The restaurant itself has good ambiance however, the service was slow, it was unclear who the server was, and when we first asked to eat outdoors they said it was full but there were many tables empty. The food is very expensive and my fish and risotto was not flavorful and was mushy. Lastly, they didn't take my friends gluten allergy very seriously and she didn't feel well the next day. read more

I've been here before and continue to love the atmosphere and didn't realize they have an outside garden, good to know for the summer time. I ordered the gluten free pan seared duck and it was incredibly well done the sauce wasn't too sweet but perfect for the duck. The duck itself was perfect. I'd return for the duck or maybe try another option but truly like the feel of the restaurant. Friendly and inviting. read more

I like short rib and bread so much. Beef Wellington is normal but when you compare with the price, it's cheap. The service is great.

I have been going to Scutra's since they opened and have never been disappointed. The food is always excellent as are the drinks. The staff are friendly and accommodating. I have introduced Scutra's to friends and family and everyone has raved about it. it will continue to be my favorite restaurant. read more

This place is so comfortable and classy at the same time! Service is wonderful, the staff members are so very friendly, and the food is delicious! Ava and Kathy made the evening so enjoyable! This is definitely a place for us to visit again! read more

The food is really great the environment is so so. But he reason I give 3 star is because of the service. We were their with a large group. The waiter identify who the party owner is and who will be paying the bill and that was it....in the side of the table where we were seating we never again got our wine pored again. I do not appreciate when this happen. read more

I had the most amazing experience at Scutra, starting with the lovely hostess Cathy who was so warm and friendly....to Michael, my server, who was outstanding. Very sweet and so friendly. My meal was perfect and delicious. I learned that the chef is also the owner...which explains why there is so much pride in the dishes served! I had a glass of sangria, which was perfect! I've been to Scutra on many occasions, and have received great service from Ava, Maria and John! cannot wait to go back! read more

Our go-to place when we need a good meal. Louie at the bar is great. The selection and preparation of food is excellent.

My girlfriends and I had a great time at Scutra. The food was delicious and service was great.

We have been several times and the food is consistently excellent! The service is efficient, helpful, and friendly. The ambiance on the patio on a warm summer night is perfect! We love Scutra! read more

A hidden gem in Arlington! The waitstaff was so courteous and the cod with risotto and pesto was just delectable. We really enjoyed our evening read more

Food, service and ambiance all fantastic. Outdoor seating also a bonus on nice evenings. It's a local gem

I ordered from the Holiday menu to cook at home on Christmas Day. The Beef Wellington was delicious and the Lobster Bisque, best I ever ate.

Delicious food every time and fabulous, attentive service. Will definitely be back again.

Very happy we chose to try Scutra last night. First time clients, menu has excellent variety and we went for the seabass and steak bavette. It was melting in our mouth and so tasteful! Service was impeccable! If we had known before the chef is from Belgium we would have come say hi, we're from Lille and obviously this place is great! read more

Great cocktails and yummy food. Nice atmosphere. A good splurge.

Food was delicious, service was good but slightly slow (clearly intended to allow us to have a leisurely date night), the prices were fair for what we got. Can't wait to eat here again. read more

It was our anniversary the other day and we were looking for a way to celebrate the occasion with a take-away meal. Scutra did not disappoint, their food was excellent, the process was easy and friendly - a phone call to the restaurant to order and pay, and then the hostess brought our order right to our car when it was ready. Unlike a lot of places in Arlington, parking is easy. I will certainly be returning when in-person dining becomes safe again, and we will probably get take-away from them again before too long. read more

Scutra has long been one of my favorite restaurants - hidden gem, amazing fresh, seasonal menus, incredibly welcoming and friendly staff, fantastic drinks and all at very reasonable prices. When they opened with outdoor seating I couldn't get there fast enough! I've already been twice since they reopened and both times were fantastic! Always get the special strudel appetizer and always get the tempura whatever they are serving! First time I got a special ravioli with lobster and shrimp and second time I got bacon wrapped short ribs. Couldn't go wrong either way! I've never had a visit to Scutra I wasn't 100 percent satisfied! read more

Delicious, great wait staff.... Louis drinks superb as well! Nice atmosphere! Can't go wrong here! read more

