La Bodega - Watertown: A Culinary Gem in Massachusetts

Highly recommend! We had a fantastic dining experience at “La Bodega Restaurant”! The food was absolutely delicious, and the dishes were beautifully presented. Analia went above and beyond; she was incredibly attentive, making excellent recommendations. The atmosphere was warm and cozy. We will definitely be back soon!

This is a real gem off the beaten path in Watertown. The food is of exceptional quality and the service top notch. You can't go wrong no matter what you order. Even things you might not think you will like are so well prepared and composed you will be surprised. A couple of suggestions include the duck (must be ordered day in advance!) and the desserts - you've got to save a little room for these! Great place for everything from a gathering of friends to a formal work celebration to an intimate date night. Finally their drinks are exceptional in both creativity and preparation.

Came here for date night and it was fabulous! Sat at the bar since we didn’t have reservations and order some apps, entrees, and fab desserts. The wine and drink options are always great!

I wish I took more pics of the drinks and food, but snagged one of the duck. Server was professional and the owner/hostess was so kind and personable. Drinks were so good, very adventurous in a cool way. Food was similarly adventurous but approachable. We shared so many different things and nothing was less than very good. Octopus stood out, as did the carrots of all things. Loved the duck, loved the chicken and whatever sauce it came in. We sat at a table, but the bar is huge and pretty impressive.

We were brought here by our friends living in Boston during our holiday. The highlight is definitely the roasted duck. Crispy skin and the inside is just super tender and juicy! Will come back again the next time if we ever go Boston

We didn't have reservation and the place was full. The owner was super nice and found us seats at the bar. The view of the bartender preparing all of the pretty drinks was a show! They were full and seemed under-staffed but the drinks came quickly and we enjoyed these while waited to order and for the dishes to come. We had the pan con tomatoes, grilled octopus, wild mushrooms and empanadas. All fantastic but the octopus was the best. Definitely a return visit needed to try out the duck that everyone recommends.

The atmosphere of this place is perfect for a first date or a friends night out. The food is fresh and delicious. I loved the Wood Grilled Spanish Wild Octopus . It was charred and so flavorful yet soft on the inside. The Parrilla Completa came with Wood Grilled Ribeye , Pork Sausage and Free Range Chicken and they were all so soft and flavorful. The place gets quite busy so the service can be kind of slow but the workers here are so cheerful and sweet. The portions are quite small for the price but they are definitely worth a try, especially in such a beautiful and aesthetic restaurant/bar.

Lovely atmosphere and tasty bites. We were captivated by the duck but it was so much and we wished we had tried more small plates.