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Dryft - Wellesley, Wellesley, MA

Dryft - Wellesley

4.4
4.4
133 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Discover a new standard of casual sophistication at Dryft Wellesley, where we reimagine beloved Italian classics with a modern twist and feature the freshest seafood selections. Located in the heart of Linden Square, our restaurant seamlessly blends the warmth of traditional Italian hospitality with a contemporary ambiance, promising a dining experience that is both relaxed and refined.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 577-8186
  • Website
    http://www.dryftwellesley.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (781) 577-8186
  • Location
    165 Linden St, Wellesley, MA 02482-7909
  • Neighborhood
    Wellesley
  • Cross street
    Linden Square
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 133 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro West

    Innovative

  • Boston Metro West

    Hot spot

  • Boston Metro West

    American

  • Boston Metro West

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dryft - Wellesley offers a vibrant dining experience with a "great atmosphere" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "outstanding" service and diverse menu, featuring favorites like shrimp limoncello and grilled octopus. Although noise levels can be high, the inviting decor and attentive staff make it a must-visit spot for seafood lovers.

133 Reviews

  1. Dan

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food but ordered two cocktails that were only partial pours (in an already smallish martini glass). Saw this is something others have been experiencing.

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  2. Honora

    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 enjoyed the food. It was very fresh and delicious. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. Nice place!

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  3. MattF

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were greeted by a friendly hostess. Teo, or waiter did an excellent job. The halibut was delicious

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  4. Christy

    New York City

    137 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    137 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our new favorite! Delicious meal. Fabulous service inventive drinks. Love it!

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  5. tim

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Early dinners have had less din. The food was exceptional.

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  6. David

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Fast. Excellent service. Nice spot. Food was unexpectedly good.

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  7. Mary Beth

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all loved brunch today. Everything was tasty and cooked well. The servers were really attentive. The space is beautiful and conducive to a relaxing meal.

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  8. Stephen

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service in a large space with a casual but energetic vibe. The food is inventive. The service was attentive and helpful. A good place to dine out on a date, or with a group of friends looking for a good time.

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  9. Judith

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Was disappointed that the online menu did not make clear that that on weekends there is no full menu until after 3. Took a long time for the waitstaff to take our orders. Had to ask someone to get the waitress over.

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  10. terri

    Greater Boston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So Good! Creative menu with delicious options ranging from oysters to ceviche to pasta to risotto. Service was attentive, and the decor is great too. My only comment is that the room is very noisy. Wonderful option for a great meal without having to go into Newton or all the way into Boston. Go!

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FAQs

Dryft - Wellesley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 577-8186.

Dryft - Wellesley is rated 4.4 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 57 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dryft - Wellesley

165 Linden St, Wellesley, MA 02482-7909

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Linden Square
  • Neighborhood
    Wellesley
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    http://www.dryftwellesley.com/
  • Phone number
    (781) 577-8186
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (781) 577-8186
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