The Federal
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- Good for business meals
- Good for groups
- Good for special occasions
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesSteakhouse, Italian, Contemporary Italian
- Hours of OperationLunch Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number(781) 373-1245
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Executive ChefJoel Portillo
- Private party facilitiesPlease contact Erika@the-federalrestaurant.com regarding any private events! We have plenty of versatile indoor and outdoor space available for parties of all sizes.
- NeighbourhoodWaltham
- Cross StreetMain Street
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- Public transitBus Route 70, Main Shopping Center @ Marshall's stop
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 969 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.6Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
Review summary
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Arto
Greater Boston
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jen
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Susan
Greater Boston
38 reviews
5.038 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
1 person found this helpful
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Anthony
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.02 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
- Overall 3
- Food 4
- Service 1
- Ambience 3
1 person found this helpful
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Karen
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
1 person found this helpful
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Rita
Greater Boston
251 reviews
5.0251 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Karim
VIPCleveland
20 reviews
4.020 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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Kymberley
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Heather
Greater Boston
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Alyson
VIPGreater Boston
2 reviews
4.02 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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FAQs
The Federal offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 373-1245.
The Federal is rated 4.6 stars by 969 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
74 Tower Rd, Waltham, MA 02451-1022
Additional information
- Cross StreetMain Street
- NeighbourhoodWaltham
- Hours of OperationLunch Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesSteakhouse, Italian, Contemporary Italian
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- Public transitBus Route 70, Main Shopping Center @ Marshall's stop
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefJoel Portillo
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(781) 373-1245
- Private party facilitiesPlease contact Erika@the-federalrestaurant.com regarding any private events! We have plenty of versatile indoor and outdoor space available for parties of all sizes.