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4.7
Exceptional(537)
$$$$
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 50 times today
I’m an old acquaintance of Ken’s, and have been waiting to make it up to Boston for a very long time. His restaurants didn’t disappoint! Wasn’t able to make our res at Little Donkey, but we’ll make it when we’re back in Jan. Vervein café with chef Monica and Faccia a Faccia are pristine well oiled machines putting out art on every plate. From the tuna tartar and carpaccio to the bolognese, hanger and tiramisu, this place competes on a whole other level! We sat at the bar, had excellent cocktails and service by Gerardo, a true professional. We have been in the service industry for over 30 years, and we’re still talking about this dinner a week later! Bravo Ken and team! We can’t wait to come back and get to Toro and the other spots.
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4.4
Awesome(558)
$$$$
• Italian • Somerville
Booked 51 times today
Great restaurant for a large group of food is delicious and large portions.
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4.8
Exceptional(2698)
$$$$
• American • Cambridge
Booked 42 times today
It was an amazing experience! The food was fantastic and the service was excellent!
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4.3
Awesome(5201)
$$$$
• American • Cambridge
Booked 110 times today
This is more of a small-plates restaurant, so it is not clear exactly what to order, but we enjoyed the char grilled broccoli and the salmon - small but delicious! Our server was very good too. Also good wines by the glass.
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4.8
Exceptional(336)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Nashua
Booked 15 times today
Great food and service, always excellent. It is bit pricey, but great spot.
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4.7
Exceptional(2444)
$$$$
• Tapas / Small Plates • Cambridge
Booked 55 times today
Loved it! Great food, best option for a fun night with real good food in Cambridge
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4.5
Awesome(1934)
$$$$
• Italian • Newton
Booked 47 times today
Wonderful dinner on a quiet Sunday. Insalata Mista and Prosciutto were elegantly unique. Homemade pastas were marvelous. Unexpected homemade Lemoncello, complementary for our anniversary, was amazing with our server, Victor's attentive service. Fine wine list with reasonable prices.
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4.7
Exceptional(481)
$$$$
• Thai • Brookline
Booked 51 times today
This was our third time at the restuarant and first since the Michelin rating. The food is consistently amazing - delicious and prepared with care. The service is welcoming and accommodating. As we were a party of 4, our server offered to increase the items in the Jor Puu appetizer to four rolls. Dish is excellent. The staff picked up that it was my husband's birthday and provided additional cheer to our evening. The only downside is the noise level made it difficult to converse in a normal voice at times.
A photo of MIDA - Fenway restaurant
4.5
Awesome(368)
$$$$
• Italian • Fenway–Kenmore
Booked 45 times today
Great food, service and atmosperhe. My daughter is a burrata conneisseur and she, along with the rest of the table, agreed that it was the best we had ever had.
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4.8
Exceptional(118)
$$$$
• American • Sudbury
Booked 7 times today
Our new server was friendly and available . The level of service and the preparation of the food seemed to be elevated from previous visits.

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  • Brian
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    It was an amazing experience! The food was fantastic and the service was excellent!
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    Pammy's$$$$• American• Cambridge
    •
    4.8
  • LisaGold
    Greater Boston •392 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This is more of a small-plates restaurant, so it is not clear exactly what to order, but we enjoyed the char grilled broccoli and the salmon - small but delicious! Our server was very good too. Also good wines by the glass.
    More info
    Alden and Harlow$$$$• American• Cambridge
    •
    4.3
  • PattiGold
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great restaurant for a large group of food is delicious and large portions.
    More info
    Josephine$$$$• Italian• Somerville
    •
    4.4
  • JB
    Tampa / Central Florida West •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I’m an old acquaintance of Ken’s, and have been waiting to make it up to Boston for a very long time. His restaurants didn’t disappoint! Wasn’t able to make our res at Little Donkey, but we’ll make it when we’re back in Jan. Vervein café with chef Monica and Faccia a Faccia are pristine well oiled machines putting out art on every plate. From the tuna tartar and carpaccio to the bolognese, hanger and tiramisu, this place competes on a whole other level! We sat at the bar, had excellent cocktails and service by Gerardo, a true professional. We have been in the service industry for over 30 years, and we’re still talking about this dinner a week later! Bravo Ken and team! We can’t wait to come back and get to Toro and the other spots.
    More info
    Faccia a Faccia$$$$• Italian• Back Bay
    •
    4.7
  • RayGold
    Greater Boston •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 24, 2026
    Great food and service, always excellent. It is bit pricey, but great spot.
    More info
    Prime at Sky Meadow$$$$• Steakhouse• Nashua
    •
    4.8
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