely seemed like a gimmick, an item meant only to add flourish to the menu. The server seemed a bit off - perhaps it was the stress of handling such a large group or it was because the restaurant was packed...but at times, she was snippier than she had to be. read more

This place is amazing! I came here with two friends and had a lovely girls night. I started off with the bacio cocktail which was made with grapefruit juice, soda, and vodka I believe. It was very good and quite strong which I appreciated. All of the plates here are tapas style so I suggest ordering a bunch and sharing with the table. We started off with the roasted pumpkin hummus which came with fresh bread for dipping. It was very tasty but didn't knock my socks off. We also had the meatballs, Brussels sprouts with horseradish, a half portion of rigatoni and Arancini balls. My favorites in order. 1.) Brussels Sprouts with horseradish and pecorino- knocked it out of the park with this plate. You must love horseradish to really LOVE this one though. 2.) Arancini balls made with fried butternut squash- These melt in your mouth and you wish there were 12 of them instead of 3 or 5. 3.) Rigatoni dish- the pasta was perfectly cooked and the meats were flavorful 4.) Meatballs- yummy but not out of this world... I could pass next time 5.) Pumpkin Hummus.... I could go without next time. Nothing special The interior is beautiful and I think sitting at the bar next time would be lovely. Definitely make reservations but totally perfect spot for a nice night out on the town with friends or that special someone. read more

Fantastic... more like a 4.5 on the real scale. Went in between brunch and dinner time, and was very pleased with the offerings. Split a few dishes w/ my wife; all of them were delightful. Started w/ the Ostriche, which was well shucked/cleaned, smooth, briny, and had a tiny tart punch from some cranberry jus; awesome bite. Then we got a sampler salumi board comprised of duck prosciutto, coppa, lingua, pork rilette, and a pate. Holy sh*t was it unbelievable. Easily the best pate I've ever had, by a long shot - there must have been some cheek in it. Everything on the board was wonderful; ironically the coppa was my least favorite. Then we split the rigatoni sugo w/ an egg on top. The egg was overdone, but the pasta was cooked perfectly and was wonderfully salty. The wine by the glass was pretty limited, and a bit pricey - but very quality, so I guess you get what you pay for. All in all, this was a great meal and we will be back for sure. read more

Delicious food and wine, the staff is super friendly and the place is cozy and charming. Totally love it! read more

Coppa Enoteca - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Another excellent meal at Coppa last night. They put us on a list, then called us just before we ordered a drink at The Franklin when our table was ready. Go early, or be flexible about the wait. There are only about 40 seats, and most of the time they are all full. Tracey, Garde Manger behind the bar always makes great recommendations. We started with the oysters, fluke crudo, and bass, which were all very good. For mid-courses we had the meatballs and a few great charcuterie items. I had the calves brain ravioli with brown butter/sage. Very good, as always. They start serving lunch on April 5th. 8/24/10 update: Love the Margherita Pizza. read more

I had a disappointing dinner at Coppa last night. Diners are shoehorned together in a cramped space, with tables right on top of each other. The place was so loud that it was difficult to carry on a conversation. People were pretty much shouting at each other over the din. The place was freezing cold, with fresh arctic blasts every time the door opened. My radiatore with spring lamb pasta dinner, albeit very tasty, was served in a de minimis poriton. Mysteriously, my "full" size portion was exactly the same size as my companion's "half" size portion. Really??: I don't know how our server could present these with a straight face. Good luck trying to park anywhere near this place. Not worth the hassle. read more

Good food, nice atmosphere. Wish we would have ordered the meatballs in addition to the pizza. Pizza was pretty good. All in all nice visit. A little tight on seating but no problem. read more

