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Eva

4.3
4.3
235 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Eva means full of life. It is also the initials to my children, Elias & Vivian Aboujaoude, who are my life. Eva is a space designed to be welcoming and bright, a place for great food, refreshing cocktails and lively conversation. All while sitting back to enjoy and observe the hustle & bustle of beautiful, historic Newbury Street from one of the largest outdoor patios. Please note that our patio is being seated on a first come first serve basis. All reservations are being taken for indoors.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 71 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Mediterranean

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 546-5155

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Vanessa Valencia

  • Private party facilities

    To book our restaurant for your next private event please contact Events@Evaboston.com

  • Neighbourhood

    Back Bay

  • Cross Street

    Gloucester & Newbury

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Public Transit

    Copley Station <br />Hynes Convention Center Station

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. SueK

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! If you have room for dessert, I highly recommend the chocolate cheesecake. I loved sitting on the outdoor patio. The hostesses were very friendly and my server was fantastic. Will definitely be back!
  2. RaulM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I went last night with my girlfriend. Food was the only thing good about this restaurant. My brother gave me a couple of gift cards for my birthday he bought it from their own page. The manager was so rude, he gave me attitude and was asking stup** questions. At the end I had to paid with cash cause he said that they couldn’t find their own gift cards.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Had outdoor brunch on a hot day. Service was spotty, server was very nice but either overstretched or just inattentive eg Had finished appetizer before we put in entree orders. Food was good but expensive even for Newbury street markup.
  4. SharonF

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had dinner at Eva's last night, and all I can say is we'll be back! Server (wish I could remember his name!) was great, and all servers looked engaged with their customers and were hustling to do their jobs well! Food and drinks were fantastic! We sat outside on a beautiful day, and noise level was not loud. Very relaxing and enjoyable, on of the best meals I have had in a very long time! Thank you Eva's and staff!!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Cocktails also fantastic. Polite and helpful service as well.
  6. RolandeH

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the place I strongly recommend it. Drinks and food is really delicious
  7. CristinaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing! Great service n delicious food!
  8. lpwins

    New England

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    The tuna tartar & the street corn were delicious. The main meals lacked flavor and originality. I made a bad choice and ordered the curry. I’m not sure there was even any coconut milk in the dish. I’m sorry to write a bad review, but I was so disappointed since I chose the restaurant for our group.
  9. MarysaraM

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The venue was awesome; not overly crammed in. We sat upstairs , comfortable noise level. We had the street corn, tuna appetizer which were delicious. The Gnocchi and swordfish tacos were fire! Great vibe for a small or larger crowd.
  10. DeniseS

    Cleveland

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our dinner at Eva. The reservation process was smooth and they had our table ready when we arrived. The waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable. The food and drink was tasty and arrived within an appropriate timeframe. We would return.
  11. FranciscaJ

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Service was not great. Took a long time for the server to come to our table and an even longer time to get the drinks we ordered. Appetizer ordered was good, but a little small. Cute place, but overall experience was just okay.
  12. BlairB

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eva is my absolute favorite restaurant on Newbury Street!! The food and service is amazing here! If the weather is beautiful, I definitely recommend sitting outside. 10/10 would recommend to everyone looking for a great restaurant in Back Bay!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Great outdoor space for dining, we were forgotten for a bit in the corner, but that meant more time with friends
  14. EasyGoingEater

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    Food was so bad. Don’t get the steak tartar (there weren’t parts that I couldn’t chew through, it was disgusting) nor the tacos (no taste and came cold).
  15. HenryT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very nice place with excellent service and very good food.
  16. GilR

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Food was underwhelming and service was not the best, granted it was a busy sunny Sunday
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    My eggs benedict was not great, egg was hard. Other than that, the tuna tartar was good and ambiance was great.
  18. StefiEats

    New England

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    My food was screwed up a few times but what I he was very tasty and my server was so kind. I'll try them again.
  19. DS86

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent brunch! We had a great meal & service was perfect!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Rome

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience1
    Too loud!! So overwhelming
  21. HeatherT

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drink were excellent. Atmosphere is very pleasant, not too fussy but quietly elegant. Service was timely and friendly. Beautiful neighborhood.
  22. Mariko

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fried chicken sandwich was incredible, service was friendly, ambience very chill. Will definitely be back!
  23. MarMarS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Fun atmosphere (though volume made table conversation hard). Door opens directly to tables so blasts of cool air did come in through the meal. Menu was fresh, wholesome food and good sized portions. (We had Mediterranean salad with falafel and seafood pasta.) Beer and cider came in cans (not on tap) but very tasty. Waitstaff was friendly, upbeat, appropriately attentive. Lovely location in beautiful neighborhood. Overall enjoyable time!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great food, the waitress was very nice as well. Very pretty inside, loud very upbeat music. Overall very nice place and great service and food
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    Great service and food but really loud! Stay away if you want to hear people at your table.
  26. laurie

    New England

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    I would like the manager to know that our waiter was fabulous. I didn't get his name, an Italian (?) gentleman. Very friendly, helpful with the menu, attentive but not too much with a very happy personality! I thought he was the manager by how helpful he was. He made our experience with the restaurant very enjoyable!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant. Good food. Great friendly service
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Had the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon it was good, fries are really good. Ordered the Chicken and waffles wasn’t able to try it because I found a hair in the chicken. Server was nice about it but maybe next time I’ll try it. Drinks were okay. Flavored mimosas didn’t really taste the flavor. Lychee Martini was good to me kinda strong but the actually lychee fruit I wasn’t a fan of.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Table and plates were dirty While we liked the menu, we felt like the food itself was poorly executed (over cooked eggs in shakshuka, virtually no espresso in cappuccino, etc)
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Tuna tartare was excellent. Shrimp Scampi and the Bolognese were subpar. Nice outdoor dining space to enjoy Newberry Street.
  31. NickA

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Good but not great-- you could get a much better dinner for 2 for $90 elsewhere on Newbury street with much better food. The floor tiles are gaudy too, doesn't fit Boston's vibe at all, feels like you're in a basement.
  32. GLK02129

    New England

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We were freezing- food was good and service great but not sure why we had to dine in our down!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    My girlfriend and I waited over 1-Hour to get 2 entrees. As good as the food was, I would not go back since I don’t enjoy waiting over 1-hour on slow service. The restaurant was only about 75% full too, so it was disappointing that the service was that slow.
  34. KerryD

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had very nice dining experience at Eva. Attentive server and delicious hamburger. Would go back.
  35. RobN

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    The brunch is pretty good. The dinner was disappointing. The waiter was really pushing the Rose Sangria after I tried to order a different cocktail. I ended up getting both drinks and they were fine and overpriced. I got the lamb burger and it was pretty dry. I would not go again for dinner. Potentially for brunch. It is very pretty inside but not worth the price/quality.
  36. ChristinaR

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    There should be more food on the menu like chicken wings for appetizers. Not everyone eat pork therefore it should be clam chowder with out bacon. Maybe incorporate Quinoa or rice pilaf for an additional side with the delicious steak tips. I would go again and recommend this resturant. It was my husband's birthday and I requested on the reservation online to sing Happy Birthday and that was not done. I will still come again. Thank you!!
  37. Shay

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience at Eva was great. Food came out piping hot. The waitress Brooke was attentive. Everything was perfect. Couldn’t as for better service
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super lovely and super yummy. Service and drinks were amazing
  39. MariaG

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food was not hot; tomato soup tasted like a bowl of tomato sauce, too thick Music very loud
  40. ProfMC

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    I've visited Eva once before with a friend who was in town for a conference, and chose it again this weekend for the same reason. The space itself is gorgeous, and our servers were friendly and helpful. My sole complaint was about an unnecessary refusal of accommodation, and I'm writing this message with the hope that the management and staff will be trained accordingly. Although I specified on my reservation (made one day earlier for a party of 3) that I needed a padded seat that would allow me to sit with my feet on the floor because I have a hip injury, the host initially refused to accommodate the request. He told me and my husband more than once that the wooden chairs and bar seating were "all we have," and basically gave us a dismissive 'take this or leave it' attitude until I asked to modify one seating arrangement so that I could sit on a padded bench. At that point, we were shown upstairs and given a choice of seats (the restaurant was not at all full). This option could/should have been made available from the beginning rather than forcing me to argue about my needs. It's a small indignity, but one that did put a damper on the experience, and leaves me to question how Eva will receive customers who have mobility/accessibility needs. Other restaurants I've booked through OpenTable have contacted me in advance if they anticipate a problem. I'm compelled to think twice about further patronage.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Eva using the Order Online button. Eva also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 546-5155.

Eva is rated 4.3 stars by 235 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 71 times today
Google Map for Eva

279a Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Gloucester &amp; Newbury

  • Neighbourhood

    Back Bay

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Mediterranean

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Public Transit

    Copley Station Hynes Convention Center Station

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Vanessa Valencia

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 546-5155

  • Private party facilities

    To book our restaurant for your next private event please contact Events@Evaboston.com

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