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

MIDA - Newton

4.5 (1684)
$30 and under
Italian
261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 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
  • 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 1,684 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MIDA - Newton shines with its "excellent service" and "delicious food," offering a vibrant atmosphere with a "great vibe." Regulars love the "burrata" and "arancini," while the extensive wine list and attentive staff enhance dining experiences. The restaurant's lively energy and "beautiful ambiance" make it a local favorite, perfect for special occasions or casual gatherings.
1,685 Reviews
  1. Sam VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    First time customer. Disappointing. Food was flavorless. Very unusual for an Italian restaurant. Lasagna bland and burnt. Strange mixed green salad. They add an automatic 2% “kitchen help appreciation fee”. If they need that they should pay their kitchen staff more and increase prices if they need to.

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  2. Pamela VIP

    Greater Boston61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Had the salmon, it was perfect! The other guests enjoyed their food as well. Service was great too!

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  3. Lisa

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious!! Our waitress was very attentive and nice and patient!! The whole experience was fantastic!!

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  4. Maripat

    St. Louis23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and wine were excellent. Food was fair to good. Disappointing experience, particularly at the price point

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  5. Judy VIP

    Greater Boston42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place for lunch, sunny, open, nice patio. Lynch food was excellent. My favorite arancini and excellent chicken Caesar salad.

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  6. Aldo VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Has been one of my favorite local spots for a while now. But they have removed a couple of items from the menu that I really miss, the antipasti is no longer available (bummer). Their sauce seems to have changed as well. The tomato sauce is bitter and very salty, very much different than in the past. I'll return but will stay away from anything with red sauce.

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  7. Shawn

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good, but we got the pizza made for one person before the appetizer. We were seated next to the door leading to the outside ... which wasn't the best place on a windy day. Part of the pizza toppings ended up on the floor from the wind (arugula and parmesan cheese). The person who ordered eggplant commented that they would have liked more eggplant than breading.

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  8. Stephanie

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outdoor seating on a beautiful day was perfect. The burrata sandwich, unfortunately, was “Meh.” My fiend enjoyed her chicken parm sandwich. And our waitress was very accommodating.

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  9. Venkat

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    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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  10. Dewey VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    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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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 1684 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 68 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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