Delicious! I was in area for a show at the Wilbur and my friend and I decided to try MIDA. Excellent choice! We had the marinated olives and polenta as appetizer, delicious!! For our entrees we had the Lobster Scampi and the Gnocchi. Both were amazing! Especially the Gnocchi! So good! We topped our dinner off with Hazelnut and Chocolate Gelato. Also delicious. The wait staff is very friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend MIDA ! read more

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i wanted to leave four stars. its an italian restaurant and the server couldn't recomend a wine. its the first thing we're thinking about... that didnt matter because they were our friend at the table, and since it was our first time, it was nice for it to be their first time too, they were a joy. the host as well. and can we talk about the food???? i did not taste anything vegitarian, and i wouldnt; sure there's not much. but everthing i ate was exquisite. the tomato sauce on the short rib lasagna had the exact tart and rich flavor i strive for, the flavor that needs something, a starch perhaps, to temper its strength and depth. the clabrian chili in the spaccatelli was outstanding. using a tomato pesto instead of basil was so acurate there (though a great degree of fresh basil was incorporared not quite garnish, not quite cooked but stirred in with the pasta). my friend who cant handle capsaicin said it was quite spicy. tasting, we were fairly prepared to believe him, but the rest of us felt it closer to black pepper. and that highlights the nuance of calabrian chili, this dish let us both taste both, in neither way. it was something new. eat hear if you want italian in boston. read more

MIDA - Piatto Di Antipastti - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I really enjoyed my experience at Mida. Five of us came for dinner on a Thursday night and had a reservation for outdoors. Thankfully it wasn't too cold that evening, not sure if they have added heaters since then for colder nights. Parking was a bit of trouble for some of my friends, but it eventually worked out. Our waiter was very friendly and offered recommendations. We started with the arancini to share. The waiter also sent over bread and a free salad, which was so kind. For mains, my friend and I split the gnocchi cacio e pepe and the bucatini alla amatriciana. Unfortunately, they had run out of the lobster carbonara that night, which was our first choice. Both pastas were really good, but we definitely preferred the gnocchi between the two. Our waiter also split both pastas into two portions for each us when served. Overall just really fantastic service! For dessert, we shared the almond cake and tiramisu between the five of us. We were stuffed in the end and very satisfied with our meal! Would definitely come back! Prices warrant the food, portion size, and service! read more

MIDA - GNOCCHI CACIO E PEPE and BUCATINI ALL AMATRICIANA - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We came here for our anniversary dinner and absolutely loved it! We had noted on the reservation that it was our anniversary and right away the host congratulated us and served us a small glass of sparkling rose before we ordered anything. We did the Della casa and wine pairing and were not disappointed. There was a ton of food, and a couple special extras added In. The food was delicious and different without being pretentious. There was nothing we didn't like. Hi lights included the Arancini, the cheesy focaccia, and the tiramisu with fresh espresso poured over (and I am usually a pretty harsh judge on tiramisu) It was definitely priced fairly and service was great! Hope to come back for the unlimited pasta Mondays! read more

Good food but VERY small portions for the price.... we got olives, the seafood app with calamari and peppers and the arancini for an appetizer. Arancini were the size of a quarter, come with only 4 and are like $12. I got the bolognese which is good but 24 dollars for about 10 noodles. Staff and service are excellent but you're better off in the North End for larger portions and equally good food! read more

Came here for a celebratory dinner and the staff at Mida was so so kind, they really made our night! On Monday's they have an unlimited pasta option-amazing! I only wish they brought out the pastas a bit slower, as there were often many plates on the table at once, and a pasta was cold by the time I was ready to try it. read more

This is a new place. We came here for dinner in our adventure looking for a good place in Boston ... (trust me it's not that easy to find a good one) I was debating between 4/5 stars but I'll go with 5 stars for this new gem Reservation is necessary on open table if you are coming during the weekend. It gets pretty full. The dinner was amazing. They serve bread upon request and I advise you to try their breads. Yum The service was awesome and the selection of wine is very limited. Great place to dine for everyday dinning or date. I would definitely go back to try more foods on their menu. Keep it up read more

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Their Paccheri Bolognese is one of the best dishes I've ever had. I went on a Sunday for dinner while visiting a friend and now I know I'll go to Mida every time I'm back in town. The meat was seasoned so well, the breadcrumbs added an interesting texture, and the sauce was amazing. I started to crave it as soon as I had finished. I actually tried to convince my friends to go back again for dinner the next night. So good. read more

