We dined here for our anniversary. This restaurant has the ability to cater to those celebrating special occasions, as well as the locals enjoying a casual mid-week dinner. We very much enjoyed the ambiance. We started with a couple glasses of wine and a 1/2 dozen Duxbury oysters. We asked the waiter if they were Island Creek, and he said “no, they are Duxbury oysters.” We didn’t push him on his local oyster knowledge ;) But they were especially delicious with the watermelon mignonette. For main courses we chose the scallops and bolognese. Both were absolutely delicious, and we didn’t leave a spec on our plates. While we really did not have room for dessert, we did round out the meal with the crème brûlée. My husband didn’t love the cream and oranges on top, but i thought it was wonderful addition to the traditional dessert. What a treat to have such a special restaurant in Westwood.
Daniel Kazachkov
This place has always had delicious, high quality home style Italian food. The gnocchi with braised beef is fantastic. The lamb is also great when they have it. I am not a fan of the salmon.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramo
Marguerite Sullivan
Wonderful experience at Chiara. Good food, service, and atmosphere.
Nick Tessitore
Wow! What a great place. My sirloin was absolutely delicious. The service was great. Can't wait to go back.
Luis Arcaya
FANTASTIC ATTENTIONPERFECT PLATESDELICIOUS FOODENORMOUS VARIETY OF WINES.EASY PARKING.NOT NOISY!!!!!And Bill”UNIQUE”
Richard Dougherty
We had a fabulous meal, perfectly prepared and served. Everyone in the birthday celebration was very pleased. Thank you Chiara.
Dave S
Chiara's food is good, as is the ambience. I went last night and had the duck breast which was cooked perfectly, but the kitchen seemed to have a problem with timing. When the food came out, my companion's salmon was very well cooked and hot. My duck was barely warm. Obviously, they had to hold my dish until the salmon was done. Another issue was that three different people tried to clear our table while I was still eating. Finally, my companion's plate was cleared, again while I was still eating. I know most people wouldn't care, but as an industry professional, this kind of rush to turn the table bothers me, especially at these prices and when there were other open tables. I guess their management wants tables turned as quickly as possible.
David Axberg
Very limited menu. Expected it to be better than. I'd go back for the deserts tomorrow though.
AV8R Mike
Really great experience with everything from the service, to the food, to the drinks. Their commitment to quality was evident when a second order of calamari arrived at our table while we were halfway through the first order. Apparently the chef wasn’t happy with how the first one came out so he sent another to the table. We were 100% satisfied with the first one but happily accepted the second one and appreciated their attention to detail. We’ll be back!
Lynne H.
Food is great! Not a huge selection but that's fine. What they offer on the menu is fresh and cooked to perfection. Service is excellent. It can get a little loud in there if seated on the bar side. There is not a lot of seating, we always make a reservation.
Food was good. The appetizer and dinner were excellent but the dessert (the shortcake dessert) was very dry. They make a drink named the whiskey orchard that I loved.
Calvin Goetz
Lovely casual high-end spot, excellent drinks, excellent food. Love being able to watch the kitchen while you wait
Jeffrey S.
Amazingly great food. Friendly service. Pricey but worth it. Most people are dressed up. We went there on a whim while shopping at Legacy so I was in a T.shirt. I would wear a collared shirt the next time. Nice outdoor dining area but faces parking lot and main road.
Kelsea C.
Love the ambiance of this restaurant! The food was also amazing. I had the grilled lamb lollipops, the semolina crusted calamari, and the chocolate cake for dessert. My partner also had the swordfish which I tried. Every dish was delicious !! I also ordered the Hendricks Experience cocktail which I greatly enjoyed. The rest of my party ordered a variety of dishes that they all said were superb as well. Service was also top notch. Overall highly recommend and can't wait to be back to try other dishes!
Howard Heppelmann
Always a great meal! Best oysters on the planet! Great staff, great atmosphere!
We dined here for our anniversary. This restaurant has the ability to cater to those celebrating special occasions, as well as the locals enjoying a casual mid-week dinner. We very much enjoyed the ambiance. We started with a couple glasses of wine and a 1/2 dozen Duxbury oysters. We asked the waiter if they were Island Creek, and he said “no, they are Duxbury oysters.” We didn’t push him on his local oyster knowledge ;) But they were especially delicious with the watermelon mignonette. For main courses we chose the scallops and bolognese. Both were absolutely delicious, and we didn’t leave a spec on our plates. While we really did not have room for dessert, we did round out the meal with the crème brûlée. My husband didn’t love the cream and oranges on top, but i thought it was wonderful addition to the traditional dessert. What a treat to have such a special restaurant in Westwood.
This place has always had delicious, high quality home style Italian food. The gnocchi with braised beef is fantastic. The lamb is also great when they have it. I am not a fan of the salmon.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramo
Wonderful experience at Chiara. Good food, service, and atmosphere.
Wow! What a great place. My sirloin was absolutely delicious. The service was great. Can't wait to go back.
FANTASTIC ATTENTIONPERFECT PLATESDELICIOUS FOODENORMOUS VARIETY OF WINES.EASY PARKING.NOT NOISY!!!!!And Bill”UNIQUE”
We had a fabulous meal, perfectly prepared and served. Everyone in the birthday celebration was very pleased. Thank you Chiara.
Chiara's food is good, as is the ambience. I went last night and had the duck breast which was cooked perfectly, but the kitchen seemed to have a problem with timing. When the food came out, my companion's salmon was very well cooked and hot. My duck was barely warm. Obviously, they had to hold my dish until the salmon was done. Another issue was that three different people tried to clear our table while I was still eating. Finally, my companion's plate was cleared, again while I was still eating. I know most people wouldn't care, but as an industry professional, this kind of rush to turn the table bothers me, especially at these prices and when there were other open tables. I guess their management wants tables turned as quickly as possible.
Very limited menu. Expected it to be better than. I'd go back for the deserts tomorrow though.
Really great experience with everything from the service, to the food, to the drinks. Their commitment to quality was evident when a second order of calamari arrived at our table while we were halfway through the first order. Apparently the chef wasn’t happy with how the first one came out so he sent another to the table. We were 100% satisfied with the first one but happily accepted the second one and appreciated their attention to detail. We’ll be back!
Food is great! Not a huge selection but that's fine. What they offer on the menu is fresh and cooked to perfection. Service is excellent. It can get a little loud in there if seated on the bar side. There is not a lot of seating, we always make a reservation.
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Food was good. The appetizer and dinner were excellent but the dessert (the shortcake dessert) was very dry. They make a drink named the whiskey orchard that I loved.
Lovely casual high-end spot, excellent drinks, excellent food. Love being able to watch the kitchen while you wait
Amazingly great food. Friendly service. Pricey but worth it. Most people are dressed up. We went there on a whim while shopping at Legacy so I was in a T.shirt. I would wear a collared shirt the next time. Nice outdoor dining area but faces parking lot and main road.
Love the ambiance of this restaurant! The food was also amazing. I had the grilled lamb lollipops, the semolina crusted calamari, and the chocolate cake for dessert. My partner also had the swordfish which I tried. Every dish was delicious !! I also ordered the Hendricks Experience cocktail which I greatly enjoyed. The rest of my party ordered a variety of dishes that they all said were superb as well. Service was also top notch. Overall highly recommend and can't wait to be back to try other dishes!
Always a great meal! Best oysters on the planet! Great staff, great atmosphere!