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Fat Hen Broadway East, Somerville, MA

Fat Hen Broadway East

4.8
4.8
407 Reviews
$31 to $50
Wine Bar

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Fat Hen, sister to La Brasa, is a small fifteen table, thirty seat restaurant that focuses on Pasta and Wine with an Italian roots. Our team focuses on guest experience and creating memories; from when you first walk through the door to when you take your final bite. Our passion for fine wines, thoughtful preparation, flawless technique and excellent quality local products is shown through our frequently changing seasonal menus. Please join us as we launch our new wine bar concept with small paired bites please follow us on social media @fathenboston for all me new menu updates.

Located near Tufts University, Assembly Row, and Partners HealthCare in East Somerville.

Additional information

  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Italian, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of metered parking available on Broadway, and in the area of East Somerville around the restaurant. Limited parking available in the parking lot behind the restaurant after 5pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Bojorquez

Offers

  • $1 Oysters from 5pm-6pm

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    $1 Oysters from 5pm -6pm daily

    $1 Oysters from 5pm-6pm photo

What 407 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Innovative

  • Greater Boston

    Healthy

  • Greater Boston

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Boston

    Romantic

  • Greater Boston

    Good for special occasions

  • Boston

    Innovative

  • Boston

    Healthy

  • Boston

    Great for fine wines

  • Boston

    Romantic

  • Boston

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fat Hen Broadway East offers a charming and intimate dining experience with "fabulous homemade pastas" and "amazing food." Guests appreciate the "attentive, chill staff" and "excellent wine selection." While some found service inconsistent and portion sizes small, the "creative and delicious dishes" make it a delightful culinary destination.

407 Reviews
  1. Herb

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a special 3 course prix fixe menu for Valentnes day. That lined us up for 3 courses when we might have settled for 2. A salmon crudo with horseradish panna cota might have sounded affected, but it was a wonderfully flavored primo course. Secondis built around herbally sauced funghi and creamy shrimp with gnocchi were rewarding and plentiful. We both ordered the extra price Wagyu filet which lived up to its promise on a bed of seared greens. Desserts were light and innovative. Our choices of flanand a pudding with ice cream werea perfect ending to our great meals.

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  2. Adam VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A terrific evening on Tuesday, many course of food and two bottles of red wine, and our server Brian was terrific!

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  3. Leslie VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the food, glad we came here. Pastas are delicious.

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  4. Joanna Dellaripa

    Greater Boston31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The overall experience was fine. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The food - especially the swordfish- was very good as were the appetizers. However, we felt rushed. We were not asked if we wanted a second drink. We were still working on our meal when we were asked if we wanted a box to go. We were not asked for coffee or dessert.

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  5. Craig

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants. Food is delicious and service is outstanding. A hidden gem

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  6. AnnieM

    Coastal Georgia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! Small and intimate restaurant.

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  7. DavidM

    Houston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very quaint restaurant with a tasty menu. We had a great time. Mangement acted as a host to our dining experience. Good job!

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  8. Lloyd

    Greater Boston276 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a truly great restaurant! The food is on the highest level of taste and imagination. If this was in NY it would probably be twice as expensive and not nearly as good. I've had the quail with rhubarb and it's out of this world and I just had the shrimp and gnocchi and couldn't believe how good it was . So lucky to have Fat Hen in Somerville!

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  9. HarperH

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 10 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an ok experience at Fat Hen. We chose to go there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We made a reservation for 7:00pm (the restaurant requires a credit card for reservations and threatens a $25 per person fee for no-shows and cancellations less that 24 hours in advance). We showed up exactly on time, but there were no staff members in front when we arrived. The restaurant was nearly empty with just one couple dining. We waited several minutes to be greeted and seated. Once seated, our server was friendly and accommodating, and the atmosphere was intimate and pleasant. However, we were disappointed by the food which was mediocre. We ordered three appetizers and two entrees. The burrata dish was under seasoned and watery - the charred lettuce had the same issues; the pork with candied strawberries was inventive but still only ok. My veal was dry and tough, and my husband’s short ribs were just alright. Fat Hen’s menu changes seasonally, so it’s possible that the current menu is just a dud - but we had been expecting a delicious meal, and so we were disappointed.

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  10. SamIsBlond VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been here twice now, and always impressed with the food, and how accommodating and attentive the wait staff is.

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FAQs

Fat Hen Broadway East offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 764-1612 ext. 2.

Fat Hen Broadway East is rated 4.8 stars by 407 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Fat Hen Broadway East

126 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145

Additional information

  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Italian, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of metered parking available on Broadway, and in the area of East Somerville around the restaurant. Limited parking available in the parking lot behind the restaurant after 5pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Bojorquez
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