
The Federal
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- Good for business meals
- Good for special occasions
- Fancy
Private dining
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesSteakhouse, Italian, Contemporary Italian
- Hours of OperationLunch Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number(781) 373-1245
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Executive ChefJoel Portillo
- Private party facilitiesPlease contact Erika@the-federalrestaurant.com regarding any private events! We have plenty of versatile indoor and outdoor space available for parties of all sizes.
- AreaWaltham
- Cross StreetMain Street
- Parking detailsPublic Parking
- Public transitBus Route 70, Main Shopping Center @ Marshall's stop
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 984 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.5Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
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Patricia VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
3.0Dined on 1 March 2025
- Overall 3
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 2
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Denise
Greater Boston48 reviews
5.0Dined on 22 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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BELLA
Caribbean1 review
3.0Dined on 14 February 2025
- Overall 3
- Food 2
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Pamela
Greater Boston22 reviews
5.0Dined on 14 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
The FederalResponded on 15 February 20251 person found this helpful
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JEAN-FRANÇOIS
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0Dined on 7 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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John
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0Dined on 1 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Steve
Nashville9 reviews
5.0Dined on 28 January 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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ZITA
Greater Boston311 reviews
5.0Dined on 18 January 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Lisa
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0Dined on 10 January 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Laurie VIP
Greater Boston29 reviews
4.0Dined on 9 January 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 1
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FAQs
The Federal offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 373-1245.
The Federal is rated 4.6 stars by 984 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Order delivery or takeout
74 Tower Rd, Waltham, MA 02451-1022
Additional information
- Cross StreetMain Street
- AreaWaltham
- Hours of OperationLunch Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesSteakhouse, Italian, Contemporary Italian
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Parking detailsPublic Parking
- Public transitBus Route 70, Main Shopping Center @ Marshall's stop
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefJoel Portillo
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(781) 373-1245
- Private party facilitiesPlease contact Erika@the-federalrestaurant.com regarding any private events! We have plenty of versatile indoor and outdoor space available for parties of all sizes.