Fat Hen Broadway East

4.5

405 Reviews

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

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 405 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4.4Value

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405 Reviews

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Joanna Dellaripa
Greater Boston
28 reviews
3.0
28 reviews
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 Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
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 Georgia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
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
VIP
Houston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
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
VIP
Greater Boston
276 reviews
5.0
276 reviews
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 Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
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 City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
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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mk10cambridge
VIP
Greater Boston
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Appetizers always delicious and varied. Oysters were great. Was a shame that out of all the pastas and entrees there was only one that was nonmeat. Just one veg pasta, no fish. The pastas were nice but greasy/oily. The carbonara was highly recommended but ended up being our table’s least favorite.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I wanted to do something different and special for his mother for Mother's Day. She did the 3 course mother's day dinner and my husband and I did the 4 course. The food for each course was delicious. Mom thought everything she had was great and it was dishes she hasn't had before. We definitely want to go back.
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CourtneyS
Greater Boston
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious tasting menu and we loved it all! Highly recommend
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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 4.5 stars by 405 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time 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

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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