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front entryway, bar, and dining room - MIDA - Newton, Newton, MA

MIDA - Newton

4.5 (1675)
$30 and under
Italian
261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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
  • 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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What 1,675 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MIDA - Newton is celebrated for its "amazing service" and "delicious food." Diners rave about the "pesto burrata," "arancini," and "braised pork tagliatelle." Guests appreciate the "extensive wine list" and "creative dishes." While the atmosphere is "energetic," it can be "noisy." Reservations are recommended for this "popular" spot.

1,675 Reviews
  1. Venkat

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Looked like they didn’t have enough staff to handle service on a Holiday. Service too wat too long. Didn’t get water refilled. Sandwich quality was not great.

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  2. Dewey VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Wait staff while willing was a little too intrusive. I don't need all of that fuss on the removal of a glass or plate from the table, and the waitress was strangely abrasive. The food was not up to their typical standard and the room was so noisy that you couldn't hear anyone on the other side of the table. This is the first time that I have ever felt a little let down my the restaurant.

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  3. Jessica VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at the bar because we were very early for our reservation. When a table opened up we weee given the choice to take it but were content where we were. A convivial reasonably priced dinner.

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  4. Howard VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Service not so much. A few items that we asked for needed to be requested more than once.

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  5. Katie VIP

    Salt Lake City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food. Our server was very personable and attentive!

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  6. Mary Ann

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner here with friends of ours. The arancini is incredible! They have an extensive wine list. Service is wonderful!

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  7. Patti VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit too loud but definitely trendy for a younger crowd. Food came out hot. Food was okay but not over the top. Have to say burrata was outstanding even though when you read what’s in it you might question it!

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  8. Eileen

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything about the Mother's Day brunch at Mida was superb! Especially the staff, absolutely a joy ! They moved us out of a table that was too sunny without us even requesting the move. Just delightful in every way. Loved all of our dishes and the biscuits and the bread. We'll be back!

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  9. David

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent. One of the best Italian spots in the Boston area.

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  10. Abbott

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Mangia Mucci was a great event. Many excellent wines to taste, served by the wroters/winemakers.

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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 4.5 stars by 1675 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
10:30 PM
Booked 38 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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