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MIDA - Newton, Newton, MA

MIDA - Newton

4.6
4.6
1555 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 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!
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Menu

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What 1,555 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.

1,555 Reviews

  1. Meagan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  2. Curt

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  3. Jim

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Diane

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were thrilled to reserve an early table for dinner on a busy Saturday night and eager to introduce our son from Philly to MIDA. It was hard to narrow down our recommendations because every single thing we’ve ever eaten at MIDA has been memorably delicious! He got the Bolognese and we shared the swordfish piccata with a tasty selection of appetizers and the wonderful roasted carrots. Cake and gelato ended the evening on a sweet note and it was still early. A win all around and lovely service!

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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 1555 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for MIDA - Newton

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/
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