The Cottage Wellesley

4.5

2883 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 96 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for brunch

The Cottage, an upscale-meets-casual eatery in Linden Square Wellesley known for dependable, fresh, SoCal inspired menu options.

We partnered with Taniya Nayak, a featured interior designer on popular Food Network programs such as ‘Restaurant Impossible’ to transform the once light-flooded, beach-like, SoCal atmosphere to a warm, lively, and New England-comfort interior. Enjoy an emphasis on natural woods, live greenery, and pops of welcomed fresh color in the new interior and brand.

The Cottage will remain the same tried-and-true neighborhood eatery with a re-defined focus on local, fresh, and honest product, for the whole family, every day. The Cottage Wellesley’s new menu is created by Culinary Director, Peter Hansen, who brings his vast experience from all over the world to Wellesley, MA. In his career, Hansen has appeared on six episodes of Iron Chef and has worked alongside incredible culinary talent such as Michael White and Bobby Flay.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–8:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–7:45 pm Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(781) 239-1100
Website
http://www.cottagewellesley.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Josh Gagne
Private party facilities
Celebrate with us! We are here to make your special occasion a truly memorable one. We make event-planning easy and enjoyable featuring 1-on-1 planning with our private dining coordinator, custom select menu options, and a refreshed + cozy private dining space for up to 30 guests.

Location
190 Linden Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
Neighborhood
Wellesley
Cross street
Washington Street
Parking details
Free Parking in the public lot at Linden Square.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

Chicken Tortilla Soup$7.00
white cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, tortilla strips
Four Cheese-Mushroom Arancini$15.00
arrabiata sauce, herb oil
Not the Same Old Nachos$14.00
fontina & cotija cheese, corn salsa, mango guacamole, lime crema
Eggplant Fries$14.00
lemon aioli
Spicy Fried Calamari$16.00
hot cherry peppers, chili aioli, fresh lemon, cilantro
Ahi Tuna Nachos$16.00
sesame crusted, Asian vegetables, peppers, wasabi cream, ginger vinaigrette

Salads

Add: chicken $6, shrimp $11, ahi $9, organic salmon $16

California Caesar**$13.00
creamy avocado dressing, tomatoes, sourdough croutons, shaved parmesan
Brussels Sprouts**$16.00
arugula, hazelnuts, goat cheese, tomatoes, pomegranate vinaigrette
Southwest Chop**$14.00
greens, black beans, avocado, cotija, tomatoes, tortilla, chili lime vinaigrette
Beet & Avocado Bowl**$16.00
quinoa, greens, tomato, walnuts, blue cheese, lemon vinaigrette
Harvest Bowl**$16.00
greens, sweet potato, wild rice, brussels, walnuts, maple tahini vinaigrette

Handhelds

Fried Eggplant Sandwich**$18.00
roasted red pepper, tomato, arugula, pesto mayo, focaccia, fries
Grass Fed Burger* **$18.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, aged cheddar, brioche bun, fries
Turkey Burger**$17.00
cranberry aioli, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, fries
Cottage Fish Tacos**$19.00
corn tortillas, griddled tilapia, baja sauce, pico de gallo, guac, cabbage
Short Rib Tacos**$19.00
cilantro lime slaw, cotija cheese, red onion jam, avocado, corn tortillas
The Impossible Burger**$17.00
smoked chile aioli, sweet onion jam, pickled jalapeño

Mains

Maple Glazed Organic Salmon* **$31.00
asparagus, sweet & spicy glaze, mashed potato
Seared Maine Scallops**
lobster-tarragon risotto, melted leeks, saffron-vanilla cream
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Fish & Chips$22.00
light & crispy, slaw, remoulade
Chicken Piccata**$23.00
capers, lemon, artichoke hearts, capellini pasta, parmesan cheese
Vegetarian Gnocchi**$22.00
potato gnocchi, lemon cream sauce, zucchini, corn, tomatoes
Short Rib Fettuccine**$26.00
pearl onions, roasted pepper, mushrooms, asparagus tips
Chicken Milanese**$24.00
fennel, arugula, tomatoes, red onion, oranges, lemon-thyme vinaigrette
Steak Frites* **$32.00
hanger steak, caramelized shallots, maître d'hôtel butter, French fries

Sides

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
French Fries
Grilled Asparagus
Broccoli
Sweet Potato Fries

What 2,883 people are saying

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

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston Metro West
Great for brunch
Boston Metro West
Kid-friendly
Boston Metro West
Good for groups
Boston Metro West
Healthy
Boston Metro West
Great for outdoor dining
Boston Metro West
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Cottage in Wellesley offers a cozy dining experience with consistently "great service" and a menu catering to all tastes. Diners praise the brunch, especially the "delicious French Toast" and "excellent halibut." While some mention noise and occasional dish disappointments, the "friendly and attentive staff" ensure a welcoming atmosphere.

