The Cottage Wellesley

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food3service2ambience3

   Service was very slow.

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   Patsy

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall2food2service1ambience4

   Server got the order wrong, one drink never came, and the coursing made no sense (a side of fries that came 15 mins before the sandwiches)…food was meh as well. Super disappointing & a big step down from prior visits.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   7 reviews

   2.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall2food4service1ambience3

   I was waiting for over 5 minutes for a server to great me at my table. I ended up having to do a to go order.

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   SusanH

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a lovely lunch ate out and our waitress was great.

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   DinaS

   New England

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on May 15, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I had heard great things about The Cottage, but hadn't been before. Our food was excellent, prompt and service attentive. I will definitely come back

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   BrianH

   New England

   6 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 15, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience2

   Service was very good. Food was good, but not worth the price due to the condition of the outside dining area. It is not very pleasant with trash on the ground and landscaping. We have commented on this before and no improvement. Patio heaters are beat up and should be stored out of sight.

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   Chris

   Savannah

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience5

   Delightful little gem in the lovely town of Wellesley MA! Enjoyed a perfect a cosmopolitan before a crowd pleaser, fried eggplant app with a delicious dipping sauce. My meal was a perfectly cooked cod with just the right amount of crumbs on a bed of veggies. My husband had seared scallops with risotto and mushrooms. Delicious. The best part about The Cottage was the food was fresh and served hot!!!!! We came down from North Reading, MA and it was worth the trip. A cute little area of this quaint town.

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8. PS

   PeterS

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent service from our waitress and we got the seating we requested.

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   George

   New England

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 13, 2022

   overall4food5service4ambience3

   Two items we wanted to order were not available. :(

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    Rich

    Richmond

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The service was very good, very good food, good location

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    las27

    New England

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always consistently good food and service. Staff is wonderful. Friendly, kind and super attentive.

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    Jeanmarirfortunato4

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    Need more experienced wait staff. Food is great

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and lovely atmosphere

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mother’s Day

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15. U

    Underwhelming

    New England

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect place for lunch. The patio was warm enough and it was lovely to be out in the sun. Our waiter was very attentive and pleasant. The harvest salad was excellent. Nice presentation and perfect sized portion. There were lots of other appealing items on the menu. Will definitely be back,

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    PollyW

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    No roll-ups -- had to ask twice. Asked for no jalapeños in the Impossible Burger, but had to pull them out. A little too noisy -- maybe add some sound-absorbing wall curtains or decor.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We celebrated a Date and Mothers Day and Kevin was our server. He has incredible energy, in addition to being professional and positive. His energy elevated our experience at The Cottage. Please share our positive feedback on Kevin and acknowledge his enthusiasm and energy as a Server. Thank you

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    raslotkin

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    They were so sweet to us for our mother's day lunch. We brought our 1 year old with us and were not rushed or quieted at any point during our meal. Our server was incredibly nice and all the waitstaff who passed our table made sure to stop, say hi to our baby (who was very interested in flirting with everyone) and wished me a happy mother's day. The food was fast and delicious (we got the lemon ricotta pancakes, the lobster eggs benedict, and the egg sandwich). Our baby loved the pancakes (and so did we). Overall, it was a wonderful lunch and we had a great time.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Mother’s Day Brunch

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    IleneS

    New England

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    Our server was great and the ambiance is very pleasant, spacious and open. However, my mushroom and onion omelet was mediocre; not many onions or mushrooms inside, particularly for the price. Also, the home fries were like actual whole potatoes which does not appeal to me personally. I would rather have them sliced and crispy. Toast tasted like packaged bread. The scone was dry.

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    SusanR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had the southwest salad and fish tacos - absolutely delicious.

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22. RF

    RossF

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always excellence is the minimum

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our first time eating at The Cottage. The service was excellent! We loved the ambiance for our lunch. Had a very nice glass of Sancerre with the Arugula Salad with Tuna per recommendation of our server. It was wonderful! We will be back.

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    AnnJ

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I always enjoy dining on the patio at The Cottage. Six old friends enjoyed two hours out there - terrific!

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    BirthdayGirl

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2

    Much too boisterous busing of tables…slamming dishes into a big gray bin while neighboring diners are trying to enjoy an expensive glass of wine, food and conversation. It seems the staff need to be better trained and watched over. We could not find a manager to report this issue. Not likely to go back.

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26. ES

    ESGF

    New England

    51 reviews

    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Good neighborhood restaurant. Parking lot is challenging. Food is good. Nice place to meet friends and have lunch or dinner.

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    DebraO

    New England

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    We went for my grandson's 10th birthday and it was a nice, quiet place to take him. Menu was good and they had a good kid's menu as well. Service was a bit rushed but I will blame that on shortage of staff. Overall a nice experience.