Coppa Enoteca - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I wanted so badly to like Coppa, so badly. Toro is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston and the items on the Coppa menu sing of all my favorite things - a two hour slow cooked egg, sweetbreads, seafood pizza, a sea urchin carbonara. I'm really hoping it sorts itself out and that currently, it's still working out the kinks. We ordered 4 small plates in all, and a pizza and a pasta, and overall, things were oversalted, flat, and the majority of the dishes really need acid to make everything feel less heavy. We ordered: Beef heart crostini with anchovies and capers - the beef heart is grass fed and the meat is excellent, bursting with beefy flavor, but coupled with the anchovies and the capers, the dish is an assault. I'm a big fan of texture and some crunch would have really made this, perhaps with some pickled onions for acid. Sea urchin panino with butter and tomatoes - this is very similar to a dish they have at Toro, that I've described as grilled cheese of the sea. The tomatoes are a nice touch in the theme of this concept. Like at Toro, this was excellent. Two hour egg with greens and mushrooms - this was a special that day and I love the idea of slow cooked eggs (if I could I would eat the onsen egg at O-Ya every day of my life) but this was really a let down. It was incredibly salty and there wasn't enough egg to coat the mushrooms and greens in enough sauce, which might have tempered the saltiness. Some lemon juice also would have helped a lot to brighten the dish, but as it stood the dish was very one dimensional, just mushy and salty. Sweetbreads with mostarda - I really enjoyed the texture of the sweetbreads: crisp on the outside, soft and luscious on the inside and the mostarda was a nice touch with just enough sweetness to contrast the gamey, offaly taste of the sweetbreads but not sweet enough to be cloying. Sicilian fisherman's pizza - the story behind this pizza is that it was invented as a drunk snack and it was substantially better when I had leftovers later after I'd partaken in some substances. When it's first brought to the table, it's a little intimidating in its excess, a mountain of fried calamari dumped on a margarita pizza. The pizza itself is very good and the crust is among the best in Boston. However, the batter on the calamari is heavy and the aioli is thick and flavorless. It would be great as a lemon and garlic aioli to compliment the calamari. They use a semolina flour batter, which I think always is better in concept than in practice, because it always comes out heavy handed. Gnocchi with lamb ragu, fava beans and mint - The gnocchi is excellent, fluffy and light, soft pillows that melt in the mouth. If the sauce were as good as the gnocchi, this would be great but the combination of the mint and the fava beans with the heavy red sauce is strange. They also don't have a full liquor license so their cocktails are unexpected. I ordered an Italian greyhound, expecting the traditional grapefruit, vodka, and bitters drink but Coppa instead makes theirs with Punt e Mes, an Italian vermouth. The result is far from the namesake, a heavier medicinal cocktail. It wasn't bad, just unexpected. What I do love is that you can get a bucket of ponies for $9. Here's to hoping Coppa steps up their game. read more

My favorite meal in Boston! I started with a Sardinian iced tea (amaro, prosecco, lemon and salt). The first few sips I liked a lot but there was so much ice in it that the rest of the drink was too watery for me. Oysters escabeche: These oysters were technically raw but were marinated in vinegar with some sort of rhubarb verjus? Be still my heart. I want all oysters to taste like this. Beef heart pastrami: Wow. So flavorful. The pastrami was a knockout but then to top it off, it was served with a fiery harissa. Genius combination. I thought the bread it was served on was a bit too crispy, almost painfully so but I managed to eat it anyway. Burrata e zucca: If you've had burrata, picture a big hunk of it. Big as in fist-sized. It was a lot of cheese. But I managed to get through that too:) Beautifully complemented pear butter and pickled pumpkin to contrast with the mid creaminess of the cheese. A bit of pistachio to complete the textural adventure. Trippa e lumache: The dish I walked across town for. I don't know who dreamed this up but it was one of the most interesting dishes I've ever had. And it wasn't just interesting, it was savory and full of wild flavor. I love tripe and I love snails but in a green curry broth? With watermelon and kohlrabi? Mind blown. read more

