I've been meaning to come here and I am surprised how tasty the food is. The menu itself is not complicated so I ordered based on our servers recommendation. I had a good martini called the Blank PIane ordered the arancini, the he olives and the muscles. All were delicious! I had the roasted chicken and it was marvelously flavorhood on risotto and the arugula. It was juicy and flavorful this is one of my favorite dishes. I sampled the boar lasagna and it was good and the pizza the Bianca Pizza was good an fresh from the oven. The service was a little bit lacking because I think they will understand so I really didn't know where our server was but everybody was delivering and helping each other out so I suppose that was good...the only issue I have is the pizza was my daughter's dinner and that came late so they apologize and I request a free dessert for the lateness and our server gave us a tiramisu with a big M on it. It was creative I wouldn't say it's the best. I think I was very pleased with what I ordered and I do like the active ambiance. It's good for dates, families and parties. read more

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Have eaten there many times. Never disappointed . Initial greeting always welcoming. Service is sometimes off. read more

My all time favorite restaurant, MIDA you never disappoint! If you are looking for a unique Italian dinner experience with superb, fresh dishes and fantastic service, look no further! Short rib lasagna is a MUST, it's arguably the best thing on the menu. But besides that, any dish I have had here (cacio e Pepe gnocchi & carbonara are sticking out to me to note) has been truly excellent. Meals are so fresh and well-prepared, and the drinks and wines offered to go along with the meals are top notch. I have never been disappointed with anything here, and my most recent trip was no exception! read more

The food was delicious, and the service was impeccable! Ambiance was perfect for date nitght. read more

Here's the bottom line: the place is nice, just a bit loud. That was fine this evening as on the other side of the restaurant sat yuppie parents who allowed their brats to scream and yell. My friends and I had the rice balls for apps and they were great. There are many many employees all running back and forth. We were seated about 7:10 PM. I ordered pizza and was informed that it might come out before the pasta dishes my friends ordered. Fair enough, I eat slower and didn't mind. Yep the pizza arrived less than ten minutes later. 8:00 PM came and the pasta dishes were not in sight. And the pizza was now cold. Very cold. And our waitress was very busy talking to the couple sitting across from us who she evidently already knew or became friendly with in short time. Like I said the food is excellent. Everything else no. read more

I had never heard of Mida, but in looking for lunch place last week, found the Yelp reviews and decided to give it a try. We had a reservation for 11:30 and we were only the 2nd full table. But by the time we finished, the place was pretty busy - impressive given it was a weekday and it's HUGE. My husband and I both liked the atmosphere and decor - light, airy, clean.... We split the Arancini, which were DELICIOUS. I could have eaten so many more, but I appreciated the size (4 good-sized arancini). I got the Chicken Caesar salad and my husband got the fried chicken sandwich. The portions are generous, but not huge, and everything was DELICIOUS. We split the skillet cookie for dessert and it was the perfect size, and the perfect ending to our meal.. The only thing I didn't absolutely love was the bread with olive oil to start. The bread was actually REALLY yummy, but I prefer a flavored olive oil or butter. Our waiter was very kind and attentive. Overall, a really enjoyable meal (albeit a bit pricey), and I would definitely go back. read more

Mida - Skillet Cookie - Italian Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Mida never disappoints! The food, atmosphere and service are impeccable! Always a special night when we go!

Went to Mida Newton last night with several friends. Our waiter Calvin greeted us immediately, very friendly, very attentive, as were all of the staff that waited on us. Food was outstanding. We tried several items from the appetizer to the dinner menu list. Drinks were excellent, atmosphere was absolutely open airy and beautiful. I would definitely run back here. Would also like to try other locations. Thank you Mida for a wonderful evening and dinner experience!!! read more

We went to Mida for Restaurant Week. Great decor, large wide space opening with open kitchen and great service. Started off with the crispy calamari and our entrees were delicious and heavy such as the Bolognese, lasagna. The sausage Bolognese was the highlight so flavorful, meaty, and sauce was top notch. read more

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It was very good! We went for our anniversary dinner! The hostess to the waitress to the meal; everything was wonderful! read more

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Wonderful menu. Several unique options. Their pizza pie is wonderful. That means there's nothing on it but outstanding tomato sauce. We also always get the muscles which are very fresh. Only negative comment is it gets a bit noisy. And you will always need to make a reservation. read more

Only place I've ever had brunch where they were out of potatoes, sausage and bacon (despite being before noon and within walking distance of at least two grocery stores.) They didn't have advice about any timing when this might be less likely.... Stick to dinner! read more

The food at Mida is so delicious! The service is excellent even when it's busy they have everything covered with a great team!

