Fat Hen Broadway East

4.8

407 Reviews

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

Fat Hen, sister to La Brasa, is a small fifteen table, thirty seat restaurant that focuses on Pasta and Wine with an Italian roots. Our team focuses on guest experience and creating memories; from when you first walk through the door to when you take your final bite. Our passion for fine wines, thoughtful preparation, flawless technique and excellent quality local products is shown through our frequently changing seasonal menus. Please join us as we launch our new wine bar concept with small paired bites please follow us on social media @fathenboston for all me new menu updates.

Located near Tufts University, Assembly Row, and Partners HealthCare in East Somerville.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Italian, European
Hours of operation
Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 764-1612 ext. 2
Website
http://www.fathenboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Daniel Bojorquez
Private party facilities
We are available for private dining. Please email Daniel@labrasasomerville.com to inquire.

Location
126 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145
Neighborhood
Somerville
Cross street
Glen Street
Parking details
There is plenty of metered parking available on Broadway, and in the area of East Somerville around the restaurant. Limited parking available in the parking lot behind the restaurant after 5pm.
Public transit
MBTA Orange Line T: Sullivan Station, AssemblyBus: Broadway @ Michigan Ave Bus.Close to: Union Square, Davis Square, Central Square, Kendall/MIT, Tufts University, Harvard University
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

$1 Oysters from 5pm-6pm
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$1 Oysters from 5pm -6pm daily

Popular dishes

Badger Flame Beets$16.00
whipped goat cheese | pistachio crumble | balsamic
Burrata$16.00
mint | basil | delicata squash
Chicory Salad$14.00
grapefruit vinaigrette | smoked hazelnuts | pecorino
Roasted Broccolini$13.00
white bean hummus | calabrian chili oil
Spiced Rainbow Carrots$13.00
white bean hummus | calabrian chili oil

Pasta

Wild Mushroom Gemelli$25.00
chanterelle | hen of the woods | thyme
Bolognese$26.00
beef | veal | pork | parmesan
Duck Confit Tortellini$27.00
red wine jus | pickled pearl onion
Tagliatelle$27.00
pomodoro sauce | parmesan | herbs
Bucatini Carbonara$38.00
pork belly | truffle | black pepper

Secondi

Bronzino$45.00
arugula | preserved lemon | fennel
Ribeye$42.00
onion jam | black garlic pesto
Pork Milanese$48.00
castelvetrano olives | parsley | gribiche
Boneless Short Rib$55.00
braise | carrots | polenta | thyme

Piatti Freddi

Yellowfin Tuna Crudo$20.00
ginger scallion oil | pickled Serrano | roasted grape
Beef Tartare$18.00
arugula | fried capers | horseradish
Oysters
half shell
- per$3.00
Caviar$10.00
add to any dish

Dolci

Chocolate Cake$12.00
tomatillo marmalade | whipped cream
Bread Pudding$12.00
banana | ice cream | salted caramel
Flan$14.00
dulce de leche | whipped cream ash
Tres Leches Panna Cotta$12.00
cinnamon | whipped cream

Caffe

whole or oat milk available

Espresso$4.00
Coffee$4.00
Americano$6.00
Cappuccino$6.00
Latte$6.00
Macchiato$6.00

What 407 people are saying

Fat Hen Broadway East reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.9Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Innovative
Greater Boston
Healthy
Greater Boston
Great for fine wines
Greater Boston
Romantic
Greater Boston
Good for special occasions
Boston
Innovative
Boston
Healthy
Boston
Great for fine wines
Boston
Romantic
Boston
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fat Hen Broadway East offers a charming and intimate dining experience with "fabulous homemade pastas" and "amazing food." Guests appreciate the "attentive, chill staff" and "excellent wine selection." While some found service inconsistent and portion sizes small, the "creative and delicious dishes" make it a delightful culinary destination.