MIDA - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Recommend the arancini. Lasagna was average but the portion was very large. Personally thought the dried wagyu did not have much flavor read more

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Midaocre. While I continue chuckling at my joke I can recount what was an unremarkable experience. We had an 8pm reservation and arrived to a lively crowd. The hostesses asked us to wait a bit as the table was being prepared. Not a problem. So we migrated to the bar only to be told two of the stools were being reserved by the bartender. Okay, that was slightly new. The two stools we sat at had leftover glasses piled up as we just continued to wait. As we sat there we saw others come in later and get seated and a two person table behind us, empty the whole time. Finally after a while I went up to the hostess and asked if we could just sit at the two person table that was empty. They responded by saying that table was reserved for people coming in later and that at our table there was a couple still finishing up. A bit puzzled I asked, "Why don't we just sit now and the later reservation take the table that is still finishing up since they will probably be done by the time the other couple arrives?" They seemed puzzled at the idea and just said "okay". I didn't think this was a revolutionary nor contentious thought, but there seemed to be this weird grumbling at the idea. After just an odd and annoying check in we ordered drinks. Compliments to the bartender as they were pretty good and the highlight of our meal. We ordered the bucatini and the lobster scampi. Bucatini was fairly salty but that could have been the pecorino. Lobster scampi wasn't too flavorful. Seemed like meals that could have been made at home. So, that's where we came out on it and don't plan on returning. read more

The pasta was undercooked and so bitter, I think they put too much lemon in it. Especially, the service was terrible. We complained to our waiter about the food being undercooked and he said "well it's almost gone but I'll still check w the kitchen". After that he asked us again about the food. We said the pasta w lobster was a bit bitter, he was like "well it's how it's, other customers like it tho" the audacity to defend in front of the customers tho. He had such an attitude. I will never come back or recommend this place to anyone :) read more

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It was very important to me to support BOB on my trip to Boston, and LOVE Italian food, so I made sure Mida was on the must try list. Great service and ambiance. The tables are separated by screens and the servers were all wearing masks. Unfortunately the meal was a bit disappointing; cacio e pepe is my favorite pasta dish so I was very excited to see it on the menu and immediately chose that as my entree, my friend ordered the lobster carbonara. I'm not sure using gnocchi rather than spaghetti was the issue but I wasn't ecstatic with my dish... it was good, just not great. I should have taken the waiter up on his offer to order a different dish, but didn't want to be a bother. The lobster in my friend's carbonara was cooked to perfection, but all you tasted was the lemon. When she mentioned it to the waiter they refired another portion with less lemon and it was amazing. Overall an okay meal, with great drinks and attentive service. I would rate the service, focaccia and cocktails 5 stars but our entrees were at least initially a bit disappointing. I will say that there were a few other options on the menu that sounded tempting and looked good when they came out to other tables, so maybe I'll try the short rib lasagna or the carbonara with less lemon if we come back. read more

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MIDA staff were VERY knowledgeable and accommodating of allergies. The food was amazing, and service was outstanding.

Couldn't love this place more! We came in last minute, sat at the chef's counter, and had an amazing night! Aria (our server), Julia (the host), and the rest of the staff gave some of the best service we've had, the food was beyond words and the chefs were the kindest we've met. We will definitely be back! read more

I can see why Chef Douglass Williams is a James Beard Nominee for the Northeast! He has built an extraordinary team and created an award winning restaurant! We celebrated Valentine's early last week and so enjoyed the quaint atmosphere, the way the staff make you feel so special and the melt in your mouth food! Our waitor, Dan, was fantastic! Each dish we had was so delicious and very reasonably priced! We started with the arancini for an app which could have been a whole meal. I had the Rock Shrimp Carbonara which was to die for! My husband had the roasted chicken which he really enjoyed that night and again the following since it was such a generous portion. The baby carrots for a side dish were so well seasoned with sumac yogurt, almond and cherry and make sure to leave enough room for dessert with the tiramisu! Yum Yum Yum! There is ample parking on the street too which was a bonus! Bravo to the Chefs and to the Mida Team! Thank-you so much for such a lovely evening! We look forward to checking out the Newton location and to coming back to the Southend. read more

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Really great service, much better than other high end restaurants in the South End. Menu is tapas style. Very nice atmosphere. Pasta was best I've had. Octopus was a bit tough. Beef shoulder was very tender. Would come here again. read more

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I was really excited to try this place after reading all the positive reviews but I was quite disappointed with my experience. PROS: I really enjoyed the appetizers that we ordered: the Fried Polenta and Focaccia with Garlic Butter. The Polenta was crispy and rich and the Focaccia, although a little greasy, packed a flavorful punch. The two pasta dishes we ordered (the carbonara and the bolognese) were above average, but nothing like I had imagined based on the glowing reviews. The bolognese was better than the carbonara, IMO. Based on food alone, I would give them 4 stars. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming. CONS: The wait time. I visited MIDA with my girlfriend for dinner on a Wednesday night. We had reservations for 7:30PM but had to wait for about 20 minutes before being seated. Usually, I can overlook this wait--I understand that things can get busy in a popular restaurant--but what bothered me was what came after. After placing our order with our server (2 appetizers and 2 pasta dishes), we received our appetizers within 10 minutes. No issues there. However, it took over 45 minutes before receiving our pasta dishes. We had been in the restaurant for over 1.5 hours and hadn't even started eating our entrees. This really soured my experience with MIDA. Maybe my case is the anomaly. Maybe your experience at MIDA will be fantastic. But considering the fact that there are similar restaurants in Boston that are better at doing what MIDA does, I will not be returning. TL;DR - Decent entrees, great appetizers, ridiculously long wait time. 5 out of 10. Would not recommend. read more

Their focaccia bread slaps. Also I don't know if this is a pandemic thing only because I don't remember them having carbonara but the carbonara is fantastic. Kind of a lemony vibe. 10/10 will eat here again read more

I had really high hopes for MIDA. The menu looked fantastic and the vibe was great. Unfortunately the food we had really didn't live up to expectations. The lobster scampi was, in a word, SOUR. As if someone had poured a cup of lemon juice into it. My companion couldn't take more than a couple of bites, and I found it to be otherwise edible if not particularly appealing. Sad, because scampi is otherwise one of my favorite guilty pleasures, and this sounded so good on paper. Neither the complexity of white wine nor parsley was present to round out the flavor, just the tiniest of lobster pieces to top a dish that left us completely scratching our heads. The duck breast was good, and well portioned, but nothing to write home about and on par with similar dishes all over the South End. The tiramisu dessert was actually really nice and lighter than the typical tiramisu, which would have gone well with the sweet cream (?) gelato--which they at first told us they had, then later told us they didn't. Anyways, based on some of the other reviews here I'm not sure if the meal we had was a fluke, or if I had set my expectations too high. May come back to give it another shot. read more

Great ambiance, you can sit outdoor or in. The space is modern and bright, great for a date! The service was 5/5 -- it was my boyfriend's birthday and they gave us complimentary amaretto shots, olives, & mussels (all so delicious) The pasta was AMAZING-- best I've had in Boston! I used to live in the North End, so that's saying a lot. We got the gnocchi and the meatballs and they give large portions for a "trendy" restaurant. read more

A must come place for a nice dinner in boston with the gals! Came here on a Friday night, an hour early from intended reservation (got hungry LOL), and was seated immediately. Service was impeccable and the ambiance is nothing short of spectacular. The vibes and music were just great. Food was awesome. Highly recommend getting the gnocchi and lasagna, as well as the tiramisu for dessert. Will definitely be coming back again!! read more

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The pasta and entries are really delicious and the portion is about right. We had a table at 6pm in late June facing the sun. It is horribly hot. They should have installed either curtains or awnings to provide some shade. read more

This place is fabulous, strongly recommend, you can make a reservation on Open Table or calling the restaurant. On Mondays they have all you can eat pasta with salad and bread. The bar is small and adorable as well. I happened to find a lot of street parking around this area which was nice. Drinks: a vast array of options for beer, wine and cocktails a solid selection for anyone. I didn't have a cocktail but they looked incredible, i really loved their wine selection. Appetizers: we ordered the mussels and arincini, both a 10/10. The mussels came with a lovely light garlic red sauce and the most delicious garlic bread i have ever had, so good to dip in the soup. The arincini was so fresh, piping hot, with a crispy outer layer and creamy rice cheese filling accompanied by a home made sauce. Pasta: i ordered the lobster pasta and it was incredible, a good size portion but i had no trouble finishing the dish which was actually very light and satisfying. Some of the best pasta i have in Boston, you can taste the love put into this dish head to toe :) Dessert: you MUST MUST MUST order the tiramisu. This is probably the best dessert in Boston and maybe in my life I have ever had. Similar to the pasta it is so light and airy. I can't even describe it but the whole dessert is homemade and they top it off with a shot of espresso (drool), the icing on the cake, kill me now i am in heaven. read more

