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Fat Hen Broadway East, Somerville, MA

Fat Hen Broadway East

4.5
4.5
405 Reviews
$31 to $50
Wine Bar

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Fat Hen, sister to La Brasa, is a small fifteen table, thirty seat restaurant that focuses on Pasta and Wine with an Italian roots. Our team focuses on guest experience and creating memories; from when you first walk through the door to when you take your final bite. Our passion for fine wines, thoughtful preparation, flawless technique and excellent quality local products is shown through our frequently changing seasonal menus. Please join us as we launch our new wine bar concept with small paired bites please follow us on social media @fathenboston for all me new menu updates.

Located near Tufts University, Assembly Row, and Partners HealthCare in East Somerville.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Italian, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 764-1612 ext. 2
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Bojorquez
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for private dining. Please email Daniel@labrasasomerville.com to inquire.
  • Neighbourhood
    Somerville
  • Cross Street
    Glen Street
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of metered parking available on Broadway, and in the area of East Somerville around the restaurant. Limited parking available in the parking lot behind the restaurant after 5pm.
  • Public transit
    MBTA Orange Line T: Sullivan Station, AssemblyBus: Broadway @ Michigan Ave Bus.Close to: Union Square, Davis Square, Central Square, Kendall/MIT, Tufts University, Harvard University
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • $1 Oysters from 5pm-6pm

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    $1 Oysters from 5pm -6pm daily

    $1 Oysters from 5pm-6pm photo

What 405 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

405 Reviews
  1. Joanna Dellaripa

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The overall experience was fine. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The food - especially the swordfish- was very good as were the appetizers. However, we felt rushed. We were not asked if we wanted a second drink. We were still working on our meal when we were asked if we wanted a box to go. We were not asked for coffee or dessert.

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  2. Craig

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants. Food is delicious and service is outstanding. A hidden gem

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  3. AnnieM

    Coastal Georgia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! Small and intimate restaurant.

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  4. DavidM

    Houston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very quaint restaurant with a tasty menu. We had a great time. Mangement acted as a host to our dining experience. Good job!

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  5. Lloyd

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    276 reviews

    5.0

    276 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a truly great restaurant! The food is on the highest level of taste and imagination. If this was in NY it would probably be twice as expensive and not nearly as good. I've had the quail with rhubarb and it's out of this world and I just had the shrimp and gnocchi and couldn't believe how good it was . So lucky to have Fat Hen in Somerville!

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  6. HarperH

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an ok experience at Fat Hen. We chose to go there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We made a reservation for 7:00pm (the restaurant requires a credit card for reservations and threatens a $25 per person fee for no-shows and cancellations less that 24 hours in advance). We showed up exactly on time, but there were no staff members in front when we arrived. The restaurant was nearly empty with just one couple dining. We waited several minutes to be greeted and seated. Once seated, our server was friendly and accommodating, and the atmosphere was intimate and pleasant. However, we were disappointed by the food which was mediocre. We ordered three appetizers and two entrees. The burrata dish was under seasoned and watery - the charred lettuce had the same issues; the pork with candied strawberries was inventive but still only ok. My veal was dry and tough, and my husband’s short ribs were just alright. Fat Hen’s menu changes seasonally, so it’s possible that the current menu is just a dud - but we had been expecting a delicious meal, and so we were disappointed.

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  7. SamIsBlond

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been here twice now, and always impressed with the food, and how accommodating and attentive the wait staff is.

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  8. mk10cambridge

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Appetizers always delicious and varied. Oysters were great. Was a shame that out of all the pastas and entrees there was only one that was nonmeat. Just one veg pasta, no fish. The pastas were nice but greasy/oily. The carbonara was highly recommended but ended up being our table’s least favorite.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I wanted to do something different and special for his mother for Mother's Day. She did the 3 course mother's day dinner and my husband and I did the 4 course. The food for each course was delicious. Mom thought everything she had was great and it was dishes she hasn't had before. We definitely want to go back.

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  10. CourtneyS

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious tasting menu and we loved it all! Highly recommend

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FAQs

Fat Hen Broadway East offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 764-1612 ext. 2.

Fat Hen Broadway East is rated 4.5 stars by 405 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fat Hen Broadway East

126 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Glen Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Somerville
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Italian, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of metered parking available on Broadway, and in the area of East Somerville around the restaurant. Limited parking available in the parking lot behind the restaurant after 5pm.
  • Public transit
    MBTA Orange Line T: Sullivan Station, AssemblyBus: Broadway @ Michigan Ave Bus.Close to: Union Square, Davis Square, Central Square, Kendall/MIT, Tufts University, Harvard University
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Bojorquez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 764-1612 ext. 2
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for private dining. Please email Daniel@labrasasomerville.com to inquire.
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