AMAZING and so MEMORABLE ITS EVERYTHING A LOVELY BISTRO SHOULD BE... fresh food grown on site and gorgeous views of the beautiful Berkshire mountains. All staff are so pleasant and hospitable#1 place to relax, dine and enjoy Thank You Mezze read more

12 May 2026 We had a quite lovely dinner here recently, when Mezze was serving a fixed-price-menu ($65.00 per person). To its credit, there was ample variety within each course of the fixed-price-menu to satisfy vegetarians, vegans, and meat eaters. Everything was superb (little gem's ceasar salad, a scrumptious cauliflower main dish, asparagus, steak, tagliatelle emiliana, chocolate budino, lemon olive oil cake, French fries, olive mixture, braised beef, doughnuts, etc.). One feels very welcomed by the hostess, the wait staff is efficient and unobtrusive, and the restaurant avoids the sin of many restaurants these days: blaring and abrasive music. We had a little mishap with our main course in that one arrived much later than the others, and a guest's braised beef dish was a little on the cool side. The waitress (Amanda M.) was extremely gracious in handling and remedying these issues. Thank you, Amanda M. I highly recommend. read more

Very classy restaurant everything was top notch. We went Thursday night for the pasta and salad special and it was out of this world. The salad was arugula, endive, radlcchio, red wine vinaigrette and parmigiano reggiano. Nice light salad. The pasta was tagliatelle with pork sausage, San marzano tomato, cream and parmigiano reggiano. The pasta was so light and the bowl was the perfect size. If it could not get any better we had the Zeppole Di San Giuseppe for dessert so fresh and delicious! Our server was outstanding and the staff were very friendly. This place is worth trying. read more

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Mezze is truly a destination dining experience. This was our fourth visit over the past 20 years. Each time, we wonder whether it will still be as good -- and each time the food and staff exceed expectations. Mezze prepares top quality local ingredients with skill and attention to detail, presented by staff who take pride in serving and are happy to have you there. Not a false note from start to finish. read more

I will admit we have high standards when it comes to food. We expected exceptional and got ordinary at best. The service and ambiance were fine. We both had a green salad "Bill's Lettuces" to start, it was only OK. Lettuce and a few cukes with some "herb" dressing. I had the "Syrian Spiced Cauliflower" -- unimpressive. The muhumara it was resting on was good (and I usually don't like red peppers), the rest was not. My wife had the dry "Square Roots Farm Chicken" -- not much more to say. She liked the braised arrowhead cabbage. The presentation of all the dishes was nothing special. My desert, the Chocolate Pistachio Budino, was somewhere between a pot de creme and a flour-less torte. meh. My wife's "Sour Cream Cake" wouldn't win the Bake Off. We dined the night before at The Four Chimneys in Bennington. The bill was almost identical, but the food at The Four Chimneys was much much better. read more

3 course tasting meal not to be missed! I think I'm now obsessed with parsnip soup. Loved the apple they paired with it... it is perfect. I got the Bistro Steak, it was perfectly cooked. There were lots of windows so we could watch the snow coming down. Great, more traditional, dining atmosphere. We went on a Friday night and had a reservation, which I would recommend since they were very full. read more

Mezze Bistro + Bar - Parsnip Soup- really good!!! - Bars Near Me - Williamstown, Massachusetts

My husband and I agreed that we should've chosen Mezze for our anniversary dinner instead of John Andrews Farmhouse. People were dressed much nicer at Mezze (we had felt overdressed at John Andrews) and there were white tablecloths, which gives a feel for a more special occasion experience. The food was so much better too. The restaurant is split into several rooms (it looks like a house from the outside). At first we were led to a table in the middle room, but we saw that the back room had more natural lighting from the large windows and it felt more open, so we asked to be seated there instead, and they accommodated us. I love a pre fixe menu, where the chef makes sure everything on it is good! I appreciated all the flavors in our dishes, it felt truly farm to table where the ingredients were fresh. I love the creativity of the menu, and I appreciate that the vegetable course is not just a boring salad. We had the chilled asparagus soup and roasted hen of the woods & oyster mushrooms as the first course. For the second course, we had the bolognese and bistro steak. The bistro steak was very flavorful, even though it came with a sauce on the side, it didn't need it. For dessert, we had the skyr tart and coconut panna cotta, which were terrific as well. There was complimentary bread and olive oil, which was good too. From start to finish, we enjoyed our meal. They did serve the first two courses a bit quickly (okay, it is true that my husband and I eat fast) but we told our server to slow it down a bit after the second course, and she did listen to us. I'd highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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This was a wonderful fix Preiss meal. All the courses were served in a wonderful way. The ambience is wonderful and I couldn't have had a more enjoyable time. read more

