Eva

4.4

446 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Lively

Please note that our patio is seated on a first come first serve basis; all tables are set for a 90 minute reservation limit.

Eva means full of life. It is also the initials to my children, Elias & Vivian Aboujaoude, who are my life. Eva is a space designed to be welcoming and bright, a place for great food, refreshing cocktails and lively conversation. All while sitting back to enjoy and observe the hustle & bustle of beautiful, historic Newbury Street from one of the largest outdoor patios.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, American, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 546-5155
Website
http://evaboston.com/menu
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Vince Carideo
Private party facilities
To book our restaurant for your next private event please go to our website to put in an event request and then you should be reached out to as soon as possible.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (978) 221-9429

Location
279a Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Gloucester and Newbury Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Copley Station Hynes Convention Center Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Spinach & Artichoke Dip (veg)$18.00
Served with Toasted pita.
Truffle Fries$9.00
French fries topped with parmesan and parsley served with house truffle aioli
French Fries$8.00
Tuna Tartare$22.00
Soy & citrus dressed tuna served over wonton crisps topped with avocado mousse, cucumbers, spicy mayo, and scallions with toasted sesame seeds
Calamari$18.00
Banana Peppers, Lemons, Tartar Sauce.
Creamy Garlic Mussels$21.00
Shallots, garlic, lemon, butter, white wine, cream sauce, and fresh herbs.
Spanish Octopus$24.00
Chorizo, red pepper, red wine, garlic, fava bean puree.
Roasted Heirloom Carrots$11.00
Amber honey, roasted peanuts, dukkha spice (vegan)
Cauliflower Burrata$17.00
Peri-peri aioli, dill, mint, lemon
Salmon Crudo$19.00

Specialty Pizza

Marg Pizza$20.00
Fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce
Four Cheese$22.00
Whole & shredded mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, apple and truffle arugula (No Tomato Sauce)
Eva Supreme$24.00
Mozzarella cheese, sausage, ham, pepperoni, and tomato sauce
Shrimp Fra Diavalo$22.00
Shrimp, banana peppers, aleppo pepper, and chili oil with tomato sauce
Pepperoni Pizza$22.00
Cheese Pizza$20.00

Handhelds

Falafel Burger$18.00
House-made falafel, red pepper Labneh, tomato, Feta, and onions.
Eva Burger$20.00
Pressed angus burger, toasted brioche bun, confit garlic aioli, grilled onion, dill pickles, american cheese
Lamb Burger$22.00
Cucumber labneh, pickled red onions, arugula.
- French Fries$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Truffle Fries$3.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium - Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium - Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00

Mezze

Choose 3 Mezze$30.00
Chickpea Hummus$11.00
Muhammara$11.00
Tzatziki$11.00
Marinated Olives$11.00
Baba Ghanoush$11.00
Whipped Goat Cheese$11.00
Fava Bean Puree$11.00
Pickled Red Cabbage$11.00
Smoked Salmon Dip$11.00

Salad

Kale Caesar Salad$16.00
Chopped curly kale, diced green apple, parmesan regiano, shaved celery, caesar dressing, boquerones
Mixed Mediterranean Salad$18.00
Mixed greens, red onion, bell pepper, olives, cucumber, tomato, topped with feta and pita crisps: tossed in our red wine vinaigrette
- Tossed$0.00
- Dressing On the Side$0.00
- No Dressing$0.00
- No Dressing// Sub Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar$0.00
- Extra Dressing on the Side$2.00
Winter Salad$18.00
Mixed greens, roasted honeynut squash, red onion, cherry tomatoes, honey chardonnay vinaigrette, feta, toasted pepitas
- Tossed$0.00
- Dressing On the Side$0.00
- No Dressing$0.00
- No Dressing// Sub Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar$0.00
- Extra Dressing on the Side$2.00
Beet Salad$18.00
Mascarpone, baby beets, Zaatar, pomegranate molasses.
- Tossed$0.00
- On the Side$0.00
- No Dressing$0.00
- No Dressing//Sub Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar$0.00
- Extra Dressing on the Side$2.00

Entrees

Bolognese$28.00
Ragout of pork, beef & veal, pappardelle pasta, shaved Parmesan.
Flat Iron Steak$42.00
Black trumpet mushroom, foie gras, green peppercorn
- Rare$0.00
- Medium - Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium - Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Braised Short Rib Gnocchi$38.00
Creamy parmesan sauce, red wine, and braised short rib.
Slow cooked rib Lamb Shank$45.00
Soft polenta, roasted baby turnips, lamb jus reduction
Roasted Half Chicken$36.00
Crystal valley chicken, heirloom carrots, zaatar, arugula.
Black Pepper Agnolotti$26.00
Hen of the woods, fresh ricotta, pine nuts, crispy shallows
Harissa Atlantic Salmon$33.00
Carrot pure, pickled radishes, pomegranate
- Rare$0.00
- Medium - Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium - Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Lobster roll$39.00
Peri-peri sauce, sumac, lemon, brioche roll
Prosciutto Wrapped Monkfish$36.00
Celery root puree, sauteed chicories, aged sherry vinegar

House Sauces & Condiments

Ranch$2.00
Caesar Dressing$2.00
Parmesan Cheese$2.00

What 446 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Eva, located on Newbury Street, offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and a charming atmosphere. Guests praise the "fantastic service" and commend the restaurant's unique drink options. Signature dishes like the Short Rib Gnocchi and Lamb Burger are highly recommended, making Eva an ideal spot for both casual and special occasions.

