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Farmstead Table Reviews List

Farmstead Table

The Zagat Buzz blog is reporting that Farmstead Table is planning to open on Union Street, taking over the former India Paradise spot. According to Zagat, the husband-and-wife team behind the upcoming eatery are looking to feature a contemporary take on "countryside New England" fare, with such dishes as roast chicken, braised short ribs, and lamb shank. The restaurant will have seating for 48, including 4 seats at the bar and 10 seats in the lounge, and an outdoor deck that will come later will have a capacity of 25. It appears that the interior of the dining spot will be rustic in nature, with antique furnishings and tables made from barn wood.
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229 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(229 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 229 reviews
5 stars
(90)
4 stars
(94)
3 stars
(36)
2 stars
(9)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
1.9 / 3
Moderate
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  • neighborhood gem(153)
  • fit for foodies(135)
  • great for lunch(47)
  • special occasion(31)
  • romantic(18)
  • kid-friendly(9)
Farmstead Table Reviews List
Review 1 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Newton Centre

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Dined on 5/14/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Another wonderful addition to the neighborhood!"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Mother's Day

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Dined on 5/12/2013
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
"had a lovely time, delicious special of Sword Fish with Asparagus and fingerling potatoes cooked to perfection..ordered a cupcake as a special desert treat to split with my guests but alas it arrived and it was almost frozen, frosting hard as a rock and the cake was so cold to the touch. They had no microwave to just warm it up a bit and no way of resolving the problem so we declined the desert and were very dissapointed that such a treat had not been carefully thought out."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Delicious food. Waiter could have been more informative. Should have told us the price of a bottle of wine that we ordered. It was very pricey and I am sure we could have gotten one a lot less money."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Fresh simple food

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Nice place, good food and friendly service."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great neighborhood gem

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Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food is creative, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the service is un-rushed. We had a lovely night out and will definitely come back - and bring friends. Make reservations - there are not very many tables."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

3rd visit a little disappointing

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This is my 3rd visit to this restaurant the first 2 were perfect and the last less so I ordered different main courses but the salad which I found to be sublime the first time was hurried out of the kitchen the last timeThe dressing was left behind. the dessert of baklava was only fair and perhaps was not baked on the premises The syrup on the top was not good and not enough of it"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Mixed review

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The beet/arugula salad and the bread were excellent, as was my glass of rose.
The beef burger was bland, dry, and overrated by the server. The cheese was hard to find. The fries were room temp and bland.
Conclusion: the food is uneven.
But a refreshing noise level: I could actually hear everything my friend said to me.
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Dined on 5/01/2013
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Review 8 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

We went to Farmstead Table

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went to Farmstead Table for lunch on a Sunday. The menu was quite limited and I was surprised that there were no brunch type items. Two of us had dishes made with chicken breasts that were overdone and tough. One of them, a chicken breast on a bed of vegetables had very few vegetables. The service was quite slow even though there were few diners at that time. I was disappointed as I had heard positive things from others."
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2006
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Review 9 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice, fresh, carefully thought

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Nice, fresh, carefully thought through cuisine. Wahoo salad was superb."
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was delicious, atmosphere

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food was delicious, atmosphere was mellow and friendly. We enjoyed our lunch at a slow pace, along with a few cocktails."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The vegetarian dish was amazing.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The vegetarian dish was amazing. Great waitstaff and quaint restaurant."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Everything was really delicious!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Everything was really delicious! Lot's of choices in appetizers, entrees a bit limited but "something for everyone". Very cute decor."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good appetizers. Entrees disappoint

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Enjoyed the appetizers- special arugula rhubarb salad and the cheese plate. Was less fond of the entrees. The fish special was disappointing- hake was rather tasteless and the sauce didn't impress. The pierogis were good."
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2011
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Review 14 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great care was given to everything.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"great care was given to everything."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Unfortunately, we did not

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Unfortunately, we did not enjoy the food. One person in our group was happy with his meal. The service was fair. Three of us had the fish special, one didn't eat it after tasting it. She didn't complain, but when the plates were removed, the server didn't inquire as to why she left her meal and didn't want to take it home. I don't think any of us plan on returning. Also, the menu is very limited."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2012
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Review 16 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A Neighborhood Favorite

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Consistency is the name of the game at Farmstead. I have now dined here several times, and always leave having enjoyed a wonderful meal in a comfortable atmosphere. I don't know what they do to vegetables here, but they have never tasted so good. Their carrot appetizer is amazing. For entrees, their chicken is my favorite, served with beautiful mushrooms, other in-season vegetables and a perfectly silky puree. And the spelt bread is outstanding. A neighborhood favorite for sure."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My salad was interesting,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My salad was interesting, fresh and delicious!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A rare find!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Another unbelievable dinner. 100% simple, clean,delicious,great value for the money. Can't ask for more from a restaurant. Looking forward to many more find dinning experience in this small but great tasting restaurant. Thank you."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

