La Morra

Food: the meal pictured was part of restaurant week ($55). Would recommend Ribolita (bean soup) which was less soup and more bean, all delicious. Tagliatelle Al Ragu had an extra $6 charge - also delicious. Pollo "Al Mattone" had a very strong and kind of strange taste that left a lingering aftertaste and smell - probably the only dish I wouldn't recommend, though the broccoli tasted amazing. Bombolini Italian Donut Holes were good, not amazing.Ambiance: fun and romantic - it's not so crowded that it's loud but seating does feel close to other tables. Service: great, no complaintsParking: street parking

We came here for Dine Out Boston and it was kind of underwhelming. I'm not sure how their regular menu is, but the dishes for their dine out boston menu that we tried were very salty and confusing. The salads had an overwhelming taste of vinegar and the one with the shrimp was super fishy so it tasted like ocean + vinegar. The gnocchi tasted actually pretty good but it was way too salty. If it was less salty, it would've been a great dish. The hanger steak was very disappointing (I couldn't cut it with my knife because it was so tough and should not have been extra $$). However the hake fish dish was pretty solid and yummy, especially the fried cauliflower. The sorbet was yummy but definitely tastes like it was store-bought and artificial. Overall, I don't think the food was worth $55+ per person and maybe it would be better if we ordered the regular dishes. The service was normal but interesting that they just placed the utensils right on the table without a cloth every dish. I just personally don't think the table was clean enough to put our utensils bare on the table. The environment was cute and gave off old fashioned vibes, which I could appreciate. The dishes we had were very salty and disappointing from what we have experienced at other dine out Boston restaurants/dishes.

DINE OUT BOSTON Experience overall: 6.81/10The overall ambiance of the restaurant could be described similarly to "99 Restaurant". The choice in music made me feel like I was in a early 2000s club, and most of the background conversation came from staff (nothing wrong with that). It made intimate conversations a little hard to hear but created an environment where it was fine to be a bit loud and expressive, very homey and warm. My partner and I wished for a more attentive service from our waiters but understand it was busy, though our dinner lasted 5:30-7:20( a bit too long for our taste since a good amount of it was us waiting for our orders). Sadly my favourite part of the dinner was my drink, which was delish but shouldn't be the best part of any expensive dinner, and for my partner it was the coffee with dessert. I ordered the Bruschetta and you could never go wrong with that, the pesto was bright and flavourful, and the beefsteak tomatoes were hearty and sweet but I will say the bread from the appetizer and the table bread they give you with Ricotta was very tough and hard to chew.We both had the Spaghetti Limone and sadly the sauce was broken so it had a lot of potential but became very separated and oily.For the protein entrees I received the hanger steak and my other half the Cornish hen. My steak was perfectly cooked but I got the sense that perhaps the targeted demographic was towards older folk because it lacked in salt and seasoning for both of our dishes. In the end I was disappointed in my experience but feel as though if I went again when there was no event the quality would go up. I would be willing to come again to give this place another chance but I wouldn't go out of my way to make a reservation soon. If my advice meant anything I would suggest maybe a more relaxing music playlist that could contain jazz or classic old Italian music to really immerse the clients. Better and cleaner presentation in the dishes makes a whole lot of difference and stronger appreciation towards the hard work I know goes into the kitchen staff; and lastly better timing in between dishes for a more efficient and attentive service experience.

We came for a Tasting Collective Dinner - set 5 course meal. The first course was the Papa al Pomodoro, which was much thicker than most soups but delicious. The Tagilatelle Bolognese, famous for being Tom Brady's favorite, lived up to the hype and would bring me back. The Spiedini di Pesce Spada e Verdure di Fine Estate (swordfish) and hte Porchetta left a little to be desired. However, they turned it around at the finish with the Apple Crisp, which was as good as it gets.

If there were zero stars, this place would stretch to deserve it. "House made" ricotta with zero salt and sourdough bread....at an Italian place, are we in San Francisco or Boston.

Came here for Dine Out Boston and had an overall good experience. I made reservations for my boyfriend and I on a Saturday and it wasn't actually too crowded, at least during the time we went at around 6:00. Parking wasn't too bad despite it being street parking. When we walked in we were greeted by a super friendly host who led us to our table on the second floor. Such a nice surprise because the downstairs area was pretty small. One thing I appreciated about their dine out menu was the amount of options that were offered; even though it was just a tad annoying that many of the options had an additional up charge. For my appetizer I ordered the wood grilled bruschetta which was delicious. Super simple but the basil pine nut pesto was just spot on, and a great combo with the tomatoes and bruschetta. My boyfriend ordered the corn salad and I thought that was delicious as well! Very light and refreshing with great flavor! For my entree, I tried the tagliatelle al ragú and it was truly one of the best bolognese I've ever had. Highly recommend! My boyfriend had the hen, and I wasn't sure what to expect with that but it was cooked really well and had a tender texture and flavor. Finally for my dessert we both ordered the chocolate panna cotta which honestly was just ok. It was super small and a little too simple for my liking. Overall I enjoyed the food at this restaurant and would come again. I knocked a star off just for the awkward location right off of route 9, and the general decor/atmosphere, but the food does make up for it!

Would you like ice water or sparkling? The million dollar question they're trained to ask every time because if you say sparkling water it'll be 7$, this is not disclosed at all when they offer it to you, of course I'd rather have ice water if i knew it would be 7$ less?! I thought it would be free since it's essentially water, seems like a very sneaky sales tactic, also there's a "kitchen tax" added to every bill, to fix the gap between tip employees and kitchen staff? This is absurd fee I've never seen in my life, what am I going to call the waiter over to argue about an extra dollar ? They guilt you into paying a nonsense optional charge. Why don't you fix the gap by paying them more and raising the price of the food? Very unethical sales tactics here. The food is pretty good, I got the hen and wasn't let down on flavor at all. The restaurant is very old and sits on an ugly street overseeing fast cars going by. Maybe a bit expensive considering all this. I will never give my business to restaurants using sneaky sales tactics.

Went here from a recommendation from the hotel across the street. We wanted a nice place to go for a pre-graduation dinner. My parents, friend and I absolutely loved everything about it! Quaint restaurant with high class service. Ordered a bottle of wine off their extensive menu. Food came out super quick. Ordered 2 salads and two entrees and two desserts and we ate family style. It was more than enough food. The beet salad was so good as was the spinach bechamel lasagna. Perfect fried donut holes and apple crisp to finish it off. Definitely make reservations. Also be aware there are steep stairs to get to the upstairs dining room.

I'm a local who has been to La Morra many times over the years. Sadly, there have been too many issues with recent experiences. Some of these are nit-picky but there shouldn't be this many problems from a restaurant that has been in the past one of the best in Brookline. I'd really implore the ownership to take a close look at operations. Just from the last two experiences:- Service was somewhat inattentive. Food left on the table between courses, unfilled water glasses- Ricotta desperately needs salt. Others have mentioned this, why hasn't it been addressed?- Vegetables on cornish hen dish also lacked any salt- Bread is terrific when fresh but a few pieces were stale- Cornish hen skin wasn't crispy enough- Steak was over-salted- Pasta on lobster dish was clearly homemade but clumped together in the cooking and therefore tasted gummy in placesThat's a lot from just a handful of dishes.

Favorite restaurant in Boston area. Not too loud not too quiet perfect for groups or dates or anything