Brassica Kitchen + Cafe

Our dinner at Brassica Kitchen was one of the most beautifully crafted and perfectly executed meals I can remember having.
The risotto was creamy, deeply flavorful, and pure comfort in a bowl — rich without being heavy. The Brussels sprouts were roasted to perfection and served over sticky sushi rice with just a touch of a savory brown sauce that tied everything together. The beet salad struck a stunning balance: sweet roasted beets topped with crispy toasted bread that added the perfect crunchy, savory contrast.
The cod completely surprised us — layered with flavors (including apple butter!) that I never would have imagined working together, yet somehow it all came together beautifully. That kind of creativity takes real confidence. And the fried chicken was crispy, savory perfection — exactly what you want, elevated to its highest form.
What truly sets Brassica apart is their genius-like use of miso. It appears in subtle, masterful ways — adding depth and umami without ever overpowering a dish. They even incorporated a note of miso into the tiramisu, and somehow it worked. That quiet restraint and precision carried through the entire meal.
On top of the extraordinary food, the wait staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. You feel looked after here.
This wasn’t just dinner — it was a deeply thoughtful, cohesive culinary experience. We left already planning our return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This restaurant’s been on my list for a long time and I’m glad to have gotten there on Sunday for brunch.

We found a spot out front easily enough and though I made a reservation for 11:15 but we got there at 10:30 and they sat us at the bar immediately. No need to make a reservation. The bar was almost completely empty, but they sat us next to the service well which was odd. We got our coffee quickly, but surprisingly no espresso machine for espresso drink.

Our order was taken and within 10 minutes the food was out. We almost felt rushed, even if the food was ready the cadence was off from when we ordered, and when we received the food. The food was very good. We both enjoyed it and split our dishes, but considering the portions, it was a little expensive despite the tax and tip being included.

We weren’t offered refills of our coffee, but that’s fine. When the check was dropped It came to something like $54 with everything included. I dropped my card, the bartender grabbed it and ran it and dropped off the check for me to sign and it was $92. I flagged to him to get it fixed. Had to give my card back so we put it back on my card and then redid the transaction with the right amount. Check my bank statements and I was charged then refunded $92. Very bizarre and I’m glad I caught that when I did especially at a place where you don’t need to review it since tax and tip are automatically included.

Just the food it was really great, sitting us at the end of the bar, the food coming out extremely fast so we felt rushed, and getting charged the wrong amount, those all contributed to the three star rating.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Honestly incredible brunch. I got the biscuits and gravy; I had never hard pretzel biscuits before and I loved them. The gravy was flavorful and the chicken wasn’t dry. I tried some of a friend’s pancakes and they were INCREDIBLE. Next time Im going to get an order for myself. 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Ride tasting menu for a birthday group of 9 - excellent decision. Everything was delicious. Quantity was perfect. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had a lovely brunch with Lydia as our server. She was very attentive, helpful, and friendly! We had the salted brown butter pancakes (10/10), biscuits and gravy (10/10), and the chicken and waffles (9/10). We also enjoyed the first date cocktail (10/10) and a mimosa with added peach (9/10). The new location is also very nice! Highly recommended this restaurant!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great, but main portions (especially the pasta/risotto) are really small. However the fried rice or the pizza is reasonable size. A bit confused as to how much food we would need..

Everything about Brassica is warm, welcoming and amazing. The perfect place to catch up over great drinks and a great meal. Portions are perfect for sharing. Dessert is unreal. If I could bump it up to 10/10, I would. Special thank you to our server Jessie, and Lydia and Dan behind the bar!

The only note is the Meguro #1 needs that big ice cube in it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We tried out Brassica for brunch when they were still in the old location and found it to be absolutely excellent - beyond our expectations. The food was exceptional, the service felt kind and personal, the atmosphere felt cozy.
We went again yesterday for the first time since they moved next door to their new location. I love when a small restaurant that serves just plain old good food gets the recognition it deserves and gets to level up, which I hoped was what Brassica would do. Unfortunately, with this new growth it seems like the quality that once was their specialty has been lost to wanting to cater to larger crowds, but not making the necessary changes to do it well.
We came in for a reservation for brunch on Sunday (1/19). We were sat upon arrival and given water. We waited, then waited some more, and by the 10 minute mark we knew what we wanted to order but there was no server in sight. After about 15 our server came to greet us and we opted to order everything at that time because it felt like it was going to be difficult to get anyone’s help. Our food came out and it was fine, tasty. No server ever checked up, we waited another 15-20 after being done with the meal to flag our server for the check. I’ve worked in the service industry and want to make clear, I don’t blame the server for this poor experience. It was clear that they were managing the whole sunroom area/section seemingly on their own and were running around furiously. Management did not plan well enough to ensure guest satisfaction and food quality, which is really unfortunate for a restaurant who used to boast that as their specialty touch. All in all, we *might* try Brassica again, but it does feel very cold and corporatized as compared to the old digs.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

Every dish was excellent, the staff were so friendly and helpful!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brassica is terrific -- excellent food, staff, and (especially in new location) ambience. Definitely not the cheapest, but not insane and fair value for the high quality.

Truly the best restaurant in the city of Boston—unlike anything you've had before!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eating at Brassica is always an adventure, and I truly mean that in the best way. Have you ever had crispy pork belly with a gooey marshmallow on top? I hadn't either, but now I can't imagine my life without that. The fried chicken is amazing, and the drink list is extensive.

It is a small space so definitely make a reservation in advance.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich

It's been four years since we were at Brassica. Also, the first time we were in the new Brassica. The food was phenomenal as it used to be. The service, not that it was bad before, but it's really really good now. And even though I missed the intimacy of the other place, having a little bit more space between the tables and more room to move around for the weight staff is really nice. But let's be clear. People come here for the food and the food is the best I've had in Boston in the past year. The crème brûlée w Foie for dessert was an outrageously good surprise The value for this quality of food is fantastic. This is a Michelin noticeable restaurant, even though they chose not to. Hopefully next year. I cannot recommend Brassica enough.  The value for this quality of food is fantastic. The crème brûlée Walgra for dessert was an outrageously good surprise

Our experience was excellent. The service attentive and friendly. Food was so interesting and delicious. We tried the pork belly, duck pizza, Brussels sprouts, rigatoni and beef dumplings. Each dish was so good. Rebecca, co owner, was cleaning the table next to us and was so warm and friendly. A perfect dining experience I would highly recommend!

Loved the experience. The atmosphere, the food, the service…. All tops! Even on a packed Saturday night, my date and I never felt the pressure or stress of a busy night. Staff was warm and welcoming. Bartenders were fun and very fast with orders, they seem to love their jobs and that goes a long way for guests.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5