Cozy neighborhood spot. Nice staff. Food meh! Murray's salad tasty. Burger ok, served with avg. roasted potatoes. No garnish or color on plate. This place needs to up their game. Food presentation is important. At this price point improvement needed.
Dylan
Burgers & beers night is one of the best deals in dining anywhere! The burger was slightly overcooked, but it was so juicy and delicious that I couldn't bear to possibly tear myself away from it to ask for a refire. Service was stellar, and surprisingly, Ten Tables accommodates power wheelchairs perfectly well! I'm so glad and grateful to have such a delicious, affordable ($16 for a truly gourmet burger and a microbrewery pint is a serious bargain), unpretentious neighborhood spot.
Petey
The best food I've ever had in Boston, period. Romantic ambiance and cozy seating with the aroma of the kitchen in the air a block in each direction. Totally worth waiting for a reservation to open up, every aspect of the food comprises a subtle perfection from Salads to appetizers to main courses.
Josh
We lived in JP for years and this was our go to treat spot. We were surprised and disappointed with the lack of attention that was paid to the food and service experience. We enjoyed the smorgasbord and got a bottle of Prosecco which were simple and elegant. For example we weren't walked through any of the items on the smorgasbord which was always an enjoyable part of partaking in their cheeses, meats, pickles... back in the day. Overall it was totally fine-but completely lacking the magic that made this place great. The staff was very kind but just not in tune with every guest in the same way. It pains me to leave a not great review but I'm doing so in hopes they can turn it around.
Anew1
Ok as a local place to gather, but not the Ten Tables I am used to. Clearly the wait staff and kitchen staff have turned. Wait staff is nice but supremely slow... and unable to clearly articulate the menu choices or answer questions. They are there to transcribe your orders, not to really tell you about the menu. The kitchen staff are mostly in wait mode, the feel is not very professional- understand it is an open kitchen but wasn't a good vibe. The pasta specials- I ordered one against my initial gut check- wasn't good. It was advertised as “mushroom” but with zero mushrooms??? Asked and was told it was “mushroom flavored”... ugh???. If you can't do it right, just don't put it on the menu. As one who has been at Ten Tables for years, it clearly felt either as if the chefs (owners) had left the kitchen, or it it was sold to different owners with a different value vibe. Either way, while I totally wish and live for supporting JP restaurants, I probably won't be back. I've been three times over the past two months, and each time service ( we waited 10 minutes for a drink to be ordered) and quality seems to go down.... In the wrong direction. Hoping for the best...
Ten Tables used to be a magical experience, particularly in the 2-4 years after it opened. Now, the food is ok, not great, the prices are very high, and the service feels minimal. Did they change owners and chefs? It is truly like an entirely different, lesser restaurant. We probably won't be back, it is not worth the expense.
Angela L.
Surprised the "kitchen appreciation fee" is increased from 5% to 7% in a span of maybe ~1 year ish. I'm not paying your kitchen staff, the business owner should do that. This unfortunately, is affecting how I view some restaurants in Boston as I do not like to feel cheated. It's sad because I have always enjoyed it here (and loved the basil gelato they had the one time), but the last time I visited, service was very slow (the place wasn't full but there was only one person working at the tables. For one of our entrees, the chef had to bring it to us from the kitchen). Food was fine, but I got a surprise at the end of the meal when I got the bill and noticed that they tagged an additional 5% onto the bill (I learned that it's a disclaimer at the bottom of the menu). The kitchen staff should be paid a living salary or wage and that cost should not be offloaded to customers. This fee culture in the US seems to be getting a little out of hand. The tables are quite small but the atmosphere is still homey so I didn't mind. It does make eating a bit difficult if you have multiple dishes and multiple people as you easily run out of space. However, based on my most recent experiences, I haven't been back in a while and don't really want to.
I love Ten Tables in JP! So cozy. Always great service. Delicious cocktails. Rotating menu with seasonal offerings. We go here just about every season, sometimes twice. Excellent food and drinks.
GregoryD
I've had many amazing experiences at Ten Tables but this was not one of them. The service was extremely slow (like 10 minutes for a glass of wine) and food was just average. Burger was definitely overcooked. Not sure if there's been a change of management but definitely a lesser product than what I've experienced in the past.
Tyler Maher
Good food but service is painfully slow. Took over half an hour for them to take our order. There was only one person seating customers, manning the bar and taking orders so theyre clearly understaffed.
We've been to Ten Tables before, but not for awhile. The selection of menu items and cocktails was impressive, making it hard to choose. But we managed, and everything we tried was delicious. That focaccia! Out of this world. Also love the cozy ambience and friendly, helpful service.
M I.
Dinner for 2 on Valentine's Day. Exceptionally bad food and lackluster service. One bright spot were the cocktails. I know one should not expect the highest quality service/food on Valentine's Day, but what we were served was an affront to what 10 tables used to be. The food across the board was terrible. Squishy rubber squid, steak that was flavorless and clearly cheapest possible cut, underwhelming desert. Just an all out embarrassment compared to how 10 tables used to be 10-15 years ago when it was a true treat to dine in. Highly recommend you bypass this establishment. We, for one, will never return.
Kara M.
I should preface this by saying I only ordered a takeout menu item and did not dine inside. I had to call to confirm my order because the restaurant did not do so via their ordering app (Toast). Ultimately the order was made on time. I got their burger. The fries and the house sauce were delicious but something was seriously off with the burger. It's supposed to be wagyu beef and it was so dense, dry, and overcooked. I couldn't even finish eating it. For a spot that is supposed to be one of the best in JP, I was sorely disappointed with my $30 takeout.
PeterW
A really great evening Food was excellent and the service its usual high standard Was a very busy evening but we were always looked after and enjoyed the set menu. Our local favorite Thank you!!!!
CarC
Intimate dining per the name but lovely and cozy. Two of us loved our meals (stroganoff) one said it was good nut overdone (salmon) and one said her meat (steak) was tough..but all agreed beet appetizer was delicious! Waitress was terrific!
Cozy neighborhood spot. Nice staff. Food meh! Murray's salad tasty. Burger ok, served with avg. roasted potatoes. No garnish or color on plate. This place needs to up their game. Food presentation is important. At this price point improvement needed.
Burgers & beers night is one of the best deals in dining anywhere! The burger was slightly overcooked, but it was so juicy and delicious that I couldn't bear to possibly tear myself away from it to ask for a refire. Service was stellar, and surprisingly, Ten Tables accommodates power wheelchairs perfectly well! I'm so glad and grateful to have such a delicious, affordable ($16 for a truly gourmet burger and a microbrewery pint is a serious bargain), unpretentious neighborhood spot.
The best food I've ever had in Boston, period. Romantic ambiance and cozy seating with the aroma of the kitchen in the air a block in each direction. Totally worth waiting for a reservation to open up, every aspect of the food comprises a subtle perfection from Salads to appetizers to main courses.
We lived in JP for years and this was our go to treat spot. We were surprised and disappointed with the lack of attention that was paid to the food and service experience. We enjoyed the smorgasbord and got a bottle of Prosecco which were simple and elegant. For example we weren't walked through any of the items on the smorgasbord which was always an enjoyable part of partaking in their cheeses, meats, pickles... back in the day. Overall it was totally fine-but completely lacking the magic that made this place great. The staff was very kind but just not in tune with every guest in the same way. It pains me to leave a not great review but I'm doing so in hopes they can turn it around.
