MIDA - Newton

4.7

1621 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 68 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

MIDA is an inspired neighborhood Italian restaurant by award winning Chef, Douglass Williams. Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. We are all about supremely delicious food and warm hospitality.

Dinner is served Monday - Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Lunch is served Monday - Friday from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM -4:00 PM.

Reservations for indoor dining can be made in advance online. Patio reservations are now available for booking online or over the phone. Walk-ins are always welcome. Parties larger than six should call the restaurant directly to book a table.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 546-8010
Website
https://midarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Douglass Williams
Catering
Inquire about catering events on our website event inquiry form. <br />https://www.midarestaurant.com/
Private party facilities
Inquire about private events on our website event inquiry form. https://www.midarestaurant.com/

Location
261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586
Neighbourhood
Newton
Cross Street
Washington St. and Walnut St
Parking details
Free public parking is located in the lot behind the building. Metered street parking is also available.
Public transit
MIDA is steps away from the Newtonville commuter rail stop.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Mangia Mondays
Multiple dates available
We have your Monday night plans covered! Join us Monday nights for our incredible deal. Choose five a la carte portions from our mangia menu including salad and bread for the table. The menu is designed to be shared by parties of two/$80 for two!

Popular dishes

ARANCINIUS$10.00
crispy rice fritters, fontina cheese, san marzano tomato | Notable Allergens Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Alcohol (cannot be modified)
CAESAR SALADUS$14.00
crisp romaine hearts, caesar dressing, crostini, grana padano | Notable Allergens: Raw Egg, Gluten, Dairy, Fish, Soy
PROSCIUTTO & RICOTTAUS$18.00
oranges, olives, fennel, shallot, mint, dill, ciabatta toast | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy
MAPLEBROOK BURRATAUS$18.00
arugula pistachio pesto, golden raisins, ciabatta toast | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Nuts, Dairy
INSALATA MISTAUS$14.00
gem lettuce, red wine vinaigrette, grana padano, pangrattato, pistachio | Notable Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Nuts
MARINATED OLIVESUS$8.00
castelvetrano olives, roasted garlic, oregano | Notable Allergens: Allium
NORTH SHORE FRITTO MISTOUS$19.00
calamari, clam strips, cherry peppers, lemon, spicy tomato aioli | Notable Allergens: Shellfish, Seafood, Gluten, Egg
SICILLIAN MUSSELSUS$18.00
roasted tomato and chickpea pesto, calabrian chili, grilled sourdough bread Notable Allergens: Allium, Nightshade, Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
MEATBALLSUS$16.00
berkshire pork, san marzano tomato, grana padano, parsley | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Egg (cannot be modified)
FOCACCIAUS$8.00
garlic butter, parmesan, chives Allergens: Gluten, Dairy (cannot be modified)
ROASTED CARROTSUS$12.00
sumac yogurt, cherry-almond condimento Allergens: Dairy, Tree Nuts, Grapefruit
CHARRED CAULIFLOWERUS$14.00
almond romesco, mint, dill | Notable Allergens: Nuts
FREGOLA SARDA & BROCCOLIUS$12.00
italian cous cous, roasted broccoli, red chimichuri, goat cheese | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)

