Everything was spectacular. Service went above and beyond. Issues with the timing of meals was quickly resolved. Once items were delivered fresh I had no complaints. Absolutely must...MUST get crispy polenta. Pasta was fresh and had a great snap. Citrus cake was my favorite, the olive oil drizzle gave this tangy, sweet dish a savory finish Please go!

Mangia Monday is fantastic! All their pasta tasted so fresh I would think there's a grandma in the back making them. Their olive oil is so tasty my gf and I took back home the oil used for the bread. The drinks were so well made and were amazing. Finally their desserts are extremely tasty. I mean you HAVE to try the pistachio gelato. Legitimately the best I've ever had... and I'm semi seasoned at cuisine tasting. Their staff are super friendly and well mannered about everything. The atmosphere is classy but reachable, and their overall experience is delightful. A MUST try for anyone interested! My new favorite pasta spot in town. 10/10 would recommend!

Went there for my birthday with my friends. Everything was very well seasoned and the atmosphere was great. The service was excellent and our waitress was very personable and knew what wines paired well with the food. I would recommend this place to everyone. The citrus olive oil cake is a must for dessert!!

Food was very good. We shared rice and fontina as an appetizer - which was very good. I had the eggplant, which is one of my favorites. The dish has a high cheese to eggplant ratio and is surprisingly light. We also shared a tiramisu which was yummy. They do turn the tables over quickly. Nothing was rushed, but the food came out very quickly. Our waiter was extremely attentive - great job! We will be back.

Everything about this place is incredible - the atmosphere, the service, cocktails, food, dessert - it’s truly a joy to eat here. Some highlights include the arancini, antipasti plate, carbonara, roast chicken and short rib lasagna. We also had the tiramisu which was such a treat and great way to round out the meal. If you’re looking for an upscale yet relaxing dining experience in Boston - COME HERE! Everything we had was to die for (special shout-out to the chicken & risotto - some of the best I’ve ever had). My new favorite restaurant in Boston.

Arancini, Short Rib Lasagna and Shakshuka were all highlights! Definitely recommend all these dishes. Everything was super flavorful and comforting. Atmosphere is super clean and nice, and service was attentive. Will definitely come again to try more!

Homemade everything! The Arancini were fabulous. The focaccia is out of this world. And the chicken and risotto dish was so succulent and to juicy. You can tell the restaurant really knows how to cook chicken and risotto for that matter. I highly recommend this restaurant but encourage reservations.

Food was overrated for a 4.5 rating. Short rib Lasagna was a stomach bomb - way too heavy - and made me and my girlfriend feel terrible the rest of the evening. Also the food came out on cold sharing plates and cold tomato sauce even after sending it back the first time. We did have a nice waiter though, who made a better restaurant recommendation down the street. I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here again given the food taste and value.

We ordered out here and I have to say we were not very impressed. They offer an 5 entree special on Monday’s (I think to replace the usual all you can eat pasta Monday’s) but it’s not really 5 entree sizes of food. It could probably feed 3 but some people went to get NY pizza a block away because they were still so hungry.

amazing ! everyone was very welcoming and bright. the pasta and focaccia were Unreal and our drinks were top notch (margarita and amalfi coast) loved the atmosphere and friendly service - will love to come back for a fun night

North shore fritto was excellent! The bucatini was great but pasta was slightly al dente and uneven. Carbonara was good but unconventional (light instead of creamy, hints of lemon). Overall solid meal, good service, good vibes, and we left satisfied!

Dang! I was so excited about this place. We travel every 13 weeks to a new city, and we rate restaurants in “would we go back, or won’t we?” Sadly (as I’m a pasta lover) we won’t be back. We sat at the bar, ordered a bottle of wine, and the 5 pasta dishes for $80 special. The service of the bartender was great, but sadly the food was delivered at a beyond snail pace. Others, who sat after us, were getting served before us and when we did finally get our dishes, some were cold and over salted. The eggplant dish was perfect! I’d recommend that for sure. I don’t want to blast the place but I hope your experience is better than mine was! Dang, I wanted it to be good all around as s I read some great articles on the chef. We are big foodies, travel the world and are always excited to find places to share with others. I’ll share this place with hesitation and high hopes for the next customer’s experience.

