Madre Osteria

4.4

385 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Lively

Welcome to Madre Osteria & Bar! Located in Milton, MA on the ground level of Milton Landing overlooking the Neponset River. Offering a modern approach to classic, rustic Italian cuisine created by Chef Sam Curtis. Think house-made Foccacia and specialty grande meatballs. Entrees include Truffle Risotto, Braised Short Rib, and Wild Boar Ragú. In addition to Italian and seafood dishes, we also offer gluten-free and vegetarian options.

The interior design of Madre is both elegant and casual. We offer a full bar and wine list. Seating options include tables, high tops, a bar, and a beautiful outdoor patio.

We are right down the road from our sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Yellow Door Taqueria in Dorchester - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!

A handful of other places nearby include the Forbes House Museum, Boston Medical Center, Carney Hospital, Dorchester Park, Lower Neponset River Trail, and more!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(617) 322-9548
Website
https://www.madreosteria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Fernando
Catering
Full catering menu available. Please contact events@madreosteria.com for further information
Private party facilities
Private events are available at Madre Osteria & Bar! Whether it is a holiday celebration, birthday or engagement party, or corporate event, we are here.We are dedicated to making your event special with custom Italian menus, passed bites, drinks, decor, and more!Please contact events@madreosteria.com for further information

Location
88 Wharf St, Milton, MA 02186-3429
Neighborhood
Milton
Cross street
Adams Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Milton Station, Red Line
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Madre's Family Style Sunday Supper
$30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Family Style dining experience with a set menu, from 4pm - 9pm. The menu is a choice of salad (Caesar or Harvest Salad), choice of pasta (Bucatini, Angel Hair, or Gluten free) with Chef's red sauce, meatballs, and Italian sausage. Includes Focaccia and seasoned dipping oil with butter

Offers

$1 Oysters at the bar 4pm-7pm daily
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM,Fri - 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Sat - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$1 Oysters from 5-8pm or until we run out. Only available at the bar, 1st come 1st serve!
Appy Hour at Madre Osteria
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Enjoy delicious bites & snacks from 4pm-6pm at Madre Osteria! $1 oysters House-made Smoked bluefish dip with chips Meatball & Burger Sliders Arancini Tinned Fish Plate Caesar Salad Crispy Brussels Spouts AND MORE!
Live Music Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Multiple dates available
Thu - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Live music from 7:30 - 9:30pm.

Popular dishes

Burrata$17.00
fig, ricotta, prosciutto, frisée, toast points
Madre's Meatball$14.00
house-made grande meatball in sugo al pomodoro sauce
House-Made Focaccia$9.00
fresh focaccia, olive butter and fava bean hummus
Marsala Funghi al Forno$13.00
roasted mushrooms, ricotta, parsley-dill vinaigrette
Crispy Polenta$12.00
whipped goat cheese, pecorino, golden raisin vinaigrette
1/2 Dozen Oysters$18.00
cucumber mignonette, cocktail sauce
Mussels Panzanella$16.00
Focaccia croûtons, saffron, tomato, calabrian chili
Crispy Fingerling Fries$8.00
parmesan, parsley, house-made aioli
Classic Caesar$12.00
romaine, sourdough croutons, parmesan
Sausage & Mushroom Pizzetta$16.00
mozzarella, red peppers, basil, tomato sauce
Eggplant Rollatini$15.00
herbed ricotta, pomodoro, tomato mozzarella salad
Calamari Fritti$17.00
lightly battered, spicy marinara
Arancini$12.00
prosciutto, pomodoro, pecorino

Secondi

main dish

Mamma's Spaghetti & Meatballs$19.00
sugo over bucatini
Wild Boar Ragú$26.00
Fresh pappardelle pasta, Tuscan kale, house soffritto tomato sauce; gluten-free available
Chicken Parmigiana$27.00
fresh mozzarella, sugo, served over bucatini; gluten-free available
Funghi Risotto$23.00
mushrooms, peas, parmesan, shallots & garlic
Pan Roasted Salmon$26.00
roasted brussels sprouts agrodolce
Rigatoni a la Vodka$20.00
spicy vodka sauce, roasted garlic, parmesan & basil
Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi$25.00
sausage, broccoli rabe
Nonna's Bolognese$24.00
beef, pork, pancetta, brunoise vegetables
Pork Chop$29.00
maple brined, braised red cabbage, fingerling chips
Steak Florentine$36.00
smashed fingerling, broccoli rabe, tuscan herbed chimi

Dolci

Gelato del Giorno$5.00
Gelato of the Day
Limoncello Cake$9.00
Tiramisu$9.00
Mini Cannoli Trio$9.00

Pick of The Week

TGIF: Pasta del Giorno
chef's special pasta of the day
- MKT
Thursday Farmers Market Special
Fresh produce collected from the Milton Farmers Market every Thursday created in to a special dish
Bottomless Pasta$28.00
Sunday Supper$30.00
Prix-fixe menu, family-style dining

What 385 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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Madre Osteria charms with its "warm, festive atmosphere" and "excellent service." The menu boasts highlights like the "amazing pork Milanese" and "delicious" steak dishes. Despite occasional critiques on flavor, the restaurant is praised for its ambiance, patio dining, and attentive staff, making it a "great spot for a date night."

