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The Cottage Wellesley, Wellesley, MA

The Cottage Wellesley

4.6 (2956)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
190 Linden Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
The Cottage, an upscale-meets-casual eatery in Linden Square Wellesley known for dependable, fresh, SoCal inspired menu options.

We partnered with Taniya Nayak, a featured interior designer on popular Food Network programs such as ‘Restaurant Impossible’ to transform the once light-flooded, beach-like, SoCal atmosphere to a warm, lively, and New England-comfort interior. Enjoy an emphasis on natural woods, live greenery, and pops of welcomed fresh color in the new interior and brand.

The Cottage will remain the same tried-and-true neighborhood eatery with a re-defined focus on local, fresh, and honest product, for the whole family, every day. The Cottage Wellesley’s new menu is created by Culinary Director, Peter Hansen, who brings his vast experience from all over the world to Wellesley, MA. In his career, Hansen has appeared on six episodes of Iron Chef and has worked alongside incredible culinary talent such as Michael White and Bobby Flay.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–8:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–7:45 pm Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Josh Gagne
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate with us! We are here to make your special occasion a truly memorable one. We make event-planning easy and enjoyable featuring 1-on-1 planning with our private dining coordinator, custom select menu options, and a refreshed + cozy private dining space for up to 30 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Wellesley
  • Cross street
    Washington Street
  • Parking details
    Free Parking in the public lot at Linden Square.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,956 people are saying

The Cottage Wellesley 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro West

    Great for brunch

  • Boston Metro West

    Healthy

  • Boston Metro West

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cottage in Wellesley offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Diners appreciate the "fresh setting" and the patio dining option. Signature dishes like the "Brioche French toast" and "fish tacos" receive high praise. While noise levels can be high, the "friendly staff" consistently provides attentive service.
2,956 Reviews
  1. Ilene VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to go on a Saturday night. A liite quieter this time of year when everyone else is on the Cape. Service is always prompt and friendly and they describe the drinks and specials in detail. Great wine list. Awesome desserts, big enough to sahre.

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  2. Mary

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server! Lobster sliders were exceptional and the eggplant fries were yummy as aleays! We will be back soon

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  3. Paul

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love the Cottage and consider it easily the best casual dining experience in the area. Great ambiance and terrific, innivative menu. Best of all, the staff is always friendly and attentive.

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  4. Julie VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Cottage remains a solid choice with good food and easy ambiance.

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  5. Mara VIP

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Father’s Day brunch. The French toast and pancakes were delicious. My daughter and I split the home fries. They were a bit spicy and tasty too! A nice treat for Fathers Day.

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  6. Stuart VIP

    Greater Boston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an early dinner with family. Service was excellent as was the food. Always have a great meal when we are here.

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  7. Alyson

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was very attentive and our food was delicious!!!

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  8. Tricia VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch. Gluten free bacon and egg sandwich was delicious!

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  9. Chris VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate at the bar. Excellent service. Excellent food and drink

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  10. Marion

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had lunch with my brother and sister-in-law. The atmosphere was lovely. It was light and cheerful. We ate out on the patio. We received excellent service. The food was outstanding. I got the avocado stuff with chicken salad and I had enough to have another meal the next day

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FAQs

The Cottage Wellesley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 239-1100.

The Cottage Wellesley is rated 4.6 stars by 2956 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 49 times today
Google Map for The Cottage Wellesley

190 Linden Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Washington Street
  • Neighborhood
    Wellesley
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–8:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–7:45 pm Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free Parking in the public lot at Linden Square.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josh Gagne
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate with us! We are here to make your special occasion a truly memorable one. We make event-planning easy and enjoyable featuring 1-on-1 planning with our private dining coordinator, custom select menu options, and a refreshed + cozy private dining space for up to 30 guests.
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