Bar 'Cino Brookline MA

Name: Bar 'Cino Brookline MA
Address: 1032 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, United States, 02446
Telephone: (617) 608-3220
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

699 Reviews

$30 and under

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"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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 113 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 608-3220

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 608-3220
Website
https://barcino.com/brookline/
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.

Location
1032 Beacon Street Brookline, MA 02446
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

Popular dishes

tri colore salad,arugula, chicories, cannellini beans, parmesan, lemon vinaigrette$11.00
tuscan kale, avocado, pine nuts, parmesan, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette$12.00
italian farro, roasted carrot, kohlrabi, preserved orange, almonds, citrus vinaigrette$14.00
romaine and kale caesar, parmesan, anchovy, lemon, crushed croutons$12.00

Piadine

oven roasted chicken, arugula, pesto, chicories, parmesan$14.00
prosciutto, fig, arugula, fontina, gorgonzola$16.00
chicken milanese, white beans, arugula, chicories, parmesan$15.00

Share Plates

warm marinated olives, rosemary, garlic, orange zest$7.00
roasted radish, herbs, pistachio honey$8.00
baked clams$15.00
butter, white wine, garlic, chilis, scallions, pomodoro sauce, crostini
roasted carrots, pickled chili, whipped feta, herbs$10.00
braised meatballs, pomodoro sauce, herbed ricotta$12.00
crispy cauliflower, calabrian chili, capers olives and shallot$10.00
grilled broccolini, basil pesto, chili flakes$10.00
potato chips, parmesan, black pepper, parsley, garlic aioli$8.00
maple brook farms burrata$15.00
watermelon, chili, scallion, basil, sunflower seed
fritto misto, calamari, shrimp, lemon, fennel, lemon aioli$15.00
antipasto$22.00
salumi, cheese, marinated white bean, olives, radish, hummus, tomato, grilled bread

Bruschetta

evoo confit cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, saba, sea salt$10.00
prosciutto, fig jam, goat cheese$14.00
beet, fennel, walnut butter, grapefruit$10.00
fava bean hummus, lemon ricotta, charred spring onion$10.00

Grilled Pizza

roasted chicken, pesto, arugula, chicories, parmesan$20.00
fennel sausage, grilled onion, pepper, scallion$20.00
margherita, tomato, fontina, parmesan, evoo, scallions, basil$18.00
roasted rhode island mushrooms, fontina, parmesan, herbed ricotta, onion, saba$20.00
prosciutto, fig, arugula, fontina, gorgonzola$22.00

Pasta

rigatoni bolognese$22.00
ground beef, veal & pork, tomato, parmesan
paccheri$20.00
roasted chicken, evoo confit tomatoes, broccolini, roasted garlic white wine, butter sauce, parmesan
spaghetti alla nerano$20.00
zucchini, basil, aged provolone
carnaroli risotto$22.00
peas, shrimp, lemon, arugula
tagliatelle$20.00
roasted rhode island mushrooms, asparagus, basil pesto, parmesan

Piatti Grandi

grilled mahi$25.00
olives, capers, tomatoes, broccolini
grilled salmon$23.00
tomato & spring vegetable panzanella, basil, charred scallion
Statler chicken breast$25.00
statler chicken breast, crispy fregola, greens, shallot, caper
whole roasted branzino$34.00
corn, arugula, capers, salsa verde
chicken milanese$22.00
marinated white beans, arugula, chicories, lemon vinaigrette, salsa verde, parmesan
farro risotto$22.00
roasted carrots, chickpeas, summer squash, carrot puree
chianti braised beef short rib$30.00
evoo whipped potatoes, grilled corn, mushrooms, braising jus
14oz New York Strip*$45.00
garlic and herb grilled, roasted carrot, evoo mashed potato
roasted lemon-scented chicken
evoo mashed potatoes, spring vegetable, garlic white wine sauce

Menu Notes

Notes:
*These items are served raw or may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness. For more information regarding potential health concerns, please ask your server or a manager. Allergies: before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. Allergies: before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

