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Madre Osteria & Bar Interior - Madre Osteria, Milton, MA

Madre Osteria

4.4
4.4
394 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
88 Wharf St, Milton, MA 02186-3429

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Lively
Welcome to Madre Osteria & Bar! Located in Milton, MA on the ground level of Milton Landing overlooking the Neponset River. Offering a modern approach to classic, rustic Italian cuisine created by Chef Sam Curtis. Think house-made Foccacia and specialty grande meatballs. Entrees include Truffle Risotto, Braised Short Rib, and Wild Boar Ragú. In addition to Italian and seafood dishes, we also offer gluten-free and vegetarian options.

The interior design of Madre is both elegant and casual. We offer a full bar and wine list. Seating options include tables, high tops, a bar, and a beautiful outdoor patio.

We are right down the road from our sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Yellow Door Taqueria in Dorchester - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!

A handful of other places nearby include the Forbes House Museum, Boston Medical Center, Carney Hospital, Dorchester Park, Lower Neponset River Trail, and more!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Fernando
  • Catering
    Full catering menu available. Please contact events@madreosteria.com for further information
  • Private party facilities
    Private events are available at Madre Osteria & Bar! Whether it is a holiday celebration, birthday or engagement party, or corporate event, we are here.We are dedicated to making your event special with custom Italian menus, passed bites, drinks, decor, and more!Please contact events@madreosteria.com for further information
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Milton
  • Cross street
    Adams Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Milton Station, Red Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Madre's Family Style Sunday Supper

    $30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Family Style dining experience with a set menu, from 4pm - 9pm. The menu is a choice of salad (Caesar or Harvest Salad), choice of pasta (Bucatini, Angel Hair, or Gluten free) with Chef's red sauce, meatballs, and Italian sausage. Includes Focaccia and seasoned dipping oil with butter
    Madre's Family Style Sunday Supper Photo
  • Celebrate Mother's Day at Madre Osteria

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us for Brunch 11am-3pm or Dinner 3pm-10pm and enjoy all your favorite Italian dishes with Mom!
    Celebrate Mother's Day at Madre Osteria Photo

Offers

  • $1 Oysters at the bar 4pm-7pm daily

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Tue - Sat - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    $1 Oysters from 5-8pm or until we run out. Only available at the bar, 1st come 1st serve!

    $1 Oysters at the bar 4pm-7pm daily Photo
  • Appy Hour at Madre Osteria

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Tue - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Enjoy delicious bites & snacks from 4pm-6pm at Madre Osteria! $1 oysters House-made Smoked bluefish dip with chips Meatball & Burger Sliders Arancini Tinned Fish Plate Caesar Salad Crispy Brussels Spouts AND MORE!

    Appy Hour at Madre Osteria Photo
  • Live Music Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Live music from 6:30 - 8:30pm.

    Live Music Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm Photo

What 394 people are saying

Madre Osteria 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Madre Osteria is a delightful dining spot with "great service" and a "super cozy and elegant" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "best tiramisu," "delicious" lobster ravioli, and live jazz nights. The friendly staff and inviting ambiance make it a "hidden gem" worth visiting for a memorable experience.
394 Reviews
  1. Erica

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the GM Emanuelle was super hospitable. My sister and I shared a bunch of good including the focaccia & mussels to start. We enjoyed the oil mixture that came with the bread for dipping and the sauce in the mussels dish was yummy. Loved the sauce in the bolognese. We enjoyed a bunch of desserts because we couldn’t decide on one. Espresso gelato, trio of chocolate chip cannolis & tiramisu. All delicious but the star of the show was the tiramisu. It is the best I’ve ever had. A giant portion that we couldn’t stop eating. The energy and vibe of this cute place is awesome. We’ll be back for sure.

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  2. Julie

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was really happy to have found this place. They were hosting a group of jazz performers from Milton Academy who were quite impressive. The place was packed, the servers were graceful, welcoming, and efficient, and the food hit the spot. We will be back again soon!
    Madre OsteriaResponded on April 13, 2025
    Hi Julie, Thank you so much for dining with us and we are so happy you enjoyed everything! Join us again soon (:

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  3. Michael VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were out of several options for a 630p reservation. Drink service was slow but overall good good and great ambiance

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  4. Bob

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Night , the lobster ravioli was delicious with the limoncello butter . Eggplant Ravioli and Polenta appetizer we amazing as always !Everyone enjoyed their meals.
    Madre OsteriaResponded on April 13, 2025
    Hi Bob, Thank you so much for visiting and I am so happy you all enjoyed your meal! We hope to see you soon. Best, Emanuelle, General Manager

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  5. Rose VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am SO impressed with this place! The food and service were fantastic. The ambiance was perfect - dimmed lights, but bright enough that you can see the menu and who you're sitting with. TVs to watch the game, but not glaring to the point you were blinded by them. The live music was spot on! Loud enough that you can hear, but soft enough that you can still carry on a conversation at the table (if you weren't singing along)! Looking forward to coming back in the spring/summer to enjoy the outdoor terrace.
    Madre OsteriaResponded on April 13, 2025
    Hi Rose! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review! We hope to see you again soon! Best, Emanuelle, General Manager

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  6. Ian

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a hidden gem, I’ve gone once a week since I discovered this place. Sunday night jazz nights are epic
    Madre OsteriaResponded on April 13, 2025
    Ian, thank you so much for the positive review! I am happy you enjoyed the live jazz music as much as we do! We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. ElizabethC

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant atmosphere Warm and inviting. We sat near the window for a nice view of the riverwalk. Very attentive and accommodating staff. Our food was very good. Prices were reasonable

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  8. Lauren VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here… Great experience all around. Nice staff, good vibe. We enjoyed the live music as well. We will return to try more menu items.

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  9. Brian

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding, food was delicious, drinks were very tasty.

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  10. Zoe

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very yummy food and very cute decorations for valentines

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FAQs

Madre Osteria offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Madre Osteria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 322-9548.

Madre Osteria is rated 4.4 stars by 394 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Madre Osteria

88 Wharf St, Milton, MA 02186-3429

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Adams Street
  • Neighborhood
    Milton
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Milton Station, Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Fernando
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Full catering menu available. Please contact events@madreosteria.com for further information
  • Private party facilities
    Private events are available at Madre Osteria & Bar! Whether it is a holiday celebration, birthday or engagement party, or corporate event, we are here.We are dedicated to making your event special with custom Italian menus, passed bites, drinks, decor, and more!Please contact events@madreosteria.com for further information
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