Branch line knows what they're doing. Their menu is small but it's because they do an amazing job…read morewith what they have on their menu. The space is absolutely gorgeous and has indoor and outdoor seating (a heated tent during the colder months). The staff is kind and knowledgeable, too. Their brunch is a must try.

There were 8 of us on a Saturday night and we had a great time. The table was ready upon our…read morearrival and the staff could not have been nicer. The place was packed but it never got super loud due to the high ceiling. The food was good with the star being the pea pod salad and polenta appetizers. Most in our party had the rotisserie chicken and assorted sides and they were happy. It is a great place to be social, while eating comfort food and sipping on creative cocktails/mockcocktails. Plenty of free parking in the garage across the street.

we had this amazing white sauce seafood pasta, and it was fantastic. the seafood was very flesh and…read morethe white wine based sauce was so delicious. also to mention, the home made pasta was so tasty. we will definitely come back to get the pasta again! thank you.

parking is street…read more booked a table for saturday lunch the night before. credit card is charged $25 to hold and they'll take it off your bill. we ordered the soup of the day, chicken and vegetables, caprese, the trio ravioli, seafood pasta, and a couple of cappuccino. soup was nice, was accompanied with bread. very comforting bowl of soup. seasoning come through each bite. the more i ate it, the more i realized it was just a little bit on the salty side for me. caprese was very fresh, all the ingredients were really fresh. the mozzarella is the denser type. my ravioli plate was great. a good size, you can taste the freshness of the ravioli dough. my favorite was the cheese. there were corners of the ravioli that were a bit al dente. the seafood pasta was not at its best. the seafood served was fishy, not fresh. when the plate was brought out you could smell the unsavory fishiness. i personally wouldn't have serve the seafood at home if it gotten to that stage. for dessert we got the crème brûlée and mango panna cotta. we loved the crème brûlée. the shell was nice and hard, flavor was good. the panna cotta was a bit dense for our own personal liking. i got one cappuccino at the start of the meals and a second one during dessert. second one was a lot stronger than the first. both were good. the restaurant should update their menu to reflect the correct pricing. menu shows $3 and was charged $4.95, doesn't leave a good taste when that happens. for carry out, we ordered the chicken pesto and italian sandwich, both very good. all the ingredients were flavorful and really fresh. the rosemary they include on each sandwich is a really nice touch. it's actually a fresh (not dried) cut of a rosemary branch. i took it and infused it with olive oil at home to accompany the sandwich. happy to return and try other dishes.

Was so amazing and the workers were all so nice. High quality food and service. Will be back!read more

Spectacular food, amazing workers, fast service, fresh food everyday, nice atmosphereread more

Our second time here, the first being a few years back. Came here after watching a movie next door…read moreat the Majestic theater. The ambience is great - large space with casual vibes, lots of screens for sports and ample seating with both high tables and comfortable booths. The place was not too crowded but there were quite a few people there. It was around 8:30 when we came in so a bit later than the usual dinner time. The menu is quite extensive with a wide variety of dishes and even barbecue platter options. We ordered the smoked chicken wings to share - they came with a dry chili rub and 2 sauces - bbq and a Carolina mustard sauce. They were good tender tasty. For my main dish I ordered the blackened salmon with salad. The salmon was cooked well crispy on the outside and tender flaky inside. It came with deviled eggs too - which were ok - a bit spicy. The salad had cucumbers tomatoes and onions, but they were such tiny pieces and not a lot of- hard to find lol among all the greens. They should have either added more or just cut them in bigger pieces. They were literally like a few millimeters wide - almost microscopic!! The hubs ordered the root beer white russian drink which he liked. He ordered the rigatoni pasta which he enjoyed - tasty, tangy creamy with a touch of spice. Service was very pleasant- our server was very nice checked in on us frequently and even took a picture of us! Overall good experience and we'll be back!

Great spot if you're just looking to grab some beers and catch a game - the bar is well-stocked and…read morethe TVs are everywhere. The atmosphere is lively and fun, perfect for hanging out with friends. The food is not good, so come for the drinks and the company, not the menu!

This is a gem of an Italian restaurant at corner restaurant prices!…read moreThe chicken Marsala with the fresh pasta is the best I've had. Love the eggplant parmigiana too. The vibe is friendly and unassuming. Beats the North end Italian places for sure! Don't forget to sub out for the fresh pasta!!

Ordered delivery for a friend and she absolutely loved it! She said the pasta here is some of her…read morefavorite. The delivery arrived fast and the restaurant staff was really helpful and accommodating! Highly recommend!!

This was our first time coming here, and upon entering both the waiter and waitress were very…read morefriendly, attentive and gave great recommendations. There were a lot of options for food and it was hard to decide! They have everything from Shakshuka to their "croffle"! ( croffle- croissant waffle with different toppings) We shared a Nutella and hazelnut croffle, and had omelets. The croffle was incredible- very decadent- and the omelets were very generous with their portions and had toast and home fried potatoes! It's a small spot, but doesn't feel crowded at all overall great experience and would come back!