We happened to get a very quiet booth in the bar which was romantic and comfortable. We both had fish which was prepared perfectly and very tasty. We shared a delicious dessert and overall had a great experience. Staff was friendly and helpful. The martini wasn't the greatest but everything else was. read more

Our first time here and was recommended to us as a place to try. We made a reservation for last seating of 8:30 and they were able to oblige. Driving up to the reataurant, we were amazed at a breadth of the place. Extremely upscale and charming. When we got seated, we were given a price fixed menu of $60...which we didn't know upfront. The wait staff mentioned we could sit at the bar to order a la carte and few minutes later, our waitress kindly explained to us and also allowed us the option of ordering a la carte at our table. That was extremely accommodating and a definite big plus in our eyes. My son got from the price fixed menu, of which he got pasta chicken broth soup to start as an appetizer. He enjoyed the aroma of the broth but thought that was just alright. He got the bistro steak medium rare which was cooked to perfection. It also came with some small potatoes which was cooked perfectly and had a good crunch to it. For dessert, he got the chocolate cake with one scoop of vanilla ice cream. The cake was stupendously large and moist. My wife and I shared the grilled zucchini for appetizer and it basically was four thinly sliced zucchini grilled and drizzled in some type of amazing sauce. That was extremely tasty. I had the bistro steak for my entree whereas my wife had the shrimp scampi. This dish typically come over a plate of pasta but they were able to satisfy my wife's request since she has gluten allergy and put it over a bed of salad. All in all, amazing food and fabulous decor. Plus, our waitress was super attentive, helpful, and also gave my son a free taste of a non-alcoholic drink. We very much appreciate the service and highly recommend this place. read more

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Outstanding restaurant in the Berkshire's. Elegant without the fuss. Beautiful grounds which makes the atmosphere a delight. Outdoor seating is available in addition to seating indoors in two separate dining rooms. The salads are dreamy and dressed with edible flowers. Colorful and tasty. The pasta was a home run- pork and beef ragu. The chicken was perfectly roasted and plated, served with Hen of the Woods mushrooms. Desserts were also included with the Prix Fixe menu- would recommend them all! read more

This review is for Dining Under the Pines. A great experience, smooth ordering process and our food was ready right on time as soon as we arrived. The atmosphere really is great, and it's nice to be able to eat underneath the trees and the picnic tables all seem new too. The pick up and ordering tents are very organized, and it's nice that they play music that creates a nice ambiance without being too obtrusive. The food is very tasty and high quality as well. I've never dined in their main restaurant but the burgers were like a more premium Shake Shack burger. The Roasted Chicken and Keftka sandwich were both flavorful and cooked well too. The Roasted Chicken had a beautiful presentation too. Overall, great food and experience! I would recommend Dining Under the Pines at Mezze. read more

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Food is wonderful. Service is extremely friendly. Always an enjoyable meal in a very pleasant location. Anytime we are in Williamstown we make a point of dining here. read more

The food here is top quality. I would call it upscale rustic authentic Italian cuisine. Staff is top notch and ambience is relaxing. Well worth the trip there if you are in the area. read more

