La Morra is a homey Italian bistro tucked away on Route 9 lost in midst of traffic but totally worth the slow-down to check out its menu. I came here for brunch for the first time but my friend regularly gets take-out here. I've had bites of his tagliatelle with Bolognese which is their delicious home-made ribbon pasta and earthy sauce. And, from what I could tell, real Italians do come here which is a good sign for any restaurant laying claim on regional cuisine. The table beside us was Italian and they seemed to be regulars, seeing that they were pretty familiar with the menu. We started off with a plate of fresh fruit which came with ricotta sweetened with sugar and lemon zest. It was fabulous and I'm usually weirded out by creamy cheeses but I couldn't stay away. For our entrees I got the Tuscan toast, two big pieces of moist bread, topped with berries and more sweetened ricotta. The syrup was amazing, infused with nutmeg and cinnamon; it was a heavenly dish. My friend got cod cakes, topped with poached eggs and hollandaise. Not my boat--but was still delicious. We split a side of golden roasted potatoes which were crunchy and unfettered, but when we asked for ketchup it sent the waitress in a frenzy, confessing they usually do not stock it. Even for an Italian restaurant, any restaurant must have the essentials. After a few minutes of searching she came back with a ramican of ketchup! Score! I'll definitely be back to check our La Morra's brief but mouthwatering menu. Their selection is broken down into two areas: pasta and entrees which change seasonally. Additionally, the ambiance is quite romantic. It's off the beaten path, small, and warm, which makes for a quaint getaway with your lover. The service was commendable and they serve Bellinis (but not until noon, dammit!). read more

Why does this place only have 3.5 stars? I think it is fantastic Italian food (just as good as many N. End places). The wait staff is courteous and intelligent. Lots of good wines. The bolognese sauce was amazing rich and delicious. Plus, I went during restaurant week and they did a 4 course menu for the same price - so they are all about a good deal! It was one of the most satisfying meals I've had. read more

I'm looking forward to living in Brookline... While in town for shopping for apartments this last weekend, we decided to drop into this place and check out the cuisine. My girl and I both decided to go with the Prezzo Fisso meal, splitting the choices down the middle with both food and wine to get a sampling of all La Morra had to offer. It was all fantastic. A 4-course meal, we started with the Farm salad / Fried mussels w/ cherry pepper aioli (both pared with an '07 La Vis Pinot Grigio). Next was the pasta course of orecchiette w/ lardo & mustard greens / caramelized red onion ravioli w/ walnuts & aged balsamic vinegar (pared with choice of an '07 Fiano or '07 Quattro Mani Montepulciano). The main course was a choice of oven roasted pork chop with semolina polenta, mushrooms & golden raisins / wood grilled blue fish w/ spring onion, roasted potatoes & fresh herb sauce (paired with choice of '07 Prima Mano or '06 Tormaresca Neprica). The dessert choice was anything off their regular menu - I went with the lemon ricotta cheesecake, my girl chose the chocolate espresso panna cotta (paired with La Caliera Moscato di Asti). IT WAS ALL GOOD. Especially good was the blue fish (something I initially had no interest in trying). The pork chop was great and the polenta was prepared perfectly. All the wines were delicious and paired well with each respective meal. It's a shame I'll be a 'starving student' while in Boston - if my disposable income was higher, this would be a regular spot during my upcoming stay in Boston. read more

I think it's time I upped La Morra to 5 stars... a recent dinner was my third or fourth time dining here, and each time I've had delicious food in a lovely atmosphere for reasonable prices. You just can't go wrong here. My pork "Osso Bucco" with saffron farro 'risotto' was to die for. The (giant amount of) meat was literally fall off the bone and so tender and flavorful, and the risotto was rich and comforting and umami-full. The whole dish was like getting a big hug, and was so much food that I had almost enough for two extra meals (but I ate all the leftovers the next day in one sitting anyways because it was that good). Everyone else loved their food too, and our waitress was excellent. My one critique is it gets a bit loud upstairs, so be warned (tends to be quieter downstairs, in my experience). read more

