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The Melting Pot - Somerville

Located close to the Bridgewater Commons Mall in historic downtown Somerville, The Melting Pot brings a truly unique upscale/casual dining experience to Central New Jersey. At The Melting Pot, fondue becomes a memorable and interactive four-course dining experience where patrons can "dip into something different."

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, a long overdue date night, or celebrating with a group, The Melting Pot of Somerville is perfect for any occasion. Tailor your visit with a four-course dining experience including cheese fondue, salad, entree and dessert. Or, come by for fondue cheese paired with that perfect glass of wine from our extensive selection. That's not to say, we haven't had more than a few stop by to satisfy that chocolate craving after a movie.

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28 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
(28 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 28 reviews
5 stars
(8)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
1.7 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(20)
  • romantic(15)
  • good for groups(13)
  • fit for foodies(6)
  • notable wine list(5)
  • neighborhood gem(3)
The Melting Pot - Somerville Reviews List
Review 1 for The Melting Pot - Somerville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A great spot for couples and groups

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was the first time my wife and I dined at The Melting Pot. Among all of the restaurants in Somerville, this one truly stands out with its concept. Our waiter was very friendly, knowledgeable of the menu and guided us through the process of how to cook our food in the fondue pots. I would recommend choosing the 4 course specials, which save you a couple of dollars compared to ordering a-la-carte. The ambiance is perfect for fondue-style dining.
My only criticism is directed toward the diners that were there Saturday night: DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILDREN. We are all paying a premium for a unique dining experience, and it is incredibly rude toward the other customers and the restaurant staff to deal with their yelling and running around."
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Melting Pot - Somerville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great time!

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Went to the Melting Pot for a birthday dinner and it was a wonderful experience. The staff was helpful with their menus and pricing and the overall experience was great."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 3 for The Melting Pot - Somerville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Not up to Par

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We have been to many Melting Pots and on this evening it was not up to par. They seated our server with 4 or 5 tables at the same time. Because we were "vets" he served us, but really gave us very little attention. He was personable and efficient, but part of the Melting Pot experience is the server interaction and he just didn't have time. Secondly, I received a coupon by email that said we had a gift of 6 chocolate covered strawberries. When we got home I opened the box there were 3. Not sure if I read something wrong, but I feel pretty sure it said 6. Finally, the servings seems to have gotten smaller in the last year. Not sure if that is restaurant specific or the whole chain. That is disappointing. Also, BRING BACK ONION RINGS!!!!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 4 for The Melting Pot - Somerville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great local chain

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Dined on 5/16/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This is the third Melting Pot I've visited, and it was exactly what I expected. Great fondue, friendly staff, quality breads/meats/desserts. Brownie bites covered in dark chocolate are how I wish I could end every meal."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for The Melting Pot - Somerville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food service is ok

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went here to celebrate our anniversary. The food was delicious, however, our server lacked service. We asked for water, we got our cheese fondue and our salad before we got water. We had to flag down a manager to bring us water. From that point on the manager kept checking on our table. We really enjoyed our meal but the service definitely took away from it."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for The Melting Pot - Somerville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had a great time

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We enjoyed the experience, the flexibility we were offered with different diners needing options, and our server was a patient, friendly and very helpful young man!! Very nice wine choices. The only down was the items they give for dessert fondue. The consensus was that the cheesecake, strawberries, pound cake are great, the rest they can keep."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2007
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for The Melting Pot - Somerville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always a fun evening. Service

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Always a fun evening. Service was great. Enjoyed the evening."
Dined on 04/04/2013
 2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 8 for The Melting Pot - Somerville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

good but slightly over priced.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Portions are reasonable and quite filling, although overall it's a little overpriced. ~$50 per head."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic
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Review 9 for The Melting Pot - Somerville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We took advantage of there

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We took advantage of there Sunday Lunch Special and it was wonderful. Plenty of food to enjoy followed by a chocolate fondue!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 10 for The Melting Pot - Somerville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our favorite romantic spot

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Our favorite romantic spot for dinner. Quiet, nicely paced meal. Perfect date night out for all couples."
Dined on 02/13/2013
 2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for The Melting Pot - Somerville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

experience vs. food

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"You pay more for the experience then food. The food is decent but not worth the high price tag. Fun date night. However, I prefer to spend that kind of money on finer food."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 12 for The Melting Pot - Somerville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a very enjoyable time.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We had a very enjoyable time. Fixed menu was perfect for Valentine's Day and the waiter was extremely friendly and helpful being as this was out first time there. Having a booth to ourselves was also a plus which lessened the noise and added to the romantic side. We will return soon."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2009
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Melting Pot - Somerville
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
1.9 / 3
Moderate