We came here while exploring the prudential center and the food was decent but not worth $100. Service was good but slow, you sat yourself, it just wasn't a $100 experience. We tried the gnocchi and the wagyu burger and both were good but not mind blowing. I don't regret going but I also wouldn't go again. read more

La Piazza - Gnocchi - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

First off, service was great very fast and polite, no complaints there at all! But I was so disappointed with my entree. The short rib polenta presentation is entirely unacceptable. From the texture and look of the meat to it being on a board instead of proper plating. The short rib was mushy and flavorless. There was no sauce so I had to request and pay extra for a red sauce on the side. In addition, the polenta was very dry and solid. This was a complete miss. The salmon crudo however was very tasty. read more

La Piazza - Salmon crudo - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I had an extremely disappointing experience at this restaurant. The food was a disaster from start to finish. The gnocchis were hard, as if they were barely cooked at all. The sauce lacked any seasoning or flavor whatsoever, it was like eating bland paste. The prices were really high for the minuscule portion sizes they served. The service was equally bad. The servers were indifferent and unhelpful, showing no interest in making our experience better. Our food took an eternity to arrive. I love Eataly as a market place, to get things for cooking at home, but honestly we have gave them so many opportunities in different cities to their restaurants and it is a hard no from us. read more

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Enjoyed a few oysters and a glass of wine at their oyster bar, first come seating. Very busy evening on a Saturday. The vibe of the whole area was electric for early evening. Oysters were a little expensive but it is also off-season. Delicious and worth it as a small appetizer today. Grabbed a bianchi wine that added a perfect taste with the oysters to pair. With a friend I was lucky to enjoy the entrées connected with the limited time ALPINA event. This runs for a few more weeks and definitely worth the stop to have a meal. I hope they keep some of these dishes on their every day menu after the event ends. Delicious, enjoyable, Northern Italian dishes!! I definitely need to come back before the event ends. read more

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Fernando was our server. He was so sweet and attentive to details even though he was so busy! We had already arrived late into town so just wanted a few dishes to share. We ordered the following: RISO E ASPARAGI Fried Carnaroli rice balls filled with asparagus, housemade mozzarella CAPENSANTE CON ASPARAGI Seared local scallops, celery root purée, asparagus, chanterelle mushrooms CALAMARI FRITTI Crispy local squid, lemon, parsley, chili maiones MEZZALUNA CON RICOTTA E VERDURE Housemade ricotta and spinach ravioli, spring vegetables, basil pesto The portion are small, but all of it was delicious and so filling. Quality ingredients. My coworker ordered Prosecco to drink and I noticed there were serving a lot of cute orange drinks. I asked what it was and I'm glad I ordered the APEROL SPRITZ Aperol, Prosecco, Club Soda It was tasty and delicious. Despite small portions we still had leftovers to savor in the morning. What a nice experience. Definitely worth coming back! read more

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Came here with girlfriends while we were on a break from our conference. Originally tried to eat at Pizza and Pasta but the wait was really long. We came here and were seated immediately. Quick and friendly service! I had the Linguine Al Pesto E Gamberi (shrimp) which was fresh and delicious! Thank you! read more

This is a pretty good place for a quick meal. Service is quick with very friendly staff. Food came out no more than 3 minutes after ordering it which was kind of suspect and I had to send my dish back because it was cold. When it did come back it was hot and did taste well. Tables are small, mid meal someone came over and took our bread, our salt and pepper and are Parmesan cheese. We had to follow her and ask for them back because she ignored us when we said not to take them. Desserts was good, wine list was great and our waiter was very knowledgeable. I believe this place can be better, and I would give it another chance next time I'm here. It was as busy Friday night and there's obviously a lot going on right now so I can understand some of the issues. read more

La Piazza - a dessert in a glass - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I have the least to say about this one of the three fantastic restaurants at Eataly in Boston. It's a smaller bar set up kind of place that's mainly for small dishes to share and wine of course. A nice atmosphere and good service makes it a quality spot to go for that kind of thing. read more

Food is very good and no complaints there. Quite overpriced which is unfortunately the case with many other things in Eataly, often they can be justified by the lack of alternatives or competition but not in this place - especially considering it's mostly a bar seating at an open space with minimal service. Would rather just go to Terra instead. read more

Wonderful spot for a casual meal or glass of wine. Unique ambiance in an Italian square/marketplace, with dishes that highlight the produce and fare of Eataly. Whenever I come here I always have excellent and reliable service, particularly Amy, who knows the menu and wine list inside out and provides thoughtful recommendations for what you're in the mood for. Highly recommend La Piazza! read more

Very disappointing. I should have known when they were out of sparkling water. So I drank tap and they lost $10 on the check. The store sells a myriad of sparkling but can't get it at the table. They were also 86 on about 6 other menu items on a very small selection. My $36 Campanelle pasta was 6-8 oz of pasta flavored with pasta water. It had sausage but I could not taste it and zero truffle flavor as described. A store full of delicious items and I would have done better with a box of Kraft Mac and cheese from CVS. There I would have had the sparkling water and saved $50. read more

My favorite of the dining settings at Eataly Boston. Perfect for a casual bite, with authentic flavors!

