Food was amazing and our server was very nice. Drinks were also very good. Loved the decor and moody vibes

Came here on a Friday night for Dine Out Boston and it did not disappoint. We enjoyed every dish that we ordered! We also tried some cocktails too as they were reasonably priced at $15. For Dine out Boston you can choose from a list of small plates, large plates and desserts. We chose the smoked potatoes and chicken croquette, the beef brisket and spicy crab spaghetti and for dessert the upside down banana cake and coconut dream mousse. Everything was delicious and really good value! Would come back and try more of their dishes!

Came here for brunch and the food was great, really well seasoned! We ordered the steak with smoked potatoes and pulled pork benny. Steak was perfectly cooked to med rare, with a fresh salsa; the baby potatoes were smoky as advertised. The eggs benny were a nice twist on what they offer at Viale - tender pulled pork instead of ham and brioche bun vs. English muffin. The home fries were the same - super crispy and golden without being greasy. Ambience was welcoming - filled with light, comfortable seating, and the hanging plants added added a beautiful touch. Service was friendly and attentive.

FANTASTIC!! A Central Square gem located between New City Microcreamery and Toscannis. Came here for V-day and was treated to an incredible meal, warm and attentive staff, and a beautiful setting. Menu highlights include the grilled oysters, shrimp and grits, spicy crab pasta, and s'mores dessert. Incredible spot for dates or sharing plates with loved ones and friends. Will definitely be back soon!

Love the vibe, the food, and the cocktails. Brings the best features of its sister restaurant Viale (including some old menu items) and does not disappoint.

We stopped by around 5 PM without reservations as a group of coworkers and were seated promptly. It looks like a newer restaurant (opened this year, perhaps?), and they even have their own gluten-free menu, which is a huge selling point for me. The décor is gorgeous--very boho yet homey, creating a welcoming and stylish atmosphere. Several of us ordered the special, which was a brisket situation, and it was absolutely fantastic. It was beautifully prepared, and I finished the entire plate in one sitting! Our waiter was very attentive and patient as we navigated various allergies within the group, while still giving us time to soak in the experience. When the food arrived, we were all so pleased with our dishes. The drinks, however, might have stolen the show! Their espresso martini was one of the best I've had--definitely up there on my list of favorites.

I walked into Althea around 8pm on a weekday -- it doesn't seem too busy and they have a good amount of outdoor and indoor seating. We tried a few of the small plates and entrees. The standouts were the seafood items -- I wouldn't expect anything less from a Viale sister restaurant! The meat items were not as impressive. The grilled oysters ($12 for 3) were really delicious. The perfectly-cooked oyster, delicious chili crisp, and other savory sauces made for a perfect bite. It's not a bad price either, given that raw oysters go for $3-4 each these days. I'd definitely get it again. The grilled octopus ($18) was also excellent. Perfectly grilled/charred on the outside, tender inside, and paired very nicely with the sauce and the fresh brussels sprouts salad. I would come back to Althea just for the oysters and octopus. The pork ribs were $4 each so we got two. I didn't think these were very special -- not particularly tender, and served with a very standard barbecue sauce. We also got the barbecue plate ($28). The potato & greens salad was quite good and fresh, but the brisket was quite tough and the sauce was again just a standard barbecue. We also got the lobster pappardelle pasta ($25). There's a lot of lobster in this dish -- two claws and a whole tail -- and the lobster is decently cooked. The noodles were very wide and thin and bathe in the sauce. The sauce was a bit too sour for my taste, but overall it was a very rich dish and a decent deal. I enjoyed my first Althea experience and could see myself coming back for some evening small plates. I would probably stick with the seafood options in the future. Wishing them all the best!

I stopped in for brunch at althea in Central Square recently. They offer ample seating in their bar area, dining room and outdoor patio. Since it was raining, eating on the patio was a no go and I sat at a big table near the window, given menus and a big jar of cold water and glass. For a starter, the Stuffed Littlenecks ($15 plus tax) were comprised of 5 very hot baked stuffed clams filled with a spicy bread stuffing with mainly minced pork & clam over seaweed. For the entree, the Soft Shell Crab BLT ($18 plus tax) was comprised of thick cut bacon stripss, dill mayo, a grilled soft shell crab between a thick toasted roll, lettuce & tomato slices on the side, served with crunchy potato chips and sweet pickle chips. I know some people will eat soft shell crab whole with the shells, but since I had a bad experience doing this (shell pieces stuck in throat), I decided to clean out the crabmeat from the shells onto the sandwich. The server gave me a small bucket for the shells, as they did for the clam shells earlier. I finished my food and the check with ToastTab QR code was presented with no rush. The check came out to $36.37 with tax and 3 percent kitchen fee and before server tip. Overall, the food I ordered was pretty good. I would suggest they offer a crabmeat and/or lobster meat BLT on the menu, which is easier to consume. The stuffed clams tasted great since the pork will make most savory food taste better. The service was attentive as the server cleared things immediately as I finished. They didn't offer dessert, but I already enjoyed a sweet waffle in Boston about an hour earlier.