This was my 5th visit to La Morra and though I always enjoy it, I've never loved it as much as everyone else. Their prix fixe menu is certainly generous in portion size but I'd rather have less and better food. ATMOSPHERE - A strange location off the busy Route 9 but very homey and rustic inside. SERVICE - Once my food came out so over-salted that it was barely edible. They gave me a complimentary dessert, which was nice. I still think their food tends to be over-salted. FOOD - Fried risotto stuffed with braised beef and smoked mozzarella - This was perfectly crispy on the outside but the risotto was a little mushy. This was probably the best cichetti we ordered. Tuscan meatballs with porcini and proscuitto - Very uninteresting and lacking in flavour. Stuffed zucchini blossoms - Stuffed with ricotta, battered, and fried like tempura. It was good. Wards Berry Farm roasted baby carrots with local green beans, chive, toasted walnuts and creamy parmigiano vinaigrette - I liked the flavour of the vinaigrette but texturally, it left this creamy but grainy and gummy film on the vegetables. It just didn't work for me. Spaghetti with black olive, chili, caper, anchovy, and house cured bluefish - This had a spicy kick to it, which was unexpected in a good way. However, the flavours melded too much and the ingredients too mashed that the sauce and dish lacked texture. Wood grilled pork chop with grilled polenta, zucchini and mostarda - I asked for the pork medium but it was undercooked. The dish was spicy but lacked seasoning. The polenta was out of place and unnecessary. Peach tarte - This was one of the most awful desserts I've ever had. The tarte was room temperature, dry, doughy, and had a side of hash that was possibly oats (?). It really seemed like a leftover that sat out for days. I ate one bite and could not stomach the rest. I appreciate the changing seasonal menu. That's just how food should be and frankly, how restaurants should be run....fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. However, what brings me incredible sadness is how mediocre the food is. The dishes felt unfocused and poorly planned. read more

Excellent meal. Creative menu. Not your run of the mill pasta joint. The service was outstanding. Our server, Nicole was excellent, very attentive to our needs. If there is one minor item we found slightly odd, was it's nice they came around and offered bread from a basket, but seemed stingy that they never offered a second slice. My 94 yo mother loved her eggplant parmigiana, which was outstanding and different, using a batter rather than simple breading on the eggplant, but commented on why not put a bread basket on the table. Charming evening, great restaurant. read more

La Morra's space is warm and inviting. The service friendly and the food very good. However within its category I am having a hard time providing La Morra four stars. The wine list featured wines from several different areas of Italy and service paired me with a bottle similar to the taste I like from France. The "gift" of smoked mushrooms in balsamic was awkward. The arancini porcini was a nice designer arancini but the mushroom barely came through. Salads were crisp, cool and the dressing perfect. The stars of the night were the two pasta dishes. Tom Brady's favorite bolognese and the oxtail gnocchi. The Cornish hen under a drink was cooked nicely but the lentils were like a brick. The real flop of the night was venison that came under seasoned and didn't have much flavor at all. As the night progressed I saw more and more regulars come in that knew not only the front of house but also each other. I got to witness the weird vibe over the long two and half hours it took to feed me. It could be seen that the kitchen was backed up rather than delay being created by the front of house. All in all I'd go back, but, I can not recommend going out of your way to get to La Morra. read more

Incredible gem fabulous amazing top 10 competes with anyone Service with class Tremendous food experience sous chef Emily totally on point Highly reccommended read more

My wife and I looking for a new experience decided to try out La Morra. My wife was craving Italian food (which never happens) so we went for it. We arrived at around 9:00 pm on a Friday and it was not at all packed really just one big party and two or three more couples. (admittedly it was a holiday weekend, so it is probably not usually quite so empty) So it was nice and quiet and intimate. Not a vast beer selection but the few they did have were good quality, so no points taken away for that. We toyed with the idea of the pre-fixe menu while we enjoyed the amazing house-made bread and garlicky ricotta oil, but ultimately we decided to order off the menu. We started with the Kale Salad, it was lightly dressed and very tasty. For entrees I ordered the cornish hen and my wife ordered the Gnocchi. Both were outstanding. The hen was served over polenta with garlicky greens, the part that threw me off were the black cherries on top, but it added an exciting tart flavor to the meat and mixed well with the creamy polenta. My wife really enjoyed the gnocchi (we debated the pronunciation for quite a few minutes) She was raving about how the hazelnut topping really set the whole dish off. There was a lot of eye closing and "mmmmnnn" noises so that is a five-star review from her. The wait staff was attentive and very friendly, They take their food and atmosphere seriously so it is a great "experience" restaurant. read more

I am sorry to write this review. I was very excited to take of town guests to one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants. I have had some really great new and interesting meals here in the past, but last night my meal was almost unedible. I had the zucchini salad and the rissoto. They were both so over salted I had pretend to enjoy them. I was just too dissapointed to know what to say. read more

Great little place. Everything that I tried was delicious. Did the fixed price thing... wine pairing with each course. I was full and drunk by the end of it. Fantastic service. Great for a date/double date. Fun cocktails too! read more

Upstair's wait staff was wonderful! However, the sound level was extremely loud - very hard to hear one another. The smoked corn salad had one tomato that had not been cored, the smoke flavor overwhelmed the poor corn and the presentation was very sloppy. The Pesca all' olio do Oliva was lackluster and it was hard to find the tiny shrimp in the Gameretti con Orecchiette - nice sauce though and the pasta was al dente. One can do much better at other restaurants in the area. read more

5 star all around, great service. We went during the 33$ Restaurant week for an amazing 4 course meal. A little noisy, but that was to be expected. Bruschetta was a little burned, pasta was fresh and delicious, The hanger steak is one of the best I've tasted, wine pairing was delicious and definitely worth the little extra. The dessert menu was a perfect close to the meal. read more

The ONLY reason I am giving it an A-OK is because of the service. I came in and sat at the bar while I waited for my reservation. I usually come here with my family but I decided I wanted to show two of my friends how great this place was. The woman was so busy took her a few minutes to acknowledge I was sitting there, which was fine, I get it. I was asking her for by the glass wine options and she ended up being pretty helpful and knowledgeable about the wine which I found a plus. I went upstairs got the table with two others and our waiter and the food servers all seemed rushed. Never told us the special, I ordered the Hake (special of the night because I knew about it while sitting at the bar talking to another patron) he came back an hour later after we got our PRIMI and said they were out. I ended up ordering the salmon which was cooked perfectly. The waiter was so involved with his other tables he never asked us how everything was or even gave us a warm and welcoming service that I am used to here. My friend ended up getting the PRIX FIX with the wine pairing and each course came out without the wine or the wine came out before the course with no explanation of what it was. The check came out at the end of the night and what a surprise HE CHARGED me for the HAKE!!! I love the food here but I am not jumping to go back due to this experience. read more

My date and I came here for restaurant week. We had to book reservations for 8pm (even though we called about a week in advance) and were quite surprised to see that it was half-full when we got there (and its a pretty small place). We were seated 20 minutes early and were treated to a really lovely and full restaurant week menu. However, they came with other dishes and supplemental prices, so we ended up paying a bit more than the original $38/dinner. The drinks were great (I had a Bellini), the bread was fantastic (housemade ricotta cheese? YUM) and four courses had me stuffed by the end of the day. I got an arugula salad which was basic, squash risotto that I really enjoyed, lamb ragu which could have been better, and a really interesting chocolate torta with ice cream and what I think was a vinagrette. I enjoyed the food and left really full. I would come again, but knowing all the great Italian in the area, I would make sure to check those out first. read more

I have never been so disappointed in restaurant week meal in my life..Not only did we wait a half hour in between courses, but the portions were horrendous!!! My lasagna was the size of my big toe... not to mention the additional $4 you have to pay for whatever reason!!! This place was literally the size of my living room and hard to move around...very uncomfortable. It was 40 degrees inside, so cold...I literally have a cold now. The dessert was half of my palm, the dessert that my friends got was bite size snicker sizes... I'm so overwhelmed by the wackness that is this place, I can't even deal!!! The staff was nice..Oh and I was charged $70 for a $38 restaurant week meal. aside from the drink that I got which was about $13.00. Definitely won't be recommending this place, Ever!!! read more

Hands-down favorite restaurant in MA. This place oozes with excellence. The food is phenomenal and so is the service. There is heart and soul in this place. The beautiful brick walls and Tuscan feel, along with the food and the service allows you to be transported to a different dimension. This is the restaurant that my husband and I come to get away from it all and celebrate any special occasion. We have our special table on the second floor that we always request and the staff always graciously accommodates us. Pros: extensive wine list, service , ambiance, food. Perfect for a romantic dinner. read more

Since the peerless Pomodoro is right around the corner, I had a hard time bypassing it for La Morra until Restaurant Week. My friend, who is a wine snob, had recommended it for its friendly bartenders and wide selection. So we chose to have a wine pairing along with the prixe fixe--which was nice. The whole dinner overall was "nice" ... but not astounding. The dishes were very small, and sometimes bland. Unlike the other diners, it did not remind me of Italy (where the food came in troughs and was usually served in less pretentious surroundings). I did like the fact that they offered little tapas-style side dishes that seemed inspired by Italian home cooking. Unfortunately we didn't try many: we were locked into the prix fixe and didn't venture much off that path due to some time constraints. What also makes La Morra "nice," genuinely nice, is its atmosphere, which is very warm, sweet and romantic--although its location on the stark and busy Rt. 9 is not. I would certainly recommend this place as a "nice" spot to catch up with a friend at the bar, enjoy the conversation and recommendations of the bartenders, and nosh on some non-North-End Italian small-plates. read more

We ate at the bar, which was the best part of the experience. The bartender knew his stuff, had killer recommendations, let us taste before pouring, and didn't push the priciest items on any menu. Thanks to his recommendation, I also have a new appreciation for polenta. We did have to send back a beef-tenderloin salad because the beef was saltier than Lot's wife. The replacement was much better - and they did replace it without blinking an eye, which was nice. My side-order of brussels sprouts never arrived, and the polenta gnocchi, while tasty, was way too sweet for a main course. Better than a meh, but not stellar. I would give it another shot, maybe on a slower night, but would stick to simpler menu items. read more

Ok, so I came to La Morra for brunch, and they now only do brunch on Hunger Brunch and Mother's Day...but I am putting this review up so you mark those two days in your calendar now. The location is actually very easy to get to, right off the D line, but you wouldn't expect such a nice restaurant right on route 9. Inside is incredibly cute and cozy, the head chef and his wife often walk around and say hi as you eat. My main piece of advice is to get anything with polenta. I had the sweet potato soup with polenta croutons and goat cheese....mmmm so good. My main course was baked eggs with a polenta mushroom bread, also unreal. My main squeeze had the open face steak sandwich, a little salty with the pancetta on top, but still delicious. For dessert, I had the panna cotta, light and a great vanilla flavor. One star down for being somewhat hit or miss. Someone else at my table had the fruit starter, and it looked like the stuff you get in the clear plastic cups at the airport. read more

My husband and I moved to Boston on a snowy, cold week. Being from Georgia, this was a bit of a shock to the system-- especially since our heat hadn't yet been turned on in our JP condo. We were miserably cold and had no idea which way was up-- googled "Italian" and booked reservations at La Morra. I DO NOT REGRET THIS!! Now having lived here for a while, I can confidently say that this is my favorite spot in town. The atmosphere (I recommend booking a reservation downstairs, its more romantic), the special events the chef & crew put on (for example, a large group of my friends and I had their set menu to bring in New Year's Eve 2012), and the great service makes this place our go-to spot to celebrate any occasion. Everything is delicious-- almost without fail-- and the rotating menu is like fuel for the foodie in me. I really hope their eggplant parm comes back on the menu at the end of the summer-- it is deconstructed and fresh, unlike anywhere I've ever had this dish. I recommend not passing up the spaghetti bolognese-- it's top notch, best I've ever had. It's a dish I'd intuitively pass up because it's so simple, but it absolutely shines with their home made paste and incredible meat sauce (I think the base here is lamb but I'm not 100%, since I usually do not order & like lamb). Speaking of meat... I feel sorry for vegetarians when I go to La Morra, and even their veggie dishes are spectacular. It's just that the meat is so well cooked. Seriously, do not pass up their meatball appetizer (it's on their drinks menu). It's a small-portion showcase of what's to come. Great job to the staff & chefs at La Morra-- I cannnnnot wait to go back! read more

I work in the Brookline area and I had no idea this little gem existed. On January 16th, my twin and I celebrated our 45th birthday. The service was attentive and happily answered any ole' question like where does Tom Brady sit when he dines here. Yes, it is rumored that La Morra is a Tom Brady favorite. The cocktail list is bright and full of bitters. I had a Pompelmo cocktail with a lemon garnish. So a few of the table favorites: chicken/duck liver pate', house-made tagliatelle pasta, hangar steak and the sorbet dessert. We found that the Primi size really was plenty as our dinner turned out to be a 4 -5 course meal. Worth a reservation, read more

La Morra is our favorite local fine restaurant, and we have been glad to be able to order meals from them throughout this challenging year. Such wonderful, flavorful food and delicious cocktails! There is great pricing with the family meals and the three-course dinners. I cannot ever order from La Morra without including the fried sage leaves, and others in my family think the arancini are great starters also. Nice to have the options of small or large orders of pasta. Thank you for sharing your talents with us by providing great food and drink for body and soul. read more

4.5 stars please. This is my 4th time here I think and it's always ranged from good to excellent. Sat at the bar and had a nice chat with a friendly and efficient bartender Bernie (for Bernadette I assume). Super interesting choice of cocktails and good wine list. Little bites of fried sage leaves and squash blossoms were tasty, the corn salad was fresh as could be and an app portion split on 2 plates was the perfect amount of food. I couldn't resist the peach dessert, all very good and made me realize I should come more often. read more

I've had better experiences in years' past, with both the food and the service... so maybe it was just an off night for them. There was a snow storm and it was deadsville inside, despite being a weekend night... so we expected a little more in regards to service I suppose. Admittedly, I am not super knowledgeable about wine, and maybe I should be... but then again- maybe our server should be more than I. We ordered a slew of things, all were meh in general... but the worst of all was our final entree- a fish dish, that somehow took over 20 min to arrive after our last course was removed. Management came to apologize and some deserts were sent as an apology for the long long wait... but considering the amount of food we had just put into our bodies... I wonder why anyone would think desert was a good idea as an appeasement. next time, maybe the fish could be comped- since we didn't actually eat it- since it wasn't very good anyway. i plan to go back and give it another try, this time at the bar. on the way out, I noticed that one of my favorite bartenders has set up shop here. maybe she can change my feelings about the direction la morra has taken. read more

I would give it 3 for food alone, but the service was impeccable, the complimentary house mozzarella was stellar and very generous, & the portions incredible. The beet apple salad was inspired, but the lasagne was almost unbearably salty. The bolognese : home made noodles were perfect but the sauce a little over whelming. Wine list very impressive. All in all, good value, great service, I'll go back: but not mind blowing. read more

We came here for restaurant week, and every course was more delicious then the next. The roasted zucchini salad was perfectly charred and and flavorful. The corn ravioli was scrumptious, the fusilli was delicious. The eggplant parm was really crispy, and the steak was perfectly cooked. The chocolate mint panna cotta was really delectable. The service was also really wonderful, everyone was really attentive. read more

This is easily one of the absolute best places for Italian in Boston. My wife and I had date night this past Saturday and we were one again impressed with the experience. We were greeted and seated by the owner who recommended a great bottle of white wine. We ordered several of the small plate apps and they were all fresh and delicious (our favorite was the arancini). For dinner I always get the bolognese which is easily the best pasta dish I've ever had. This time we also branched out and got the cavatelli and I'm so glad we did. The texture and flavors in the dish were exceptional. The service was friendly and prompt as well. Make no mistake, LaMorra belongs in a class of their own. read more

Really, really WONDERFUL Italian food in Brookline Village. After a trip to Florence and Rome last fall, this was the only place that brought me hope in finding *almost* as good pasta dishes (better than Via Matta IMHO). Salads were absolutely wonderful (I recall an endive, walnut type salad with aged balsamic vinagrette) and the cicchetti were fun (fried sage leaves, arrancini were standouts). Overall La Morra serves up uncomplicated, perfectly prepared and delicious food. Nice Italian wine list too. http://www.lamorra.com/ read more

Stopped in here before seeing Sleep No More right down the street. The prix fixe menu exposes you to some new, delicious food at reasonable prices. My friend was late, so I had a drink at the bar while I waited. Even though they were gearing up for the rush later in the evening, the bartender was almost too solicitous - constantly checking in on me. Did I need some water? had I looked at the wine menu? would I like the full dinner menu or just the prix fixe packages? Good food, cozy atmosphere, excellent service. read more

This is a late review, but unfortunately I was quite dissatisfied with La Morra's primavera menu upon a dining experience about two months ago. The strength of a creative chef and everchanging seasonal menu can also be a downfall! Alas, such a tragedy... We were a party of four, so we ordered a few primi and antipasti dishes prior to our main dishes that were all good, but not jaw-droppingly delicious. For the main dishes, all I can remember is how dry the duck confit was. I've never had duck that dry. Perhaps we got unlucky? It just so happened that the restaurant ran out of branzino the night of our visit as well, so whole red snapper was substituted instead. The fish itself was great, but could have been better salted. For me, whole fish prepared grilled should be seasoned well on the outside to really bring out its natural flavors. The service in the upstairs dining area was also not as good as I remember it being. Maybe the warm and inviting servers work downstairs... Roulette with frequent menu changes is fun. Russian roulette is not. I hope I don't get shot again. read more

