Such a great expirence! You can tell they use very fresh ingredients and put a lot of thought into their menu! Will be back for sure.

Came to Highbrow around 245 on a Saturday, they said they were unable to serve us due to not enough staffing, asked us to make a reservation and return later in the evening, no problem- we understood with COVID. Made a reservation for 4:00, was sat at table and didn't see a server or receive drinks for close to 25 minutes. Server was rude, didn't provide any information about food/drinks, no recommendations and was super short with us. However I will say food was good. Very disappointed with customer service read more

Food was delicious! Went on opening night a few months ago. Their steak, pasta dish, and pizza were all great choices.

Today was my first time here and I was SUPER impressed! Although we didn't try the pizza, we did sample many of the apps. The Fried Goat Cheese Balls were the best I've had. We also had the Sticky Robs, but with tofu (so great they make that substitution at no additional cost) amd they were amazing! Our waiter Sean was also fantastic! I can't wait to go back. read more

The food is great and the wine list is amazing. Krystal is always so nice and attentive and we can't ask for a better addition to Northampton. read more

We tried the outdoor seating here on a Sunday night. It wasn't too busy so we were seated immediately. The first thing we both noticed is that it was like we were sitting in an echo chamber because there are brick walls on both sides of the outdoor dining area. It was hard to hear each other and also not a lot of air movement. We ordered Caesar salads and they were tasty. Ten minutes after we were seated they moved a table right next to us and sat two people there (within arm's distance) even though most of the outdoor area was empty. We ordered two pizzas. They never cleared the salad plates so when the pizzas came, we asked the waitress for plates, she never brought them. My pizza was $15 and tasteless, very scant sauce and cheese and very charred crust. We would definitely not return here, too many other good restaurants in Noho! read more

I ordered for pick-up while at work and it said my order would be ready at 7:15pm. (I ordered at 6:15pm. I walked from my job to highbrow at 7:30pm to collect my food, and I was told to wait 15 more minutes for my side of asparagus. I couldn't wait 15 more minutes because I was needed right back at my job. So I left and was told at 8:00pm that my side of asparagus was ready. I walked back to highbrow and collected my food, and my pizza was completely room-temp, and not warm at all. Not to mention, my $6 side of asparagus was only 8 small pieces, that I waited almost an hour for. First and last time eating here. read more

Went to HighBrow for dinner on Saturday even tho they were busy we were seated right away. Our waitress Amber suggested the apple pie sangria which was both sweet and crisp. The fall ravioli was perfectly cooked in a delicious creamy sauce served beautifully with pesto and fresh green garnish. My husband got the Mac-n-Cheese which he added bacon and chicken too it came out nice and hot in a cast iron skillet with the top nice and browned in their wood fired oven. While we expected a longer wait for food with how packed they were we were pleasantly surprised by how prompt the service was. All in all HighBrow exceeded our expectations and we can not wait to go back soon and try more of chief Andrews wonderful creations. read more

Disappointing. We arrived without reservations on a Wednesday evening. One of the staff tried to help us and was curtly treated by the host - almost unpleasantly. We were told the wait would be a 10 minutes for a table. Fine. After a 25 minute wait, we finally went in to the host to see if we had been forgotten. We were finally seated at at table they seemed to still be in the process of clearing. The table was still dirty and was both sticky and greasy. The shields around the tables adjacent to us and the kitchen had hazy smears on them - just not clean. After a 10 minute wait, our waiter arrived and we were able to place our order. During our wait, one of the other waiters was trying to get the attention of a party in the lofted area to ask a question as he didn't want to "walk up to walk down". Really? Sadly, one of the beer specials that I had an interest in was not available and the waiter made a good alternative selection. With our order placed, another wait ensued before water and drinks arrived. My wife's glass of wine obviously short of the measure that she'd ordered - which we noticed immediately - and the beer arrived in a can without a glass which I had to ask for. The meals arrived about 1/2 hour or so after our order which seemed reasonable. My wife had ordered the duck pizza - which seemed to be missing most of the confit duck. I ordered the Zatar dusted lamb which, per the menu was to be accompanied by "Toasted Tuscan couscous / cucumber + tomato salad / mint yogurt / fried garlic / wilted local greens". While the portion of the lamb was generous and reasonably cooked with 5 large chops, the Zatar seasoning was totally absent to the palate. There were four halved grape tomatoes and one piece of cucumber which passed for the cucumber and tomato salad. Mint yogurt was totally absent and the wilted local greens seemed to have the garlic. The yogurt would have added a nice acidity as would some lemon, but the lemon wasn't listed on the menu and wasn't expected. If there was toasting done to the couscous, it was not apparent. I would have sent the meal back if the waiter had shown up to check on the meals, but that didn't happen until my hunger from waiting got the better of me. The website has the following statement: "We are humans and do sometimes make mistakes, so if we mess up let us know so we can help before you YELP". Having to mention that on your website seems to acknowledge that there are problems. If you feel the need to have this on your front web page, I question, "why?". I would have pointed the issues out the the waiter if he had bothered to return to the table to check on the quality of the meals. I go out to eat to have a meal that is something that I cannot or would not prepare for myself at home. Also, if adding service outdoors stretches kitchen and staff thin not allowing for adequate service, perhaps the capacity of both kitchen and staff should be considered. read more

