A great addition to Davis Square, Spoke has a modern vibe and excellent atmosphere. The waitstaff are extremely knowledgeable about the dishes they serve, along with their wine selection. My friends and I had the pleasure of being waited on by one of the most friendly and attentive Sommeliers I've ever encountered. He gave suggestions to some dishes we should try, and what wine would pair with them without being pushy. He refilled our glasses when they were low without being invasive. He even treated us to some on the house Italian sparkling wine with the cured meat platter we ordered. To top it off, since we spent a good dime there, he also treated us to some of the in-house made fudge for desert (which is incredible). The food was very well prepared, plated, and delicious. The wine selective extensive but not overwhelming. I couldn't be more impressed with this tiny establishment. Keep doing what you're doing Spoke! read more

Perfect daiquiri, amazing Moonstone oysters, spicy Jonah crab crostini, rich lamb garganelli with fava beans. I could eat here every night!

This place is top notch in Boston. Every dish we had was great. Lamb neck was my favorite followed by the Duck Meatballs and Smoke Mackerel Chips. Top 5 in Boston for food in my opinion. The dishes were not overly reliant on salt, butter, or garlic. Each dish highlighted the flavors of the natural ingredients and the flavor combinations and textures were thoughtfully composed together. Everything was very palatable, no extreme flavors or negative surprises. Pleasantly surprised by each dish. Innovative, not overly refined, and delicious. Did not leave with an overly stuffed feeling. It's hard to find a restaurant in Boston that delivers on all these fronts. Was about $50pp including drinks. I'll be back. read more

This is for the bar only -- just drinks. I came here to meet a friend who was visiting from out of town on a really freaking cold Monday night. 6pm and it was dark as night outside and colder than a witches...well, you know.. I ended up getting a metered space out front (score!) and bellied up to the bar. The lighting in here is so nice and there is like a circular LED light built into the bar -- this is where your water glass will go. The water was good, and I mean that sincerely. Water tasting weird in restaurants can be quite common around here (soapy, chlorinated, god knows what else) but this water tasted clean. Refreshing. I ordered a glass of the Salice Salentino, which is what I drink at home. The bartender was very pleasant and chatted with me while my friend walked from the T to Spoke. She got the same wine as me and then a beer - I have no idea what it was but it was a hoppy beer. I don't like hoppy beers so I got another glass of the wine. The menu, while small has lots of little vittles and bites to offer. It is not something I'd necessarily want because it was all "grown up food". Maybe I'd like the cheese and salumi and that's about it. The price was fair and the service great. The music was right and not too loud. The bathroom was clean! I'll return soon to try some bites! Overall, a great time! read more

Goldberg 2013 Riesling. DO it. Everything is worth every penny. Have every meal here. Superb customer service and attention to detail. read more

I am so sorry. I've been enjoying Spoke since they opened outside during the pandemic and I'm just now writing a review. Their cocktails are great. Their wine selections as well. As to the food, we have eaten almost everything on the menu - a menu that changes frequently. The owner is amazing and her staff knowledgeable and friendly. Worth the money and more. read more

Love this place! My husband and I split a ham platter and a cheese platter and it was just enough food for two people. Quality of both was excellent, and they came with honey butter, apple butter, deliciously addictive candied nuts, and excellent homemade pickles. Wine list was eclectic and delicious, the bartender did a great job of describing each one to us, and even though we didn't have a reservation, the staff were great about setting us up with a seat at the bar. My one quibble is the lack of ventilation. Every single thing I wore that night stank of grease afterwards, including my bra! And at one point they cooked something in the kitchen that made my eyes burst into tears, onion-chopping style. But I still think it's worth a five-star rating. Definitely recommended. read more

Just the kind of place where you can go for a couple of drinks, relax after a crazy day and have a great dinner. Went there with a couple of coworkers after a really hectic work day. It was as if our heads were fuming and we didn't want to deal with the financial district after work crowd. So we came here on the suggestion of one of them who lives nearby and had walked past it a few times, liked what she saw and wanted to try. Let's Go! The restaurant has a very eclectic feel what with the bar and the glasses and liqueurs on display in such a beautiful way. That was the first thing that caught my attention. We sat at the bar, although it was not a busy weeknight. The dining area was semi full. But we just wanted to sit at the bar. Of course the light setting at the bar stood out right away. What a way to make your glassware shine while you dine! Fun! Our bartender was very friendly. I went for a crisp glass of Pinot Grigio and my peeps went for beer. They do have some very good selection of almost everything - some odd liquor bottles that I had never heard of before. I was not super hungry but hungry enough to try the apps. So I got two. The roasted beat salad was very good. Every ingredient was fresh and I could see some thought that went into the fixing the plate - that says a lot for a salad. It was good. Next for me was the steak tartar. That was good but not great. But I was enjoying the ambiance and my mind was off work completely. It was good to go someplace outside the usual hotspots and find an easy little bar to chill. read more

