Madre Osteria

Name: Madre Osteria
Address: 88 Wharf St, Milton, MA, United States, 02186-3429
Telephone: (617) 322-9548
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (418)

$30 and under

Italian

88 Wharf St, Milton, MA 02186-3429

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2 people

Jul 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Welcome to Madre Osteria & Bar! Located in Milton, MA on the ground level of Milton Landing overlooking the Neponset River. Offering a modern approach to classic, rustic Italian cuisine created by Chef Sam Curtis. Think house-made Foccacia and specialty grande meatballs. Entrees include Truffle Risotto, Braised Short Rib, and Wild Boar Ragú. In addition to Italian and seafood dishes, we also offer gluten-free and vegetarian options.

The interior design of Madre is both elegant and casual. We offer a full bar and wine list. Seating options include tables, high tops, a bar, and a beautiful outdoor patio.

We are right down the road from our sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Yellow Door Taqueria in Dorchester - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!

A handful of other places nearby include the Forbes House Museum, Boston Medical Center, Carney Hospital, Dorchester Park, Lower Neponset River Trail, and more!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 322-9548
Website
https://www.madreosteria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Fernando
Catering
Full catering menu available. Please contact events@madreosteria.com for further information
Private party facilities
Private events are available at Madre Osteria & Bar! Whether it is a holiday celebration, birthday or engagement party, or corporate event, we are here.We are dedicated to making your event special with custom Italian menus, passed bites, drinks, decor, and more!Please contact events@madreosteria.com for further information
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
88 Wharf St, Milton, MA 02186-3429
Neighborhood
Milton
Cross street
Adams Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Milton Station, Red Line
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Madre's Family Style Sunday Supper
$30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Family Style dining experience with a set menu, from 4pm - 9pm. The menu is a choice of salad (Caesar or Harvest Salad), choice of pasta (Bucatini, Angel Hair, or Gluten free) with Chef's red sauce, meatballs, and Italian sausage. Includes Focaccia and seasoned dipping oil with butter

Offers

$1 Oysters at the bar 4pm-7pm daily
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$1 Oysters from 5-8pm or until we run out. Only available at the bar, 1st come 1st serve!
Appy Hour at Madre Osteria
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Enjoy delicious bites & snacks from 4pm-6pm at Madre Osteria! $1 oysters House-made Smoked bluefish dip with chips Meatball & Burger Sliders Arancini Tinned Fish Plate Caesar Salad Crispy Brussels Spouts AND MORE!
Live Music Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Multiple dates available
Thu - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Live music from 6:30 - 8:30pm.

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Popular dishes

Burrata$17.00
fig, ricotta, prosciutto, frisée, toast points
Madre's Meatball$14.00
house-made grande meatball in sugo al pomodoro sauce
House-Made Focaccia$9.00
fresh focaccia, olive butter and fava bean hummus
Marsala Funghi al Forno$13.00
roasted mushrooms, ricotta, parsley-dill vinaigrette
Crispy Polenta$12.00
whipped goat cheese, pecorino, golden raisin vinaigrette
1/2 Dozen Oysters$18.00
cucumber mignonette, cocktail sauce
Mussels Panzanella$16.00
Focaccia croûtons, saffron, tomato, calabrian chili
Crispy Fingerling Fries$8.00
parmesan, parsley, house-made aioli
Classic Caesar$12.00
romaine, sourdough croutons, parmesan
Sausage & Mushroom Pizzetta$16.00
mozzarella, red peppers, basil, tomato sauce
Eggplant Rollatini$15.00
herbed ricotta, pomodoro, tomato mozzarella salad
Calamari Fritti$17.00
lightly battered, spicy marinara
Arancini$12.00
prosciutto, pomodoro, pecorino

Secondi

main dish

Mamma's Spaghetti & Meatballs$19.00
sugo over bucatini
Wild Boar Ragú$26.00
Fresh pappardelle pasta, Tuscan kale, house soffritto tomato sauce; gluten-free available
Chicken Parmigiana$27.00
fresh mozzarella, sugo, served over bucatini; gluten-free available
Funghi Risotto$23.00
mushrooms, peas, parmesan, shallots & garlic
Pan Roasted Salmon$26.00
roasted brussels sprouts agrodolce
Rigatoni a la Vodka$20.00
spicy vodka sauce, roasted garlic, parmesan & basil
Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi$25.00
sausage, broccoli rabe
Nonna's Bolognese$24.00
beef, pork, pancetta, brunoise vegetables
Pork Chop$29.00
maple brined, braised red cabbage, fingerling chips
Steak Florentine$36.00
smashed fingerling, broccoli rabe, tuscan herbed chimi