2,883 Reviews

T
Tim
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and a lot of it. Our service was exceptional!
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Milton
VIP
Orange County
60 reviews
4.0
60 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good place for lunch. We plan to go there again.
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Nathaniel
VIP
Greater Boston
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always careful attention to Gluten Free needs. Super friendly staff. Good value too.
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J
Jill
Greater Boston
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I’ve had better experiences at The Cottage. Today was just so-so. I’ll go back and won’t expect so-so!
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Jennifer
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a nice experience at The Cottage. Fantastic service,
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Bree
VIP
Greater Boston
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant has gone down hill since the new chef came on board. I used to live several dishes and they are all lower quality. It's sad.
The Cottage WellesleyResponded 7 days ago
Hi Bree, thanks for the review and input. This is the owner John. We take these very seriously and are always trying to improve. Can you give me the specific menu items that have lower quality for you so we can focus on them? Thanks and Happy New Year!
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J
Josh
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great at the Cottage! We came in for a family holiday lunch.
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Leo
VIP
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place for lunch. Service was solid and pleasant. Food was very good for each of the five of us. Reasonable menu and reasonable price.
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Paula
Greater Boston
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our server finally came over after 10-12 minutes of sitting down. I found it to be quite loud and hard to hear my table’s conversation. We ordered brunch which was good, had to ask for water, butter, salt & pepper and jam after getting our meals and more coffee. This was my fourth time there - I wouldn’t order the brunch again, I think the lunch is better. Our server was friendly, but not attentive.
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Michael
VIP
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The usual great service and food we have come to expect. Chicken Milanese is my new favorite.
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FAQs

The Cottage Wellesley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 239-1100.

The Cottage Wellesley is rated 4.5 stars by 2883 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 96 times today

Order delivery or takeout

190 Linden Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Washington Street
Neighborhood
Wellesley
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–8:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–7:45 pm Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free Parking in the public lot at Linden Square.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Josh Gagne
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.cottagewellesley.com/
Phone number
(781) 239-1100
Private party facilities
Celebrate with us! We are here to make your special occasion a truly memorable one. We make event-planning easy and enjoyable featuring 1-on-1 planning with our private dining coordinator, custom select menu options, and a refreshed + cozy private dining space for up to 30 guests.

Featured in

100 Boston / New England Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

The Cottage Wellesley

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 Boston / New England Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Cottage Fish Tacos

Fish & Chips

Chicken Milanese

Smalls

Chicken Tortilla Soup$7.00

Four Cheese-Mushroom Arancini$15.00

Not the Same Old Nachos$14.00

Eggplant Fries$14.00

Spicy Fried Calamari$16.00

Ahi Tuna Nachos$16.00

Salads

California Caesar**$13.00

Brussels Sprouts**$16.00

Southwest Chop**$14.00

Beet & Avocado Bowl**$16.00

Harvest Bowl**$16.00

Handhelds

Fried Eggplant Sandwich**$18.00

Grass Fed Burger* **$18.00

Turkey Burger**$17.00

Cottage Fish Tacos**$19.00

Short Rib Tacos**$19.00

The Impossible Burger**$17.00

Mains

Maple Glazed Organic Salmon* **$31.00

Seared Maine Scallops**

Fish & Chips$22.00

Chicken Piccata**$23.00

Vegetarian Gnocchi**$22.00

Short Rib Fettuccine**$26.00

Chicken Milanese**$24.00

Steak Frites* **$32.00

Sides

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

French Fries

Grilled Asparagus

Broccoli

Sweet Potato Fries

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Cottage Wellesley offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Cottage Wellesley restaurant rated?

Is The Cottage Wellesley currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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