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Bar 'Cino Brookline MA

4.8
4.8
923 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
"Bar 'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal neighborhood spot on Beacon Street in Brookline - directly across from the Saint Mary's T Stop. Open nightly for dinner and cocktails.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 77 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 608-3220

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Chef Clovis Bezerra

  • Private party facilities

    Ideal location for intimate gatherings up to 22 guests. Please contact Tim Devaney at Tdevaney@newportrestaurantgroup.com.

  • Neighborhood

    Brookline

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    Saint Mary's T stop.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 923 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Anon

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. We went to celebrate a birthday and we were happy with the choice. Deserts are just ok though.
  2. Julia

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were on a visit to Boston choosing Bar Cino off Yelp and we were pleasantly surprised. The reviews on yelp were good but we found it excellent. Not to mention that it was the first day of restaurant week! Food was great stuff friendly and professional. We will definitely return as we couldn't try all the dishes we found interesting on the menu. Thank you.
  3. EmilyG

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious! The portion worked for me because it was smaller, but that would be normal versus double that a lot of restaurants do and I end up taking leftovers home. The staff was extremely attentive!
  4. KateG

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    We went for restaurant week and the portions were perfect. The food was very good. The service was a bit dull, nothing wrong with it, just not extra friendly. I would like to go back in the spring and try the outdoor patio which looked nice with the lights.
  5. ErinS

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is consistently very good. Great service and food. Wonderful staff.
  6. MelissaS

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    It was our first time at Bar Cino and we came for restaurant week. The food was overall very good, service was a bit slow to start as it took a while to order and get our drinks. We had the meatballs and goat cheese croquettes to start (the goat cheese was incredible, hope they’ll put it on the regular menu), sausage fennel pizza and chicken for mains, and ended with the olive oil cupcake and gelato. We enjoyed our dinner and will definitely be back.
  7. erinj

    New England

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great meal, very fresh tasting and well seasoned, perfectly paced.
  8. Pepperoni

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very caring staff. Server was great. Good food everyone in a group could enjoy
  9. Penolopi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It was a pleasant surprise, the food was good, it came in a timely manner, the atmosphere lively!
  10. DonaldM

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great . Excellent food and atmosphere. Lively crowd but not too loud.
  11. BlazingIceberg

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dine out Boston menu. Really enjoyed the chicken cacciatore, delicious and a generous portion too! Always love the atmosphere here and the service is excellent and prompt.
  12. Brookliner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food was excellent, service was too. There was an issue with one of the items and I lost count of how many times they apologized (and comped the meal). We'd been there before for the fabulous patio but inside was nice too, if a bit loud.
  13. JessS

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food2service2ambience3
    We had previously ordered takeout from Bar 'Cino which was excellent. Last night we ordered from the Boston Restaurant Week menu. We had great cocktails and both of our starters (caesar salad and polenta) were great. For mains, my companion's chicken milanese was excellent, but my rigatoni bolognese was quite disappointing. The pasta tasted like average boxed pasta and the sauce felt like an afterthought. The dessert (olive oil cupcake) was dense and just not good. The servers were clearly overwhelmed with tables, and we had to wait quite some time to order our second glass of wine. This was a bummer!
  14. JenniferS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent as was the service. The good came out fast and piping hot!
  15. Tigresa

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always a great experience with good food and excellent service.
  16. CyndiC

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    My first time to Bar ‘Cino. The restaurant is beautifully appointed. Has a cool modern vibe. Great menu. We had lots of appetizers including mushroom bruschetta, antipasto and cauliflower. All delicious! Entrees for the table included the bolognese, hash and eggs and pizzas. Would definitely be back! Great place.
  17. CathyR

    Phoenix

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always. Our favorite go to place!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    100 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Every item was very good. Service was excellent. It's too loud for normal conversation.
  19. InnaK

    New England

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great neighborhood restaurant. The food is always consistent.
  20. Spring22