I admit when I looked up the contact info for Mezze online I didn't find out it was a pre-fixe for $70. I might have thought twice. So it wasn't until were seated that I found out. I dislike being forced to have a first course and a dessert. Sometimes if I'm not that hungry I might even have two starters. The atmosphere was lovely and the service very attentive so we stayed. Sadly the food didn't live up to the setting. I didn't find the options very interesting. We both opted for the plain green salad to start. It was very bland, lots of huge pieces of various lettuces that were impossible to eat and slightly wilted. There were a few croutons and a couple of cherry tomatoes sliced in half, maybe a thin slice of cucumber or two. I opted for the chicken on the advice of the waiter. The seasoning on the skin was nice and it was crispy but over salted. The chicken itself was a bit dry and its surroundings unimpressive. I ordered the sour cream cake with nectarines (being August I thought there would be a lot, there weren't). The cake itself was meh. A scoop of ice cream might have helped. I did like my husband's pot de crème or boudine(?) better than he did. We were disappointed overall for such an expensive meal. read more

Both service and food quality were excellent! Chicory salad and shaved fennel were delicious as was the perfectly cooked hanger steak.

Lovely dinner. The chef is clearly attentive to details, both in designing the dishes he puts on this prix fixed menu, and in the daily service of the dishes. We had a delightful evening. read more

If you define Mezze as 'tapas' or 'small plates' prepare to be fooled by the prix fixe 3 course $54 pp menu with a cocktail menu that means business. Formal room with tables widely spaced faces a busy road. The sweet waitress recites the specials, including 'hawk' fish (actually hake) that arrives undercooked. Seasonal sun chokes and asparagus are tasty, steak frites could feed a family! Desserts hit the mark -- smores, sorbet and pannacotta. A well behaved golden retriever under the next table enjoyed the vibe. read more

We went to Mezze to celebrate my birthday. The staff was friendly and professional. The prix fixe menu had limited choices but everything we had was delicious. The steak and fish beautifully prepared. I highly recomendable this restaurant if you are in or near Williamstown. read more

We wanted to share an amazing experience we had at Mezze, unlike at any other restaurant we have visited. My wife had looked at the menu ahead of our visit, and had found an appetizer that she was looking forward to. When we got to the restaurant, that item was not on the menu, and the server explained that the menu changed daily. When ordering, my wife didn't like any of the other appetizers, so didn't order one (even though it was a 3-course prix fixe menu). A few minutes later, the manager came by and said the server told her that my wife had not ordered any appetizer. My wife explained that she was looking forward to the appetizer (a trout dish) she had seen online, and none of the others appealed to her. She asked my wife if she could have the kitchen making something else for her. She suggested French fries, and my wife said that would be fine. Our appetizers came, and then a few minutes later, the manager brought us the trout dish my wife had seen online. She explained that the chef had found the ingredients in the kitchen, even though it wasn't on the menu for that night. We were shocked that the chef had persevered to meet our needs. Later, when our desserts came, our server brought us an extra dessert, "a gift from the chef because of our earlier disappointment." We somehow managed to enjoy all three desserts, even though we had already had three appetizers and our two entrees! All of the food was wonderful, and this was a great example of a kitchen that went way beyond the expected in order to please us. We were so impressed that we would return to this restaurant at any time. read more

This is our third or fourth visit to Mezze in Williiamstown, Mass. As usual the food was extraordinary, the views of the Berkshire Hills was impressive, and the service was spectacular. We both had the Taglietele with a pork ragu sauce. It was delightful and very flavorful.. We told the waitress how much we liked it, and she brought over the chef's wife who told us they recently went to Rome to study various dishes, and they prepared this dish with house made pasta cooked to perfection based on dishes they had in Rome. A bottle of Barolo made it extra special. My gazpazho was very flavorful and smooth, The deserts were lovely together with French pressed coffee. An overall enjoyable dinner. read more

Delicious food. Disappointing service. Folks bringing food to table were great. Our waiter and the hostess were disappointing. Ambiance- lovely. read more