Somewhere between a 3 and a 4 but I'm rounding up for the overall atmosphere, the proximity of a solid jack-of-all-trades place to my apartment, and the parking lot in the back. Like other reviews have mentioned, the interior is airy and bright and spacious, suitable for date night, girl's night, a special occasion, birthdays, etc. I counted quite a few tables, including some enviable looking booths, but do recommend making a reservation particularly for Friday and Saturday nights. My favorite of the dishes we ordered was the North Shore fritto misto, with generous, not too oily or breaded chunks of calamari. I liked the kick of the cherry peppers in the dish. I got a lot of calamari, but not much of the featured clam strips or oysters. We also tried the Sicilian mussels. Couldn't really taste either the pesto or the chili, a really tomato-forward dish, but otherwise the mussels were cooked well and the accompanying sauce would have been perfect with some more of the table bread. A word on the portion sizes - the photos don't do justice to how big even the appetizers are. Three of the apps are more than enough for two people. Second favorite of the night was the eggplant parm. Initially, I thought it was a little steep at $24 for a vegetarian entree without any sides but I ate my words when I tried that first bite. Beautiful layers, expertly crisp top, almost like a lasagna. I would definitely order this again. I didn't love the cheese pizza - it was a bit too thin-crust for me, and that's coming from someone who much prefers the toppings/cheese to the dough. If you're someone who loves fluffy/chewy dough, this pizza is probably not going to do it for you. Our waiter checked up on us often. Extensive wine and cocktail list. Bears repeating that there is a whole parking lot in the back once you make the right turn before the restaurant, as well as tons of street parking nearby. read more

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Went for dinner last night with a few friends. It's a beautiful restaurant with a fun atmosphere! It was very lively! The food was good and the espresso martinis were yummy. The arancini was delicious and definitely the best part. The insalata mista was also great. The bolognese was ok but wish there had been more pasta for the amount of meat sauce. My friends ordered the eggplant parm and the mushroom pappardelle. read more

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Food, service and vibe was excellent. The wine menu is outstanding - all (or almost all) Italian wines. On the night of our dinner, there was a focus on the Piemonte region. There is a wide selection of natural/low intervention wines, organic wines and commercial wines to choose from. The pasta is homemade. The desserts are delicious. The servers were responsive and friendly. read more

The food was very disappointing. My friend ordered lasgna. It came as a square thin slab. No sauce or anything. My pasta was unappealing but gluten free. I was sick for 2 days afterwards. The wait staff was attentive. It was very noisy. Ambiance was fine. I won't be going back. read more

Visited today and ordered off the restaurant week menu. The bruschetta shrimp appetizer was delicious! I enjoyed the pasta carbonara and hubby liked the cod. Dessert was amazing too. Overall an awesome dinning experience. read more

We went there for a party - 6 people. Even though we had a reservation it took 20 minutes to get a seat - ok it happens on a busy night, but it was a bit pretentious. The service was ok, not great. We had to pull them back to get water refills. We also had an instance where the incorrect food was dropped off and we had to pull them back to replace the food. The food was ok - it was really good, but not wow. And the price is a a bit much for a Newton (not Boston) Italian place. Again really nice place but it can just be better. read more

Great service. Really good food. Went on a busy Friday night around 6:45 and got a table for 2 in the dining room. They were full but not packed. Enjoyed the meal, main dishes of sausage pizza and eggplant parmesan. Food arrived in good time, our waitress and her support staff were very friendly and professional. Good atmosphere, a bit loud but this was expected for a Friday night. We will return. Food prices reasonable, my Athletic non-alcoholic beer was pricey at $8. read more

