MIDA - Newton

4.7

1614 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 44 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!

Popular dishes

What 1,614 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

MIDA - Newton offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Guests adore the "comfortable seating" and "wonderful ambiance." The menu shines with "fantastic homemade pasta," "crispy pizza," and "creative cocktails." Despite occasional noise levels, patrons consistently appreciate the attentive staff and easy parking. A "favorite spot" for many.

1,614 Reviews

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Robert
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, apps, dinner, desert, drinks. All very good and creative. Service was also excellent, knowledgeable and friendly, not pushing us along.
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Ilene
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, a great meal thoughtfully prepared. The Valentine’s Day menu included 3 shared appetizers, a choice of 3 entrees and a choice of 2 desserts. The food is always creative and interesting- not the standard boring fare at other places. Service was attentive even though they were very busy. Always at the top of our list.
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Debbi
VIP
Greater Boston
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exceeded our expectations! Wonderful prix fixe Valentines Day Dinner.
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Paul
VIP
Greater Boston
88 reviews
4.0
88 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Dined for Valentine’s Day menu. Food was outstanding. Rocky start as seated in seats at windows in farthest point in the restaurant and had to flag down a server after sitting unattended for a while. The eventual server was wonderful. Each dish had fabulous flavors and everything was delicious. Will return!
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Altair
VIP
Greater Boston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
food was subpar. Service staff were really nice and attentive. Ambience and overall restaurant was nice.
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Brittany
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Appropriate pricing for value.
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Alex
Memphis/West TN
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jet took amazing care of us! Highly recommend the food and service to anyone!
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Jessica
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Service was great. Attentive, but we weren’t rushed. Great cocktail recommendations and super vigilant about allergies
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maryanne
VIP
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The people, the food, the ambiance!!! We will definitely come back again and again!!! We had eggplant, bolognese, mussels, and meatballs. Best food we have ever had!!!
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C
Greater Boston
76 reviews
3.0
76 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Checking out a James Beard semifinalist and I'll say I was disappointed. The food was very well prepared but not very exciting. Menu is limited. Dessert menu sans chocolate is a no go for me.
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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 1614 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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/

MIDA - Newton

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Mangia Mondays

Popular dishes

SAUSAGE PIZZA

MIDA BISCUITS

CAESAR SALAD

Menu

What 1,614 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does MIDA - Newton offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is MIDA - Newton restaurant rated?

Is MIDA - Newton currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information