MIDA - Newton

4.7

1591 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

2 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

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 1,591 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

MIDA in Newton offers a vibrant dining experience with "wonderful food and dining." The staff, like Livia and Abby, are "outstanding" and "superb," enhancing every visit. Highlights include the signature cocktails, arancini, and rock shrimp carbonara. Although it's occasionally noisy, the atmosphere remains welcoming and lively.

1,591 Reviews

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philip
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Crispy chicken very good; Wine selection fine though too expensive. Waitress we had was excellent. Not desperately keen on the somewhat unkempt male servers; one baring tattoo arms--we don't need to see that. A proper sleeved shirt is required. Otherwise, a nice place with very decent decorations. Easy parking.
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Steven
VIP
Greater Boston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve rung in the last few New Years at MIDA, either in East Boston or Newton. The service and food we received was phenomenal and we will keep up this tradition. Thank you, Chef Williams and your team!
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Lisa
VIP
Greater Boston
564 reviews
5.0
564 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed New Years Eve here with another couple. it was a bit loud at the beginning due to a party with lots of kids (who does this on NYE?), but after that large table left, we could hear ourselves and enjoyed a leisurely meal, and great food. great to have parking available as well! Place was packed, and there seem to be a lot of regulars, which speaks well for the place. It was our 3rd time. We will be back.
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Robert
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bolognese and short rib lasagna dishes are my favorites. Always friendly and attentive
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Runa
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mida is our absolute favorite last-minute date night restaurant -- and how lucky are we to live only a 10-minute walk away! My husband thinks their fritto misto is Boston's best calamari, and I am a big fan of their pizza. (Note: as a non pork eater, half of the pizza options are off the table, but the ones that are left are all super.) Those two orders, plus an order of olives as an appetizer, plus drinks, is usually the perfect meal for us to enjoy a nice, relaxed weeknight date night.
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Carolina
VIP
Greater Boston
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and fast service, incredible food and super nice ambiance. One of our favorite restaurants in the area
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Frank
VIP
Greater Boston
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous time dining out at MIDA! Food was delicious as always and the service was outstanding! Our server was friendly and attentive to our needs, while the manager welcomed us and helped make a birthday celebration extra special. Love MIDA!
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TARA
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful Sunday brunch. We were first table in so we had excellent service! Highly recommend.
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Jessica
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
It was very loud and made it difficult to carry on a conversation.
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Linda
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistency great. The buratta appetizer is to die for
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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 4.7 stars by 1591 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

2 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 53 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 1,591 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

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