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Bar Mezzana, Boston, MA

Bar Mezzana

4.7 (1520)
$50 and over
Italian
360 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 Octopus 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 and a great burger. 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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.barmezzana.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    360 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
  • 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, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Bergamo, Lombardy Wine Dinner

    $85.00 per person

    Jul 24, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025
    Explore this hidden gem! Discover the alpine charm of Bergamo—wines shaped by altitude, history, and tradition, paired with bold, rustic Northern Italian flavors. FFun fact: Chef Colin is hosting his second trip to Bergamo in April 2026! Each month, we explore exciting regions, themes, and cuisines in our Wine Cellar Series. Enjoy a four-course tasting menu crafted by Chef Colin Lynch, with optional ($45 per person) expertly curated wine pairings by Beverage Director Ryan Lotz. Stay tuned for the menu via Instagram and our newsletters! *menu and pricing subject to change, available from Thursday, July 24t - Sunday, June 27 in our dining room, bar, lounge, and patio. We ask that the entire party participate. Payment due at restaurant, a credit card is required for our cancellation policy.
    Bergamo, Lombardy Wine Dinner Photo

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Menu

Bar Mezzana's menu was last updated on 8/27/2023.

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What 1,520 people are saying

Bar Mezzana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Mezzana is a Boston favorite celebrated for its "amazing" food and "excellent" service. Guests rave about the "creative Italian fare," "top-tier cocktails," and standout dishes like the "fluke crudo" and "gnocchi alla vodka." The welcoming staff and vibrant atmosphere make it perfect for any occasion, consistently offering a delightful dining experience.
1,520 Reviews

  1. Josh

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible service. The crudo was served warm?!?, and the scampi was lazy and lacked flavor. Unshelled shrimp that hadn’t been de-veined was the cherry on top of a lousy experience. Never again
    Bar MezzanaResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Josh, I am so sorry for your experience. I assure you this is not typical of the restaurant. I spoke with your server and he said he was unaware that you did not enjoy your experience. I refunded both dishes for you. My sincerest apologies. I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. I will connect with the kitchen on these issues. Thank you for your feedback and giving us the opportunity to improve. i under stand why you would not consider joining us again, but if you reconsider, please reach out directly. I was here last night and none of this way brought to my attention. My sincerest apologies. Heather Lynch, partner

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  2. Lisa

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ended up just snacking/cocktiling at the bar. Had to leave earlier than expected due to an unexpected family issue - bar staff could not have been more helpful and professional! Definitely will return soon!

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  3. Barbara VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for the Wednesday $1 oysters, arrived at 5:40pm and were told the oysters were sold out. Some of us had driven quite a distance and had planned to eat mainly oysters this time. Eventually the kitchen found 13 oysters for the 3 of us. The 4 Damariscotta oysters were especially fine. After getting over our disappointment, we ordered off the menu and the food and drinks and service were excellent.
    Bar MezzanaResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Barbara, I'm sorry we were out of oysters. The promotion is just meant to be a fun offering for the dog days of summer! It is more popular some nights than others. Oysters are not an item we typically offer so when the 200 we have delivered on Wednesday mornings run out, we are totally out. I'm glad you found the rest of the experience to be excellent! Other than the oysters, was there anything else that we didn't quite deliver on? Service, Ambience and Value were all 3 stars, which is certainly lower than we strive for. I'd love any additional feedback if you have it. Thank you for joining us.

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  4. Stan VIP

    Greater Boston51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service were both excellent. The menu featured several unique offerings.

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  5. Mike

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place gets service right. Warm and friendly without being intrusive. And did I mention the food. Yummy!

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  6. Brian VIP

    Columbus17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Boston. Food is always amazing.

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  7. Ingrid

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, wonderful food and wine, recommend you to go there (we were sitting outside)

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  8. Sharon VIP

    Greater Boston122 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here in a while...everything was great and on the whole, not outrageously expensive. The service was friendly and professional. Portions are suitable for sharing without feeling stuffed - this lets you try multiple offerings. Obviously very popular for many years for a reason!

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  9. Deb

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I dine at Bar Mezzana regularly. We love the experience from beginning to end. The waitstaff are extremely knowledgeable on every aspect of the menu and their recommendations are always spot on. The chefs and sous chefs are the best in the city and the food sourcing is farm to table with each dish presenting terroir all the way through.

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  10. Fadel VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Went there with friends who were visiting from out of town. They heard good things about the place and so did we. We were all very disappointed. I suspect the biggest issue is the manager. The table was overloaded with dirty dishes, and the servers weren’t checking in. Twice we had to remove dishes to put them on the table next to us because as they were bringing additional dishes, they left the dirty ones on our table. You’d assume they would realize after the first time. Instead, the second time we had to do it, the manager came and made passive-aggressive comments about needing to keep other tables clean. She should’ve been managing properly by asking her staff to clean tables, not being passive-aggressive towards customers. Customer service at its best. The food quality was okay at best. The eggs for the Benedict and the shakshuka were extremely overcooked. And it’s not like the restaurant was even busy for them to not be paying attention. Won’t be coming again and will tell friends and family to avoid this place.

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FAQs

Bar Mezzana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 530-1770.

Bar Mezzana is rated 4.7 stars by 1520 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Greater Boston
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  5. South End

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bar Mezzana

360 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Dining areas

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
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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
  • Executive chef
    Colin Lynch
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.barmezzana.com/
  • 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.

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