Floras is a quaint little wine bar in West Newton. Outdoor seating is limited but awesome in the nice weather. The inside has more tables and a bar. Service is always on point. Staff is awesome. They have tacos on the menu and they come fully loaded. About $6.50 each I think, it's not your standard wine bar food, but I highly recommend getting them. They are delicious. Even the chips and guacamole were good enough to rival a local Mexican place. The marscapone cheese board is one of my favorite things here. Topped with honey, crushed walnuts and blackberries, it's a delicious medley. It comes with toasted bread as well. You can smear on the spread and get a bit of salt and sweet with the creamy, rich cheese. They offer wine and cocktails as well. Bottles are reasonably priced. Good selections. Floras is the type of spot you would see in back bay or south end. It's cool that Newton has it. I can't say enough good things. read more

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We came too late where the kitchen was closed! We were trying to hit a spot for a late night date night- So this is for the bar only. They did have drinks available and a full bar so the bartender can make you whatever you want. I ordered the espresso martini and the 02465. 02465 wasn't overly sweet and I did enjoy the fruit favored, I actually smelt the citrus before I drank it and it was lovely. Everyone was cool and we were able to chat with some local patrons. We def will go back maybe on a Tuesday for their taco nights. read more

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It's the Simply Things.... After a stressful day at work or it's mid-week and you're looking for just something to get you through... drop by Flora's Wine Bar. This is my go to place for great drinks and food. James and Corey will surely make you feel at home. read more

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Quaint, cozy, locally sourced ingredients- such a gem! We stopped in on a rainy afternoon to have wine a few apps. We loved the customized cheese plate and the bowl of mixed olives. One thing I will say is this is the best priced spot for the food!! The mixed olives was a truly decent bowl for $7 and honestly the olives were fantastic! The cheese plate had a few select options. The bartender asked us what we didn't like and what our preferences were. It was so nice to have such a citrates section with pickles, mustards, pickled mushrooms and goat cheese. If you are in or near the area, I can't recommend this place more! read more

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A most disappointing visit. We had high hopes based on other reviews, but the main barkeep was in a foul mood and did not appreciate my request to try a different libation after being very unimpressed with the glass of bourdeaux I chose. (Don't try the bourdeaux). We ordered the pretzels with cheese, and the cheese tasted like it probably came from the grocery section of a gas station. The vibe was promising but the overall experience pretty much killed it for us. James, one of the other servers, was very nice though. Better luck to anyone else. read more

My friend told me about Flora during summer of 2020. She said they had outdoor seating, which was ideal for during the pandemic. But it took me until late summer of 2021 to make it there. And I went back a few weeks later. The servers/owners are SO friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The wine choices are obviously great. The charcuterie board, while pricey, is AMAZING. I could not stop eating the cheese. DELICIOUS. I cannot wait to go back and enjoy a large glass of wine with my friend and have a lovely, fun evening. read more

Just the Cap my last review, it wasn't a fluke. This place is a hidden gem. Stopped in a late afternoon and throughly enjoyed a couple glasses of Cab and a board for one. The board again with fresh cheese, pepperoni, grapes and Wow. . Sugared Ginger! Seriously. The bright sunny atmosphere in the afternoon and outside seating adds to the unique charm. I'm hooked on this place. read more

Flora's Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - West Newton, Massachusetts

I just come back from restaurant that my friends recommended. We have with my wife great drinks and charcuterie board. Great paring cheese and meats. Australian goat cheese with lavender it's something that we will no forget. I had great scotch whiskey and my wife dirty martini. Great atmosphere and friendly service. We recommend to try . We will go there soon to enjoy all: food,drink and atmosphereChef's Choice Charcuterie read more

Flora's Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - West Newton, Massachusetts

We love this place! Perfect for a date night. Drinks and charcuterie are amazing, best in the area. The service is always so awesome. Incredibly nice people!!! read more

I was there before catching a movie next door. My party (2 people) clearly told the waiter we had limited time (45 min), and we decided to order something (we thought) would be very simple: a board of cheese and cold cuts with some wine. How long can it take to slap some cheese and mortadella on a board? Well, we got the food 40 minutes after, we had to stuff our face and run. It didn't help reminding the waiter multiple times - he kept saying "almost there". By itself, the selection was really good, but we didn't have a chance to enjoy it at all. read more

Fantastic food, ambiance, and service. Have already visited twice and can't wait for the third time. Pasta is out of this world!

This is a great little place to visit. It has only 22+ seats but a great place to go for some interesting cocktails and a nice wine list. Wine can be enjoyed by the glass or the bottle. The limited food menu has good charcuterie choices that are generous in portions. Parking is limited in the area but worth the search. read more

Great time at this hip little spot! Great mixed drinks, nice wine menu with knowledgable and friendly staff. Apps were delicious and fresh. Definitely a good add for this little town read more

Ok why is everyone giving this place 5 stars? I mean was I just unlucky this time around? I was in the area and I've been meaning to check this place out. I was hoping it to be an excellent experience, but boy was it not. From the moment I walked into this place to the moment I left, it was not a pleasant experience. I had one lady who was young pour me a water. They don't have actual menus. You have to scan the menu on your phone. They definitely had a nice selection of wines. I did end up trying a sparkling orange wine that was not good at all and did not have any bubbles so not sure how they can call it sparkling. I attempted to try another wine this time Red from Italy thinking that it was gonna be good and it was ok not great. I saw they had a Prosecco Rose on the menu and I just ordered that one because I know that one is good. I had nobody ask me how the wine was? Did you want any food? Nothing, it was pure silence and I was the only one in the bar with two bartenders and nobody approached me with any normal customer service or questions that you would normally ask when you're sitting at a bar or restaurant. I don't know how these places are surviving? Why do they act this way to customers? Don't they know that WE are the ones keeping their lights on. So why don't they treat us better? I will never ever come back here again. And, if you choose to that's perfectly fine as long as you have a better experience than me. Cheers! read more

Flora's Wine Bar - Prosecco rose - Wine Bars Near Me - West Newton, Massachusetts

Wife and I heard about this place opening before the pandemic so we didn't get a chance to try it out until tonight. Definitely worth the wait. The staff were very friendly and courteous even though they were keeping busy making drink after delicious drink for the incoming happy hour guests (happy hour in name only since I've learned it's illegal in Massachusetts ...what?!?!?). My wife and I each tried a cocktail and they were unique and perfect. Then we tried a glass of a Cabernet recommended by Collin and it was amazing. Coupled with some tasty cheese, bread and olives we couldn't be happier with our evening out. Looking forward to more great visits. read more

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Welcoming staff who are enthusiastic about helping with wine choices. Sweet spot and good small plates.

Best cocktail spot in newton/west newton Sometimes help to call ahead on busy nights, great cocktails and food - great service read more

Nice, small neighborhood bar. It is more than "just" a wine bar. They do serve liquor. Food (small plates, charcuterie etc) was delicious and good variety of wine, beer and specialty cocktails. I will be coming back here, again, a lot. The passion of the owners is so apparent. This is a great place. Not to miss. read more

WOW! Where do I even start? The staff at Flora's Wine Bar (and my planning boyfriend) gave me the best birthday celebration EVER! This place is adorable; the staff is funny, friendly and knowledgeable; the food is to die for; the drinks are delicious, cold and strong. We came here to celebrate my 25th, and Flora's pulled out all the stops. When our party sat, they brought up complimentary limoncello shots and had arranged a champagne toast. When my boyfriend booked, they recommended we order food ahead of time so our party was constantly served throughout our whole experience. Within 10 minutes of sitting down, we had drinks, waters, three cheese/meat/fish boards and the best service. We continued to order food and drinks and they even surprised me with a cake! YES, Flora's got me a cake! I felt so special!! I'm so excited this place survived COVID, and now they deserve everyone's love and support. This will be a new date night staple, and I recommend Flora's for any birthday or special event! They really go above and beyond to make it the best!!! Thank you so much Andrew and Corey! read more

This is the best food, wine, and overall bar in Newton--hands down!!! The food is incredible, and the service is top notch. I'll be frequenting here a lot, and I'm so glad that a place like this finally opened nearby. The owner also couldn't be any friendlier. This place is amazing!!!! read more

Flora's Wine Bar - Best and drink food around, and best bar in the Boston area. First class!!! The owners also couldn't be any friendlier. - Wine Bars Near Me - West Newton, Massachusetts

We finally got around to visiting Flora and now I'm wishing we would have gone sooner. Our server, Colin, started us out with a complimentary tasting of his favorite Cabernet, which was excellent. We opted for cocktails, and tried the Veronica Vaughn and the Medical Permit. We enjoyed both, but I think the Veronica Vaughn was the more interesting of the two. We originally intended to get the Roasted Veggie Antipasto and the Sweet Sopressata, but Colin suggested that they could put together a board with cheese as well. The board included a delightful manchago, assorted dried fruits, toasted nuts, marinated mushrooms, crostini and a fig jam that paired well with the cheese. A pair of chocolate-dipped madeleines arrived with our check, and they were soft and delicious. We can't wait to go back! read more

Flora's Wine Bar - Sweet sopressata and manchago cheese plate. - Wine Bars Near Me - West Newton, Massachusetts

Flora's is a spectacular establishment, by far the best West Newton Square has to offer. Most importantly, the owners and staff members are friendly and well-versed in the food and drinks on offer. They clearly work hard to cultivate a communal space that is welcoming to all. This is a great place to quietly read a book over a glass of wine, or chat with the bartender, or bring a friend for a shared meal, or anything in between. The cocktails are well-crafted and consistently measured. Alongside the classics, there's always some new and interesting concoction to try on the drinks menu. Also, there are multiple beers on tap and a multitude of local canned selections. The global wine selection is particularly impressive, especially given the more intimate size of the restaurant. The charcuterie and cheese selections, alongside the various small plates (such as the smoked salmon and the pretzel board), are all delicious and thoughtfully curated. Seating options are plentiful and comfortable, including hightops, regular tables, bar seats, as well as outdoor seating (with umbrellas for shade in the summer, and heaters for warmth in the colder months). The place stays open till at least 11 pm even on weeknights, which is a rare treat for the West Newton area. Flora's is always a delight to visit, and I wish it many more years of success! read more