Delicious. Arancini was the best I’ve had. Short rib lasagna was beautiful. Duck wings were delicious. Gnocchi was a bit lemony but I am not a lemon fan so that was my error in ordering. Service was amazing. Would definitely return.

We called and asked for a very last minute reservation for 6 people at 5:15pm and they were able to accommodate us on the patio! Service was excellent, and the food was even better!! Every dish ordered was delicious and beautifully made! I would definitely come back.

This is one of the best restaurants I’ve ever eaten at, waitress exceeded our expectations, our food was well prepared for our vegetarian specs, we asked for non alcoholic cocktail and asked them to surprise us, the bartender did his best, and at the end we were very satisfied happy customers. We tried the tiramisu, it was what we needed to end the night with. I will visit this place again, and again.

Five stars earned! Best calamari (misto) i've had in my life second only to giodanis in Chicago. The lemons and peppers make it. The ricotta gnocchi was also the best I've ever had in my life. So Soft and squishy with amazing flavor! The bread they brought out seemed to be whole wheat sourdough, warm and recently toasted. Impeccable taste. The short rib lasagna was innovative, hardy and delicious. The atmosphere were clean, sheek, and beautiful. Service was wonderful and friendly. A day later we are still thinking about how delicious and wonderful the experience was. We will be returning for occasions since the price is a but higher than we normally use.

The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was friendly and helpful! I will be back! We felt they were taking all the appropriate sanitary precautions during the pandemic.

The food was prepared nicely. The service was top notch. Great location. I ordered the arancini, spaccatelli, and focaccia.

Unbelievable service, impeccable food. Smoked Short Rib Lasagna was one of the top Italian meals I've ever experienced. I can't wait to come back to Boston and do it all over again.

Cozy vibes, attentive service, and great cocktails. Pasta was to die for - so delicious! Highly recommend the gnocchi or carbonara. Overall great Italian spot in the South End.

Wonderful decor, friendly staff, and most importantly delicious food. I had the the shortrib lasagna and it was sublime. I will definitely be back!

Excellent house-made pasta dishes

Great service, nice place and good food!!! Couldn't give 5 stars because the risotto even though has great flavor, for me was a little overcooked!! Scallops were amazing!!!

Very cozy romantic spot with awesome food and cocktails

Great food.

Ordered dinner for takeout and enjoyed an amazing meal at home. Roasted chicken and cacio e pepe gnocchi were phenomenal. And you must try the focaccia! MIDA sets a high bar for restaurants in Boston, and even better that they’re Black-owned — which I hope to see more of in our city one day.

Outdoor seating makes it really loud to sit outside at times but the food was worth it!

Stunning, well done food. Excellent service - actually top notch!

Can't go wrong here. It's one of my go to spots for drinks and good food when I'm in the neighborhood

From start to finish , the experience was amazing. I sat at a high top adjacent to the kitchen which I was a little worried about initially , but it ended up being the best. I got to watch everything being made, all of the cooks working their magic and then served this delicious food. The bread did not stop coming and was super fresh and delicious, the short rib lasagna was 🤤🤤🤤. The chicken and mushroom 🍄 risotto were phenomenal. Every flavor was perfect. The staff was friendly and attentive and served us complimentary dishes from the kitchen as well. Thank you Mida, I will definitely be back 🙏🏻💜👏🏻

Came in for a quick bite Spaghetti carbonara (smaller portion) Lasagna with short rib (big portion, don’t down size!!)

Great plates to share! My family went as a larger group and we ordered most of the menu to share - highly recommend. The bread was DELICIOUS! Atmosphere is great. Small location on the edge of the South End & the prices won't break the bank for the quality you get!

5 stars! 10 out of 10. This place deserves a Michelin star. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. What an incredible dining experience. Everything from the staff to the food - amazing! So much personality and character. They are doing it right! I started with the Sicilian mussels. Omg they were so delicious. I will never forget the flavor profile. It was one of the most delicious foods I have ever eaten in my entire life. For my entree, I went with the Bolognese. It was so good...like perfect. Cheyenne was my server. What a doll! She's an absolute gem and she makes a mean latte. Sean was the bartender. Wow wow wow! He's a magician. I had the Midarita. It was everything! For dessert I had the citrus cake. It's a complex flavor profile. There's a lot happening but it is very good. It's light and not too sweet. Overall, everything was great. I will definitely be back.