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    Surprised

    New England

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience2

    Orders took forever, waiter came by after we ordered appetizers, dumped our flatware and silverware on the table and said "here you go" without actually setting the table. When the food came, it was served very "diner style", with wait staff asking "who order the XX?" instead of knowing beforehand and handing it to the customer. Might be picky to point this out, but when Cottage charges what the charge, you should expect better service than a diner. Calamari order had 6 pieces of calamari, the overwhelming majority of the dish was fried banana peppers. My wife convinced me to not make a big deal about it as we were there the kids..but I felt cheated. Found parts of another dish (Tuna perhaps?) in our chicken dish, barely an apology and nothing was taken off the bill. I've been going there for years but I think this was my last visit. Going to a diner next time, where I'll pay less, get better food, and get the same level of service..

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29. A

    Alexa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    The worst service I had ever received. The waiter was in a rush the whole time, scoffed when a member of my party ordered their food. Will never go back.

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30. SY

    SallyY

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place for any meal. Helpful, friendly staff, patio dining available, good variety of food.

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    ReneeV

    Atlantic City

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience5

    Our server Kevin seemed to be struggling with being kind and patient with my lunch companion. I admit, due to vascular dementia she has diminished filters at times, and may forget her manners. But this could be any one of us someday. Even people with cognitive deficits deserve to be treated with kindness and patience. He tried at times, but his frustration was also quite apparent at times. It did detract from our dining experience. This was only my second time dining here as I am new to the area. The 1st experience, when I dined alone, was wonderful.

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32. MB

    MBGeiger

    Vancouver

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience2

    We are here at least once a month. Food is reliable. Lately we have been receiving appetizers before drinks. Maybe the bar is overwhelmed? The kitchen is too efficient? Not sure. The main thing that I wanted to say is, please change up your menu!! I am SO tired of the same entrees that have been there for a long time now! Your cod has a "summer vegetable" hash - but it has been on the menu since LAST summer and throughout the winter! Would love to see some new and interesting preparations and dishes. Thanks!

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    KMatzke

    New England

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    The waitress was inattentive and checked in only 2x’s . We ordered the Ahi Tina Nachos as an appetizer. On the first bite I ended up with a metal bread tie in my mouth. Had to stop another waitress to inform of this as our waitress was no where to be found fir a bit. The brought us a new appetizer but there was no apology. When our waitress came she also seemed to dismiss it as just unfortunate but oh well. My husband ordered the fish and chips. It arrived soggy (not crisp and rubbery. So disappointing. When we reported our disappointment it was finally kind of acknowledged but the waitress was clearly checked out and really didn’t care. Won’t ever go back!

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    patrickl

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience3

    We made last minute reservations due to a change in plans and saw that The Cottage in Wellesley had availability. A lot of availability. Normally that's a red flag, but we had fond memories of The Cottage from its time in Newton. That was a mistake. We ordered the nachos as a starter, again because of how we remembered them from before. Instead, we were served a platter of bar food nachos. I have no problem with bar food, but we were not at a bar, we were at our table in what used to be a nice restaurant. So, we thought we'd go with another appetizer and a salad: ahi tuna and a beet and avocado salad. There were meager slices of ahi tuna atop what appeared to be a bag of salad mix dumped on top of fluffy nachos. Like the nacho platter, these were splattered with some mayonnaise based 'sauce'. The beet and avocado salad was great--no issues there. Service was really good. If you are looking for a basic no frills meal, I would recommend Bertuccis or some other chain. I won't be going back to The Cottage.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    It’s the best.

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    toddz

    New England

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    We went to the Cottage for a night away from the kids. The drinks were outstanding, a whiskey cocktail (Steve McQueen) and a Simply Impeared. delicious and unique. started with a very nice calamari appetizer, wife had chicken picata and I had the short ribs. Both dinners were very good. Waitress was fine, but she didnt seem to be interested in being there. very stand-off-ish, nothing wrong with how she was but was not particularly welcoming or engaging.

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37. KR

    KRES

    New England

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    Our waiter breezed past our table many times before finally taking our order. He was covering too many tables and was very abrupt. Food was mediocre. Entrees were lukewarm, not hot. At least the mixed drinks were good.

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    Fd4thaut

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    Overall Food quality has gone down a lot. Mojito Cocktail was full of ice, no taste. When I mentioned it to waiter, he said nothing then poured the dredges of the cocktail in my glass without asking me or better yet—-making a new one! Wait staff were aggressive, patronizing and entitled. Worst experience I’ve had there with my family. The quality of food in no way justifies the cost. Highly disappointing.

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39. JM

    JulieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service were great. The atmosphere is casual but neat and very laid back but professional.

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    Luvgoodfood

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful ambiance, great service and food! This is a perfect brunch spot. The food was fresh, the carrot juice/ginger drink was delicious. The service was personable and helpful. I highly recommend!

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