Fava

1027 Great Plain Ave, Needham MA 02492 (781) 455-8668
Cuisines and Dishes at Fava:
  • American

Menu for Fava

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Reviews for Fava

Ratings and Reviews for Fava

  • Yelp user Katie V.

    Apr 21 2009

    Katie V. via Yelp

    Fava has a very romantic and nicely-decorated interior, and the setting is cozy and intimate. The bread they serve here is very good, and the service was...read more

  • Yelp user Michele T.

    Oct 14 2007

    Michele T. via Yelp

    I ordered the roasted organic chicken breast. I was disappointed. I ate all the sides and not much of the bland chicken, bland once I removed the skin that...read more

  • Yelp user D Y.

    Feb 08 2007

    D Y. via Yelp

    Fava is one of the best, and best kept secrets! We've been going for a few years now and even though ownership changed a few years back, they never...read more

  • Oct 21 2007

    taster2007 via Citysearch

    The tables were so close together that everytime the waiter wanted to reach the table behind us, we had to squeeze in. The servic...read more

  • Mar 06 2007

    milmo via Citysearch

    The restaurant's heating system wasn't working. It was freezing, literally, inside. Still they opened and told customers it would...read more

  • Oct 30 2006

    clee5157 via Citysearch

    even Fava...my wife and I went here on a recommendation...great ambiance, great menu and wine list. My dinner was a bit salty but...read more

From Citysearch

The Scene
Located in what was once the Needham Center train station, Fava is truly a hidden find (it's not visible from the street). After passing the open kitchen, diners encounter the welcoming, candlelit dining room. Pleasant servers rattle off daily specials and excel at keeping water glasses filled. A smartly-chosen wine list features a limited selection of varietals available by the glass.

The Food
Fava's menu features large portions of upscale comfort fare (homemade venison sausage, grilled Long Island duck breast) at prices geared more towards the suburbs than the city. Starters include savory Maine crab cakes and steamed PEI mussels with applewood-smoked bacon. Among entrees, a maple-brined pork chop is served with chorizo-sweet potato hash, while a Chianti-braised lamb shank comes with Mascarpone polenta and roasted root vegetables. Popular desserts include fruity homemade sorbet and a warm flourless chocolate torte that's made with Grand Marnier.

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