SRV Boston Reviews

This place has fantastic food. The chef's tasting is a great way to try a little of everything, and is worth the cost if you're up for it. The space is designed beautifully (all the right details). There is also a diversity of seating which makes for a fun experience. The front has garage doors that open up to the patio which is IDEAL for good-weather-drinks. There is also a back deck for a more intimate outdoor experience. This is one of my favorite South End restaurants for sure!

Their food is unique and delicious. They seem to lean toward quality but stay far away from quantity. It would be relatively expensive to try to get full at this restaurant.

We had the $45 tasting menu there after having enjoyed the $75 tasting menu at Giulia in Cambridge the evening before and the latter made for tough competition. SRV boasts stylish design, great cocktails, creative dishes, and at $45 a very competitive price on the tasting menu (we ended up sampling 10 different dishes). Everything was very good - however, to be fair to Giulia, none of the SRV dishes reached the "oh my God this is just so amazing" level. If you are looking for a nice Italian dinner in this part of town, I would highly recommend SRV, especially if you look for something a bit different from your run-of-the-mill Italian restaurant and would like to splash out on multiple courses without breaking the bank. However, if you are looking for the most amazing food in town, you may want to look at other options in town such as Giulia.

Came in with my boyfriend. Had an AMAZING experience from beginning to end. Our server, Lana, was the most amazing, knowledgeable, friendly person. We decided on the Arsenale and all of the dishes were impeccable! Definitely visiting again soon.

Pricey, but worth it for the fun vibes and tasty, small plates. The salted fish on black bread was my favorite.

Fantastic experience all around - service, food, ambiance. Arsenal tasting menu was a great option.

The food and service was good but I guess I had higher expectations for the pasta. We just didn't love the rissotto or the gnocchis. I would go back but maybe not for dinner just apettizers and drinks cause the place does have a fun and cool atmosphere.

Good food. Manager accommodated my dietary needs after we orders the Arensale and I forgot to tell them.

Ok spot, but I found out difficult to get a drink in a timely manner.

SRV has a bunch of great cocktails and the service is outstanding. We ended up doing the tasting menu, which was delicious and full of variety. The tasting menu was also reasonable so I would definitely recommend it.

Had to wait over 30 minutes for a reserved table even though we had a reservation. Food (reasonably priced) and drinks (expensive per usual in Boston) were great though.

Loved the food, Vegetarian friend. Only thing I was disappointed was had gone there for wife's birthday and have informed in the reservation. was not expecting anything more but was hoping for just a candle when they brought the desert.

Get the Arsenale with your whole table, it's a great experience.

Go Jessica Ngo!!!!! She cooks some of the best food I've ever had!

They were amazing in every way. They took our 9 pm reservation( the only one available day before),and moved it to 7:45 pm. I do not know if they had a cancellation or what but I am very thankful.
The food at SRV is delicious ever time. I have never been disappointed. I personally enjoy the unique flavors.

We went for the pri fixe dinner. Decent value for what you get. Good food. Would recommend to others

Amazing food, drinks and ambiance. I came in with food allergies and they bent over backwards to accommodate.

From the first moment you enter that restaurant the stuff gives you an agreeable feeling. Very congenial team, it is a lovely restaurant to enjoy with buddies or with your date. yummy cooking, professional chef, modest pay and nice service. Warmly recommended.

The food is amazing!! Service was great - friendly and quick. The sparking red wine they have is a must. Would definitely go back here when in Boston.

I ate here at a dinner for my company's partners. The courses kept coming with something like 11 courses, all of which were amazing. Service was also great (we were in a curtained off private area).

Great ambiance! The drinks were great, as were the meatballs!

Spicy shrimp pasta is absolutely to die for great tasting, their wines for so delicious

Great atmosphere and decor. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was simply fantastic, especially the desserts!

Second visit was as amazing as our first. The mini appetizers are tasty and fun, the pasta is perfect, the wines and cocktails on point. Service is attentive but not overbearing. The general manager stopped helped us select some drinks this evening, he is as knowledgeable and hospitable as you could possibly ask. From moments after you arrive, it s clear the place is very well run - a great experience.

Been there twice, and absolutely love this place. We got the fixed price tasting option - the arsenale, I believe? - both times, and it was just great. Shorter than a traditional tasting, but still set aside at least 90 minutes to enjoy yourselves. Great wine selection, too.

Inventive and delicious. We loved the lobster risotto and the green chickpea farinata.

This is a phenomenal date or special occasion place. Their Aresenal tasting menu will fill you up too!

We went to SRV shortly after they were named in Boston's best. The staff were very friendly and were able to accommodate a last minute change to the reservation.

Atmosphere: 5/5
We we're lucky enough to sit outside in their outdoor courtyard area. The vine-covered exterior walls surrounding the courtyard, makes the outdoor area quite an awesome spot to dine. Highly recommend you try and sit outside.

Food: 3/5
We we're somewhat disappointed with the food. While it was by no means bad food, we just had high expectations based on the reviews. What stole the show for use were the appetizers. While small and expensive, they were the highlight of the night.

We had almost every pasta dish on the menu the night we were there. Most dishes were under-seasonsed which was a let down.

Overall, good experience at SRV.

Alas...

Amazing place..went for my 30th and pigged out...potato pancakes with truffle shavings is out of this world

Very good food, especially the pasta. Tried their tasting menu which was very good. Restaurant is also open late for Boston which makes it a good spot to go after a show.

Cool place. Only there for drinks but the drinks were good and they have great outdoor seating

Love this place! Amazing food and great atmosphere!

Great atmosphere, food, and service. All around great time.

Really impressive restaurant/wine bar all around. Excellent service/staff, good wine recommendations, and the tasting menu to share was just amazing. Oh I so badly wish I had taken photos of the incredible food here! Adorable deck in the back and nice waiting area plus room for private events in the front, so great place for all seasons & definitely loved the vibe for cozy wintertime ambiance. Gnocchi was just phenomenal.

Great atmosphere
Fantastic decor
Phenomenal small bites
Amazing dessert... Go for the affogato

Only disappointment.... NO Black Sambuca

Since the day they opened they have always gotten it right like no other. Viva Venezia!

The food here is awesome. This is literally the best restaurant I ve ever had in the US.

This is the best Italian food in Boston. Hands down

Great food and cocktails. Cool atmosphere. Just felt a bit rushed during the meal.

Nice Italian restaurant. The beef raviolis were excellent besides the portion size was a bit small. Highly recommend the tiramisu - it was huge and delicious!

The Tasting Menu is a delicious way to sample the menu. EVERYTHING is outstanding, your taste buds will be thrilled. Customer service is fab too!

Fantastic Venetian cuisine! Amazing entrees that leave you satiated. The staff is so professional.

Amazing flavors. Interesting combinations. Some of the best food I've had in Boston.

Great, original menu. Amazing wine list. Good service.

The small plates of mackerel, snail, scallop were all great. Particularly the baccala (salted cod) stands out. Equally great was the service.

SRV's tasting menu is $45/person for 10 dishes. What a steal!!! Definitely get it!

Love this place. We've ordered on our own and done the tasting menu. Every time the food has been fantastic. I don't think you can make a bad choice. Enjoy!

Tasting menu was incredible - portions were perfect, not a thing I'd change.

Veneto style Italian, small plates, most just a few bites per serving, per person.
Typical wine list for northern Italy
Dessert menu limited, but very well done.

What???? They mill their own flour, have superbly trained staff, and the procuitto literally melts in your mouth. Everything they serve is truly a work of art!
Bon appetit!

Pretty standard upscale restaurant. Can't say anything stood out.

Beautiful interior and original food ideas as well as some cool cocktails. Good to see nice people chasing their dream. Cod on squid ink crostini was my favorite.

Was in town to see an old friend in a show and this was the perfect spot for after show drinks and bites. Drinks were delicious. Food was tasty, and the staff was delightful. All of the employees seemed to love interacting with patrons and were very knowledgeable about menu items.

Tried some pasta and wasn t quite sure what was so special abt them.. They got a nice elegant vibe tho. Good date night

Great spot for date night! Try the tasting menu. It has a little bit of everything.

Food meh but great service and ambience. If you haven't been to Venice and had the opportunity to taste and experience authentic Venetian food, then you might think the cicchetti are over the top. You might think the piatti dishes are incredible. You might think the grani is sublime.

'Cept it isn't. They aren't. Precious at best. Overcooked, unseasoned, bland at worst.