A very loud space. A small and cozy place with seating 40 including ten at a dark hewn wood bar. There is not a full liquor license. The tables are exceedingly close together and the servers haven't been instructed to pull tables away from the banquet so that diners can slide in to sit at their seat - a rather unfortunate oversight in a place that has tables so close together that it would be impossible to sit without knocking over a drink on an adjacent table. This is simply a matter of training and expectation setting by management that should be addressed. Otherwise, very polite and attentive service. Fluke crudo ($14) arrives as four finely sliced but thick pieces of fish with micro greens, flowers and trout row. Incredibly fresh and mild, a wonderful rendition. The grilled asparagus ($16) with cured egg and red pepper is tender, crisp and fiery. An order of meatballs in marinara ($8) sprinkled with Parmesan is served piping hot - too hot. Although the meat blend is runny with juice - an excellent quality. Cooked perfectly to medium rare if that's possible with a meatball. The meat if full of flavor and the sauce is sweet with salt and coats the tender balls. An half order of rigatoni ($16) with pork and cabbage in a rich marinara sauce is perfect - al dente pasta, beamingly fresh crushed tomato, rich sausage. The full order of spaghetti carbonara ($24) is spectacular. Piles of Uni are folded into the rich pancetta and egg based carbonara sauce. The egg and Uni cling to each twirl of pasta. A rich dish worth every bite. Service of the food is haphazard and diners are warned that dishes can not be guaranteed to come out in any particular order. If you are planning on having a meal with various courses, the way to order would be one course at a time - order the next course when finished with the current course And this way a semblance of an orderly affair may be had. read more

I think they have a cafe liquor license or something because it's that weird no real booze rule- very similar to savant project. I like everyone: mostly sometimes, and we were 3 old retired bar maids psyched to cozy up to the bar and pound beer, champagne, whatever, but! the bar tendress really took a while to warm up to us & it's her job to be warmed up to us. My friend's beers were in warm glasses (which is not the warm we were looking for) it didn't bother me all that much.. & i get that you are busy, but attention to detail, service & courtesy are REALLY really important. The food was good. Salumeria slicing, small plates and beers are AWESOME. So is being nice. It got better, but it started weird. Overall we liked it here..It's stressful in the beginnings of a new place.. read more

Came here a couple weeks ago with an ambiguous friend/date situation. The place was stylish, small, crowded, and very loud. The plates are all small and packed with flavor, and somewhat on the overpriced end. We came here at about 7 p.m. on a Wednesday. The wait was about 20 minutes. Not bad for one of the hottest new places in town. The server was very knowledgeable and friendly. The duck prosciutto was delicious.... not too salty, very tender, and smoked very nicely. That was pretty much the only dish I really remember. Everything else was good but not terribly memorable. read more

