My restaurant week venture of the season ended here with two dear friends. We had a reservation for 8:15. Got there a little early, but we hung out and ordered a small plate to share because we were starving. The food: Vegetable soup with bread: this soup was more like a very, very thick stew and laid out on a plate rather than in a bowl. Interesting way to have this served. It was quite tasty :) Spaghetti with clams and seafood: This dish was amazing. It boasted fresh clams, calamari, mussels and octopus (I didn't eat much of the octopus). It was yummy and I was full after this!! This course was $5 extra. Hanger steak with brussel sprouts and Chianti sauce: streak was cooked just the way I wanted and the sprouts were in a light batter of some sort. The Chianti sauce gave the steak a nice rustic flavor. I couldn't finish it so I took it to go :) Chocolate torta: this torta wasn't too terrible. It came with a balsamic glaze and a vanilla gelato with pistachios. The torta was good but on the dry-ish side, and I wasn't too crazy about the balsamic glaze that was under the torta. Service was great! Everyone was so nice. There was also an a la carte menu that one could order from if they didn't want 4 courses for $38. Also the menu that was posted on Dine Out Boston did not list the supplemental charges for some of the courses. That didn't stop us from getting the spaghetti :) All in all, not a bad experience :) read more

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Very friendly staff. However I was disappointed with the food quality. I guess dineout week menu= lesser quality? We love the clam spaghetti(w/surcharge), hanger steak,seasonal zuppa and panna cotta. They were flavorful and rich at the same time didn't taste too heavy nor salty. But in contrast, the kale Gemelli was so bland..I could have made a better pesto sauce pasta with Barilla pesto sauce. The chocolate cake with balsamic vinaigrette was a Nono. The Tuscan kale soup was not actually soup. It looked like some mashed beans and quinoa served on a plate. Tasted just ok. I felt that the taste and quality of food here weren't consistent. Some were good, some were straight out bland or strange. Staffs were extremely friendly. read more

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Hole in the wall (hole in Brookline). Exceptional service. Panzanella salad was amazing. Eggplant dish was hearty and savory. One of the best eggplant dishes I've ever had. Linguine and clams was divine. The sauce was impeccable. Great fresh bread. Reasonable price point. Definitely worth a visit read more

Headed over here for a weekday dinner. The other reviews suggest that it gets quite crowded, but for a random Sunday in December I can say that there were maybe three other parties tops the entire time we ate dinner. The restaurant is a bit out of the way if you don't live in Brookline, and finding it can be a little difficult because the part of the street it's on definitely doesn't look like it would have a restaurant like La Morra. The interior has a very cute, quaint vibe to it, like a small, homey Italian place. The menu at La Morra rotates seasonally. Staff was courteous and welcoming - complementary coat check was convenient too. We split a polenta side, which was a nice gooey consistency and well flavoured. The squash risotto was extremely delicious, and came in a very large portion. The sirloin was great, and came with creamy side of scalloped potatoes. I didn't really care for the tounge n cheek dish, which was a combination of beef face and tongue. The menu described the dish as a terrine, so I was surprised when I got a very un-terrine-like loaf of fried meat (it's more similar to a meatloaf, except the meat is pulled instead of ground). The sides accompanying it (farro and broccoli) were a little to heavy on the vinegar. Prices were very reasonable. Overall, a very cute Italian restaurant for a dinner out. read more

La Morra - Tounge n cheek - Italian Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Picked La Morra for NYE dinner (2017-2018) as their special menu for the day contained some of my favorite items - foie gras, gnocchi, sea scallops... you name it! I thought it was interesting (and kind of weird) that when they called me to confirm the reservation, they asked if there is anyone who would need assistance walking up stairs. I understood when I got to the restaurant's that the demographics of the clients are definitely on the older side - I didn't really mind that as I was going for the food after all (and it was warm and cozy), but I would suggest you to skip it if you are looking for somewhere vibrant with a younger crowd. Now- I was not disappointed by the food - my first course was seared foie gras on top of a mini donut filled with braised beef drizzled with aged balsamic (it was heavenly), followed by gnocchi with a creamy carbonara sauce, then grilled steak with chimichurri sauce paired with roasted polenta fries, ending with a delicious raspberry chocolate mousse (see pictures!!). With one portion of the wine pairing, the bill for two came out to be approx. $250 - not cheap, but nonetheless worth it as I left the restaurant stuffed and satisfied! read more

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it's very disappointing dinning experience. Will never go again! We ordered TAGLIATELLE AL RAGÚ for $19. The taste was fine, very small portion though. The second dish we ordered was LOBSTER RISOTTO for $22. Only one piece of tiny lobster can find with size like a small olive and the taste was awful. read more

La Morra - LOBSTER RISOTTO - Italian Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Second Review: When a restaurant is almost perfect, I let my mind wander to things that would mostly be ignored in lesser situations. I still am not fond of going to a place where there are very few menu choices, but it greatly helps that almost everything here is really good, even when some of the listed ingredients are not things I would tend to eat. I guess the difference is when an ingredient melds with the other flavors in the dish verses standing out on its own. There was a goat cheese salad with what looked like romaine that others at my table ordered. I took a taste and wish I had ordered it myself. For my appetizer, I ordered a duck confit bruschetta. It was a perfect combination or ingredients. For my main dish I choose Wood Grilled Pork Tenderloin. I was apprehensive about the rosemary, but again, the rosemary was proportioned properly so as to not compete against the primary flavors. Deserts at our table were Triple Chocolate Cheesecake and Strawberry Orange Shortcake. The cheesecake is true to its name in delivering the most concentrated chocolate I have ever tasted. The tiny bite I had was great, but with any more, the caffeine would have kept me up all night. The shortcake did not disappoint. Now the flaws which were certainly not enough to take away a star from the rating, but were less than perfect in an otherwise perfect dining experience. There were four bread plates on the table. Two of the four had significant chips on the rim of the plate. Both my wife and myself noticed this which was out of character for this level of restaurant. We were each given one thin slice of bread and some sort of spread. There wasn't a lot of spread, and after the bread was quickly consumed, we were not offered any more. Other than the above two minor missteps, the service was 5*. Lastly, I was disappointed in my wine. I ordered a glass of Montepulciano. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't especially good either. I'm a frequent drinker of Montepulciano, so I think I have some credibility in my evaluation. It may just be the case that my idea on what makes a good Montepulciano differs from La Morra, or, since we came to dinner at 6:00 pm, it may have been left over from the day before. In my opinion, day old red wine is never worth drinking unless it is dispensed through a nitrogen system. In either case, I think they could have done better. read more

Great Italian restaurant with even great selection of delicious dishes. Bolognese was my favorite. Great selection of wines as well. Service was also perfect. I highly recommend this little restaurant to all my friends. read more

Definitely a fantastic spot for date night! I went during restaurant week and had a great time - all of the food pictured was super good. Downside is that they seemed to be overwhelmed with takeout orders so many of the tables (us included) had to wait quite a while before any of the waitstaff would come to take our orders or deliver our check. read more

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La Morra consistently delivers a wonderful combination of attentive service, a quiet and luxurious environment with absolutely delicious food. The wine selection is extensive but it is the updated menu that really shines. An excellent meal every time. read more

Very disappointed by the place. 1-Atmosphere From the clientele , people clearly come here for a romantic dinner. A quiet , bit old fashion place where you would bring a date for Italian food. Yet when we arrive for our romantic date club music was blasting . The music belong to a bar late at night. The waitress turn it down though so one the place filled up it was not so much an issue 2-food I was looking forward to the eggplant Parmesan and it was terrible. I had to send it back and I NEVER send food back. The eggplants slices were RAW as if they had just sliced it and put tomatoe and cheese on top of them. I had to wait a long time for the waitress to ask me what else I wanted and by the time the replacement dish arrived , my date was done with her meal . For desert II asked for flan and was given a sort of brownie that had nothing to do with flan. Bruschetta and corn hen was good although beans were uncooked and bokchoy watery . Waitress was nice. read more

I liked my salad OK but was unimpressed with the lasagna. Two people in our party were happy with what they got. One of their dishes was pork chops. Another person liked his dish (flank steak) and the person who was treating liked his lasagna and salad but felt the bill was high for what we got. The service was minimal. Luckily we were having a good conversation so didn't notice the lack of service at first. It was nice that the room was quiet enough to have a conversation though as there were two other parties in the room. read more

Every night, La Morra offers a nightly four course prezzo fisso menu for $35 per person, with two options available per course. We ordered one of those so I don't know the a la carte prices. Then we ordered some items from their regular menu to supplement the meal. The bread was a large soft slice placed individually on our bread plates. The ricotta was too easily generously slathered on my bread - hey, ricotta's dairy so I could pretend I was being healthy! - so I asked for another portion to be brought out to us so that my dining companion would not have to do without. For the Antipasti course, we decided to get our veg on with three selections. . Watercress and romaine salad with spring onion and celery root with herbed buttermilk vinaigrette . Beet Salad with fresh cherry peppers, sorrel and toasted pistachios $11 . Roasted Asparagus with parmigiano and a fried egg $12 Here I enjoyed two of my favorite dishes of the night. The beet salad was simple and the sweet natural flavors shone through. (ps - We ordered everything with the cherry peppers on the side because I'm a spice wimp if you don't already know.) The roasted asparagus, while a bit skimpy in the portion department with its five stalks (vs 6 stalks in the 2009 photo), was tasty and satisfying. The watercress and romaine salad was a bit too simplistic, and played the part of added fiber to our diet without tempting the taste buds. Primi - pastas - are normally where La Morra shines. Unfortunately, however, on this trip, they were simply okay. The Fettucelle with asparagus, fresh cherry peppers, goat cheese and rosemary (minus the cherry peppers) was al dente and creamy. The Toasted potato gnocchi with braised oxtail and dates $13/$24 was tender with a mix of sweet and savory. But neither stood out to me. For the Secondi, La Morra repeats the situation found at many similar establishments, where the beef portion is of a more generous size that that of the fish. We ordered the Pan roasted hake with potato artichoke cake and arugula pesto off the prezzo fisso menu and the Bistecca Alla Griglia Con Salsa Verde $24 Wood grilled hanger steak with a potato, cabbage and fontina gratin from the regular menu. The fish was well prepared with a nice crust surrounding moist flakes. The beef was tender. The potato beside it was plentiful and tasty, while the potato patty that arrived beneath the fish was not as well received with the rather strong flavors of the artichoke taking precedence over the mild spud. For our Dolce course, I was tempted by the Vanilla Yogurt Panna Cotta with blueberry compote and vanilla tuille $8.25, but under a light interrogation, our server divulged that theirs is the more solid type - not the melty sort that my tongue longs for. So we went with the Torta Di Formaggio $8.25 Ricotta Cheesecake With Lemon Curd And Blueberry Compote and the Chocolate Terrina $8.25 with brown butter caramel sauce. Oddly for this fruity/creamy girl, the chocolate dolce won out, as it was rich, creamy, and moist, while the cheesecake was rough textured and only lightly sweetened. Even the tangy lemon curd that accompanied it was not able to help push it past the chocolate. Despite not being completely full at any point during our evening's repast, it was rather loud upstairs. Maybe I'll try sitting on the ground floor next time... read more

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Very poor customer service and communication. Some menu items are great, some just full of sand that they do not admit existed. I ordered a clams pasta and a salad for takeout as a special treat for my birthday with a group of friends. The clams pasta was so full of sand and so tasteless to the point i couldn't take more than two bites. I should've called right away, but it was during on my birthday so I wanted to call the following day, when they weren't open. Left a message, no response. I finally reached them couple days later and they only gave me half off, (for a plate I barely touched), and rushed to get off the phone. All they could tell me was that the clams on the day I called was ok. I'm completely speechless. That being said, the rest of the meal for my friends was still quite awesome. Just need to pray you get the good food for takeout, because they won't bother dealing with consequences of bad food. I am very shocked and deeply offended by their customer service. read more

La Morra is a restaurant that the saying "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" very accurately applies to, in that everything on your plate should be enjoyed together rather than separately. Tucked away in quiet Brookline Village, it's a small two-story joint that I must have passed by countless times without knowing - I almost walked right by this time as well! For our first course, the "Antipasti", we went with the smoked corn salad and the beet and endive salad. True to its name, the corn had a smoky punch to it, almost overpowering if it wasn't paired with the soft, creamy tomatoes. The beet and endive salad brought sweet and soft beets and crunchy, peppery endives together, and although milder than the corn, still started the dinner on a nice fresh note. It was at this point that our server pointed out the small plates, the "Cicchetti". We opted for the pate and the arancini. The pate was good, albeit a little too liver-y for my taste. The bread was nice and crunchy though, and it offset the creaminess of the pate. As for the arancini... To be honest, it was probably the highlight of the dinner. After our first bites, my friend and I looked up from our plates in stunned silence. The braised beef and cheese melted together with the velvetty risotto rice to form a delightful little ball of wonder. Definitely, definitely get these. Our second course, the "Primi", consisted of the tomato risotto and the fettucelle. Although the fettucelle was nice, with salty chicken sausage bits and soft kale leaves joining together harmoniously, the tomato risotto was a bit plain. Still nicely balanced, but I felt as if it was missing something. For our third course, the "Secondi", we ordered the Cornish hen and the bluefish. Both meats were grilled and seasoned perfectly, with the hen being far from dry and the fish being nice and flaky. The potatoes the Cornish hen came with were really interesting, and I found myself taking a couple forkfuls before really figuring out the flavor. The corn for the bluefish managed to be even smokier than the corn in our first course, and in small quantities added a depth of flavor to the milder fish. By the time dessert, the "Dolce", came to our table, we were almost too full to keep going. However, the peaches and cream and chocolate banana torta in front of us were too tempting to resist. Both were wonderfully sweet and cold, a nice change of pace from the hot, savory dishes we had loaded up on. The peaches and cream in particular warranted high praise from both of us as we dug in, and it wasn't long before we sat back in our seats to clean spoons and empty plates. La Morra isn't a restaurant that will challenge your conceptions of Italian cuisine. It isn't flashy or complicated. But with its warm, friendly service and comforting menu, and the idyllic summer evening playing its part through the window as we dined, I couldn't help but feel a sense of home starting to form. I'll have to come back a few more times to see what that's all about. read more

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Well we walked in and we needed reservations so we just took a seat at the bar. We all had a specialty drink. They were all very good and full of alcohol. Unfortunately we were unable to eat. This place looks quaint but prices are on the higher side. So if you are looking for cheap eats, it won't be here. read more

It's September and they've really adopted corn season. There was pasta made of corn, salad with fresh corn, corn with another pasta dish. The three course dinner plus wine pairing is $58 which is a solid deal. The food was great, service friendly and attentive. read more

This place is a real hidden gem in Brookline Village. Parking is tricky but there's a cut through if you opt for the city street one block over from Rte 9. Service is impeccable and the whole experience at La Morra is really fancy. I love a place with a fixed price menu + wine flight. Makes ordering so easy and I can appreciate how wine pairs with different flavors as I'm completely useless at that stuff. The food was truly outstanding. All the Italian staples and several seasonal specials (squash and other root veggies for fall) made for a terrific list of dishes to choose from. The bread and butter are also so nice- especially if you arrive hungry. Nice and clean unisex single stall bathrooms- always a plus. Taking off one star because the tables are so packed in it is scary to try to scoot out of the booth. I was sure I'd sweep the tablecloth and everything on it right off my neighbor's table. It is also a tad loud because there are so many people. Maybe the 1st floor is better? We got a reservation, love places that take reservations, and noticed it was cleared out by 8:30. So come later at night if you want a quiet and delicious dinner. read more

We met friends here for dinner. The service was very good and the ambiance was that of a cozy Italian restaurant. We ordered the fixed price meals that came with an appetizer, entree and dessert for $38.00. There was a nice selection of menu offerings. We also ordered the wine pairing for $20 that included separate glasses of wine with each course. We were there at least three hours but did not feel rushed at all. It was a really enjoyable evening. read more

Old world atmosphere and good hearty meals. The savoy salad is amazing. Enjoyed monkfish and hanger steak.

Wonderful 4 course prix fixe meal. Romantic Valentines evening. Great service and ambiance

Food flavor was inconsistent through the meal. Some highs: bruschetta and hanger steak Lows: strawberry shortcake's pastry was weirdly hard, the amount of tomato risotto on the plate was paltry to say the least, pork chop's grille accompaniments were good but the chop itself was under salted We waited 20 mins to be seated despite having a reservation and another 10 mins before our orders were taken. A little long, esp given that we had a babysitter at home and wanted an early night. Probably won't be going back. read more

This was a lovely dinner. We had the 4 course tasting menu. After reading reviews it was unsure what we were to expect: a facility that had some highs and lows or all around awesomeness. Happy to report it was he latter. No matter what the table ordered everything presented was made with care and finesse and the taste explains why this place is so well reviewed (nobody went with the bologna sauce) We did the wine parings which were not full wine pours, my only "wish it was different" feeling of the whole experience You'll love this place. read more

I met a friend here for dinner this evening. First impressions were very positive. Very comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Lots of wood and brick. Each table was separated by a Plexi glass divider.... necessary in these times but not obtrusive! There were only about seven tables downstairs but there was an upstairs seating area which I can't comment on since we ate downstairs. Staff was very friendly and professional and by the end of our meal we were the only party downstairs and had a great conversation with our bartender! My friend and I actually ordered the same meal. We shared the chicken and duck pate which we both enjoyed but pate is an acquired taste. I do however, strongly suggest giving it a shot and acquiring that taste because it is sort of a decadent way to start a meal. Although the flavor can be a bit assertive to some, it's rich and creamy and goes perfectly with sips of wine! I do wish it had a bit of acid. Maybe a side of cornichons. That bit of tang would have worked well! It loses points on presentation. The pate is buried on the bottom of a nondescript tiny serving dish completely covered with four toast points. I literally looked at the dish and thought they forgot the pate! Not instagram able! We then got the Linguine Alle Cozze which was linguine with mussels, chili, cauliflower, tarragon and roasted garlic. I was a little hesitant to order this because I'm not a fan of tarragon and the tarragon flavor does come through but it's not overpowering. Overall this was delicious! The chili flakes add a nice lip tingling kick ( if your spice sensitive you might want to avoid) The sauce brought the whole dish together! Soo good! It comes in a full portion and a half portion as do all of their pasta dishes! And the best part of all is when I was trying to find my way home, I realized La Morra was just down the street from the Brigham and Women's Hospital where I work! Sweet...I found my home easily! I will definitely be coming back to this place to check out the other menu options! Recommended A side note. Yelp says there's a private lot for parking which I could not find. I spoke with The bartender and she told me that they did have a parking area that they rented but they no longer do so now there is just valet and street parking. I found the free street parking to be ample and quite easy to find but again it was a Wednesday night. read more

1. Easy reservation, Brian was great! 2. Ate down stairs, has an upstairs too. 3. Service was excellent! 4. Parking was on the street. Turn your mirror in. 5. Good wine 6. Salad plain but good. 7. Food I had was the fish very good, wife Hanger steak good. 8. Desert good. Overall we will return, Italian centric menu. 4.5 rating. Update Ambience-European Food-we had bolognese, very good with pieces of meat, mine might have been a little salty, salad good Service-Excellent, we ate up stairs Desert-sorbet-good Must try place! Focused foodie read more

Having been away from Boston for years, I was looking forward to getting some good food during a recent trip back to the east coast. A group of us gathered for dinner in their upstairs dining area on a Tuesday evening. On a cold, winter evening, the brick walls and dim lights created a cozy atmosphere. Several people in the group sipped the La Morra cocktail while we dined on several "cicchettis". The fried stuffed olives, salted cod dip, and tuscan meatballs were a perfect way to start our meal. The meatballs were excellent - full of flavor, juicy, and really tasty. I also enjoyed one of their soups of the day - roasted yellow pepper with olive oil - while I waited for my main course which was the tagliatelle al ragu, one of their house specialties. The tagliatelle pasta was thin with just a little bite. The bolognese was tender and very well seasoned. The half portion was a perfect size for me given the multi-course meal. A few of us opted for dessert. I went back to the basics with cookies and ice cream. The cookie plate included a brown butter cookie, almond hazelnut shortbread, a chocolate pizzelle, and a chocolate balsamic macaroon which was served with vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce. It was simple and good. I was stuffed and very satisfied when we left La Morra! The quality of the food and the service was excellent. read more

Everything I ate was amazing. The best food I have eaten in a while. Staff was super kind.

Delicious, fresh. 3 colleagues went to dinner and each got the price fixe starter, main and dessert. The scallop crudo was super fresh and delicious. Ate a bite if the pea snap caesar which was a nice twist. Halibut was perfectly cooked with sunchokes. Panacotta was yum. Didn't know much about the place, it's unassuming in its rustic-ness. Was pleasantly surprised. Only complaint is continued use of online rather than printed menus. Love the covid precautions but this one generally needs to die out- go out to dinner to get away from that stinky little screen! Paper or laminated paper that can be cleaned, pretty please! read more

I was looking for a great restaurant with a fun but not too noisy atmosphere for a post-recital celebration with a few close friends and La Morra more than delivered! I had reserved a table for 8 a week in advance, and ended up calling to add 2 people the day of, and they were so accommodating. We arrived around 7 for my 7:30 reservation (the recital ended sooner than I'd anticipated) and they suggested we head upstairs to relax and have some drinks before we were seated. Perfect! We all ordered different cocktails, and each one was expertly crafted, well-balanced and just plain delicious! Among some I tasted included Le Violette (so interesting and floral!), a citrus one I can't remember the name of, La Mora (their signature muddled blackberry drink, so delicious) and the peach Bellini that was perfection. We were seated around 7:30 and ordered a few appetizers along with several bottles of wine and the service was impeccable. The server was there when we needed her, attentive to our orders and very friendly. We ordered our food a bit later- several of us had the pork shank and it was so well cooked. The meat slid off the bone and the beans served alongside it balanced the dish very well. Finally we ordered a round of desserts to share followed by another round of cocktails that were as delicious as our first ones. Despite the restaurant's posted closing hour of 10pm that Sunday night, they let us stay until past 11 because we were enjoying ourselves so much and none of us noticed how late it had gotten! Overall I can't say enough good things about this somewhat hidden gem, except that I will absolutely be back soon! Thank you so much for a spectacular evening, La Morra! read more

La Morra - Stinco Di Maiale Brasato: Braised pork shank foraged mushrooms, cannellini bean ragu and gremolata. So delicious! - Italian Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I came here with my boyfriend for Valentines Day earlier this year (I know, I'm a little late on the review). We were originally planning on ordering the tagliatelle a la bolognese that is a well known dish here (Tom Brady's favorite dish), but found out we had to order the Valentines Day 4 course meal for $85 per person. So here's what we ordered: For our 1st course: Foie gras bomboloni, which is seared foie gras on top of a braised beef donut.. it was spectacular!! I thought I wouldn't like foie gras because I've never had it, but it was amazing. My boyfriend loves foie gras, so it ended up being one of the favorite dishes of the night. I had ordered this fried oyster on top of a radish that was delicious. For our 2nd course: he got the coda raviolo, which is braised oxtail ravioli. YUM. It was quite perfect and the sauce was amazing. I ordered the bucatini with braised squid and clams. I liked that the bucatini was slightly al dente and the seafood was yum! For our 3rd course: we ordered a meal that was split for 2 -- wood grilled bistecca fiorentina with polenta fries and broccoli rabe. OMG this was another favorite. The T bone steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and the POLENTA FRIES were to die for. If it weren't for the fact that we had already eaten 2 courses already, we would have inhaled this entree. For our last course: we both got the same thing- the chocolate hazelnut torte that came with ice cream. I always have a stomach for dessert and this hazelnut-y goodness was a perfect way to end this very filling dinner. And then for Valentines Day, they also gave us complimentary truffle and cookies! YUM! We really balled out for this meal, and were treated very well. Perfect Valentine's Day with my boo! Service was very good! When you first walk into the restaurant, it seems really tiny because it's just a few seats and the bar area. But they took us upstairs and we were seated in this bigger section! I would definitely come back and I do think that for $85, it was a bit pricey... But it was delicious and probably just about the right amount for all the good dishes we had gotten! I don't think I would take back any dish we ordered. I want to come back to try Tom Brady's favorite dish.... So more to come on that for my next time here! read more

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This was a good place for Italian food. The space is dim with a lovely atmosphere and the service is fantastic. The appetizers are small and delicious. I ordered a turkey meatball appetizer and my friend ordered ...patte..? a duck liver type of appetizer. For my main dish, I got the tagliatelle a ragu, the pasta was deliciously made and the meat put in it was very tender. The food was really good, in my opinion, the things I ordered were just a bit too salty. For dessert, I ordered a chocolate cake which was sooo exquisite. I would recommend giving this place a taste. read more

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The worst of four restaurants I ate at for Restaurant Week 2005. The food was hit-or-miss though the service was horrible and the maitre de was rude. Some dishes were fantastic like the skirt steak (cooked just right - not overcooked - with great texture and flavour), the lobster risotto (not too cheesy or heavy and great lobster flavour), and the bruchetta. However, the pasta was very oily (giant pool of oil on the bottom) and a little dried out or undercooked (sitting out for a while?). read more

La Morra - wonderful skirt steak! - Italian Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Totally classy. Totally comfortable. Totally delicious food and great wines. Such a treat. Long live La Morra! read more

