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MIDA - Newton, Newton, MA

MIDA - Newton

4.7
4.7
1590 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
MIDA is an inspired neighborhood Italian restaurant by award winning Chef, Douglass Williams. Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. We are all about supremely delicious food and warm hospitality.

Dinner is served Monday - Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Lunch is served Monday - Friday from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM -4:00 PM.

Reservations for indoor dining can be made in advance online. Patio reservations are now available for booking online or over the phone. Walk-ins are always welcome. Parties larger than six should call the restaurant directly to book a table.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 546-8010
  • Website
    https://midarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Douglass Williams
  • Catering
    Inquire about catering events on our website event inquiry form. <br />https://www.midarestaurant.com/
  • Private party facilities
    Inquire about private events on our website event inquiry form. https://www.midarestaurant.com/
  • Location
    261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586
  • Neighborhood
    Newton
  • Cross street
    Washington St. and Walnut St
  • Parking details
    Free public parking is located in the lot behind the building. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    MIDA is steps away from the Newtonville commuter rail stop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mangia Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    We have your Monday night plans covered! Join us Monday nights for our incredible deal. Choose five a la carte portions from our mangia menu including salad and bread for the table. The menu is designed to be shared by parties of two/$80 for two!
    Mangia Mondays Photo

Menu

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What 1,590 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MIDA in Newton offers a vibrant dining experience with "wonderful food and dining." The staff, like Livia and Abby, are "outstanding" and "superb," enhancing every visit. Highlights include the signature cocktails, arancini, and rock shrimp carbonara. Although it's occasionally noisy, the atmosphere remains welcoming and lively.

1,590 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    564 reviews

    5.0

    564 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed New Years Eve here with another couple. it was a bit loud at the beginning due to a party with lots of kids (who does this on NYE?), but after that large table left, we could hear ourselves and enjoyed a leisurely meal, and great food. great to have parking available as well! Place was packed, and there seem to be a lot of regulars, which speaks well for the place. It was our 3rd time. We will be back.

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  2. Steven

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve rung in the last few New Years at MIDA, either in East Boston or Newton. The service and food we received was phenomenal and we will keep up this tradition. Thank you, Chef Williams and your team!

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  3. Robert

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bolognese and short rib lasagna dishes are my favorites. Always friendly and attentive

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  4. Runa

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mida is our absolute favorite last-minute date night restaurant -- and how lucky are we to live only a 10-minute walk away! My husband thinks their fritto misto is Boston's best calamari, and I am a big fan of their pizza. (Note: as a non pork eater, half of the pizza options are off the table, but the ones that are left are all super.) Those two orders, plus an order of olives as an appetizer, plus drinks, is usually the perfect meal for us to enjoy a nice, relaxed weeknight date night.

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  5. Carolina

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and fast service, incredible food and super nice ambiance. One of our favorite restaurants in the area

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  6. Frank

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous time dining out at MIDA! Food was delicious as always and the service was outstanding! Our server was friendly and attentive to our needs, while the manager welcomed us and helped make a birthday celebration extra special. Love MIDA!

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  7. TARA

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Sunday brunch. We were first table in so we had excellent service! Highly recommend.

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  8. Jessica

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It was very loud and made it difficult to carry on a conversation.

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  9. Linda

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistency great. The buratta appetizer is to die for

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  10. Jennifer

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 for the staff at Mida. We had a reservation and our table was running behind by a bit so the team went above and beyond to upgrade our experience. We were so impressed and grateful! As regulars, the food and ambiance is always exceptional. Highly recommend!

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FAQs

MIDA - Newton offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 546-8010.

MIDA - Newton is rated 4.7 stars by 1590 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 30 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for MIDA - Newton

261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Washington St. and Walnut St
  • Neighborhood
    Newton
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free public parking is located in the lot behind the building. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    MIDA is steps away from the Newtonville commuter rail stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Douglass Williams
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://midarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 546-8010
  • Catering
    Inquire about catering events on our website event inquiry form. <br />https://www.midarestaurant.com/
  • Private party facilities
    Inquire about private events on our website event inquiry form. https://www.midarestaurant.com/
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