Paid nearly $30 for a seafood pasta and every muscle had sand in it. It was a disappointing experience and not worth revisiting.

Short answer - inconsistent and bitter unprofessional front and back kitchen staff Longer Explanation: came in here for dinner and ordered a bunch of stuff - yellowtail sashimi and oysters were spot on and fantastic, hence the two stars. The problem started when they had to do some cooking and when we got our Fruitti de Mare pasta dish (seafood pasta). The pasta was undercooked (raw with powdery flour inside). Showed the waitress and she insisted this is "al dente" (I don't think so...). It tasted like chalk. Sent the dish back, 45 min later, we got the "new dish". The dish looked very different - the sauce was originally red with tomatoes and the new dish's sauce is watered down. It also tasted like someone threw a pound of salt in there. There was no fish anymore too. I suspect our returned pasta was reengineered and recooked (or reboiled). What they should've done was cook a new one correctly... hunger for the better part of me and I still had to eat it, especially with everything else closed already. My kidneys probably hate me at this point. read more

I arrived in town late and this was the only place open near the hotel. I have never been to Eataly. This place was way overpriced. I was one of like 3 patrons and the server forgot my beer twice. The bread they give you is super fresh though. The pasta was just alright, very small portion for the price you're paying. I wouldn't come back. read more

Well let me just say that Eataly is ginormous cause they took over what used to the food court at the mall. They have several restaurants & have items from Italy that is hard to find elsewhere, along w/ a market & other grocery items. So this area in the middle of Eataly has these rectangular tables that are essentially so narrow you're like four inches away from the person across from you. Not only that but when the food comes the plates don't fit on the table. Stupidest thing I have seen, makes no sense. Anyway, went there for pasta & let me just say don't bother. This place is no good, food wise. You can't make any changes to anything you order which is unheard of. There are plenty of other places to eat so don't waste your money here cause portions are small, food is bland, & it's pricey. The only reason I didn't give them one star was the service was great, really professional, super friendly, & helpful. read more

Wicked expensive. But the fish and service at La Pescheria is simply wonderfully delicious. Drenched in wonderful olive oil, the scallop crudo is wonderful. I love their food. Heavy on the wallet, so it be noted, not for the faint of wallet. Portions are small, price tag big. Flavor is amazing. read more

Came here on a Wednesday night around 7 pm and it was packed. The place is self-seating. The service is horrible, the worst I've ever had in any Eataly place. First of all, it took more than 10 minutes for us to flag down our waiter, it was so hard to find him and he was never around to fill up our water. The food were served with a "bang", literally, the guy just dropped our plate in front of us. A side note that the couple next to us had to ask for their wine twice before it was served. Food: DI SALUMI E FORMAGGI Assortment of our favorite cheese and salumi | 23 Overall, compared to what I've had in Chicago, this plate was alright, the quality of the meet is not great. Some are really dried, and the cheese they gave was too little. The plate came with some fig jam and honey. The experience was horrible, nothing more to say. Management needs to do something about this place - if Chicago manages to do Eataly right, Boston should be able to do so, too. read more