I was disappointed. Very spare

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I was disappointed. Very spare furnishings, no ambiance at all, really...just a basic sort of 'diner' set up. the food was good, not great - and was priced as if it would be a lot better than just 'good'. It did seem fresh and it was tasty - but no more. The wait-staff was friendly, if not exactly attentive...they also stuck our party of four at a table likely intended for two, even though there were plenty of larger tables available. All in all, the experience didn't live up to my expectations."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 20 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Freshest and finest ingredients

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Freshest and finest ingredients cooked to perfection. There is a limited menu so check website before going to be sure the chef is preparing something you like."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 21 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My husband and I had a lovely

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My husband and I had a lovely meal. We loved the spelt bread and sweet butter as well as our appetizers, the rabbit terrine and the gnocchi. The terrine and its accompaniments were outstanding. We enjoyed the beet salad as well, although the arugula on top was dry. I might have preferred the beets and other items on top of the arugula, or a very light dressing on the greens.
We shared the "pierogi" and were quite disappointed. The dish resembled an empanada much more than a pierogi, and lacked the full flavor I would expect from mushrooms. The quinoa was bland and unattractive: try red quinoa next time. Delicious puree though. We also loved our dessert, the apple bread pudding with ginger ice cream. Very nice waiter."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very difficult to park on

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very difficult to park on Red Sox game nights since restaurant is across from the T station!"
Dined on 04/10/2013
 2006
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Review 23 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

New gift to the neighborhood

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This restaurant is a welcome addition to the growing Newton food scene. Good solid food, way better than most, and an easy going warm atmosphere."
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not so special

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Soup was blah, not much taste. Chicken was moist but tasteless. The calamari was so salty I stopped eating it. The waitress was indifferent and should be pursuing another career. And then they brought the dinners and did not know who ordered what. A crime when charging as much as they do at Farmstead Table. Good food at half the price, not so at their prices"
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2005
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Review 25 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Kitchen was unprepared for

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Kitchen was unprepared for busy Sunday lunch. We kept on having to remind the waiter what we ordered. Did not receive our popover until meal was over. We would see our entrees come out and go to a different table. The owner/chef/baker came out a few times to address some concerns but had a very unpleasant manner. Will not go again. Nice concept but poor execution."
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2010
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Review 26 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

A lot of hype for very little.

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A lot of hype for very little. Tiny, cramped restaurant with little-to-no ambience. A limited menu, which would have been ok if the food was really wonderful, which it wasn't mediocre at best and too pricey to be a neighborhood gem. Glad we can cross this off our list."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2004
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Review 27 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Terrific food for lunch, nice

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Terrific food for lunch, nice bright setting and good service. Will be back"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food is simple but well

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food is simple but well prepared, hot and tasty. We heard it was worth the effort to get a reservation and the general view is accurate. We will return. The cheese plate was amazing for the price for those cheese lovers out there."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2004
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Review 29 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious American cuisine

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Delicious American cuisine served casually but very well."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

First time there. Although

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"First time there. Although open table showed them as full, there were quite a few tables open when we arrived at 7 (a Tuesday night). We ordered appetizers and they were literally on the table in 2-3 minutes - it was a little disconcerting - got them before we even got our wine. They were both very good. For entrees were also quite good - we really could taste and liked the uber-fresh ingredients. The bread, as advertised, was excellent.
As others have noted the service was erratic. First the salad and soup came so fast, then a long wait for the entry, then a long wait to get the check and credit card taken. There are so many great new restaurants now open in Newton that we'd return but not a go-to for us. Needs some polishing."
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2006
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Review 31 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Not perfect but very, very nice

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The menu at Farmstead Table is always very intriguing. In general the sides that come with the proteins are really interesting. However, to date, execution has been a bit uneven. On three visits the chicken dish was perfect, but on each visit one member of my party, on this visit it was me, had a dish that didn't quite work out. This time it was a beautiful pork chop that arrived too rare and then way overdone. My carrot bisque was missing the curry that was promised on the menu. All that said, the service is so thoughtful and the chef came out to apologize, so I will be going back. The in house baked bread is worth a visit all by itself."
Dined on 04/02/2013
 2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful salmon, calimari.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Wonderful salmon, calimari. The chef poked his head out of the kitchen a few times to check on us- which was really a nice thing. It's pricey ( they were out of the $8.00 glass of wine so we ended up with the $29 1/2 bottle) and it added up with just one appetizer, one salad and one main for 2 of us. But the food was exquisite. So worth it for a special occasion."
Dined on 04/02/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 33 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First visit--very impressed

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"First visit--very impressed with dinner"
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 34 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Consistently Great Fare

