Soma - Beverly

I can only give it a 3 star rating for this past visit. We would have liked to have sat some place other than the tables just inside the door but since we didn 't have a reservation, was told only place we could sit. Considering the early time for dinner on a Wednesday and amount of empty tables, really? We both ordered one of the drink specials, Blackberry Mojito, very good. As for dinners, I had the Chicken Pasta Picatta Style and my wife had the Salmon. The Salmon, presentation and flavors were on point. As for the Pasta dish, very disappointing. The chicken was a little tough and pasta a little over cooked. The Picatta sauce was a complete disappointment. Dull and boring, if not for the lemon garnish I squeezed on it, almost no lemon flavor. Not enough Capers and just overall bland, like a thickened oil sauce. We do enjoy dining here because of the atmosphere and the acoustics. Not being a fan of loud places, I love the sound absorbing acoustical ceiling.

The pizza was yummy and really healthy, great vibes and cozy environment, I loved it

The restaurant was bustling when we arrived for our reservation but we were seated right away. Our server, Jen, was knowledgeable and delightful. Service was attentive but not intrusive. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and very generous portions. I had the Pork Tenderloin Fresh herb cheese risotto, caramelized brussels sprouts, with a port wine sauce. It was fabulous.

Dave is a great bartender. Look at the photos of my espresso martini. That's from start to almost through drinking it! Somehow, the design is still in tact. And it tastes great!! Also the lamb shank special was to die for!!

I got a blackberry mojito it was very good. Started with bread and the house made hummus which was delicious and creamy and had a nice touch of red pepper flavor. Pizza was perfect, crispy and I used the crust to eat more hummus, it was that good. Buffalo wings were flavorful and I got to try the ranch and blue cheese . Fries were served with this garlic aioli sauce also made in house that was amazing. I liked all the details put into the food presentation. Service Staff is excellent. If you go on a weekend evening definitely make a reservation and allow time to find parking/