Eva

Name: Eva
Address: 279a Newbury St, Boston, MA, United States, 02115
Telephone: (617) 546-5155
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1

103 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Eva means full of life. It is also the initials to my children, Elias & Vivian Aboujaoude, who are my life. Eva is a space designed to be welcoming and bright, a place for great food, refreshing cocktails and lively conversation. All while sitting back to enjoy and observe the hustle & bustle of beautiful, historic Newbury Street from one of the largest outdoor patios. Please note that our patio is being seated on a first come first serve basis. All reservations are being taken for indoors.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 11, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 546-5155

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
Phone number
(617) 546-5155
Website
http://evaboston.com/menu
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Vanessa Valencia
Private party facilities
To book our restaurant for your next private event please contact Events@Evaboston.com

Location
279a Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Gloucester & Newbury
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Copley Station <br />Hynes Convention Center Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Fried Calamari$17.00
Lemon, garlic, & peppadews, served with tartar sauce
Creamy Garlic Mussels$22.00
White wine, shallots, garlic, lemon, butter, heavy cream, & fresh herbs
Tuna Tartare$22.00
Soy & citrus dressed tuna; avocado mayo & spicy mayo served over wonton crisps topped with chives & toasted sesame seeds
Spicy Broccoli$14.00
Served over spicy labneh & topped with crushed red chili pepper & garlic
House - Made Lamb Meatballs$16.00
Served over mint labneh & topped with tabouleh. Sub Pea Protein (Veg)
Brick Oven Spinach Artichoke$16.00
Served with pita chips
Shrimp 2 Ways$22.00
Shrimp cocktail & shrimp ceviche served with plantain chips
Romesco Cauliflower$13.00
Feta, red onion, parsley, chives & dill
Street Corn$12.00
Salted corn, lime cream, cotija, chili threads
Tacos
Choice of market fish, chicken, steak. Fish: spicy mayo, shredded cabbage, & pico de gallo. Chicken/ Steak: spicy avocado, & pico de gallo
- Fish$15.00
- Chicken$14.00
- Steak$15.00
Grilled Octopus$18.00
Served over white bean puree & topped with sundried tomato tapenade

Entrees

Shrimp Scampi$28.00
White wine house scampi sauce, asparagus, diced tomatoes, & herbs served over spaghetti
Spicy Chicken Piccata$22.00
Pan-seared chicken breast, pickled cherry pepper, broccoli, capers, butter, white wine, & lemon juice served over orecchiette
Steak Tips & Fries$36.00
Served with truffle aioli on the side
Pork Chop$25.00
Topped with mustard sauce, served with potato salad & water cress salad
Branzino$38.00
Served over Garlicky Beans (Chopped onion, crushed red pepper, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, chicken broth, rosemary, spinach, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper, & white beans)
Chicken Milanese$23.00
Grilled corn, tomatoes, onion, arugula, lemon, garlic, shaved parmesan& aioli
Braised Short Rib Gnocchi$25.00
Topped with parmesan cream sauce
Lamb Chops$40.00
Served over garlic labneh with baby potato confit & topped with mint chimichurri
Chickpea Curry$21.00
Topped with sauteed broccoli rabe & crispy shallots served with rustic bread

Soup

Clam Chowder$14.00
Local fresh clams, smoked bacon, & oyster crackers
Tomato Soup$12.00
Topped with grilled cheese croutons

Salad

Mixed Mediterranean Salad$16.00
Mixed greens, red onions, bell pepper, olives, diced cucumber, diced tomato, topped with feta & pita croutons, tossed with red wine vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$15.00
Hearts of romaine, anchovies, house-made garlic croutons & shaved parmesan with Caesar dressing
Cobb Salad$17.00
Romaine and mesclun greens, bacon, chicken, avocado, egg, blue cheese, & tomatoes with buttermilk ranch dressing

Salad Additions

Chicken$6.00
Shrimp$12.00
Steak$13.00
Octopus$13.00
Pea Protein$6.00

Sandwiches

All sandwiches come with your choice of fries or house mixed greens side salad

Tuna Burger$21.00
Pickled cabbage, spicy mayo, & avocado
Eva Burger$18.00
Tomato, lettuce, onions, pickles, chef's sauce
Lamb Burger$19.00
Red onion, arugula, & whipped feta cheese

Brick Oven Pizza

All pizzas can be made gluten free for $2

Margherita$20.00
Fresh mozzarella, basil, & tomato sauce
Four Cheese Pizza$20.00
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, ricotta, apple & truffle arugula
The Anasofia$23.00
Pepperoni, sausage, & mushrooms
Shrimp Fra Diavalo Pizza$22.00
Tomato sauce, shrimp, pickled cherry peppers, & Aleppo
Mediterranean$20.00
Feta, red onion, spinach, tomato, kalamata olives, garlic, & oregano
Honolulu Pizza$22.00
Mozzarella cheese, pineapple, ham, & banana peppers

Sides

Grilled Asparagus with Herb Butter$10.00
Sauteed Broccoli$10.00
Truffle Fries$12.00

What 103 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

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OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quality food and attentive service in a great location. The views of Newbury Street are breathtaking!
BE
BettinaE
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful place to sit outside on a glorious Boston summer evening. See and be seen.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience4
Food was decent. We sat down at 8:30ish and didn’t get water (after we asked) for another 30-40 minutes. I ordered a glass of wine and it took 30 minutes to get to the table. The entree came before the appetizers. Honestly, I heard so many good things about this restaurant over social media and I was disappointed - way overhyped considering the price and service
H
Hank
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to sit on the patio have a great meal and enjoy the sites of Boston. Our waitress Silva was the best! We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
The food didn’t taste much!
R
Reid
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
It was lovely on the patio with beautiful weather and the service was wonderful. The food was only fair though and overpriced. The shrimp scampi was salty and came with very few pieces of asparagus.
EB
EricaB
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch was fantastic. The white sangria was excellent.
MH
MatthewH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Enjoyable menu! Shareables were yummy. Piece of plastic in my slice of pizza is concerning. Informed staff. Politely apologetic. Squid dish was best if our orders.
MD
MaryD
New England
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Food was terrible
PK
PhillipK
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dope venue. Great food and drinks. Server Jane was very nice!
MR
MaryR
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The curried chick pea dish is an excellent choice for vegetarians. Pleasantly spicy; not boring. The server was helpful in getting the music turned down a little so that it was easier to converse. I've been there twice in the last month and would return.
RH
RandyH
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great location at Newbury & Hereford — used to be The Cafeteria (same owner). We had shrimp scampi and braised pork gnocchi. Both were tasty, modest portions. Outdoor table in summer is hard to beat.
KW
KingW
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. We loved our waiter. The Caesar salad was very good, dressing tasted home made. Would recommend this restaurant.
JS
JuliaS
New England
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
The food was nothing super impressive, especially for a newer spot on Newbury Street. The red sangria was not good at all, super tart and no taste. Service was definitely nothing great either. Probably wouldn’t go back again
MK
MonK
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Food was subpar. It's a scene. Not a place to go for the food, just for the hip vibe.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Fire brunch
s
stephen
New England
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
The food was terrible. we ordered grilled octopus which was served as though it was a kielbasa. we had artichoke an spinach dip - which appeared to be frozen prior to the glop on the dish. the chicken piccatta was absurd - i came looking like boiled chicken in a gloppy broth. it was terrible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The perfect summer night patio & incredible service! The share plates are very big, loved the artichoke dip. Pricier menu as expected for the area but good experience :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience4
Pretty inattentive staff. Chicken looked like it was boiled with no seasoning. Nice outdoor area tho.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful evening with family complemented by perfectly prepared and presented cuisine.
RK
RoKa
Miami
29 reviews
vip
2.0
29 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
We arrived at 5:00 which is apparently the shift change. This caused us to receive no service for 15 minutes. The busboy was kind enough to bring us drinks while we waited. We ordered the tuna tartare, street corn, chicken tacos, and steak. All of the dishes were just okay.
D
Delicious
Washington DC
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, ambiance, and service. A Boston Gem‼️
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience2
The waitstaff has no clue what they are doing. We waited over 45 minutes for our appetizer and then the main course came at the exact same time. So likely there is an issue in the kitchen too. We were charged extra when we asked for more pita. The food is good but not worth the wait and horrible dining experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was awesome
DJ
DesireeJ
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
This is the worst restaurant. Twice now we have had the same server once on Mother’s Day then this past Saturday July 2nd. She has no sense of urgency, is not knowledgeable about the menu and really has not business being a server . I told the manger , we still left her a proper tip but the food isn’t even that great. We all asked for truffle fries but there was no truffle on them. We will not be back this place is awful. Don’t waste your time
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
I was disappointed because one table had their happy little dog sitting at the table with them, literally sitting up at the table and barking! And another table had a woman wheezing and coughing and spitting into her napkin, excuse me with Covid!!! The table next to her left and went inside and all the tables around her were uncomfortable. The food meh, nothing tasty.
DS
DannyS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Server forgot our entree order and then the kitchen closed down early.
B
Bostonlover
New England
72 reviews
4.0
72 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great experience— great service in Boston’s best patio. We will return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great service and attentive staff. I wish they had a bit more flexibility in their menu. As someone with a gluten free dietary restriction I felt that my options were somewhat limited. Overall a very good experience even on a hot day
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Long service
S
Sinnerville
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and fantastic food. Can’t say enough good things!
n
nomnom
New England
71 reviews
vip
4.0
71 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
So glad to have a restaurant back in this space, I've missed Cafeteria! Many of the menu favorites from Cafeteria are there, and some new ones too. Everything we had tasted good. Loved tomato soup, and the brownie dessert was yum. Hope they'll add some herbaceous mocktails to their drink menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
food was alright, the patio was nice, the servers were also nice and attentive. nice place for lunch break between shopping on newbury &/or to catch up with friends.
SG
SandyG
Vancouver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service was terrific! We asked for and got outside seating and an umbrella so we were very pleased. I did feel my "Cobb" salad was rather sparse and would not order it again...but I will be back!
M
Mikeb
New England
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
EVA has a nice outdoor vibe, great server. The food is pretty pedestrian. I would not describe it as better than good.
B
Bdabride
New England
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
We celebrated Father's Day and had a wonderful time sitting outside and listening to a street band singing Frank Sinatra across the street.
N
Nakia
New England
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Service doesn’t exist at this establishment. I waited almost an hour to be served. Spoiler: I was never served.
JS
JanS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall, it was a lovely evening and a very good meal. The staff were very friendly and the food was very good. It wasn't very crowded the evening we were there (a Sunday at 7:00 p.m.) so we were very surprised that the service felt so rushed and that we barely finished our meal when the check appeared. We had to ask for a dessert menu and coffee. Even when things are crowded, the fine art of careful, thoughtful service and making customers feel relaxed is something to work on. Nonetheless, we would go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Excellent cocktails. Food was all fine (spinach/artichoke, broccoli, Milanese) but nothing special and could have made it just as good at home. Won’t be back.
MP
MeganP
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
The first floor is very loud so we asked for a table upstairs. Luckily they were able to accommodate but we did have to wait about 35 minutes for a table. Once we got up there, there were plenty of tables which was surprising given our wait. The decor and vibe was great, but the food was nothing special. Lamb meatballs and the chicken Milanese were overcooked and our server took a while to check on our during the meal, refill drinks, etc. I think the place would be much better for a casual lunch/brunch, particularly if you can use the outdoor patio. But for a Saturday night nice dinner out, I’d go elsewhere.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Eva using the Order Online button. Eva also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 546-5155.