Eating here is a real treat. Make an evening of it. Lauren to your waiter, they will tell you how to get the most out of your experience here. Brilliant!!

This is a frustrating place to review. We had some excellent dishes but there were a few missteps. It wouldn't take much to get a higher rating. All the ciccheti were delicious except the coating on the arancini was overcooked and hard. The artichokes were outstanding as was the risotto. The service wasn't up to what I expect. Our server seemed distracted or not really helpful. The person who delivered our dishes described each dish but he walked away as he was finishing the description so we couldn't hear the end of what he was saying
That happened with each dish. Maybe it was because we were on the section near the serving station. Don't sit at one of these tables. It was chaotic there with 6 or more servers bustling about right next to our table. Hard to relax and enjoy your dinner if you're at one of these tables. Lastly, and this is one of the worst things that has happened to me in a restaurant, they delivered a salted cod ciccheti that we didn't order and the server said it was complementary and on the house. That was great except when the bill came, there was a $4 charge for the complementary dish. They corrected it when I pointed it out but something's not right when that happens. I hope to be back and have a better experience, but I will not sit at one of the tables near the serving station.

Delicious, imaginative food. Wonderful service and very friendly staff

Superb and creative modern Italian with an excellent array of small and mid-sized plates in addition to pastas and mains.

Fresh fun and innovative. Incredibly charming and knowledgeable service. Sleek take on Italian foods you would only find done this well in Italy. Tyler and Tanner are the best dawg.

I thought the menu was a bit uppity and tough to understand but wading through it is worth it. The staff is very helpful and willing to explain anything. The food was quite tasty and very fresh. Our party ordered 5 plates and enjoyed them all. The music does not match... anything... but I liked the discord.

This food here is beyond compare. It was the highlight of my husband s birthday in Boston. Everything we tried was executed well. The risotto was perfection. There were a lot of vegetarian options available. We were very impressed and will be dining there again soon.

Delicious food and exquisite experience! I would recommend it highly for vegetarians as they have amazing options and are more than happy to tweak a few dishes from the menu to make them vegetarian. A casual chic place. Very slightly high end but completely worth it. Memorable dinner!

Wonderful experience! It was my first time dining in at this restaurant, Manuel was extremely helpful explaining the menu. I enjoyed the Baccala Mantecato as my top rated bite, dining room was dimly lit with a smooth cohesive atmosphere.

Best place to visit. The Food tastes so DELICIOUS!! The atmosphere here is beautiful too.

poor drinks, slow service. one would expect quality service from a place named SRV. a name change may be in order. I suggest SLO

Fabulous service and delicious pastas. Fantastic selection of amari.

Attended the chichetti special. Looks like a fun place for happy hour if you work in the city.

Absolutely fabulous! The food is delicious - I highly recommend doing the Arsenale option (chef s tasting menu). They were so nice about doing a vegetarian version for me but the normal version for my friend. It s a really fun selection of a bunch of different things. It left me full but not painfully stuffed. Plus the staff are so lovely!

A terrific restaurant with mouth-watering flavors carefully prepared and beautifully presented. It's not cheap but not "over the moon," either. Regardless, for a gastronomical treat, be sure and maker a reservation early. Great, delicious food. Fast and friendly service and nice ambiance. I have been looking forward to trying out this restaurant and it did meet the high expectations.

The patio seating is a must on a good day.
The pasta is great, the pesto gnocchi was delish and so was the monkfish. The dessert was excellent.
The squash blossoms needed some seasoning or herbs... a little too bland.
The service and the overall ambiance in the main dining room were average.

Overpriced for food that was of variable quality ... some was exceptional, other just mediocre.

Great ambiance and service. The pasta dishes need work - way too wet for my liking, but that s may be a personal taste. Still, it is a must visit place in Boson.

Best birthday experience and I highly suggest the pasta making class they hold once a month. Great people and amazing food. Truly unique!

Really nice decor, attentive service and excellent food. Small outdoor area is nice, weather permitting.

Thank you for having us yesterday night. We tried the tasting menu called "Arsenale menu" and it was the best thing ever. A full course till desert. The plates kept coming and were delicious. We did not like two of the dishes, surprisingly they replaced them by other ones. Great ambiance, very clean and nice spot, top notch staff, efficient and courteous service, clean bathrooms. One of the best place in Boston. We will definitely come back.