I purposefully waited a while to try out Coppa. I knew it was going to be a shitshow to get a table and as I've probably made it clear, while I don't mind bellying up to the bar to have a few while waiting for a table, I don't have THAT much patience. Attempt 1: A couple Sunday's ago. I figured, Sunday would be a good night to try the place out right? Wrong. There was a 2.5 hour wait. Eff that. Went somewhere else. Attempt 2: Last night. There were 4 of us. At first, they said it would be a 90 minute wait. Okey dokey. We're sticking around this time. We put our orders in for some drinks and hung out in the nonexistant waiting area near the door. 5-10 minutes later, the hostess comes back and says we've been moved up because a party of 4 just cancelled, and now our wait was just short of an hour. We still didn't have our drinks, but this perked us up as if we were already on round 2. No more than 10-15 minutes later, the hostess comes back again and says yet another party cancelled, and she was setting up our table at that moment. So our 90+ wait went down to about 20 minutes. Score! *I feel like they use their long waits as scare tactics. Now, about the space. I keep hearing moaning and groaning from all over about how tiny it is. Yes, it's small. It's also cozy! I'm guessing none of the complainers ever went to Coppa's predecessor. I on the other hand was a long-time patron of The Dish (*tear*, RIP The Dish) and miss it dearly. Anyway, back to Coppa. We sit down, get our waters and pore over the menu. Now, I'm a picky eater and sooooo many things tempted me. This is what we ended up with: Arancini - completely delicious, they rival Ivy's Bruschetta de Cannellini - yum, packed with flavor Parma pizza - because I don't eat meat, we had them put the prosciutto only on half. It was damn good pizza. Those were just the apps for the 4 of us. We were incredibly impressed, and couldn't wait for our entrees to arrive. The entrees arrived, but not all at once. That's fine if it's the type of place that blatantly advertises (like Myers & Chang) that not all meals will come out at once, however last night, our waitress came over and asked how everything was, and when we pointed out that 2 of our party still hadn't received their entrees, she was a bit spacey about 'going to find out where they were'. That's my only complaint about the place. If you don't let people know that food may come out at different times, then get all members of the party their entrees at once! Back to our entrees. We got: Lasagna alla bolognese Bucatini alla Amatraciana Cavatelli di Pollo Pesce al mattone I don't eat meat, but I tried everyone's pasta dishes because I just had to. I love pasta, and I just picked out the pieces of meat but obviously the flavors were still there. They were all really good, but the cavatelli di pollo won out, hands down. Best flavor of the bunch. And my cod under a brick? WOW. Deeeeeeeeeeeee-freaking-lish. The pistachios and lemon really pack a punch here. Because the plates are smaller portions, we weren't completely stuffed so we decided to be pigs and get gelato. One chocolate and one hazelnut. Expensive at $6 each, but pretty dang tasty. As for drinks, our party sampled some beers and some red wines. The barbera was the big winner. Then the bill came. I totally called it. When we ordered everything, I said - this is the kind of place where you think you're getting a great meal for a decent price but then you get the bill and you're like - whoa! How did it get to be that big? - and that's kind of what happened. Yes, each plate is very reasonably priced, but the bill still came to $150+. Next time, I'm not getting dessert, and I'll stick to just one app and one entree. And hells yes, there WILL be a next time. Soon. The hoopla was right on the money, and it was well worth the wait. Totally worth it. Coppa, I've got my eye on you. read more

Good meal but not amazing. We got the cheese board which was very yummy but it wasn't a super generous portion (nor did it come with bread) given the price. We love the insalata. The prosciutto pizza was good but not memorable. Lastly, we ordered the monkfish which was raw. We weren't comped for the fish or offered anything to make up for the fact they served us raw food. Overall, it was over priced for an average meal. We're glad we came, but wouldn't come back. read more

I must admit, I get a little weary when I see a menu where I am unable to decipher what half the menu items would translate to in English. Coppa, however, did a great job at calming my fears! I came to Coppa on a Monday evening with someone who assured me it would be worth it. It was a beautiful September night and we dined outside-only one other couple was doing the same so we pretty much had the outdoor area to ourselves. The inside seemed a little packed but I'd like to come back and check out the experience dining indoors. I ordered the Pollo e Verdure which was a mixture of crispy chicken deliciousness with corn and zucchini...aaah, delicious and just the right portion size. The person I visited with ordered the "Bones and Tails" which at first I thought "Whaaa?" -turned out (according to them) it was delicious! Service was superb. Our server knew the ins and outs of everything and answered all of our questions without making us seem silly for asking (which is a plus!). My only complaint-and this is minor-was that the outdoor seating was on the sort of cobblestone sidewalk which, for the location, meant for a bit of a wobbly dining experience. Once I got my food though it didn't matter! read more

Perhaps now my favorite place in the South End! I've now been for both brunch and dinner and loved both equally. Brunch - I got the Fagioli e Uova (baked eggs and beans/vegetables) dish, which was really flavorful and tasty without being too heavy. My friend got the taleggio grilled cheese with proscuitto. It smelled heavenly and she was really happy with it. Didn't do brunch cocktails, but they sounded awesome! Dinner - We shared the mushroom pizza which also had ramps, fried egg, and other awesomeness as toppings. We also got the fluke crudo, a cheese plate, and finished up with the olive oil cake for dessert. The fluke crudo was good, but I thought the fish got a little lost under the sauces/accompaniments. Cheese plate was awesome - the poached apricots and candied walnuts were a perfect addition. We were also really happy with the cake. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes! read more

