Coppa

Name: Coppa
Address: 253 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA, United States, 02118
Telephone: (617) 391-0902
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1182 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 31 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Gluten-free-friendly
Lively

A neighborhood favorite known for its cozy atmosphere and inventive Italian small plates, Coppa is an intimate enoteca tucked away on a quiet street in Boston's South End. At Coppa, Chef Ken Oringer's innovative touch shines through in every dish, offering a delightful fusion of traditional Italian flavors with a modern twist. As a James Beard Award-winning chef, Chef Oringer's expertise is evident in the carefully curated seasonal menu that showcases the best of local and regional ingredients.

Our beverage menu changes continuously. From seasonal craft beers to expertly crafted cocktails, each sip perfectly complements the culinary creations. Wine enthusiasts will delight in Coppa's dedication to featuring small producer, natural, and minimal intervention wines, providing a unique and diverse selection that elevates the dining experience.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 391-0902
Website
http://www.coppaboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ken Oringer
Private party facilities
Tucked away on a cozy corner of the South End, Coppa is the perfect destination to host your next event. Our intimate dining room and long bar is perfect for buffet style events or seated dinners. From wedding receptions to holiday parties, we want to celebrate with you, Coppa-style. Please see our website for more information.

Location
253 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Neighbourhood
South End
Cross Street
Milford Street
Parking details
On street parking. Please watch out for South End Resident permit only parking. There are metered spots on Tremont Street and Washington Street (parallel to Shawmut Avenue). <br /><br />There is a parking lot at 60 East Berkley Street. 617-262-0691
Public transit
Closest Lines: MBTA Orange Line: Back Bay Station (10-15 minute walk) MBTA Green Line: Copley Station (10- 15 minute walk) MBTA Silver Line Bus: East Berkley Street stop or Union Park Street stop (both are a 5 minute walk)
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Best Overall
Greater Boston
Italian
Boston
Best Overall
Boston
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Coppa offers a cozy, tapas-style dining experience with "incredible food, ambiance, and friendly service." Despite its small size, the restaurant impresses with standout dishes like the "bucatini pasta" and "hangover pizza." While the atmosphere can be loud, the attentive service and "perfect" desserts make it a must-visit spot.

1,182 Reviews

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Gregoire
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
While this restaurant appears among top Italian restaurants in Boston on several websites, it is very average and nothing exceptional for sure. It barely compares to italian Americans but falls very short of real Italians. Pasta with truffles have no truffle taste (may be they forgot to add), wine was oxidized and corky taste, tiramisu was like a chocolate cake (been a long time I have not had such a bad one). Importantly the service fell short of expectations. The waitress seemed more focused on chatting with certain patrons than attending to all customers equally. This led to delays in service and a lack of attentiveness. While friendliness is important, it should not come at the expense of professionalism and efficiency. I hope this feedback also helps improve future service consistency.
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Madison
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love coppa! Amazing food as always. The service was also impeccable.
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david
VIP
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a pleasure to dine at Coppa and this time we brought our nephews who loved every dish. We shared appetizers, pasta, salad and pizzas plus two desserts! Absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Unique preparation and the finest ingredients made for another exceptional meal. The wait staff were busy but upbeat and helpful also!
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JenniferT
VIP
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I really enjoyed the tapas style food and cozy atmosphere at Coppa. Street parking requires a bit extra time when arriving so I’d plan for that if you’re driving. The burrata was probably close to the best I’ve had. The pizza and pasta did not disappoint. Service was attentive.
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Dani
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, ambiance, and friendly service! Highly recommend
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jen
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Love the food. Absolutely LOVE the gluten-free night. Don’t love the small tables.
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Katerine
Greater Boston
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is absolutely perfect. You MUST try the tiramisu!
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Marie
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Coppa was fabulous from servers to food to wine. Definitely get a reservation, and the tables are best, but the bar seats get a great view of the amazing salad station and skilled bar staff.
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Miriam
Greater Boston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This used to be just a terrific place. Now all it is is pizza and pasta. There were no main courses of fish or meat. The quality has gone down …so disappointed …it’s still fine and a lovely neighborhood bistro atmosphere ….service was great, but the quality was poor and the wines were pathetic.
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Max
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The hangover pizza (available on brunch) is arguably the best pizza in Boston. The ravioli with oxtail and bone marrow ragú is unbelievably good as well. Service is okay, it takes time to be greeted and be poured water though it’s understandable for the size of the waiter’s section. Overall great quality and taste of the food for the price. They also got phenomenal desserts but this time we chose to go to a nearby café post brunch.
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FAQs

Coppa offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Coppa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 391-0902.

Coppa is rated 4.8 stars by 1182 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

253 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Milford Street
Neighbourhood
South End
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On street parking. Please watch out for South End Resident permit only parking. There are metered spots on Tremont Street and Washington Street (parallel to Shawmut Avenue). <br /><br />There is a parking lot at 60 East Berkley Street. 617-262-0691
Public transit
Closest Lines: MBTA Orange Line: Back Bay Station (10-15 minute walk) MBTA Green Line: Copley Station (10- 15 minute walk) MBTA Silver Line Bus: East Berkley Street stop or Union Park Street stop (both are a 5 minute walk)
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ken Oringer
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.coppaboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 391-0902
Private party facilities
Tucked away on a cozy corner of the South End, Coppa is the perfect destination to host your next event. Our intimate dining room and long bar is perfect for buffet style events or seated dinners. From wedding receptions to holiday parties, we want to celebrate with you, Coppa-style. Please see our website for more information.

Coppa

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Menu

What 1,182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Coppa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Coppa restaurant rated?

Is Coppa currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information