Massa' is an Italian restaurant and wine bar that is brought to life by father and son team, Pasquale and Francesco Coli. In business together for more than a decade, they open Massa' as their second venture. Pasquale serves as Massa' executive chef and brings his expertise of the Italian cuisine to life through a classic menu-‑his specialty being seafood. Massa' features a variety of Italian dishes on its menu with an accent on fresh fish and seafood sourced worldwide and flown in daily, in addition to an array of seasonal specials.
The name of the restaurant, Massa', short for masseria, is an old-world country farmhouse on an estate often found in Puglia, where Pasquale and Francesco were born. The restaurant was completely renovated for a "farmhouse" ambiance with a planked vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling stone fireplace and wood floors. The wood throughout is reclaimed wood over 100 years old sourced from barn houses in New England adding to the authentic, rustic feel.
"Maybe I should have realized that on a holiday, it gives restaurants the right to rip people off by forcing them to eat from a prix fix menu. It starts with an offer of a glass of champagne and then that was retracted because that was only for the brunch menu. Ordered a steak for dinner at $60 per person and was served 6 slices of steak and not a full steak at 8 to 10 ounces.
Very disappointed in the cost and the value we received that night."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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"Food was very good. We had buratta, calamari and tuna apps. Gnocci, carbonara pasta and linguni w clams dinners. Canoli and molten chocolate cake desserts were very good. Service was lacking from the start. There were several empty tables but we had to wait (aft 9pm), it looked as though the hostess and everyone was moving very slow or busy with everything but service. It also seemed too long before we were served our cocktails (but our water was poured right away). Bread also came out late and the basket seemed to be thrown together with small cut up pieces (odd), our second basket came out better. Maybe they were busy earlier and just tired(?)."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"Food was delicious, waiter was good but the time between courses was much too long. We were there 2 hours before receiving our entrees!!! Same with those around us."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"My husband & I had a wonderful experience at Massa this past Saturday night. The food was really delicious, we shared two appetizers, the burrata & the braised artichoke hearts (the artichokes were beyond!). For our entrees we ordered the spaghetti carbonara and the rigatoni in vodka sauce - - we were very pleased. The service was pleasant & attentive and we never felt rushed. Also, you can not beat the space, it is cozy & beautiful. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"The owner is fabulous, very welcoming, and friendly. Our waiter Carmine was the best they just don't come better. The food was all delicious, it was hard to pick from the menu because everything sounded so good. The presentation made it look very delicious. Overall the restaurant was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it. Parking could be an issue if they are having a large party, but you can park in the lot to Chase Bank on 125, just a shirt walk to the restaurant, and the entrance was not where you would expected! But everything else is worth the hassle!!!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"The food at Massa is well prepared, tasty and well presented. The venue, the old Heathcote Tavern, as always, offers a lovely atmosphere. The server, however, was not interested, and, as a table for two looking for a relaxed dinner, our entree came too quickly after our drinks and entree. Thus the three rather than four stars. . We will come back as a party of four to see whether service improves. But on a quiet weekday night a table for two should not be rushed."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"Had a great brunch at Massa this past weekend. Food was great as was the very attentive service. There were many breakfast/lunch items with choice of appetizer and entree on the price fix menu. We ate in the main dining room with fireplace. Would highly recommend it for a group get together and especially any special occasion."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"Wonderful room, friendly staff, better than average food, but not first rank food. Worth visiting and supporting for the overall experience and reasonable prices."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"We love Massa! We eat there about 3 times a month and enjoy sitting at the bar although the restaurant area is also very beautiful. On Thursday and Friday nights they have an awesome guitar player/singer! The food is delicious and there is a nice wine selection. Francesco and Joseph (owner/manager) make you feel right at home. We have had nothing but great experiences at Massa and will continue going there."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot
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Review 16 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"We enjoyed an excellent meal during Restaurant Week. We were lucky enough to sit downstairs, right in front of the fireplace. I would recommend the front rooms, not the back room behind the bar. The food was creatively prepared, fresh and delicious. We had the veal, chicken and salmon, and all were well prepared. I would highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"The food was quite average.. salmon smelled very fishy. They did not have one of the desserts listed. good selection on menu. 25$ bottle of wine with special menu which was nice."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 18 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"We went to Massa for a very special surprise for my daughter. We had notified Massa and the were totally into helping us with the surprise. They went out of their way to make the surprise happen. It couldn't have worked better. Our dinner, drinks and desert were fabulous. Always a wonderful time at Massa."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"Outstanding. I have been driving past Massa for years and I am sad that it took me so long to eat there. The service, food and decor were great. I would definitely go back."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"We were treated very rudely at the check in. If we hadn't been there many times before, it may have been a big factor for future dining. The food, as always, was good but the service was very slow."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"This was our second trip to Massa and we were not disapppinted. The food was good, the service excellent (our waiter Carmine was wonderful) and the ambience very attractive."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"First time here. The food was absolutely fantastic. I has the pollo martini and my wife had the fontina cheese veal. Both plates were excellent. We had our 4month old baby with us and the staff was very accommodating. Will definitely return."