Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You know the feeling when everything clicks at an event. The food arrives exactly when it should. Conversations flow naturally. Your guests are genuinely enjoying themselves instead of checking their phones. That’s what happens when you choose a restaurant that actually understands private events.
Our second-floor private dining room gives you the intimacy you want without the headaches you don’t. Your guests get authentic Italian cuisine made with organic ingredients and fresh pasta, while you get to actually participate in your own celebration instead of worrying about whether the caterer showed up.
Since 2004, we’ve been serving Newton and the greater Malden area with authentic Abruzzese and Mediterranean cuisine that actually tastes like it came from Italy. Not because we’re trying to impress anyone, but because our founder Anna Mountzuris built this place around one simple idea: use the best ingredients and prepare them the way they’re supposed to be prepared.
Our chefs come from the Abruzzo region specifically because authentic matters when you’re celebrating something important. We’ve hosted everything from intimate family gatherings to corporate functions, and the reason people keep coming back isn’t just the food—it’s because we handle the details so you don’t have to.
First, we talk through what you’re actually trying to accomplish. Not just headcount and date, but the kind of experience you want your guests to have. Are you celebrating a milestone? Hosting a business dinner? Bringing families together? The details matter because they shape everything else.
Next, we create a custom menu that fits your event and your budget. Our kitchen can accommodate dietary restrictions, and we’ll walk you through options that make sense for your group size and style of event. No generic packages or forcing you to pick from three predetermined options.
On the day of your event, our team handles setup, service, and cleanup while you focus on your guests. Your dedicated server ensures everything flows smoothly, and our full-service bar keeps drinks flowing without you having to think about it.
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Our private dining room accommodates up to 45 guests for seated dinners and up to 55 for cocktail-style receptions. The space includes a full-service bar, so your guests aren’t limited to wine and beer. We’re talking about proper cocktails made by people who know what they’re doing.
The menu isn’t restricted to a handful of “banquet options.” Our kitchen prepares the same award-winning Italian dishes we’re known for, customized for your event. Think homemade pasta, fresh seafood, signature veal chop, and desserts that people actually want to eat. We source organic meats and vegetables because quality shows up on the plate.
Malden area residents choose us because we’re more convenient than fighting traffic to Boston’s North End, but you’re not sacrificing authenticity for convenience. We handle the coordination, provide dedicated service staff, and ensure your event runs smoothly from start to finish.
For most private events, we recommend booking at least 3-4 weeks in advance, especially for weekend dates or during busy seasons like graduation time, holidays, or wedding season. This gives us adequate time to customize your menu, coordinate with our kitchen, and ensure our private dining room is properly prepared for your specific needs.
However, we understand that some celebrations come up quickly. If you need to book with shorter notice, call us directly. We’ll work with our schedule to accommodate your event when possible, though menu options might be more limited with very short notice.
Yes, we have experience handling various dietary needs including gluten-free options, vegetarian preferences, and food allergies. Our kitchen staff takes allergies seriously and follows strict protocols to prevent cross-contamination.
When you book your event, we’ll discuss any dietary restrictions with you in detail. Our chefs can modify many of our signature dishes to accommodate specific needs, and we’ll work with you to ensure every guest has delicious options they can safely enjoy. We just need advance notice to properly prepare.
Your private event includes exclusive use of our second-floor dining room, dedicated service staff, full bar service, and complete setup and cleanup. We provide tables, chairs, linens, and all necessary dining equipment. Your server handles everything from greeting guests to coordinating food service timing.
The room comes with ambient lighting and an elegant atmosphere that works for both business dinners and personal celebrations. We also provide coordination assistance to help plan your event timeline and ensure everything flows smoothly from cocktails through dessert.
While our private dining room provides the best experience, we do offer catering services for off-site events when our schedule permits. Our catering maintains the same quality standards as our restaurant dining, featuring our signature Italian dishes prepared fresh.
For off-site events, we provide delivery, setup assistance, and can arrange for serving staff depending on your needs and event size. Keep in mind that some of our more complex dishes work better in our restaurant kitchen, so we’ll discuss menu options that travel well while maintaining our quality standards.
Private event pricing depends on your menu selections, guest count, bar service level, and day of the week. We create custom proposals rather than using rigid per-person packages because every event is different.
We’ll discuss your budget upfront and work within those parameters to create the best possible experience. Our goal is to provide excellent value—authentic Italian cuisine, professional service, and a memorable experience—at a price point that makes sense for your celebration. We provide detailed pricing before you commit to anything.
The difference is in the details and our commitment to authentic Italian cuisine. We’re not a generic event space that happens to serve food—we’re an established Italian restaurant that specializes in private events. Our chefs come from the Abruzzo region and prepare everything using traditional techniques with high-quality ingredients.
We’ve been serving the Newton and greater Malden area for nearly twenty years, so we understand what makes events successful. You get dedicated coordination, customized menus, professional service, and the peace of mind that comes from working with people who’ve done this hundreds of times before.
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