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MIDA - Newton

4.4 (1699)
$30 and under
Italian
261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
MIDA is an inspired neighborhood Italian restaurant by award winning Chef, Douglass Williams. Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. We are all about supremely delicious food and warm hospitality.

Dinner is served Monday - Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Lunch is served Monday - Friday from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM -4:00 PM.

Reservations for indoor dining can be made in advance online. Patio reservations are now available for booking online or over the phone. Walk-ins are always welcome. Parties larger than six should call the restaurant directly to book a table.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 546-8010
  • Website
    https://midarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Douglass Williams
  • Catering
    Inquire about catering events on our website event inquiry form. <br />https://midarestaurant.com/mida-catering
  • Private party facilities
    Inquire about private events on our website event inquiry form. https://www.midarestaurant.com/
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586
  • Neighborhood
    Newton
  • Cross street
    Washington St. and Walnut St
  • Parking details
    Free public parking is located in the lot behind the building. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    MIDA is steps away from the Newtonville commuter rail stop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mangia Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    We have your Monday night plans covered! Join us Monday nights for our incredible deal. Choose five a la carte portions from our mangia menu including salad and bread for the table. The menu is designed to be shared by parties of two/$80 for two!
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Menu

MIDA - Newton's menu was last updated on 7/15/2025.

STARTERS & SIDES

  • ARANCINI$10.00

    crispy rice fritters, fontina cheese, san marzano tomato | Notable Allergens Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Alcohol (cannot be modified)

    • CAESAR SALAD$14.00

      crisp romaine hearts, caesar dressing, crostini, grana padano | Notable Allergens: Raw Egg, Gluten, Dairy, Fish, Soy

      • PROSCIUTTO & RICOTTA$18.00

        oranges, olives, fennel, shallot, mint, dill, ciabatta toast | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy

        • BURRATA CON PESTO$18.00

          arugula pistachio pesto, golden raisins, ciabatta toast | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Nuts, Dairy

          • INSALATA MISTA$14.00

            gem lettuce, red wine vinaigrette, grana padano, pangrattato, pistachio | Notable Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Nuts

            • MARINATED OLIVES$8.00

              castelvetrano olives, roasted garlic, oregano | Notable Allergens: Allium

              • NORTH SHORE FRITTO MISTO$19.00

                calamari, clam strips, cherry peppers, lemon, spicy tomato aioli | Notable Allergens: Shellfish, Seafood, Gluten, Egg

                • SICILLIAN MUSSELS$19.00

                  roasted tomato and chickpea pesto, calabrian chili, grilled sourdough bread Notable Allergens: Allium, Nightshade, Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish

                  • MEATBALLS$16.00

                    berkshire pork, san marzano tomato, grana padano, parsley | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Egg (cannot be modified)

                    • FOCACCIA$8.00

                      garlic butter, parmesan, chives Allergens: Gluten, Dairy (cannot be modified)

                      • ROASTED CARROTS$12.00

                        sumac yogurt, cherry-almond condimento Allergens: Dairy, Tree Nuts, Grapefruit

                        • CHARRED CAULIFLOWER$14.00

                          almond romesco, mint, dill | Notable Allergens: Nuts

                          • ASPARAGUS$12.00

                            chimichurri, gremolata

                            NOODLES & ENTREES

                            • GNOCCHI CACIO E PEPE$25.00

                              ricotta gnocchi, grana padano, pecorino, fresh black pepper | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy (cannot be modified or served gluten free)

                              • Gluten Free Pasta$0.00

                            • BUCATINI ALL'AMATRICIANA$26.00

                              san marzano tomato, guanciale, pecorino romano | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Allium, Pork, Alcohol (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)

                              • Gluten Free Pasta$0.00

                            • BRASATO$37.00

                              braised beef, red wine jus, spring parsnip puree, salted maple parsnips, horseradish, saba | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, allium, brassica

                              • Gluten Free Pasta$0.00

                            • PACCHERI BOLOGNESE$26.00

                              pork sugo, broccoli rabe, parmesan, breadcrumbs | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy (substitute gluten free pasta upon request, cannot be dairy free)