What 699 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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JWWBrookline
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I enjoy Bar Cino enormously and I've never had a bad meal or a bad experience at this restaurant. The staff are professional, competent, and friendly.
SO
SwanOne
New England
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really nice place with a local vibe and warm atmosphere. Service and food were great.
EB
EmilyB
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food + ambience. Very cute place.
A
Axila
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Creative and nicely prepared Italian food in a lively, but not loud, bistro atmosphere with a large bar area. Good for drinks with snacks or full on dinner.
X
Xerxescc
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Looking for outside dining. Nice tables with umbrellas and a side bar stools area. Food was superb. We had brunch and dinner items. Lovely Sangria.
MC
MCCA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
We waited 20 min to get our table, even though we had already made a reservation. However, everyone was very nice and the food was excellent. Thank you.
ML
MarL
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Really enjoyed. Good food
MQ
MariyaQ
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and fantastic drinks! Would highly recommend!
p
pabafree95
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good fresh food service was good nice people efficient would go there again
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pizza was excellent, as usual. We tried the frito misto for the first time…the fried seafood was perfectly cooked and delicious. It’s a great dish to share.
E
Elizabeth
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great wine list, friendly servers, and the food was phenomenal!
MS
MaggieS
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our go-to places!! Have been several times and they never disappoint!
JC
JimmyC
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was great and the food was perfect. Easy to get to by public transportation or car.
CD
CherylD
New England
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
The bar tender was difficult. She didn't listen, never said "thank you", scowled for most of the evening, was inattentive, and she was not the kind of person that should be working at the bar. The food was poor. We had been to Bar "Cino in Newport and it was fantastic in every way - pleasant and helpful bartenders, great food, good ambiance.
H
Holly
New England
15 reviews
vip
1.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
I made a reservation for 4:15 on a Sunday and requested to sit outside if possible. When we arrived I was excited to see a table for 6 on the patio and assumed it was ours. The hostess rudely explained that it was for some other party that was going to be there any minute and if we wanted to wait for outside, it would be an hour. Her attitude and delivery was unfriendly and unapologetic. She sat us inside at a table that was shaped like a U and was pretty cramped for a party of 6. The entire time we sat and ate, the outside table was left vacant. By the time we got the check, the party that somehow was able to reserve an outside table was sat and the table next to them that fit 6 was also now empty. She could have totally put us outside without affecting the other party of 6’s ability to sit outside too. I wonder what made those people so special and privileged. Not only did our server help us, but he also had tables that he waited on outside so I can’t seem to wrap my head around why we had to sit inside when our server was covering both locations and a table that could fit us was available the entire time we were there. In addition, our server was spread too thin between the inside and outside and was pretty inattentive. I will not return to this location and I suggest you head my warning unless you like to be treated horribly by the staff.
a
amym
New England
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We had a lovely dinner with friends. It was a perfect night for eat outdoors on the patio. I appreciate being to make a reservation for outdoor seating. There was a 15 min wait for the table, but once we were seated, the service was prompt and attentive. The food was very good (pizza, risotto, tiramisu, chianti). Look forward to a return visit.
B
Bean
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
The bolognese was very good. And I would definitely get again, but to go. Sat at the bar, and our bartender was average. We sent back a drink because it wasnt good. Mind you we only had 4 sips of it AND then still charged us 12$ for it. Then he proceed to ignore us for the rest of the time there. Had to ask the other bartenders for the check and to-go boxes.
c
chelsear
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the best dinner we’ve had on our vacation. The food was incredible. And the staff was so patient and kind to us when our loser Lyft driver dropped us off 1/2 hour late to our reservation. I highly recommend Bar Cino to all and will definitely go back some day.
WT
WorldTraveller
New England
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bar Cino Brookline is one of the best restaurants around. Staff are friendly, skilled and go out of their way to provide a great dining experience. They are committed to the diner's experience and their knowledge of the menu can be trusted. Don't hesitate to ask for recommendations! Tonight's dinner was delicious - plentiful a plentiful antipasto board, flavorful salmon and tagliatelle entrees served hot, and a pistachio cake not to be missed. We dine here often and continue to be wowed. Samantha and Miguel shined tonight!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
Truly one of the most mediocre meals we’ve had out in a long time. Most of the food tasted like it could’ve come from a frozen meal box. We were pretty disappointed since we brought our friends who were visiting from London—it was totally underwhelming for all of us. The service was also very slow. At least it wasn’t very expensive; but can’t say we’ll ever be back.
RJ
RJ1000
New England
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
The place was fun to sit in, and there was a nice buzz. But the food was aggressively, even remarkably, mediocre, and the service was indifferent, at best. Overall, a pretty awful experience once we sat down to dine.
M
Mo11111111
New England
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice decor. Friendly staff. Yummy food. Interesting drinks. Patio is nice as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Noise level outside great. Inside would not have been tolerable for our generation!
f
foodforthought
New England
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Delicious food and very good service. Would definitely go back.
MO
MargaretO
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fantastic. We were greeted very warmly, and our waitress was excellent. We got calamari and tomato/ mozzarella bruschetta for appetizers, and the pesto tagliatelle for the main course. Very generous portions and great quality. It was a wonderful experience!
LB
LeighB
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The dinner I had at Barcino was one of the best meals I've ever had. We tried 6 things and shared them with the table - baked clams, meatballs, sausage pizza, tomato bruschetta, bolognese pasta, and pistachio cake for dessert. Each course was fabulous. The drink (tequila and carrot juice) and beer (Cat's Meow) were also just PURRRFECT. Love this restaurant. Would highly recommend it!
CO
ChristineO
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience2
Delicious pasta dinners. Tables a bit too close together on patio.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
The food and drinks were a 5 out if 10- 10 being the best. Nice ambiance
a
andy
New England
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We just ordered small plates and apps to share between the two of us. The meatballs and clams were wonderful, flavorful tomato goodness. The waiter even brought over extra bread to dip in the sauce which was handy. The kale salad was fine, nothing special, but good. The burrata with watermelon was unique and fresh, definitely worth an order. The fig jam and prosciutto and goat cheese bruschetta was good, but holy moly that's a lot of prosciutto, too much and not enough fig jam, the balance was way off, but all of it was tasty! And the roasted carrots were quite good too. All in all, good food, good ambience, fair pricing, good service, definitely worth a visit!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
We ordered salads and mains and it all came out at once. Odd. I asked our server about it and she said that’s how she put it in. Also odd. The dressing on the salads was too heavy. The braised short rib is always very tender and tasty. The whole branzino very good. Will go back but ask for dressing on the side and staggered food.
I
Italofilo
New England
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall4food5service1ambience5
Food & ambience were excellent; only negative aspect was server's attitude. From the outset, he was put out by our asking for paper menus because none of us carries a cell phone everywhere we go and, thus, could not "scan" the QR code menu on the outdoor table. After waiting more than 20 minutes for someone to bring some bread, we finally asked for it. When it did appear, there was no olive oil to go with it; the olive oil never arrived. At the end, our dessert came without utensils; we waited another 5 minutes for those. In sum, every encounter we had with our waiter seemed a burden to him. In the past, our servers have been extremely pleasant, engaging, and eager to help, making the dining experience totally enjoyable. My impression was that our waiter today either lacked proper training or simply did not like the job.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic brunch on the patio. Delicious food and refreshing cocktails, this is a summer must!
BN
BostonNerd
New England
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Very good food and excellent service. Will be back soon to work our way through the menu.
E
Eggshell
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambiance. The patio was really nice and not as noisy as I thought it might be as you’re pretty close to the street.
L
elaineL
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent, as was the food.
WA
WAG4404
New England
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is so consistently good! Creative food, friendly attentive staff and terrific outdoor patio. Perfect for groups so you can share more delicious menu items.
KH
KarenH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
Doll-sized pieces of bread. Plain ol’ oil for those doll-breads…no herbs and /or cheese. My shrimp risotto tasted like breakfast porridge. Place is cute, wait staff great, outdoor patio terrific. An over abundance of arugula. I can cook Italian food way better.
A
Ann2
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food and service was great
MC
MontserratC
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
I was dying to go to this place and I really liked it!!!! For a moment out server forgot about us but the staff was very friendly. Loves the lights and the food was great. I’ll definitely go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat outside on the patio and had a lovely time.

