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Coppa, Boston, MA

Coppa

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4.8 (1270)
$31 to $50
Italian
253 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A neighborhood favorite known for its cozy atmosphere and inventive Italian plates including house made pastas and wood fired pizzas. Tucked away on a quiet street in Boston's South End, Coppa offers a delightful fusion of traditional Italian flavors with a modern twist in an intimate setting. James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer's expertise is evident in the carefully curated seasonal menu that showcases the best of fresh regional ingredients.

Much like the food, the beverage menu changes continuously. From craft beers to expertly crafted cocktails & mocktails, each sip complements the culinary creations. Wine enthusiasts will delight in Coppa's dedication to featuring small producer, natural and minimal intervention wines, providing a unique and diverse selection that elevates the dining experience. Currently offering reservations inside and outside (weather permitting).

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 391-0902
  • Website
    http://www.coppaboston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ken Oringer
  • Private party facilities
    Tucked away on a cozy corner of the South End, Coppa is the perfect destination to host your next event. Our intimate dining room and long bar is perfect for buffet style events or seated dinners. From wedding receptions to holiday parties, we want to celebrate with you, Coppa-style. Please see our website for more information.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    253 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Cross street
    Milford Street
  • Parking details
    On street parking. Please watch out for South End Resident permit only parking. There are metered spots on Tremont Street and Washington Street (parallel to Shawmut Avenue). <br /><br />There is a parking lot at 60 East Berkley Street. 617-262-0691
  • Public transit
    Closest Lines: MBTA Orange Line: Back Bay Station (10-15 minute walk) MBTA Green Line: Copley Station (10- 15 minute walk) MBTA Silver Line Bus: East Berkley Street stop or Union Park Street stop (both are a 5 minute walk)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Gluten-Free Night

    Multiple dates available
    On the second Wednesday of every month, we will clean our kitchen top to bottom and only prepare gluten-free food. We offer gluten-free versions of some Coppa classics plus specials like garlic knots!
    Gluten-Free Night Photo

Menu

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What 1,270 people are saying

Coppa 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coppa is a vibrant neighborhood gem offering "delicious & inventive food" with standout dishes like octopus and cavatelli. The small plates allow diverse tasting experiences, and the "service is fantastic, friendly and accommodating." While some seating issues arise, the overall "ambiance is cozy," making it ideal for date nights or casual dining.
1,270 Reviews

  1. Kraig VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very small portions, very overpriced, and unorganized.

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  2. Marcus

    Utah3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely spot in Southie Boston. Food review are as follows: Meatballs - 8.7/10 Celery Caesar - 9.4/10 Soppressata Pizza - 8.8/10 Campanelle - 9.3/10 Chianti - 8.7/10 Gelato - 8.3/10 Friendly service but food and area are the reason you visit. Will be back :)

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  3. Sarah VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Service not so great- server mostly ignored but the busers brought our food promptly.

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  4. Mary VIP

    Greater Boston20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local and our experience was beyond our expectations. There were 4 of us and we all agreed that this is a winner.

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  5. Josh

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. The service is fantastic, friendly and accommodating. If they have room, they'll try to fit you in. Server came to check regularly and fill water glasses promptly. Did not have to wait long for food at all. On top of the fact that all of the food was delicious of course. Doesn't get much better than this for a dining experience. Great neighborhood too. Can't wait to come back.

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  6. David VIP

    London100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and neighborhood gem is consistently awesome

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  7. Dee VIP

    East Tennessee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic!! Small plates allow you to try a bit of everything. The octopus was the best we have ever had! We sat at the bar and the bartender was the best around!! The pizza crust was crispy and the toppings fresh!

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  8. rachel VIP

    Greater Boston49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Coppa always consistent in excellent food and service. The salumi and octopus were sooooo good. I love the service too, a really wonderful group of people. Thank you for another great date night Coppa!

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  9. Steve VIP

    Greater Boston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I enjoyed a very nice dinner at Coppa. Hannah our server was fabulous.

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  10. Deborah

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The food at Coppa was absolutely delicious; however, our seating couldn't have been worse. The dining room was booked so we reserved a seat outside. We dressed warmly so the temperature wasn't the problem. The seats for the tables for two were incredibly uncomfortable and the tables were so small that our food had to be brought out in sequence because we could not fit everything on the table. We had originally asked if we could move to the much more comfortable tables for four, but were told they were reserved. In the almost two hours we sat there, four tables for four were not used! Eventually, I took an extra chair from one of the larger tables and at least I was more comfortable. I can't believe we spent more than $125. for a dinner sitting at a restaurant that doesn't provide minimally adequate seating for their patrons. The food was great but the value was poor because of the seating.

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FAQs

Coppa offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Coppa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 391-0902.

Coppa is rated 4.8 stars by 1270 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston
  5. South End

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Coppa

253 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Milford Street
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On street parking. Please watch out for South End Resident permit only parking. There are metered spots on Tremont Street and Washington Street (parallel to Shawmut Avenue). <br /><br />There is a parking lot at 60 East Berkley Street. 617-262-0691
  • Public transit
    Closest Lines: MBTA Orange Line: Back Bay Station (10-15 minute walk) MBTA Green Line: Copley Station (10- 15 minute walk) MBTA Silver Line Bus: East Berkley Street stop or Union Park Street stop (both are a 5 minute walk)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ken Oringer
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.coppaboston.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 391-0902
  • Private party facilities
    Tucked away on a cozy corner of the South End, Coppa is the perfect destination to host your next event. Our intimate dining room and long bar is perfect for buffet style events or seated dinners. From wedding receptions to holiday parties, we want to celebrate with you, Coppa-style. Please see our website for more information.
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