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Fava Restaurant


3.0 of 5 stars 14 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • Neighbourhood: Metro West
  • 1027 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
  • (781) 455-8668
  • Price range: £19-25 ($31-$40)

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1 of 5 stars
Boston
20 Jul 2009

I have never written a food review although we eat out frequently and I read tripadvisor religiously. I am doing so now because we had one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had. Four of us had dinner at Fava's last Saturday night. The restaurant was short staffed to put it mildly-one waiter for the entire restaurant. Not only... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
30 Sep 2008

We keep trying this place...but, never have had a good meal. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
24 Jul 2008

Fantastic food, top notch service, cozy and romantic dining room that is also great for a night out with friends. Our favorite spot! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
21 Jul 2008

Simple, but classy interior. My pork chop was fantastic and my wife's fish was fine as well. Informed and freindly service. For those in Metrowest, a must see. more

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1 of 5 stars
Rhode Island
18 Nov 2007

Arrogant, condescending and rude are words describing the manager, host and waitress. The service was appaling. After being seated, we were told by the waitress that they're very busy for the evening and we will have to change tables if we don't finish our meal fast enough. I had to ask how long we had for a meal. When we... more

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5 of 5 stars
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16 Nov 2007

One of my favortite Winter restaurants anywhere! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
25 Oct 2007

Surprising location by the train station in "downtown" Needham. But this "hidden gem" is worth the search. Amazing food, traditional menu (good for my in-laws ;), nice wine list and great service. Chef is local, you feel like a real guest. more

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3 of 5 stars
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16 Oct 2007

pricey. nice atmosphere. more

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3 of 5 stars
Newton, Massachusetts
5 Jul 2007

The service was excellent, and the presentation superb, but the dishes that we had were both very buttery (two different fish dishes). Too much so, for our taste. I don't think we'll be back. The atmosphere was very nice, and romantic with the stone walls. Even though it is right next to the needham train stop, and somewhat hard to... more

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4 of 5 stars
Lincoln, Massachusetts
18 Aug 2006

I would rate this restaurant somewhere in the middle of the two reviews already posted - it certainly wasn't frozen vegetables, but it wasn't top class either. Admittedly we dined during busy restaurant week and the restaurant was full. We chose the very reasonable Fixed Price $30 menu. Service was abrupt (but as an outsider who moved to Boston -... more

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Fava Restaurant Address

1027 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
Tel: (781) 455-8668 Fax: (781) 449-5982
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.