Knowledgeable staff and good service, but the food was not great - mixing too many flavors into each dish. Great location and vibe. Edited from 2 stars to 4: I have now been back a couple of times and am a lot more impressed. Still the same nice staff, and now also a lot more love for the food. Try the ostriche oysters and the celery Caesar salad! read more

I'm moving Coppa to 5 stars after a second visit on Friday night. Look, it's not fancy. There are no white tablecloths. With that being said, $ for $ it's one of the best restaurants in Boston. The vegetable dishes are so good you forget there's no meat. The pizzas are perfect in every single way. The fresh pasta is to die for. I just wish I lived closer, so I could go more often. read more

I have never written a restaurant review before, that being said, I just HAD to join Yelp just to write about Coppa. The ambiance is fine, wood floor and tables, with some metallic accents (metal chairs, metal lighting), has a very contemporary feel. The staff is what I would consider, young, pretty, "hipster" girls. Our waitress was awesomely dressed, and amazing attentive. She asked if this was our first time at Coppa, it was, we are from NJ so we spoke about that for a bit. Then she explained the menu. (I have had Spanish Tapas before, but never Italian). As an Italian girl my expectations are never too high for Italian restaurants. I grew up with my Mom's and Nonna's cooking- so, really, nothing beats that...right? Wrong (don't tell Mama!), but the food at Coppa was UNreal. We first ordered the duck prosciutto, and the arancini rice balls- for our starters. We also ordered a pitcher of the Aperol Spritz (enough for 2.5 glasses each) also enough to get my boyfriend and me a little tipsy. After the prosciutto and the arancini, we ordered the Parma Pizza, small pizza, about 2 slices to eat each. (We went a little meat crazy, this dish also had prosciutto di parma). After the pizza we ordered the Linguine e Astice. Which is house made black pepper linguine and lobster with a light pink sauce and cheese. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Definitely the best part of the meal. For dessert we had hazelnut and chocolate gelato with some coffee. Total bill was $92.00 (not including a $15 tip) - not something we would normally spend but we went out that night with the knowledge we'd be spending some $$. In all honesty and in all seriousness: please go to Coppa. The chef is amazing, the staff is friendly, (MAKE A RESERVATION), the food is enough to get me to Boston again. You'll love it. read more

Overpriced, pasta isn't that good and it took them 50' to bring me the Spaghetti Carbonara, which was supposed to have bacon/pancetta, but if it had had any less, it wouldn't have had anything at all. Also starters were 3, and most parties have 2 people. Which I find ridiculous. read more

So we ate at this place for dinner on friday night. I was so impressed by the menu! It's a small little restaurant, but I think that adds to it's charm. The waitress we had, Song, was completely amazing. She knew the menu inside out, and made many great recommendations! We chose to start with the Salumi (and our waitress picked out 5 different meats for us, all of which were dellicious!)...I especially liked the pistachio meat (forget the exact name), it was delcious and is made in house! We also had the burrata which was delicious! As entrees we chose to go with small plates of the Linguine d astice, and a special that night which was handmade ricotta gnochi...yummy! We finished the night with a few cheese selections (this would be the only part of the meal I wasn't as impressed with...the italian cheeses we chose were a little overpowering!) and after that small scoop of the hazelnut gelatto...yummy! Would absolutely recommed this place to anyone who thoroughly enjoys food/good atmosphere and excellent ingredients! Oh...and fabulous individualized service!!! read more

