TASTE ON MELROSE

No frills, consistently good food, and a neighborhood staple. The perfect balance of privacy and seeing familiar faces every time you drop in.

Whether you want to chat with the staff, who feel more like family, or stay to yourself at a private table, the choice is yours. The waiters aren't overbearing and give you space to enjoy your time. If you're looking for a fussy spot, Mauro is not for you.

I must add, if you frequent this spot, you'll know that Evelyne, Mira, and the rest of the staff are amazing and support all customers equally, always.The DJ is an angel and so much fun!

*Friday nights low-key dinner
*Sunday morning/afternoon lively brunch

Wow what a treasure! Visiting granddaughters in the area and celebrating wife’s birthday. Arrived it’s 1.15p reservations in a Saturday. Promptly greeted and seated like family. Honestly genuine and warm greeting from the staff. Super special vibe!

We ordered the Bruschetta appetizer a few glasses of wine and waited on lunch. The service was prompt and the food was cooked and served quickly. Again, the servers and support staff were superb. The food was awesome.

I was in the mood for carbonara but did not find it on the menu so I ordered the Penne Porcini and asked for bacon to be added. That turned out fantastic! The other dishes were a hit as well. The lamb shank was fall off the bone and beautifully seasoned. The Penne Primavera was cooked in point and the vegetables and tomato were flavorful. The Fred’s pasta looks like a favorite and was very pleasing.

We shared a carrot cake and tiramisu for dessert, had an espresso, decaf Cappuccino and a latte- all on point! Fabulous meal and hope to return soon! Fantastic experience

Highly recommend if you’re able to get a table took me 4 days to get a reservation…bar is in possible to eat at

Food was ok but service was lacking. Slow, non-responsive and unwilling to correct. Not just us, the table next to us complained of slow service when the didn't get food or drinks after a significant wait, another table sent back food due to spoiled egg. I had to return inside to get coffees after 20min wait only to find they had been made long ago and stacked up up waiting delivery... now cold. Meanwhile 8 staff rotated on and off two tables bringing out huge meals for themselves... bad optics at the least.

Response to owner:
thank you for taking the time to respond and I'm sure the prep is high quality but if the coffee sits for 15min after it gets cold and all that work is for nothing.... in this case the order was two americanos (espresso and water - no crafting of drink required)

The salmon was cooked perfectly and it was so juicy. I highly recommend the tuna tartare as well. The PORTIONS WHERE SO BIG!!!!