Top notch restaurant with first rate cuisine/cocktails and a nice, casual atmosphere. The food and drinks are comparable to what you would find in West Hartford or Newbury St. in Boston. Even the chicken breast, which I have seen far more expensive restaurants struggle with, was cooked to perfection. Honestly, if they were in NYC, they would probably be Michelin rated, they're that good. If Northampton can get a few more restaurants of this quality, it might just become a dining destination.
We arrived at 5:50pm. We did not have a reservation but were lucky to get the high top table option, which was only reserved for 7:30pm. Our party of 4 had a fantastic time. We ordered several smaller plates to share: whipped ricotta, meatballs, Caesar salad, roasted beets. All top notch and each delivered by a different friendly and professional staff member. We also shared the Rigatoni and Duck Breast. SO DELICIOUS.This was the first time going but will not be our last. Definitely 100% recommend this place. Hardworking people who are producing quality food with a friendly atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Bolognese, Duck Breast
Joseph Thibault
Had a terrific experience dining at homestead. This is a great example of a restaurant doing the right things. The service was above and beyond. The food was phenomenal. I highly recommend the homemade bread. Not only was the food and service top notch, but the restaurant has a great atmosphere and modern day easthetic that is timless. It's a great spot for any occasion to eat food and have some drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cordelia R.
Loved coming here. The restaurant is airy and open, plenty of space. The service was amazing, everyone there was so nice and exceeded expectations in every way. Steven was phenomenal, loved having him as our server and really appreciated his recommendations. The food was awesome and the drinks were excellent. We had the chicken which was cooked to perfection and the pasta dish I had with calamari was delicious. We had an octopus starter that was also delicious and cooked perfectly. Overall would highly recommend to anyone looking for inspired seasonal dishes. Great place all around
Kiki K.
Quite a large varying degree of reviews. The bad reviews are so petty.... Homestead. Is cozy, warm, relaxed, excellently staffed and the food is delicious. I like the mismatched chairs and the rest of the decor. This is a place to have some well crafted cocktails made by charming bartenders, share some delicious plates of food ( meatballs, caesar salad, buckwheat pasta and mushrooms and the special butternut squash pasta, tiramisu)and chill. I will be coming back.
Elizabeth J.
Super yummy restaurant in downtown Northampton! My friends and I went to celebrate a birthday and it didn't disappoint. We shared the whipped ricotta & house-made focaccia, sweet potato pave, mafalde (pasta dish), and the special- a butternut squash and mascarpone filled pasta with roasted autumn squash. Everything was absolutely delicious- the ricotta (which had a drizzle of hot honey) was such a hit. Our group wasn't impressed with the dessert options, but everything else was amazing.
Duygu Yeniay Silva
I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant on a Sunday evening, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The ambiance was perfect for a peaceful evening alone, with a clean and inviting atmosphere. The open kitchen concept added a unique touch, allowing me to see my food being prepared, which I loved. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making me feel special throughout the meal. And I must mention the Black Rose cocktail - it was absolutely phenomenal, a delightful complement to the delicious meal. I can't recommend this place enough for a memorable solo or couple dining experience on a Sunday evening. The decor of the place was also something I truly appreciated, adding to the overall charm of the experience!"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Schoenfeld
Went to Homestead tonight for what’s probably the 5th time in 2-3 years, found it even better than I remembered. Great cocktails and really interesting and delicious small and larger plates. Had a lovely time at the bar watching thoughtful bartenders craft beautiful drinks that were as good as they were interesting (turns out you can light rosemary on fire in a restaurant if you have the right type of smoke alarm). Anyway, going to be a more frequent destination for date night. Probably the best restaurant in the Noho area right now. Thank you Homestead!
To start, we shared a creamy and delicious burrata dish, flavorful and textured but airy focaccia, and a very tasty kale salad - I could eat salad for every meal if it was always so good. We also shared their delicious version of cacio e pepe with additions of corn and lemon on homemade mafalde,, and the trout. Everything was delicious and the service, cocktails, and wine were also wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Kale
Frankie G.
