MIDA - Newton

4.6

1556 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 64 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

MIDA is an inspired neighborhood Italian restaurant by award winning Chef, Douglass Williams. Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. We are all about supremely delicious food and warm hospitality.

Dinner is served Monday - Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Lunch is served Monday - Friday from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM -4:00 PM.

Reservations for indoor dining can be made in advance online. Patio reservations are now available for booking online or over the phone. Walk-ins are always welcome. Parties larger than six should call the restaurant directly to book a table.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 546-8010
Website
https://midarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Douglass Williams
Catering
Inquire about catering events on our website event inquiry form. <br />https://www.midarestaurant.com/
Private party facilities
Inquire about private events on our website event inquiry form. https://www.midarestaurant.com/

Location
261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586
Area
Newton
Cross Street
Washington St. and Walnut St
Parking details
Free public parking is located in the lot behind the building. Metered street parking is also available.
Public transit
MIDA is steps away from the Newtonville commuter rail stop.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Mangia Mondays
Multiple dates available
We have your Monday night plans covered! Join us Monday nights for our incredible deal. Choose five a la carte portions from our mangia menu including salad and bread for the table. The menu is designed to be shared by parties of two/$80 for two!

Popular dishes

What 1,556 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

MIDA - Newton impresses with "amazing vibe and food," offering delicious Italian cuisine in a beautifully decorated space. The standout features include creative drinks and a welcoming ambiance, perfect for any occasion. While noise levels can be high, the attentive service and "EXCELLENT" pasta dishes keep diners coming back for more.

1,556 Reviews

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Steve
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Good value. Very attentive to our needs.
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Meagan
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Toasted mozzarella sandwich was incredible! Going to make this a go to spot.
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Curt
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Since the beginning years ago, an outstanding restaurant continues to deliver creative Italian cooking and successful ambience...delicious every time. BRAVO!
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Jim
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We read so many great reviews and we had high hopes. The ambience is outstanding. However, the taste of the food was only average. It’s presentation was absolutely gorgeous, but it just wasn’t that tasty. Two of us had the eggplant Parmesan. It looked beautiful, but it wasn’t hot enough and it wasn’t tasty enough. Another of us ordered the gnocchi. It needed salt and pepper. Kind of bland. Someone else ordered the veal chop. She only ate half of it. Overall it was very average.
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Andrew
Greater Boston
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pizza was excellent, as was the Caesar salad and arancini. Loved the Orgeat Limeade. Our server was very efficient. Nose was a bit much but not untenable.
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Richard
Greater Boston
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service, but high background noise mars the experience.
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Brandon
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife ordered the carbonara, and I had the lasagna—both dishes were outstanding. We started with the mussels as an appetizer, and they were so good I’d drink the sauce if I could, lol. My drink was made to perfection, and my wife’s was amazing as well. We’ll definitely be visiting again soon!
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Lee
Greater Boston
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We each enjoyed short rib lasagna, insalata mista, and shared tiramisu. Absolutely delicious! The wait staff was attentive and responsive. Will definitely return.
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Molly
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were expecting far more for a restaurant that requires a $25/pp hold on a reservation. The food was just okay, and the staff was relatively rude.
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Ashley
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Super slow service, server didn’t write the orders and kept on forgetting things and had to be reminded, and is it really hygienic for a server with a big bushy and messy beard to serve your food? The thought of one of his beard hair ending up in my meal made me sick to my stomach.
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FAQs

MIDA - Newton offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 546-8010.

MIDA - Newton is rated 4.6 stars by 1556 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 64 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Washington St. and Walnut St
Area
Newton
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free public parking is located in the lot behind the building. Metered street parking is also available.
Public transit
MIDA is steps away from the Newtonville commuter rail stop.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Douglass Williams
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://midarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(617) 546-8010
Catering
Inquire about catering events on our website event inquiry form. <br />https://www.midarestaurant.com/
Private party facilities
Inquire about private events on our website event inquiry form. https://www.midarestaurant.com/

MIDA - Newton

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Mangia Mondays

Popular dishes

SAUSAGE PIZZA

MIDA BISCUITS

CAESAR SALAD

Menu

What 1,556 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does MIDA - Newton offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is MIDA - Newton restaurant rated?

Is MIDA - Newton currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information