Umbria
Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 338-1000
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Broad Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-12am, Fri 11:30am-2am, Sat-Sun 5pm-2am
Message from Umbria
The "Green Heart of Italy"
- 5 flrs dining & entertainment
- Private Dining & Events
- 2005 Best New Restaurant
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Editorial Review for Umbria – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
Umbria, which resides in the five-story former home of Trattoria Il Panino, has become a favorite among downtown's captains of commerce and visiting executives. The three upper floors house a weekends-only dance club and stylish lounge, while diners fill the two lower levels (the second floor provides an impressive spot for private functions and business dinners). Patrons are attended to by efficient servers while gazing at the bustling open kitchen's wood grill.
The Food
Imported and specialty ingredients dot the menu: ravioli is filled with Neapolitan ricotta, while a savory Bolognese sauce includes slow-cooked wild boar. Exceptionally fresh seafood dominates the list of starters (enormous New Zealand mussels, grilled calamari stuffed with spicy homemade sausage). Pasta dishes include delicate handmade lobster ravioli and fettuccelle with house-cured pancetta. Big-ticket entrees (organic "long bone" veal chop, wood-fired King salmon with proscuitto rago) are popular with the expense account set.
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Insider Tips
When to GoContact the restaurant to learn about its regional wine dinners.
Know Before You GoThe ultra-chic nightclub and lounge opens at 10pm on weekends and carries a $15 cover charge.
User Reviews for Umbria
04/08/2008 Posted by katiekat60
I recently made a reservation for 10 ladies two weeks in advance. The evening was a celebration of a co-worker having married. By the way, we are all 55+. We were greeted by waiter telling us we had better order quickly because they were busy. After spending over $650, and approx. 2 hours at our table, as soon as we finished our coffee and paid the check we were asked to vacate the table because they needed it! Very embarassing to say the least. My complaint to the manager illicited no response in the way of any compensation, this was after a personal discussion with her, a follow up phone call and an e-mail which was never answered. There are now 10 ladies in Boston who will never frequent this restaurant around the corner from our office nor recommend it to anyone else. Beware if you have a large group!
Cons: rude and rushed service
10/19/2007 Posted by paced
Very overpriced for average at best food. Entrees ran around $40 each. For that price I expect them to step it up on the quality of the food. Lamb was not very good and the Filet was average. Portions rather small. I left feeling like I had just gotten ripped off. Dinner for two with tip and a reasonably priced wine was pushing $200 (no dessert). Service is average and the atmosphere is nice. The bar seems a nice place for a drink, but I would not recommend. This was for dinner.
Pros: Nice atmosphere
Cons: Overpriced, average food