The food here is incredible. If you're in doubt about what do get- the mafalde is always awesome. Whipped ricotta app is also very good always. Service is A- but that's not a bad thing- it's a large space and I think servers are just busy. A- is still and A. I've never seen one of their servers just standing around! Everyone at this place works hard to give the customer a good experience. Best Italian/pasta place in the valley as far as I've tasted. Ambiance, food, service, etc are all very good. I can't imagine going to, say, spoleto, after having anything at Homestead. TL;DR: amazing pasta, good atmosphere, fantastic food.
Steve R.
We got here fairly early on a Sunday evening and asked for a table for two. We didn't have a reservation, and we were told we could sit at the bar or in the window. We chose the bar and figured we would have a cocktail and see where it would go. The cocktails were great, and Tony our bartender, was knowledgeable and friendly, making the experience very enjoyable. I was a pain asking him questions about their cocktails, and he enthusiastically provided details. Then, based on the cocktails, we decided to try the house made focaccia, which also was a winner. We then shared their Roasted Squash small plate and the Rigatoni Bolognese (quite large plate) with a lovely glass of Sangiovese. All in all, our expectations were exceeded and we will definitely be back.
Krysten M.
We moved out of the area a couple years ago but always make a point to eat at Homestead. anytime we are in town. The food is always outstanding and the service never disappoints. The cocktail program is outstanding we love the espresso martini and vodka gimlets. You must try the Mafalde which is an elevated mac and cheese! Our waiter Steven made a great recommendation to add pancetta! Also don't forget to try the tiramisu! One of the best I've had!
Krysten W
We moved out of the area a couple years ago but always make a point to eat at Homestead. anytime we are in town. The food is always outstanding and the service never disappoints. The cocktail program is outstanding we love the espresso martini and vodka gimlets. You must try the Mafalde which is an elevated mac and cheese! Our waiter Steven made a great recommendation to add pancetta! Also don’t forget to try the tiramisu! One of the best I’ve had!
Great Italian restaurant with stylish rustic decor, friendly service and delicious food in the center of Northampton. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Bolognese, Half Chicken
Top notch restaurant with first rate cuisine/cocktails and a nice, casual atmosphere. The food and drinks are comparable to what you would find in West Hartford or Newbury St. in Boston. Even the chicken breast, which I have seen far more expensive restaurants struggle with, was cooked to perfection. Honestly, if they were in NYC, they would probably be Michelin rated, they're that good. If Northampton can get a few more restaurants of this quality, it might just become a dining destination.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast, Deconstructed Cannoli, Half Chicken, Cookie Plate and Tiramisu, Chocolate Mousse, Elote Margarita
Date night go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We arrived at 5:50pm. We did not have a reservation but were lucky to get the high top table option, which was only reserved for 7:30pm. Our party of 4 had a fantastic time. We ordered several smaller plates to share: whipped ricotta, meatballs, Caesar salad, roasted beets. All top notch and each delivered by a different friendly and professional staff member. We also shared the Rigatoni and Duck Breast. SO DELICIOUS.This was the first time going but will not be our last. Definitely 100% recommend this place. Hardworking people who are producing quality food with a friendly atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Bolognese, Duck Breast
Had a terrific experience dining at homestead. This is a great example of a restaurant doing the right things. The service was above and beyond. The food was phenomenal. I highly recommend the homemade bread. Not only was the food and service top notch, but the restaurant has a great atmosphere and modern day easthetic that is timless. It's a great spot for any occasion to eat food and have some drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved coming here. The restaurant is airy and open, plenty of space. The service was amazing, everyone there was so nice and exceeded expectations in every way. Steven was phenomenal, loved having him as our server and really appreciated his recommendations. The food was awesome and the drinks were excellent. We had the chicken which was cooked to perfection and the pasta dish I had with calamari was delicious. We had an octopus starter that was also delicious and cooked perfectly. Overall would highly recommend to anyone looking for inspired seasonal dishes. Great place all around
Quite a large varying degree of reviews. The bad reviews are so petty.... Homestead. Is cozy, warm, relaxed, excellently staffed and the food is delicious. I like the mismatched chairs and the rest of the decor. This is a place to have some well crafted cocktails made by charming bartenders, share some delicious plates of food ( meatballs, caesar salad, buckwheat pasta and mushrooms and the special butternut squash pasta, tiramisu)and chill. I will be coming back.
