Moeca

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

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   Larry VIP

   Washington DC79 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   You have to have a lobster roll and fried clam strips while visiting Boston — but you won’t find them here. Instead you will find fascinatingly prepared seafood with exquisite attention to detail and attentive service. (Very thorough descriptions of food and drink items and which could be adjusted for dietary needs.) Reservations pretty much required
   

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   Kathrine VIP

   Greater Boston13 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall the food was very good. Moeca leans towards a heavy handed version of sea-food dishes inspired by Spanish and Italian cuisines. Some appetizers had very unpleasant flavors (the mussels) and some more intricate (the amazing charred beet dish). The pastas are complex, dense with flavor and not light. The ravioli was a thick ragu disappointment. Cocktails are creative but I wish they had less choices and more wines by the glass options (the limited wine by the glass list was very compelling and creative). We had 6-7 dishes for the two of us, expecting that they would be on the lighter end but we could have had 5 and been fine. The savory tart was huge! (but very fall like in its richness) Dessert was a nice chocolate gelato with passion-fruit. Again, it was heavy on the tartness and needed more rich chocolate intensity. The stand-out dish for us was the tuna with the rustic bread. A perfect blend of seafood flavor, buttery tuna and a dark rustic roll. Service was wonderful and the noice level was great for conversation.
   

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   Betty VIP

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great time. Upscale yet cozy. Food was fantastic
   

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   Thea

   Greater Boston1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was fantastic. The service was quite slow but when waiter was with us they were knowledgeable and attentive
   

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   chris

   Connecticut1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was our first time there and the waiter explained every item and gave great suggestions that we ended up ordering. Incredible food incredible services
   

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   Mary VIP

   Greater Boston18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We eat at Moeca almost every time we are in Cambridge ( we live in between Cambridge and Nantucket so know good seafood). I am GF and partially DF. The server always knows my allergies and is prepared to recommend or modify dishes. Their crudo is always the best we get and with gf sauce. My husband loves the Branzino whenever it’s on the menu. I love the chickpea pancake with leeks and apple butter without the dairy. Try it!
   

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   Rashi VIP

   Greater Boston10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was delicious for a group of 4. Our server was lovely but was pushing us to order more food even though we ended up having leftovers. Honestly loved everything we got but overall none of us drank and got mocktails. Mocktails were slightly slow to get to us but food was super quick! Food was more expensive than I was expecting. Midway through our meal, the restaurant became pretty smokey with something being left on the open flame for overall too long I think but wasn’t a huge problem. Food quality was great but honestly the price was expensive. I would consider coming back for a special occasion.
   

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   John

   Greater Boston10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Then food was imaginative and exceptional. The prices are higher than similar places in the area but the food is better.
   

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   Melissa VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food, loved the small plates. Excellent staff.
   

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    Goldie

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent menu, service, decor, quality of food. The noise level is a little high for older ears.
    

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