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Porcini's

68 School St, Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 924-2221
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Ranked #16 of 100 restaurants in Watertown
Price range: $31 - $40
Cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
Dining options: Reservations
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Dining options: Reservations
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Brighton, MA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Just returned from dinner at Porcini's in Watertown (belated birthday celebration for a friend). This was our second visit within the past year or so, and just as pleasant, if not even more so. We had a reservation for two, arrived a bit early, and were seated immediately. Amy, our server, was knowledgeable, accommodating and attentive, with a great upbeat... More

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North Reading, Massachusetts
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22 reviews 22 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013 via mobile

My boyfriend and I had our first experience here as part of one of their wine tasting dinners. They started with a variety of absolutely delicious passed appetizers all of which I enjoyed with a nice champagne. The dinner also involved a taste of another 4 or so wines that were specifically paired with the different dishes being served. All... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

Ate here last night with friends (who, incidentally, love the place). The room was large, rather cold (at least where we were sitting), and relatively barren of decor. There was a bit of a delay taking our initial orders, but after that our service was timely and attentive. My wife and I both ordered pasta dishes. To Porcini's credit, the... More

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Chelsea, Michigan
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39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

Business dinner with group of coworkers. Service was very good! I wish I knew her name!! We ordered hors d'ouerves which included the Mushroom streudel and the eggplant rollatini. My entree was the Greand Marnier Chicken and it was as good as the waitress described! I'd go back!

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Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

I loved the atmosphere and the food was amazing, this restaurant is the perfect for any occasion. I loved the fireplace.

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Watertown, Massachusetts
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51 reviews 51 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

I live in Watertown, and I have reviewed Porcini's before, positively. I love the calamari, the eggplant appetizer, the Fra Diavlo and related dishes. I went last night, and ate at the bar. And I realize, after eating there four or five times in the past six months, that they are getting MORE and more frantic on the service side.... More

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Newton, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2012

off on a side street near the Arsenal Mall in Watertown, this restaurant is a hidden gem. You can smell the garlic as you approach. We have eaten there several times and never had a bad meal.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2012

We waited for two hours and our hostess mistakenly gave our table to another group. She gave us a "sorry" and smile, and nothing else. We went down the street to awesome sushi at New Ginza.

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Newton, MA
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 3, 2012

We first tried Porcini's, like so many others, with a Groupon, but we enjoyed our meal so much that we have been coming back. The wait staff is uniformly friendly and helpful and give every appearance of being glad to have you. We started with the mussels which were delicious and plentiful,and every entree we have tried has been not... More

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Quebec, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2012

i was pleasantly surprised buy the wonderful meals we were served at this restaurant. I had driven past Porcini's many times when I lived in Belmont, but was never attracted to it. Probably because I couldn't peak inside the restaurant. It has 2 tiny windows that you can't really see through. The dining room is simple and somewhat outdated. The... More

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