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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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!

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

My favorite restaurant in Boston. The pasta! The service! The tiramisu! The wine! Even... the salad!!! Everything about this place is top notch and I love it so much. Don't miss Mangia Mondays or the tasting menu with wine pairings. Both are just... exemplary. I've had the most amazing, friendly, intimate dinners here. It feels like a special place with warm light and friends surrounding you. The waitstaff makes you feel at home and gives you great recos, while the kitchen staff just DELIVERS that amazing food. A great spot to catch up with a friend or impress a colleague or (in these weird times) order take out and feast at home on your couch. Don't sleep on the gelato! Yummmmm. I can't wait to be in person again!! read more

One of the best Italian restaurants in Boston. We started off with the piatto di antipasti, focaccia, lobster scampi and riccotta gnocchi. The antipasti offered a wide variety of meats and pickled veggies. The focaccia was delicious and the pasta dishes melted in your mouth! Will definitely be returning. read more

MIDA - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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One of boston's best! Absolutely PHENOMENAL food and incredible waitstaff made for an all around wonderful experience. The food was amazing!! Cocktails and wine selection were also impeccable. Definitely one of my new favorites in boston and hope to be back soon read more

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I almost never give reviews but this was one of the best meals we've had in a long time. The Paccheri Bolognese is one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. We've ordered from a couple of nice Italian restaurants since COVID, including Pammy's and Eataly, and this was the best. Highly recommend. 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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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

Our dinner was delicious. The roasted carrots and focaccia were great starters. Our entrees included the roasted chicken, eggplant parm and cacio e pepe alone with a side of polenta. The polenta was Great!! For dessert we shared the tiramisu and cake with citrus sauce. The service was professional and efficient and friendly. The atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming. Can't wait for our next meal at Mida. read more

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

Had a lovely NYE 3-course meal for two that was divine. MIDA is a real go-to place for all special occasions worth celebrating!

Enjoyed two nights while staying in Boston for a conference. Conveniently next to our Airbnb, MIDA became our go-to evening stop. We received exemplary service, personalized recommendations to our taste, and absolutely incredible food. Over the course of our stay we enjoyed a variety of white wines recommended by Lucas, and a white negroni recommended and made by Lucas as well (he's the best!). Highly recommended: white negroni, spaghetti carbonara, pork Milanese, pasta bolognese, and the gnocchi. Staff is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and polite. Best place to eat and drink if you're in the neighborhood! read more

Ordered take out from MIDA and it was excellent! We picked up the Bucatini and the pasta was homemade, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The ordering and pick up process was very smooth and the staff was friendly and helpful even in a rush of people picking up their orders. Will definitely be ordering again and hopefully returning once restaurants are able to reopen for table service! read more

I've only ordered takeout. The prices are a little steep, but every time I've received my order, it's been hot and delicious. I especially like the pasta amatriciana. read more

Bartenders was awesome even though it seemed she was being forced to close on a night she didn't know she was closing. Manager was very weird about it, but the bartender was a solid pro made excellent drinks kept the spirits high even though she seemed to be being treated less then ideal. Food was great. Loved the crispy polenta, ordered once item but was told it wasn't in house because it wasn't prepped to standard, good to know they didn't force it on my plate. Everything was great. Looking forward to trying the Newton location next. Manager.. be more thoughtful with your staff. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely delicious! I ordered the Paccheri Bolognese for delivery on Caviar and it was incredible. Will definitely come back here post-quarantine! read more

Went back there after a great first visit. Sat at bar for drinks and dinner. The fritto de misto was great . Came out in 10 minutes. After waiting an hour for mains I asked bartender if order went in, never checked, but said she will ask about it. Ten minutes later she appeared to tell a busser that she needed our entrees. 1 hour 20 min after ordering our pasta dishes came out . My bolognese was very good. My wife's cacio e Pepe looked like a half order and was ice cold. I told her to send it back but she said after waiting so long she'll just eat it. Btw, patron next to us ordered the same . Came out in 15 minutes was twice the size and steaming hot. The place has great food, servers are hit or miss. The mgr knew what was going on and did nothing. I love the food, but a very disappointing night. 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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Went to MIDA with my boyfriend and we sat outside - we got the buccatini amarticiana and the "gnocchi" but gluten free (he is gluten sensitive). The food was just ok - for the amarticiana, the pasta was pretty good but the sauce was incredibly salty for no reason, and the GF "gnocchi" was not gnocchi.. I think that should have been specified, it was just short macaroni. Portions are tiny for the price, we were hungry after spending $25 on each pasta dish. The place doesn't make me want to come back. The setup was cute. read more

The Roasted Carrots are amazing. And the sauce on the lasagna was spectacular. Will be back soon!