I came with some friends during restaurant week though I ordered off the regular menu: -Aracini -Foccacia -Bucatini All Amatriciana I've obviously tried more but I'll just discuss my latest visit.. The Aracini was good, albeit a little expensive. I'd definitely recommend. The Foccacia left a lot to be desired. I don't consider it nearly as tasty compared to a freshly baked Foccacia you can buy in Rome for example, which is asking for a lot. But I didn't really taste the garlic flavor and the seasoning left a lot to be desired. The Bucatini was decent and seasoned well. I would have loved if the pasta was handmade which it did not taste like it was. The guanciale was good and salty. Overall in Boston, I'd consider Mida pastas to be one of the better ones. This won't taste like pasta you get in Italy, nor will it compare to a nice place in NYC such as Marea. It feels like a better American Italian: decent seasoning, sauce is a little overpowering. If you like saucey pasta dishes, you will enjoy it for sure. Overall, Mida is a great spot for a date: cute, trendy, great ambience, there was good music playing as well. The only downsides outside of food was that service was a bit slow due to there only being 2 cooks in the kitchen from what I saw; food came out slow, our server was rambled. Is Mida a decent spot in Boston? Yes but I wouldn't say it's a can't miss spot. It does compare to like Carmelina's in the North End for example: decent food, decent place for a night out. But for the price, I am not really sure if I would highly recommend the place. read more

Delicious pasta! Also amazing service - I ordered take out and messed up the online order and they helped me change it. And then I forgot to request vegetarian and they were able to modify my dish for me (so glad because it was delish!). One of my more embarrassing ordering experiences but they helped me graciously. Delivery was always surprisingly fast. Will definitely order from here again (and hopefully it will go smoother next time haha) read more

MIDA - Bucatini (modified for vegetarian) - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Love this place! Love the food, love the drinks, love everyone and everything. Just a great and safe experience all around. Very attentive to my gluten allergy and even had two drinks sent over for my birthday. Just a great comfortable, welcoming environment! read more

For me, not being an adventurous eater, this place was a miss. If they had just one "normal" dish that most people are familiar with, I would have been happy. For instance, I would have loved shrimp scampi, but they only have lobster scampi with ricotta in it. Or I might have had the chicken with risotto, only it was spelt risotto. Even the tiny side salad had tons of pepper on it. I finally ordered the garlic butter panini and some arugula, and I didn't like that either. My friends seemed to like their food, but there was literally not one thing on the menu I wanted. The servers were nice, but the restaurant seemed to be understaffed. Also, it was their pasta special Monday where you get unlimited breadsticks, salad, and pasta, yet there were no breadsticks! Only bread. And no butter. The salad was just some lettuce with some radishes . Nice atmosphere and nice people working there, but expensive. read more

Since I moved to the apartment building right above MIDA, it's been on my list to try. And so when my roommates and I found out that there was an all-you-can-eat pasta night every Monday from 5-9p, I knew I had found my true calling. For $35, you can eat all the pasta you can handle from the 5 options they provide. I'm not sure if the five options change throughout the year, but our list included a Lobster Scampi, Spaghetti Carbonara, Ricotta Gnocchi, Bucatini and Bolognese. All the pastas came in a tasting menu size. You could taste the freshness of their homemade pasta, and everything was cooked VERY al dente. My favorite was probably the Bolognese and the Spaghetti Carbonara. Both were delicious, and I liked that they were small tasting portions because the carbonara is very heavy. All in all, I would recommend the "Mangia Pasta Mondays" if it's your first time or you want to taste test (almost) all their pasta options. I probably will not be doing this again, but will definitely return and order a full entree of Bolognese or Carbonara! read more

Very good food and service. Cocktail menu needs some work but other than that very nice place

I was led to hope for a better quality in general but was disappointed. Everything was also noticeably and consistently too salty. Overall it wasn't too bad but not so great either. read more