Ok as a local place to gather, but not the Ten Tables I am used to. Clearly the wait staff and kitchen staff have turned. Wait staff is nice but supremely slow... and unable to clearly articulate the menu choices or answer questions. They are there to transcribe your orders, not to really tell you about the menu. The kitchen staff are mostly in wait mode, the feel is not very professional- understand it is an open kitchen but wasn't a good vibe. The pasta specials- I ordered one against my initial gut check- wasn't good. It was advertised as “mushroom” but with zero mushrooms??? Asked and was told it was “mushroom flavored”... ugh???. If you can't do it right, just don't put it on the menu. As one who has been at Ten Tables for years, it clearly felt either as if the chefs (owners) had left the kitchen, or it it was sold to different owners with a different value vibe. Either way, while I totally wish and live for supporting JP restaurants, I probably won't be back. I've been three times over the past two months, and each time service ( we waited 10 minutes for a drink to be ordered) and quality seems to go down.... In the wrong direction. Hoping for the best...
Ten Tables used to be a magical experience, particularly in the 2-4 years after it opened. Now, the food is ok, not great, the prices are very high, and the service feels minimal. Did they change owners and chefs? It is truly like an entirely different, lesser restaurant. We probably won't be back, it is not worth the expense.
Surprised the "kitchen appreciation fee" is increased from 5% to 7% in a span of maybe ~1 year ish. I'm not paying your kitchen staff, the business owner should do that. This unfortunately, is affecting how I view some restaurants in Boston as I do not like to feel cheated. It's sad because I have always enjoyed it here (and loved the basil gelato they had the one time), but the last time I visited, service was very slow (the place wasn't full but there was only one person working at the tables. For one of our entrees, the chef had to bring it to us from the kitchen). Food was fine, but I got a surprise at the end of the meal when I got the bill and noticed that they tagged an additional 5% onto the bill (I learned that it's a disclaimer at the bottom of the menu). The kitchen staff should be paid a living salary or wage and that cost should not be offloaded to customers. This fee culture in the US seems to be getting a little out of hand. The tables are quite small but the atmosphere is still homey so I didn't mind. It does make eating a bit difficult if you have multiple dishes and multiple people as you easily run out of space. However, based on my most recent experiences, I haven't been back in a while and don't really want to.
I love Ten Tables in JP! So cozy. Always great service. Delicious cocktails. Rotating menu with seasonal offerings. We go here just about every season, sometimes twice. Excellent food and drinks.
I've had many amazing experiences at Ten Tables but this was not one of them. The service was extremely slow (like 10 minutes for a glass of wine) and food was just average. Burger was definitely overcooked. Not sure if there's been a change of management but definitely a lesser product than what I've experienced in the past.
Good food but service is painfully slow. Took over half an hour for them to take our order. There was only one person seating customers, manning the bar and taking orders so theyre clearly understaffed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
We've been to Ten Tables before, but not for awhile. The selection of menu items and cocktails was impressive, making it hard to choose. But we managed, and everything we tried was delicious. That focaccia! Out of this world. Also love the cozy ambience and friendly, helpful service.
Dinner for 2 on Valentine's Day. Exceptionally bad food and lackluster service. One bright spot were the cocktails. I know one should not expect the highest quality service/food on Valentine's Day, but what we were served was an affront to what 10 tables used to be. The food across the board was terrible. Squishy rubber squid, steak that was flavorless and clearly cheapest possible cut, underwhelming desert. Just an all out embarrassment compared to how 10 tables used to be 10-15 years ago when it was a true treat to dine in. Highly recommend you bypass this establishment. We, for one, will never return.
I should preface this by saying I only ordered a takeout menu item and did not dine inside. I had to call to confirm my order because the restaurant did not do so via their ordering app (Toast). Ultimately the order was made on time. I got their burger. The fries and the house sauce were delicious but something was seriously off with the burger. It's supposed to be wagyu beef and it was so dense, dry, and overcooked. I couldn't even finish eating it. For a spot that is supposed to be one of the best in JP, I was sorely disappointed with my $30 takeout.
A really great evening Food was excellent and the service its usual high standard Was a very busy evening but we were always looked after and enjoyed the set menu. Our local favorite Thank you!!!!
Intimate dining per the name but lovely and cozy. Two of us loved our meals (stroganoff) one said it was good nut overdone (salmon) and one said her meat (steak) was tough..but all agreed beet appetizer was delicious! Waitress was terrific!