Terra

  3.9 – 1,041 reviews   • Italian restaurant

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Located on the third floor of Eataly Boston, Terra is inspired by earth and fire. The dining room centers around a wood-burning Italian grill, where Chef Dan Bazzinotti cooks over open flames. Pair the playful and plentiful grilled dishes with herb-infused cocktails, rare wines, and barrel-aged beers.

Eataly-based dining area specializing in wood-grilled fare with herb-infused cocktails, beer & wine.

✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out Terra 02199

Hours

Monday11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday11 AM–11 PM
Saturday10:30 AM–11 PM
Sunday10:30 AM–10 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199

Phone: (617) 807-7307

Website: https://www.eataly.com/us_en/stores/boston/restaurants

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Reviews

ASecret Shopper
Terra at Eataly Boston offers a remarkable dining experience, characterized by its warm ambiance and abundant greenery that creates a welcoming atmosphere. The meal began with freshly baked sourdough bread served with creamy buffalo butter—an excellent start to our evening.

We shared an array of appetizers, including flavorful beef and chicken skewers that were simply unreal. As for our main courses, I opted for the halibut, which was accompanied by black kale, crispy chickpeas, and chopped sweet potatoes. Each bite was delicious and perfectly executed.

My dinner companion selected the freshly made pasta with sausage, mushrooms, and a rich black truffle sauce that was a delightful highlight of the meal. The quality of food truly deserved a “Chef’s Kiss.”

Additionally, the wait staff were not only knowledgeable about the menu but also personable, enhancing our overall experience. An added benefit was the validation for parking, making the visit even more convenient.

Overall, Terra provides a perfect balance of taste, ambiance, and service. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to enjoy a wonderful meal in Boston.
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Opal C
One of our favorite places to stop after shopping. The food here is always good. I originally came for the viral tiramisu, and it was amazing — not your typical tiramisu, but really delicious. The slightly melted, creamy texture on top made it feel extra special.

Everything else we’ve tried has been great too, which is why we keep coming back to try more and more (though we sometimes forget to take photos because we’re so hungry ).

I do recommend making a reservation during busy hours. One time I went by myself, and even a customer who was leaving pointed at an empty bar seat like, “you can seat her there!” But I guess they were saving it for couples or larger parties. It might just be their seating policy, but it was a little disappointing at the time.
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Esteban Cardona
The Google rating doesn’t accurately reflect this restaurant; the food is truly delicious. The grilled meats have a fantastic flavor. The pasta isn’t anything extraordinary, but it was ok, also the tiramisu was very good. We received excellent service, and the decor is amazing, though some background music would be nice. I definitely recommend this place.
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A. Cruz
Cute brunch spot. Glass ceiling and it was snowing today so it was a cozy atmosphere. Brunch menu is amazing, we loved everything that we ordered. Drinks were also great. I suggest to make a reservation at Open Table.
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Mark Czako
Today, I went to Terra to have lunch. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a kind front desk person who immediately took me to my pre-booked table. Everything was very clean and the ambiance of the restaurant was exceptional.

A waiter came to me to offer water and as soon as I declined, I told him that I know everything and I would like to order. He looked at me and walked away. Then, a waitress came to take my order. It was a little odd to start my lunch experience like this.

I ordered a diet MoleCola, a Cavatelli Al Ragú di Terra, and a Tiramisú di Eataly. The cola was okay but I liked the fact that it was genuine Italian. I waited around 30-ish minutes for the pasta to be served which on one side is good because you know it’s made fresh, on the other it might have taken a little bit too much time. Overall, it didn’t taste bad but I expected a little more. The portion was just enough. I wanted to order some bread to eat with the ragu but I was told it’s not an option, and they could only make me a full sourdough bread. I was a little confused as this restaurant is claimed to be Italian and they don’t have smaller portions of bread?

Anyways, after finishing the pasta I got the “viral” tiramisu and I honestly didn’t like it. It felt like it was a parfait cake, very dense and not light at all. The cream poured over on top wasn’t too creamy, it was more like a soup and mildly warm. As the plastic wrap was being taken off the side of the tiramisu by a waiter, the “cream” was poured all over the table and some almost landed on my jeans and shoes. I cleaned up as much as I could and was offered another napkin from a waiter to fully clean the mess myself.

Overall, the lunch cost me $58 and I don’t think it was worth it. I could definitely have a better quality lunch in the North End, with similarly good (if not better) ingredients, and a way better service for this price. And I could also get some bread on the side on request, as a genuine Italian restaurant would actually offer.
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Priscilla Richardson
Our experience at Terra in Boston was extremely disappointing from start to finish. For a restaurant with such a strong reputation, the food was shockingly bland and lacked any real flavor. Every dish we ordered felt underseasoned and uninspired, especially considering the prices. We expected authentic, well-executed Italian food and instead felt like we wasted our money.

When we arrived, our party consisted of seven people. Shortly after being seated, we asked if we could add two more guests, a mother and daughter who were part of our group. Instead of handling this professionally or with any sense of hospitality, the manager approached us and stated that we would need to meet a $45 minimum per person just to add them. What made the situation even more uncomfortable was that we could clearly see the manager standing nearby and calculating whether we had already spent $45 per person before allowing the additional guests to join us. It felt awkward, invasive, and incredibly uncomfortable.

The service did not improve the experience. The servers never smiled, did not seem happy to be serving us, and made the entire meal feel tense rather than enjoyable. There was no warmth or attentiveness, which you would expect from a restaurant of this reputation.

The only positive aspect of our visit was the dessert menu, which was genuinely enjoyable and the only part of the meal that met expectations. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to make up for the rest of the experience.

Overall, the atmosphere felt awkward, the policies were poorly explained, and the lack of hospitality was very clear. We left feeling frustrated, uncomfortable, and disappointed. We will never eat here again and would not recommend this location to anyone.
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Joseph Tavano
Pathetic excuse for an Italian restaurant. The quality of the food and the service do not command the premium prices they ask. I made a reservation a week ago, informing them I was coming to have a special meal with my wife and daughter. They seated us ON the serving station. There were servers bustling less than an inch from my head. The decor is falling apart, it was dirty, loud, and the staff were rude and nowhere to be found. They didn’t refill empty water glasses, and we caught them in multiple lies about ingredients being out of stock. They refused to accommodate smaller portions for a child, and refused to serve her black truffle even though it is clearly on the menu that it can be shaved on any dish for a fee. Terra is parody of an upscale italian restaurant, and the management should be ashamed of themselves. They do not understand fine Italian cooking at any level, whether in Rome, Milan, Naples, New York, or Boston. They do not understand how to operate a bad restaurant, let alone a fine one. I will never go here again, and will mock anyone who does.
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Kevin Nguyen
My friends and I stopped by Terra after our night out. Charina, the manager, was very welcoming and kind. She made us feel very comfortable and ensured we were well taken care of. Excellent customer service! I can’t recommend Terra enough after our experience.
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Ana Maria
Very aesthetically pleasing restaurant! The food was good but found it overpriced for what it was. About $30 dollars for eggs Benedict. You basically pay for the ambiance.
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Diana M Gallo
The food was fine. The roasted pumpkin was burnt so we had to peel it. The dessert was good. The food took a long time to come to our table so be patient.
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