Ten Tables

597 Centre St, Jamaica Plain
(617) 524-8810

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Allison

I heard Ten Tables was closing -- turns out they're just renovating -- so I made a bar reservation for last night. The space is intimate with exposee brick and candles. They have a full bar with infused liquors, a few wines, and a handful of local beers and ciders on draft. We both ordered the burger, and the restaurant was super accommodating to give us brussels sprouts and a beet salad instead of the customary potatoes that generally come on the side. The beet salad was super yummy, as was the burger and my class of vinho verde. After they remodel, I will definitely check them out again the next time I am in JP.

Joseph

The food was excellent. We had a nice table by a window and the Christmas tree, We met the owner, Krista. We live in J.P. and intend to try the reinvented restaurant. Only disappointment was Ten Tables' online menu shows a 4 course Tasting Menu for $49. We would have liked to experience that. We forgot about it between the time we made the reservation and when we actually had dinner there. This $49. 4 course tasting menu was not on the menus presented to use, nor was it told to us by the server.

Sia

I had a shockingly terrible experience here. I had heard so many great things, so I decided to try it out and was extremely disappointed. I had a reservation for a table for 1 at 7pm. I arrived on time and saw that they were a bit busy, but I still checked in. I was told I'll probably have to wait a little, which is annoying but fine. After standing for 10 minutes and seeing more that two small parties that arrived after me get seated, I asked about my table. I was told I still have to wait, but I can wait for a table at the bar. I waited at the bar for 20 minutes, and was not offered anything by the bartender. No water, didn't ask me if I wanted to order a drink, nothing. I thought this was normal until a couple came in at 7:30, and sat at the bar waiting for their table also (I know this because I started chatting with them). The bartender immediately brought them some water and put in their drink orders. Still, nothing for me. At this point, I had to ask him for a glass of water and to put in my order. I see a table clear up, so I ask about my table again, to which I'm told I need to wait. The couple next to me (the ones that arrived 30 minutes after me) are then seated by the same person telling me to wait! At this point, I'm getting suspicious, because all of the people being seated are white, and I am a black woman. I can't help but feel this was intentionally or unintentionally racist. Literally almost on the verge of tears, I'm finally told that my table is almost ready. I finally get seated at 8pm. An entire HOUR after my reservation. I was so upset at this point, I couldnt even enjoy my meal. 15 minutes later, I just asked for my check and a to-go box. The pasta special was phenomenal but not enough for me to overlook the rest of this experience. I have never been ignored and disrespected like this at a restaurant before. I honestly should've left after 20 minutes. But since I live local and this was my first time here, I was hoping to be regular.

Sarah

I was really disappointed with my experience at Ten Tables. After waiting to dine here for a few years and hearing wonderful things, I was very surprised how poor everything went. I made a reservation and still ended up waiting 15 minutes to be sat, understandable since the restaurant was very crowded, but the hostess was too flustered to communicate anything. For dinner, the warm ricotta was tasty, but the crostini, though toasted came out cold and hard. The tagliatelle pasta and broccoli were overcooked and the dish had no flavor. The salmon was a bit better flavored and we enjoyed the risotto, but nothing came to the table hot and neither dish worth the price. Waitress was rushed and never checked in without being asked. Service was very slow. The cocktails, however, were delicious and very well made.

jennifer

We were expecting more - Got let down in the first ten minutes as it took that long for the server to ask us "are you ready" - no greeting, no nothing. Food was fine - drinks were fine - I'm sure we would have loved it on any other night. We came out (that was our first time there) because we heard Ten Tables was closing and wanted the chance to experience the restaurant before it was gone. Best wishes for your next venture.

Talia

I have dined at 10 tables twice in the last three months and found the food and the service to be wonderful. I returned last night with my daughter and although the staff was friendly the experience was not the same. Our appetizer and drinks arrived within reasonable time, but then there was a very long time before our entrees arrived . The tagliatelle, which I had eaten before was extremely spicy and I don't remember it having been described as such, but by then my daughter and I were tired and did not accept their offer to make us the same dish without spice because it was too late.  there was no offer to not charge for the dish that was almost inedible. I subsequently found out that the restaurant is going to close at the end of the month. I wish I had known that beforehand.

AJM Binns

It is fine but I won’t race back

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Magalie

I had the risotto with salmon. The risotto was DELICIOUS! There were squash pieces mixed in that were so flavorful. The salmon was a bit oily but well seasoned. I sat at the bar and had a great conversation with another person who was also at the bar, as well as the bartender. The pistachio dessert that the owner gifted me as a birthday surprise was YUMMY! The ambiance is always on point: low lighting, a nice playlist, and great staff. It will be closing on Dec 31, 2025, so get there quickly if you want to have a nice experience, but make a reservation or else.

Anne

It was actually very busy. The announcement probably caused that but our server, who was also the service bartender, was lovely and the food was delicious. Can't wait to try the new concept.

Lori

Ten Tables is a cozy place, with a great atmosphere, and the food is delicious! Highly recommend.

William

Excellent food and excellent service. And the bartender knows what they are doing with the cocktails. Can't ask more much else!!

Kim

We had not dined here in a very long while. It was love all over again. What a perfectly crafted meal with excellent service. Loved the fresh pasta and the other diners thought that the lamb chops were some of the best they had eaten in a long time. The wines by the bottle were delicious and moderately priced.

Stephen

Ten Tables was very good had not been back there in awhile and were not disappointed. Had the Thursday special pasta with wine. The pasta was fresh and very flavorful. Service was great. On a Thursday night early the restaurant was just filling up but places at the bar open.

Jenny

Hi we were in last night looking forward to having multiple items from the menu posted online. We were disappointed to see a different menu offered at the restaurant. We appreciate a seasonal menu but the website should be kept up to date. We did find items we liked so we moved forward with ordering. Our salad was over dressed, tagliatelle lacked flavor and the sauce was watery, and the wagu burger also lacked salt and gave regular ground beef. We have wanted to try Ten Tables for a while, we both were underwhelmed

Jc Sosa

My wife and I had a great date night here. We had the focaccia bread, Brussels sprouts, burger, and tagliatelle with shrimp. We also tried the pistachio martini and an old fashioned. The food and drinks were outstanding!

The staff was on point, working hard, while staying attentive and friendly. The chef came over to personally give us recommendations, and our waitress, Cristina, was wonderful as well.
We will definitely be back soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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