Blue Salt

We were scrambling for a last minute Mothers Day reservation for a large group of 20 people and Blue Salt came through and exceeded all our expectations. Not only did they fit us in on short notice, but they were extremely gracious and patient throughout the meal.In addition to the fantastic service, the food was OUTSTANDING. We ordered the fried bronzino, chicken kebab, and cheeseburger sliders. The branzino was the best fried fish entree I've ever had. The chicken kebab was tender and flavored very well. And my kid gave the sliders 5 stars! Can't wait to come back here again!

What a delight! Our first visit on a quiet evening. (This did not take away from the delicious food!) Kiki, our server was a delight and swayed to our every request. (Even the lighting and the music being played!) I had the Special Salad which was indeed especially delicious!) My husband had the buccitini. Our neighbors at another table were raving about the lamb chops and a seafood pasta dish! Please go and visit! We can't wait to make Blue Salt our go to dining spot! This is a fusion restaurant which only exemplifies the Chef's great talents!

I picked Blue Salt because the menu definitely stands out among the options in Newton. The menu is an eclectic mish-mash of different cuisines - you've got blintzes and borscht, chimichurri steak, Brazilian seafood stew, and salmon pasta. Oh, and burgers if you're in the mood for that. Basically, you can bring a ton of people here with different tastes and I'm sure they'd all be satisfied. [Also, they do indeed feature little shakers of blue-colored salt on each table, which I thought was a cute touch.]I got the borscht (my FIL makes an outstanding version) and the country salad with chicken. The salad was a little heavily dressed for my preference, with a pretty strong olive oil, but the chicken was wonderfully seasoned and tender. The one issue was there was one tiny piece that I bit down on and got a weird almost soapy taste. And then swallowed it before the more rational part of my brain said to spit it out and maybe show it to the restaurant staff. A lesson for next time! The borscht was not bad - liked that it came with a cup of sour cream on the side - but more cabbage/carrot slices than beets. My friend's branzini looked like the better option. It was a huge portion and came with brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. Very nice presentation.The inside dining room filled out while we were there, so recommend making a reservation. Parking: Some street options right in front of the restaurant but I ended up parking down Watertown Street. Free after 6pm on weekdays.

Very underrated, unassuming spot tucked in middle of West Newton's town center. I came here with my family since we were all craving some Mediterranean food. We weren't entirely sure what to expect, the restaurant had a ton of reservations, and was pretty empty on a Saturday night. But we were pleasantly surprised with how good the food was, and how large the portions were. We loved every bit of the meal. A bunch of us got the kabobs, and honestly they were super flavorful, and tasty. We also got the calamari, and the burrata for starters. Just honest, simple flavors that we will definitely be back for. I definitely will not gate keep this from ya'll, don't judge a book by its cover, and try Blue Salt.

I got invited here for dinner and this was probably my first time trying Eastern European inspired food and I probably wouldn't have checked out this place by myself. I was utterly surprised by how good everything was! My favorite was the foie gras. The interior decor was really nice, with lots of water-themed images that kind of make you feel like you're dining by bodies of water.

I had the vegetarian stuffed eggplant dish, which took a while to prepare, bake and get to me but was WELL worth the wait! I can't wait to return to this restaurant. (BTW, I rarely give 5 star reviews.

Pretty decent! Unique menu, food was tasty, prices not bad. Services was friendly. There was live music that was a bit loud, my friend and I felt like we had to shout to hear each other, but other than that it was good!

We celebrated my 70th birthday in this hidden jam in Newton. Restaurant is small but cozy and excellent for celebrating events or just for a casual launch or dinner. The food is excellent, mostly Eastern European, but not only. It has a wine bar with variety of drinks. In my case it was a party of 20 people. Food was great and delivered right in time. Waitresses' did an excellent job, there were friendly, polite, and we did not wait for anything. They also advised in organizing of the party. The restaurant has a karaoke machine, and a life music 1-2 days per week. Highly recommended this Restaurant.

My chicken kebab, grilled vegetables, and rice were excellent. Vegan hubby loved the vegetable tagine. He hopes to discover more vegetarian dishes on the menu in the future. There's a nice outdoor eating area.

Service was beyond wonderful. Our waitress can out to help my 87 year old mother and her walker get in during the rainShe wiped down and dried off he walker and parts of her. So kind.Menu looked intriguing, but some new and unsure things. The waitress explained and recommended after asking us some questions about our likes. She was so good, I asked if she was the owner or family. She was neither. She explained she loved the food and enjoyed her workplace.We enjoyed everything. Can't wait for our return, maybe dinner next time.