The food was just ok and based on the price we paid I was expecting a lot more from this place. The highlights of our dinner were the squash blossoms and the cherry peach upside down cake that both were amazing. The entree that we had was the veal and it was just ok. Didn't think that the polenta, the quality of the meat and the side of vegetables had amazing flavor or texture. The same happened with the corn salad. Thought that this was a plate somebody could do at home and didn't find anything special or extraordinary. Service was good but unfortunately our entree was cold when delivered. Nice ambience. read more

I love this place but I definitely recommend on making reservations here. I've been here several times over the past few years and every time I left there satisfied. Food is amazing, the hangar steak is to die for. And everyone I've introduced it to, loved it as well. Seats upstairs can be tight especially if you are in the back corner where one side of the seats are benches...just hope you like the people you go with because you will be cozy next to each other! :) read more

My second trip to La Morra brought their rating up to 5. I won't go on very long, but I went with a large group of 8 people for a birthday, and they were very accommodating and super helpful. The upstairs is huge, and the birthday cake we ordered was made to our specifications and delicious. Our server, John, totally made our night with his friendly joking (totally our style) and his excellent service. Their wine pours are STILL heavy, and he kept us in the drink the whole night through. The food is absolutely delicious, and this time I was super wow-ed. I will have dreams for days about their bread, the gnocchi with oxtail and dates left me wishing I had ordered the large plate, and the wood roasted cornish game hen was easily the second best poultry dish I've ever had in a restaurant (second only to Gordon Hammersley's roast chicken, of course.) Now I understand why La Morra has been going strong since 2003, and hopefully continue to do so! read more

I really like La Morra. I was introduced to this lovely little Italian restaurant several years ago by a cousin, and I had always wanted to go back. The restaurant is very intimate and tucked away. In fact, it's not that hard to completely miss the building. The restaurant is quite small, but it that's not necessarily a bad thing. Greeted warmly by the Hostess, we were taken upstairs to the dining room. I'd recommend getting a table upstairs over the downstairs seating area. No matter what the weather is, whenever someone opens the door, the weather comes in. Snow, rain, heat, whatever. You're getting it. I like the menu choices, and I always find myself able to pick an enjoyable dish. I will say that I've had one of the best steaks ever at La Morra. I'm not a steak person, but this was just fantastic. Even my father, who isn't really a steak person either, thought it was incredible. It seems as though every time I've been there, whoever I'm with has enjoyed their dish. La Morra is a great date place. For a party of two, they tend to put you against the wall, so you have a lovely view out the window, and a chance for great conversation seemingly isolated from the rest of the diners in the restaurant. Service is attentive, and not overbearing. Prices are a bit on the high side, but I certainly think that the quality of the meal and experience is certainly worth it. read more

During Passover, one's dining choices are rather limited. But the folks at La Morra (sensing their Brookline location) came up with a Kosher (style) for Passover menu that was impressive. Wandering Jew that I am, I still opted for the regular menu, but it was nice to see that they made the effort... I started with a salad that was comprised of orange, shrimp, fennel, and pistachios, in some kind of wonderful citrusy vinagrette. It was, in no uncertain terms, really really really good. The portion was just right, the flavors were amazing, and I'm out of adjectives to describe it's decadent wonderfulness. My main course was a beef ragout with a pasta I can't remember the name of, but it was one wide, super long, continuous noodle. Either way, the dish was high on beef, low on tomato, and full of hearty, rustic flavor. Good stuff again ... One failure was an appetizer of fried artichoke and basil leaves. What sounded good conceptually tasted abyssmal. Maybe it's me, but it just didn't work. Our server asked how it was, and I said that I really didn't like it, but it was worth a shot. Without asking, it came off the bill. Much appreciated, but not expected ... La Morra is a small, comfortable, creative place with excellent service and fantastic, creative food. read more

This is an awesome restaurant hidden away in a weird spot in Brookline. I went with a good friend and totally enjoyed it but it's probably much better for a romantic date spot. It's small and cozy (yes, the tables are very close together) but that just means you have to scoot in to talk to your dining partner. The food is rustic Italian with a gourmet twist. Everything we had was savory and I felt like the portion sizes were just right. Definitely a place you want to go all the way with from cocktails and apps all the way to their delicious dessert options they have on offer. It is expensive but for great food and attentive service, it's totally worth it. read more