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"Good for you Massa, great restaurant week menu. His place was packed...they live music was good...seat was SOS so...they could not give me the seat I requested..but i was not put in a corner..still had a respectful location ...food great..service ...awesome.. Will be back.."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 26 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"Dining room is warm and rustic with cathedral ceiling covered in barn wood planks. Also the large stone fireplace adds to the romance. Upper balcony adds a nice dining option. Service was very friendly and accomodating. Both the infused pinapple and berry vodka martinis were delicious. Appetizers were very good especially the Shisito peppers and the the Aracini italian rice balls. Both entrees (Pollo Martini and Veal Saltimboca) exploded with flavor and were nicely prepared and presented. Both food portions and prices were reasonable. Though the owner/chef was sitting with a customer at the upstairs bar he did take the time to acknowledged us when we left and was even helpful with providing driving directions. Very plesant dining experien"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"The night we were there was quite crowded but we were seated Right on time. The service was good the food very good but it was So noisy people had to shout to have conversation. Next time I will go on a week night."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 28 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"We asked for a romantic table and they gave us an outstanding table. Great fireplace. Great menu. Very knowledgable server. Service was awesome. Meal was fresh and very good."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 30 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"We have had good experiences at Massa, but this was not good for our party of four. Eggplant rollatine appetizer had scant and bland sauce. Caesar salad had cheese shavings but no discernible dressing. The orange roughy and branzino both tasted fishy and otherwise not well seasoned. Our friends' food was also substandard. We will not return in the near future."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
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Review 32 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"Too noisy where I sat. I could not hear conversation at our table of six except for two friends on either side of me. Had unfortunate overcharging incident that luckily my husband caught. One bottle of wine became two on the bill and even at a higher price for each."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
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Review 33 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"This was our first time at Massa...There is a great bar that you can have either a pre or post dinner drink..Great ambiance. Really liked the different levels with semi private tables...The food was excellent..The service was great...We would definitely go back...Overall a great dining experience!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 34 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"We enjoyed coming here. We were unsure because we've heard mixed reviews from people we know. Our server was very attentive and brought out all our dishes in a timely manner.
The artichoke appetizer was good. It lacked seasoning so it was a different taste for us unlike making them at home. It was light so you could really taste the artichoke but it needed something more. The salads were delish & generously portioned. The pastas while generously portioned as well were nothing out of the ordinary. The gnocchi while homemade were overpowered by the one dimensional arrabiata type sauce.
We will return because of the great service & nice atmosphere. We'll try again with non pasta entrees & those great salads!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2005
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Review 36 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"This restaurant has an elegant, cozy atmosphere with a beautiful fireplace and several levels where diners are seated. This minimizes the noise level which for me was nice. The food was delicious and the service courteous and efficient-no waiting for anything. Our server was not very familiar with the wine list but we picked an excellent bottle on our own. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I will dine there again."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2002
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 37 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"food was excellent. Atmosphere great, we ate there as a belated Valentine's dinner.... romantic setting. Only down was the desert, we had the cheese cake, nothing to write home about."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 39 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"2 bad points - We were first given a table next to the entrance door, which we changed. We ordered a second bottle of wine only to be told that they had run out of that wine. I find that extremelt annoying"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
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Review 40 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"I would hoghly recommend Massa. The meats tasted very fresh almost like an organic quality. The roaring stone fireplace really set the mood for Valentine's Day. Very attentive service for such a busy night."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 43 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"I have been here several times this time was on valentines day we all had a great time The service was excellent as well as the food. I will definitely keep coming back and recommend Massa to friends and Family."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 45 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"Sitting at bar with mom and sis. Just finished the braised artichoke hearts. Soooooo good. Onto main course which will not disappoint. I love this place!"
Dined on 02/03/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 49 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
"I was disappointed with this place. I was hoping to find authentic italian cuisine in a quaint, more local feeling spot but this place was very crowded and the music was annoying techno. The food was ok - I lived in Milan, Italy for 5 years so maybe my expectations were too high. The food was good, but nothing special or outstanding. But the worst thing about this place is the service. First we had to wait at the bar because we arrived a bit early for our reservation. We waited for about 15 minutes just to get drinks and to get refills was a complete joke. The 2 bartenders just ignored us. Then when we sat down to eat, the waiter was friendly but the food took a really long time and no one came to check on us."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 50 for Massa' Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar