Mezze Bistro + Bar

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Address:
777 Cold Spring Road (Route 7)
Williamstown, MA 01267

Neighborhood:
Williamstown

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Mezze Bistro + Bar Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.mezzerestaurant.com
Email: mezzebistro@mezzeinc.com
Phone: (413) 458-0123
Hours of Operation: SUMMER DINNER HOURS: Sunday + Monday: 5 - 9 pm, Tuesday - Thursday: 5 - 10 pm, Friday + Saturday: 5 - 11 pm ||| NON-SUMMER DINNER HOURS: Sunday - Thursday: 5 - 9 pm, Friday + Saturday: 5 - 10 pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Organic
Executive Chef: Joji Sumi
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: From one-of-a-kind weddings and museum galas to dinner parties and cocktail receptions, Mezze Bistro, in partnership with Mezze Catering + Events, provides exceptional event planning and design, and flawless execution. Our company works with the finest, most reliable vendors in the industry. We provide personalized service crafting customized menus of seasonal foods prepared from scratch and are committed to the local food movement providing a wide range of fresh, seasonal foods from neighboring family farms in the Berkshires and surrounding region.
Special Events & Promotions: Mezze Bistro + Bar hosts special events for organizations, companies and individuals.

Getting there

Cross Street: 777 Cold Spring Road (Route 7)
Public Transit: For public transportation within Berkshire county, contact Berkshire Regional Transportation Authority (BRTA) at (413) 499-2782 or (800) 292-2782. Williamstown is also served by Peter Pan Bus (800-343-9999) and Bonanza Bus (800-343-9999) companies.
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Parking is available in a large parking lot in front of the restaurant on Cold Spring Road (Route 7), with several handicap access spaces at the top of the hill adjacent to the restaurant entrance.

A word from Mezze Bistro + Bar

Mezze Bistro + Bar serves New American cuisine with a seasonal menu focusing on local, farm-fresh ingredients and features an exceptional, well-chosen wine list to accompany dinner offerings. The restaurant is located 1.5 miles southwest of Williamstown on Route 7 and serves dinner nightly… beginning at 5 p.m. A member of Slow Food of Western MA and Berkshire Grown, the full-service restaurant is part of Mezze Restaurant Group, committed to the local food movement highlighting the best of the season in support of independent farmers and artisan producers using sustainable practices. Mezze Restaurant Group also includes Allium Restaurant + Bar of Great Barrington and Mezze Catering + Events, which provides full-service event design and planning.Continued

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Diner Reviews

"Had a great dinner 2 weeks ago on a Wednesday. Returned on a Sunday when it was very busy. Long wait for food and food was not hot enough. Food here is very unusual. Needs care in preparation. Not sure restaurant can handle such a busy night. Suggest sticking to weeknights."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"My entree of calf's liver was so tough I accepted the offer of another dish, which meant my guests were finished before the substiute arrived. The menu featured beets and kale with nearly everyhting, items that my guests did not care for. Also, the room was quite chilly."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"always a relaxed setting, especially on a cold winters night. Creative food. Pigs heart on the menu currently, although I am a vegetarian. Appreciate the farm to table movement. Also, awesome and creative desserts! The pureed beets accompanying the angel food cake was gorgeous in color and taste."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Mezze has a menu the likes of which I haven't encountered before, perhaps because I do not live near a big city. The menu is not huge. It is divided between small plates and large plates. I had two small plates: a kale salad that I ordered reluctantly as the only other salad option was a beet salad. I was SO glad I did order the kale salad.. The kale was chiffonaded, but sliced so thin that it was hard to imagine how they managed to do that. A very light Caesar dressing with lots of Parmesan. Also it was nicely chilled. I absolutely loved it. Kale can be tough so the slicing took care of that issue. My second small plate was a chicken roulade. Perfect size, maybe 5-6oz of dark meat, great flavors."
Dined on 2/19/2014
"Mezze is a special place! The atmosphere is romantic, and a mix of modern and rustic. The food is delicious and made with the best local ingredients. Also the food is interesting and unique, and it is always hard to choose! Their drinks are wonderful and their wine list is great. The service is always warm and professional. Mezze is casual elegance at its best."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I booked a reservation for a birthday dinner, completely unaware that Mezze Bistro would deliver such an outstanding meal. The atmosphere is understatedly elegant, with an impressive art collection gracing the walls. We ordered oysters for the table and an excellent drink called the "aviation" to start and this set the stage for a really special meal. I appreciated the small plate options, mostly because it allowed our party of four to try various dishes. Two vegetarians in the group were easily accommodated. Everything was creatively executed and beautifully presented. My only complaint is that our waitress needed to be reminded of our drink orders, but that was insignificant when compared to the excellence of the total dining experience."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Mezzo is one of those restaurants where the owners seem to try hard to create a good dining experience, but fail. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice. Good space and interesting art give a good first impression. The service was pretty good, but we had to ask for and wait quite a while for bread. The food was an attempt at gourmet, but missed the mark. The fish on quinoa looked good but desperately needed herbs or spices to give it flavor. The quinoa was way undercooked. The sliced steak was very chewy and was a disappointment. The beet salad was decent, albeit a bit small. Overall, the restaurant has a nice dining room, fairly attentive service, but needs a lot of work in the kitchen to justify its' price point or a return visit."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I am a local business owner and wanted to take clients to dinner at a nice restaurant, with a local food flair. I had never been to Mezze nor will I ever return. The meat was nothing spectacular and the vegetables were no existent on all of our plates. And who has ever gone to a restaurant that doesn't offer a salad of greens! I don't mind paying a price for my meal but when I pay a good price, i expect good food and decent portions. The waitress started the night telling us they were low on all specials, therefore we opted to not order specials. Well evidently they were low on everything. The waitress was in a rush and we felt rushed. Not a good experience and will not return."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Had dinner here with my sons , 19 & 14, we love delicious and inventive food. We were impressed and loved everything about Mezze. We had a wonderful night. Our bellies were full and our palates well satisfied. We enjoyed the staff and ambience as much as the food. Loved it!!!!!!"
Dined on 1/11/2014
"Mezze has become our favorite area restaurant. The farm-to-table menu, using many locally sourced foods and beverages is appealing to us. The food is consistently creative and delicious, and the service is exceptional. A previously-confirmed beet-hater, Mezze's beet appetizer won me over (yummy!). Another favorite dish is the Amish chicken. Having said that, we're always finding "new favorites" as the chef updates frequently based on availability of local ingredients."
Dined on 12/31/2012
"The friends with whom we went to dinner chose Mezze, which has never been our favorite place in Williamstown, though it has its fans. The evening got off to a bad start when the manager refused to turn off the annoying Christmas music, even though everyone at the three tables with diners told her they would be happier with it off. Eventually she gave in and put us in a room by ourselves. The food was fine, if not exceptional (and the menu is very heavy on pork), but my husband will never eat at Mezze again, at least not while it is under the current management."
Dined on 12/10/2013
"My wife and I were having a difficult time with some personal issues, so I decided to try and lift both our moods and take us to a romantic dinner at Mezze. The experience was so great I will definitely be going back again and again. All the staff were extremely accommodating and our waitress was elegant and also was able to make us laugh. I LOVED THIS EXPERIENCE. The only downside was a rude customer who was complaining about the music (which was lovely) and the manager must have handled the situation extremely well because I didn't hear from him for the rest of the night and we still were able to listen to the holiday music. Best of all the food was so delicious!!"
Dined on 12/10/2013
"Mezze continues to be a great place for dinner in Williamstown. The farm fresh food is excellent and atmosphere is very relaxed."
Dined on 11/23/2013
"I took my wife here for her 30th bday and amazing does not begin to describe the service, food, and drinks we got there. The chef Pedro came out and greater us. It is a magical place."
Dined on 11/21/2013
"We have been to Mezze many times and always enjoy the food, the ambiance, the service- basically everything. Our most recent meal was outstanding, but the desserts were the real stars. We went with two unusual choices- a blue cheese “parfait” and a chiffon cake- and were absolutely in love with both."
Dined on 11/16/2013
"Pretty setting, food was perfectly prepared and pleasingly presented. Beets, in fact, acquired a whimsical personality all their own. Wine by the glass was very good. Service was perfect - gracious and exceptionally efficient. Food allergy addressed with ease. A lovely dining experience."
Dined on 11/11/2013