Another year, another show at WTF (No, that stands for Williamstown Theater Festival)! And that means another dinner at Mezze. Their 5 pm opening on a Sunday is perfect for arrival after leaving the theater. Of course that means a large influx of patrons all at once. But they are obviously accustomed to it as staff very efficiently meet, greet and seat all comers. Our party of eight were professionally served throughout the meal. Water glasses were refilled as needed, and dirty plates and serving dishes were whisked away as needed. The menu still had some holdovers from last year, but I can't vouch for their preparation being repeated. Last year, the Garganelli ($25) was popular with our group and I decided to order it for myself this year. It was delicious. Just a little bit of spicing in the tomato sauce, an excellent Italian sausage with a coarse texture that I wished there were more of, braised beef and pork bolognaise, and some bone marrow crumbs that added a crunchy texture to this pasta dish. My wife ordered the Hen of the Woods appetizer ($20) as her main course since she enjoyed that dish so much last year. This year's preparation had an egg yolk, and ham crumbs over the mushrooms on broccoli puree (and was $3 less expensive). She thoroughly enjoyed it once again. We ordered four different desserts ($8.50 each) for the table to share. I think the overall favorite was the Black Raspberries with lemon curd, shortbread, basil, and meringue. A very strong second was the Gammelgarden Buttermilk Panna Cotta with red raspberries. Possibly a tossup for second was the Chocolate Layer Cake with chocolate crumble and sweet milk ice cream. While the Angel Food Cake with strawberry pudding bar, vanilla cream, and roasted strawberries was the least favored, I think that was because people tended to view it as too closely resembling a simple strawberry shortcake that they make at home. I for one, really enjoyed the angel food cake and strawberries and got to eat an extra portion. Their coffee is served in a French press and is rich and robust. I don't recall what the wine was that the table shared, but I know it went very well with my pasta dish. read more

Mezze Bistro + Bar - Garganelli - pasta with spicy tomato sauce, Italian sausage, braised beef & pork bolognaise, & bone marrow crumbs. - Bars Near Me - Williamstown, Massachusetts

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Best balance of cuisine and ambience in the area. Price is fair for the quality of ingredients and skill.

I'm so happy our hotel (Tourists) recommended Mezze to us. Everything from "hello" to "good-bye" was amazing. Shout out to the bartender for making our Oaxaca Old Fashioned strong, just the way we like them. The parsnip soup had such unusual toppings but the taste was perfect. The bolognese was superb. The apple and cranberry crisp was the perfect ending to a perfect meal. All the servers were courteous, knowledgeable and friendly. We decided to dine indoors because it was chilly outside but they spaced out the tables in perfect socially distanced style and we felt safe. Our biggest issue with Mezze was that we didn't make a reservation here for every night of our stay, it was so good. I really hope that restaurants like Mezze are able to survive the pandemic because I'm already looking forward to going back. read more

We did takeout. The food was good and the staff were friendly. Unfortunately the issue is the sticker shocker. The portions are average to small and the prices are steep for good but not exceptional food. A meal for two (vegetarian no less) was $80 excluding drinks. For that amount of money I expect to be wowed, and I was not. read more

An utterly phenomenal culinary experience in the heart of Berkshires. We are perpetual snow tourists in this region. If you ever travel with kids, you know they are picky. That creates a conflict of interest where kids want foods that adults aren't very excited about. Well, this place has great choices to keep both adults and a 6 year old happy. So far we have only ordered takeout, but we are looking forward to a sit down experience. My kids loved crispy turmeric potatoes and adults loved the farm beets. Kids had the pasta which even in takeout container tasted Al dente (yay!) and everyone loved herb roasted chicken. Hope to return here soon. read more

Mezze, Oh Mezze you saved my Friday night. The pick up bolognaise a true Covid delight. The service was grand, the pines quite divine, It continues to be culinary so fine. We're seasonal people, so soon it will be a longish commute the next times two or three. Til then I commend such great service so kind, Delicious, inspiring and at top of mind, Will be your fine dining in our hearts entwined with hopes that next year the world is refined. read more

I'm not sure why this restaurant doesn't have a Michelin star. I've eaten at Michelin starred restaurants and this meal was better than any of those. Always, there's *some* detectable minor flaw in the dish or presentation, but not here. Perfect meal. read more

Fabulous! Great experience- not a place for a quick bite- at least not in Oct 2021. We had Fixed Price three course meals, and no regrets. Everything was prepared nicely and staff were great. The menu apparently changes frequently, so you maybe disappointed that the miso Brussels Sprouts are not available, but odds are something else that is phenomenal will be on the menu. Nice wine menu with interesting offerings not all pricey! read more