Wine selection was okay, and very pricey...service was very rude and inattentive. For having such a unique wine selection, the service should be willing to help the customer through it when they have questions. Our server seemed irritated that we didnt know what the wines already were. He then proceeded to bring us 2 wrong glasses. I wont be back. read more

Sit outside or at a table - the bar service was unimpressive. Came here with a date for a dozen oysters and a cocktail each. I only had one drink because I was driving and my date because she is quite a light weight. The bartenders clearly wanted us to order more or leave. They asked us about 4-5 times in the hour we were there. Just because of that service I can't give a great review. Outside space looked great as did the other tables (at which you had to be eating). read more

Everything that I wanted on a cold summer evening. Everything that I needed to put in my face, in one place, at the same place. Good job Spoke, good job indeed. I pulled up to a bar stool at about 6:15 on a Thursday, by 6:30 the place was packed. Amazing to see the dinner crowd, literally, rush the door. The place is pretty small so it got a little claustrophobic, but the glass of sangiovese helped calm the nerves. My lady in crime was running a bit late and I was afraid that we would not be able to seated, but after staring down a few departing patrons I managed to hover over an empty bar spot. Commence more sangiovese, a plate of warm olives, a beautiful pea and chantorele pasta and a plate of perfect spring vegetables with fresh salted butter. Commence food porn, happy mouths and pissy post-work/commuting moods turned to playful wine-fueled table talk. Kudos Spoke, see you soon. P.S. can you do exactly what you do, someplace other than Davis Sq? read more

I wish I made more money so I could go to Spoke everyday. Seriously, it is that good. Amazing service, incredible food, delicious cocktails...all at a wine bar. My favorite things I've had there are a housemade gin and tonic and the farro risotto with hen of the woods mushrooms and a cured runny egg...OMG. I'm having trouble writing about it coherently. I've never ordered dessert because housemade GOAT'S MILK FUDGE is set on the table at the end with your check. Perfect, creamy end to your meal that satisfies your sweet tooth. I also love biking by there in the mornings and smelling whatever they are braising/smoking/curing/pickling/marinating. One caveat: it is REALLY dark in there and gets pretty loud and crowded, so be prepared. They have some outdoor seating in the summer! read more

Thoughtfully prepared entrees. Unique combinations of flavors. First time here and would definitely recommend read more

Spoke Wine Bar - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Had an excellent dinner! It had been on our list for a while and we finally had an opportunity to go. The restaurant is small and most seats were full the entire time we were there. Fortunately we made a reservation 2 weeks in advance. Service was excellent! In addition to great dish and drink recommendations, someone also made sure we got a new drink right when we finished one. Cocktails were tasty! There were 2 of us and we shared 5 dishes plus dessert: salt and vinegar rye chips, cold corn soup, duck meatballs, risotto, octopus, and maple cream puffs. Each dish had its own unique flavors. I'd definitely order each of them again! My bf thought the risotto was bland but I thought it was earthy and different from our other dishes. They do like you to order all dishes in advance vs order as you go. They said it was to space out the dishes. Only strange thing is all of our dishes came out in pairs. Actually our 3 hot dishes were served together and the tables aren't that large. Not a huge deal. My bf also had something hard in one of his bites that may have cracked a tooth. I did not have that issue but I think it put a sour taste in his mouth for the rest of the evening. I definitely look forward to going back! read more

My friends and I were very excited to get a table a spoke! It is a very intimate venue, so be prepared to make some friends with other tables. Food was small portions. Actually, food was NORMAL human portioned not American portioned. It was just enough. Get the goat cheese spread. Its amazing! Be prepared to ask for more bread though, they really don't give you enough. Not as pricey as I expected. Perhaps more expensive than Davis is used to but the prices were fair considering the quality of food. The only reason I am not giving Spoke 5 stars is because after we paid our bill we were finishing up our wine and relaxing and got multiple weird looks from the owner/hostess - she obviously wanted us to give up our seats! It made us very uncomfortable and we eventually just left for that reason. It was a bummer because other than that it was a nice night. read more

