Based on our friend's glowing recommendation, we dined here two nights ago. Their reco was spot on. We had an outstanding dinner --everything we ordered was made to perfection and with a twist to elevate the meal to an exceptional level. The place is small and cozy but the noise level was very manageable. This place is going to become a definite MUST dinner place on our visits to the Berkshires.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lorenzo Kunze II, CLS/MLS
Great server and a really nice meal. Highlight corn bread, salad greens, and the overall quality of ingredients. They fit me in on a Saturday night as a walk-in and set up a table on the patio with a heater. Would’ve enjoyed a bar seat for one, but the waitress attention and service was appreciated.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Chaisson
My wife and I had an outstanding dinner at Cello tonight. Great food and great people.The cornbread with maple butter (to die for), halibut and spaccatelli all delicious.
Do not skip dessert...chocolate mousse with smoked vanilla ice cream, bourban caramel, toasted fluff and cocoa nib crumbles.....are you kidding me!!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Latoya Browne
Cozy restaurant. I didn’t have to wait for a table, but I think it was because I went on a weekday on the off season. Small bar available for cocktails and wine. Food all tasted great with good portion size. I really wanted to try dessert but I was so full.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paola Bracho
We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Cello and couldn’t be happier with our choice! From the complimentary anniversary drinks to the incredible Cello Spritz, every detail was perfect. The Cornbread with Maple Butter was unforgettable, and the Bolognese tasted like homemade pasta straight from grandma’s kitchen. The chocolate mousse for dessert was an explosion of flavor. Everything was phenomenal, and Penelope, our server, made the night even better. Can’t wait to come back! Thank you to the team at Cello for making our anniversary so special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arlyn Zuniga
I’m just about two months post visiting this restaurant and I still think about the corn soup and the cornbread. I came here to make sure that I finally cross off leaving a review for such a wonderful experience.
My husband and I came to the area to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. We weren’t lucky enough to be able to get a table here the first night but managed to snag a reservation on the 2nd night.
IT WAS SO WORTH IT.
Everything we tasted left us wanting just one more bite. The drinks were solid. The chef and his wife (heck, the staff in general) were incredibly sweet, vibing out with us as we shared our common woes with working together as husband and wife. It’s evident that they’ve got something really wonderful figured out and I can’t wait to visit them again on our next trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edward Block
We were there on 9/24 to celebrate my love wife’s birthday. She thought I had made reservations and I thought she had made them. We called restaurant and Kim, was able to fit us in. Food was excellent as was the service. Kim made my wife’s birthday special as she could eat great food at a beautiful location. This place is not to be missed but please remember to make a reservation. Try the trout it was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Shelhamer
Dined outdoors adjacent to parking lot- not much ambiance but it was quiet compared to inside.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ronald Falcione
Trout was incredibly small. Salad with steak tasted like a salt lick!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Marc Follit
Had the meal of a lifetime at Cello. Food, service, and atmosphere were all impeccable. My wife has some allergies and the kitchen was incredibly accommodating. I loved the cocktail menu, had a great balance of flavors and a variety of spirits. The food came out quickly and every single dish was prepared skillfully with great attention to detail. Highly recommend going here for any occasion, perfect for a special date night or just simply a delicious meal where you can trust that you will be delighted no matter what you order.
I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience from the music to watching the chefs in the kitchen to the exceptional food. Steak with mushrooms and pickled onions and chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and whipped cream!!!! Prompt and friendly service. I’ll be back..definitely worth the 1 hour drive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Avras
Amazing dinner in the Berkshires! Front of house staff was very friendly and helpful. My wife and I ordered a few things to share and the kitchen was kind enough to split the dishes for us to make things easier than shuffling plates around. Everything was timed incredibly well so that our next dosh came out within just a couple of minutes of us finishing the previous one. The corn soup is a must try, fantastic way to start the dinner. The grilled peach salad with tomatoes and burrata was simple and delicious so that you could really appreciate the freshness of the ingredients. The chickpea panisse was probably my favorite dosh all around. Really great flavors and execution. The cavatelli was fantastic, as well. Super soft, pillowy pasta with a delicious sauce and the subtle summer truffle flavor just put it over the top. Wish we lived closer so we could eat here more often, but we’ll definitely be back. Congrats to Chef Boya and his wife on an incredible restaurant!