385 Reviews

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Zoe
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very yummy food and very cute decorations for valentines
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Ray
VIP
Greater Boston
61 reviews
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed a late night dinner on a weeknight — thanks for a nice experience!
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Matthew
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was adequate. The service was poor, but they tried with smiles. first course to fast, second course delivered while we still had plates in font of us. Water was replenished when asked. Wine glasses were dirty, but we didn't care because we didn't want to wait for another. Pasta dishes were too skimpy on marinara sauce. Keep trying. BTW, your marinara needs help, let me know if you need a lesson in making good Sunday Gravy.
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Emily
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I organized a dinner here for my parents and my brother and his girlfriend. What a vibe. Great food, reasonably priced and the ambiance was loved by all ages in my family. Will definitely be back for date night with my husband.
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Craig
Greater Boston
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Not up to the level we have come to expect from here. Food was exceptionally (though it is not normally), bland, and the service was ‘ok’
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Joseph
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and the service was excellent. We are looking forward to outside dining
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pork Milanese was amazing!!!
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Thomas
Greater Boston
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The highest positives were the service and the noise level. The waitstaff was pleasant, and the noise level was low. We went for an early dinner at 3:15, so there was ample parking and there were multiple tables to choose. We ordered the Calamari Friti for the appetizer, and my wife chose the cod, and I had the short ribs. The Calamari was fine, yet the addition of peas did not work. There was a familiar taste that i could not identify, but sweet and spicy peppers would have been a positive over the strange addition of peas. The cod was in desperate need of spice or a sauce and was overly dry. The ribs also were dry and were also in need of a sauce. They were tender and mildly tasty, but they were not worth finishing. For dessert, we shared a Tiramisu that was fine. The reviews on line gave me hope that the experience would have been much better (but it was just okay), and I went because it was five minutes down the street. But I'm not sure that i would go back. Overall, there are better places to eat in busy East Milton Sq.
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Mo
Greater Boston
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wanted to love it but the eggplant appetizer which would have been outstanding came out cold. Meatballs were tough and not a lot of flavor. We would still give this another try because the atmosphere and people were great.
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Nancy
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first experience at Madre Osteria Our family of six we’re sharing New Year’s Eve dinner. It was a warm, festive atmosphere, friendly staff and very good food. We will be coming back. Looking forward to visiting when we can see the river and enjoy the patio. .
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FAQs

Madre Osteria offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Madre Osteria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 322-9548.

Madre Osteria is rated 4.4 stars by 385 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 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

88 Wharf St, Milton, MA 02186-3429

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Adams Street
Neighborhood
Milton
Hours of operation
Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Milton Station, Red Line
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Fernando
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.madreosteria.com/
Phone number
(617) 322-9548
Catering
Full catering menu available. Please contact events@madreosteria.com for further information
Private party facilities
Private events are available at Madre Osteria & Bar! Whether it is a holiday celebration, birthday or engagement party, or corporate event, we are here.We are dedicated to making your event special with custom Italian menus, passed bites, drinks, decor, and more!Please contact events@madreosteria.com for further information

Madre Osteria

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Madre's Family Style Sunday Supper

$1 Oysters at the bar 4pm-7pm daily

Appy Hour at Madre Osteria

Live Music Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Chicken Parmigiana

Rigatoni a la Vodka

12 Dozen Oysters

Primi

Burrata$17.00

Madre's Meatball$14.00

House-Made Focaccia$9.00

Marsala Funghi al Forno$13.00

Crispy Polenta$12.00

1/2 Dozen Oysters$18.00

Mussels Panzanella$16.00

Crispy Fingerling Fries$8.00

Classic Caesar$12.00

Sausage & Mushroom Pizzetta$16.00

Eggplant Rollatini$15.00

Calamari Fritti$17.00

Arancini$12.00

Secondi

Mamma's Spaghetti & Meatballs$19.00

Wild Boar Ragú$26.00

Chicken Parmigiana$27.00

Funghi Risotto$23.00

Pan Roasted Salmon$26.00

Rigatoni a la Vodka$20.00

Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi$25.00

Nonna's Bolognese$24.00

Pork Chop$29.00

Steak Florentine$36.00

Dolci

Gelato del Giorno$5.00

Limoncello Cake$9.00

Tiramisu$9.00

Mini Cannoli Trio$9.00

Pick of The Week

TGIF: Pasta del Giorno

Thursday Farmers Market Special

Bottomless Pasta$28.00

Sunday Supper$30.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Madre Osteria offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Madre Osteria restaurant rated?

Is Madre Osteria currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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