Came for a function. The food was amazing…read more We had a lobster fondue for an appetizer. So good I wanted to lick the bowl. My salmon was cooked perfectly. I've been on a dirty soda kick - so they happily made me one - Diet Coke , lime and coffee creamer. And only charged me for a soda. I was disappointed with the Wagu meatballs. Took one bite and spit out the rest. But the rest of the meal was one of the best I have eaten in a while.

Practically perfect! Drinks!…read moreAppetizers! Salads (wedge especially) Steaks!!!! Sides! Sweets! And service at every stage. A first rate establishment! We will be back.

The haters in these other reviews clearly don't have taste cause wow!…read more To start, the quality of service here is on point and they take care of you from start to finish The environment is great and people clearly come here to have a good classy time I'd heard this place was up for some awards which set a high bar and for the most part, they crushed it Started with some drinks, I got a mezcal cocktail which was delightful and we followed that with some olives, meatballs, and bread for the table We split a sausage pizza which hit the spot and I had the Short Rib lasagna which blows me out the seat! If you like a more charred pizza, their style is for you, otherwise make sure to request it less done if you can What really made the night was a table across the way who wanted to play credit card roulette and let us join in on the fun These kinda shenanigans along with the quality service are what makes this a repeat place We just moved back to the area and can't wait to come back!

Had a 7:15 PM reservation for Mother's Day, and my wife's birthday. Drove almost 2 hours to MIDA…read morefor special meal with my wife, son, and daughter-in-law. Immediately seated and waiter(didn't say is name) stated they were busy today and number of items unavailable - no pizza dough(no pizzas at all), no marinated olives, no grilled bread with mussels dish, no ciabatta toast with pesto dish. We ordered drinks, and one came quickly. had to ask another wait staff for remaining drinks 10 minutes later. Ordered appetizers, then placed main order. 15 minutes go by, and I see three dishes under heating lamp. Five minutes later those three dishes and another were brought to our table. My paccheri bolangnese was cold, and prepared with spacatelli pasta - waiter neglected to state out of all pastas but spacatelli. My wife's roasted chicken was very dry(too long under heating lamp?). My son ordered the spacatelli al pesto, but he was mistakenly given spacatelli bolognese. He prefers not to eat meat. We sent that back and ten minutes later he received his correct order. The restaurant was scheduled to close at 10 PM. I can only imagine service and choices given to people with later reservation. MIDA didn't deserve one star, but that option is not offered. you MIDAwant to chose another restaurant if you expect better!

Service food and ambience all top notch Expensive but worth…read moreevery penny Dante is an authentic talented personable skilled hands on owner

Food was decent, and definitely expensive (they even charge for hot water). However, price isn't an…read moreissue when you're getting great food and great service and feel welcome. Problem was - service wasn't great, especially when someone in our party had food restrictions that required modifications to the dishes. I had someone in my party who has health issues and required dishes to be prepared a particular way. The waiter didn't seem happy about it and even questioned whether it was necessary. After getting the food, never once did the waiter come by during the meal to ask how it was. All in all - just didn't feel welcome at the establishment.

Somewhere between casual and fine dining is this great mediterranean restaurant. Wonderful decor,…read morecharming outdoor seating(if weather permits). Service is great. A+ food. My wife and I will be back. I really like the schnitzel!

This place has a very nice ambiance and service but they do not have a lot of vegetarian Options…read more Drinks were good.

What a beautiful Sunday evening at Cappella with wonderful friends, incredible food, delicious…read morewine, and truly exceptional service. Every detail was perfection -- from the amazing dishes to the attentive and accommodating wait staff who made our entire group feel so welcomed and cared for. Cappella gave us one of those nights you don't forget... amazing food, laughter around the table, and hospitality that was simply out of this world. Bravo to the entire team! Looking forward to going back!

I want to start by saying the service was wonderful. Our waitress was so kind and receptive…read more However, overall the place was a let down. We ordered the steak app for 21$ and the amount we got was laughable. It looked like the amount I'd give my two year old. We recieved about 5 tiny bite sized steak pieces. We were shocked at how little they gave us for the price. We accepted it and waited for the other apps. The truffle honey ricotta bread app was just ok. The ricotta honey was great but the grilled bread tasted too burnt to enjoy. Okay, next app. The truffle fries, were the star of the show. Those were great! Now, our drinks. We ordered two lemon drops, and two other drinks (can't remember what my friends ordered) but we literally had to send them all back because they were just UGH and just not good.. at all. We felt so bad doing so but we literally ate our dinner with no drinks. Now let's get to the pastas... we ordered four different kinds. The chicken parm which was so bland, we had to send back. The gnocchi pasta which again so bland and not enjoyable at all, we sent back. & the truffle pasta which was just okay- very close to bland but edible so we kept it & ate it. Presentation of the wheel was cool. The last pasta which was mine the vodka pasta was amazing! We ordered two more of them to replace the pastas we had to send back. We didn't bother with dessert. We all agreed, we would NOT come back.

My husband and I went to The Cottage yesterday. We sat at the bar and ordered the ahi tuna nachos…read moreto start, and for lunch we ordered the burger and a 1/2 and 1/2. My husband's burger was perfection -- cooked medium rare, sharp cheddar, and fresh toppings. I can never turn away a good 1/2 and 1/2... I ordered 1/2 chicken salad and 1/2 garden salad. I received the tuna salad instead, which was fine because I like tuna as well, but this tuna salad needed more salt and pepper and less walnuts. Too many walnuts. The green salad was fresh - I loved the house dressing! The ahi tuna nachos were awful. The tuna had zero flavor and we could barely taste a vinaigrette. No acid at all. It wasn't even appealing to look at. The only thing that had flavor was the wasabi crème, which was perfectly flavored. Decorated in Cape Cod, New England style. Ample seating and booths. Beautiful sunny room. First time sitting at the bar, which was the vibe we wanted on our date and super happy we did. Service was great -- the bartender was very attentive but gave us space to chat. We've visited The Cottage many times over the years and this was the first time I wasn't happy with everything. Chalking it up to a bad day and will be back.

The chicken tortilla soup that launched a thousand ships. Well, not really but it did engender a…read moregeneration of tortilla soup goers. My kids and their cousins came to enjoy it as one of their go to dishes. Just the right amount of spice and good crunch from the crispy nachos. A lot of iterations of Cottage have come and gone since we were first introduced to it almost twenty years ago. They still serve passionfruit iced tea that hits with a nice tart and a hint of sweetness from the orange. Their sandwiches are tasty, I had a blackened cod. The slaw was a touch too runny, it absorbed the heat of the sandwich and overwhelmed the poor onion ring. The cod survived the onslaught, though, and was well cooked and seasoned. Avoid the charcuterie. It was a mess that looked like it was sourced from the deli counter at the local grocery store. Service was friendly and prompt. Still a decent reliable spot in Wellesley!

This place is an absolute institution. Every single time we come here it is incredible both the…read morefood and the service the menu changes seasonally so we ordered some new items and they were incredible. The chicken is in the top five best chicken dishes I've eaten in my life. Try to make a reservation if you're gonna go because it is always busy.

I've been going to Sycamore since I first discovered it in 2014. Back then, it was on my way home…read morefrom work, and I'd stop in a couple times a month--sometimes more. Post-COVID, life looks a little different. I've changed jobs and moved to another town, so it's no longer the easy drop-in it once was. Still, I make a point to come back at least every few months. What hasn't changed is the consistency. This remains one of the most reliably excellent restaurants in the Boston area, and still one of my all-time top five--while others that once held that spot haven't quite held up. One thing has changed, though: the Ghost of Mary. Scotty, the former bar manager, created what's still my favorite cocktail of all time. When he left, the drink left with him (by mutual agreement), and while he generously shared the recipe with me, I've never quite managed to recreate it at home. It was clearly meant to be made by the expert. That said, Sycamore hasn't missed a beat. The space is still as comfortable and quirky as ever, the food remains consistently excellent, and the current bar program is in very capable hands. The cocktails are thoughtful and well-executed--just maybe don't remind me about the one I'm missing

I had been to this restaurant's location in Needham numerous times and always enjoyed it. We…read moredecided to try this location for a celebratory occasion. This was clearly a very Special Experience! I have been talking about it fora few days. The ambience is beautiful, warm and comforting. Our server was sweet, efficient, thoughtful and prompt. The food was, as always with Sweet Basil, excellent. It was well prepared, plentiful and also pleasing to the eye. We all really enjoyed our meals. We even received a complimentary birthday dessert which was offered when our waitress overheard our discussion about this occasion. I could continue with my praises, but it is clear that I have already recommended this restaurant to many and I look forward to returning. I prefer this location now to Needham , because seating is less cramped and it is quieter, although the food is equally good. It is important to note that it is expensive, but well worth it for special occasions.

My favorite date night spot with my boyfriend! Absolutely love their food! I've been several times…read moreand every single time, whatever I order turns out amazing. Their pesto is on another level!