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Eva, Boston, MA

Eva

4.4
4.4
449 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, American, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vince Carideo
  • Delivery & takeout

What 449 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Mediterranean

Review summary

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Eva is a vibrant dining spot on Newbury Street known for its "fantastic patio setting" and delightful atmosphere. Guests frequently commend the "excellent service" and "delicious food" with Mediterranean influences. Though occasionally facing service hiccups and indoor ambiance issues, Eva shines with its "amazing cocktails" and "friendly staff," making it a favorite for brunch and dinner alike.

449 Reviews
  1. AmandaN

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

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

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  2. Emily

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent spot. Server was so accommodating with a gluten allergy and with splitting checks amongst friends. Super friendly staff, excellent food, and fun ambiance. Great spot for dinner!

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  3. Jennifer

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a delightful lunch with a friend at this charming spot. The ambiance was bright and clean, creating a welcoming atmosphere. From the delicious meal to the excellent service, everything was spot on. The service was prompt and friendly, without being overbearing. We started with oysters on the half shell, perfectly accompanied, followed by Harissa Salmon with a fresh & unique side salad (frisee, pomegranate seeds, thinly sliced watermelon radish), tomato soup, and grilled cheese, plus tea and water which was kept filled throughout the lunch. The quiet environment made it easy to have a conversation, and I’ll be returning to Eva for future lunches. Highly recommend it!

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  4. Ana VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Eva… more like nEVA comin back here EVA. Way overpriced, terrible service, delayed reservation, no water. Also no Mediterranean food? So odd

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  5. Mariela

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want delicious food in the heart of Boston, this is the best place to go. Table service is amazing, has a bar with food service as well. The chef made us feel at home and gave us an amazing Valentine’s Day dinner!

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  6. Temitope

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, lovely, wonderful experience. I'd 100% return. I don't often feel that the food and ambiance match up in Boston, but Eva was a nice surpise. We arrived for a reserved dinner and were seated upstairs immediately by the very polite hostess. I liked the decor and lighting and the music was low. Lots of fleetwood mac, which i loved. We decided we wanted to sit at the bar, no problem with the host. We had calamari and oysters for apps, they were good. The cocktails did take a bit longer than expected to come out (we finished our apps before we had drinks), although the open bar where drinks were being made was downstairs. The cocktails were delicious. My gnocchi was divine and my husband loved his lamb burger. I also got the French onion soup, which was also delicious. Our waitress was nice and attentive.

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  7. Caitlin

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was fine, but there must have been some error with my reservation because when I arrived it was not in their system, despite being confirmed on my Open Table app and I received a confirmation email. But they were still able to seat us and the food was great!

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  8. Andrew

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cool restaurant with great cocktails and the food was excellent. Would definitely go back.

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  9. Eva

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with very helpful staff! The food is excellent and there are lots of great unique drink options (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) to pair with dinner. The interior is very cute and is right on Newbury. It was perfect for a girls dinner together or a date night.

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  10. Mandy VIP

    Greater Boston48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Came for the Short Rib Gnocchi, and my goodness I would come back for that again and again. Seriously, one of the most delicious gnocchi dishes I have ever had in my life!! Pillowy gnocchi, rich cheese sauce, topped with perfect braised short rib - I would love to have this for my last meal. We also got the Calamari to share which was excellent - tender not overcooked like they can be at times, excellent homemade tartar sauce, generous portion, came out very quickly after we ordered it. My friend got the roasted chicken and she enjoyed it! Generous portion there as well! 4 stars not 5 because dessert fell a bit short considering how excellent the meal was (we got the Orange Chocolate Tart - it tasted a few days old, the crust was like a brick to cut through) and we felt a bit rushed during dinner by our server. It was busy but not insanely packed, so we weren't sure what was going on there. *Shoulder shrug* - it didn't take away from how delicious the Gnocchi was! :)

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FAQs

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

Eva is rated 4.4 stars by 449 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 34 times today
Google Map for Eva

279a Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, American, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vince Carideo
  • Delivery & takeout
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