Mida - Eggplant Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Walked in at 4:00 pm on a Saturday and there were only 2 other tables being used. The host asked us if we had a reservation and we said no, and she acted like we were a huge inconvenience. She told us after awhile they could seat us but we had to leave by 5:30pm. When we sat down in the basically empty restaurant our host kept referring to us as having an "out time." The staff made us feel rushed and like we were not wanted after all we did was walk in and ask for a table in their basically empty restaurant. Food was fine but not worth the piss poor service. So I guess make a reservation if you want to eat there lest you be given scolding looks and an "out time." read more

I like MIDA. The space here is great... lots of good seating options. The bar is fine, a little cramped. Been here a few times before. The dishes are hit or miss. Some are excellent, like the Short Rib Lasagna. I love the pizza at their APIZZA in the TD Garden's Hub Hall, so always was tempted to try the pizza here. Stopped by, sat at the bar and tried the Pepperoni Pizza. The version here is very thin... and very good. Wines by the glass, well chosen. Friendly service. Recommended. read more

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The food is delicious and the service is amazing. Anything you order from the menu will be delish. read more

Great spot!! Huge menu. Lots of variety. Awesome wine. Definitely recommend. Can't wait to come back! read more

Mida - PACCHERI BOLOGNESE - Italian Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Decided to visit Mida for Dine Out week, and let me tell you I was not disappointed. I arrived on a Saturday evening and there was plenty of street parking. We decided to order off of the Dine Out menu and the regular menu. Everything was delicious, and the portions are generous. The North Shore Fritto Misto is a must to start! I also really enjoyed the thin crust pizza, which had a nice little spicy kick to it which I enjoyed but my sibling did not so keep that in mind. The service was northing short of amazing. The hosts were super friendly, and our waitress Taylor was outstanding. Ludwin (who I believe was their manager?) also checked in with us to make sure everything was going well, which I appreciated so much. All of Mida's employees truly made my first experience one to remember. I cannot wait to be back to try more food! read more

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Delicious food. The short rib lasagna was pretty substantive, though the brasato al vino rosso was a bit smaller (but still incredible). Our waitress was wonderful, and the restaurant itself had a very nice interior. read more

The perfect date night at their bar is a crunchy mista salad and the tomato pie with a great glass of red. I usually start with the Montalcino a Manhattan like cocktail that may be off the menu. If you have room for dessert the tiramisu is like no other even if you don't like tiramisu! read more

I'm going to be generous with the 5 star rating, but only because I see potential in the newly opened location. First experience was take out pizza. I don't know if the sauce, the cheese and the dough are salted, or if extra salt was added, but my first take-out pie was a bit heavy on the salt. Easy mistake that hopefully they remedy. However, all the ingredients were fresh and the pizza itself was amazing. It was perfectly done with a slight char. Second experience was dine in: The Atmosphere. Definitely felt like a South End Boston restaurant, but situated in Newtonville. Very cool space. Open kitchen. Lots of windows and outdoor seating. The ambiance is 5 stars. Compare this to Fiorellas, which feels so dark when I go. The food: The fritto misto was lightly fried and flavorful. Overall a good choice for appetizer. Lobster scampi was like bits of chicken-lobster, the tiny ones, all chopped up. For the price and restaurant type, I feel like I should see a large piece of claw and some tail in there. Not the best execution. However the pasta was fresh and the best part. Staff: Hostess was super friendly. Waitress was lukewarm, And you had some managers (?) just kind of idle. Kitchen staff seemed flustered, but held it together. OVERALL: Hopefully the oversalted pizza issue is fixed already. If so, this is my go-to pizza for take out. But the restaurant itself was very nice and the food was good. I think they'll work out the kinks. I am excited to try brunch there. Would love to see the pasta section expanded to with more sauce options, like ala vodka, arribiata, or tomato cream and some more fresh pasta choices. I know it's a big ask. read more

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I am glad I gave MIDA another try. When I first dined here I was underwhelmed by the gnocchi but the rock shrimp carbonara is exceptional. The staff is friendly, welcoming and very attentive. Love the old school r&b and neosoul playing at the restaurant. I found myself singing along to Usher and Destiny's Child and it was such a joyful delight. Without a reservation you may be able to find a seat(s) at the bar which has comfortable seats and hooks for bags. I loved my walnut st sour however the glass is choked up with way too way many little pieces of ice that I felt I couldn't fully finish the drink with full satisfaction. Great wine selection and the limoncello is a refreshing after dinner drink. Definitely enjoy a meal here solo or with friends/family. #blackownedmassachusetts read more

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Really wanted to like this place more but was slightly disappointed! I will say first off that service was A+ our server was super attentive and very friendly. Atmosphere is great, the restaurant is beautiful and also has tons of available parking. For food we got the special Caesar salad, artichoke pizza pepperoni pizza and cheese pizza, the mussels and the fried seafood starter. The mussels and the fried seafood were the best part with the mussels being my favorite, the broth was delicious. The pizza was just super underwhelming, the artichoke had little flavor and the cheese was burned on the bottom. If I were to come back I think I would just avoid the pizza and maybe try the pasta instead! read more

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Decided to come here on the weekend with a friend during dine out boston restaurant week. We decided to order the regular menu items. We shared the north shore fritto misto and I tried the rock shrimp carbonara, in which I was told that it was a newer entree addition to the menu! I loved the calamari and I believe that the carbonara could be improved, taste wise. The dish was overwhelmed with lemon zest taste and made it a little difficult to finish but it could definitely be made to taste better; it also lacked actual taste other than bitterness from lemon zest. I enjoyed the bolognese. Overall, I would come back and try other entrees/dishes ! read more

Mida - NORTH SHORE FRITTO MISTO, ROCK SHRIMP CARBONARA, & PACCHERI BOLOGNESE - Italian Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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The bucatini in one dish was cooked a touch under al dente. There was a distinct crunch. For the price, no crunch would be nice.

Food is delicious, especially the sausage pizza! Service is always five star, waiters are friendly and courteous. The restaurant has a lot of charm! read more

Love this restaurant and peoples they hav ca great food menu! But even better wine menu

Although I've had two less than stellar meals here (one dinner, one lunch), my husband had never eaten here so we decided to try it for dinner. We ordered the roasted carrots with sumac yogurt and cherry-almond condimento as a starter. We enjoyed the taste, however the carrots were under-roasted and we had to saw through them with our knives. My husband ordered the cod with farro, which he said was enjoyable although a bit over salted. I ordered the chicken, which came with an arugula salad and mushroom risotto. The salad had a delicious tangy dressing, and I enjoyed the risotto, although like the farro , it was a bit over salted. Unfortunately, as I began to eat the chicken, after a few bites, I noticed that some of it was under cooked and pink. I informed one of the staff who alerted the manager. When the manager came over to our table, he apologized and asked me if I wanted a different meal, which I declined. He essentially kind of shrugged and walked away. No offer to comp our dinner (although the chicken was taken off the bill), no offer of dessert or coffee. We were a bit taken aback by his almost apathetic response. On a positive note, the service was excellent. Water was refilled promptly, dishes were quickly cleared . Our waitress was very apologetic about the meal, and encouraged us to come back and give it another try. read more

Very tasty food. Like the open Kitchen. Friendly efficient service. Nice family vibe. Parking out back makes this a win. read more

The food is always delicious and the service is impeccable. We sat near the open kitchen and it was loud but so interesting to watch. The handmade pasta is yummy and our waiter steered us right when we couldn't decide between two menu items. Plus good cocktails! read more

I originally heard of this restaurant after attending a virtual cooking class with the chef at this restaurant hosted by Citizens Bank during the pandemic and had been wanting to try it ever since. I finally got the chance this past weekend. I went with my husband and some friends of ours and we ordered a lot. We started with the arancini, calamari and focaccia. The majority of us got the short rib lasagna for our meal and we also all got the skillet cookie for dessert. The portions were generous and everything was delicious. My only complaint was that the pasta was so thin in the lasagna, you couldn't taste it. However, there was PLENTY of short rib which more than made up for it. It was also a really nice space. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Mida Newton is always a great experience. We have dined-in and got takeout - both have been worth the value and have been delicious! The take out containers are nice and thoughtful (that matters when it comes to takeout). The service is great in-house as well, personable, professional and accommodating. I recently traveled to Rome, Italy and the menu / authentic dishes that Mida offers, brought me back to my trip. Happy to have you in Newton, cheers! read more

3 years running for our family to order The Feast of Seven Pastas for our Christmas Eve dinner. Never disappoints. And a bargain at that!!!!!! Next best thing to eating at Mida! read more