We are so excited about HighBrow. We had no idea what to expect as Pizza Paradiso was one of a kind. But HighBrow is probably one of the most exciting additions to Northampton. Anything that you liked at Pizza Paradiso is now even better, especially the wings. They are, no doubt, the best wings we have ever had. We are excited to make HighBrow a weekly event. read more

Ate here last night when passing through town. Love the food, staff, vibe, music, decor....everything about it. The sauce was fabulous.. reminded me of my Nonna's, Highly recommend! read more

Pizza offers inventive toppings but they really need to do something about the crust. Bring back the old Paradiso Crust and combine it with these toppings and you've got a winner. This crust is thicker, deli, has to be burned to get crunchy. I got tired of biting into mouthfuls of flour. Somebody was heavy-handed flowering the pan. read more

Wow...across the board, Cheese pizza for kids, combo for Dad and Ahi Tuna Entree for Mom. Every dish impressed, my compliments to chef, no better compliment than empty plates...good waitressing as well, thoroughly enjoyed the experience. read more

Though the seating in the restaurant was a little tight the service was good, the waiter was very personable, and the food was excellent. In particular the butternut ravioli was delicious and the pizza was very tasty. Wasn't a huge fan of the deconstructed Caesar salad but everything else was good and we will be back. read more

This new restaurant just opened this week (Sept. 30, 2019) where the former Pizza Paradiso was. We ate there last night at the bar. Nice new menu with good creative additions. Very pleased with the food and service. The bartenders (Arianna and Ximena) were terrific. The owner Andrew was friendly and enthusiastic as he circulated greeting customers. Even his wife approached us to welcome us to the restaurant. The facility has all been renovated including the banquet room downstairs - and looks great! We were pretty "regulars" at the former Paradiso and plan to pick up where we left off now at the High Brow. A great addition to the Northampton restaurant scene. read more

Had Dinner there Sunday 11/10/2019. They have been open for about three weeks now and it was excellent. We expect a certain amount of rough edges when a restaurant is new (my girlfriend has worked front of the house for many years in the industry and I have worked in kitchens for many years prior to my current career) but we experienced none of that and were very impressed with the polish in all facets of the experience. Our server, Crystal, was pleasant, responsive and in general on her game. Our appetizer, mussels that were on special, were excellent and perfectly prepared. Our meals (trout over risotto and kale for her and short rib with mac and cheese, veg and slaw for me) were both amazing, and the dessert, a warm brownie skillet/smores monstrosity with ice cream, was well worth the type 2 diabetes. Everything was well-timed, we never felt rushed by or impatient for the next thing and never lacked a beverage in front of us. The price to quality ratio is spot on. If the prices were not listed on the menu you would not be surprised by the check when it arrived if you dine out often. Keep up the great work!! read more

We decided to try HighBrow for the first time tonight. We were fortunate to be seated in the upper window seating area and had the lovely server Ariana. Jim had the Mac & Cheese with spare ribs, I chose the Szechwan Tofu and the house cab. Both meals were outstanding and we plan to bring friends with us next time!! Ariana was attentive to all of our needs without being invasive. A+++ on her service. I should probably withhold my high recommendation so it doesn't become too busy but both Ariana & HighBrow deserve the praise! read more

Wonderful experience! Nice beer and wine list, and delicious thin crust / low grease pizzas crisped to perfection in a wood fired stove. Even the kids menu is well thought out and humorous. The dessert list is creative and ours was splendid. Our server (Krystal) was fantastic as well! We will definitely be back. read more

Love this place! New and fresh. Interesting menu. Grilled Caeser salad was superb. Mushroom, seafood fra Diablo, and bacon and onion pizzas were all outstanding. A great new addition to the downtown restaurant scene. read more

I went to correct something in original and it reposted. Sorry about the confusion. As I said, I'll be in to try the full menu and hopefully update this! read more

Food had no salt and little taste. I hope the dishes improve. Service was good and the atmosphere is cool.

Went to Highbrow for the first time tonight. Had the sticky ribs & mac and cheese; both were delicious. Our waitress, Joy, was delightful and helpful with picking out our food options & made our experience a very good one. Will be back for more! read more

Very off-putting to see an owner treat the staff of an establishment as disposable. The food is mediocre and the boss is arrogant and obnoxious. Sad that Pizza Paradisio is gone and that this is the legacy that it left behind. read more

Came here for the first time today and ordered a pizza and the mac and chesse, and OMG, they tasted amazing!!! 100% will be coming back soon with friends and family. I would die for this restaurant. read more

I can't begin to say enough about Andrew and his team! My Parents celebrated their 35th anniversary last night, and I wanted to treat them to a date night, since they really never do it on their own! I live in Florida now, so that distance can make it challenging. Andrew and his team made it so easy for me! They were quick to get me a reservation for them, and were so accommodating with working with me on how I was able to pay for my parents anniversary dinner, without any limitations! Both my Mom and my Dad had a wonderful time, and said the food was incredible (they both got the Lobster and Shrimp Linguini). They'll be back for sure, I can't wait to dine again on my next visit home! Thanks so much Andrew and HighBrow crew!! read more

Amazing!!! Great wait staff and the food and phenomenal. Had the grilled octopus, chop chop salads and the Umbria and the Duck pizzas and omg so good. Wish I took more pizzas but too good and crushed. The pizza is brick oven and cooked to perfection read more

The Mac and cheese is delicious! Loved the wings, ribs, and cheese plate! The food has been so very good each time I have gone! Friendly staff... thank you for being in town! read more

Wonderful new restaurant in Northampton, MA. Have visited on several occassions and far more pros than cons. A must visit when in Northampton. The grilled octopus and sticky ribs apps are exceptional. Steven at the bar is top notch. Entrees are also really good from pies to entrees coming from the wood fired oven. read more

I really don't like pizza and I never order it but friends told me the pizza here was very good. I ordered the truffle mushroom pizza and finished the ENTIRE thing. It's by far the best pizza I've had in a while read more

You gotta try the margarita pizza! Absolutely amazing! Also our server PJ was extremely attentive and very polite.

Wow - what a great dining experience. We had dinner at High Brow on a whim. We were walking by and saw a nice table open in the window, so we went in. We got our table by the window and were quickly attended to by our server Wilona, who was attentive and efficient throughout our meal. We each started with an excellent caesar salad, followed by a seafood pizza and penne with sausage and rapini. Every dish was excellent in its own right and together made for a very satisfying meal. While finishing our entrees, we saw a parade of desserts bound for other tables and decided to indulge. We had an excellent chocolate mousse cake - worth the visit by itself. High Brow has an excellent selection of beers and wines by the glass. The menu provides a broad range of choices, and as we learned, the portions are good and the prices are fair. read more

I had heard good things about this restaurant but sadly did not get to try it. My husband and I made a reservation for a belated Valentine's Day dinner. Our reservation was for 2 people near the bar. We got to the restaurant over 5 minutes early before our reservation, and the hostess told us that our reservation had been given to someone else. She said she "thought they were us" even though they didn't give our name that was listed for our reservation. Then they couldn't seat us anywhere else in the restaurant because they were "full" even though we could see a few open tables. They asked to seat us right at the bar, which we tried, but it was very uncomfortable due to the door opening, bringing in the cold air, and a line of people crowding you waiting to get to the hostess's station and bar. They offered nothing other than this even though they gave our reservation away. We were lucky enough to get a spot at another restaurant nearby thankfully. very disappointed in their service and also in the way they handled the situation. read more

Incredible food, atmosphere, and energy! Congrats on a great grand opening. Many thanks to our waiter, John who made it a great night for us. We'll be back. Thank you! read more

The pizza tastes fine but the toppings on the pizzas I have had are literally approximately 2.5 inches from the edge for significant portions of the pizza -- slow down and cover the whole pizza with toppings. If I wanted simply crust with no toppings I would have ordered that. read more

This was my first time having food at the newly opened High Brow and it was delicious. My server Ariana was attentive and prompt, and my experience was top notch. I'll definitely return for another meal in the near future! read more

Excellent service. our waitress Wiylona was very attentive. I had the chopped salad loved it. we also had pizza. it's was crispy just the wSy we like it. Very cozy atmosphere! Definitely will return read more

Went here the other day with a fellow foodie! We were quoted a 45 minute wait, it ended up being closer to 90. It's a super new restaurant so that's par for the course and I (as an industry person who's had experience opening 'new' restaurants was super okay with the wait/ and the bigger wait!)! My criticism here would be that the classy move might be to offer a complimentary glass of wine per the wait or to comp a drink off the bill. But its chaotic and everyone's just doing the best they can and it was fucking slammed so no grudges here. The service was impeccable, and the quality was frankly unmatched. I had the (forget the name) duck pizza and (also forget the name) a pretty traditional 'margarita' pizza that had pillowy soft ricotta. Also had an autumn sangria, white wine base with some fall spices and some apple cider. So session-able but as a well seasoned drinker, didn't expect to leave tipsy after one drink but totally did. Someone in my party wanted a little extra cheese, (alfredo), and they made it to order, without charge. Classy as fuck. This place is not to be overlooked. read more

Overall, it was okay, but given all the options in Northampton not sure when/if we will go back. The staff were friendly and helpful and the service was quick, but not rushed. The chairs were oddly narrow and I'm a short, small guy; I imagine they would be really uncomfortable for many. The sangria was yummy and the bread came with a nice, flavored whipped butter. We got the High Brow Winter Salad and it was delicious, the polenta croutons were new to us and tasty. The biggest disappointment was the ravioli appetizer. It was tiny: 4 little ravioli about half the size of what you normally get in a ravioli appetizer for $11. The filling was runny and seemed over pureed or something. Frankly, the dish looked like someone mocking fancy restaurant food. We were nervous what size the pizza would be, but the large we ordered seemed a very reasonable size for a gourmet pizza. The crust was crunchy and just different enough to be fun and fresh to us. We got the Olde World which sounded really tasty, but ended up having no real flavor. It wasn't bad, just boring, like eating ricotta on bread. The onions seemed flavorless and if there was lemon zest we couldn't taste it. Again, it was an average experience and not horrible by any means. There were definitely some nice twists that they bring to the table, but needs some tweaks. read more

Yvette and I tried this place last weekend and we'll definitely be back. Everything that could have gone wrong didn't. First off, they were crazy busy. Absolutely packed. A box of bedlam. Second, we were put in the last seats available...in the small banquet room...downstairs. We used call ahead seating, and had a minimum wait, a concern since my wife's knee is essentially broke. Being off in the badlands corner of a packed restaurant is always a bad sign. Not here. Our server was prompt, astute, and attentive. Some one was always showing up in that tiny downstairs room to see if anyone needed anything. THAT impressed me. I had to have a "mocktail" that night. The selection and execution were perfect. It has an ample menu, and we tried something from each section. Everything was wonderful. Everything was hot, well prepared, correct and timely. We don't usually get dessert. Most restaurants DBOD. (Drop the Ball On Dessert.) We got dessert. It was wonderful. Yes, I know I'm skipping over all the details of what we actually ate. There is only so much room to write, and appetites vary widely. I go into more detail in my blog. But, I'm hitting the important parts. Good drinks list, good mocktail list, good menu, good execution, good service...all in a packed busy restaurant. Yvette and I are picky. We're FOODIES. We work hard for our money, and don't suffer culinary fools lightly. We already have a list of places we can go to, and get what we expect. It's difficult to get on that list. HighBrow is now on that list. And, unless we find a rat tail in our pasta...that's exactly where they're going to stay. read more

Just had a first dinner at High Brow. We were very interested to see what the new restaurant in a previously iconic local location had to offer us. We were pleasantly impressed. Three at our table. It was busy, only a few empty tables, but we were seated very quickly. Our server was pleasant and knowledgeable and as a bonus was patient with our making a slight alteration to our drink order. The menu offered a lot of variety and it was fun to try to decide where to start. One in our party chose the baby bib salad--a large salad, with truffled olive oil, an egg poached in the woodfired oven to add a rich element that complimented bacon, balsamic dressing and strawberry bits. Two of us shared an appetizer of seasonal ravioli with squash and ricotta filling, spiced crema abd pepita topping. Very nice balance of flavors. One in our party ordered a hearty menu special pork tenderloin with brussels sprouts, mashed potato, and was described as "yummy goodness." My friend and I shared a large truffle mushroom pizza. Very crispy woodfired thin crust reminiscent of matzo, but also similar to pizza I had whenntraveling in Italy. Not a yeasty dough but very delicious. I had to google "EVOO" as, while I consider myself a foodie, I did not know that is "Extra Virgin Olive Oil." Made sense and I felt the experience at High Brow (Chef/owner's name is Brow, hence the name) was not at all pretentious but very authentic. Just good food, simple flavors that are put together with a lot of thought. The wood fired element is a big plus and adds interest to the offerings. The menu seems versatile. One could go very elegant, or a party of four could easily do appetizers and a large pizza and leave feeling very happy. Portions were generous and the atmosphere was pleasant. We will definitely be returning to sample more of the many options on the menu. read more