P.S. Absolutely make a reservation because it’s a pretty small place and you will certainly regret not eating here while you’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Demetrios Christopher
What an incredible restaurant! Kim and Ryan Boya are running one of the best restaurants in the world, not just Lenox. Imagine delicious and creative farm-to-table dishes that wow _and_ satisfy ... the menu is ever-evolving with each season so you'll always feel like you're trying an amazing restaurant for the first time. The owners couldn't be nicer and more welcoming. They go above and beyond not only to deliver amazing food but also provide amazing hospitality. The wine selection is perfectly curated to pair with the food and you'll appreciate the low markup!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alison Holtzschue
Wonderful food, service and atmosphere (the onion rings were spectacular) but what really impressed us was the extra effort the hosts made to make sure we wouldn’t be too cold eating outside. Exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
N L
Cello is probably the best restaurant in the Berkshires.
On a recent visit, the staff were incredibly warm, welcoming, and genuine. Kim Boya was warm-hearted, welcoming and genuine, made us feel as though we were long time friends and not first timers at the restaurant. Both other wait staff that evening were equally friendly.
The meal was one we will remember for a very long time (until our next visit, which will come very soon!). The cornbread is a must. You’ve never had cornbread this savory yet light, richly flavorful, especially with the honey maple butter. The onion rings are another must-have and set the standard. Not at all greasy, light, complex flavors, with a batter that crunches and then just melts in your mouth. Next time we plan to order two.
Roasted peach salad came with local burrata and tomatoes The surprise was a garnish of crunchy granola, which just works. It gave a surprising and delightful texture to a dish that otherwise would have had mostly ‘soft’ texture ingredients.
The ribs could be an entrée in themselves. I’m not a big rib person and thought my partner would eat most of them but I ended up literally licking the plate. Again not at all greasy, complex flavors, the meat just fell off the bone.
The halibut was the best we’ve ever had. Crunchy on the outside yet soft, moist, and impossibly rich and flavorful, served simply on a bed of sauteed red onions and pea shoots.
If you’re drinking with your meal consider the Oyster River Morphos Pet Nat Rose from Warren Maine. We’re going to sour the Earth looking for this one! Full bodied yet not too sweet, it’s the perfect bubbly for a summer meal.
It was a leisurely, unrushed two hours, we could have happily spent more time for dessert if we didn't have a show to get to that evening.
Kim and Ryan obviously put their hearts and souls into what they do. Their creativity, passion, and execution is second to none, and would be at the top among restaurants in New York. Yet this little gem of a place is hidden away in beautiful, idyllic Lenox MA. It’s a destination, worth driving to just for an unforgettable meal. It’s not just amazing food, it’s an experience.
Based on our friend's glowing recommendation, we dined here two nights ago. Their reco was spot on. We had an outstanding dinner --everything we ordered was made to perfection and with a twist to elevate the meal to an exceptional level. The place is small and cozy but the noise level was very manageable. This place is going to become a definite MUST dinner place on our visits to the Berkshires.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great server and a really nice meal. Highlight corn bread, salad greens, and the overall quality of ingredients. They fit me in on a Saturday night as a walk-in and set up a table on the patio with a heater. Would’ve enjoyed a bar seat for one, but the waitress attention and service was appreciated.
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I had an outstanding dinner at Cello tonight. Great food and great people.The cornbread with maple butter (to die for), halibut and spaccatelli all delicious.
Do not skip dessert...chocolate mousse with smoked vanilla ice cream, bourban caramel, toasted fluff and cocoa nib crumbles.....are you kidding me!!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy restaurant. I didn’t have to wait for a table, but I think it was because I went on a weekday on the off season. Small bar available for cocktails and wine. Food all tasted great with good portion size. I really wanted to try dessert but I was so full.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Cello and couldn’t be happier with our choice! From the complimentary anniversary drinks to the incredible Cello Spritz, every detail was perfect. The Cornbread with Maple Butter was unforgettable, and the Bolognese tasted like homemade pasta straight from grandma’s kitchen. The chocolate mousse for dessert was an explosion of flavor. Everything was phenomenal, and Penelope, our server, made the night even better. Can’t wait to come back! Thank you to the team at Cello for making our anniversary so special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m just about two months post visiting this restaurant and I still think about the corn soup and the cornbread. I came here to make sure that I finally cross off leaving a review for such a wonderful experience.
My husband and I came to the area to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. We weren’t lucky enough to be able to get a table here the first night but managed to snag a reservation on the 2nd night.
IT WAS SO WORTH IT.
Everything we tasted left us wanting just one more bite. The drinks were solid. The chef and his wife (heck, the staff in general) were incredibly sweet, vibing out with us as we shared our common woes with working together as husband and wife. It’s evident that they’ve got something really wonderful figured out and I can’t wait to visit them again on our next trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were there on 9/24 to celebrate my love wife’s birthday. She thought I had made reservations and I thought she had made them. We called restaurant and Kim, was able to fit us in. Food was excellent as was the service. Kim made my wife’s birthday special as she could eat great food at a beautiful location. This place is not to be missed but please remember to make a reservation. Try the trout it was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dined outdoors adjacent to parking lot- not much ambiance but it was quiet compared to inside.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Trout was incredibly small. Salad with steak tasted like a salt lick!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Had the meal of a lifetime at Cello. Food, service, and atmosphere were all impeccable. My wife has some allergies and the kitchen was incredibly accommodating. I loved the cocktail menu, had a great balance of flavors and a variety of spirits. The food came out quickly and every single dish was prepared skillfully with great attention to detail.
Highly recommend going here for any occasion, perfect for a special date night or just simply a delicious meal where you can trust that you will be delighted no matter what you order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience from the music to watching the chefs in the kitchen to the exceptional food. Steak with mushrooms and pickled onions and chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and whipped cream!!!! Prompt and friendly service. I’ll be back..definitely worth the 1 hour drive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing dinner in the Berkshires! Front of house staff was very friendly and helpful. My wife and I ordered a few things to share and the kitchen was kind enough to split the dishes for us to make things easier than shuffling plates around. Everything was timed incredibly well so that our next dosh came out within just a couple of minutes of us finishing the previous one. The corn soup is a must try, fantastic way to start the dinner. The grilled peach salad with tomatoes and burrata was simple and delicious so that you could really appreciate the freshness of the ingredients. The chickpea panisse was probably my favorite dosh all around. Really great flavors and execution. The cavatelli was fantastic, as well. Super soft, pillowy pasta with a delicious sauce and the subtle summer truffle flavor just put it over the top. Wish we lived closer so we could eat here more often, but we’ll definitely be back. Congrats to Chef Boya and his wife on an incredible restaurant!
P.S. Absolutely make a reservation because it’s a pretty small place and you will certainly regret not eating here while you’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an incredible restaurant! Kim and Ryan Boya are running one of the best restaurants in the world, not just Lenox. Imagine delicious and creative farm-to-table dishes that wow _and_ satisfy ... the menu is ever-evolving with each season so you'll always feel like you're trying an amazing restaurant for the first time. The owners couldn't be nicer and more welcoming. They go above and beyond not only to deliver amazing food but also provide amazing hospitality. The wine selection is perfectly curated to pair with the food and you'll appreciate the low markup!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food, service and atmosphere (the onion rings were spectacular) but what really impressed us was the extra effort the hosts made to make sure we wouldn’t be too cold eating outside. Exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cello is probably the best restaurant in the Berkshires.
On a recent visit, the staff were incredibly warm, welcoming, and genuine. Kim Boya was warm-hearted, welcoming and genuine, made us feel as though we were long time friends and not first timers at the restaurant. Both other wait staff that evening were equally friendly.
The meal was one we will remember for a very long time (until our next visit, which will come very soon!). The cornbread is a must. You’ve never had cornbread this savory yet light, richly flavorful, especially with the honey maple butter. The onion rings are another must-have and set the standard. Not at all greasy, light, complex flavors, with a batter that crunches and then just melts in your mouth. Next time we plan to order two.
Roasted peach salad came with local burrata and tomatoes The surprise was a garnish of crunchy granola, which just works. It gave a surprising and delightful texture to a dish that otherwise would have had mostly ‘soft’ texture ingredients.
The ribs could be an entrée in themselves. I’m not a big rib person and thought my partner would eat most of them but I ended up literally licking the plate. Again not at all greasy, complex flavors, the meat just fell off the bone.
The halibut was the best we’ve ever had. Crunchy on the outside yet soft, moist, and impossibly rich and flavorful, served simply on a bed of sauteed red onions and pea shoots.
If you’re drinking with your meal consider the Oyster River Morphos Pet Nat Rose from Warren Maine. We’re going to sour the Earth looking for this one! Full bodied yet not too sweet, it’s the perfect bubbly for a summer meal.
It was a leisurely, unrushed two hours, we could have happily spent more time for dessert if we didn't have a show to get to that evening.
Kim and Ryan obviously put their hearts and souls into what they do. Their creativity, passion, and execution is second to none, and would be at the top among restaurants in New York. Yet this little gem of a place is hidden away in beautiful, idyllic Lenox MA. It’s a destination, worth driving to just for an unforgettable meal. It’s not just amazing food, it’s an experience.
We are going to be regulars here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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