The Cottage Wellesley

The Cottage Wellesley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Marlene VIP

   Greater Boston72 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great lunch! I had the stuffed avocado, one with tuna and one with chicken salad. Delicious cappuccino!
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Customer service was good but you can tell the customers aren’t use to seeing bla
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   While we were able to get a reservation and our waiter was nice and attentive, the food was not great. All dishes lacked the needed salt, acidity or other flavoring needed to make the dish enjoyable. The best word to use is bland or muted. While the price was reasonable I'd recommend spending your money elsewhere in the area ...
   

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   nancyc VIP

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was excellent - we had the beet and quinoa salad, the crab cake, the fish tacos and the halibut, and everything was very good. We also had a member of our party who was gluten free, and there were plenty of options for her!
   

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   Lisa VIP

   San Francisco2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Uncomfortable chairs. Consistently good food. A bit loud.
   

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   Christine

   Greater Boston6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Food and service was very good. Would go back again
   

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   Susan

   Greater Boston99 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The cottage was a great place for friends to gather. Two of us had the fish tacos which were loaded with fish and very tasty. They put in lettuce instead of their previous 2 tortillas which was inspired. The 3rd person had the short rib tacos which she said were very good. We each had a cocktail and they were also unique and delicious. Our server was terrific and we weren’t rushed out even after we finished eating. My only complaint was that it was extremely cold and we ate with our coats on.
   

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   Maureen VIP

   Greater Boston52 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I have eaten here a number of times for lunch over the years and always enjoy my meal. They have some interesting cocktails. Desserts are pretty standard fare for lunch but never disappoint. The menu does not change over time so my only suggestion is to change up a bit with the seasons. I don’t recall if they have specials but I want to say no they don’t. The chicken Milanese is one of my favorites. Service is usually friendly and efficient.
   

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   Dr. Richard

   Greater Boston23 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   There were 4 people in our party.The service was Excellent and we thank Christine F. We were seated in a booth. the space in the booth was extremely tight. I'm 5' 6" and my wife is 5' 0". Our two guests are about the same in height. the space was limited and we all were pushed up against the table. Limited space in the booths along the window is probably due to management trying to accommodate as many people that could squeeze in to this tight space. Booth environment was not comfortable at all. Guests ordered a hamburger, fish & chips and fried eggplant sandwich. All were OK. I ordered the Cottage Cobb salad which was terrible. mostly Romain lettuce wilted. The other ingredients just did not have a fresh appearance and did not resemble other Cobb salads that I have had many times elsewhere throughout the US. I do not recommend the Cobb salad. This was a Tuesday afternoon for lunch and the space was noisy and an event was taking place in the private room. The booths along the window being close together added to the noise. We were not comfortable throughout lunch. Just not the best experience. There are many other restaurants that have better food and ambiance with better value.
   

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    Angela

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The service, beverages and food were great. Caprese sandwich was very good and the fish tacos never miss. Had an enjoyable night out with friends.
    

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