Madre Osteria

4.4

386 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Lively

Welcome to Madre Osteria & Bar! Located in Milton, MA on the ground level of Milton Landing overlooking the Neponset River. Offering a modern approach to classic, rustic Italian cuisine created by Chef Sam Curtis. Think house-made Foccacia and specialty grande meatballs. Entrees include Truffle Risotto, Braised Short Rib, and Wild Boar Ragú. In addition to Italian and seafood dishes, we also offer gluten-free and vegetarian options.

The interior design of Madre is both elegant and casual. We offer a full bar and wine list. Seating options include tables, high tops, a bar, and a beautiful outdoor patio.

We are right down the road from our sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Yellow Door Taqueria in Dorchester - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!

A handful of other places nearby include the Forbes House Museum, Boston Medical Center, Carney Hospital, Dorchester Park, Lower Neponset River Trail, and more!

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
88 Wharf St, Milton, MA 02186-3429
Phone number
(617) 322-9548
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Sun 11:00–23:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Fernando
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Experiences

Madre's Family Style Sunday Supper
US$30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Family Style dining experience with a set menu, from 4pm - 9pm. The menu is a choice of salad (Caesar or Harvest Salad), choice of pasta (Bucatini, Angel Hair, or Gluten free) with Chef's red sauce, meatballs, and Italian sausage. Includes Focaccia and seasoned dipping oil with butter
Celebrate Easter at Madre Osteria
20 Apr 2025 only
Join us for Brunch 11am-3pm or dinner 3pm-10pm for all your Italian favorites.
Celebrate Mother's Day at Madre Osteria
11 May 2025 only
Join us for Brunch 11am-3pm or Dinner 3pm-10pm and enjoy all your favorite Italian dishes with Mom!

Offers

$1 Oysters at the bar 4pm-7pm daily
Multiple dates available
Sun - 16:00 - 19:00,Tue - Sat - 16:00 - 19:00
$1 Oysters from 5-8pm or until we run out. Only available at the bar, 1st come 1st serve!
Appy Hour at Madre Osteria
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 - 15:00, 16:00 - 18:00,Tue - Sat - 16:00 - 18:00
Enjoy delicious bites & snacks from 4pm-6pm at Madre Osteria! $1 oysters House-made Smoked bluefish dip with chips Meatball & Burger Sliders Arancini Tinned Fish Plate Caesar Salad Crispy Brussels Spouts AND MORE!
Live Music Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Multiple dates available
Thu - 18:30 - 20:30
Live music from 6:30 - 8:30pm.

Popular dishes

BurrataUS$17.00
fig, ricotta, prosciutto, frisée, toast points
Madre's MeatballUS$14.00
house-made grande meatball in sugo al pomodoro sauce
House-Made FocacciaUS$9.00
fresh focaccia, olive butter and fava bean hummus
Marsala Funghi al FornoUS$13.00
roasted mushrooms, ricotta, parsley-dill vinaigrette
Crispy PolentaUS$12.00
whipped goat cheese, pecorino, golden raisin vinaigrette
1/2 Dozen OystersUS$18.00
cucumber mignonette, cocktail sauce
Mussels PanzanellaUS$16.00
Focaccia croûtons, saffron, tomato, calabrian chili
Crispy Fingerling FriesUS$8.00
parmesan, parsley, house-made aioli
Classic CaesarUS$12.00
romaine, sourdough croutons, parmesan
Sausage & Mushroom PizzettaUS$16.00
mozzarella, red peppers, basil, tomato sauce
Eggplant RollatiniUS$15.00
herbed ricotta, pomodoro, tomato mozzarella salad
Calamari FrittiUS$17.00
lightly battered, spicy marinara
AranciniUS$12.00
prosciutto, pomodoro, pecorino

Secondi

main dish

Mamma's Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$19.00
sugo over bucatini
Wild Boar RagúUS$26.00
Fresh pappardelle pasta, Tuscan kale, house soffritto tomato sauce; gluten-free available
Chicken ParmigianaUS$27.00
fresh mozzarella, sugo, served over bucatini; gluten-free available
Funghi RisottoUS$23.00
mushrooms, peas, parmesan, shallots & garlic
Pan Roasted SalmonUS$26.00
roasted brussels sprouts agrodolce
Rigatoni a la VodkaUS$20.00
spicy vodka sauce, roasted garlic, parmesan & basil
Tuscan Sausage GnocchiUS$25.00
sausage, broccoli rabe
Nonna's BologneseUS$24.00
beef, pork, pancetta, brunoise vegetables
Pork ChopUS$29.00
maple brined, braised red cabbage, fingerling chips
Steak FlorentineUS$36.00
smashed fingerling, broccoli rabe, tuscan herbed chimi

Dolci

Gelato del GiornoUS$5.00
Gelato of the Day
Limoncello CakeUS$9.00
TiramisuUS$9.00
Mini Cannoli TrioUS$9.00

Pick of The Week

TGIF: Pasta del Giorno
chef's special pasta of the day
- MKT
Thursday Farmers Market Special
Fresh produce collected from the Milton Farmers Market every Thursday created in to a special dish
Bottomless PastaUS$28.00
Sunday SupperUS$30.00
Prix-fixe menu, family-style dining

What 386 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Boston
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Madre Osteria offers a welcoming ambiance with "excellent food and service." Guests appreciate the riverside dining and standout dishes like "wild boar ragu" and burrata. While some find the noise level high, the overall atmosphere is praised. The "friendly and accommodating" staff, led by manager Emmanuelle, ensure a memorable experience.

