Alta Strada - Wellesley, MA

Apr 5th, 2024

I will echo what some of the other folks on here are saying in that this restaurant feels expensive for what is delivered. I am certainly no stranger to fine dining, and I will pay a premium price for premium food/service/experience. It is to be expected. I also dont feel that huge sides should necessarily come with a dish, and that some dishes justify their price tags. All that said I feel some sort of side should accompany a main course like a fish dish. I dont need a giant plate of potatoes, but I ordered the broccolini on the side. My friend did not order the broccolini with his branzino, and he just received a plate with a fish on it. It seems a bit odd to me that they wouldnt put any sort of accompaniment with it. Often chefs pride themselves on what side to pair with the fish or beef or poultry. Again, Im not wanting a huge plate full of food, but some sort of side with the main dish (carefully considered by the chef to complement the main dish) is to be expected. To be fair, the waiter told me there were no side, and that is why I asked for broccolini. It was not a surprise, but a $42 dish should have a little green offering! (Capers and parsley dont count) ;) Now for the good points. Fish was fresh and cooked perfectly!! It was served filleted but with head and tail on. I love a whole fish! My husband enjoyed his chicken parm, but did not feel it warranted the $29 price tag. I mean its chicken parm. It should hover in the $10 to $20 range unless it is spectacularly large or comes with a bunch of sides (neither applied here). Service was fair. We were meeting friends we had not seen since Covid, and it was difficult for the waiter to navigate our excitement and our talking.
Apr 5th, 2024

Mar 28th, 2024

my family orders here almost weekly - the food is amazing and they never disappoint!
Mar 20th, 2024

I will say that the chefs hand is too heavy with the truffle oil. the dishes are underwhelming. Out dated and dark atmosphere. Underwhelming desserts. Overpriced drinks. Not what it was years ago The chef is clearly inspired and knowledgeable about true Italian dishes, yet they just arent tasting good. Pls relax with the truffle oil , its supposed to be used few and far between. Service is really good.
Feb 23rd, 2024