                              • Gluten Free Pasta$0.00

                            • ROCK SHRIMP CARBONARA$28.00

                              prosciutto, egg yolk, grana padano, rock shrimp | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Pork, Shellfish (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)

                              • Gluten Free Pasta$0.00

                            • ROASTED CHICKEN$29.00

                              mushroom risotto, arugula, guanciale mustard vinaigrette | Notable Allergens: Dairy, Pork

                              • BAY OF FUNDY SALMON$28.00

                                smashed cannellini beans, spinach, parsley gremolata | Notable Allergens: Fish

                                • SMOKED SHORT RIB LASAGNA$34.00

                                  braised beef short rib, parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella, marinara | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy (cannot be modified)

                                  • EGGPLANT PARMESAN$24.00

                                    fried eggplant, san marzano tomato, mozzarella, basil | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy (cannot be modified)

                                    • SPACATELLI AL PESTO$24.00

                                      roasted tomato pesto, fresh basil, calabrian chili, pecorino romano | Notable Allergens: Dairy, Gluten (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)

                                      • Gluten Free Pasta$0.00

                                    • CASARECCE ALLE VERDURE$25.00

                                      corn-quinoa pasta, mushrooms, garlic, tomato sugo, broccoli rabe, pangrattato | Notable Allergens: Gluten (can be made gluten free without pangrattato)

                                      • COD$33.00

                                        farro, roasted asparagus, lemon, capers, parsley | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy

                                        • CLASSIC CARBONARA$26.00

                                          egg yolk, prosciutto, parmesan, pecorino | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Pork (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)

                                          • Gluten Free Pasta$0.00

                                        PIZZA

                                        14" pies, Prepared with a slight char

                                        • CHEESE PIZZA$17.00

                                          CHEESE PIZZA san marzano tomato, pecorino romano, extra virgin olive oil | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy (cannot be made gluten free)

                                          • PEPPERONI PIZZA$20.00

                                            san marzano tomato, pepperoni, pecorino romano, mozzarella Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Pork (cannot be made gluten free)

                                            • PIZZA BIANCA$19.00

                                              white sauce, shaved onion and mushrooms, ricotta, basil Allergens: Gluten, Yeast, Allium, Dairy, Nightshade, Mushrooms

                                              • SAUSAGE PIZZA$19.00

                                                san marzano tomato, hots, white onions, green pepper, spicy pork sausage, mozzarella | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Pork (cannot be made gluten free)

                                                • TOMATO PIE$15.00

                                                  san marzano tomato, pecorino romano, extra virgin olive oil Allergens: Gluten, Dairy (cannot be made gluten free)

                                                  • PROSCIUTTO PIZZA$21.00

                                                    shaved prosciutto di parma, arugula, pecorino romano Allergens: Gluten, Yeast, Nightshade, Dairy, Allium, Pork

                                                    DOLCE

                                                    • CITRUS CAKE$11.00

                                                      berry jam, creme fraiche, extra virgin olive oil | Notable Allergens: Dairy, Nuts, Gluten, Egg (cannot be modified

                                                      • RICOTTA DONUTS$11.00

                                                        cinnamon sugar, lemon-apricot curd Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Cinnamon, Citrus

                                                        • TIRAMISU$11.00

                                                          mascarpone mousse, lady finger, fresh espresso Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Gelatin (cannot be modified)

                                                          MANGIA MONDAY

                                                          Only available on Mondays. Choose five options. Menu includes five alla carte portions, one romaine insalata, and bread. . LOVE, MIDA

                                                          • MANGIA PASTA$80.00

                                                            Only available on Mondays. Choose five options. Menu includes five alla carte portions, one romaine insalata, and bread. . LOVE, MIDA

                                                            Last updated: July 15, 2025

                                                            What 1,699 people are saying

                                                            MIDA - Newton 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

                                                            4.4
                                                            4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                            • 4.4Food
                                                            • 4.5Service
                                                            • 4.4Ambience
                                                            • 4.2Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            MIDA in Newton is a delightful Italian spot known for "excellent food and service." The ambiance is lively, with a "great vibe" and "friendly staff." Highlights include "amazing" burrata, pasta dishes, and an extensive wine list. Be mindful of the "energetic atmosphere" and "noise level."
                                                            1,699 Reviews

                                                            1. Allison VIP

                                                              Greater Boston6 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 1
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              We did the Monday special. Lots of food but it was all just ok. Service was attentive.

