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The Cottage Wellesley, Wellesley, MA

The Cottage Wellesley

4.5
4.5
2856 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
The Cottage, an upscale-meets-casual eatery in Linden Square Wellesley known for dependable, fresh, SoCal inspired menu options.

We partnered with Taniya Nayak, a featured interior designer on popular Food Network programs such as ‘Restaurant Impossible’ to transform the once light-flooded, beach-like, SoCal atmosphere to a warm, lively, and New England-comfort interior. Enjoy an emphasis on natural woods, live greenery, and pops of welcomed fresh color in the new interior and brand.

The Cottage will remain the same tried-and-true neighborhood eatery with a re-defined focus on local, fresh, and honest product, for the whole family, every day. The Cottage Wellesley’s new menu is created by Culinary Director, Peter Hansen, who brings his vast experience from all over the world to Wellesley, MA. In his career, Hansen has appeared on six episodes of Iron Chef and has worked alongside incredible culinary talent such as Michael White and Bobby Flay.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–8:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–7:45 pm Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 239-1100
  • Website
    http://www.cottagewellesley.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Josh Gagne
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate with us! We are here to make your special occasion a truly memorable one. We make event-planning easy and enjoyable featuring 1-on-1 planning with our private dining coordinator, custom select menu options, and a refreshed + cozy private dining space for up to 30 guests.
  • Location
    190 Linden Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
  • Neighborhood
    Wellesley
  • Cross street
    Washington Street
  • Parking details
    Free Parking in the public lot at Linden Square.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

  • Breakfast with Santa at The Cottage Wellesley

    $15.00 - $35.00 per person

    Dec 14, 2024 only
    Join us at The Cottage for our annual Breakfast with Santa! No better way to celebrate the holiday season than a tasty breakfast buffet and a visit at your table from Mr. Santa Claus himself! Bring your little ones in for some Christmas Magic and a fun family celebration of the holidays. Your reservation will reserve you your own table, access to our Breakfast Buffet for you and your kids, a visit for Santa Claus and plenty of photo ops! Adults are $35 per seat, and children are $15 per seat. Payment will be due at the restaurant.
    Breakfast with Santa at The Cottage Wellesley Photo

Menu

Smalls

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup$7.00

    white cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, tortilla strips

    • Four Cheese-Mushroom Arancini$15.00

      arrabiata sauce, herb oil

      • Not the Same Old Nachos$14.00

        fontina & cotija cheese, corn salsa, mango guacamole, lime crema

        • Eggplant Fries$14.00

          lemon aioli

          • Spicy Fried Calamari$16.00

            hot cherry peppers, chili aioli, fresh lemon, cilantro

            • Ahi Tuna Nachos$16.00

              sesame crusted, Asian vegetables, peppers, wasabi cream, ginger vinaigrette

              Salads

              Add: chicken $6, shrimp $11, ahi $9, organic salmon $16

              • California Caesar**$13.00

                creamy avocado dressing, tomatoes, sourdough croutons, shaved parmesan

                • Brussels Sprouts**$16.00

                  arugula, hazelnuts, goat cheese, tomatoes, pomegranate vinaigrette

                  • Southwest Chop**$14.00

                    greens, black beans, avocado, cotija, tomatoes, tortilla, chili lime vinaigrette

                    • Beet & Avocado Bowl**$16.00

                      quinoa, greens, tomato, walnuts, blue cheese, lemon vinaigrette

                      • Harvest Bowl**$16.00

                        greens, sweet potato, wild rice, brussels, walnuts, maple tahini vinaigrette

                        Handhelds

                        • Fried Eggplant Sandwich**$18.00

                          roasted red pepper, tomato, arugula, pesto mayo, focaccia, fries

                          • Grass Fed Burger* **$18.00

                            lettuce, tomato, onion, aged cheddar, brioche bun, fries

                            • Turkey Burger**$17.00

                              cranberry aioli, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, fries

                              • Cottage Fish Tacos**$19.00

                                corn tortillas, griddled tilapia, baja sauce, pico de gallo, guac, cabbage

                                • Short Rib Tacos**$19.00

                                  cilantro lime slaw, cotija cheese, red onion jam, avocado, corn tortillas

                                  • The Impossible Burger**$17.00

                                    smoked chile aioli, sweet onion jam, pickled jalapeño

                                    Mains

                                    • Maple Glazed Organic Salmon* **$31.00

                                      asparagus, sweet & spicy glaze, mashed potato

                                      • Seared Maine Scallops**

                                        lobster-tarragon risotto, melted leeks, saffron-vanilla cream

                                        • MKT

                                      • Fish & Chips$22.00

                                        light & crispy, slaw, remoulade

                                        • Chicken Piccata**$23.00

                                          capers, lemon, artichoke hearts, capellini pasta, parmesan cheese

                                          • Vegetarian Gnocchi**$22.00

                                            potato gnocchi, lemon cream sauce, zucchini, corn, tomatoes

                                            • Short Rib Fettuccine**$26.00

                                              pearl onions, roasted pepper, mushrooms, asparagus tips

                                              • Chicken Milanese**$24.00

                                                fennel, arugula, tomatoes, red onion, oranges, lemon-thyme vinaigrette

                                                • Steak Frites* **$32.00

                                                  hanger steak, caramelized shallots, maître d'hôtel butter, French fries

                                                  Sides

                                                  $8

                                                  • Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

                                                    • French Fries

                                                      • Grilled Asparagus

                                                        • Broccoli

                                                          • Sweet Potato Fries

                                                            Last updated: April 16, 2023

                                                            What 2,856 people are saying

                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                            4.5
                                                            4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                            • 4.3Food
                                                            • 4.6Service
                                                            • 4.4Ambience
                                                            • 4.1Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Loved For