La Piazza - Di salumi e formaggi - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My friend and I adore Eataly and spent our first few minutes ogling their truffle salts, gourmet olive oils, and mozzarella cheeses that we were too poor to buy. Just being around all the foods and their scrumptious smells made us SO hungry, and we decided to make a stop. La Piazza is a wine bar featuring smaller kiosk-restaurants with specialized menus. At the time of our visit, they were: 1. Salumeria (cured meats and cheeses), 2. La Cucina's pop-up restaurant - Le Alpi (Northern Italian cuisine), and 3. Crudo Di Mare (raw bar.) I ordered **Polenta Con Ragu** ($18) from Le Alpi, and my friend ordered a plate of 18-month Aged **Prosciutto di Parma** ($8) from Salumeria, and **Ricotta E Miele Bruschette** ($9) from Le Alpi. Everything was SO GOOD. Usually I just see Polenta as comforting, glorified mush, however they made it extra creamy, elevating its consistency and flavor profiles. The added richness complemented the Polenta's natural corn flavor so well. Plating-wise, the Polenta was arranged in a well-like shape, so the soft Ragu and its flavorful juices were thoughtfully held inside. Highly recommend this dish. The samples of my friend's Prosciutto and Ricotta Bruschette were also wonderful. We dipped her slices of Prosciutto in the olive oil originally provided for the complimentary bread (I've never done this before, it was at her suggestion) and it was delicious! The Bruschette was tangy and sweet. IN SUM: I think Eataly gets a rep of being pricey, but from this experience I think I was able to choose amazing, filling dishes that were quite affordable in their prices ($18 is so normal for dinner.) Eataly as a brand promises great quality and authenticity, and that they delivered on - even in this small wine bar. read more

La Piazza - Top - Polenta Ragu (Le Alpi), Bottom L to R - 18Month Prosciutto di Parma (Salumeria) Ricotta E Miele Bruschette (Le Alpi) -RECOMMEND EVRTHG - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I just had an amazing lunch at Eataly and I am honestly baffled by the average rating of the restaurant. To be clear it's a Friday and I went in for a 2:00 lunch. All the tables were taken and there was a small line waiting to be seated. The service I received from the hostess, server, runners, and manager was phenomenal. Everyone was super welcoming, polite, and helpful. My server made 3 different wine recommendations and was super attentive. The manager, Francesca, came by multiple times to check on our experience and was bouncing around tables checking in and doing olive oil tastings with customers. She asked about our conference badges and when she found out we were teachers she expressed her support and gave a us a delicious dessert. Now for the food: Antipasto was incredible. House made mozzarella and best prosciutto in my life. Margarita pizza was fascinating! How could something so simple be sooooooo good? It was though. Prosciutto and greens topped pizza - delectable in a completely dynamic way. Savory, earthy, light, chewy, yet crusty and unforgettable. Ricotta, pea, pistachio ravioli i a light lemon butter sauce. Heavenly. Salad - caesar and a mixed greens. Simple, flavorful, fresh and delightful. The wine - spectacular and worth every penny. The bread and oil on the table - how can olive oil be that good? More please. Overall, the food is worth the trip. The food and service will not be forgotten and earned my 5 star rating. read more

Delicious! Honestly wasn't sure at first but my dish was phenomenal. Highly highly recommend! read more

La Piazza - MAFALDINE AL CINGHIALE $24 - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This review is for La Piazza in Eataly in Boston. Food was outstanding. Pizza was fresh and the crust was very soft and light. The pasta was delicious as well. Why 3 out of 5? The portions were tiny. Add to that the cost of the wine which was $14 for a small pour in a glass. Same for the beer. Tiny. To pay $75 for a beer, two glasses of wine, a pizza and a pasta dish means we will go to the North End next time and bring home leftovers. read more

It is not easy to find this restaurant as it is within another store (Eatalty). Located at the centre of the store, it serves Italian dishes. I ordered Ravioli Verde. The sauce, ravioli and mushroom are seasoned perfectly. Price however is slightly on the up side and there's a tendency to rush you because they don't have a lot of tables and want quick turnaround read more

La Piazza - Ravioli verde - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great experience. Loved the chefs charcuterie board! Wine selection was great. Service was helpful and prompt. Would go back again and again. read more

La Piazza - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Love the food at Eataly (almost worth the prices) but the service was not great. First, the hostess completely ignored (I mean I was invisible!) my middle-aged self until my gorgeous 22 year old daughter walked up behind me and got the hostesses attention. Just awful. Now which one of us is going to be paying that bill? Ignore the middle-aged at your peril, Eataly. Second, I wanted coffee with my order but the machine was broken. ??? I was invited to leave and go grab a cup at one of their sister coffee places and bring it back. Um, no. Third, a woman came to clear the table and asked if we were finished. I said "no" and away went the dishes!! I had to grab my plate back! Clearly she either wasn't listening or she spoke no English. Any non-English speaker should be taught the top 10 phrases used in a restaurant so they can at least understand the basics. The food was wonderful but served with a side of disrespect, which made it hard to fully enjoy it. read more