446 Reviews

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Ana
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Eva… more like nEVA comin back here EVA. Way overpriced, terrible service, delayed reservation, no water. Also no Mediterranean food? So odd
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Mariela
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you want delicious food in the heart of Boston, this is the best place to go. Table service is amazing, has a bar with food service as well. The chef made us feel at home and gave us an amazing Valentine’s Day dinner!
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Temitope
Greater Boston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall, lovely, wonderful experience. I'd 100% return. I don't often feel that the food and ambiance match up in Boston, but Eva was a nice surpise. We arrived for a reserved dinner and were seated upstairs immediately by the very polite hostess. I liked the decor and lighting and the music was low. Lots of fleetwood mac, which i loved. We decided we wanted to sit at the bar, no problem with the host. We had calamari and oysters for apps, they were good. The cocktails did take a bit longer than expected to come out (we finished our apps before we had drinks), although the open bar where drinks were being made was downstairs. The cocktails were delicious. My gnocchi was divine and my husband loved his lamb burger. I also got the French onion soup, which was also delicious. Our waitress was nice and attentive.
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Caitlin
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was fine, but there must have been some error with my reservation because when I arrived it was not in their system, despite being confirmed on my Open Table app and I received a confirmation email. But they were still able to seat us and the food was great!
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Andrew
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Cool restaurant with great cocktails and the food was excellent. Would definitely go back.
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Eva
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant with very helpful staff! The food is excellent and there are lots of great unique drink options (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) to pair with dinner. The interior is very cute and is right on Newbury. It was perfect for a girls dinner together or a date night.
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Mandy
VIP
Greater Boston
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Came for the Short Rib Gnocchi, and my goodness I would come back for that again and again. Seriously, one of the most delicious gnocchi dishes I have ever had in my life!! Pillowy gnocchi, rich cheese sauce, topped with perfect braised short rib - I would love to have this for my last meal. We also got the Calamari to share which was excellent - tender not overcooked like they can be at times, excellent homemade tartar sauce, generous portion, came out very quickly after we ordered it. My friend got the roasted chicken and she enjoyed it! Generous portion there as well! 4 stars not 5 because dessert fell a bit short considering how excellent the meal was (we got the Orange Chocolate Tart - it tasted a few days old, the crust was like a brick to cut through) and we felt a bit rushed during dinner by our server. It was busy but not insanely packed, so we weren't sure what was going on there. *Shoulder shrug* - it didn't take away from how delicious the Gnocchi was! :)
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David
VIP
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Hostess, waitress service was good. Manager was a rude a-hole. Won’t come back because of him
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Deniz
VIP
New York City
26 reviews
2.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Location is great - newburry street. Food is average. There is mandatory 20 % tip included for service - you are given no option.
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Mareesa
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best French toast!! Lovely wait staff. Great food. Loved everything, thank you!
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FAQs

Eva offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 546-5155.

Eva is rated 4.4 stars by 446 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

279a Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

Cross street
Gloucester and Newbury Street
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, American, Sicilian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Copley Station Hynes Convention Center Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vince Carideo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://evaboston.com/menu
Phone number
(617) 546-5155
Private party facilities
To book our restaurant for your next private event please go to our website to put in an event request and then you should be reached out to as soon as possible.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (978) 221-9429

Eva

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Lamb Burger

Tuna Burger

Eva Burger

Small Plates

Spinach & Artichoke Dip (veg)$18.00

Truffle Fries$9.00

French Fries$8.00

Tuna Tartare$22.00

Calamari$18.00

Creamy Garlic Mussels$21.00

Spanish Octopus$24.00

Roasted Heirloom Carrots$11.00

Cauliflower Burrata$17.00

Salmon Crudo$19.00

Specialty Pizza

Marg Pizza$20.00

Four Cheese$22.00

Eva Supreme$24.00

Shrimp Fra Diavalo$22.00

Pepperoni Pizza$22.00

Cheese Pizza$20.00

Handhelds

Falafel Burger$18.00

Eva Burger$20.00

Lamb Burger$22.00

Mezze

Choose 3 Mezze$30.00

Chickpea Hummus$11.00

Muhammara$11.00

Tzatziki$11.00

Marinated Olives$11.00

Baba Ghanoush$11.00

Whipped Goat Cheese$11.00

Fava Bean Puree$11.00

Pickled Red Cabbage$11.00

Smoked Salmon Dip$11.00

Salad

Kale Caesar Salad$16.00

Mixed Mediterranean Salad$18.00

Winter Salad$18.00

Beet Salad$18.00

Entrees

Bolognese$28.00

Flat Iron Steak$42.00

Braised Short Rib Gnocchi$38.00

Slow cooked rib Lamb Shank$45.00

Roasted Half Chicken$36.00

Black Pepper Agnolotti$26.00

Harissa Atlantic Salmon$33.00

Lobster roll$39.00

Prosciutto Wrapped Monkfish$36.00

House Sauces & Condiments

Ranch$2.00

Caesar Dressing$2.00

Parmesan Cheese$2.00

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