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    Mida

    3.9 (264 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Wine Bars, Pizza
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    MIDA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    PEPPERONI PIZZA
    Anna F.

    I can't believe google and Yelp don't have higher reviews of this MIDA location! We popped in for Mangia Monday (5 mains + salad and bread for $85) on MLK day. Parking is extremely convenient and we were able to immediately get a table as walk-ins. There's a special Mangia Monday menu you can make your 5 selections from. For me, the 10/10 rated parts of the meal were the classic carbonara, the campanelle bolognese, pepperoni pie, and the insalata and bread. The carbonara was creamy egg-y decadence on perfect fresh made pasta, the campanelle bolognese reminded me of a nonna's bolognese sauce I tried in Italy (it had this lemon-y flavor I couldn't quite place that I thought could either be a very good olive oil or possibly from the tomatoes- perhaps san marzanos), the salad toppings have the perfect texture and flavor- between the hazelnuts parmesan and balsamic, and the pizza is incredibly thin with a New Haven style cupped pepperoni and char, but all Italy flavor- with the light sweet and tangy tomato sauce and daintily placed mozzarella.

    Deanna B.

    I visited Mida on a Saturday evening toward the start of dinner service. It was not yet busy when I ordered, but by 4:30/5 PM, the lights lowered and the music got a bit louder. I had a wonderful server, Jean. I was between 2 wines and she poured a small taste of both, La Raia Pleo Gavi and Casa di Monte Biancospino Toscana 2023. I liked them both for their minerality but ultimately chose the Biancospino Toscana as the clean finish felt more suitable for my meal. I wanted to note the 2 wines I tried for future reference and Jean kindly brought the bottles for me to take a photo. I was provided bread and olive oil before my meal which was good quality as I could taste the olives in the oil. I ordered the Paccheri Bolognese with the pangrattato on the side. I have had this dish before, at this location but during a brunch service a couple months earlier. Mida's Paccheri Bolognese uses a pork sugo or sauce instead of a beef-pork or beef-pork-veal combination for bolognese. Upon receiving my meal, I noticed that there wasn't a lot of pork sugo and asked if I could get a bit more to add to my dish. Thankfully, Jean asked the kitchen and the kitchen kindly delivered! To add texture, crunch, and likely bulk, there's the pangrattato which helps mimic parmesan. The first time I had this dish I was a bit distracted by the crunch in the bolognese and realized it was the pangrattato. It's a nice touch but I don't need much in my meal so ordering it on the side this time made since for taste. My meal came with 18 large pieces of pacchieri. The dish was well-seasoned, with good flavour. It was slightly saltier than expected. The dish included broccoli rabe adding a bitter/astringent element to the dish. The amount of broccoli rabe was nice where it didn't overwhelm. This meal incorporated the 5 basic flavours (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami) and I really enjoyed it. Again, I received lovely service and enjoyed my dinner. I plan to return!

    Benjamin K.

    MIDA is a nice Italian place in Newtonville with a spacious, modern interior and lots of sunlight. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the breeze which was ideal. Our waitress was nice but the service was quite slow overall; they certainly don't rush you! I ordered a Shirley Temple (no shame, mocktails are lowkey some of the best drinks you can order!) and it was great, tasted very fresh and like they made the ingredients right there. We started with a prosciutto ricotta appetizer which included vegetables and toast. It was alright but the cheese was a little liquidy for me, and not quite as much prosciutto as I would have thought. The entree was what I was really looking forward to, truly noteworthy: the classic carbonara of vermicelli pasta, or maybe something a little thicker, but this is no ordinary carbonara... it's full of shrimp! I never had one of my favorite Italian pasta dishes that way, and it comes highly recommended. There were also breadcrumbs all over, not something I ordinarily really need, but it worked just fine here. I also tried a good amount of the bolognese which did not disappoint, and I kind of loved the pasta. I would describe it as appearing kind of like big shells, but they're actually very wide, round rigatoni I think. So check out MIDA for delicious pastas and a nice atmosphere.

    Hursuong V.

    Our group really liked the gnocchi (so pillowy) and the bolognese. The pizzas were really good as well. Service was attentive. This location is better for larger groups (we had 7) and has metered parking as well as a lot behind it!

    MUSHROOM PAPPARDELLE & CAESAR SALAD w/ Shrimp
    Daisy L.

