La Bodega

21 Nichols Ave, Watertown
(617) 876-8444

Recent Reviews

Bree Gaddy

An incredible Uruguayan restaurant! The menu is delicious and the presentation is incredible. The service is excellent, with so much attention and care. And the restaurant is impeccably decorated and feels so cozy! The owners are so sweet and kind, ensuring that you'll have a wonderful time. A great place for dates, group dinners, catching up with friends, or events. Their drink menu is extensive and full of delicious options. Can't wait to return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Alfajores, Grilled Octopus, Kale Salad

Monique Jones

My husband and I have been here plenty of times. No need to run to the city, this place gives you all you need . Food and drinks and excellent .Parking: directly across the street

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wood Grilled Shishito Peppers, Cured Spanish Mangalitsa Ham Pan Con Tomate, Wood Roasted Mussels, Uruguayan Style Empanada, Wood Grilled Wild Spanish Octopus, Roast Duck, Grilled Octopus, Kale Salad

Chris Simonetta

This was a find that I am so happy to have discovered!I held my spouse's birthday dinner at La Bodega recently, and it was as delightful as I'd hoped. The ambiance is truly magical, and we had a table in the middle of the rail car side which was especially fun.The service was topnotch, with me realizing later that most of our service was from the co-owner/chef himself. And the food...wow! I had never had Uruguayan cuisine before, nor knew what to expect, but it was so very delicious it's hard to put into words. I had been a bit wary that it'd be too stuffy for us, but this largely shareables restaurant has meaty, hearty food that sticks to your ribs in the best of ways. We basically got a few orders of (almost) everything and it tantalized the tastebuds for all, including the one vegetarian in our group of 6. Hands down one of my favorite meals in Boston.I also really appreciated the ability to text for a reservation since being an Elder Millennial that is my preferred form of communication.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Richard Curzi

Our favorite place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rishi Nijhawan

This is my favorite restaurant in the world! Awesome food and incredible drinks! The service is amazing!The desserts are excellent! ?The ambience is very fun!Everything about this place is incredible!!!!Update 3/15/24Still the best place in Massachusetts, their attention to detail in a family style place is incredible!Analia, Gabriel and the rest of the staff make every visit for my birthday special.Vegetarian options: They can make most things vegan or vegetarian.Dietary restrictions: I'm a vegan! They're great at making inventive foods and substitutes!!Wheelchair accessibility: It's a bit hard to get into by yourself if you're in a wheelchair, but there's always a staff member to help!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pan Con Tomate Dine in: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: Yes

Ziyan ZHAO

Food is always amazing. Great unique cocktails too! But it’s hard to get a reservation there as the place is popular and understaffed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Wood Grilled Wild Spanish Octopus

Kerin Cotter

I've been here numerous times, and every time it never disappoints. Amazing vibe, delicious food, warm & welcoming staff, what else could you want at a restaurant? 15/10, will always recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Peter Blair

Excellent food. Warm service. Would definitely go again. The chicken is special!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wood Grilled Shishito Peppers, Uruguayan Style Empanada, Roast Duck, Parrilla Completa

Emily Holler

The atmosphere is gorgeous, the food didn’t miss, and they have an excellent cocktail menu. Can’t wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wood Grilled Shishito Peppers, Wood Grilled Wild Spanish Octopus, Pan Con Tomate

Rebecca Noymer

If you haven’t tried La Bodega- get a reservation there asap! Unbelievable food, atmosphere, service, and wine. This was my second time here and can’t wait to go back. Each dish is more beautiful than the last. Love the kale salad, flounder, chickpea dish, butternut squash, and the cheesecake is a must!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Peter Ph

Cozy intimate tapas restaurant. Great food and excellent service. Not inexpensive, but worth it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Morrissey

La Bodega is a unique place. The food is delicious, and the ambiance is romantic. Getting a reservation can be a challenge because they are not on OpenTable or Resy, so an old school phone call is required.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Roasted Beet Salad, Basque Style Cheesecake, Uruguayan Style Empanada, Grilled Provolone

Babak A

Nice to eat great food with beautiful decoration at this family owned restaurant. Will definitely eat there again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Roast Duck, Grilled Octopus

Chae Lowe

We did a walk in on Saturday night and got luckily seated. Everything we had were good, especially the mushroom and sweet potato.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Basque Style Cheesecake, Uruguayan Style Empanada

Corey Pedersen

Lovely restaurant! The food was delicious and interesting.Vegetarian options: There are plenty of vegetarian options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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