Share(617) 892-4483
1 Charles St S
(Stuart Street)
Boston,
MA
02116
42.3525
-71.0675
Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Beacon Hill
Hours:
Mon-Tue, Sun 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
Wed-Sat 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm
Price:
$$$$
Avila
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Avila
The Owner
Avila
Owner
Avila Modern Mediterranean is a bright spot in the city's exciting dining scene. It's the latest from Steve DiFillippo, owner of Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, one of Boston's most popular and successful restaurants. Avila is named in honor of DiFillippo's mother in a nod to her maiden name. Avila Modern Mediterranean menu is inspired by her many dishes that originated from her family's native land, the Azores. Avila Modern Mediterranean is a stunning new restaurant of approximately 8,000 square feet. The restaurant was designed by Steve Todisco of Design Resources in Lynnfield,…
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
In Short – Sharing ownership with Davio's, which is located down the street and sports a similarly pricey menu, Avila features dishes from Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and France. Fresh, seasonal ingredients dot the menu, and most items are made in-house (hand-rolled gnocchi and fruity sorbets). Soft colors and lots of natural light make for a welcoming dining environment. Those seated near the bustling open kitchen or handsome bar have plenty to look at.
07/12/09
Perfect Pre-Theater Experience
by Kdickinson at Citysearch
Avila is THE perfect place to kick off the evening before seeing a show. I was pleasantly surprised by the vibe which was classy yet casual enough to not feel stuffy - high ceilings, beautiful art work and a variety of seating options, including bar, tables and counter seats facing the open kitchen. Our server was very knowledgeable and provided several sound suggestions. The drinks were amazing, especially the bar tender’s latest creation called "Summer Lovin" featuring homemade passion fruit sorbet, with citron vodka, cointreau and fresh basil. The menu offers a wide variety Mediterranean dishes (too many to choose from) that are creative but not overly eccentric. Everything we sampled was simply delicious. Attentive service kept us on pace to make our show with time to spare. They even offer a pre-theater menu which allows you to come back for coffee and dessert after the theater. I strongly suggest the valet parking for $16 which covers the whole night (up until 11)! Avila is a great find!
- Pros: menu variety, food, environment, valet, close to theaters
06/30/09
superb!
by bpetruccelli at Citysearch
Went there with my husband and we ended up sitting at the "chefs table" because the chairs were too high or the tables too low for us... (couldn't figure it out).. anyway the chef's table was romantic and wonderful to watch this amazing team work together.
We had the tuna tartar and the Escargots for appetizers and then moved on to Sea Bass and Veal..everything was simply amazing!!!! We will most definitely go back!!!
- Pros: try the Escargots !!! simply delicious !
- Cons: uncomfortable chairs.
09/17/08
Disappointing meal and waitstaff
by adry0105 at Citysearch
The four of us had very high hopes as we love Davio's (same restaurant group). The waitress spoke so highly of the crispy bass that all four of us ordered it. When we asked her about the preparation, she did not provide any details other than it was her favorite item on the menu. She had not told us that it would have many bones and that it was served whole, with the head on the fish. The fish was bland, not much flavor and a small portion of fish. We guessed we were supposed to be wowed by the presentation, but the quality of the fish was subpar. More importantly, when we expressed that we were not happy with the boney fish, she was not at all sympathetic. Salads and sides were average. Bartender was friendly. Nothing special about this experience at all.
- Pros: Bartender was friendly
- Cons: Food unimpressive, waitstaff uncaring
The Details on Avila
Save Money:
Budget-minded diners can sit at the bar and order off the more limited, and less expensive, bar menu (kobe beef pizzas, River Rock beef burger, Davio's Philly cheesesteak spring rolls).
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch, Theater District Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Avila
- Bar scene
- Late night dining
- Sunday brunch
Avila Modern Mediterranean is a bright spot in the city's exciting dining scene. It's the latest from Steve DiFillippo, owner of Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, one of Boston's most popular and successful restaurants.
Avila is named in honor of DiFillippo's mother in a nod to her maiden name. Avila Modern Mediterranean menu is inspired by her many dishes that originated from her family's native land, the Azores.
Avila Modern Mediterranean is a stunning new restaurant of approximately 8,000 square feet. The restaurant was designed by Steve Todisco of Design Resources in Lynnfield, Mass. The ceilings in the main dining room soar and the room fills up with tantalizing aromas wafting in from the open kitchen. The dining area is warmed in hues of golden yellow, cinnamon and terra-cotta.