Living in Houston but growing up in the Boston area, my soul always longs for fresh homemade pasta that you can only find in Boston. Over a recent weekend trip to my homeland, my wife and I decided to quench our carbohydrate cravings, and visited three of Boston's top rated modern Italian restaurants: Bar Mezzana, Mida, and Sportello. Of the three, I rate Bar Mezzana tops with 5 stars, Mida with 3 stars, and Sportello with a disappointing 2 stars. I have posted full reviews of all three restaurants on yelp. Mida has the atmosphere I enjoy in a restaurant - modern, uncluttered, large windows, dim lights, and a large festive bar. We sat at a table as the bar was full, but if I go back, the bar is the way to go, for both food and of course drinking. The wine list was reasonable, and quickly a Cabernet Franc caught our eye, Domaine Du Rochouard. It was the highlight of the meal, and the price was under $55 I believe. The pasta was average, we had the bucatini all'amatriciana. I think all'amatriciana is pork cheeks, which can sometimes be, well, a little too porky. In this case, it was balanced, and not overly done. We shared it with roasted chicken, which again was average, a little dry and bland. All in all the food was good, but not the best. Something was lacking, a lack of comfort or umami somehow. read more

Overall great meal. The focaccia was the highlight - MUST TRY. The bucatini was fresh and had a great bright red sauce. Negroni was phenomenal. Ambience leaves a little to be desired (personal preference), but great execution all around. Will be back. read more

MIDA - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I love this place. This place is one of my favorite places in the south end for pasta. I had the short rib lasagna and it's to die for. Each plate has its own story to it. Highly recommend read more

amazing pasta. im sure the entrees are as good. We had a great time dining outside, and we had a great waitress who is very knowledgeable of the wine read more

I simply am out of words. This dining experience was the worst I have ever had. First, the small Harry Potter looking man/boy took my order. Of course, he tries to impress me by not writing down the order. Guess what happens next; my order comes out completely wrong and he goes back to aggressively bartending. He also offered my uncle a plethora of vitamins... Some dingus in the kitchen spilled olive oil ALL over my gelato. I checked the forecast, and it called for 0% chance of a 20% tip. If you are larger than 185 lbs/kilos beware of the negligent Barbie chairs that engendered 3 weeks of chiropractic and oral surgery care. read more

Great neighborhood place. Busy Saturday night and we called late to make a reservation. After a long time on hold someone came back to the phone and we were lucky to get five seats on the patio . No heaters out there but we were ready. The food is great; homemade pastas, frito Mari which was not greasy, inspired chicken with risotto. Good wine and great cocktails and above all friendly service. Worth the trip. read more

The service at Mida was fantastic and the cocktails were wonderful. Try the white negroni! Mida has a nice vibrant atmosphere, that felt modern and cozy. The food itself is good, but not amazing. I would expect a slightly larger portion of the gnocchi given it's price, though the texture of it was perfect. The tiramisu is good, but not classic tiramisu so don't expect that. It's very coffee foward and seemingly has no rum or booze. For appetizers the prosciutto really stood out, super high quality, melted in your mouth. It was perfect with just a drizzle of olive oil. Overall it's a nice place I would go back to, but probably just for some apps and drink at the bar. Maybe for their 35 bottomless pasta on Monday's too. read more

The food was delicious and I typically don't like Italian food but I was pleasantly surprised. I would definitely go back and try different dishes. The one con was the drinks seemed to be a little watered down but the service was great. Big plus it's black owned! read more

MIDA - SHORT RIB LASAGNA (in the front) & GNOCCHI CACIO E PEPE (in the back) - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

i've passed this place so many times so my friend and i finally decided to come for a celebratory dinner. we were so, so blown away by their dishes, attentive staff, and interior design. we shared the gnocchi and lobster scampi due to help from other yelp reviews. the gnocchi got a little too heavy towards the end of the dish and the lobster scampi had the perfect amount of acidity from the lemon. we also got the pistachio and raspberry sorbet - they put a little bit of olive oil on top, which was unexpectedly good! overall definitely coming again when i want to treat myself out! read more

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What can I say about MIDA? Well, for starters the food is delicious. The service is stellar! I love the team here from the cooks to the waiters and waitresses. It's always a new experience if I order takeout or dine-in. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. read more

I thought about going to this place too many times. Tonight I finally got there and was pretty glad that I did. Better than average wine by the glass program, cocktail list etc. really good honest food... nothing fussy but simple presentation and big flavor. Check out Monday nights for all you can eat pasta with salad and breadsticks for $35. read more

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