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 4.7 stars by 699 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 113 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 608-3220

1032 Beacon Street Brookline, MA 02446

Additional information

Neighborhood
Brookline
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Unspecified
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

Website
https://barcino.com/brookline/
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.

Bar 'Cino Brookline MA

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Rigatoni Bolognese

Pistachio-Ricotta-Cream Layer Cake

Roasted Salmon

Salad

tri colore salad,arugula, chicories, cannellini beans, parmesan, lemon vinaigrette$11.00

tuscan kale, avocado, pine nuts, parmesan, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette$12.00

italian farro, roasted carrot, kohlrabi, preserved orange, almonds, citrus vinaigrette$14.00

romaine and kale caesar, parmesan, anchovy, lemon, crushed croutons$12.00

Piadine

oven roasted chicken, arugula, pesto, chicories, parmesan$14.00

prosciutto, fig, arugula, fontina, gorgonzola$16.00

chicken milanese, white beans, arugula, chicories, parmesan$15.00

Share Plates

warm marinated olives, rosemary, garlic, orange zest$7.00

roasted radish, herbs, pistachio honey$8.00

baked clams$15.00

roasted carrots, pickled chili, whipped feta, herbs$10.00

braised meatballs, pomodoro sauce, herbed ricotta$12.00

crispy cauliflower, calabrian chili, capers olives and shallot$10.00

grilled broccolini, basil pesto, chili flakes$10.00

potato chips, parmesan, black pepper, parsley, garlic aioli$8.00

maple brook farms burrata$15.00

fritto misto, calamari, shrimp, lemon, fennel, lemon aioli$15.00

antipasto$22.00

Bruschetta

evoo confit cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, saba, sea salt$10.00

prosciutto, fig jam, goat cheese$14.00

beet, fennel, walnut butter, grapefruit$10.00

fava bean hummus, lemon ricotta, charred spring onion$10.00

Grilled Pizza

roasted chicken, pesto, arugula, chicories, parmesan$20.00

fennel sausage, grilled onion, pepper, scallion$20.00

margherita, tomato, fontina, parmesan, evoo, scallions, basil$18.00

roasted rhode island mushrooms, fontina, parmesan, herbed ricotta, onion, saba$20.00

prosciutto, fig, arugula, fontina, gorgonzola$22.00

Pasta

rigatoni bolognese$22.00

paccheri$20.00

spaghetti alla nerano$20.00

carnaroli risotto$22.00

tagliatelle$20.00

Piatti Grandi

grilled mahi$25.00

grilled salmon$23.00

Statler chicken breast$25.00

whole roasted branzino$34.00

chicken milanese$22.00

farro risotto$22.00

chianti braised beef short rib$30.00

14oz New York Strip*$45.00

roasted lemon-scented chicken

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