The service was good -- attentive without being intrusive. Favorite foods: asparagus carbonara (creative and SO delicious) and the chickpea frites (crisp without being greasy and still soft on the inside). Two of the three cheeses we had were really really good, but I thought the cheese plate portions were pretty skimpy. We tried all three desserts and it's hard to pick a favorite! The lemon poppyseed cake with raspberry sorbet totally blew me away, even though I usually prefer chocolate for dessert, and the presentation was beautiful. The ricotta ice cream sundae was also amazing! read more

Amazing food Portions are kinda small for the price, but 4 items are enough for 2. Highly recommended read more

I had a friend who is a chef come visit for a week. We went out to eat so many times I thought I would explode. Both of our favorites after going all over boston? Hands down it was Spoke. The food was incredible. Service was great. Drinks were fantastic. The place is tiny though so plan ahead. read more

If you haven't been here before you need to check it out! Best food in Davis Square, super fun staff, great selection of wines, and really interesting twist on food, all with beautiful presentation. Side note: Please bring back the chickpea fries- they are unbelievable and extremely missed! read more

I used to frequent Spoke somewhat frequently prior to Covid, and always loved the dishes on their menu. I recently went again, and my biggest takeaway was -- they have done SUCH a good job making their outdoor dining area beautiful and special!! One of the best outdoor dining experiences I've had in the area. The dishes we got were unfortunately less impressive than in the past, but I'm guessing that has more to do with the menu-rotation than with Covid. read more

This place is a gem! I've dined here three times, and each time it gets better. Firstly, let's talk about the atmosphere. It's pretty tiny, which I love. It's perfect for a date night or a cute group of four, but book a reservation because it's a hot spot. The last time I was there (about a few weeks ago), the bf and I were having the time of our lives. Like I said, it's a small place, so the tables are pretty close together. You can basically hear the conversations of the people next to you, and that night to our left and right were two couples, both of whom seemed to be in fresh relationships. From the impromptu awkward handholding to the mentions of first kisses, the bf and I were sipping on our craft cocktails and going along with the stories. (No judgement, of course. They were super precious, and any man that will take you to Spoke so soon into the relationship is a keeper. #BallerStatus #WeAreAllGoldDiggers) For cocktails, I had three different ones which were all whiskey based. Phenomenal. The bf's drinks were gin-based and very refreshing. The food is small plates, meant to be shared. We went crazy. Everything was scrumptious. However, there were some clear favorites: the Braised Lamb Neck was a masterpiece. We were gluttons and ordered a second one and didn't regret it. The ricotta dumplings in it was one of the best things I've ever tasted. And the Farro Risotto was spectacular. The service was top-notch. The staff was pleasant and helpful. Overall, this is one of the best places, if not the best place, to dine in Davis Square. read more

Loved this place - they had a guest chef the night we went, so we're looking forward to returning some time.

We had a great pre-dinner drink and appetizers here. First you need to keep in mind that the theme/concept of this restaurant is small plates. I would not suggest going here for DINNER, but more of an apps/drinks place. Now, when I say "apps" don't think you're gonna grab nachos and a beer. I went with a 3-some and we had wine and mixed drinks. The drink menu is really quite impressive, and the waitstaff is well educated about the wines and the cocktails. Definitely a good place to 'try something new". Just tell them what you generally like, and they seemed great to be able to suggest something that would be a good choice. They are affiliated with Dave's Fresh Pasta next door, and the woman who runs Spoke also used to be in charge of Dave's wine section... so the list is great. We shared the chicken wings (which are actually quite dang good!!), the lemon/herb chickpea spread, and the crab crostini... all were tasty. The chickpea spread could, however, use more bread to come with it... but was tasty by itself too! We were in and out in about an hour or so... great place to start your evening, or a post-work drink and bite to eat. We'll be back. read more

My first reaction upon entering spoke "I'm so fancy, you already know". This place looks fancy. Took a seat at the bar which is also quite fancy. They have these circular cut outs on the bar that have lights in them, illuminating drink you place near them. I was only there for drinks (though the food menu does look pretty good). The beer selection was small but very interesting, I didn't get a beer but would suggest it for the beer lover. Started with a cocktail which was distinctly meh, too much grapefruit not enough rum tastes. The real fun began when we ordered wine. Now i know very little about wine and the bartender was amazingly friendly and helpful. She suggested a few ideas, explained how the grapes for the wine were grown and what she liked about each wine. She also let us sample wines to compare and decide what we wanted. Maybe this is standard for wine bars (Like I said, I am a wine rookie) but it was a lot of fun and got to taste some nice wines. The bartender explained that the owner was a fan of "old world" wines. These wines tend to be grown in colder climates and that means they aren't as "big fruity" wines. So if you are a connoisseur who knows they want fruity wines... maybe spoke isn't the place for you?? That being said, I'm sure they would hook it up. Overall I highly recommend Spoke. It's pricier but I think that's to be expected. Stick to wine (or maybe a solid beer) as other places will do cocktails better I think. read more

Fantastic small plates, great service. Loved the three meat plate, cavatelli. Everything was delicious. Great open kitchen with a cute chef! :-) read more

Wow, Spoke is pretty awesome. I have no idea why it took me a year to cross over to the other side of Davis Square to make it here. Spoke possesses an affordable wine list and great cocktail program. The service was prompt and friendly Highlights included the duck meatballs and wood grilled oysters. Same day reservations were a added tremendous value to my experience when so many places needed to be booked weeks in advance (who do you know you are going to want to so far ahead of time?). The only downside was that high chairs with no back made it impossible to lean back comfortable. I also loves the 80s British new wave playing the entire time. Don't expect to be blown away here, just expect good solid food with a solid bottle of wine. read more

Just ... wow. I went here with friends. We couldn't get a reservation, but snagged seats at the bar. I knew nothing about any of the wines on the menu, so asked the bartender for suggestions. We had a brief conversation, and she poured me a taste of the wine I was considering. I really liked it. I watched her make some really interesting looking cocktails, but as I had to drive home, opted for wine. Next time, I will Uber! The three of us ordered a large chunk of the menu - chickpea panisse frites with harissa dip, heirloom tomatoes with snap peas, bacon bread crumbs and ranch, Jonah crab salad with a corn cake, heirloom squashes, duck meatballs, sweet pea spaetzle, and sweet tea brined pork. It was definitely a case of 'eyes bigger than stomachs', but choosing was HARD! I will definitely be back. read more

Great place for girl date (2-4 ladies). Waiter suggested two small plates per person. My friend and I order one snack, one cold plate and two hot plates. ONLY ORDER HOT PLATES. All the food was delicious, but the hot plates were the only ones to impress us and make us melt in our seats. The whipped lardo didn't taste like anything and I was wondering if I was missing the point. Beef poke was refreshing but it had weak flavor. The smoked diver scallops were actual mouth orgasms. The over-saltiness of the roe perfectly matched the mellow flavor of the potatoes and creme fraiche with the smokiness of the scallop in the background. Braised lamb neck was also excellent. The lamb neck had delicious gamy umami flavor and it balanced well with the mild ricotta dumplings. I will come here again for those scallops. read more

Spoke Wine Bar - Out of this world delicious. The scallops! - New American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I had a fabulous first experience here. We sat at the bar, as we didn't have a reservation and they couldn't seat us right away. The bartender was fabulous. Gave us a ton of information about their speciality wines and recommendations, as well as allowing us to sample everything first. He was friendly, attentive and truly impacted our experience. The small plates are also very delicious. Amongst two of us, we shared four and I was stuffed afterwards. We loved the three dips with the flatbread. The warm cauliflower is to die for with chickpeas and other flavors. Actually enjoyed those both, more than the steak tartare and the lamb neck, but I enjoyed everything. I highly recommend checking this cool place out! It's worth your time :) read more

I've never had food here I did not love--smoked fish or crudos are always a good idea. There is a solid revolving seasonal selection for the mains which make for hard decisions that always deliver. And it is one of the only places I get dessert because they nail it too. Wine is obviously a draw, but the cocktails are always interesting made by amazing bartenders. The ambiance is such a lovely switch up from neighboring restaurants. Most importantly, they have outstanding service--friendly, super knowledgable, and unpretentious. Up there with best in Boston/Camberville! read more

Trendy wine bar on the outskirts of Davis Square. Went here last night for the first time and really enjoyed my experience! The bar was first-come first-serve but with the turnover I was able to get a seat within five minutes. The hostess was really nice about getting me in there which you don't always get in Boston at popular spots. There's a great wine list with many local options. I got two different reds by the glass one being a granache. Prices were fair. $10-$13 per glass. For food I got the olives to start which were covered in a yummy oily sauce that had chopped pistachios in it. Definitely recommend. My entree was the scallops which definitely had a lot of flavor, however the portion was small for the prices of $23. This was really the only downside of the whole experience. I finished with a dessert cocktail that consisted of lemon and scotch (I can't remember the name but it was strong!) Recommended! Overall, this place is absolutely worth checking out. Just beware that it's small and may require recommendations! I'll be back. read more

