Joia Restaurant and Lounge

Great dining experience. Went here with a bigger party (i think 20ish people) and we were all accomodated for in terms of both food and service. We got appetizers for the table so I'm not too sure what each were. One was like a sushi roll, one was bruschetta, and a caesar salad. My meal was the cacio e pepe with shrimp. It was delicious and so thoughtfully prepared. YUM. Desserts we got the lava cake and the tiramisu. Both were also really delicious and well prepared. Worth the price forsure!

We stayed at the hotel (Harborside Inn) next door for 5 days, came here for breakfast every day, dinner twice, we loved this restaurant!Food is excellent, service is great, restaurant is beautiful and clean.For breakfast, we've tried everything, omelettes, eggs, sausages, ham, bacon, pancakes.... everything is tasty. They have good chefs.I drink tea. They use good quality tea here. Waiter Santiago is the best! He is professional and friendly. He remembered I like Earl Grey tea, and served us hot steamed milk for coffee and tea. He tried harder to do a better job. We were very happy to see him every morning :))

Had dinner on Saturday nite....Had reservations Seated immediately at 630PMService by David G.was super !Started with a pistachio martini....perfect ..Appetizer ...EGGPLANT INVOLTINIDELICIOUS I had CHICKEN PARMDate could not decide betweenCARBONARA or PAPPDELLADavid our waiter said no problem as give half & half 7 year old had MARGARITA PIZZA Eat it allDessert TIRAMISUSCOPE OF vanilla ice cream with sliced strawberriesHighly recommend for Italian cuisine Next trip to Beantown ...stop again

I decided to make last-minute reservations at Joia to celebrate my cousin's birthday. Neither of us had been to Joia before and we wanted to try it out, though I was a bit skeptical after reading some of the reviews. However, I can say that Joia is definitely worth trying for yourself. I thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. The host, who we later found out was actually the owner, was very nice, and our waitress was super sweet and attentive. The aesthetic was beautiful and the vibe was great.For our appetizer, we ordered the Frittura di Calamari ($18.00). I had an Espresso Martini ($19.00), the Cacio e Pepe pasta ($38.00), and the Lava Tortino for dessert ($13.00). My cousin ordered a mocktail ($8.00), the special Chicken Parm dish ($38.00), and the Tiramisu for dessert ($12.00).Please keep in mind that a kitchen appreciation fee of $5.47 was added to our bill

In the area waiting for my food tour to start. I asked for an espresso martini and the bartender looked at me with serious judgement. Yes, it's 10am and I AM on vacation. Have we never heard of brunch and breakfast bloody Mary's or mimosas? He proceeded to tell me that it's against the law in Boston to sell alcohol before 11am anywhere! I looked it up and Massachusetts liquor law states alcohol can be purchased between 8am and 11pm daily with the exception of Sundays (10am) or on election days when polls are open. I also started looking up other restaurants that offer brunches and saw that you are able to get cocktails during breakfast/brunch hours.Honestly, I wouldn't have been that irritated by his misinformation had he not nearly gasped audibly and looked so shocked when I ordered the espresso martini. I live unapologetically and am certainly not going to be shamed by him.I ordered an iced tea and the Bocconicini in Carrozza. It was fine. Basically mozzarella sticks in the shape of a ball instead of a stick. They were served on top of an over abundance of pesto and sprinkles of balsamic vinegar. It was ordinary at best. I was very underwhelmed by the entire experience. I would not recommend this establishment. You can walk a few blocks from here and get amazing Italian food from dozens of restaurants. Don't waste your money or time here.

I loved my experience at joia! I sat on the patio with a reservation I made the day before (walk in would have been fine tho). The patio is super cute and well spaced. I ordered an espresso martini and loved the beautiful design as well as the taste. I sampled several things from the small plates menu but what really stole the show was the octopus- wow! Incredible flavor, texture, and consistency. Seasoned and cooked to perfection. I'd go back for that alone! Service was very good too.

First time here and came for a birthday... the food was good I had the chicken parm, the only thing is the serving was smaller than I expected. The drinks were good, music was great, the server and staff were all super nice.

The Scarlet Vetter says....I was in Boston for business and decided to stay in an eclectic boutique hotel in the financial district. After a long day, I did not want to traverse the city in search of a good meal and a refreshing libation. I found a little nook restaurant in the hotel itself. The seating was quite nice. I sat myself at the bar near the front part of the restaurant by the street. The doors were open and it was a beautiful day. I was served a gorgeous cosmopolitan with just the right amount of vodka. I ordered the grilled octopus and the cacio d pepe pasta dish. Fresh bread arrived with a combination creamy butter pesto spread. Yum. The Octopus was beautifully presented and was grilled to perfection. The pasta dish was luscious and creamy with a great peppery flavor. I loved the vibe of the place. The bartenders were pleasant, and they sure make a fantastic cocktail. I will come here again!

We were a party of 20 for brunch celebrating my friend's birthday. First, many restaurants in Boston did not even respond to my emails for a large group reservation. Someone from Joia returned my message promptly and also followed up days ahead to confirm reservation and details and assure us we could bring our own cake.The room is beautiful and very comfortable for a large gathering. Santiago was very attentive even during his busiest times with other customers. At one point, the Chef even came out to help!, and the food was delicious!! Best calamari we've ever had and the eggplant rollatini was enormous and perfectly cooked.Burger was amazing, eggs super fluffy and perfect potatoes. Espresso martinis on point too. They surprised us when bringing out the cake with music and flashing lights!! It was a fabulous day and experience!! Highly recommend.

Discovered this little restaurant on our first night in Boston. Our waitress,Carmen, was amazing and attentive. We ordered the frutti di mare which was delicious and the small plate of the eggplant. Though you could probably make that eggplant an entree because it was a large serving. The only thing I would say that could be improved is where the main hostess stand is could be a bit more distinctive and clarified ( since they have 2)