407 Reviews

H
Herb
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a special 3 course prix fixe menu for Valentnes day. That lined us up for 3 courses when we might have settled for 2. A salmon crudo with horseradish panna cota might have sounded affected, but it was a wonderfully flavored primo course. Secondis built around herbally sauced funghi and creamy shrimp with gnocchi were rewarding and plentiful. We both ordered the extra price Wagyu filet which lived up to its promise on a bed of seared greens. Desserts were light and innovative. Our choices of flanand a pudding with ice cream werea perfect ending to our great meals.
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Adam VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A terrific evening on Tuesday, many course of food and two bottles of red wine, and our server Brian was terrific!
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Leslie VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed the food, glad we came here. Pastas are delicious.
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Joanna Dellaripa
Greater Boston31 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The overall experience was fine. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The food - especially the swordfish- was very good as were the appetizers. However, we felt rushed. We were not asked if we wanted a second drink. We were still working on our meal when we were asked if we wanted a box to go. We were not asked for coffee or dessert.
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Craig
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants. Food is delicious and service is outstanding. A hidden gem
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AnnieM
Coastal Georgia9 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great! Small and intimate restaurant.
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DavidM
Houston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very quaint restaurant with a tasty menu. We had a great time. Mangement acted as a host to our dining experience. Good job!
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Lloyd
Greater Boston276 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a truly great restaurant! The food is on the highest level of taste and imagination. If this was in NY it would probably be twice as expensive and not nearly as good. I've had the quail with rhubarb and it's out of this world and I just had the shrimp and gnocchi and couldn't believe how good it was . So lucky to have Fat Hen in Somerville!
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HarperH
Greater Boston2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had an ok experience at Fat Hen. We chose to go there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We made a reservation for 7:00pm (the restaurant requires a credit card for reservations and threatens a $25 per person fee for no-shows and cancellations less that 24 hours in advance). We showed up exactly on time, but there were no staff members in front when we arrived. The restaurant was nearly empty with just one couple dining. We waited several minutes to be greeted and seated. Once seated, our server was friendly and accommodating, and the atmosphere was intimate and pleasant. However, we were disappointed by the food which was mediocre. We ordered three appetizers and two entrees. The burrata dish was under seasoned and watery - the charred lettuce had the same issues; the pork with candied strawberries was inventive but still only ok. My veal was dry and tough, and my husband’s short ribs were just alright. Fat Hen’s menu changes seasonally, so it’s possible that the current menu is just a dud - but we had been expecting a delicious meal, and so we were disappointed.
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SamIsBlond VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been here twice now, and always impressed with the food, and how accommodating and attentive the wait staff is.
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FAQs

Fat Hen Broadway East offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 764-1612 ext. 2.

Fat Hen Broadway East is rated 4.8 stars by 407 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

126 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145

Additional information

Cross street
Glen Street
Neighborhood
Somerville
Hours of operation
Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Italian, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is plenty of metered parking available on Broadway, and in the area of East Somerville around the restaurant. Limited parking available in the parking lot behind the restaurant after 5pm.
Public transit
MBTA Orange Line T: Sullivan Station, AssemblyBus: Broadway @ Michigan Ave Bus.Close to: Union Square, Davis Square, Central Square, Kendall/MIT, Tufts University, Harvard University
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniel Bojorquez
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.fathenboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 764-1612 ext. 2
Private party facilities
We are available for private dining. Please email Daniel@labrasasomerville.com to inquire.

Fat Hen Broadway East

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

$1 Oysters from 5pm-6pm

Bucatini Carbonara

Duck Confit Tortellini

Tagliatelle

Antipasti

Badger Flame Beets$16.00

Burrata$16.00

Chicory Salad$14.00

Roasted Broccolini$13.00

Spiced Rainbow Carrots$13.00

Pasta

Wild Mushroom Gemelli$25.00

Bolognese$26.00

Duck Confit Tortellini$27.00

Tagliatelle$27.00

Bucatini Carbonara$38.00

Secondi

Bronzino$45.00

Ribeye$42.00

Pork Milanese$48.00

Boneless Short Rib$55.00

Piatti Freddi

Yellowfin Tuna Crudo$20.00

Beef Tartare$18.00

Oysters

Caviar$10.00

Dolci

Chocolate Cake$12.00

Bread Pudding$12.00

Flan$14.00

Tres Leches Panna Cotta$12.00

Caffe

Espresso$4.00

Coffee$4.00

Americano$6.00

Cappuccino$6.00

Latte$6.00

Macchiato$6.00

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