I am not the world's most patient person, which in turn leads to the harsh reality that I am not always going to be willing to wait upwards of two hours to be seated somewhere when I go out to eat. Especially when it's cold out and walking around or sitting outside while I wait is not an option. And in Boston, that is a good chunk of the year, so it's usually a sure thing: if I have to wait a long time, I'm likely not going to bother. Thank goodness for my way more patient friends (and another place nearby where we sipped on some cocktails while the time passed), because had I gone with my first instinct to bolt, I would have never experienced the greatness that is Coppa. Crowded, narrow, seats less than a kindergarten class Coppa. I'm thinking they went with the small plates theme because the entire restaurant is so small as it is that an attempt at serving normal Italian meals, served in their normally gigantic portions would have just tampered with the overall chi of that place. I could picture people ordering tons of family-style monstrous plates and having the entire restaurant crumble from the mere effort. Little plates, however, doesn't mean little fun. The general rule of tapas applies as usual: order lots of everything, be introduced to food you never thought to try, and have a gazillion choices and still not feel full when you're done. You can't lose. They do not take reservations, and because there is really only seating for about 40, on busy evenings (such as a Friday or Saturday night) you're going to be looking at a wait such as mine was - which when all was said and done was about three hours. Waiting at the bar can also prove difficult, as there is hardly anywhere to go and you'll be fighting for the available seats. Good things do come to those who wait, however, and those good things are in the form of delectable Italian food with a nod to the petite. Basically, you must try it. No matter what. read more

Finally made it to Coppa last night and was very happy with it- for the most part. First impressions: This is where people who paid too much for their educations go. An interesting mix, but my girlfriend and I felt like we were in Brookline for some reason... lots of wealthy folk... I imagine there was at least one conversation about million dollar real estate going on there. The servers are by FAR the coolest people in the restaurant. Hip factor was WAY low, but maybe Sunday night at 9pm isn't the cool people hour. Servers were attentive and nice enough, but I had this strange feeling that most of them did not want to be there. Working in the industry, it's really easy to pick up on that stuff... maybe the chef was raging in the back about something... who knows. We were seated right away at the last available table... yay! The server knew her stuff and was extremely articulate in describing a few items that we weren't clear on. Super friendly and did a great job up-selling without us noticing. We were VERY happy that we ordered the extra small plate, since it WAS very good and healthy- so why not?! The prices seem more than reasonable, considering the high quality of food that you are presented with, so we ordered three small apps, two small plates and two of the more expensive dishes. Being a non offal or organ or baby animal eater... it was a little hard to find something on the menu I like- but I am a picky eater. This is a meat eater's heaven (if you like the sounds of calves brain or beef heart, you should hightail it to Coppa!!) but there are a few veggie options and a lot of fish on the menu. Something for everyone. highlights: arancici - some of the best flavor I have had in an arancini! asparagus - with pickled horseradish- excellent. and the Orchiette con Raabe - amazing sausage!!! Everything was yummy. The food didn't knock us out of our chairs, but it was very good nonetheless. It appears that they only have a beer/wine/cordial license, but were super creative in the cocktails category... you would be surprised at what qualifies as a 'cordial'. They were only offering hazelnut gellato for desert, so we passed- but that was fine- we were stuffed. Atmosphere is loud, dark and rustic. It could be very fun for a small group or on a date... only issue I see is the blaring white fluorescent light from the kitchen... they should look into a small curtain to block the direct line of beam. We were in and out in about an hour and were content with the experience, and will likely return in the summer to check out the scene again. I highly recommend going on an off time, like after 9 on Sunday or a week night- as the wait gets to be obscene here. read more

This meal could have been a mess. Should have been a mess. But it wasn't. The staff at Coppa did a great job of turning a tough situation into a positive so definitely (along with some great food) deserve five stars. Long story short I knew I'd be in town for one night and wanted a solid yet approachable meal in the general Back Bay/South End area. Coppa was the call so made reservations for two (you can only make reservations for two) knowing full well a friend would likely be joining us, throwing things off a bit. But we arrived 45 minutes early, gave the heads up on the third and came back to wait at the bar. And wait. And wait. There are only 4-5 tables here that fit more than 2 people. The one that was ours was occupied by two men that had apparently been there since 5:30 (it was 8:30 now) and a decanter of wine. They weren't moving. We were hungry, the place was crowded. A bad mix. But what this equation leaves out is the fact the staff took care of us for our troubles as we waited for the table that never did open up, forcing us to eat at the bar. The bar with a deli slicer behind the bar. The bar stocked with wines and Italian liqueurs (no rum or tequila drinks here). The bar on which we were served a couple of "on the house dishes" including the Stracciatella which was so freakin' good I was thankful for the frustration of not having a proper chair to sit on. Milky waves of stretched curd, baby. Other dining suggestions: - Bruschetta di Cuore - beef heart from said slicer. - Bone Marrow pizza - didn't detect the marrow so much as the layers of tongue (website says heart, but it was tongue that night). - Villa di Corlo, "Amabile", Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro - a by the glass Sparkling red wine. Yeah, sparkling red wine. Crisp, light, yet deep. Like a really fun girl who can hold a conversation. - Negroni - in lieu of other liquors this is never a bad selection and they made a nice one. read more