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Drinks were disappointing but probably due to a less experienced bar tender.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoy a quiet Sunday brunch today! No complaints everything was great!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great place to get a good meal with a nice feel. Noise level is a bit high. Service is excellent.
  23. robby

    New England

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Quick service.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Argentina

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Overall food and drinks were amazing! Thank you for squeezing us in after we showed up late!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A perfect place for a birthday celebration. The staff are all so nice and the food superb.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, excellent service. Will be back!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arrived early for reservation. Drinks and appetizers at the bar while waiting for our table. Delicious crafted cocktails, unique use of coffee flavors in the drinks. Trendy atmosphere, love the large square bar at the center of the restaurant as it breaks up the room and causes the dining tables to feel more spread out and not bunched together. Bolognese was delicious, great portion size and price. All staff were very friendly and accommodating, especially as we were early for our reservation. Would definitely go back, especially in warmer months as the outdoor patio looks like a fun place to spend an evening.
  28. DebB

    New England

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat at the bar for our Valentines celebration. Drinks, food, celebratory ambience, great service -all perfect. Love Bar ‘Cino!
  29. BarbaraL

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food has always been excellent here and never disappoints. Same with the drinks - cocktails and wine selection were superb and my guests drinking cocktails were very impressed (not an easy feat) and enjoyed them greatly. Try the Brookline sour!! The food was prepared perfectly and delicious as always. Excellent service. Good place for a casual dinner or, like us, a special celebratory dinner.
  30. local57

    New England

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    This was a pretty cool restaurant. I had a pasta dish and it was great. My fellow diners had the risotto (a bit soupy but tasty) and the short rib (delicious along with great gnocchi). Wait staff was great and gave us a complimentary dessert to celebrate a birthday.
  31. MariaM

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful food and service!
  32. BorisW

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have eaten at Bar Cino before, but always outside. This was the first time inside, and we were delighted by the loveliness of the room and the fact that the tables were far enough away from each other to permit conversation. Highly recommended.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have had nothing but the best experience at Bar Chino! Hats off for all your efforts !
  34. Ashley

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in Brookline! Food and drinks are delicious. They have my favorite moscato!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place! We have been fans since they first opened. This is one of the only places that hasn’t changed their quality, menu, or price (in a significant way) since before COVID! The food is DELICIOUS. Everything is outstanding and unexpected. If you think tomatoes on bread can’t be mind-blowing try their tomato bruschetta. The drinks are perfect, the service is so pleasant, and somehow there always seem to be last minute reservations available on OpenTable even though the place is popular! Parking is easy (and free after 8), even on a Saturday night. I would highly highly recommend this place:) P.S. if you have been recently disappointed with Barcelona like we have been, this is a perfect alternative.
  36. MargaretP

    New England

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice food and service. Always very good.
  37. JazminM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s a great place to enjoy a night out with friends
  38. BhaPa

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Very accommodating to creating vegetarian versions of meat containing items ( brunch menu).
  39. NicoleDerosiers

    New England

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Bar Cino is one of my favorites! But when it’s crowded in the winter it’s not my favorite. The service was slow and inattentive we were always short straws or plates or drinks. They should really consider better air filtration because we’re still in a pandemic and the air was so stale I was so hot and uncomfortable! The pizzas were very greasy
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    The service was terrible BUT they did the best they could. It seemed very short staffed! The food was awful! This restaurant seems designed for thoughtfully so the fact that the food was prepared and served so carelessly was disappointing. Hope you can turn it around.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bar 'Cino Brookline MA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 608-3220.

Bar 'Cino Brookline MA is rated 4.8 stars by 923 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 77 times today
Google Map for Bar 'Cino Brookline MA

1032 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Brookline

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    Saint Mary's T stop.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef Clovis Bezerra

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 608-3220

  • Private party facilities

    Ideal location for intimate gatherings up to 22 guests. Please contact Tim Devaney at Tdevaney@newportrestaurantgroup.com.

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