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Eva, Boston, MA

Eva

4.5 (458)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
279a Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 80 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Please note that our patio is seated on a first come first serve basis; all tables are set for a 90 minute reservation limit.

Eva means full of life. It is also the initials to my children, Elias & Vivian Aboujaoude, who are my life. Eva is a space designed to be welcoming and bright, a place for great food, refreshing cocktails and lively conversation. All while sitting back to enjoy and observe the hustle & bustle of beautiful, historic Newbury Street from one of the largest outdoor patios.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, American, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Vince Carideo
  • Private party facilities
    To book our restaurant for your next private event please go to our website to put in an event request and then you should be reached out to as soon as possible.
  • Private party contact
    Clement Wittner Event Coordinator: (857) 389-9723
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Gloucester and Newbury Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Copley Station Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 458 people are saying

Eva reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Eva, a revamped version of the beloved Cafeteria, offers a "wonderful" dining experience with a "vast outdoor patio," "delicious food," and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "fabulous food, service, and ambiance," with standout dishes like "short rib gnocchi." The staff is praised for being "super friendly" and "accommodating." Although service can sometimes be slow, and some reservations face delays, the charming atmosphere and creative cocktails make Eva a delightful choice.
458 Reviews
  1. James VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Outdoor seating was amazing. Great service.

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  2. Karen VIP

    Greater Boston80 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit to Eva (formerly this was Cafeteria). Cafeteria was a favorite "go to" place when we lived here in 2008-2020. This new version of the restaurant is wonderful. We sat on their vast outdoor patio and enjoyed the delicious food and excellent service, on a gorgeous spring day. Bravo! We'll be back!

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  3. Jen

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    For a busy Easter / Marathon weekend,we were able to find a reservation at a time that worked for us and not too far in advance. Service was a little slow, but our waiter was very nice. food was good!

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  4. Suzanne VIP

    Portland3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation from 7-8:30… they sat us a little after 7:00 as they couldn’t decide which table was for us. At 8:31, a rude manager came and told us it was time for us to leave. We had just paid the check and were clearly leaving soon. It was very unnecessary. The server and the hostesses were lovely. The manager guy should stay in the back office away from the customers

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  5. GStur VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food here was mediocre. One of the 5 of us had the fish which was easily the best of the table. The agnolotti with hen of the woods mushrooms was a dish that could have been great but execution was unfortunate. Pasta was too thick and overworked, ricotta and sauce was bland - salt was sadly vacant and there’s no salt on the table. The waitress was very nice but the meal came out before the drinks and the appetizer was not staggered from the main course. The upstairs was very chilly.

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  6. John VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    There’s no wonder it was the only reservation available at 630 - very average at best. The host couldn’t seat us until 20 min late, blamed the guests that weren’t leaving and took no responsibility, and there were other tables open. Food was OK but nothing memorable. Our server was the best part, she was very dialed in and considerate. If your desperate on Newbury st, or just want to use their patio, this place will suffice.

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  7. Sara

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, service and ambiance that made for a wonderful dinner on Newbury.

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  8. Amy

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was ok. I asked to be seated away from the door, and the only table they'd offer me was right next to the door.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Sat there for 30 minutes with a reservation and never got waited on.

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  10. AmandaN

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious! And our server was excellent. Great location.

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FAQs

Eva offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 546-5155.

Eva is rated 4.5 stars by 458 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 80 times today
Google Map for Eva

279a Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gloucester and Newbury Street
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, American, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Copley Station Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vince Carideo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    To book our restaurant for your next private event please go to our website to put in an event request and then you should be reached out to as soon as possible.
  • Private party contact
    Clement Wittner Event Coordinator: (857) 389-9723
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