Via Matta Review

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Via Matta

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.7/5

Fodor's Review:

Abuzz with well-heeled locals every night, the city's most stylish Italian spot is paradoxically one of its simplest on the culinary front. The kitchen's emphasis is on fresh, intensely flavored ingredients in traditional dishes like pappardelle with rabbit, chestnuts, dates, and olives and Sicilian tuna salad mixed with white beans and grilled zucchini. The abutting enoteca (café)—all mosaic tile and dim lighting—serves daily pizzas and is the perfect spot for a rendezvous or a nightcap.

  • Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
  • Metro: Arlington

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by gyppielou from Boston on 3/4/09
Two can easily make a meal at the bar ordering the crunchy eggplant, the mushroom arancini and a carafe of the house red and their delicious bread and basil infused olive oil

Member Rating: 4.6
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 4.0

Reviewed by bachslunch from US on 12/3/08
With Sorellina, this is one of the city's best upscale Italian spots not in the North End. Fancy digs, solid service, very good and often creative food. A little expensive, but a good choice in this price range and location.

Member Rating: 4.8
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 4.0
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