Having been to Via Matta a few times and I have something to say to those people giving bad reviews.
You Just Don't Know!!!
Via Matta is obviously not a romantic hideway. The place is energetic and alive. Bostonians should be greatful that such a unboring restaurant exists here in the Back Bay. The REAL Italian cuisine with a little American twist is wonderful.
Sure the place is a little noisy, but who else was packed on a 90 degree Tuesday night at the end of August? I suggest just asking your waiter to pick a bottle of vino for you and trying something new. The Shardana is out of ths world.
Via Matta may have a few bumps in the road. But after being open only 3 months this ""Crazy Way"" is miles ahead of any other Italian restaurant in Boston.
Pros: wine, service, food
Cons: not much, loud for some people
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