Porcini's

68 School St
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: (617) 924-2221
Fax: (617) 923-8059

6 Reviews | Write a Review

Price:: $$$

Cross Street:: Cypress Street

Best of Citysearch:: Mediterranean Food 2004

Hours:: Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm

Message from Porcini's

Fresh Mediterranean cuisine in a comfortable, cozy and warm place

Reserve the garden patio
Antipasto platter
Affordable wine list

We're flattered by the praise we've received. Would it be immodest to say we're not really surprised?

The Phantom called ours this year's Best Pasta and put us in the Phantom 100!

From the Phantom Gourmet:

"Porcini's has the feel of an intimate European cafe. An open kitchen, colorful tiles and murals, and a glowing fireplace set the tone. The Mediterranean menu offers a wide range of choices, but it's the pasta and risotto specials that have been garnering praise above all. Pasta dishes include Penne Bolognese, the classic Southern Italian meat and tomato sauce, feather-light potato gnocchi, and angel hair with basil, garlic, and tomato. The risottos change daily, but on Phantom's visit, he enjoyed a delectable Fisherman's Risotto. Phantom's Favorite: Risotto"

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Editorial Review for Porcini's – by Citysearch Staff

In Short
With dishes from Italy, Greece, France and Morocco, Porcini's menu can truly be classified as "Mediterranean." There are more than 40 wines available by the bottle. The cozy dining area basks in the warm glow of a fireplace. Come summertime, patrons can enjoy their wild mushroom strudel, veal osso buco and shrimp pappardelle on the garden patio.

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User Reviews for Porcini's

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Very Friendly

08/17/2007 Posted by dollyp83

This place is great the food was "just like moms" coming from an Italian american background my taste buds are use to salty, seasoned, & yummy food. FRIENDLY service, fast service, great parking.

Pros: friendly, yummy

Cons: none

It's over-rated

09/04/2005 Posted by giligulu

I went there because of their high rating and came out disappointed. I couldn't even finish their signature risotto and their mussels were so salty! However, the waitress at the bar was really friendly. Service was prompt.

Pros: Great service

Cons: So-so food

Response from this business

Come back!!

Posted on 04/17/2008

Apparently we had an off night, but your experience is not typical. We pride ourselves on our food and our staff. We are pleased that the server was friendly but hope that you will give us another try, we deserve our high rating and think we deserve another chance.

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Editor's Review

One of the Boston area's most dependable spots for Mediterranean cuisine, located in the heart of Watertown. See the full editorial review.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

Parking

Hours

Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm
Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm

Dress Code

Casual to dressy

Cuisines

Seafood
Mediterranean

Payment Types

MasterCard
American Express
Visa

Meal Price

Amenities

Date Spot

Recognition for Porcini's

2004	Audience Winner - Mediterranean Food

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68 School St
Watertown, MA 02472

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