It was my Dad's 55th birthday so we decided to celebrate the special occasion at Scutra. Unfortunately, my experience at Scutra was extremely disappointing. PLEASE do not waste your money or time! There's better out there... Appetizers: I tried the red beets and arugula greens salad with fried artichoke gnocchi as well as the Halibut strudel, which was a special for the night. Both of these were good, but small portion sizes. They were certainly both unique dishes. For dinner, I ordered the scallops served on couscous. This dish was served cold. It was so annoying. I had to ask them to reheat the dish so I ended up getting the dish back when some of my family members nearly finished their meals. It was certainly nice of them to substitute the risotto for couscous since I am lactose intolerant. The scallops were fresh, but some of the spices in the dish such as the ginger were overpowering. My dad ordered the braised cod served with vegetables and ginger sticky rice. I was thinking about ordering this dish but decided to try the scallops instead. I tried some of this dish from my dad and was immediately filled with happiness solely because of the fact that I did not order the dish. The fish was overcooked and extremely chewy. I could barely swallow my bite. We sent the dish back and ordered the chicken and eggplant parmesan served with mozerella and pesto sauce. This dish was not any better. The chicken was extremely bland. I felt horrible because my dad did not like it at all. He struggled to eat a portion of it. Considering we came to Scutra to celebrate his birthday, I was rather frustrated. Dessert: I ordered the warm chocolate soufflé. This time I asked for it to actually be served warm and it was warm indeed. The dessert was about average...good enough to satisfy my sweet tooth this is only satisfied by chocolate Service: Excellent service. The reason I am giving this restaurant two stars instead of one star is solely because of the amazing service. They were very accommodating of my dietary restrictions. They were very friendly and patient. Overall, I do not plan to visit Scutra again. If you are looking for a great Mediterranean cuisine, my suggestion is Oleana, which is a couple of miles away in Cambridge and similarly priced. read more

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This is the cutest little European restaurant tucked off the beaten path in Arlington. It really is a hidden find. The dining area is pretty tiny so if people start to discover it I expect the lines to quickly be out the door! The garlic mussels were tasty tasty and the grilled pork chop was plain mouth watering. The prices are extra-reasonable, especially for the quality of the food. High high recommend. read more

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Food and service are top-notch but the noise level--Full restaurant on Friday night--was deafening. Since we're now medically prohibited from alcohol, we particularly appreciate very inventive and delicious non-alcoholic cocktails. House specialty balsamic short ribs were melt-in-your mouth tender and creme brûlée worth splurging for. we'll come back when the patio is open and ambience more inductive to conversation. read more

I remember going to Scutra years back when there was only 10 tables. I've enjoyed every meal there ever since! There are 20 tables and a nice bar area. The cozy restaurant has a modern and fun atmosphere in which the diner is then rewarded with beautifully plated dishes of exceptional food. Think European flare by a master chef right in Arlington! How lucky! The parking area in front is small but don't fret, you can park after 6 pm at Shattuck's Hardware on Mill Street behind the restaurant. It was girls night out this time. We were warmly greeted and seated right away. Unfortunately it was raining so we were inside - they have wonderful patio seating as well. Our waiter Louis was professional, attentive and had a great sense of humor! He was able to ease his way into the many conversations were were having and took pictures for us. He was very knowledgeable about the extensive wine list and luscious menu. For starters we had: Artichoke Tempura, Strudel (filo turnover) with Braised Shredded Pork Shoulder Cheddar Cheese- Sundried Tomato Oil, Warm Spinach Salad with bacon, onions, mushrooms and feta. Entrees were the Salmon Special. All the dishes were exceptional. Fabulously prepared flavors unlike I've had before. The desserts offered were amazing - but we were too full. Did I mention the wonderful bread brought to the table when we sat down? We are fortunate to have such a lovely restaurant in a suburb of Boston with such a high end chef. It's fine dining without the fussiness, city prices and parking expense. And what a wonderful place for a private party! They cater as well. Check them out, you won't be disappointed! read more

This place was great! We enjoyed a nice anniversary dinner. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was great! Would absolutely recommend. read more

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SCUTRA is our go-to restaurant and we are usually very pleased with the menu selection of food preparation. However, last night, I ordered the special tenderloin medium rare and it was way overcooked. Very disappointed. read more

All good here. Good food and good atmosphere. Great drinks. I highly recommend. Worth a visit from out if town

Outstanding food and wine from an amazing chef! We love this restaurant and can't wait to come back

I recently hosted a collation lunch following a funeral at Scutra and they did a fabulous job. We had the entire restaurant and it was a great space for our very mixed age group. The food was FABULOUS!! The staff were professional but warm and. welcoming. it was a wonderful experience and I look forward to returning for dinner. This may not have been the usual Scutra experience but it was a great one and cements Scutra in my mind as a first class and exceptional restaurant. read more

Love love love Scutra! So happy to see them back open again during such a crazy time! They always make me feel welcome when i enter the restaurant. They take such precautions with not only the patrons but there top notch staff too! Will be back soon read more

The food is delicious. The service is attentive. The setting a comfortable and familiar. It is a hidden gem.