    MIDA!!! YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! One quick sidenote the music was phenomenal. They were playing nothing but bangers. I wanted to try everything on the menu. I went with the mushroom pasta. It was absolutely the perfect amount of taste of mushroom. It was not overdoing it. The Caesar salad was perfectly dressed. The cookie skillet was warm. It was that texture where the cookie is almost in between raw but cooked, and it just melts in your mouth. I also got a fizz free drink. It was some sort of spritz with grapefruit. It was absolutely delicious. I spent $200 for four people which honestly it's not bad. We all got an entrée, we shared a pizza, we got one alcoholic drink,dessert and an appetizer. We had the pleasure of being taken care of by Julian I appreciated his kind service while it being our first time there. Would def come back and can't wait to try new dishes!

    TOMATO PIE, GNOCCHI CACIO E PEPE, TOASTED BURRATA SUB
    Dipali G.

    I loved everything about this place: the food, the ambience and the service Ambience: we came here on a Sunday morning and were greeted to a mostly empty restaurant that had a lot of sunlight peaking through the windows. I really liked that because it was nice and quiet enough for me to hear others at my table Service: really good service. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful Food: I loved everything that we ordered. The gnocchi cacio e Pepe was delightful and had this lemon zest which made it very flavorful. The gnocci also felt so well cooked and it melted in your mouth. The burrata sub was probably my favorite. The tapenade was a perfect compliment to the burrata. The tomato pie was also good but probably my least favorite only bc of the comparison against the other very delicious items. I also got the shakerato and it was really delicious Price: overall very reasonably priced

    Jennifer T.

    Went for the dine out Boston deal and it was disappointing. Can't comment on the regular menu much but the dishes served as part of dine out Boston were pretty underwhelming for the price. The 1st course appetizers were all nothing to be desired. Prosciutto melon- I didn't expect much but wow they lowered the bar even more. The presentation was lacking. The scoop of melon was watery and didn't taste fresh. And prosciutto was fine. The shrimp toast(?)- more effort than the prosciutto melon but was fine Mains I tried were the carbonara and chicken Milanese Carbonara- noodles too soft, bland Chicken Milanese- they used a sauce that's similar to a jam which was sickly sweet and tasted old. Just had that stale box flavor For dessert, we all got the pavlova and it was so sadly presented. It's a simple dessert that really relies on presentation but they just made a blob Anyways, idk if I'll ever come back. The pizza we ordered from the regular menu was fine and MAYBE we'll come for that and other foods but I don't recommend for dine out Boston. With drinks and 2 additional appetizers it totaled to $90 a person for 5 so that's why I was super disappointed in the meal

    Lemon pancakes
    Rowan F.

    We tried Mida for Sunday brunch - it was lovely. Fast service with good recommendations, amazing lemon pancakes, and surprisingly good iced lattes. It's right next to busy streets, so noisy, but the dedicated outdoor seating is a nice perk.

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    Haley L.

    Came back here after a five or six year hiatus. Went to the original location! This one definitely lacks some of the coziness of the original location but still had the hustle and bustle. We shared several things, the arancini, fritto misto, carrots, gnocchi, short rib lasagne, and one of the blanco pizzas. Overall, had a good time. Do I need to come back for one of their dishes? Probably not. The arancini and the whiskey cocktail were honestly fabulous, but everything else was a solid ok. Our server seemed flustered and was nowhere to be found and then all of a sudden would appear and take drink orders but they never came. Room for improvement for sure.

    Burata
    Robert S.

    First time for dinner at the Newton location. The ambiance was hip and decor was modern. The service was personal as Jeanie took very good care of us as she guided us through the menu and wine list. Food was excellent, you can sense that so much detail had gone to the preparation. Felt like my wife and I were back eating dinner in Italy. We'll definitely be back!

    MIDA SLAM - delicious! I was able to substitute the pancake for the French toast which was an excellent choice!
    Alisa G.

    I've been to their South End location and had a great experience there, so I was excited to try brunch this time around at their Newton location. Parking is definitely much easier around here, and there's even a free lot in the back. This location is also much more spacious, but with the same trendy vibes and decor as their Boston spot. The food was delicious! I enjoyed the Mida Slam, which came with scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, potatoes, and pancakes. I like a little bit of everything! I was able to substitute the pancakes for the French toast and I'm so glad I did because the French Toast was absolutely delicious! Crunchy on the outside but soft and warm on the inside!! So flavorful too. Bacon was nice and crispy, and the eggs, potatoes, and bread, you really can't go wrong with. It was a very hearty breakfast and I was super full at the end of it! Would highly recommend the brunch here, and especially checking out this Newton location!

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