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MIDA - Newton, Newton, MA

MIDA - Newton

4.6
4.6
1583 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
MIDA is an inspired neighborhood Italian restaurant by award winning Chef, Douglass Williams. Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. We are all about supremely delicious food and warm hospitality.

Dinner is served Monday - Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Lunch is served Monday - Friday from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM -4:00 PM.

Reservations for indoor dining can be made in advance online. Patio reservations are now available for booking online or over the phone. Walk-ins are always welcome. Parties larger than six should call the restaurant directly to book a table.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 546-8010
  • Website
    https://midarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Douglass Williams
  • Catering
    Inquire about catering events on our website event inquiry form. <br />https://www.midarestaurant.com/
  • Private party facilities
    Inquire about private events on our website event inquiry form. https://www.midarestaurant.com/
  • Location
    261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586
  • Neighborhood
    Newton
  • Cross street
    Washington St. and Walnut St
  • Parking details
    Free public parking is located in the lot behind the building. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    MIDA is steps away from the Newtonville commuter rail stop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Feast of the Seven Pastas

    $70.00 per person

    Dec 23, 2024 only
    Inspired by the traditional Christmas Eve meal, "The Feast of the Seven Fishes", MIDA is proud to invite you to our "Feast of the Seven Pastas"! Available for dine-in or take-out, the "Feast", is $70 per person, includes bread, seven entrée pasta dishes, and holiday cookies for you to enjoy with friends and family (menu available on our website). Please note that this menu is only available in the dining room and take out. Pizza will be available for guests as an add on to their experience. We will serve a limited ala carte menu and ala carte pizza menu at the bar only. Parties larger than 6 should call the restaurant directly 617-546-8010
    Feast of the Seven Pastas Photo

  • Mangia Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    We have your Monday night plans covered! Join us Monday nights for our incredible deal. Choose five a la carte portions from our mangia menu including salad and bread for the table. The menu is designed to be shared by parties of two/$80 for two!
    Mangia Mondays Photo

  • New Year's Eve Three-Course Chef's Menu

    $75.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year at MIDA! We are serving a special three-course Chef's menu for NYE. Those looking to make the night extra special can splurge with optional supplements of Lamb Brasato Osso Bucco, as well as Wine Pairings. Guests attending the last seating are invited to stay for the ball drop and raise a glass with a complimentary sparkling wine. Please note that the prix-fixe menu is the only available option this evening after 6 PM. We will have a limited ala carte menu available for families and early diners before 6 PM in addition to the Chef's Menu. Visit our website to review the menu www.midarestaurant.com Parties larger than 6 should call the restaurant directly 617-546-8010
    New Year's Eve Three-Course Chef's Menu Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,583 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MIDA in Newton offers a vibrant dining experience with "wonderful food and dining." The staff, like Livia and Abby, are "outstanding" and "superb," enhancing every visit. Highlights include the signature cocktails, arancini, and rock shrimp carbonara. Although it's occasionally noisy, the atmosphere remains welcoming and lively.

1,583 Reviews

  1. Jessica

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It was very loud and made it difficult to carry on a conversation.

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  2. Linda

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistency great. The buratta appetizer is to die for

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  3. Jennifer

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 for the staff at Mida. We had a reservation and our table was running behind by a bit so the team went above and beyond to upgrade our experience. We were so impressed and grateful! As regulars, the food and ambiance is always exceptional. Highly recommend!

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  4. Matthew

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great meal at MIDA. Paccheri Bolognese and the Roasted Chicken amazed. Service and cocktails were excellent as well. We’ll be back again!

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  5. Carol

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mangia Mondays meal deal for two is a great way to sample a bunch of their dishes. Even better was the service. Our server Phil (5th grade teacher by day) was excellent. He knew exactly what to do to make our first experience memorable.

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  6. Louise

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always MIDA meals are fantastic. Love dining here!

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  7. Yadelyn

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Meal was delicious and was happy to there were various gluten free dishes offered.

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  8. Lori

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our visit to Mida was very enjoyable. The ambience was nice and the food was excellent but the best part was our server, Jet. She was fun, attentive and went above and beyond to make suggestions, accommodations and to bring everything in a timely manner. She was a joy to have as a server.

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  9. Sally

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were all excellent - Caesar salad, frito misto and pizza!

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  10. Ian

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    75 reviews

    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious salads, entrees, and sides. Very helpful server. Friendly staff.

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FAQs

MIDA - Newton offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 546-8010.

MIDA - Newton is rated 4.6 stars by 1583 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for MIDA - Newton

261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Washington St. and Walnut St
  • Neighborhood
    Newton
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free public parking is located in the lot behind the building. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    MIDA is steps away from the Newtonville commuter rail stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Douglass Williams
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://midarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 546-8010
  • Catering
    Inquire about catering events on our website event inquiry form. <br />https://www.midarestaurant.com/
  • Private party facilities
    Inquire about private events on our website event inquiry form. https://www.midarestaurant.com/
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