Dryft - Wellesley

4.5

181 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Lively
Neighborhood gem
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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Private dining

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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, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 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

What 181 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston Metro West
Innovative
Boston Metro West
Hot spot
Boston Metro West
American
Boston Metro West
Most Booked

Review summary

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Dryft in Wellesley offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic seafood" and "attentive service." Guests appreciate the "creative menu" featuring dishes like the tuna nachos and octopus appetizer, although some find it "a bit loud." The decor is modern, adding to the "great atmosphere." Ideal for both casual outings and special occasions.

181 Reviews

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Mitchel
VIP
Greater Boston
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
A very mixed, but ultimately disappointing experience. First the good: The entrees, branzino and crab stuffed sole, were delicious. The appetizer, calamari, was good, but under seasoned. Our server was generally pleasant and attentive, but was clearly overworked. That's not on her at all. The bad: Exceedingly loud. We couldn't even hear each other or the server. Described as "energetic" on your pulldown, it was "punishing'" Very slow food service. After all that, expensive wine mistakenly entered on our check. A major inconvenience, since we had to wait to escape the punishing din. Ameliortated somewhat by my ask to comp the appetizer for all the difficulty. A great place for young families who don't want to hear their kids. For the rest of us, not our choice. I hope they do take-out. We won't be back until they have outdoor seating. Too bad for us. At least some sound-proofing would have helped. It seemed like a very nice menu though.
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Dawn
VIP
Greater Boston
64 reviews
5.0
64 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice new restaurant! The food was great and the service was wonderful!
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OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great service, great food, and great atmosphere!
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Sue
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! We really enjoyed dinner here. Everyone lived their dinners, and even the appetizers were top notch. Our server was awesome too! Big thumbs up!
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marcia
VIP
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great addition to the suburbs. Nice ambience, Excellent food, great choices. Hard to choose! All good! Excellent, attentive service. A bit noisy as restaurant is 1 big room but not terrible We will definitely go back!
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Janet
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is great and staff professional. It’s so loud!! This is the third restaurant in this space and has always had a noise level issue.
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Susanne
VIP
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great team, unique cocktails, and delicious food. Bartenders are terrific, high top seat section good vibe.
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Ashley
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love DRYFT! The tuna wonton nachos are my absolute favorite thing! Their drinks are always excellent. Waitress was excellent, so nice and attentive. Will be back soon.
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James
VIP
Greater Boston
69 reviews
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service are always excellent. Our server today was terrific!
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Kimberly
Greater Boston
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a good experience, food was good, wait staff was very nice. It just didn't blow us away. We will come back for dinner as the design and ambiance inside was amazing and the drink menu looked great!
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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 4.5 stars by 181 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 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

Dryft - Wellesley

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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What 181 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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