                                                            • Boston Metro West

                                                              Great for brunch

                                                            • Boston Metro West

                                                              Kid-friendly

                                                            • Boston Metro West

                                                              Healthy

                                                            • Boston Metro West

                                                              Great for outdoor dining

                                                            • Boston Metro West

                                                              Most Booked

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            The Cottage Wellesley offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for family gatherings and brunch with friends. Guests rave about the "terrific chicken Milanese" and "wonderful service." While some dishes occasionally miss the mark, the menu's diverse offerings, excellent cocktails, and attentive staff keep diners coming back for more.

                                                            2,856 Reviews

                                                            1. Rose

                                                              Greater Boston

                                                              121 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              5.0

                                                              121 reviews

                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              I love when you are greeted and seated with professionalism. The waitress suggested some great choices. I choose the Brussel Sprout salad, it was large and wonderful. I didn't think I could eat the whole thing, but I did. My friend enjoyed her burger, the fries were good too. Since it wasn't too crowded, we were able to sit and relax. Thanks for a great afternoon.

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                                                            2. Shruti

                                                              Greater Boston

                                                              4 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              4 reviews

                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Service and ambience were nice but the food was not great. The chicken dumplings were fried and not very tasty. Presentation was not great. Chicken piccata was divided into 2 portions which was nice of them, tasted ok.

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                                                            3. Chris

                                                              Greater Boston

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              2.0

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              There appears to have been a decrease in food quality

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                                                            4. Donna

                                                              Greater Boston

                                                              1 review

                                                              3.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 2
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Atmosphere good. food was just okay. brunch potatoes spicy, no one ate them.

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                                                            5. Page

                                                              Greater Boston

                                                              1 review

                                                              vip
                                                              3.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on November 20, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Last night was disappointing. Food was not as good as usual.

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                                                            6. Harry

                                                              Greater Boston

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              Dined on November 19, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Still the best place to have lunch in the Wellesley Needham area. My go to lunch destination.
                                                              The Cottage WellesleyResponded 2 days ago
                                                              Thank you!

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                                                            7. Nicole

                                                              Greater Boston

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on November 17, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Love The Cottage! I meet a friend here several times a year for a weekend morning brunch. It’s such a cozy spot! It’s the perfect place!

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                                                            8. Jennifer

                                                              Greater Boston

                                                              1 review

                                                              vip
                                                              1.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on November 13, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                              2. Food 1
                                                              3. Service 1
                                                              4. Ambience 1
                                                              The service was horrible. We waited for 45 minutes to place our order. My friend’s salad came without any dressing and we couldn’t flag anyone down. Will not be going back any time soon.

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                                                            9. Anne

                                                              Greater Boston

                                                              23 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              3.0

                                                              23 reviews

                                                              Dined on November 11, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 2
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Have had good experiences here in the past, but tonight the waiter was inattentive and not very friendly. The southwest chopped salad that used to be yummy was pretty much just greens and a little avocado. The chicken piccata was very good and the brownie sundae was delicious.

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                                                            10. maryQ

                                                              Houston

                                                              30 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              5.0

                                                              30 reviews

                                                              Dined on November 9, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              While I have one or two less-than-stellar experiences here two years ago, it’s been consistently awesome for the last year. A friend and i meet here every two months or so. The menu has decent variety and the portions are generous. Everything is presented well and tastes excellent. Lots of gluten free options. The Bloody Mary’s are great-no overdone garnishes (like, it’s a drink, not an entree), just a few simple things and a perfect mix. Service is mostly good. They can get quite busy but i never feel rushed out. The space is very open with lots of natural light.

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                                                            FAQs

                                                            The Cottage Wellesley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 239-1100.

                                                            The Cottage Wellesley is rated 4.5 stars by 2856 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 PM
                                                            Booked 29 times today
                                                            Experiences are available.

                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                            Google Map for The Cottage Wellesley

                                                            190 Linden Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

                                                            Dining areas

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Cross street
                                                              Washington Street
                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                              Wellesley
                                                            • Hours of operation
                                                              Mon–Sat 11:30 am–8:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–7:45 pm Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
                                                            • Price
                                                              $30 and under
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Californian
                                                            • Dining style
                                                              Casual Dining
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Casual Dress
                                                            • Parking details
                                                              Free Parking in the public lot at Linden Square.
                                                            • Payment options
                                                              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                            • Executive chef
                                                              Josh Gagne
                                                            • Additional
                                                              Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
                                                            • Website
                                                              http://www.cottagewellesley.com/
                                                            • Phone number
                                                              (781) 239-1100
                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                              Celebrate with us! We are here to make your special occasion a truly memorable one. We make event-planning easy and enjoyable featuring 1-on-1 planning with our private dining coordinator, custom select menu options, and a refreshed + cozy private dining space for up to 30 guests.

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