Eva is rated 4.1 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 11, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 546-5155

Other options

Order online

279a Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

Cross street
Gloucester & Newbury
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Copley Station Hynes Convention Center Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Vanessa Valencia
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://evaboston.com/menu
Phone number
(617) 546-5155
Private party facilities
To book our restaurant for your next private event please contact Events@Evaboston.com

Eva

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Share Plates

Fried Calamari$17.00

Creamy Garlic Mussels$22.00

Tuna Tartare$22.00

Spicy Broccoli$14.00

House - Made Lamb Meatballs$16.00

Brick Oven Spinach Artichoke$16.00

Shrimp 2 Ways$22.00

Romesco Cauliflower$13.00

Street Corn$12.00

Tacos

Grilled Octopus$18.00

Entrees

Shrimp Scampi$28.00

Spicy Chicken Piccata$22.00

Steak Tips & Fries$36.00

Pork Chop$25.00

Branzino$38.00

Chicken Milanese$23.00

Braised Short Rib Gnocchi$25.00

Lamb Chops$40.00

Chickpea Curry$21.00

Soup

Clam Chowder$14.00

Tomato Soup$12.00

Salad

Mixed Mediterranean Salad$16.00

Caesar Salad$15.00

Cobb Salad$17.00

Salad Additions

Chicken$6.00

Shrimp$12.00

Steak$13.00

Octopus$13.00

Pea Protein$6.00

Sandwiches

Tuna Burger$21.00

Eva Burger$18.00

Lamb Burger$19.00

Brick Oven Pizza

Margherita$20.00

Four Cheese Pizza$20.00

The Anasofia$23.00

Shrimp Fra Diavalo Pizza$22.00

Mediterranean$20.00

Honolulu Pizza$22.00

Sides

Grilled Asparagus with Herb Butter$10.00

Sauteed Broccoli$10.00

Truffle Fries$12.00

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