Urban Hearth

Urban Hearth has been on my bucket list for a long time, and we finally chose it for our anniversary weekend—an absolutely perfect decision. The restaurant has a warm, cozy vibe that immediately makes you feel at home, paired with truly excellent food. I started with a non-alcoholic drink that was superb—thoughtfully crafted and incredibly refreshing. We kicked off the evening with the grilled sourdough focaccia, which was excellent: moist, flavorful, and the perfect way to begin the meal. Our first dishes were the shaved Brussels sprouts with the kimchi pancake. The miso-mustard dressing on the Brussels sprouts was outstanding, and the husk cherry tomatoes added a lovely, unexpected dimension. The kimchi pancake was equally satisfying and packed with flavor. Next came the gnocchi with

We visited after reading that the restaurant was James Beard–nominated, and we really enjoyed the dishes. I appreciated the thoughtful combination of ingredients that created unique and memorable flavors. That said, the logistics need improvement. The service was slow, and the space - while some might call it charming - was very tight. My husband and I kept bumping knees under the table, which made it quite uncomfortable. It also felt very hot inside, and the AC didn’t seem to be working properly. I would still give it 5 stars for the food, but the overall experience could be improved.

We had an excellent meal at Urban Hearth’s Chefs Table. If you are looking for Michelin Star Quality food in Boston, Urban Hearth is worthy of a Star plus a Green Star. Chef Erin Miller wowed us with ingredients and techniques from all over local New England and the world. Among many other treats, she had twists on common fish, incredible mushrooms that she forages her self, and a meaningful story behind each component. The 5+ course meal consisted of small but complex plates. Each was equally interesting and different. Pacing was fine. Service was friendly and not stuffy. We were both full by the end of the night. We didn’t have wine, but the couple next to us had the pairing, and it looked like a nice program. The atmosphere was louder and more cramped than you would expect for the

Let me tell you about the best buttermilk biscuit I've ever had. Not huge, but well-sized, brown and crispy and flaky on the outside, soft and warm in the middle, with melty maple butter. I don't have a picture of it. If they'd suddenly run out of food after I ate this biscuit I'd have given them five stars. The rest of our dinner was also excellent. We particularly liked the fazzoletti. No matter how old I get I'll never stop learning new names for obscure types of pasta, and this is basically a flat noodle. Delicious with broccolini. The asparagus and mushrooms came with kimchi croutons. Excellent wines and desserts as well. Because it's farm to table I'd expect the menu changes often.

One of my favorite farm-to-table experiences in Boston. It’s an intimate dining setting and the servers are well educated on the menu and ingredients. The buttermilk biscuit was the highlight and I would go back just to have it again - perfectly crunchy exterior and flaky interior, paired with a wonderfully savory butter. We also loved the duck which had a great balance of flavors and textures, and the feta gnudi which had incredible depth and umami. Would love to return to try other dishes on the menu!