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Coppa, Boston, MA

Coppa

4.8
4.8
1203 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Lively
A neighborhood favorite known for its cozy atmosphere and inventive Italian small plates, Coppa is an intimate enoteca tucked away on a quiet street in Boston's South End. At Coppa, Chef Ken Oringer's innovative touch shines through in every dish, offering a delightful fusion of traditional Italian flavors with a modern twist. As a James Beard Award-winning chef, Chef Oringer's expertise is evident in the carefully curated seasonal menu that showcases the best of local and regional ingredients.

Our beverage menu changes continuously. From seasonal craft beers to expertly crafted cocktails, each sip perfectly complements the culinary creations. Wine enthusiasts will delight in Coppa's dedication to featuring small producer, natural, and minimal intervention wines, providing a unique and diverse selection that elevates the dining experience.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 391-0902
  • Website
    http://www.coppaboston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ken Oringer
  • Private party facilities
    Tucked away on a cozy corner of the South End, Coppa is the perfect destination to host your next event. Our intimate dining room and long bar is perfect for buffet style events or seated dinners. From wedding receptions to holiday parties, we want to celebrate with you, Coppa-style. Please see our website for more information.
  • Location
    253 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Cross street
    Milford Street
  • Parking details
    On street parking. Please watch out for South End Resident permit only parking. There are metered spots on Tremont Street and Washington Street (parallel to Shawmut Avenue). <br /><br />There is a parking lot at 60 East Berkley Street. 617-262-0691
  • Public transit
    Closest Lines: MBTA Orange Line: Back Bay Station (10-15 minute walk) MBTA Green Line: Copley Station (10- 15 minute walk) MBTA Silver Line Bus: East Berkley Street stop or Union Park Street stop (both are a 5 minute walk)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Gluten-Free Night

    Multiple dates available
    On the second Wednesday of every month, we will clean our kitchen top to bottom and only prepare gluten-free food. We offer gluten-free versions of some Coppa classics plus specials like garlic knots!
    Gluten-Free Night Photo

Menu

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What 1,203 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coppa offers an enticing dining experience with "amazing food" and a "cozy neighborhood ambiance". Delight in dishes like the oxtail ravioli and truffle mushroom pasta, which receive rave reviews for their taste. Service is generally "cheerful and attentive", adding to the restaurant's charm. Despite its small size, Coppa's "incredible" offerings make it a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,203 Reviews

  1. Madison

    VIP

    Oklahoma City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great valentine’s four course experience! Neighborhoood gem. Only thing I would say is the courses came out extremely fast; we hadn’t finished our starters and our main pastas and pizza were already on the table. Very delicious though and prompt service. Just felt a little rushed. Great atmosphere, cozy spot. Will be back!

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  2. Andrea

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    95 reviews

    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On a Friday evening, Coppa was packed. The friendly, efficient wait staff have just enough room to walk between tables. You will know what folks on adjoining tables choose for dinner and what they talk about. That is potentially the down side. The food is delicious. We shared an order of the spicy arancini, which we recommend. I then had the mushroom pasta which was fabulous with thin slices of mushroom and plenty of parmesan on top of more rigatoni than I could finish. My partner loved the bucatini. Coppa has the feel of a neighborhood joint and the cuisine of an elegant restaurant.

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  3. Sophie

    VIP

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent! Espresso martinis were yummy too.

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  4. David

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was wonderful and Juan does a great job of managing the room.

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  5. Shayna

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious food and great service! One of my favorite restaurants in Boston

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  6. Nick

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The oxtail ravioli is one of the best bites in this entire city

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  7. Daniel

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Customer service at all points of the night was on point. Love this place.

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  8. Jim

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, my party's experience at Coppa was rushed, chaotic, and underwhelming. My party ordered two appetizers to share and one came to the table in less than five minutes; the other appetizer came about fifteen minutes later. The bottle of wine that we ordered was brought to the table between the two appetizers so the order of things already was skewed. When we finished the first course, after waiting for twenty minutes, we cleared our own plates and kept our dirty silverware as there was no chance that the waiter would clear the table or bring fresh cutlery for the main course. We were going to top our wine glasses rather than wait or feel like we were pressing the waiter but he did come to the table to check on us. He proceeded to top off three glasses with uneven amounts, and left the fourth glass with barely a sip of wine, with no oppologies. Strange, so we shared some from our glasses with my guest. About 20 minutes later, two main dishes were set in front of my guests as we waited for the other two dishes. After ten minutes, I flagged the waiter to check on the remaining two dishes and he explained to me that because I hadn't dined at Coppa before I didn't understand that Coppa is a small restaurant (obviously) and dishes don't come out in any order because the kitchen is cooking for all tables at once. Rather than engage with this lame and inappropriate excuse, I left it alone so that I didn't offend anyone. Coppa is a cozy, quaint neighborhood establishment with average to good food, terrible service, and I would not recommend based on my visit.

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  9. wendy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Coppa is a great casual dinner spot, with plenty of plates to share. Food is always good, service is cheerful and attentive, and the vibe is unpretentious and warm.

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  10. Johnny

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    good quality tiny portions especially the oysters - I prefer to have some meat with my shell. Locally sourced too, i expect better. service was excellent

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FAQs

Coppa offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Coppa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 391-0902.

Coppa is rated 4.8 stars by 1203 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Coppa

253 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Milford Street
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On street parking. Please watch out for South End Resident permit only parking. There are metered spots on Tremont Street and Washington Street (parallel to Shawmut Avenue). <br /><br />There is a parking lot at 60 East Berkley Street. 617-262-0691
  • Public transit
    Closest Lines: MBTA Orange Line: Back Bay Station (10-15 minute walk) MBTA Green Line: Copley Station (10- 15 minute walk) MBTA Silver Line Bus: East Berkley Street stop or Union Park Street stop (both are a 5 minute walk)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ken Oringer
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.coppaboston.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 391-0902
  • Private party facilities
    Tucked away on a cozy corner of the South End, Coppa is the perfect destination to host your next event. Our intimate dining room and long bar is perfect for buffet style events or seated dinners. From wedding receptions to holiday parties, we want to celebrate with you, Coppa-style. Please see our website for more information.
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