On a trip to Williamstown, based on reviews we made reservations at Mezze. We were disappointed in the food completely. The short ribs were dry with no flavor whatsoever and the salmon dish was "fishy" (if you eat fish you know that any fish that has a "fishy" taste is old) The desert was even more disappointing. The atmosphere was cute and the waitstaff friendly ~ but not worth the $52 price fix menu offered per person. read more

Definitely recommend Mezze. Everything was excellent. Great staff, great old house (used to be Le Jardin), great food, great views. Excellent place for a date night. We had the Hen of the Woods mushroom appetizer (egg yolk, fava beans, duck confit, ham crumbs) and it was perfect for two people to split and was really delicious. We never did receive any bread. The Garganelli Pasta (I called it Gargamelle Pasta, get it, from the Smurfs?) was really yummy. It had braised pork, beef shank, Italian sausage, and tomato sauce. All the ingredients were fresh and local so I was glad they kept it simple. My husband had the duck breast and loved it. I was a little confused by the "small plates" concept, since the prices seemed to match big plates, and the portions were huge. We didn't have room for dessert, but it's always good to have a reason to go back. :) It's best to make a reservation, since every table was taken, even on a Sunday night. read more

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Not much to say about this place aside from the fact that it's overrated. In addition, the service lacked on so many levels. The menu is limited, offering options of mediocre taste. There was not one thing that I was impressed with. We had to ask to be served, no one asked how our food was, we asked for the desert menu and then again the check. It was just too much work for nothing. This laid back Berkshire menu and laid back service should be overlooked. read more

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Decided to take a quick trip to Williamstown just to get away. Stayed right down the street from this fabulous restaurant! Went on a Friday and tried the tasting menu. We were sat by the fireplace and had great service the entire time. The food was FABULOUS! From the beet salad, to the the braised short ribs, to the chocolate pudding everything was fantastic! Highly recommended. What a treat!! read more

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Food was excellent. Orecchiette bolognese was excellent except the pasta was penne not orecchiette (not important). Hanger steak was thick, tender and flavorful - more like a tenderloin. Flame roasted peppers were plentiful and flavorful. Service was excellent. Will definitely go there again. Highly recommended. read more

Wow, what a shame. Short on oysters (they ran out!), unwilling to cook my burger medium rare (Server emphatically claimed "We do it our way, cooked through"), our beef cabbage soup arrived ice cold and was barely enough to cover the bottom of the bowl (we sent it back for both reasons), the Brussel sprouts came out absolutely burnt, the service was non-existent and indifferent. We were exhausted by the experience! Our family had been coming here for decades. No more. Not coming back. PS Finally an owner/manager (?) appeared, but only as we were awaiting our check, and she comped the meal. That was nice, yes, but, unfortunately did not change our experience or our conclusions. read more

Fabulous! Great experience- not a place for a quick bite- at least not in Oct 2021. We had Fixed Price three course meals, and no regrets. Everything was prepared nicely and staff were great. The menu changes frequently, so you maybe disappointed that the miso Brussels Sprouts are not available, but odds are something else that is phenomenal will be on the menu. Very Nice wine menu with interesting offerings not all pricey. Matty, their wine specialist is approachable, knowledgeable and has excellent offerings. Most restaurants of this quality start with wines over $40 a bottle- but not here. We have had the St. Amour Beaujolais a few times and a Spanish Monestrell and we are always impressed. We have been back since oct '21 several times and although pricey, it Never disappoints! read more

If you're looking for a special meal out in the mountains, this is it. My husband and I had a wonderful meal here. They're going above and beyond with heaters on their deck to make dining options continue to work during covid. We ate here with their fixed price menu and everything was delicious from start to finish. I will say that I didn't find the service to be particularly warm or engaging. The stress of the new conditions shows through to some extent, but Mezze deserves a lot of credit for making fine dining work in these challenging times. read more

Even in the midst of a pandemic, Mezze is divine. Every single course of the prix fixe menu was flavorful and delicious. I had the Brussels sprouts and salmon. My husband had the candy squash and steak. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We love this place. read more

This place is a little gem. High end food with great presentation and flavor. The service is top notch. It is more on the quite side but not boring. read more