Alta Strada- Wellesley

4.8

2368 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Whether nibbling on small plates at the antipasti-wine bar, sipping an espresso, or having a meal in the open dining room, Alta Strada will always be approachable and accessible to anyone and everyone. With a true smile and the genuine desire to take care of you while you’re “in our house”, Alta Strada will focus on the foods of Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, and the Amalfi coast, while attempting to fill the much needed gap in Italian restaurants in America. Simply put, Alta Strada will be the place where you’ll find a perfectly made bowl of pasta, crispy thin pizza, gorgeous and abundant antipasti, and fantastic wines, all at a reasonable price, in a setting that could be found on a stylish via in Milan or Rome.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(781) 237-6100
Website
http://www.altastradarestaurant.com/wellesley-ma
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Francisco Segura

Location
92 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
Neighborhood
Wellesley
Cross street
Weston Road
Parking details
The hustle and bustle of downtown Wellesley offers plenty of on-street parking. There is also a parking lot in back of the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Ricotta$14.00
with Sage, Red Chili, Olive Oil and Crostini
Caesar Salad$13.00
with Garlicky Bread Crumbs
Nonna's Meatballs$16.00
with Whipped Ricotta and Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce
Brussels Sprouts$14.00
with Pomegranate Seeds, Candied Pecan and Orange Zest Vinaigrette
San Daniele Prosciutto$19.00
with Green Tomato Mostarda, Pecorino Pepato and Grilled Bread
Spinach Salad$15.00
Black Olives, Back Yard Tomato, Red Onion, and Blue Cheese Dressing
Creamy Burrata$19.00
with Slow Roasted Baby Carrots, Hazelnut Pesto and Chili Oil
Arugula Salad$12.00
with Extra Virgen Olive Oil, Grilled Lemon, Shaved Parm
Alta Strada's Famous Garlic Bread$9.00
with Spicy Tomato Dipping Sauce

Pasta

Spaghettini Aglio$24.00
Olio, e Pomodoro
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$28.00
Fedelini Vongole$28.00
with Manilla Clams, Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon and Parsley
Pumpkin Ravioli$26.00
with Brown Butter, Pine Nuts, Pomegranate Reduction, and Pecorino
Lune$26.00
with Mushrooms, Truffle, and Parmigiano Cream
Penne alla Vodka$24.00
Chitarra$39.00
with Lobster, Shrimp, Spicy Tomato, and Basil

Add on

Grilled Chicken$12.00
Grilled Salmon*$16.00
Grilled Shrimp$13.00

Entrees

Mamma Zecca's Eggplant$27.00
with Broccoli Roasted "Aglio e Olio"
Chicken Milanese$26.00
with Arugula, Frisee, Cherry Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions
Pan Seared Salmon$36.00
with White Beans, Spinach, Confit Tomatoes and Olive Tapenade
Old School Chicken Parmigiano$27.00
with Broccoli Roasted "Aglio e Olio"
Grilled Branzino$35.00
with Artichoke Caponata, Spicy Gremolata, Grilled Lemon

Butcher Cuts

With Roasted Butter Nut Squash, Broccoli Rabe, Parsnip Puree Red Wine Sauce

Prime Filet Mignon*
- 8 oz$59.00
Heritage Pork Chop*
- 12 oz$46.00
Fresh Herbs Rubbed Lamb Chops Scottadito
- 13 oz$65.00

What 2,368 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
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston Metro West
Best Overall
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Best Food
Boston Metro West
Best Service
Boston Metro West
Best Value
Boston Metro West
Innovative
Boston Metro West
Neighborhood gem
Boston Metro West
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alta Strada in Wellesley delivers "delicious" Italian cuisine with "wonderful service" in a "great neighborhood feel." The menu features standout dishes like Rigatoni Alla Vodka and Spinach-Ricotta Tortelli. While it can get lively, the attentive staff ensures a "great dining experience." Perfect for both casual and special occasions.

2,368 Reviews

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Jill
VIP
Greater Boston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service by Sam. Terrific table keeping in mind our request for a quiet corner. Delicious food. We will be back!
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Michael
VIP
Greater Boston
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food prep was excellent and customized to our taste. Service was impeccable . Could not have been a better dining experience.
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Joel
Greater Boston
87 reviews
4.0
87 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Matt did a good job serving us. Food was good, as usual.
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Paul
VIP
Greater Boston
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alta Strada is always outstanding. The food is delicious and the service excllent!
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Arghavan
VIP
Greater Boston
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food! Exceptional service
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Zoher
VIP
Greater Boston
152 reviews
5.0
152 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alta Strada continues to be one of the best dining spots in the Boston area. The warm service is wonderful and the food is consistently great. And the cocktails - excellent as well!!
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Cynthia
VIP
Greater Boston
95 reviews
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Alta Strada is one of my favorite restaurants. It did not disappoint on this visit. The servers are friendly and helpful without being overbearing. Our meals were delicious, from appetizers to pasta entrees to dessert.
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Katie
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent. The price was steep. The service on the night we went was surprisingly inattentive for the price we paid. We were there with kids, not to linger, and we ended up skipping the dessert my daughter was looking forward to because it took so long to get someone over to clear our plates. It was getting late -- this was after the dinner rush had died down, and waitstaff was hanging out and chatting. I would not have thought much about it had the bill been 1/3 of the price... It was actually a bit slow throughout the meal, but tolerable
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Dee
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was outstanding! Food was delicious and recommendations off menu were on point. Service was incredible as well. Can’t wait to go back.
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Mary
VIP
Greater Boston
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have been there several times linking our visits to Elmbank and we are never disappointed! Great food and attentive service. Can’t be beat!
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FAQs

Alta Strada- Wellesley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 237-6100.

Alta Strada- Wellesley is rated 4.8 stars by 2368 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 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

92 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Weston Road
Neighborhood
Wellesley
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The hustle and bustle of downtown Wellesley offers plenty of on-street parking. There is also a parking lot in back of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Francisco Segura
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.altastradarestaurant.com/wellesley-ma
Phone number
(781) 237-6100

Alta Strada- Wellesley

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Alta Strada Caprese

Arugula Salad

Chicken Salad

Antipasti

Ricotta$14.00

Caesar Salad$13.00

Nonna's Meatballs$16.00

Brussels Sprouts$14.00

San Daniele Prosciutto$19.00

Spinach Salad$15.00

Creamy Burrata$19.00

Arugula Salad$12.00

Alta Strada's Famous Garlic Bread$9.00

Pasta

Spaghettini Aglio$24.00

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$28.00

Fedelini Vongole$28.00

Pumpkin Ravioli$26.00

Lune$26.00

Penne alla Vodka$24.00

Chitarra$39.00

Add on

Grilled Chicken$12.00

Grilled Salmon*$16.00

Grilled Shrimp$13.00

Entrees

Mamma Zecca's Eggplant$27.00

Chicken Milanese$26.00

Pan Seared Salmon$36.00

Old School Chicken Parmigiano$27.00

Grilled Branzino$35.00

Butcher Cuts

Prime Filet Mignon*

Heritage Pork Chop*

Fresh Herbs Rubbed Lamb Chops Scottadito

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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