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    The Cottage Wellesley

    3.4 (565 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Dan R.

    "Every summer we can rent a cottage In the Isle of Wight, if it's not too dear" (The Beatles) We had a terrific lunch at The Cottage to celebrate my granddaughter's dance recital and Father's Day. The Cottage treated the six of us beautifully. It's located in the Linden Square shopping plaza with plenty of free parking everywhere. The dining room décor is striking, with whites and blacks and gray and silver touches on the walls, artwork, and accessories everywhere. Our server Nayara was stellar, and I have to say the overall service at the Cottage was excellent, from the hostess station to the unsolicited fill ups of water and iced tea. And since I mentioned iced tea, this may have been the first time a glass of it came with an orange slice instead of a lemon. That was an unexpected, nice touch. We started off with a basket of bread that was still warm and was very good. We ordered two children's meals- the mac and cheese and chicken fingers & fries for $12 each. I should point out that one of the primary reasons we had lunch here was because she "loves" their mac and cheese, and she is quite the mac and cheese aficionado. The four adults went with a Black Bean Burger ($17) - with pico, guacamole, cotija cheese, baby arugula, brioche, sriracha aioli, and fries, a Grilled Chicken Sandwich ($17) - with provolone, grilled onion, paprika aioli, arugula, avocado, and fries, a Caprese Sandwich ($17) - with buffalo mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, greens, pesto, balsamic, foccacia, fries, and added chicken ($5), and the La Jolla Fish Tacos ($19) - with seared cod, bibb lettuce, cabbage, crema, pico de gallo, on corn tortillas. I had the tacos and chose a side salad instead of fries to accompany the two tacos. My lunch was very good- the salad was very generously portioned with plenty of lettuce, red onion, cucumber, grape tomatoes, and croutons. The fish tacos were fantastic; I really enjoyed the cod and the crema/pico sauce. Iced teas and one coffee were $4.50 each and the Kiddie drinks were just $1, And yes, of course they carry Chocolate Milk. We all enjoyed our meals, and my granddaughter was true to her word and finished all of her mac and cheese. The Cottage gets high marks on service, food, ambience and whatever other metrics you can think of.

    Fried chicken with bacon sandwich on the early dinner menu
    Shashu B.

    A great, if not a little messy, fried chicken sandwich on the early dinner menu. Came by around 4pm on April 4th and had a great meal in a comfortable space. Our waitress was absolutely wonderful and was so great with the kids that were with us. We very much enjoyed our experience

    Fruit cup
    Dana S.

    I went here with 4 other friends, one of my friends had loved what they had had and wanted to try their brunch selection after hearing good things from other people. One of my friends also knew the manager and he came over to greet us and welcome us. Our food was very delicious and the waiter, Jose did a great job checking to make sure we had everything we needed. The atmosphere was very open and friendly so we felt very comfortable. This was my first visit to this restaurant and I had an enjoyable experience here. I would recommend this place as a good place to enjoy your meal in.I will come again and try something else perhaps the French toast next!

    Delicious
    Kit D.

    We had an amazing lunch experience at The Cottage yesterday at the Wellesley location! I've been a "Cottage" lover for a while, but have been so sad since it closed in the Chestnut Hill location. However, this location is just as great! The restaurant is clean, classy, and has ample outdoor seating. It was a very nice day so we chose to sit outdoors. The service here is wonderful. All of the waitstaff and hostess were so nice and added to a great dining experience. We started off with some warm bread and butter, which were AMAZING, and ordered two "Watermelon Breeze" spa drinks. They were excellent! Tasted just like biting into a fresh watermelon fruit, though I would've liked them to be a bit sweeter. They also came with a hint of blueberry/blackberry, which was a great addition. For food, I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich which came with a side of fries, and my mom got the chicken salad sandwich and bowl of chicken tortilla soup combo. Everything was so delicious! My grilled chicken was perfectly cooked and the sandwich was assembled well. The cheese and fresh avocado were great addition, and it all paired well with the mixed greens and chipotle sauce. The fries were above average, so crispy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside. Definitely something to write home about. My mom's chicken salad sandwich was great, with some sweetness added to it because of the raisins. I also had to steal some of her chicken tortilla soup because it was just so good. I really liked the crunchy tortilla strips, and don't even get me started on the melted cheese, GAME CHANGER!!! A must try lunch restaurant in Linden Square!

    Beet & Citrus Bowl
    Carol L.

    Don't those grapefruit slices look delicious? Well pair it with beets, goat cheese, grains and greens and you'll be bowled over, Citrus Beet Bowl.

    We arrived for an early dinner after touring Wellesley College with our daughter. I had searched for a restaurant nearby to help provide us with context to the surrounding area/neighborhood. We were...underwhelmed. The ambiance was nice. Patrons were business casual as opposed to our college casual wear. But we were early (4:30/5p), so we were seated and ate quickly. It was the food that was not up to par. My biggest concern was the ahi tuna nachos. Pictured: you can see the "browning" lettuce. So unappetizing. We also ordered the chili lime shrimp...rather bland. Our mains were not much improved. If we return to the area, we will select a different establishment.

    Stuffed Avocado
    Katherine M.

    The cottage is truly a staple in Wellesley! They bring consistent high quality food, attentive service, and a good atmosphere. Prices can be on the higher side, but I've never had an issue with it as everything is fresh, local, and made in house. Good food is worth it - and the cottage has it!

    Lamb sliders?
    Linda M.

    Visiting family in MA and my cousins took us to the Cottage. Modern upscale eatery near a Starbucks. My cousin and I split the lamb sliders and Brussels sprouts. It was plenty of food for two females. The lamb sliders were nice and juicy but the Brussels sprouts were the highlight. I believe the blood orange vinaigrette gave it a nice zesty flavor. I could eat it over and over again. My son always is satisfied with steak frites. Who doesn't love steak? It was cooked to his liking and he devoured it. Always a good option for a teenage boy. Lastly my other cousin got the fish and chips. He grew up in GB and he is always on a quest for the best in the states. It wasn't his favorite since he thought the batter was too thick and it didn't make it crispy enough. He will keep searching in MA.

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    great food and fast service--very clean and upscale-!!!-very modern and comfortable--service was very good and considerate

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    Unsafe. I was robbed and the bathroom floor is so slippery it is unsafe. No one answering the phone after police were called.

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    Excellent lunch with nice decor and amazing (accommodating) staff. I was with 2 that have mobility concerns and they made it easy.

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    Wonderful food and service. Recommend a reservation and if you want a quieter table, ask for the side room by the windows.

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