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MIDA - Newton, Newton, MA

MIDA - Newton

4.7
4.7
1629 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
MIDA is an inspired neighborhood Italian restaurant by award winning Chef, Douglass Williams. Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. We are all about supremely delicious food and warm hospitality.

Dinner is served Monday - Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Lunch is served Monday - Friday from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM -4:00 PM.

Reservations for indoor dining can be made in advance online. Patio reservations are now available for booking online or over the phone. Walk-ins are always welcome. Parties larger than six should call the restaurant directly to book a table.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:30–22:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:30
  • Phone number
    (617) 546-8010
  • Website
    https://midarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Douglass Williams
  • Catering
    Inquire about catering events on our website event inquiry form. <br />https://www.midarestaurant.com/
  • Private party facilities
    Inquire about private events on our website event inquiry form. https://www.midarestaurant.com/
  • Location
    261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586
  • Area
    Newton
  • Cross Street
    Washington St. and Walnut St
  • Parking details
    Free public parking is located in the lot behind the building. Metered street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    MIDA is steps away from the Newtonville commuter rail stop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mangia Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    We have your Monday night plans covered! Join us Monday nights for our incredible deal. Choose five a la carte portions from our mangia menu including salad and bread for the table. The menu is designed to be shared by parties of two/$80 for two!
    Mangia Mondays photo

Menu

STARTERS & SIDES

  • ARANCINIUS$10.00

    crispy rice fritters, fontina cheese, san marzano tomato | Notable Allergens Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Alcohol (cannot be modified)

    • CAESAR SALADUS$14.00

      crisp romaine hearts, caesar dressing, crostini, grana padano | Notable Allergens: Raw Egg, Gluten, Dairy, Fish, Soy

      • PROSCIUTTO & RICOTTAUS$18.00

        oranges, olives, fennel, shallot, mint, dill, ciabatta toast | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy

        • MAPLEBROOK BURRATAUS$18.00

          arugula pistachio pesto, golden raisins, ciabatta toast | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Nuts, Dairy

          • INSALATA MISTAUS$14.00

            gem lettuce, red wine vinaigrette, grana padano, pangrattato, pistachio | Notable Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Nuts

            • MARINATED OLIVESUS$8.00

              castelvetrano olives, roasted garlic, oregano | Notable Allergens: Allium

              • NORTH SHORE FRITTO MISTOUS$19.00

                calamari, clam strips, cherry peppers, lemon, spicy tomato aioli | Notable Allergens: Shellfish, Seafood, Gluten, Egg

                • SICILLIAN MUSSELSUS$18.00

                  roasted tomato and chickpea pesto, calabrian chili, grilled sourdough bread Notable Allergens: Allium, Nightshade, Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish

                  • MEATBALLSUS$16.00

                    berkshire pork, san marzano tomato, grana padano, parsley | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Egg (cannot be modified)

                    • FOCACCIAUS$8.00

                      garlic butter, parmesan, chives Allergens: Gluten, Dairy (cannot be modified)

                      • ROASTED CARROTSUS$12.00

                        sumac yogurt, cherry-almond condimento Allergens: Dairy, Tree Nuts, Grapefruit

                        • CHARRED CAULIFLOWERUS$14.00

                          almond romesco, mint, dill | Notable Allergens: Nuts

                          • FREGOLA SARDA & BROCCOLIUS$12.00

                            italian cous cous, roasted broccoli, red chimichuri, goat cheese | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)

                            NOODLES & ENTREES

                            • GNOCCHI CACIO E PEPEUS$25.00

                              ricotta gnocchi, grana padano, pecorino, fresh black pepper | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy (cannot be modified or served gluten free)

                              • Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00

                            • BUCATINI ALL'AMATRICIANAUS$26.00

                              san marzano tomato, guanciale, pecorino romano | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Allium, Pork, Alcohol (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)

                              • Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00

                            • BRAISED PORK TAGLIATELLEUS$26.00

                              radicchio, chili flake, grana padano, parsley | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Pork (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)

                              • Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00

                            • PACCHERI BOLOGNESEUS$26.00

                              pork sugo, broccoli rabe, parmesan, breadcrumbs | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy (substitute gluten free pasta upon request, cannot be dairy free)

                              • Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00

                            • MUSHROOM PAPPARDELLEUS$24.00

                              marinated mushrooms, garlic butter, grana padano, pangrattato | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)

                              • Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00

                            • ROCK SHRIMP CARBONARAUS$28.00

                              prosciutto, egg yolk, grana padano, rock shrimp | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Pork, Shellfish (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)

                              • Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00

                            • ROASTED CHICKENUS$29.00

                              mushroom risotto, arugula, guanciale mustard vinaigrette | Notable Allergens: Dairy, Pork

                              • BAY OF FUNDY SALMONUS$28.00

                                smashed cannellini beans, tuscan kale, parsley gremolata | Notable Allergens: Fish

                                • SMOKED SHORT RIB LASAGNAUS$34.00

                                  braised beef short rib, parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella, marinara | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy (cannot be modified)

                                  • EGGPLANT PARMESANUS$24.00

                                    fried eggplant, san marzano tomato, mozzarella, basil | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy (cannot be modified)

                                    • CAMPANELLE AL PESTOUS$24.00

                                      roasted tomato pesto, fresh basil, calabrian chili, pecorino romano | Notable Allergens: Dairy, Gluten (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)

                                      • Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00

                                    • VEGAN CASARECCEUS$26.00

                                      corn-quinoa pasta, mushrooms, garlic, tomato sugo, broccoli rabe, pangrattato | Notable Allergens: Gluten (can be made gluten free without pangrattato)

                                      • CODUS$32.00

                                        farro, green beans, delicata squash, lemon, capers, parsley | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy

                                        • CLASSIC CARBONARAUS$26.00

                                          egg yolk, prosciutto, parmesan, pecorino | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Pork (substitute gluten free pasta upon request)

                                          • Gluten Free PastaUS$0.00

                                        PIZZA

                                        14" pies, Prepared with a slight char

                                        • CHEESE PIZZAUS$16.00

                                          CHEESE PIZZA san marzano tomato, pecorino romano, extra virgin olive oil | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy (cannot be made gluten free)

                                          • PEPPERONI PIZZAUS$19.00

                                            san marzano tomato, pepperoni, pecorino romano, mozzarella Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Pork (cannot be made gluten free)

                                            • PIZZA BIANCAUS$18.00

                                              white sauce, shaved onion and mushrooms, ricotta, basil Allergens: Gluten, Yeast, Allium, Dairy, Nightshade, Mushrooms

                                              • SAUSAGE PIZZAUS$18.00

                                                san marzano tomato, hots, white onions, green pepper, spicy pork sausage, mozzarella | Notable Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Pork (cannot be made gluten free)

                                                • TOMATO PIEUS$15.00

                                                  san marzano tomato, pecorino romano, extra virgin olive oil Allergens: Gluten, Dairy (cannot be made gluten free)

                                                  • PROSCIUTTO PIZZAUS$20.00

                                                    shaved prosciutto di parma, arugula, pecorino romano Allergens: Gluten, Yeast, Nightshade, Dairy, Allium, Pork

                                                    DOLCE

                                                    • CITRUS CAKEUS$11.00

                                                      berry jam, creme fraiche, extra virgin olive oil | Notable Allergens: Dairy, Nuts, Gluten, Egg (cannot be modified

                                                      • RICOTTA DONUTSUS$11.00

                                                        cinnamon sugar, lemon-apricot curd Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Cinnamon, Citrus

                                                        • TIRAMISUUS$11.00

                                                          mascarpone mousse, lady finger, fresh espresso Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Gelatin (cannot be modified)

                                                          MANGIA MONDAY

                                                          Only available on Mondays. Choose five options. Menu includes five alla carte portions, one romaine insalata, and bread. . LOVE, MIDA

                                                          • MANGIA PASTAUS$80.00

                                                            Only available on Mondays. Choose five options. Menu includes five alla carte portions, one romaine insalata, and bread. . LOVE, MIDA

                                                            Last updated: 6 March 2025

                                                            What 1,629 people are saying

                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                            4.7
                                                            4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                            • 4.6Food
                                                            • 4.7Service
                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                            • 4.4Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            MIDA - Newton offers an inviting atmosphere with "wonderful service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "amazing pizza" and "phenomenal gnocchi." The ambiance is lively, making it perfect for celebrations and gatherings. While some find the noise level high and portions small, the "attentive staff" and quality dining experience keep diners returning.

