Scutra - Arlington

Wow! What a hidden gem in Arlington. After living here for six years, we finally discovered this amazing restaurant. The food was delicious, especially the dess... read more Wow! What a hidden gem in Arlington. After living here for six years, we finally discovered this amazing restaurant. The food was delicious, especially the desserts, which were outstanding! Thank you!

This is my favorite restaurant in the Boston area. The food is of incredibly high quality, the service is great, the bartenders are fantastic, and the secret ba... read more This is my favorite restaurant in the Boston area. The food is of incredibly high quality, the service is great, the bartenders are fantastic, and the secret back deck along the bike path is just perfect. But the standout feature is the food. It is consistently fantastic every single time. I highly recommend this restaurant.

The menu at this restaurant was a bit limited. I ordered the swordfish special, which was tasty, but the breading and sauce underneath it were a bit heavy and g... read more The menu at this restaurant was a bit limited. I ordered the swordfish special, which was tasty, but the breading and sauce underneath it were a bit heavy and greasy. The dish was supposed to come with roasted asparagus and risotto, but the asparagus was more like chunks of green mixed in with a pasty risotto. The cheese strudel appetizer was rich but bland. The lemon tart dessert with a teaspoon of raspberry sorbet was so hard to cut through the crust that we had to use a knife.

The food is fantastic, the staff is friendly, and the service is excellent. As someone who enjoys cooking, I appreciate going to a restaurant where I can find d... read more The food is fantastic, the staff is friendly, and the service is excellent. As someone who enjoys cooking, I appreciate going to a restaurant where I can find dishes that I could easily recreate at home. Scutra never disappoints.

I had a fantastic dining experience at Scutra. From the friendly hostess Cathy to the outstanding server Michael, everyone was warm and welcoming. The meal was... read more I had a fantastic dining experience at Scutra. From the friendly hostess Cathy to the outstanding server Michael, everyone was warm and welcoming. The meal was delicious and perfectly cooked, showing the pride of the chef who is also the owner of the restaurant. The sangria was also excellent. I have visited Scutra multiple times and consistently received great service from Ava, Maria, and John. I am already looking forward to my next visit!