Came with friends for breakfast. I'm from out of town, but my friends are the regulars, so they…read morewere bantering with the waiter. Folks are very friendly and helpful here! There's tables mostly for smaller groups, but they easily accommodated us and another large group. I ordered the fig prosciutto panini, which was admittedly smaller than what I was expecting but delicious for breakfast. Coffee saved me from my early morning flight too-- effective and tasty. I think my only knock was that I'd have hoped my particular dish was a bit more generous in portioning, but given a look at the other things my friends ordered, this looks like it's not necessarily the norm across dishes. Great quick bite-- parking is pretty easy on this street in the morning too, so I'd recommend!

the butterbird 3/5 chicken tenders 0.5/5…read more Honestly would not recommend going here. I ordered online to pick up and when I got arrived there was no service person in sight. I waited for at least a couple minutes looking straight at my order. Someone just needed to hand it to me. I even made eye contact with one of the kitchen service people and motioned asking if I could just grab my order. Maybe it was a language barrier, but they didn't respond to me. I ended up just quickly grabbing my order myself. Can't say much for the interior as I didn't eat in, but looked pretty standard of a set up to me. As for the food, their standard chicken burger isn't bad. It isn't anything special, but not terrible. I was shocked at what they called chicken tenders. They are more like bites of chicken. Definitely not chicken tender size and the breading on mine was still raw. 100% do not recommend.

Chicken joint with an edge, Butterbird specializes in buttermilk battered fried chicken in…read moresandwich, tender and wing formats. There are a few different flavor profiles to choose from, including Korean pineapple, spicy Chinese, and Nashville. We got the Seoulja Boi wings (came with a ranch-based dip on the side) combo with fries and drink, plus a maple glazed Brussels sprouts aide. It was good - I've never said no to a crispy wing - but not earth shattering. The crinkle cut fries were solid though- crispy on the outside and tender in the middle. (A bit annoyed that my pickup order didn't include utensils as I had indicated in the online order form - they must've just missed this because the straw and ketchup were all in there.) Still, a good option if you're looking for a quick-service type takeout place around Arsenal Yards. They cook to order and you can't fry wings under 15 minutes, so best to order online and pickup.

Ordered through uber eats on a cold Sunday night - and pleasantly surprised with the food - both…read morequality and quantity! The combo kebab platter was very good - juicy kebabs, balanced flavors, and very fresh salad to go with it. I also got a chicken soup (not pictured) that came with bread - very hearty and warming on a cold evening. The rice pudding came as a complimentary item and was delicious - not too sweet, with a puddingy jello-like flavor. The only thing I could have used was some sort of sauce for the kebabs (a chutney or something). I've had the lahmacun before and it's also very good and flavorful. I'll be ordering again the next time I'm in town!

I just come here sort of often for Turkish Cafe and mostly with Eclairs, each worker makes very…read morepersonal unique coffee so that always surprises at full

My experience at Brighton Bodega delighted, impressed, and inspired…read more The restaurant (yes, restaurant, it's not actually a bodega) has an unassuming exterior, but once you're in, you realize it's much bigger on the inside. It has a cozy and warm feel. While the initial presentation is a bit scripted and stilted - it's fusion tapas, not rocket science - the staff here is great. Our server knew the menu well, and the host seated us quickly. The food blew me away, though. The Brussels sprouts were savory with a paneer-like cheese accompanying them, and the Mediterranean dips were unique and flavorful with crispy homemade bread to boot, but my favorite dish was the cauliflower au gratin. The cheese sauce was just salty enough, and the cauliflower maintained a great texture. I can't wait to bring my friends here.

Great ambiance and attentive service. Impressed with the combinations in the menu!…read moreItems: Dragon drought Burrata Confit Duck Buns Smash burger

I literally drove downtown in the rain, and it was indeed…read morearound 9:30 on a Tuesday night. (but I'm sure the record shops were closed, if there are even any still open these days) however that may be why the food was terrible so YMMV. I should have known better seeing that they did not sell shawarma that it was going to be a disappointing experience. I ordered the mix plate - around $22 total. The gyro meat was so dry that when reheated, took on a crunchy texture. The chicken did not please. it was lacking in flavor. The rice seemed to be basic white rice, which surprised me because most mediterranean/arabic restaurants have really great tasty rice. the bread that came with the meal was pretty good, but with the other elements of the meal being subpar, it was not enjoyable at all. The selection of drinks there is basic soda that's either high in sugar or high in caffeine, I suppose thats typical since many college students live in this area. I don't think I'll return. I finished maybe half of it, and reluctantly threw the rest away (I hate wasting food but this was not even food I would give to the homeless).

Ordered: Zaatar & Cheese Flatbread (~$8)…read more Aya's take: Being Lebanese myself, I love a good manousheh (aka flatbread) and didn't expect to see a place making them here in Boston. The Zaatar & Cheese Flatbread was made fresh. The zaatar was nicely spiced and slightly sweet which I'm not used to, the cheese they use is mozzarella which isn't traditional, and the dough is super thin crust which is also not traditional. Zaatar is typically earthy, nutty, and lemony from the oregano and sumac and the cheese should've been Akawi cheese. The dough should also be slightly thicker and fluffier. It would've been nice if they did the Zaatar on one side and the Cheese on the other side. We saw the table next to us get their's that way and I wish it was offered to us like that as that's my preferred option. Nonetheless, decent try and always happy to support an Arab business!