                                                            1,629 Reviews

                                                            1. Deborah VIP

                                                              New York City19 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              I enjoyed everything. The service was excellent!!

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                                                            2. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                                              Greater Boston5 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Delicious! The mussels were amazing as well as the cacio pepe gnocchi. Will be back again!

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                                                            3. Frank VIP

                                                              Greater Boston44 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Always a great meal and service at MIDA . It’s one of our favorite places to go, it never disappoints. Highly recommend for a great evening now. 

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                                                            4. Karen VIP

                                                              Greater Boston56 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Outstanding service and delicious food. Great vibe. Love it here and bring all my friends!

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                                                            5. JSB22

                                                              Greater Boston19 reviews

                                                              2.0

                                                              Dined on 2 March 2025

                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 2
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Not a good night for them. We’ve had many a great night there, but the ovens were filling the room with smoke and everyone was complaining that their eyes were hurting. Management was not going to table apologizing or any customer service in motion. Very disappointing.

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                                                            6. AMcd VIP

                                                              Greater Boston3 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 27 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              I liked it. Tried to ordr and appetizer and drinks and server was irritated we were not ordering everything all at once

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                                                            7. Sara VIP

                                                              Greater Boston40 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 27 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Restaurant week menu. The squash risotto was amazing as was the Caesar salad. I cream was fabulous too. Waitstaff helpful and accounting since one of my friends had a tight schedule.

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                                                            8. Natalie

                                                              Greater Boston84 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              Dined on 25 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Food was somewhat bland and expensive for what was offered.

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                                                            9. Carla

                                                              Greater Boston1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 23 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              It was the first time my family and I ate at MIDA Newton. It was an amazing experience. Every staff member was friendly (our waiter was TOP-NOTCH), the food was absolutely delicious (I was embarrassed that I completely and shamelessly cleaned my plate!!!) and the ambiance is so beautiful and festive. Totally a good value. I may even do events for my business there - it would be a very fitting place for a fashion show, photoshoot, etc. AND the Newton location is local to my business, which is a huge plus. GREAT experience and we can't wait to be back! My hint to you? Two words: MUSHROOM PAPPARDELLE. You're welcome! CARLA SHAW

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                                                            10. Maureen VIP

                                                              Greater Boston30 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              Dined on 23 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 2
                                                              Arancini were exceptional. Pasta Bolognese also. They didn't have the wine we ordered but the server made a lovely substitute and comped us on the wine. The noise level, however, was intolerable. And our table for two was so long we had to lean in and shout to have a conversation. It was so loud that we left before dessert and went to Rancatore's for ice cream and quiet conversation.

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                                                            FAQs

                                                            MIDA - Newton offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 546-8010.

                                                            MIDA - Newton is rated 4.7 stars by 1629 OpenTable diners.

                                                            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                            Make a booking

                                                            2 people
                                                            19:00
                                                            Booked 54 times today
                                                            Experiences are available.

                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                            Google Map for MIDA - Newton

                                                            261 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460-1586

                                                            Dining areas

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Cross Street
                                                              Washington St. and Walnut St
                                                            • Area
                                                              Newton
                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                              Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:30–22:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:30
                                                            • Price
                                                              $30 and under
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              Italian, Wine Bar
                                                            • Dining style
                                                              Casual Dining
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Casual Dress
                                                            • Parking details
                                                              Free public parking is located in the lot behind the building. Metered street parking is also available.
                                                            • Public transit
                                                              MIDA is steps away from the Newtonville commuter rail stop.
                                                            • Payment Options
                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                            • Executive Chef
                                                              Douglass Williams
                                                            • Additional
                                                              Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                            • Website
                                                              https://midarestaurant.com/
                                                            • Phone number
                                                              (617) 546-8010
                                                            • Catering
                                                              Inquire about catering events on our website event inquiry form. <br />https://www.midarestaurant.com/
                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                              Inquire about private events on our website event inquiry form. https://www.midarestaurant.com/
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