I was disappointed with their spaghetti carbonara because it was way too salty. Their deep fried rice balls and pizza were fine but not great. Great service and cool decor/ambience but I think the 4-star rating on Yelp is too generous. read more

Update 10/19: I've now been here for brunch and dinner (again). Brunch was outstanding - many unique options it really special and deviate from many other places around. Usually I'm picking between the same sweet vs savory options, but here, I had the Pancake Mais - a corn-based pancake with shishito pepper and honey butter. Not overly rich, but just right so I left feeling full but comfortable. My friend had the Scrambled Egg Cacio y Pepe, which she loved. On repeat dinner trip, the Nduja pizza was absolutely on point - and just spicy enough. read more

Coppa Enoteca - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We had been wanting to check out Coppa for dinner since the moment they opened but somehow time just slipped on by. Walking by the restaurant on a late summer afternoon we decided that we needed to eat here even if it was just for lunch. This is how it went. The server: This dude LOVED his job. A Tuesday at 1:30pm? I've never seen anyone happier. Not annoyingly happy, just thrilled to be a part of the Coppa team. The food: We've found the best Italian sub in the city. And when I say sub, don't think of your local sub shop. Think of prancing along the countryside of Italy and stopping in a mom and pop shop and realizing they made Italian sandwiches... straight from their farm. The arrancini were delicious and the pizza was a close second to Picco. Drinks: I had some super yummy fruity afternoon boozy drink and loved every sip. The husband had a beer. Atmosphere: Sitting outside and people watching is always the best seat in the house. I'm so glad we caved and went for lunch first because now I'm that much more excited to eat dinner here. Job well done. read more

Coppa Enoteca - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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It's a great meal. The pasta dishes are perfectly put together. We also had a raw fluke in green gazpacho that made my night. The bone marrow pizza is a bit overhyped - flavorful but not balanced well like the other eats. Great food - decent space. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Cute, intimate restaurant that offers delicious pasta & pizza. Wish the portions were bigger though read more

I've never had dinner here but have had brunch a few times. I love the outdoor patio! It's on a very cute corner, and they are super dog friendly. We come here from Back Bay because many of the places on Newbury are snooty about having a dog. Coppa is always accommodating. The food and service has always been excellent. I've tried the basic breakfast they do and the quality of the ingredients- bacon, eggs, toast- is very high. Just when you think this basic staple can't be taken to the next level, they manage to do so. Definitely some of the best bacon i've ever had. read more

I don't love Coppa. But I sure do like it a lot. Not enough to wait in line for a seat, or drink for two hours while waiting for a table to turn, but enough to go when the stars align and the seas part. Without going into every detail of my meal (there was a lot of food, many cocktails, and pleasant conversation) let's just say that if I were stuck on a desert island and could only bring one kind of charcuterie with me, I'd have some of that wonderful duck prosciutto tucked into my all-weather tent. I still like the pasta at Sportello better, and didn't bother with the pizzas. If I could wave a magic wand across Coppa and change any one thing, I'd reduce the number of menu items by 30%. There's simply too much on the menu for everything to be truly excellent. read more

Stopped by for lunch on a quiet late afternoon and ordered a pizza and was not overly impressed. Don't get me wrong, it was good, I just wan't blown away like everyone else appears to be. This place is in a great neighborhood and does have some really patio so I'm sure that adds to the appeal. Oh yeah, and they don't have pepperoni which I found odd. read more

Coppa Enoteca - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts