Tempo

I've been robbed. I read the other reviews and either the persons writing them work at tempo or they do not get out much. In any event, it seems to be a popular after work place, very boisterous bar with a good drink selection. Food on the other hand is sorely lacking. First the prices... most fish entrees were north of $25 with the top at thirty. Not worth it at all. The quality and preparation do not merit the prices. One member of my party had the carbonara... probably the worst rendition of this dish ever in history . Pasta that I swear was ramen noodles , cold bacon, soft peas and egg/cream in one gelatinous heap that you could pick up in its entirety with a fork. It was so cold that the pre grated cheese they added did not melt . Still having nightmares about it. One member wanted chicken milanase .. sorry the kitchen ran out of chicken... are you kidding me????? A kitchen runs out of a common entree at 7 PM midweek . The grilled caesars salad appeared to have been grilled much earlier in the day .. not very good for what they call a signature dish. This is a good place for drinks and appetizers but as for dinner ... either the prices come down or the quality goes up. .…

My Favorite Restaurant!. I am a weekly, if not more frequent customer at Tempo. I think of it as my "Cheers" restaurant because it is a place where everyone does know your face, if not your name! Beginning with the receptionists and including the bartenders and waitstaff, the people are friendly and actively trying to make the dining enjoyable. The food is marvelous. I know that the chef/owner shops himself for the food, frequenting the

wholesale fish market every day and the local farmers markets all summer. At Tempo, I particularly love the perfectly fried clams, the succulent butternut squash raviolis and the thin-crusted wild mushroom pizza for appetizers. Each easily serves 2. The salads are spectacular. I go often with a friend who thinks that the week is not complete without a Tempo pear, pistachio and gorgonzola salad. The entrees are delicious and always large enough to pack a lunch from the leftovers. Our favorites are the chicken and artichokes, the Brandt steak (which is almost double the price if you order it in Boston restaurants), and almost any of the creative and totally fresh fish offerings. The veggies that come with the entrees are varied and always compliment the main course. (I also savor the macaroni and cheese and the au grautin potatoes). Desserts are lovely, and like the entrees beautifully presented. I'm almost salivating writing this review! To me the food is of high quality and excellent value. Generally, when we go to a different restauant at the urging of friends, we are slightly disappointed and think that we would have had a more delicious meal in a place with great energy if we had gone to our favorite place, Tempo!…

Upscale comfort fare has a stylish home along Waltham's bustling Moody St.. The Scene
With the atmosphere of a downtown bistro (high celings, modern accoutrements) and a varied menu of accessible comfort fare, Tempo provides suburban diners with a thoroughly contemporary dining destination. With no separation between the yawning bar area and the airy dining space, noise levels can reach prohibitive levels. Attentive servers cheerfully recap the daily specials and deliver creative house cocktails from the bar.

The Food
Tempo's far-reaching menu of familiar American bistro favorites includes everything from Kobe beef burgers and grilled pizzas to braised short ribs and pan-seared duck breast. Most starters are large enough to share; an "oversized" stuffed artichoke, filled with savory spinach dip and served with crunchy pita chips, provides enough for four. Entrees range from the low-key (vegetable lasagna, porterhouse veal chop) to the high-brow (pan-roasted spicy whole lobster, roasted Cornish hen with orange-chipotle glaze). Fruity homemade sorbets and rich chocolate cake provide a sweet finish.…