Outstanding food. Too many excellent choices on the menu to choose from. Wonderful service

Love this place it is fantastic. Great food and equally great service. Would strongly recommend

Louie is reason enough to visit Scutra. The food is the best in Arlington by far but the whole experience for us is centered around amazing service you simply won't find anywhere else. Particularly after COVID gutted the restaurant industry, and customer service has been dead for years in most places, Louie is a throwback to a bygone era of service. Every time we go there it feels like we have a private server who is exclusively there to help us. He knows the menu inside and out, is honest and laid back yet super attentive and always willing to spend a few minutes chatting with us. The world would be a better place if we could clone him! read more

Really good and quality scratch made food. Great environment, family run. Would recommend for a nice date or a family affair!

We absolutely LOVE this place. If a 10-star option was available, I would click on it without hesitation. This is their 15th year, and Scutra just gets better and better each year. My husband and I left very satisfied after our last visit, and wondered why we don't frequent this place more often. We started the evening by sharing 2 appetizers, Burrata cheese on top of tomato salad sprinkled with pea sprouts, and their special appetizer, stuffed clams. Then I had their special entree dish, lobster ravioli, while my husband ordered bacon wrapped Filet Mignon with goat cheese with sides of mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. Yes, you read correctly when you saw bacon. Of course bacon makes everything better! And then that goat cheese as it melted down the juicy Filet was sinful. But I wasn't envious because while his dish was sinful, mine was heavenly. Generous portion of big chunks of lobster meat covered my plate, with homemade raviolis, and the sauce....I bet they won't give that recipe away. We also had a bottle of 2011 Chateau Le Calvaire Bordeaux Superieur that just went perfectly with our meals. As much as we were full to the gills, you can't leave here without having one of their desserts. So we shared grilled, warm cheesecake. Guilt. Service can really make or break any business. The service we received at Scutra was phenomenal. The owners here really should pat themselves on the back for hiring quality professionals. Helen was our waitress and she is probably the friendliest person you will ever encounter in Arlington. And then we met Brian, the bartender, who saw that Helen was busy with other tables so when he saw our wine glasses were nearing empty, he got out of his bar to pour us more wine. What bartender does that? Never and we eat out a lot. It surprised us to see that level of service anywhere. Truly a team effort and it's commendable. They just recently added a patio for outside seating. The patio faces The Minuteman Bikepath and what a clever idea to hang wheels along the walls of the patio. In case you're thinking well it's getting colder outside, our waitress Helen did mention heating lamps have been ordered for the patio. So they should be coming any day now. Reservation is highly recommended if you plan to dine here on Friday or Saturday evenings, and you can do it thru Yelp. If you can't find parking in front of the restaurant, there's more parking on the other side of the bikepath. We just walked the one mile to get there and the walk afterward was much needed after that cheesecake :-) If you have the time to read this article, it's a great read. The owner was interviewed by Boston Voyager Magazine a couple of months ago. Can't wait to go back! http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-didier-baugniet-cesidia-baugniet-scutra-subarbs/ read more

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Delicious food. We have been there in the past. Once a few years ago for an occasion and found it to be a fine high end restaurant. We went again after they opened the patio off the bike trail. Decidedly more casual. We were really there for the cocktails which were delicious. We went there tonight (after biking). It was a beautiful summer night I got an avocado margarita and my husband a pamplemouse ( forgive the spelling) martini. Both were delicious. We both had dinner and everything was delicious. What a treat to have nearby read more

I am visiting from Atlanta and I found this little gem. Great food,Service and ambiance!!! Everything I tried was great! The staff was very attentive and helpful. Give this place a try to will not be disappointed! read more

My wife and I love Scutra. We are fortunate to have such a great restaurant in Arlington. The menu is creative, the food tastes great, the cocktails are wonderful and the owners are the best. Support your local community. read more

Scutra has the feel of a friendly neighborhood restaurant. And it is that, but is also very high quality restaurant that manages to be both reliably consistent and innovative at the same time. The wine list is not very extensive but carefully chosen and reasonably priced. Over many years we have never had a disappointing dinner there - and how often can you say that? read more