Driving up to this restaurant you'd never expect the interior to be so elegant and the food so upscale. It's off the beaten path (aka not on Massachusetts Ave.), and the parking lot is in front and on a busy street, but once you're inside you'll forget all about the outside world. The interior design is a very inspired transitional style that reminds me of the Real World of the 1990's but in a good way. The food is New American and there's a well stocked bar. It's a great place for date nights or a girlfriend night but I would recommend against bringing your kids. There's just nothing on the menu for a picky child. Although I did see the waitstaff accommodate some off menu requests for a tween at a neighboring table. The service is friendly but very professional. Will definitely go back for another date night soon. read more

Delicious food, attentive staff and lovely atmosphere. A neighborhood gem in Arlington.

Went for a girlfriend's dinner and the hanger steak, which was rich, tender, and flavorful. Crab cakes were crisp & delicious, service wonderful- attentive & friendly. Highlight for me was the Lougroni, the bartender Louis' take on a Negroni- so good!! read more

Hands down our favorite restaurant! This hidden gem is often full of devoted regulars. The menu is refreshed frequently so there are always new amazing things to try. The manager Louie is one of a kind - he makes some amazing cocktails and always has good advice on dinner selection. read more

Second time just as great ... loved app: mushrooms gorganzola, loved entrees: Beef Wellington, Halibut .... wonderful meals ... there will be many more visits ... these people and this place are simply GREAT! read more

Delicious interesting dishes. A bit pricy with a surprising location but the interior was nice and service was great. My bf and I had a lovely romantic date here. read more

The atmosphere was great , service depending on who was doing what ... food selection was good until it came to ordering my salad as a meal. I asked if I could have chicken on it & I was told flat out due the fact the Chef would not do that ? I would have paid the extra but it was not an option that I could have . They had chicken dishes on the menu so how hard would it be ?? Also we asked for more bread - they never brought it to us - so we decided that it wasn't worth it to ask again due to the salad fiasco .... I wouldn't go back but gave a 3 star rating for what did go well with the other meals people ordered .... read more

Went tonight for our 19th wedding anniversary and had the evening I'd hoped for. I went early and dropped off a gift and cards, asking the Chef to put them on our table. He did, and gave us a great table. Amazing appetizers and main dish. I Love this place! read more

I visited this restaurant for the first time and the food was simply outstanding. The octopus appetizer was extremely tender and flavorful. The beef wellington was exquisite and the bread pudding was sensational. All creatively presented and the flavors were perfectly balanced. Our waiter Louie was so attentive and gave great guidance on the menu which was very welcome. His descriptions were accurate to a tee. Finally, although the restaurant had plenty of customers, we could have a lovely conversation without competing with a lot of noise for a change. read more

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Been here many times and it's always great, this review is for last weekend. After running late for our reservation, parking lot is full. I go in, to ask where to park, weirdly enough, it's not crowded and they tell me to park at Ace Hardware. I didn't like how rudely the hostess and waiter acted. Sitting on the outdoor patio, which is where you should always sit. We order drinks. I got the Fauxinto, non alcoholic. It was like a lemonade mojito. Mom got the cosmo. We order the coconut shrimp,with zucchini cake, it was delicious. For entrees, I got the lobster ravioli and scallops which I have before but l portion sizes are much smaller. Mom gets beef short ribs, with cheddar mashed potatoes, it is delish. The food is the star here, the low review is for the lack of service, rudeness and parking issues.. For dessert, I had the crème brûlée, which was good. Mom got some kind of Caramel bar with ice cream and and caramelized sugar work. We were celebrating her birthday and they gave us a lit sparkler, that was fun. I will probably return and I hope they having a off night. read more

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Great food. Great people. Great service. I love to cook. So when I go out I like to go somewhere where I can get something I can make at home. Scutra always delivers. read more

How is it that I have I lived right around the corner from this place for years and I've never tried it? Probably because I'm vegan, and upon first glance of the menu I didn't think I could eat here. I attended a networking gathering at Scutra last night and was very pleasantly surprised at how vegan friendly the waitstaff and chef were. My meal was awesome, and there was no awkwardness in ordering off menu. My omnivorous dining companions all loved their meals, too. The restaurant itself is very comfortable and all staff were welcoming and friendly. I'll definitely be back! read more

The best meal I have had in a year or so. I had wanted to try a beef wellington, and my wife found this place. Absolutely hands down a perfect night. We sat on the patio right beside a bike trail, the music was great and still allowed conversation. Truffle fries and grilled cheese cake were on the menu, and an experience I highly recommend. Our waitress Maria, was a joy. She took care of GF, and was knowledgeable. Available at the perfect time and in a super positive good mood. Read the signs about where to park is the only thing I would say (luckily my wife saw the sign so it was easy). It was a perfect night because of Scutra. read more

Absolutely the best! Menu is amazing. Crème Brûlée is the best. Staff is amazing!!! Whether sitting at the bar or a table, you will have a great experience. read more

We made a reservation for dinner before a concert and the Regent Theater. The food and service were amazing. Run, don't walk, to enjoy this great restaurant. read more

I was excited to try Scutra after checking out their menu and seeing GF next to some of the things on the menu (I have celiac) The appetizers we ordered were delicious - brussel sprouts with ceasar dressing and these corn chips with Ahi Tuna - sounds weird but they were delicious. For a main course I got the sea bass which was pretty good but not amazing. Definitely not cheap and one thing I was really disappointed by was the service. For a place where you're paying that much you expect part of the experience to be the great service. I had to flag down the waiter a number of times because no one was checking in with us to take our order or see if we needed anything. Sort of a bummer since that's such a big part of a nice dining experience. Maybe they were understaffed? read more

Came here for dinner, 2/15/20, with the wife and I just have to say it's one of the best restaurants I've been to in a while. Service was great, place was very clean and the food? Amazing. The Eggplant strips app was delicious. I ordered the Braised Short Rib ravioli and it was perfect. Melt in your mouth meat. I couldn't have been happier with my meal. I will be back. Overall: A+ read more

Scutra Restaurant - Braised Short Rib Ravioli. Wow. - Modern European Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Outstanding food. Great service. Calm, friendly atmosphere. We have to come back regularly! read more

Had a 7:00 pm reservation & walked in probably 5 -10 minutes early. Spoke with the hostess, (I believe owner) & she said it would be a little while as they were waiting for tables to open up. Within just a few minutes, she had us seated. Our server, Ava, came over quickly & addressed our drink orders, fulfilling them swiftly. We ordered oysters on the half shell for our appetizer; they were delivered to us quickly & were delicious! Just wish they had included a little horseradish but no matter. My date ordered the swordfish for his entree & thoroughly enjoyed it. I ordered the beef Wellington & understood that it would be served mid-rare/rare. When I cut into it, it was less than rare, more blue. The owner was nearby & saw my surprise. She immediately got our server to address the issue. Ava took my dish back to the kitchen & returned to let me know it would probably be another 20 minutes until another could be cooked. No problem. When she returned with the new Wellington, it was done perfectly mid-rare & absolutely delicious! We shared the crème brûlée for dessert & that, too, was delicious. This establishment is a little out of the way, a bit eclectic in decor, but runs like a fine tuned machine. And that's exactly what I love in a good restaurant! Thank you to the entire staff of Scutra! You made my belated birthday dinner entirely special & enjoyable!! read more

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We had a 7 pm reservation for our anniversary dinner. We arrived a few minutes before 7. By 7:20 we were still waiting awkwardly at the door (no seats or area to hang out) because they had no table ready for us. A table for 4 freed up but they said it was for a party with a 7:30 reservation. The hostess offered us a very cramped seat at the bar which was definitely not what we had in mind for our special night out. It then became clear that we may not be seated for a while so we left. The restaurant should not overbook and should honor reservations and realize that it's upsetting to finally get out of the house only to have your plans fall through. read more

Delicious food. Great service. Reasonable prices. Friendly staff and tasty food. Never had anything I didn't enjoy

Been here twice and both times the food was excellent. Good service. Energetic. A Neighborhood gem.