386 Reviews

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Brian
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding, food was delicious, drinks were very tasty.
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Zoe
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very yummy food and very cute decorations for valentines
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Ray VIP
Greater Boston61 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed a late night dinner on a weeknight — thanks for a nice experience!
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Matthew
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was adequate. The service was poor, but they tried with smiles. first course to fast, second course delivered while we still had plates in font of us. Water was replenished when asked. Wine glasses were dirty, but we didn't care because we didn't want to wait for another. Pasta dishes were too skimpy on marinara sauce. Keep trying. BTW, your marinara needs help, let me know if you need a lesson in making good Sunday Gravy.
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Emily
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I organized a dinner here for my parents and my brother and his girlfriend. What a vibe. Great food, reasonably priced and the ambiance was loved by all ages in my family. Will definitely be back for date night with my husband.
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Craig
Greater Boston12 reviews
3.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Not up to the level we have come to expect from here. Food was exceptionally (though it is not normally), bland, and the service was ‘ok’
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Joseph
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and the service was excellent. We are looking forward to outside dining
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Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pork Milanese was amazing!!!
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Thomas
Greater Boston13 reviews
3.0
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The highest positives were the service and the noise level. The waitstaff was pleasant, and the noise level was low. We went for an early dinner at 3:15, so there was ample parking and there were multiple tables to choose. We ordered the Calamari Friti for the appetizer, and my wife chose the cod, and I had the short ribs. The Calamari was fine, yet the addition of peas did not work. There was a familiar taste that i could not identify, but sweet and spicy peppers would have been a positive over the strange addition of peas. The cod was in desperate need of spice or a sauce and was overly dry. The ribs also were dry and were also in need of a sauce. They were tender and mildly tasty, but they were not worth finishing. For dessert, we shared a Tiramisu that was fine. The reviews on line gave me hope that the experience would have been much better (but it was just okay), and I went because it was five minutes down the street. But I'm not sure that i would go back. Overall, there are better places to eat in busy East Milton Sq.
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Mo
Greater Boston13 reviews
3.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wanted to love it but the eggplant appetizer which would have been outstanding came out cold. Meatballs were tough and not a lot of flavor. We would still give this another try because the atmosphere and people were great.
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FAQs

Madre Osteria offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Madre Osteria also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 322-9548.

Madre Osteria is rated 4.4 stars by 386 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

88 Wharf St, Milton, MA 02186-3429

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(617) 322-9548
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Sun 11:00–23:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Fernando
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Madre Osteria

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Madre's Family Style Sunday Supper

Celebrate Easter at Madre Osteria

Celebrate Mother's Day at Madre Osteria

$1 Oysters at the bar 4pm-7pm daily

Appy Hour at Madre Osteria

Live Music Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Chicken Parmigiana

Rigatoni a la Vodka

12 Dozen Oysters

Primi

BurrataUS$17.00

Madre's MeatballUS$14.00

House-Made FocacciaUS$9.00

Marsala Funghi al FornoUS$13.00

Crispy PolentaUS$12.00

1/2 Dozen OystersUS$18.00

Mussels PanzanellaUS$16.00

Crispy Fingerling FriesUS$8.00

Classic CaesarUS$12.00

Sausage & Mushroom PizzettaUS$16.00

Eggplant RollatiniUS$15.00

Calamari FrittiUS$17.00

AranciniUS$12.00

Secondi

Mamma's Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$19.00

Wild Boar RagúUS$26.00

Chicken ParmigianaUS$27.00

Funghi RisottoUS$23.00

Pan Roasted SalmonUS$26.00

Rigatoni a la VodkaUS$20.00

Tuscan Sausage GnocchiUS$25.00

Nonna's BologneseUS$24.00

Pork ChopUS$29.00

Steak FlorentineUS$36.00

Dolci

Gelato del GiornoUS$5.00

Limoncello CakeUS$9.00

TiramisuUS$9.00

Mini Cannoli TrioUS$9.00

Pick of The Week

TGIF: Pasta del Giorno

Thursday Farmers Market Special

Bottomless PastaUS$28.00

Sunday SupperUS$30.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Madre Osteria offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Madre Osteria restaurant rated?

Is Madre Osteria currently accepting bookings?

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Dining areas

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