NOODLES & ENTREES

GNOCCHI CACIO E PEPEUS$25.00
ricotta gnocchi, grana padano, pecorino, fresh black pepper | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy (cannot be modified or served gluten free)
- Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00
BUCATINI ALL'AMATRICIANAUS$26.00
san marzano tomato, guanciale, pecorino romano | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Allium, Pork, Alcohol (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)
- Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00
BRAISED PORK TAGLIATELLEUS$26.00
radicchio, chili flake, grana padano, parsley | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Pork (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)
- Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00
PACCHERI BOLOGNESEUS$26.00
pork sugo, broccoli rabe, parmesan, breadcrumbs | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy (substitute gluten free pasta upon request, cannot be dairy free)
- Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00
MUSHROOM PAPPARDELLEUS$24.00
marinated mushrooms, garlic butter, grana padano, pangrattato | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)
- Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00
ROCK SHRIMP CARBONARAUS$28.00
prosciutto, egg yolk, grana padano, rock shrimp | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Pork, Shellfish (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)
- Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00
ROASTED CHICKENUS$29.00
mushroom risotto, arugula, guanciale mustard vinaigrette | Notable Allergens: Dairy, Pork
BAY OF FUNDY SALMONUS$28.00
smashed cannellini beans, tuscan kale, parsley gremolata | Notable Allergens: Fish
SMOKED SHORT RIB LASAGNAUS$34.00
braised beef short rib, parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella, marinara | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy (cannot be modified)
EGGPLANT PARMESANUS$24.00
fried eggplant, san marzano tomato, mozzarella, basil | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy (cannot be modified)
CAMPANELLE AL PESTOUS$24.00
roasted tomato pesto, fresh basil, calabrian chili, pecorino romano | Notable Allergens: Dairy, Gluten (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)
- Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00
VEGAN CASARECCEUS$26.00
corn-quinoa pasta, mushrooms, garlic, tomato sugo, broccoli rabe, pangrattato | Notable Allergens: Gluten (can be made gluten free without pangrattato)
CODUS$32.00
farro, green beans, delicata squash, lemon, capers, parsley | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy
BONE IN PORK CHOPUS$34.00
mushroom marsala, creamy polenta, arugula | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy
CLASSIC CARBONARAUS$26.00
egg yolk, prosciutto, parmesan, pecorino | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Pork (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)
- Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00

PIZZA

14" pies, Prepared with a slight char

CHEESE PIZZAUS$16.00
CHEESE PIZZA san marzano tomato, pecorino romano, extra virgin olive oil | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy (cannot be made gluten free)
PEPPERONI PIZZAUS$19.00
san marzano tomato, pepperoni, pecorino romano, mozzarella Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Pork (cannot be made gluten free)
PIZZA BIANCAUS$18.00
white sauce, shaved onion and mushrooms, ricotta, basil Allergens: Gluten, Yeast, Allium, Dairy, Nightshade, Mushrooms
SAUSAGE PIZZAUS$18.00
san marzano tomato, hots, white onions, green pepper, spicy pork sausage, mozzarella | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Pork (cannot be made gluten free)
TOMATO PIEUS$15.00
san marzano tomato, pecorino romano, extra virgin olive oil Allergens: Gluten, Dairy (cannot be made gluten free)
PROSCIUTTO PIZZAUS$20.00
shaved prosciutto di parma, arugula, pecorino romano Allergens: Gluten, Yeast, Nightshade, Dairy, Allium, Pork

DOLCE

CITRUS CAKEUS$11.00
berry jam, creme fraiche, extra virgin olive oil | Notable Allergens: Dairy, Nuts, Gluten, Egg (cannot be modified
RICOTTA DONUTSUS$11.00
cinnamon sugar, lemon-apricot curd Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Cinnamon, Citrus
TIRAMISUUS$11.00
mascarpone mousse, lady finger, fresh espresso Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Gelatin (cannot be modified)

MANGIA MONDAY

Only available on Mondays. Choose five options. Menu includes five alla carte portions, one romaine insalata, and bread. . LOVE, MIDA

MANGIA PASTAUS$80.00
Only available on Mondays. Choose five options. Menu includes five alla carte portions, one romaine insalata, and bread. . LOVE, MIDA

What 1,621 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

MIDA - Newton offers a delightful dining experience with "absolutely delicious" food and "attentive service." The restaurant is praised for its creative Italian dishes like mushroom pappardelle and Bolognese. While the ambiance is "beautiful and festive," noise levels can be high. Overall, it's a "favorite spot" for many.

1,621 Reviews

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Carla
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was the first time my family and I ate at MIDA Newton. It was an amazing experience. Every staff member was friendly (our waiter was TOP-NOTCH), the food was absolutely delicious (I was embarrassed that I completely and shamelessly cleaned my plate!!!) and the ambiance is so beautiful and festive. Totally a good value. I may even do events for my business there - it would be a very fitting place for a fashion show, photoshoot, etc. AND the Newton location is local to my business, which is a huge plus. GREAT experience and we can't wait to be back! My hint to you? Two words: MUSHROOM PAPPARDELLE. You're welcome! CARLA SHAW
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Maureen
VIP
Greater Boston
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Arancini were exceptional. Pasta Bolognese also. They didn't have the wine we ordered but the server made a lovely substitute and comped us on the wine. The noise level, however, was intolerable. And our table for two was so long we had to lean in and shout to have a conversation. It was so loud that we left before dessert and went to Rancatore's for ice cream and quiet conversation.
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Mukund
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food , service and ambience. Would love to visit again!
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Francis
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice place but pasta not what stated .. Amitricana not what was served! … even spelling wrong .. ragu sauce not supposed to be there .. tasted good though ..
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Mark
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service as always. We go a lot. One challenge: acoustics are nearly a deal breaker. Energy is great, but be prepared to struggle to hear your friend next or across from you, especially at the long tables for two. Totally fixable. Worth considering.
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Sarah
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Julian our server was fantastic and we enjoyed everything about our experience.
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Robert
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, apps, dinner, desert, drinks. All very good and creative. Service was also excellent, knowledgeable and friendly, not pushing us along.
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Molly
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as always at Mida Newton! Attentive service, wine recommendations, and great food. The burrata and braised pork tagliatelle were especially good. A lovely valentines dinner!
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Ilene
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, a great meal thoughtfully prepared. The Valentine’s Day menu included 3 shared appetizers, a choice of 3 entrees and a choice of 2 desserts. The food is always creative and interesting- not the standard boring fare at other places. Service was attentive even though they were very busy. Always at the top of our list.
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Debbi
Greater Boston
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exceeded our expectations! Wonderful prix fixe Valentines Day Dinner.
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FAQs

MIDA - Newton offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 546-8010.

MIDA - Newton is rated 4.7 stars by 1621 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 68 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Washington St. and Walnut St
Neighbourhood
Newton
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free public parking is located in the lot behind the building. Metered street parking is also available.
Public transit
MIDA is steps away from the Newtonville commuter rail stop.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Douglass Williams
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://midarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(617) 546-8010
Catering
Inquire about catering events on our website event inquiry form. <br />https://www.midarestaurant.com/
Private party facilities
Inquire about private events on our website event inquiry form. https://www.midarestaurant.com/

MIDA - Newton

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Mangia Mondays

SAUSAGE PIZZA

MIDA BISCUITS

SICILIAN MUSSELS

STARTERS & SIDES

ARANCINIUS$10.00

CAESAR SALADUS$14.00

PROSCIUTTO & RICOTTAUS$18.00

MAPLEBROOK BURRATAUS$18.00

INSALATA MISTAUS$14.00

MARINATED OLIVESUS$8.00

NORTH SHORE FRITTO MISTOUS$19.00

SICILLIAN MUSSELSUS$18.00

MEATBALLSUS$16.00

FOCACCIAUS$8.00

ROASTED CARROTSUS$12.00

CHARRED CAULIFLOWERUS$14.00

FREGOLA SARDA & BROCCOLIUS$12.00

NOODLES & ENTREES

GNOCCHI CACIO E PEPEUS$25.00

BUCATINI ALL'AMATRICIANAUS$26.00

BRAISED PORK TAGLIATELLEUS$26.00

PACCHERI BOLOGNESEUS$26.00

MUSHROOM PAPPARDELLEUS$24.00

ROCK SHRIMP CARBONARAUS$28.00

ROASTED CHICKENUS$29.00

BAY OF FUNDY SALMONUS$28.00

SMOKED SHORT RIB LASAGNAUS$34.00

EGGPLANT PARMESANUS$24.00

CAMPANELLE AL PESTOUS$24.00

VEGAN CASARECCEUS$26.00

CODUS$32.00

BONE IN PORK CHOPUS$34.00

CLASSIC CARBONARAUS$26.00

PIZZA

CHEESE PIZZAUS$16.00

PEPPERONI PIZZAUS$19.00

PIZZA BIANCAUS$18.00

SAUSAGE PIZZAUS$18.00

TOMATO PIEUS$15.00

PROSCIUTTO PIZZAUS$20.00

DOLCE

CITRUS CAKEUS$11.00

RICOTTA DONUTSUS$11.00

TIRAMISUUS$11.00

MANGIA MONDAY

MANGIA PASTAUS$80.00

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Review summary

FAQs

Does MIDA - Newton offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is MIDA - Newton restaurant rated?

Is MIDA - Newton currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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