I came here during Dine Out Boston (formerly know as Restaurant Week) and it was a 4 course meal for $38/person, what a deal! This isn't the fanciest restaurant I've ever been to but the food sure was delicious. We had reservations for a Sunday night at dinner time, but it was slow enough that we could have walked in without reservations and be seated right away. They start you off with a slice of bread with a homemade ricotta with olive oil. I got the Insalata di Mais Affumicato (smoked corn salad) and it was good, something light before 3 other courses. I also tried the Costine di Maiale (short ribs) which was fabulous as well, it was big enough to make one person in my party full already! Next for the Primi I ordered the Francobolli Con Salsiccia Di Pollo (francobolli with sausage and more) which tasted heavenly! The sausgage is homemade and it played very well with the kale and pecorino. For the Secondi I ordered the Bistecca Alla Griglia con Polenta di Ceci all' Aglio (hanger steak) and that steak was cooked to a perfect medium. I did not eat the herb salad, I thought the dressing was a little sour for my tasting, but the steak made up for it. Finally for desert I ordered the Graham Cake with Gianduja-amazing. Everything I ordered, plus everything I tasted off the plates of others was delicious. Just come here and experience it for yourself. You won't regret it. read more

La Morra - Hanger Steak - Italian Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a long time and decided restaurant week would be a good time to try it out. It was a four course menu which we thought was a great deal but the portions were incredibly small. The starter was fine, I got bruschetta...hard piece of bread with arugula, nothing that stood out. For the next course I ordered bucatini with braised octopus and clams ($6 surcharge for the braised octopus)...they used squid and there was no octopus in the dish. We sat around for about an hour before our next dish came out...cold. I ordered steak that was so tiny...4oz at best and was so cold. We waited for the course for so long I'm sure it was just sitting out for a while. The staff never kept us updated on where the food was but did bring us a free round of desert wine because we were obviously unhappy. We really appreciated that - then the desert came out which was good so things were looking up. We then get the check and noticed our bottle of wine was a higher price than what we ordered. I raised this to the waitress and she said they ran out of what I ordered so gave us a more expensive bottle.....she actually expected us to pay for it. They did end up correcting it for us and after a very long 3 1/2 hour meal we left and won't return. read more

This evening I had been very excited to attend restaurant week with my friends. I had suggested we go to this restaurant as I went last year and had a wonderful experience and even wrote a review on yelp. Unfortunately this year was not the same. We arrived at 6:45pm for our reservation and only ended up leaving at 9:30pm. The reason for this was that the food came out extremely slowly. I am not sure if there was a back up in the kitchen however I have never experienced such slow service. I usually attend restaurant week due to the great value for money but for some reason most of the items on this years menu had extra fees attached. I don't mind paying the extra if I receive what I paid for however I ordered the lobster and shrimp scampi and there was no lobster or shrimp to be found in my meal. I also do not understand why Prosecco is $13 as usually it is $9. The dining area upstairs is really freezing with the AC on as well which I am not sure if other customers have mentioned. Regardless we all left quite disappointed and not satisfied with the meal or service we received. I was quite upset because I had spoken so highly of the restaurant and did not want the experience to be so negative. read more

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La Morra is almost across the street from the hotel I'm staying in, and who doesn't love Italian? The reviews were very good, and after Thai food last night, I wanted something different. I placed an order for takeout, and while everything that would go wrong with that, did go wrong (epic fail, really), Stephanie the manager did everything she could to make things right. So, Kudos to Stephanie! The food, however, was delicious! I started with a roasted asparagus salad with a fried egg and Parmesan--this was so amazingly simple, beautiful, and amazing. For an entree I had the agnolotti with mushroom; I thought this made up for the take out kerfuffle on it's own. It was a goodly amount of food, yet I could have had a second portion of this. This is definitely a good place to dine in the Brookline area! read more

Very good all around. Great food and service. This small, local restaurant is worth a try.

I get why this place is a Brookline staple. While they might be short staffed (or were on the night of our visit) being patient paid off with a truly delicious meal. Nice place. We'll be back. read more

My first and last time dining here. I ordered takeout and at the price, I expected better quality food. Every dish was lacking in flavor or anything truly special. Very disappointing. Besides the dishes the takeout containers were flimsy and cheap. I only comment on that because the overall experience was truly disappointing. Overpriced and underwhelming. Lame. read more