Chiara Bistro

09/17/08

Cozy, neighborhood feel

by adry0105 at Citysearch

The atmosphere is homey and unpretentious. The hostess, who we think is the owner, was very welcoming. The dining room is simple and it is not too loud to carry on a conversation. The food was very good on each of the three occasions that we have dined here, and the desserts are yummy. The waitstaff is attentive, but not overbearing. It is a nice place to meet friends and enjoy very good food, without going in to Boston or Providence.

• Pros: Unpretentious, very good food, nice waitstaff
• Cons: none

02/16/08

Excellent Service, Good Atmosphere & Very Good Food

by jpmerc423 at Citysearch

Chira's atmosphere is soothing with just the right level of lighting and background noise. The decor was warm and welcoming on a cold winter's evening - and the fireplace is a nice touch.

The service was nearly perfect - from the hostess to our watress and the support staff. Friendly, prompt, couteous, attentive, and error free.

The French Onion Soup, while a bit sweeter than I normally prefer, had fantastic flavor and was top notch. The skirt stake was very flavorful and was cooked exactly the way I had requested. The Sea Salt and Horseradish Fires did not "dumb down" the meal at all.

While not inexpensive, Chiara delivers the value I expect for the price. We will return.

• Pros: Service, Atmosphere
• Cons: A bit pricey, but delivers a decent value.

02/14/08

Wonderful dinner!

by dawnrusso at Citysearch

I'm not sure I went to the same Chiara the other reviews describe. I know I have the right restaurant though. Chiara does have a bar and a considerable wine list. The wine list is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars. The wine is expensive - most are $10/glass. But the food was delicious. I had the duck and my husband had the lamb. The marscapone polenta could be a dessert it's so rich. The waitstaff was very attentive without being bothersome. It was a Tuesday night, so I can't say what the weekend is like. We would definitely go back. It was a great special occasion restaurant for us because it is on the pricey side.