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                                                            2. Amanda

                                                              New York City4 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined 6 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              I met two friends for dinner and we shared three dishes-- the burrata, the mussels, and a pizza topped with arugula. All were delicious. I was just in Italy and the food was just as good as anything I had there, maybe better.

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                                                            3. Michael VIP

                                                              Greater Boston21 reviews

                                                              2.0

                                                              Dined on July 8, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              We’ve dined at MIDA multiple times and have always enjoyed the food and the experience. On this most recent visit, the food and service were, again, very good, but the noise level was untenable. We’d actually used a phone-based app to measure the noise level in excess of 80 decibels — so loud, we couldn’t converse with each other without yelling — further adding to the ambient noise. Hard to expect us to return.

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                                                            4. Paul

                                                              Greater Boston1 review

                                                              2.0

                                                              Dined on July 7, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Enjoyed the food the first time I went. Had the same food yesterday and it was as if it had transformer into a far worse restaurant in the interim. My pasta arrived over salty but otherwise flavorless and swimming in a watery broth. Meh. Far too noisy to easily converse. Meh. I will not go back for a third visit.

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                                                            5. Richard VIP

                                                              Greater Boston26 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on July 6, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Food was great, plus our server was exceptionally attentive, efficient, and thorough.

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                                                            6. Astrid

                                                              Greater Boston2 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on July 2, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great food and service! Our friends had been at MIDA a few times and we're glad that they suggested we went together. It was great!

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                                                            7. Alejandra VIP

                                                              Caribbean11 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              Dined on June 28, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              The service was amazing but the food was underwhelming compared to other locations.

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                                                            8. justine

                                                              Greater Boston5 reviews

                                                              2.0

                                                              Dined on June 27, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 2
                                                              Disappointed- usually good here, but if you’re sat in the back near the kitchen, your dinner will be ruined by hearing the bell loudly rung every 2 minutes multiple times. It was extremely bothersome. Of course it is necessary for the kitchen staff, but there has to be some sort of fix, maybe don’t sit people near there. Multiple food items came out late, luckily they were all delicious. Would go back for the food but only if I was sat somewhere else.

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                                                            9. Elizabeth VIP

                                                              Greater Boston5 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              Dined on June 24, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Some of the food was excellent, and all of it was at least very good. The noise level was problematic. The service was lovely.

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                                                            10. Christina

                                                              Greater Boston1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on June 23, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Truly made me feel special on my birthday with excellent hospitality and incredible food! Everything was on point. Can’t wait to go back

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                                                            FAQs

                                                            MIDA - Newton offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 546-8010.

                                                            MIDA - Newton is rated 4.4 stars by 1699 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                            Make a reservation

                                                            2 people
                                                            7:00 PM
                                                            Booked 46 times today
                                                            Experiences are available.
                                                            Google Map for MIDA - Newton

                                                            261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586

                                                            Dining areas

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Cross street
                                                              Washington St. and Walnut St
                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                              Newton
                                                            • Hours of operation
                                                              Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm
                                                            • Price
                                                              $30 and under
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
                                                            • Dining style
                                                              Casual Elegant
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Casual Dress
                                                            • Parking details
                                                              Free public parking is located in the lot behind the building. Metered street parking is also available.
                                                            • Public transit
                                                              MIDA is steps away from the Newtonville commuter rail stop.
                                                            • Payment options
                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                            • Executive chef
                                                              Douglass Williams
                                                            • Additional
                                                              Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                            • Delivery & takeout
                                                              Order direct
                                                            • Website
                                                              https://midarestaurant.com/
                                                            • Phone number
                                                              (617) 546-8010
                                                            • Catering
                                                              Inquire about catering events on our website event inquiry form. <br />https://midarestaurant.com/mida-catering
                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                              Inquire about private events on our website event inquiry form. https://www.midarestaurant.com/
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