The food here is really above and beyond, better than anything else in Davis Square (or really anywhere close along the Red Line - I'm looking at you, Harvard Square). The problem is the wine is not very good. When we went, the wines were not listed by country and our server didn't know where they were from. They seem to pick very obscure vineyards made with unusual grapes; if you know your wines, this makes it hard to tell if you'll like it (and we didn't like the ones recommended to us). This is really too bad for a wine bar. But the food is amazing. read more

Had a wonderful meal here. They were very accommodating. The staff was friendly and helpful with wine and food choices. read more

I really enjoyed my experience at Spoke. It is an intimate place with a really cute and simple décor. The menu is small but decent selections. The portions are somewhat small and maybe a bit pricey for the portions but overall tasty. Would I rush back to the place??! Probably not but if I'm in the neighborhood I will definitely go there before going anywhere else in the square. p.s If you do have a sensitive nose or eyes, the ventilation may be an issue. (it did not bother us) read more

A truly wonderful dining experience. Highlights: sunchoke donuts with a subtle blend of the vegetable, gouda, and lovely fat; perfectly cooked hake with a lush tonnato; salted chocolate mousse with a garnish of shredded carrots and dried cherries that will change the way you think of carrots forever. read more

Classy, small restaurant with a creative cocktail menu and eclectic tapas style food. I loved my drinks here ("smoke" and a manhattan). For food, the eggplant dip and bread were excellent. The other tapas dishes we ordered were less than amazing. SO MUCH SALT. I want to be able to taste my food -- this restaurant relies a little too heavily on sodium content. Still, I would definitely go back, sit at the bar and order a specialty cocktail and some eggplant dip in a heartbeat. I'd steer clear of the cauliflower and potato & mushroom dish unless you want some bloated ankles in the morning. read more

I can't speak to the food, so take this for what it is. Went here for drinks - decent menu, good selection of wines, attentive and knowledgeable bartender. However, there is no ventilation in the place. At one point, I had to go flush my eyes from the smoke from the kitchen. My eyes are sensitive, but I wasn't the only one having problems. I had to wash my hair three times to get the stink of fry grease out of it and have had to dry clean my suit jacket. There are plenty of swanky bars with good drink lists in the area. I would recommend going to one that you won't leave stinking like a fry cook. read more

Went out for a date here and was happy with the food, background music-choice and level, drinks, and service. Food: The menu is unique and creative. Portions are small but ample. The starter plate with a variety of spreads was delicious but could have used another naan style serving to match the three spreads we ran out of bread. The cavatelli special was good but didn't match the farro risotto with a poached egg. WOW, that was incredible. I would go back just for that dish. Both of our main dishes came served in a bowl that was a lot like a cereal bowl, nothing fancy. I was expecting a wider-rimmed plate like the website showed. Drink Specials: Cocktails are super creative and the waitress was incredibly skilled in describing them with illustrative adjectives, too. I have no idea who would order a 1.5L serving of red wine for $450. It's on the menu and I am not sure why. (Give me a break, eye roll.) Ambiance and decor: Walls are painted with retro mid-century design. Love. The chalkboard menu drawings were also terrific and creative. Some seat cushions along the wooden bench would help for comfort. Cushions are in the window area but the bench along the wall begs for additional comfort. I think the taller bar-style high-top two tables towards the bathroom could be quieter as they are away from the bar area. A mirror on the wall across from those two tables might help make the space open up. Great night. read more

Went to the second coming of Spoke last night after several prior visits to the first iteration of the restaurant. Although the menu seemed smaller than the first time around we were not disappointed. Creative cocktails, extensive wine list both by the glass and bottle, and enough vegetarian choices that our party of 3 were quite satisfied. The small plates were creative but not overly complicated. Sunchoke donuts, razor clam crude, mackerel, and Brussels sprouts dishes were all yummy! read more

The food here was incredible. Tapas style deliciousness jam-packed with flavor. The service was very professional, getting close to standoffish without quite crossing the line enough for me not to want to come back. Here's a tip though. If you've just completed a 24 mile bike ride and want a place to comfortably rest your tush- this is not the place. You have a choice between backless metallic bar stools, and a pad less wooden bench that runs the length of the restaurant. Ouchies. But at least my stomach was appeased. I will be back! read more