Super yummy restaurant in downtown Northampton! My friends and I went to celebrate a birthday and it didn't disappoint. We shared the whipped ricotta & house-made focaccia, sweet potato pave, mafalde (pasta dish), and the special- a butternut squash and mascarpone filled pasta with roasted autumn squash. Everything was absolutely delicious- the ricotta (which had a drizzle of hot honey) was such a hit. Our group wasn't impressed with the dessert options, but everything else was amazing.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant on a Sunday evening, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The ambiance was perfect for a peaceful evening alone, with a clean and inviting atmosphere. The open kitchen concept added a unique touch, allowing me to see my food being prepared, which I loved. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making me feel special throughout the meal. And I must mention the Black Rose cocktail - it was absolutely phenomenal, a delightful complement to the delicious meal. I can't recommend this place enough for a memorable solo or couple dining experience on a Sunday evening. The decor of the place was also something I truly appreciated, adding to the overall charm of the experience!"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to Homestead tonight for what’s probably the 5th time in 2-3 years, found it even better than I remembered. Great cocktails and really interesting and delicious small and larger plates. Had a lovely time at the bar watching thoughtful bartenders craft beautiful drinks that were as good as they were interesting (turns out you can light rosemary on fire in a restaurant if you have the right type of smoke alarm). Anyway, going to be a more frequent destination for date night. Probably the best restaurant in the Noho area right now. Thank you Homestead!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
To start, we shared a creamy and delicious burrata dish, flavorful and textured but airy focaccia, and a very tasty kale salad - I could eat salad for every meal if it was always so good. We also shared their delicious version of cacio e pepe with additions of corn and lemon on homemade mafalde,, and the trout. Everything was delicious and the service, cocktails, and wine were also wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Kale
The food here is incredible. If you're in doubt about what do get- the mafalde is always awesome. Whipped ricotta app is also very good always. Service is A- but that's not a bad thing- it's a large space and I think servers are just busy. A- is still and A. I've never seen one of their servers just standing around! Everyone at this place works hard to give the customer a good experience. Best Italian/pasta place in the valley as far as I've tasted. Ambiance, food, service, etc are all very good. I can't imagine going to, say, spoleto, after having anything at Homestead. TL;DR: amazing pasta, good atmosphere, fantastic food.
We got here fairly early on a Sunday evening and asked for a table for two. We didn't have a reservation, and we were told we could sit at the bar or in the window. We chose the bar and figured we would have a cocktail and see where it would go. The cocktails were great, and Tony our bartender, was knowledgeable and friendly, making the experience very enjoyable. I was a pain asking him questions about their cocktails, and he enthusiastically provided details. Then, based on the cocktails, we decided to try the house made focaccia, which also was a winner. We then shared their Roasted Squash small plate and the Rigatoni Bolognese (quite large plate) with a lovely glass of Sangiovese. All in all, our expectations were exceeded and we will definitely be back.
We moved out of the area a couple years ago but always make a point to eat at Homestead. anytime we are in town. The food is always outstanding and the service never disappoints. The cocktail program is outstanding we love the espresso martini and vodka gimlets. You must try the Mafalde which is an elevated mac and cheese! Our waiter Steven made a great recommendation to add pancetta! Also don't forget to try the tiramisu! One of the best I've had!
We moved out of the area a couple years ago but always make a point to eat at Homestead. anytime we are in town. The food is always outstanding and the service never disappoints. The cocktail program is outstanding we love the espresso martini and vodka gimlets. You must try the Mafalde which is an elevated mac and cheese! Our waiter Steven made a great recommendation to add pancetta! Also don’t forget to try the tiramisu! One of the best I’ve had!