share(781) 894-3339
195 School St
Waltham,
MA
02451
42.3782
-71.2392
Neighborhood: Bank Square
What People Are Saying About Chateau Restaurant
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In Short – The original Waltham Chateau opened in 1933, and its interior hasn't changed much since. Norwood, Stoughton and Andover locations serve the original's menu of classic Italian fare, with huge portions and low prices a given. Early bird specials are popular with the local elderly crowd, and there's a lengthy kid menu for the little ones. House specials read like a hall of fame of Italian-American comfort fare: baked pastas, chicken parm, calamari marinara, etc.
12/12/08
Favorite Restaurant since I was a kid. . . and still is!
by LindsayToz at Citysearch
I love italian food, and I realize this is not a north end (high end) restaurant, but the Chateau in Waltham still ranks as one of my all time favorite places to eat in the Boston area. I was surprised to read other review saying it is "cafeteria food." Thats just ridiculous. It is simple, good, homemade style italian food. The place is not fancy, but the kitschy decor and funny waitresses are part of its charm. I personally love the gold room with its paint on velvet portraits of 1970's stars. Its fun! People need to get over themselves and see it for what it is: A place with better then average italian food, great marinara sauce, fantastic fried seafood, a huge varied menu, dated but charming decor, and absolutely reasonable prices! I highly recommend it and I go every single time I come back to the Boston area.
- Pros: Great food, great prices, fun kitschy family environment!
- Cons: You will not like it if you usually only dine at $35 a plate north end eateries. . .its working class italian food!!!
07/30/08
whoever rates it good needs a remedial food lesson
by Giovanni56 at Citysearch
A prior reviewer said: How anyone could say it is "slightly above cafeteria food" is beyond me, I LOVE the Chateau, we live on the Cape and anytime we are going by or anywhere near Waltham we simply MUST stop in for their delicious veal parm and toasted raviolis. Not to mention the breat is fabolous! Try it for yourself and you too will be completely hooked. There is a reason it is always packed!
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Well, I agree that the place is maybe 1-2 steps above cafeteria food. I say that as a full blooded Italian that KNOWS good Italian food and not a "don't know how to cook" person who thinks anything from anywhere that she can't cook is great. The bread is NOT great! It is lousy and not "Italian bread". Reason always packed is simple: THE PRICES and the fact that the area has so many seniors and people that don't know how to cook well. That reviewer that loved it obviously has NO IDEA of what "good" Italian food is. If you enjoy and know good Italian food - this place is NOT for you as it is NOT for us!
- Pros: people that don't know any better like it
- Cons: food is bland, below average, not truly "Italian", americanized versions and bad at that
10/20/06
average food
by happyboy6 at Citysearch
Average food, overcooked pasta. Nice service, somewhat fun for families. Lots of retirees getting the early bird specials!!!
- Pros: good parking
- Cons: average food
The Details on Chateau Restaurant
When to Go:
Weekly lunch specials come at bargain prices and all include Italian bread.
The Extras:
The Chateau caters and hosts special events and private functions--visit them online or call ahead for more information.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Private Rooms, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