Maybe our favorite restaurant in Boston. Came here twice -- both experiences excellent. The first time was in February. There were two of us and we arrived fairly early in the evening but there was still only seating at the bar or shared table (opted for the latter). We ordered the spaccatelli al pesto and paccheri bolognese, both of which were very good, and a tiramisu. The waiters are attentive; they fill the water and bread frequently. We returned last week for a birthday and made reservations for 4 -- recommended. Though a quick turnover is generally expected for such a busy restaurant, they were very patient with our friend who was late looking for parking and I didn't feel rushed. The sourdough is served with a good fruity green olive oil. We tried the polenta side even though none of us are huge polenta fans at our waiter's recommendation. We are still all not huge fans of the texture of polenta itself, but the fried technique paired with the gorgonzola and delicately spiced honey was clever and we enjoyed the flavor profile a lot. The tomato pesto in the spaccatelli was hearty and filling; the texture of the nuts and light spiciness made it a great vegetarian sauce. The paccheri bolognese was a comforting dish. We also ordered the eggplant parmesan, which was done extremely well -- the texture of the eggplant was tender and melt in the mouth, and the taste of the eggplant was smoky and pronounced, not at all overpowered by the accoutrements. Crisp exterior and good acidity in the tomato sauce. This time we brought our own birthday cake, but the tiramisu was memorable for its slight saltiness and crispy additions. Also notable was the floral gin cocktail. The overall sense is that Chef Douglass Williams has a great grasp of flavors and fresh ingredients that is executed with simple but creative vision. You can trust his decisions. We will be back many more times! read more

To say service was lacking is a significant understatement. Our reservation was for 8:30 pm, and after being seated, no one checked on us until 9 pm. It took even longer to actually order, and I had to practically impersonate runway crew to flag down someone for the check. If the food was stellar, I could have overlooked the service. However, it was just okay. The salad and focaccia were the best parts of our meal. If I had anticipated that, I could have saved a lot of money. For close to the same price, you can have amazing service and food at Legal Seafood on the water. That would be my suggestion for anyone considering Mida. read more

Don't sleep on Mida! I ate one of my favorite Italian meals here, probably ever. I want to jump into a pool filled with the ricotta gnocchi and never, ever leave. Out of everything I ate, the arancini was my favorite. So well-executed and on top of that, the tomato sauce underneath was PERFECT. I do not say that lightly. The space is intimate and great for a date on a cold night. This is one of those places that will leave you feeling both satisfied and inspired when you walk out the door. I believe that I could sit down to a meal here with my worst enemy and walk out best friends. Great work, Mida! read more

Amazing restaurant, service, and one of the best and gnocchi dishes I've ever had. Thank you mida for always embracing the hospitality mindset read more

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I'd like to write an updated review - my friend convinced me to give this restaurant another try since I live next door and I'm really glad I did. This time the food was simple yet delicious! I guess they've changed allot since the opening day! Chicory Salad - I usually don't like fruit salads (I don't consider them real salads!) - but this was perfect for a light starter and it was refreshing! Lobster Scampi - This was the main dish I got and it was absolutely perfect. The pasta was perfect, the sauce was just enough and not too heavy and the portion was just right! Ricotta Gnocchi - My friend had this dish; I'm not a fan of Gnocchi so I didn't like this, but for someone who is a fan he said this was delicious was well. Overall, we did not leave any piece of food in our plates! So if you're sick of over-priced and overrated tapas restaurants in South End and you want a simple delicious dish that's gonna send you home with a happy stomach, I highly recommend this place. Enjoy! read more

Amazing. Do yourself a favor and order the garlic focaccia...the true star of our meal!

Came here for my birthday last night and WOW. Service was amazing, my water glass stayed full and my server (and server assistant) were extremely kind. The food was flavorful and I had no complaints. 10/10 would recommend. I will be back. read more

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This place has amazing food. Had a few different dishes. Gnocchi, spaccatelli, lasagna, and roast chicken. The lasagna was my favorite but everything is so rich with flavor. The frito misto is a must. Best calamari I've ever had. read more

In reality I give it about a 3.5-3.7. The food was a little above average for an Italian restaurant but it's definitely on the pricier side. We ordered the bucatini, lamb ravioli, and rice fritters. It was solid, nothing amazing, but that comes from someone who usually doesn't like Italian food. I went with my boyfriend. The service was solid. I would recommend those three dishes for anyone who goes though. read more

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Some of the most incredible Italian food I've had in Boston. Amazing menu, atmosphere, and service. I recently found out via Instagram that MIDA is a black-owned business, and they're open for takeout / delivery, so 100% recommend you give them some love in support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement now, and for many, many meals to come. (: read more

MIDA - Ricotta Gnocchi, Paccheri Bolognese, Lobster Scampi - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts