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Bar Mezzana, Boston, MA

Bar Mezzana

4.7
4.7
981 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
Bar Mezzana is a coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Colin Lynch at Ink Block in Boston’s South End, specializing in crudo and hand-made pasta. Signature dishes like Chicken Under a Brick, Grilled Cctopus and Orecchiette with Sausage have become instant classics. Seasonal menu updates incorporate flavors from local farmers and purveyors. The crudo menu changes daily - think Nantucket bay scallops and razor clams along with Japanese and European delicacies like shima aji and lubina. All are expertly prepared with bright touches of citrus, oils and salts.
Reserve in the dining room for a family dinner or date night. Enjoy the bar and lounge for bar snacks, a great burger, and a Lamplighter beer. A private dining room is available for a business event or intimate party for up to 12. Any night of the week, Bar Mezzana welcomes with a thoughtful wine list, delightful cocktails, delicious food and friendly staff!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Seafood, Dining Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Bar Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 530-1770

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Veteran, Women

  • Executive chef

    Colin Lynch

  • Catering

    We do not offer catering.

  • Private party facilities

    Bar Mezzana offers a wide variety of event options. Our private dining room hosts up to 12 guests for a seated dinner, or 15 for a standing reception. Our semi-private dining room can accommodate up to 45 for a seated dinner or reception. The restaurant is also available for a full buyout.

  • Private party contact

    Heather Lynch: (617) 530-1770

  • Neighborhood

    South End

  • Cross street

    Traveler Street

  • Parking details

    Discounted parking available for the lot at the corner of Albany Street & Traveler Street, INK UNDERGROUND (Laz Lot #5, 90 Traveler St.). The lot is beneath Interstate 93. Please bring ticket to host stand for validation. $5 per car, paid in the lot. See website for further details. Public Parking: There is metered parking along Harrison Avenue. Please do not park in the Whole Foods lot or the Sepia lot as those lots are monitored and vehicles will be towed. Valet: Not currently offered.

  • Public transit

    Red Line Broadway T stop - cross over New Broadway bridge and continue straight on Traveler St.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Puglia Wine Dinner

    $75.00 per person

    Mar 30 - Apr 2, 2023
    Join us for the second dinner of the Bar Mezzana Cellar Series! We're offering an optional four-course tasting menu created by Chef Colin and our Chef de Cuisine Eliza featuring Puglian inspired cuisine and optional wine pairings selected by our Beverage Director, Ryan Lotz. This menu will include three savory courses and dessert. It will be available from Thursday, March 30th through Sunday, April 2nd. We ask that the entire party participate.

What 981 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
  • 4.2Value

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  1. KenL

    New England

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great first visit based on several great reviews from friends. It met our very high expectations especially on the quality of food and attentive/helpful service. Can’t wait to go again!
  2. Marilyn

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Creatively prepared & delicious meals. Excellent service, lovely ambience. An overall fine dining experience.
  3. Kitkat

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Unfortunately, my dinner was burned. They offered to make a new dish, but the others were almost done so I passed. Our focaccia was also burned, but we ate it anyway!
  4. Rick

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific atmosphere and food for the price. Great neighborhood restaurant.
  5. EileenD

    New England

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time going to Bar Mezzana for brunch and it was really good. Food and service is always great here. Looking forward to my next visit.
  6. richards

    New England

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    consistently good food, wine and service. Never disappoints.
  7. Sooz

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service were amazing. It is pretty noisy so it is hard to carry on conversations, especially at bigger tables, but it is a special place.
  8. GreatSpot

    New England

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a fantastic experience. The ambiance is lively, the staff is welcoming and our server Tommy was top notch. He gave great guidance and the wine list and menu and everything was delicious! The buratta, the fig & frisée salad, and the octopus starter. Between us we had the bolognese, fettuccini, seasonal ravioli and brick cooked chicken. It was all beautifully prepared. And the homemade gelato is terrific. Can’t wait to go back!
  9. MICHAELC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great best meal I’ve had in a while would definitely go back soon.
  10. JoeH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Have always loved Bar Mezzana and this was no exception. I do miss some of the tapas items they used to have, but as always food was delicious, service great, and I appreciated the help in selecting a good wine.
  11. karinam

    New England

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Always loved Bar Mezzana but they seem to have done a major overhaul on the menu to get rid of the interesting and unusual dishes and substitute the slab o meat plate o pasta type food. Not a single vegetarian main dish. Staff delightful as always but no longer a special experience. What a shame
  12. Kika

    New England

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I’ve been at Bar Mezzana many times. It’s a great place! The food is very good and it’s also a very energetic place. Worth to try it!
  13. kmac

    New England

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Boston!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent spot for a birthday dinner! Every dish was excellent - the duck pasta and lamb particularly stood out.
  15. mol1991

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was AMAZING. Probably the best bolognese I’ve ever had. And the chicken under a brick was just incredible. Only negative thing was it was freezing inside.
  16. Nataliac

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service!
  17. kchag

    New England

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful service Food and drinks were amazing Lovely atmosphere
  18. JackieF

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Lobster Paccheri was amazing. The lobster was deliciously sweet and the lobster sauce had an incredible depth of lobster flavor. They paired perfectly with the paccheri pasta. Probably one of the best lobster dishes we've ever had. We also had two crudo dishes the ahi and hamachi, both were very fresh with good flavor accompaniments. Unfortunately the Rabini was overly soft and lacked flavor. The dessert of Tagerine sorbet and ricotta cheese cake was also delicious. Our server - Lisa - and the runners were all very attentive and pleasant.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Amazing service and incredibly friendly staff. Definitely a great spot for some lunch.
  20. Nicolas

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Drinks are expensive given their size. Even compared to more (overall) expensive restaurants
  21. Mark

    New England

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Another great dining experience! Bar Mezzana is one of our go-to spots. Personable, professional service topped off by delicious preparations from the kitchen. We look forward to our next visit.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was fantastic and the food was fabulous!
  23. Sally

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always consistently great service food and drinks!
  24. SusanR

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great and innovative menu! Friendly and professional waitstaff
  25. Ceffy

    Miami

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Special Sicilian menu was good. Wine pairing was great
  26. BackBayGal

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gorgeously, prepared food, exquisite service, excellent wine selection, and especially appreciated the acoustics of the space, and the way you could hear the music and yet still talk at your table. This is such a special spot will be back again and again! Thank you!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drink and fantastic food! Service is also amazing as we left our bag there, the team is super helpful!!
  28. seaurchin

    New Mexico

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really lovely dinner. Everything was first rate.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely date spot with great food- had the beets, foccacia with dips (all excellent except the feta was a bit too salty), Brussel sprouts and duck pasta. Highly recommend, especially any drinks with their ginger beer!
  30. AmandaR

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my most favorite restaurants in the world! Excellence all the way around. Really fantastic spot.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My 1st time here and for brunch. Food was amazing! Everyone around us was very pleased as well. One piece of feedback—the Bloody Mary had one olive and a lemon. That’s it. No celery or anything fun. Spice it up! Add more to your drinks, including the size. Pretty small for the price.
  32. AnthonyF

    New England

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fabulous surprise! Booked here last minute—had never been—and was so pleased we did. Excellent host was kind (we were 10 late and I called ahead to let them know) and set us at ease with humor. The waitstaff is very professional. Knowledgeable and personable. Food was outstanding. Everything we had was excellent and all three of us were pleased with our meals. Atmosphere was lively and bar scene looked fun. May sit there for date night in the future. We are sure to return.
  33. TonyB

    New England

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    For a very busy restaurant the service was reasonably fast. The food was very good but extremely expensive. (Wine by the glass in the $30-35 range..!)
  34. rayL

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pasta and the drinks were easily an A+. Top dollar pricing but as expected for superior product they deliver.
  35. LaurieG

    New England

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Lively spot for high-end Italian fare. Tasty and creative dishes; extremely welcoming, helpful staff.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    lovely restaurant & delicious food! went for valentine’s day & shared a lovely meal together
  37. simons

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    I booked for St Valentine Day for dining with my spouse. It were wonderful muscles and octopus with Italian bread focaccia. 4 stars only for mistake with the cocktail and wrong choice of wine, but it sometimes happens.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Everything was good, but not outstanding. We don’t think there is value for what you pay.
  39. AllyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delectable. My Mama and I went here for a Monday night dinner and the crudo was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Loved the Focaccia as well.
  40. Love2brunch

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great menu, attentive service and great musical selections. Will definitely go back.

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Bar Mezzana is rated 4.7 stars by 981 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 57 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Options

  • Order online
Google Map for Bar Mezzana

360 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Traveler Street

  • Neighborhood

    South End

  • Hours of operation

    Bar Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Seafood, Dining Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Discounted parking available for the lot at the corner of Albany Street & Traveler Street, INK UNDERGROUND (Laz Lot #5, 90 Traveler St.). The lot is beneath Interstate 93. Please bring ticket to host stand for validation. $5 per car, paid in the lot. See website for further details. Public Parking: There is metered parking along Harrison Avenue. Please do not park in the Whole Foods lot or the Sepia lot as those lots are monitored and vehicles will be towed. Valet: Not currently offered.

  • Public transit

    Red Line Broadway T stop - cross over New Broadway bridge and continue straight on Traveler St.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Veteran, Women

  • Executive chef

    Colin Lynch

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 530-1770

  • Catering

    We do not offer catering.

  • Private party facilities

    Bar Mezzana offers a wide variety of event options. Our private dining room hosts up to 12 guests for a seated dinner, or 15 for a standing reception. Our semi-private dining room can accommodate up to 45 for a seated dinner or reception. The restaurant is also available for a full buyout.

  • Private party contact

    Heather Lynch: (617) 530-1770

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