Latina Kitchen - Needham

Drinks were good. Appetizers and main course were good. There was significant confusion because the paper menus provided were in several instances out of date.... read more Drinks were good. Appetizers and main course were good. There was significant confusion because the paper menus provided were in several instances out of date. Lots of unnecessary digging out cell phones and hassling with QR codes. I wouldn't think it would be that challenging to have up to date physical menus. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner

I made a reservation days prior, then when I arrived they were closed for a private event. Clearly they need some better management. Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphe... read more I made a reservation days prior, then when I arrived they were closed for a private event. Clearly they need some better management. Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

A bit in the expensive side, but overall quite delicious. Chicken Empanada was substituted for beef without us being consulted, but we were told it was the same... read more A bit in the expensive side, but overall quite delicious. Chicken Empanada was substituted for beef without us being consulted, but we were told it was the same taste. Squid was good, chorizo dish was the best appetizer, in my opinion. Seafood entree over rice was outstanding. Our friends liked the roast chicken and the salmon. Beef was perfectly cooked. They dealt with questions well, the waitress consulted the head chef when she didn’t know an answer. We were near the kitchen which was glassed off, but we could easily talk to each other. A plus for a Friday night. A definite big step up for Needham!

Last night I went to try out Latina, one of the area’s newest restaurants, recently opened by a couple from Needham – what a wonderful surprise! On a cold, rain... read more Last night I went to try out Latina, one of the area’s newest restaurants, recently opened by a couple from Needham – what a wonderful surprise! On a cold, rainy Sunday evening, walking into Latina at 4:45 p.m. was a burst of warmth – from the greeting from John at the door to our waiter and the chefs working behind the counter where we sat. This place has an earnest vibe of newcomers who really want this to take off. It deserves to. I highly recommend sitting at the counter facing the chefs. A photo is on the website. The dishes are creative and made with the freshest ingredients. I hope they make my dish a regular part of the menu. Based on the ingredients, I expected it to be good, and I was stilled wowed: pepita (Mexican pumpkin seeds) crusted halibut topped with a salsa Veracruz (tomato, jalapeno, olives, capers, cilantro) over a bed of mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach. The ingredients in the Latina salad also speak for themselves: baby arugula, hearts of palm, roasted peppers, tomato, avocado, citrus supremes, Vermont goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette. There are several other dishes I’d like to try. I’ll be back.