Loved the food especially the aracini and the eggplant Parmesan are a must try. My mouth is drooling thinking about the eggplant Parmesan! The waiter was very kind and replaced one of our undercooked pesto pasta with a fresh plate. I live lasagnas and finding a veggie lasagna is so hard but the eggplant Parmesan was just perfect! Just wish the place was a bit more spacious.

One of the best Italian restaurants in Boston. Food was good and flavorful. The foccacia and risotto were highlights, but mostly because I've made short rib lasagna myself a few times. Service was also great. Servers were attentive and accommodating.

When it comes to Italian cuisine, I have to admit that I hold it to a high standard, perhaps even a bit unfairly. In that regard, this restaurant earns a 3/5 in comparison to the exceptional Italian food I've had elsewhere. However, considering it's nestled in Boston, it deserves a commendable 4/5. The olives and salumi were undoubtedly the highlights of the meal, offering an authentic and flavorful start. While my expectations were quite high, the pasta dishes, unfortunately, didn't quite meet them. They weren't bad by any means, but they didn't leave a lasting impression. As for the service, it was decent—efficient and attentive without being overly intrusive. All in all, if you find yourself in Boston craving Italian fare, this restaurant is a good choice. It may not transport you to Italy, but it certainly offers a satisfying dining experience in its own right.

We ordered arancini, mushroom risotto with chicken and the gnocchi. All the dishes were very flavourful. The service was a little bit slow. Otherwise we enjoyed our food even though it was a little bit on the pricey side. We also got tiramisu and gelato for dessert. The vanilla gelato was one of the creamiest ones I had ever tasted.

The food was excellent and our server was personable, knowledgeable and very helpful. Our dining experience was relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed. The staff and customers all seemed committed to a safe reopening of services. Kudos!

You want fresh pasta and great service, definitely check out Mida!

Good food, social distancing was observed, and service was great

The draft of cold air bellowing in from the constantly opening door, and the tendency of the ever so charming staff to get wine flowing long before food arrives; but relatively soon the evening becomes magical. The food is fabulous, the servers are utterly delightful, and the wine list is extensive and reasonable.

Overall my experience is characteristic of me trying to support a black-owned Boston restaurant as a vegetarian; no bueno. I ordered the bolognese for delivery (a popular dish), as it was my first time ever having the dish (decided to try something new, as I enjoy doing). MIDA lists the ingredients on their online delivery menu, and nothing on the ingredients list mentions pork. I ordered it based on the ingredients mentioned, thinking (as a first time bolognese eater and vegetarian) I'd be safe (menu states "Broccoli rabe, parmesan, and bread crumb. Gluten-free pasta available.") Unfortunately, it had pork in it. I called the restaurant to follow up, and ask if they could at least include on the website menu that pork is an ingredient. Their response = No. Because it's bolognese, the customer should assume that pork is an ingredient. Very disappointed, and extremely glad I didn't have an allergic reaction to the pork (unbeknownst to me as it was my first time ever having the dish). How can you assume a customer's knowledge if a customer is new to the cuisine? ALL main ingredients should be clearly listed on all menus. Two and a half stars here (although google only let's you do whole stars) because the arancini was pretty good and because they agreed to reverse the charge to my credit card, and they sent me another dish that was a "vegetarian" version at no additional charge (we'll see if they follow through when I review my statement). However, this new dish was just a non-meat version (at the same price, might I add), nothing special was included to make it distinctly vegetarian. I was expecting better from a "high end" restaurant. If I was a not-by-choice vegetarian, MIDA would probably be about to face a lawsuit. ON TOP OF THIS: the portion sizes are way too small for the price. $24 for what a lot of people think of as fat spaghetti?! (the bucatini) I'd recommend Regina Pizzeria before MIDA, and I'll only visit MIDA if someone else is paying or if I really want to support a black-owned business. Update: The charge was never reversed, and they charged my card for the second order which they had previously agreed to send me for free.

