Via Matta

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Experienced restaurateurs (of Radius fame) riff on authentic Italian fare in the warmly sleek dining room and casually intimate enoteca.

Fine Italian cuisine
Downtown Location
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Via Matta, a restaurant that brings the cuisine of Italy's Piedmont, Tuscany, Ligutia and Emilia Romagna regions to Boston's Back Bay. And doing it the simple way: with the best seasonal ingredients available, by obeying over 1000 years of culinary inspiration, and by having a chef with the wisdom to let that be enough.

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Via Matta 42 reviews (617) 892-4494 79 Park Plz Boston, MA 02116 viamattarestaurant.com Write a Review Edit Business \| Upload Photo \| E-mail to Friend	Editorial Description by Citysearch Classic Italian cuisine is made hip at this centrally located Back Bay trattoria. The large, bustling dining room is especially good for groups, while the mosaic-tiled and dimly-lit enoteca or the stylish bar offer intimacy. (The outdoor patio is a lush oasis come summer.) The kitchen's emphasis is on fresh ingredients, resulting in a daily menu of traditional dishes. Over a dozen chic starters (like crunchy eggplant with spicy tomato sauce, oregano and parmigiano) kick off the dining options. Housemade pastas are constructed from the freshest ingredients; entrees are rich without being heavy. Desserts, including an immaculate vanilla panna cotta, are irresistible. Photo courtesy of Via Matta Rated 8.0 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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42 Reviews of Via Matta in Boston Have experience with this business? Write a review What did you think of Via Matta? Check Spelling Minimum required characters left: 150 (maximum 5000) Title: Rating: Click a star to select a rating New to Insider Pages? Create a Login: (or do you Already have an account ) Your First Name: Your Last Name: Zip Code: Your Email Address: Your Password: Re-enter Password: Get the Insider Scoop Newsletter. Find out about great deals, local recommendations, new site features and more! Already an Insider Pages Member? Enter your Login info: or do you need to Create an Account Your Email Address: Your Password: What is a Quality Review? Try answering these questions... What did you purchase from Via Matta? How would you describe your personal experience? Are they a good deal? Why? Would you recommend them? What tips would you give other customers? Excellent Italian food 5 By cath b. \| Insider Expert \| Rank: 11,494 Via Matta I'm surprised at some of the bad reviews on this page. I have had two excellent experiences at Via Matta. All of the food was incredibly tasty. They probably have the best olive oil I've ever tasted. It's pricey, but if you're looking for something special, it's a great place. Posted 04/22/09 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) Scrumptious Meal + Great Atmosphere 4 By Carolyn R. \| Insider Expert \| Rank: 1,928 Via Matta Like being in Italy-- only in Boston! Menu is very eclectic and brings a great mix of Italian favorites (from pasta to salads). Everything is fresh and menu reflects this-- always changing! Scene is vibrant. Service is great. This restaurant is serious about food and the dining experience. Enjoy! Prices are very reasonable as well!! Posted 07/04/08 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) Latest reviews by Citysearch: (read all 40 reviews on Citysearch) Best Italian Restaurant By IVJ Simply elegant, chic Italian inspired food and people make this place a favorite! Homemade pasta and friendly service, great location... Wines are nicely priced and all around great experience! Pros: Quality and Creativity Posted 06/09/09 For those who eat out rarely By thomhal The ideal restaurant for those who enjoy waiters in blue jeans & sneakers serving them mid-$40 entrees. For diners who haven't travelled to Italy, this will seem like a great restaurant. The chef relies on heavy doses of herbs and salt to spice up dishes created from mundane ingredients -- certainly an appeal to his regular clientele. They make sure you know how they feel about your dining in their restaurant. Pros: Coat check, attempts at style Cons: forgetful waiters, on a par with the average restaurants in Boston, Posted 11/14/08 Best Italian Restaurant in Boston By Jenny999 This is the restaurant me and my boyfriend go to every time we want to have a special meal. We never go to the North End anymore because Via Matta is the best. The pastas there are absolutely amazing with much more diverse and innovative choices than ones in north end or anywhere else in Boston. Spicy lobster pasta is my favorite! The spicy calamari appetizer is also amazing. We have been there 5 or 6 times and it's been amazing every time. Also do not leave without trying their desserts, mind blowing!!! Pros: Amazing pastas, great desserts, very professional staff Cons: noisy sometimes, crowded during special occasions (Valentine's Day) Posted 04/19/08 Great dining experience!!! L@@K By kimp2008 Amazing restaurant! From the valet person outside, to the front desk, to the server, to the busperson, I felt like a princess or a superstar!!! Get a VIP treatment even if you?re a regular person like me!! The raw tuna appetizer was delish, and the chicken under a brick was to die for! My drinks came long after we order, but other than that it was a great experience. I definitely recommend it for special occasions. Posted 10/01/07 A Bad Experience By cwarner12 I have been to Via Matta twice (the second time reluctantly), and have had very negative experiences. In my first visit, we were seated after 45 minutes despite having a reservation. When seated, the waitress recommended the most expensive wine and meal on the menu to my son's friend. Before our meals came (took roughly 45-50 minutes), the waitress brought out olive oil in unnecessary quantities. It turned out later that the olive oil was part of the bill. Never before have I gone to a restaurant that gauges money so perversely as Via Matta. The second time I visited, the waiter spilt an entire glass of wine on my suit, and all the manager could offer was a clean shirt. I believe the appropriate, polite response to such an occasion would be to offer the meal on the house. Instead, I was offered a simple button down shirt, no compensation for my suit, and feeling like a victim rather than like a customer, I left before the main courses arrived. I do not recommend this restaurant at all. Pros: Leaving Cons: The (lack of) service and manners Posted 07/12/07