Mida is a trendy Italian spot with a vibrant patio and welcoming vibe, where you can savor delicious, fresh dishes prepared right before your eyes.
"Perennial pasta favorite Mida is once again taking part in Dine Out, at both its South End and newer East Boston, Newton, and Fenway locations. While it's tough to pick favorites from the menu, the prosciutto and ricotta with citrus and olives, plus the mushroom bucatini with broccoli rabe, are highlights. Dinner will set you back $46 and includes dining on Saturdays." - Erika Adams, Nathan Tavares
"With spots in Newton, East Boston, and Fenway joining chef and owner Douglass Williams’ original South End location, it might be inevitable to one day have a Mida in every neighborhood. And a wonder that would be — with crispy arancini with San Marzano tomato sauce, and braised pork tagliatelle with radicchio, chile flakes, and Grana Padano cheese from the north of Italy — just a few steps away. Get the braised short rib lasagna. Ditto for the tiramisu. You won’t regret it." - Erika Adams, Nathan Tavares, Celina Colby, Eater Staff
"Douglass Williams is up for Outstanding Restaurateur." - Erika Adams
"At Mida, start with marinated olives and the focaccia showered in grana padano. Bring a friend, and share the gnocchi cacio e pepe and short rib lasagna. With chef and owner Douglass Williams at the helm, this Italian-inspired restaurant also has a deep wine list along with two more locations in the region. Don’t miss “Mangia Mondays,” an $80 feast of pasta, salad, and bread for two people." - Matt Yan, Eater Staff
"Italian favorite Mida is hosting a couple of different parties at its spots around the city. Each location is serving up a $75 prix fixe menu for New Year’s Eve, complete with fancy truffle add-ons and optional wine pairings. In Newton, Mida is hosting a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party with free pizza slices and activities for kids under 10 and, crucially, specialty Tito’s cocktails for the parents. In East Boston, there’s a party starting at 10 p.m. that includes front-row seats to the Boston Harbor fireworks show at 12 a.m., passed hors d’oeuvres, and a sparkling wine toast at midnight. Reservations are available here." - Erika Adams