So lucky to have a place like this right around the corner from home. Flora's wine bar is tiny, cozy and has a very intimate atmosphere! They gladly help you to pick your best wine and snacks, matching the choices you make for a perfect wine tasting night. A place for date nights, girls night or simple "me time" night. I felt very comfortable and welcomed. Definitely will come back! Thank you! read more

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If my spirit animal was a bar, it would probably be Flora's. My inner wino was excited to see the cozy little wine bar opening up down the street. My snarky realist wondered if I'd get a chance to visit before the pandemic claimed it. A child sleepover at grandparents gave me that chance. A summer evening. My beautiful wife. Some antipasto. A glass of something Italian. Oh wait... I meant the other Italian with the same name. He must have had that happen before and offered to replace it. Seemed like it might be serendipity, so I'd rather not waste it. We chatted with the owner a bit. Talk about a born entrepreneur. Opened a wine bar, hard enough in the best of times. Then a global pandemic keeps everyone away. I'm glad he's still pouring. I hope to be visiting for many years after Covid has passed. I hope they make it. read more

Great quality wine bar though unsure about the ambiance. Picked Flora's for a summer date night and sat at the bar. Comfortable enough but got the impression right away that the bartender was not in a good mood and didn't want to interact much. Was also mostly empty on a Sunday evening and seemed to draw a quieter, more mature crowd than I was expecting. We ordered the chefs charcuterie board and smoked salmon and both were delicious. Appreciated the wine suggestions given by the staff. read more

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A cozy little neighborhood spot, the owners are attentive, friendly, and full of good suggestions. We tried a nice white but ended up with this lovely red. The little plates are yummy too. Olives are a solid choice. I almost don't want to write a review as I want to be able to get a table : ) read more

Flora's Wine Bar - Great suggestion, I'm admittedly not a big red wine drinker and this was delicious. - Wine Bars Near Me - West Newton, Massachusetts

Had such a good time on one of my rare nights out during Covid times. This wine bar was perfect. It had a great selection of wine. Loved the chef's platter. My husband went reluctantly coz he's not big on wine, but they had great cocktails and an impressive selection of scotch and rum and he enjoyed himself too. Had an amazing night. Will definitely go back. read more

The best wine bar with a neighborhood feel and knowledgeable staff! The spicy marg was ! can't wait to go back!

Was visiting a friend who lives in Newton and it was a great stop for casual drinks. The service was very attentive and the staff were very kind. The wine I had was also great! It's nice that they offer handmade cocktails in addition to fine wines too. The place is a little small so definitely make a reservation. Would totally come back here! read more

I went last night and loved everything about it! The charcuterie board was incredible, wine was delicious, staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating! They let us sample some of the wines before choosing which one we wanted, too. read more

Flora's Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - West Newton, Massachusetts

Great wine selection. Amazing bartenders and the owner Corey is very friendly and always working his tail off. Prices are very attractive and the cheese/meat spreads are impressive. Recommend! read more

We had a great time at Flora's. Andrew helped us set aside some space for a birthday get together. Our group doubled in size but the bar tenders kept up and were great throughout the night. Will definitely come back. read more

Drinks are excellent...look forward to returning for more. Atmosphere is great with outdoor dining plus friendly staff

Cute wine bar! The boards were delicious and the wine selection was plentiful. I had a nice chat with the owner who seems really down to earth and not too intimidating with the wine talk. Definitely going to go back! read more

Great place with excellent service and a comfortable atmosphere. The beer and wine list is robust and diverse so you can always find what you want. The tapas items are a good size and full of flavor. They also stay open until later than most in the area. I have never been disappointed read more

Cute little wine bar tucked into the strip of establishment near the west Newton cinemas. Small intimate atmosphere; friendly helpful staff. Has full bar but we enjoyed two unusual and good wines. The menu is limited; both the charcuterie board and the terrine were tasty and ample for dinner. Worth a try and a return visit! read more

10/10! Enjoyed their delicious wine and the Chef's choice charcuterie which included two cheeses ( we had the brie and red wine goat cheese) two choices of meats, and more! read more

Flora's Wine Bar - Chef's choice charcuterie - Wine Bars Near Me - West Newton, Massachusetts

I absolutely adore this place. Fantastic date spot with great apps and drinks. Colin the bartender is really personable and creative with his drinks. Could not recommend more! read more

Love this spot! Great wine selection, incredible and innovative cocktails, and DELICIOUS food! The owners are so friendly and generous. We love this new neighborhood spot. Recommend for anyone looking for a great date spot or great drinks and apps! read more

Flora's Wine Bar - Charcuterie Board - Wine Bars Near Me - West Newton, Massachusetts

The dish I ordered , a beet and feta combination, was extremely salty and the cheese and nuts had an unpleasant burnt and charred flavor. Also, the beets tasted as though they were taken out of a can, not fresh. The pinot noir was unusually sweet and not enjoyable. The setting is drab, lacks charm and is closer to resembling a neighborhood dive than a "wine bar". They should hire a decorator and step up their game. read more