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The Cottage Wellesley, Wellesley, MA
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The Cottage Wellesley

4.5 (2946)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
190 Linden Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • 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 2,946 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro West

    Great for brunch

  • Boston Metro West

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cottage Wellesley offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "best fish and chips," "delicious tuna melt," and "outstanding customer experience." While some note the ambiance can be "a bit loud," the friendly staff and consistently good food make it a local favorite for brunch and lunch.

2,946 Reviews
  1. Christy VIP

    New York City154 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our dinner here! Wonderful food great service and open & fresh setting. Recommend!!

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  2. Beth VIP

    Greater Boston38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    There was some confusion about our reservation for 4. The manager made it up to us with a gracious concession. We were with out of town friends who were impressed and we were pleased as well. Always a good experience at The Cottage!

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  3. Jan

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The cod was dry. The eggplant fries were super greasy. The Southwestern salad was good, and dressing was on the side as requested. The waitress was unfamiliar with her wine stock and had to go back twice to find us a satisfactory bottle. There is much better food available in town. I won't be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Janice VIP

    Greater Boston20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best fish and chips I've had in a long while. Delicious.

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  5. Debbie VIP

    Greater Boston152 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We all had omelettes which were good. Appreciated that we could sub fruit for the hash browns!! Waiter was very nice.

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  6. Jenny

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu, nice allergy options and attention to your needs. Staff helpful & friendly. Great ambience but can be a bit on the loud side. Overall lovely lunch experience.

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  7. Greg VIP

    Greater Boston55 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Finally, someone who knows what French toast should taste like. The Brioche French toast is excellent. Most places serve skinny bread with little flavor and lots of butter. Not at the Cottage. And the Carmel pecan sauce is a great addition. The omelettes are well made. Nice balance of fresh ingredients. Not smothered in butter. We had 4 at Sunday brunch. Everyone loved their food, including our daughter who has the kids choc chip pancake. The meal was in pricier side for metro west, but the food is better than most. One surprise is none of the meals came with bacon. And the kids breakfasts came with only fruit (although we didn’t see that actually listed). Would have been nice to have a choice of bacon. We had Jose as our server. Friendly, available, quick to fill requests. The whole meal was a home run. Definitely recommend The Cottage for Brunch.

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  8. Ann Marie

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Would definitely go back.

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  9. Jan VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We have gone to The Cottage in Wellesley for years. So disappointed last nite. Dirty entrance and floors thru out Tuna nachos tasted old and stale Look like they were prepared days ago. Chicken piccata 2 small pieces of chicken and tasteless Servers walking around with buckets to clear tables. What has happened? For the price awful - go elsewhere in Wellesley Sorry Cottage but last night was the worst.
    The Cottage WellesleyResponded on May 17, 2025
    We are so sorry to hear this and we apologize for the disappointment. I can ensure you that our food is always prepared to order. We will look into this matter asap. Your opinion is important to us and will help us improve. Thank you for your feedback.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Christina VIP

    Greater Boston20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was fantastic and the food so delicious!

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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 4.5 stars by 2946 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
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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