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The key to a good restaurant and its growth is consistency. The uniquely prepared food at Farmstead and its freshness each time you visit makes this a truly fine spot where you can never go wrong. I will continue to return frequently, both for lunch and dinner."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 35 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A wonderful surprise! Great

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"A wonderful surprise! Great food, service, and atmosphere. Will definitely be back."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Wonderfully fresh food prepared

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderfully fresh food prepared in a consistently unusual way. Love this place."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 37 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Visited farmstead for lunch

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Visited farmstead for lunch - a lovely, charming restaurant. The food was wonderful, as was the service. Will defintiely go back, again and again."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 38 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Newton finally has some good

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Newton finally has some good new restaurants. While this one isn't perfect, the ambiance and quality of the food make it a welcome addition to the neighborhood. My hake (the special) was nicely prepared, though it could have been more flavorful. My husband love the pierogis (he ordered the vegetarian option)."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 39 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not a good lunch menu. Limited

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Not a good lunch menu. Limited choices if you want to eat light.
Offerings choice of tea in a cup or pot is so ridiculous! If you have pots, why serve tea just in a cup? What's the extra charge for? 1/2 a cup of hot water?"
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2011
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Review 40 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Farmstead HURRY UP?

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I met 2 friends for dinner mid-week for a 5:45 reservation. 2 of the 3 of us were on time and we were seated right away. Our friend was stuck in traffic and was about 45 minutes late. While we waited we were offered water but nothing else. The hostess came by to let us know that our table would be needed at 7:45 for another reservation. Translation? We needed to hurry up. It set an unnecessary tone to our night. We felt rushed and when our friend arrived we quickly looked at the menu to move things along.. Given a restaurant of this quality I was dissapointed in this unprofessional approach. As it turned out tables cleared well before 7:45 and our table wasn't needed. Food was decent but was soured by the pressure to hurry."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 41 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

I was excited to try this

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I was excited to try this place because of their choice of healthy ingrediets. I had grilled grass-fed beef burger with french fries and aioli. French fries were amazing and aioli was good enough. The burger had beef patty, bacon, and cheese. It was too heavy for me without any vegie on a burger, so I could not finish it. The burger would have been so much better if it had tomato, lettuce, onion, etc. Ambience was good for lunch. Waitor was annoying. Like another person said below, he kept hovering in that small dining room which made us feel awkward."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2008
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 42 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Had lunch with a friend on

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Had lunch with a friend on a weekday. Food was fresh and good. But waiter was annoying because he kept trying to clear my plate before I had finished eating, and my glass which still had some of my beverage in it. Even after I had indicated to him that we weren't rushing and would be there a while, he kept hovering close to the table in the small dining room. Otherwise, a really nice place. I'll return, and just hope for a different waitperson."
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2005
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Review 43 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Absolutely amazing experience,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Absolutely amazing experience, every single item on the menu was tasty!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 44 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was exquisite - so

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food was exquisite - so uniquely prepared, incredibly fresh, and bursting with flavor due to the creativity and knowledge of the chef. It was an intimate atmosphere - quiet, romantic, and the service was just right -- not too much hovering, but attentive. Very enjoyable - I would definitely go again and again."
Dined on 03/10/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 45 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I'll Have What She's Having

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Farmstead Table is truly a neighborhood gem. I've been four times and thoroughly enjoyed every meal. The fresh bread is delicious.
I raved so much about the steak that I reminded my husband of Meg Ryan in "When Harry met Sally".
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Dined on 03/19/2013
 2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I was excited to try this

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I was excited to try this restaurant based on the enthusiastic recommendations of friends who enjoy dining out. I appreciate that they do not overfill the plates, but the portions were skimpy and the prices were high for what was served. The bread was quite good and was probably made at the restaurant, a rarity today. There are very few items to choose from on the menu. I understand they are serving what is fresh and it was fresh, but I wasn't bowled over by any of the three entrees on our table. There are other places I enjoy considerably more. The desserts going by us looked very good, but we did not have enough time to partake."
Dined on 03/17/2013
 2008
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Review 47 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Lovely new neighborhood little

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Lovely new neighborhood little restaurant with delicious food and a lovely host who offered us tastes of wine as we waited to be seated. Everything we ate was delicious!"
Dined on 03/17/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 48 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is one of two places

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This is one of two places in the Boston area (the other being EVOO) that instantly became one of my very favorites. They have done everything right: excellent food and staff, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, simple decor, and diners never feel rushed. We were a party of four, and all of us raved about it and predict we will return often."
Dined on 03/17/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 49 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had a great meal. Will likly

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had a great meal.
Will likly return again.
The menu selection was quite limited, especially for someone who does not eat meat. Only one fish dish and one begetarian dish."
Dined on 03/17/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 50 for Farmstead Table
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

These guys can roast vegetables

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"These guys can roast vegetables like nobodies business. The best that I've ever had."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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