Dolci

Gelato del Giorno$5.00
Gelato of the Day
Limoncello Cake$9.00
Tiramisu$9.00
Mini Cannoli Trio$9.00

Pick of The Week

TGIF: Pasta del Giorno
chef's special pasta of the day
- MKT
Thursday Farmers Market Special
Fresh produce collected from the Milton Farmers Market every Thursday created in to a special dish
Bottomless Pasta$28.00
Sunday Supper$30.00
Prix-fixe menu, family-style dining

What 418 people are saying

Madre Osteria 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Madre Osteria delights with "beautiful outdoor seating," "great food and drinks," and "heartwarming service." Its lively atmosphere, enhanced by live music and river views, charms guests. "Highly recommend" for special moments and "unforgettable nights." The "lobster ravioli" and "tiramisu" receive rave reviews, making it a must-visit culinary gem.

418 Reviews

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Fahti
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience overall. The staff was very pleasant, and the food was delicious!
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Sandra VIP
Greater Boston24 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I was expecting a better experience but I found the found and ambience less than ideal. Even the ginger ale was flat!!
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Sue VIP
Greater Boston22 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great restaurant. The outdoor seating is beautiful. Great food and drinks.
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Anthony
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an unforgettable night at Madre Osteria! I asked my date to be my girlfriend with a plate of tiramisu, and the staff went above and beyond—writing the message on the dessert, cheering us on, and even taking it off the bill. The food was a solid 10/10, the live music and dim lighting set the perfect vibe, and the service was genuinely heartwarming. Can’t wait to come back!
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Denise
Greater Boston23 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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Ellen VIP
Greater Boston22 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family and I (party of five) had drinks, appetizers and dinner and were all very pleased. We had a great table overlooking the patio and the river and the food and service were wonderful! We are looking forward t returning!
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Joseph
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were fantastic. The wait staff was very attentive and the food was served quickly
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Kathleen VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience at this beautiful restaurant. We are inside at a cozy 2 seat table at the bar, but the outside patio was beautiful. The food was exceptional. The best chicken Parmesan I have ever had. Excellent and attentive server. She was there when we needed a drink, but didn’t bother us with constant check ins. The bartender was great and clearly knew his job as he was making many fancy drinks. I would highly recommend and Cant wait to go back.
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patricia VIP
Greater Boston210 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Madre is a unique venue offering great food with outstanding views of the river. Was there for a business meeting and our waitress discreetly checked in on us without interrupting. Definitely one of my favorites!!!
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Seana
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful little spot on the river! The food was great as well as the service
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FAQs

Madre Osteria offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Madre Osteria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 322-9548.

Madre Osteria is rated 4.6 stars by 418 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

88 Wharf St, Milton, MA 02186-3429

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Adams Street
Neighborhood
Milton
Hours of operation
Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Milton Station, Red Line
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Fernando
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.madreosteria.com/
Phone number
(617) 322-9548
Catering
Full catering menu available. Please contact events@madreosteria.com for further information
Private party facilities
Private events are available at Madre Osteria & Bar! Whether it is a holiday celebration, birthday or engagement party, or corporate event, we are here.We are dedicated to making your event special with custom Italian menus, passed bites, drinks, decor, and more!Please contact events@madreosteria.com for further information

Madre Osteria

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Madre's Family Style Sunday Supper

$1 Oysters at the bar 4pm-7pm daily

Appy Hour at Madre Osteria

Live Music Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Chicken Parmigiana

Rigatoni a la Vodka

12 Dozen Oysters

Primi

Burrata$17.00

Madre's Meatball$14.00

House-Made Focaccia$9.00

Marsala Funghi al Forno$13.00

Crispy Polenta$12.00

1/2 Dozen Oysters$18.00

Mussels Panzanella$16.00

Crispy Fingerling Fries$8.00

Classic Caesar$12.00

Sausage & Mushroom Pizzetta$16.00

Eggplant Rollatini$15.00

Calamari Fritti$17.00

Arancini$12.00

Secondi

Mamma's Spaghetti & Meatballs$19.00

Wild Boar Ragú$26.00

Chicken Parmigiana$27.00

Funghi Risotto$23.00

Pan Roasted Salmon$26.00

Rigatoni a la Vodka$20.00

Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi$25.00

Nonna's Bolognese$24.00

Pork Chop$29.00

Steak Florentine$36.00

Dolci

Gelato del Giorno$5.00

Limoncello Cake$9.00

Tiramisu$9.00

Mini Cannoli Trio$9.00

Pick of The Week

TGIF: Pasta del Giorno

Thursday Farmers Market Special

Bottomless Pasta$28.00

Sunday Supper$30.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Dining areas

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