Small but good food, drinks,staff and ambiance

Food was great and the service was great.

Five star for the staff and ambiance and a couple fewer for the food. Nestor was playing some of the hottest music I've ever heard at a restaurant and our server Jenny was quick kind and attentive. I felt looked after and safe and overall had a really great dining experience. I'm pretty picky with italian food so don't need to comment on the pasta but never EVER underestimate the power of some quality table bread and butter. Thanks guys, we'll be back soon!

Had nearly everything on the menu and it is all fantastic. Tasty drink selection as well, and ultra friendly staff. We were one of only a few tables seated far apart for COVID guidelines, and it felt super safe.

Amazing dinner experience amidst the pandemic precautions. Still a very hospitable and vibrant atmosphere. Food and wine was delicious. Had the short rib lasagna and the eggplant parmesan.

Went to MIDA for my birthday with a group of friends and had the best meal... but to mention the staff was INCREDIBLE! ❤️

Quality of the food was great! Loved it and so did everyone we ate with, my only harp is probably food portion size, I'll probably order an app next time to supplement my meal but it was a great meal none the less!

Absolutely fantastic food, truly this Chef and his staff deserve recognition from James Beard and beyond. The staff and atmosphere are warm and welcoming, which is such a challenge during COVID restrictions. If we lived in Boston, we would be regulars.

The food was delicious. The staff were amazing. Very clean, and felt safe in regards to the coronavirus. Shout out to the Turkish staff member, he was awesome.

Outstanding food and service. The wine pairings suggested by the wait staff were exceptionally good and, for a wine novice like myself, really helpful. Our food was expertly prepared and arrived quickly. The atmosphere, food, service, and company made for a perfect evening. We will definitely be going back. Already looking forward to some of the new menu offerings.

Get the Monday pasta deal, absolutely remarkable. The gnocchi is some of the best I’ve ever had. If you’re hungry and looking for some amazing Italian, look no further!

Great food and service! The bolognese was perfect and if you’re looking for something super hearty the short rib lasagna is it. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.

Small menu but everything we ordered was wonderful. Exciting cocktails with fresh juices and bright flavors. The arancini appetizer was perfect. We also enjoyed the fresh bread and peppery olive oil for dipping. We tried roasted chicken, gnocchi, shrimp carbonara (that night's special) and eggplant parmesan. There was barely a drop left - everyone loved their food. We finished with the tiramisu with espresso poured over at the table. The service was excellent and everyone was very friendly. It was a delightful evening and I can't wait to go again!

Amazing service! Phenomenal food!

Great food. Good service. Great dessert 🍨 😋.

The antipasto was so good

Great food. Great service. Everything was right for my daughter's birthday 🎂.

Best food I’ve ever had

Delicious food & superb service

Great food. Great service

The place is beautiful, and the food is really tasty, the waitress is really nice. Nice place, nice food and service

Delicious!! A must-visit! 😍

Great food, great service, felt very comfortable considering COVID.

The food was amazing, the service kind and attentive. We so appreciate all the safety measures, we felt comfortable. We aren’t going out often during this time of pandemic, this will be our go to restaurant. Can’t wait to try more of the menu.

MIDA is right on the street so you get street views if you decide to dine outdoor or can dine inside as well. I loved the chefs special this night. The wait staff were friendly and accommodating. Truly had a good time and I think you will too so go ahead and make a booking!

We ordered takeout and it was incredible! Good portions, delicious pasta entrees! Would love to dine-in in the future!

Had take out from Mida; this was the first time we had tried it as we were given a gift certificate. While I am reluctant to judge a restaurant from its take out, this was pretty decent and good enough that I hope to eat there in person once the pandemic has settled down. We shared an arancini appetizer which was quite good with a tangy tomato dipping sauce. I had the short rib lasagna that was delicious. My friend had the eggplant Parmesan which she found a little salty but good.

Food was delicious and space is great. The menu selections are few, so easier to pick from if you're picky. Your tables only available to sit at for 1 hour and 15 minutes (even with a reservation), if they are packed and someone comes in for a table they'll ask you to leave if your time is up. We got lucky and got to hang out for longer.