Altra Strada, located in Wellesley Square, is a romantic, warm restaurant from celebrity chef Michael Schlow. Alta Strada's Italian cuisine showcases the foods of Tuscany, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, and the Amalfi coast. The menu includes traditional Italian antipasti, such as Sicilian tuna with olives and peppers. Along with salads, pizza and several entrees, the restaurant serves well-executed pasta dishes, such as cavatelli with fennel sausage, pecorinio and collards or spaghettini with "aglio e olio con pomodoro." The extensive wine list is sure to please wine lovers, too.
Located in Wellesley Lower Falls, C.K. Shanghai serves deliciously prepared, fresh Chinese food. The restaurant's cheerful yellow walls and sunny space create an enjoyable dining experience. Chef C.K. Sau, who grew up in Hong Kong, has designed a menu that consists of a variety of traditional Chinese favorites, such as spicy wontons or General Gau's chicken. While embracing the cuisine that is so popular in America, C.K. Shanghai turns out dishes that are expertly executed, refreshingly delicious and a step above just another Chinese restaurant.
For eclectic Southern Californian cuisine and served in an airy, relaxing environment, people flock to The Cottage. The bright, white dining room gives off a comfortable, sophisticated ambiance with a traditional touch. At dinner, the menu revolves around traditional favorites such as meatloaf or chicken piccata, modern dishes such as shrimp and farfalle or maple-glazed pork chops, and a variety of burgers and sandwiches. A selection of wines, cocktails and beers make a fine accompaniment to any meal at The Cottage.
This Wellesley restaurant focuses on serving southern European cuisine in a warm and casual setting. Diners can start with an appetizer, such as brushetta or arancine, a salad or soup. The menu boasts a number of popular pasta dishes, fresh seafood, and entrees like chicken valdostana or braised lamb shank. For visitors with children in tow, Milestone also has a "kid approved" menu, with mac and cheese or chicken tenders. For music lovers, Wednesday night jazz performances are another incentive to eat at Milestone.