"The main course dishes (chicken, steak) were prepared and seasoned perfectly. Our appetizers, Kale salad, Raviolo were creative and full of flavor. The beer list could use some improvement with a focus toward more craft beers (you'd thin Berkshire Brewing Company) would be a natural addition given the location of the restaurant. The wine list was generally fine although a few more individual glass options should be offered. Dessert was mixed as the lemon curd was exceptional but the pretzel crust detracted from the dish and was a "miss" when a graham cracker crust would have been better. All in all a very nice experience but a bit overpriced. $9 for brussel sprouts on the side when they should be part of the main course...ouch."
Dined on 11/8/2013
"Although my guests seemed moderately satisfied, I can say without reservations that the pasta main I had was the single worst dish I have ever had at a restaurant. It was overcooked to absolute mush and the only flavor was the overwhelming amount of beets -- the cheese was absolutely flavorless. The waiter was sweet but a little amateurish. My husband never received his dessert, apparently because I said I didn't want dessert."
Dined on 11/2/2013
"The food was wonderful, but we wanted to get an earlier reservation. They said they couldn't do it....we arrived a half hour early and found many empty tables...which remained empty the whole time we were there."
Dined on 11/3/2013
"My family of 2 adult children, my husband and I enjoyed a birthday celebration at the restaurant. The service was very gracious and friendly. The food while local-vore was beautifully prepared. We had a relaxing and enjoyable fun time, enjoyed the food, and were able to return to Mass MoCa for an evening dance performance."
Dined on 10/27/2013
"Have loved Mezze in the past and was wondering if new chef (Pedro) was up to prior standards. I am pleased to report that he was - this was my best meal ever at Mezze. The food is EXCELLENT !"
Dined on 10/27/2013
"nice atmosphere, friendly service, interesting local menu. food was good but not great ( a bit overcooked). we will come back!"
Dined on 10/26/2013
"The food and the atmosphere were extremely enjoyable!"
Dined on 10/19/2013
"Lots of hype that wasn't warranted. Food was fair at best and we were disapointed. Came for a special anniversary and we would not return or recommend it. My wife's potatoes were cold and the pork loin overdone. My cavatelli not particularly tasteful. We asked for lemon for our water and they brought only one piece. Not what we expected or what we paid for."
Dined on 10/20/2013
"It was my husband's birthday--on a Monday!--and the restaurant I wanted to take him to is closed on Mondays. The owner of that restaurant recommended Mezze. It was perfect--beautifully prepared food, everything so tasty, great service from the second we walked in the door. We live a 45 minute drive away, but look forward to returning soon."
Dined on 10/15/2013
"Warm wood floors and many windows looking out on fall foliage birches. Extremely fresh ingredients. Best restaurant bread ever. The bolognese pasta with sauce of mixed local meets is highly recommended!"
Dined on 10/10/2013
"the menu focus seemed to be vegetarian and chicken. Limited entrée choice but what was offered was delicious."
Dined on 10/8/2013
"This was my 3rd time there. Always a creative menu with nicely presented plates. But I'm there to eat. Not looking for heaping helpings of diner food but don't want to leave hungry either. Staff always very nice and attentive. It remains popular but the prices may not keep it that way."
Dined on 10/5/2013
"This is a special place to dine. High quality food, service and ambience in great area. We visit regularly and consider this Bistro and Bar to be among the best in the region. A definite destination for a great dining experience."
Dined on 10/5/2013
"We came for the weekend to hike Mt. Greylock and were looking for a nice restaurant with good vegetarian options. The food was delicious, if pricy, but that was not unexpected. What was most unfortunate was the rude hostess who initially told me they would give away our table due to "high turnover" when I called to say we'd be 10 min late. Ten minutes?! When we got there and I approached her station, she held a finger in front of my face and disappeared before even saying one word to me. Luckily, we had a wonderful waiter (possibly the owner?) and delicious, although not amazing food. For $50/person, I expected to be knocked off my feet. The amazing almond/apple tart with cinnamon sorbet certainly kicked everything up a star though!"
Dined on 9/29/2013
"Because we don't order liquor, we are often rushed out of restaurants. So we asked the waitress upfront to give us some space between courses. She couldn't have been nicer about our request despite it being a busy Saturday night. The food was superb. The star of the meal was the plainest looking dish: a side order of hen of the wood mushrooms. The chef had foraged them that day and sauted them in butter and they were the most delicious things we ever tasted. But all of the dishes were well prepared and showed a lot of care and thought. It was a splurge for us but we never regretted it for a moment. Highest marks!"
Dined on 9/29/2013
"We've been here in the past and enjoyed it. THis time the menu was lackluster as was the food. Lovely setting though."
Dined on 9/28/2013
"Outstanding food and service. I was especially impressed by the knowledge of the server."
Dined on 9/28/2013
"This was our second time to Mezze. The first time it was fair....the service was fair and the food was fair but it was always recommended and so I thought it deserved a second try. Also there were always good reviews. I took my son and three of his college room mates...it was terrible. The service was very poor and the food even worse! I had to send back my appetizer as it was really just plain un edible. We went early so it wasn't extremely busy, hence that should not be an excuse for the poor service. Why do people recommend this restaurant?"
Dined on 9/28/2013
"Food is generally good here though a bit overpriced. My main suggestions are: please add more vegetarian and seafood options, and please use less salt!"
Dined on 9/24/2013
"Food was very well prepared . Service was not the best. Courteous but not attentive."
Dined on 9/9/2013
"We've eaten at Mezze several times and are always pleased. The food is fresh, generally locally sourced, creatively prepared and delicious. The dining experience has been relaxed and enjoyable."
Dined on 9/8/2013
"The waitress was slow in appearing, did not introduce herself etc., served the food impersonally and slowly. Otherwise we enjoyed the food and the ambience."
Dined on 9/3/2013
"I'm not a vegetarian but could become one w Mezze's options. I'll orde that lima bean dish again! Only question: are fried green tomatoes usually more about texture than flavor?"
Dined on 9/6/2013
"Extraordinary - if we had to find one word to describe Mezze, this is it! We were visiting from out of town, but we'll make a point to go back and to tell fellow travelers that it's a must! The interior space is soothing with lots of windows opening to beautiful views of the countryside. The staff is welcoming, attentive, and quite knowledgeable about food and wine. The chef uses fresh, local ingredients in the most creative way to produce absolutely delicious dishes. The portions are quite generous too! We loved the place - only wished we lived closer to make it a frequent stop."
Dined on 9/6/2013

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