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Bar Mezzana, Boston, MA

Bar Mezzana

4.8
4.8
1427 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Bar Mezzana is a coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Colin Lynch at Ink Block in Boston’s South End, specializing in crudo and hand-made pasta. Signature dishes like Chicken Under a Brick, Grilled Octopus and Orecchiette with Sausage have become instant classics. Seasonal menu updates incorporate flavors from local farmers and purveyors. The crudo menu changes daily - think Nantucket bay scallops and razor clams along with Japanese and European delicacies like shima aji and lubina. All are expertly prepared with bright touches of citrus, oils and salts.
Reserve in the dining room for a family dinner or date night. Enjoy the bar and lounge for bar snacks and a great burger. A private dining room is available for a business event or intimate party for up to 12. Any night of the week, Bar Mezzana welcomes with a thoughtful wine list, delightful cocktails, delicious food and friendly staff!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–23:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 530-1770
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Colin Lynch
  • Catering
    We do not offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Bar Mezzana offers a wide variety of event options. Our private dining room hosts up to 12 guests for a seated dinner, or 15 for a standing reception. Our semi-private dining room can accommodate up to 45 for a seated dinner or reception. The restaurant is also available for a full buyout.
  • Area
    South End
  • Cross Street
    Traveler Street
  • Parking details
    Discounted parking available for the lot at the corner of Albany Street & Traveler Street, INK UNDERGROUND (Laz Lot #5, 90 Traveler St.). The lot is beneath Interstate 93. Please bring ticket to host stand for validation. $5 per car, paid in the lot. See website for further details. Public Parking: There is metered parking along Harrison Avenue. Please do not park in the Whole Foods lot or the Sepia lot as those lots are monitored and vehicles will be towed. Valet: Not currently offered.
  • Public transit
    Red Line Broadway T stop - cross over New Broadway bridge and continue straight on Traveler St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Alpine Wine Dinner

    USD 75.00 per person

    23 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2025
    Kick off 2025 with our next Wine Cellar Series! Travel to the alps and enjoy a four-course tasting menu created by Chef Colin Lynch featuring alpine inspired cuisine and optional wine pairings selected by our Beverage Director, Ryan Lotz. From rich, rustic dishes to delicate Alpine cheeses, each course will take you on a culinary journey to the heart of the mountains. Bitter Green Salad toasted walnuts, shaved apples, crispy speck, Alpine cheese Croziflette bacon, onion, reblochon cheese Veal Cotoletta celeriac remoulade, pickled onions, fried egg Alsatian Blueberry Tart sweet cream gelato, olive oil *menu subject to change, available from Thursday, January 23rd - Sunday, January 26th. We ask that the entire party participate.
  • Valentine's Day Tasting Menu

    USD 95.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
    Join us to celebrate Valentine's Day! Chef Colin has created a five course tasting menu for you to enjoy, featuring some of the best Bar Mezzana has to offer. Refreshing crudo, handmade pasta, and more will be included in this menu which will have four savory courses and one sweet. We ask that the entire party participate. Our regular dinner menu will also be available.

What 1,427 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Mezzana delights with a "warmest and welcoming" atmosphere and exceptional Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "incredible food" and "expert service." Highlights include shareable plates and a vibrant menu that impresses with each visit. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or special occasions, it's a beloved Boston gem.

1,427 Reviews
  1. Katherine

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    what a lovely restaurant. Beautiful decor and branding with the littlest but perfect touches. They had an extensive wine and cocktail menu. The wine that Sarah got was lovely. The two cocktails that I got were fabulous. started with the strait of Messina Which was a calabrian chili-infused tequila, prickly pear, lemon. perfect balance of spicy, but sweet yet still refreshing. The next drink I got was the improved spritz. This I think was an aperol spritz with olive juice. It was great. It had a perfect mind of the salty olive brine and the sweet aperol. I’ve had something like this once before, and I am a fan. This came in a tall rocks glass, which isn’t very cute, but at least it wasn’t a coupe glass. The focaccia was so mid. i was not a fan of this. the bottom was sooooo hard, and the bread itself was not light a fluffy. kinda dense and not enough salt in my opinion. It had rosemary on top, but the rest of the bread besides the top was very bland tasting. The next dish we had was the shaved Brussel sprout salad with roasted hazelnuts, pickled red onion, dried cranberries, and a Caesar vinaigrette dressing. This was yummy. It reminded me of a chopped salad the way that everything was very small and you could get every ingredient in the salad in one bite. then for mains, we both got the Bolognese tagliolini. This was a fabulous Bolognese sauce. You could tell that it had been cooking for a while. The spices were complex and it had a note of sweetness, which was surprisingly nice. The noodles were not al dente, but still very good. they were the Perfect size for me, as I don’t like a thick noodle. This was probably top 10 Bolognese that I’ve had in Boston for sure. we finished the night with a tiramisu. This is a delightful tiramisu. It was chocolate heavy without being overwhelming. All of the components were very well done and not one overshadowed anything else.

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  2. Katherine

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Every single dish we ordered was delicious! Was fun to share things with everyone. Will definitely be back!

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  3. Brendan

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The yellow tail and tuna tartare are a must try. Our server Tommy was excellent!

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  4. Andre

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WE HAVE BEEN HERE MANY TIMES, ALWAYS GREAT SERVICE, FOOD AND WINE!! Never dissapoints!!

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  5. Brenda

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic night out. Bar Mezanna came highly recommended and it certainly delivered. Extensive beverage list. Wide choice of plates to share to take advantage of the unique menu. Service was outstanding. It was a tad loud for us but would definitely return.

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  6. Deborah

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks for another fun brunch experience. Timmy was attentive and fun, food was amazing with tuna tartare, hash, the burger and the cinnamon buns exceeding expectations, and the wine was lovely. Look forward to next visit already! Happy New Year!

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  7. Bob

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food was as good as ever. A few new editions to the menu since the last time we were there. Eggplant was great!! Chicken under the Brick is still as good as ever! Still one of the best in Boston.

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  8. Natalie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, service was mediocre and pushy

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  9. Abigail

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was super super good. Great for sharing plates, the lasagnette was a highlight. Service also great, very attentive.

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  10. Susan

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best New Year’s Day brunch ever! The staff was attentive beyond belief! The atmosphere was so much fun. Everyone did a great job!

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FAQs

Bar Mezzana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 530-1770.

Bar Mezzana is rated 4.8 stars by 1427 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bar Mezzana

360 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Traveler Street
  • Area
    South End
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–23:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Discounted parking available for the lot at the corner of Albany Street & Traveler Street, INK UNDERGROUND (Laz Lot #5, 90 Traveler St.). The lot is beneath Interstate 93. Please bring ticket to host stand for validation. $5 per car, paid in the lot. See website for further details. Public Parking: There is metered parking along Harrison Avenue. Please do not park in the Whole Foods lot or the Sepia lot as those lots are monitored and vehicles will be towed. Valet: Not currently offered.
  • Public transit
    Red Line Broadway T stop - cross over New Broadway bridge and continue straight on Traveler St.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Colin Lynch
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 530-1770
  • Catering
    We do not offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Bar Mezzana offers a wide variety of event options. Our private dining room hosts up to 12 guests for a seated dinner, or 15 for a standing reception. Our semi-private dining room can accommodate up to 45 for a seated dinner or reception. The restaurant is also available for a full buyout.
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