I've never tried Eataly despite being around when it first showed up, so the restaurant week was the perfect opportunity to try something new. After checking out the available menus, La Piazza's selection stood out to my friend and me. Also, Buck a Shuck oysters? Yes, please. First off, nice vibe, and busy. The self-seating situation did confuse my friend since she arrived first, though. Wine: We ordered from the restaurant week menu. All the whites had been sold out except for one so we decided to try it. Big Mistake, it was incredibly and oddly sour when the waitress poured out a taste. Luckily, she was super helpful and did switch it out for something else. Food: We ordered a dozen oysters each to start. Honestly the highlight of the entire meal were the oysters. Fresh and very tasty! Things did kind of get shakey from here. (Again, we ordered from the restaurant week menu) First course: We got the chicken (Spiedini Di Pollo) and the bruschetta (Bruschetta con Prosciutto). Chicken came out as skewers which was a bit of a surprise. Taste and flavor were pretty good, tender though a little on the sweet side. It had a spicy kick that I enjoyed but was a bit much for my friend. The Bruschetta wasn't anything to rave about, frankly. The prosciutto didn't have much flavor. Second course: We got the mushroom pasta (Tagliatelle Ai Funghi) and the meat pasta (Agnolotti Del Plin). While I understand the highlight was supposed to be the pasta, I had hoped for some more dressing. The agnolotti was especially bland. Third course: We got a 5 meat and cheese plate. The cured meats were alright but I'm pretty certain our waiter got our cheeses wrong. Overall: The vibe was nice and the food wasn't bad, but nothing to rave about. I will probably only return for the oysters. read more

La Piazza - Dollar Oysters - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I am a New Yorker who has never eaten at Eately, so I was pretty pumped when I found out my conference in Boston had an Eately kind of attached to it (through a shopping mall)--I was pretty pumped. No excuses. I would eat there, goddammit. General note on eately: There are many eateries within it. This is just for La Piazza. First issue: It is seat yourself but with no indicators of that, which means people coming in from different directions are all confused so while people on the right may be waiting, people from the left swoop in and take a table. I saw this multiple times. I have to say, as I am typing this I realize it's actually pretty funny and maybe a positive and not a negative? We ordered a couple of small plates: Buratta and the gorgonzola bruschetta, to be specific. They were both tasty, but hard to justify the price. Service was slow. I ordered some bourbon drink, which was good but small, and again not quite at the value they seemed to put on it. read more

Great and authentic Napolitano style pizza. I got the Salciciotta which is sausage and mushrooms and my girlfriend got the Margarita. Both were excellent and as authentic as in Italy, where I have visited the North and South numerous times. There is a wee bit of a wait on a rainy snowy Saturday afternoon and sitting at the Wine Bar really had the Italian feel to it. The Boston location seemed to have a better walking traffic flow than either NYC or Chicago locations where I previously worked. read more

It need more options for kids. It was all food that I wouldn't really eat. I will admit I'm a picky eater. But even though. read more

La Piazza - There menu - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Short review: overpriced food theme park. You can do much better elsewhere for your money. With all the hype, we figured we would give Eataly a go. We chose La Piazza, hoping for a casual lunch. The food was good. The price was ridiculous, even figuring in the high-rent location in the Prudential Center. $140 including tip for two (this did include three glasses of wine between the two of us, but still). One pasta dish (not recalling it's name) was to have anchovies, but none were evident. Now, I've used a few anchovies to flavor a meal inconspicuously, but I wouldn't put it on the menu that way if anchovies were not a feature. They also neglected to mention that there were hot peppers -- which we would have avoided if we had known. When we complained, the waiter checked with the chef who returned to say that the anchovies were subtle and he didn't have a lot to say about not listing the hot peppers in the description. Now I can say, been there, done that, and not need to return. read more

Disappointing. The pasta was tooooo "al dente." Could've used a few more minutes in the water. The sauce was odd. My friend's pasta had the same issue where it wasn't cooked very thoroughly. Our waiters were nice though. read more

Saw the episode on Chronicle so decided to check it out. Decided on a bite to eat at La Piazza. Was not impressed with the food or the inability to accommodate simple requests. We wanted to order a pizza which happen to have green peppers on it and asked if they could be removed, they said they could not remove them. We ordered a different pizza and asked to have eggplant added. We were charged $2 extra (fine) but the eggplant must have been shavings because it was so sparse, I guess I expected round eggplant slices. We ordered the ravioli with ricotta and spinach in a butter lemon sauce. These were so cheaply filled there was not even a slight bulge in the ravioli. We asked for extra sauce because they were somewhat dry and again, they would not accommodate us. We spoke to the manager only to express our thoughts and he was quite pleasant and appreciative of our criticism. Well, we tried and we did not like. We will not return. read more