So good so good!! Wow! I am so happy that we discovered this place. Went before going to the A.R.T. show at the Old Lincoln School and couldn't have been happier with the service. They asked for our show time so they could tell the kitchen, and we were perfectly timed. They even let us borrow their laptop when we realized we'd forgotten half the tickets to the show! They were so friendly, so helpful. And down to earth -- on halloween everyone was wearing a fun costume and having a good time. For a tiny hole in the wall italian place, a usually stuck-up MO, this place surpassed my expectations for service. And then the food! That even surpassed the service. We ordered escargot, kale-sausage-fava bean soup, homemade pasta with bolognese, gorgonzola gnocchi w/ tomato and raddichio sauce, and two "herb crusted veal with braised kale and a squash semolina gnoccho and pear mostarda." I wish I could swear on Yelp b/c the bolognese was effing amazing. And the pasta was perfect. Oh! and fried olives off the cicchetti (like italian tapas) menu -- fabulous! After experiencing the incredible Sleep No More, the two in our party who ordered the veal had more to say about dinner than the show! Also of note were the fabulous cocktails. Ras'rita with fresh raspberries, lime, chambourd, and tequila are perfect. read more

I had heard a lot of great things about La Morra from friends but for some reason I never had that motivation to try it right away despite it being right down the street from my new place. What a fool I have been. First off, what impressed me the most was the service. From the front of the house to the waitstaff, at every moment you feel that La Morra's goal is to ensure you are enjoying yourself and not wanting for a thing. On our inaugural visit we were not seated for 20 minutes past our reservation. Most places at best will apologize. La Morra's front of the house however came and found us 10 minutes in, knowing the wait was going to be another 10 minutes or so, and poured us some Prosecco. When we were seated we were again given a very sincere apology and then brought some small appetizers. That is how you treat people! Industry, take note. The menu is really impressive. They have year round small plates, from which we enjoyed the salt-cod (very tasty, not too strong as this dish can sometimes be); aranchini (really good, stuffed with braised beef), meatballs, (so good! very moist), and lastly, fried mozz and anchovies sandwiches, (my favorite). For the rest of the menu La Morra features seasonal offerings. Really, really like this. It is the way fine dining should be done. Cook for the season. We dined on the 2014 Winter Menu. My wife enjoyed a nice Tuscan soup. It is no a heaping bowl but a perfect portion of a handcrafted soup. She also had the cornish hen. She really enjoyed it and I really enjoyed one of her chickpea fries! At the recommendation of our waiter I ordered the veal which was to die for. My buddy was kind enough to trade a piece of veal for a couple pieces of his hanger steak. It was cooked perfectly. Not the easiest piece of steak to cook sometimes and they nailed it. One last note - this place is really reasonably priced. Made my next reservation once I got home. Looking forward to the Spring menu. read more

Went here for Dine Out Boston and had a flawless experience. Notably, unlike other restaurants participating in DOB, La Morra had a 4-course menu, perfect for trying out their offerings. I started out with the beet salad and it was a dainty appetizer, went well with the pesto, and my friend had the corn salad, whose simple presentation belied its great smokey flavor. Oh and the bread came with ricotta in olive oil, which I didn't find to be flavorful at all but was a fun twist from the usual. We then both got the tagliatelle with bolognese; have the server explain this to you because it's more amazing than it looks on paper. It was more chunks of meat than the bits of meat in sauce one would expect, buttery, great texture to the pasta - I would have been satisfied with just a huge plate of this. For the secondi I got the bluefish, which was my first time having this type of fish and I have to say initially I was put off by the oil on the crisp skin and the fishy flavor. But with the pesto they had on top and the corn/beans on the side, the flavors melded together wonderfully. This was definitely outshone by my friend's hanger steak dish however...wow. The steak slices were very tender and flavorful, and the chickpea fries were so crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside. We finished off with the panna cotta and the honey walnut cake. Panna cotta was refreshingly light and creamy, went well with the peach, and the cake was alright, a nice flavor. All in all, would definitely go back and have the exact same things again because it was so good. Service was excellent as they brought each course out so quickly. Server knew the menu well. The environment is very cozy and cute. I wouldn't say I was incredibly astounded, but for what it is, La Morra hit all the marks and was a solid experience. read more

La Morra - Tagliatelle bolognese! Filling but who wouldn't want more? - Italian Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts