MIDA

261 Walnut St, Newton
(617) 546-8010

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carol

Server was helpful in picking out drinks & dinner. Food and drinks were excellent. Most importantly food was fresh and hot. Looking forward to going back

carolyn

My friend and I share a birthday and have not celebrated together in many years. MIDA was the perfect place for us to reconnect. We indulged in a glass of wine to start, loved the bread and thoroughly enjoyed our lunches. The waiter brought us a delicious dessert with two candles too. Thank you! We will be back soon

Mary

Two of us had the eggplant parmesan which was excellent. It was the perfect portion size and there was no bitterness in the eggplant. Another diner had the Cod which was also cooked perfectly. We had a Caesar salad as an appetizer and it was very good and wasn't drowned in dressing. The croutons were fresh and crispy. We ordered Gelato for dessert and unfortunately, there were chunks of ice in it. That was the only disappointment with the meal. The service was excellent and so attentive. Highly recommend visiting this restaurant.

Jungmee

There was a fire alarm due to burnt pizza right at the time that we had our drinks and it was my birthday night and expected a bit better situation. No compensation, no free drinks etc 😂

Paul

First time In tried MIDA. Everything was excellent. The Bolognese was the best I have ever had. The service was friendly, helpful and a pleasure throughout! Great vibe at the restaurant!

Saurabh

**Review: Great Food & Ambiance, But Service Needs Serious Improvement** I recently visited this restaurant and had mixed feelings about the experience. On the positive side, the food was genuinely excellent—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The ambiance was equally impressive, with a warm, inviting atmosphere that made the space feel special and well thought out. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food or the setting. Our water glasses were small and not refilled even once throughout the meal. We found ourselves repeatedly having to flag down different staff members just to get basic items like plates, cutlery, olive oil, and water. Our waitress did not check on our table at any point, which made the experience feel disjointed and a bit neglected. With better attention to service and a more proactive staff, this place could easily become a go-to favorite. For now, it's a spot with great potential—but the service needs to catch up to the kitchen.

Kamie Ngam-Connor

Nice place, love the bread. The pasta in my bolognese were very tough (reheat?) and the sauce is salty (I almost never use salt at home so I know I'm more aware). My friends love the breakfast though. Lovely servers.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Jenny

Wonderful service. Excellent food. Appetizers were fantastic as was the wine selection by the server.

Mark

If high volume of noise isn't a problem for you, Food, service, and value were good+ Enjoy.

Sebastian Kalen

Had dinner here on a Saturday night in Nov 2025 with friends. There is a parking lot in the back of the bldg. We ordered the Mussels appetizers and a green salad plus the salmon and the cod dishes, which were quite good. The waiter was always in a rush and a little on the rude side. The place is extremely loud and it is hard to hold a conversation with the people at the table. We will probably go back. Count on spending about $50 per person without alcoholic drinks.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

steve

Food was a bit disappointing. Salad excellent but pizza soggy and not very flavorful (we got the white pizza), and mushroom papardelle was just ok

Erica

The food was good—though a bit overpriced, and my daughter's pesto was on the bland side. Overall, we enjoyed what we ordered. However, we felt very rushed by the staff. Our meals came out almost immediately after we ordered, which really took away from our plan to enjoy a relaxed dinner with the kids.

Gisele

I don't write many restaurant reviews, but I felt I needed to write one for MIDA. This was our first experience at MIDA. I've always heard good things about it, and now I can see why. The restaurant has a beautiful ambiance, very light and airy - we immediately felt comfortable. Our waitress was courteous, kind, and attentive. The food was fresh and delicious. The bread at the table was delicious and I couldn't stop eating it. The drinks were tasty. I had the Bloody Mary and it and strong enough, not weak. We had the tiramisu for dessert, and it was by far the best tiramisu we have ever had. I can't wait to come back.

Claire

I took my girlfriend here for dinner for her birthday and our server made SURE she felt very special! We were both very pleasantly surprised how above and beyond the servers and staff went to make sure our dining experience was enjoyable. The food was outstanding and came out very fast. I would 10/10 recommend this restaurant! Can't wait to go back!!

Lenny Donnarumma

The food is so good here. Casual, delicious, and fun atmosphere. When it's busy it's a little loud, but that's to be expected. Pizza, salads, and drinks are great. It was 4 of us former co workers - lifelong friends get together. It was my first time here and I need to come back to check out more of the offerings.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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