Scutra is absolutely amazing!!! The food is phenomenal and the staff is great!!! It has a nice 'small restaurant' feel!! From the Flank Steak to the Risotto, excellent!! read more

Always wonderful food and service. I enjoy the outdoor dining (behind building, next to the bike path) in the warmer months.

Been here many times over the last year. Great food and drinks. There's always good fish and pasta dishes on the menu. And they change up the menu frequently enough so I can keep coming back to try new stuff. Saw someone else mention it as well and agree - you have to try the Lou-Groni! My wife swears by it. Lou himself also makes a fantastic Old-Fashioned. And I fancy myself an expert in knowing a good one when I taste one. read more

We were here for 8.15 pm . I am guilty about late night dinner for staff. They were friendly and polite. We had a great time before Christmas. Merry Christmas for best food and service. read more

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This restaurant has quickly become a local favorite of mine. The food is delicious, the drinks are excellent and the service is second to none. Louie at the bar is a master at his craft and all of the Scutra staff is attentive and friendly. If you have not made it to this establishment yet I would recommend giving them a try soon! read more

Scutra Restaurant - Louie @ the bar is a pro concocting wonderfully delicious beverages! - Modern European Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

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One of my favorite restaurants - run by an Italian and French husband-wife team. A vegetarian ( no red meat or poultry, but i do eat fish) - i appreciate their creative options, beyond eggplant Parmesan and risotto, which seem to be the only vegetarian dishes many restaurants offer. But check the menu - i see there isn't much for vegetarians this evening. My carnivore partner, enjoyed the meat. Ask for the bread which comes with rich olive oil - they're scrumptious. We don't eat out often - it's been our choice for celebration dinners for the past 2 years. read more

Wonderful food and such a warm and welcoming environment. We love Scott's and are so grateful it's in our neighborhood.

Food was fresh and tasty. Unique meals. Good service with many pitching in as a team and not just 1 waiter.

Our party of 6 enjoyed our meal from apps to dessert to the service! Apps of Mussels, Potato croquets, Polpette and Grilled Caesar Salad, then Beef Wellington a notable favorite, Ahi Tuna, the Bolognese-another fave, Pork Tenderloin and Swordfish special all delicious! Cocktails were awesome as well, especially the Espresso Martini. Lovely dinner experience! read more

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. I really loved this place and it's a little tight in there but once you sit down you forget all about it. read more

I recently dined at Sutra and it was fantastic! The food was delicious, bursting with flavor from appetizers to desserts. The service was top-notch - attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend it for a memorable dining experience! read more

Excellent food and service. Menu has a great variety and the nightly specials are a must. The seafood dishes sauces are delicious. This restaurant is a gem, if you haven't been you are really missing out. read more

Food was amazing and Louie was the best! This was our first time here and we'll definitely be back.

Unreal!! I've been coming here for 20 years but today I had to give a review. The dishes tonight were out of this world. Best vegetarian/vegan dish I've ever had. The wild salmon was really yummy but the wild rice was out of the park. The patio is great if you don't want to eat inside. Also the service is fantastic, the staff are charming, informative, and overall just pleasant. So happy this place still going strong. Also, they are gluten free friendly and allergy trained!! Get the truffle fries. read more

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We love this place very much. It is a family owned restaurant with delicious home made European food. The wait staff is very attentive. I love their desert with meringue. The only thing I wish is for them to remodel their indoors dining room and modify the lighting. It looks too plain and old fashioned. The outdoor seating is great. read more

How creative, amazing the chef creates appetizers, entrees and desserts. Never ending delicious no matter what you ordered

Best restaurant in the area, by far, and far and away. The specials, the drinks, the standard menu, the vegetarian dishes, the fries, OMG did somebody say "Belgian Fries"? Best outside of Europe. Nicest staff, lovely decor, great outside porch (love seeing the bikes going by and eventually the bike lights. The combination of Didi, Cid, and Louis and John -- the back of house, the front of house, the food. Some of the best nights ever. Can't recommend them highly enough. Simply the best. read more

This is mine and my wife's favorite restaurant. Any years ago we lived right down the street from Scutra it was awesome!!!