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Bar Enza

As Culinary Director, Lydia Shire, the first female James Beard Award winner, brings her signature techniques, passion for high quality local and imported ingredients to Bar Enza's beautiful dining room with floor to ceiling windows. Bar Enza offers guests various dining options, including an outdoor patio, a spacious dining room with banquette seating, and two private dining rooms.

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Monday - Saturday
5PM - 9:30 PM

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As Culinary Director, Lydia Shire, the first female James Beard Award winner, infuses Bar Enza’s stunning dining space with her signature techniques and a dedication to exceptional local and imported ingredients. With its floor-to-ceiling windows, Bar Enza provides guests with a variety of dining experiences to enjoy.

Bar Enza offers guests various dining options, including an outdoor patio, spacious dining room with banquette seating, and two private dining rooms. 

For inquiries regarding private events, please contact Sari, Event Sales Manager, [email protected],  or call 617.291.3368.

book AN EVENT

Bar Enza features a range of dining options, from a charming outdoor patio to a spacious dining room with cozy banquette seating, as well as two intimate private dining rooms.

For inquiries regarding private events, please contact Sari, Event Sales Manager, [email protected], 617.291.3368 or fill out this form below and we will be in touch shortly.

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Various Dining Options

Small Private Dining Room

 

Adjacent to our larger private room is our intimate small private room. Featuring two tables seating 8 guests each, the room offers a cozy space for smaller dinners for up to 16 guests. 

Capacity: 16 seated

Private Dining with Plush Booth Seating
Various Dining Options

Large Private Dining Room

The large private dining room at Bar Enza features two walls of floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing plenty of natural light into your event space with a view of bustling Harvard Square. The room can accommodate a seated dinner for up to 40 guests, or a standing cocktail reception for up to 60 guests. 

Capacity - 40 seated | 60 standing

Baked Veggie Dish

Meet the culinary director

CHEF LYDIA SHIRE

With 50 years of experience, Lydia is a trailblazer in the culinary world-being the first female James Beard Award winner, the first female Executive Chef at a Four Seasons Hotel, and a key figure in Boston's dining scene. A mentor to many chefs, Lydia's influence extends far-beyond her own kitchens. While continuing her role as Chef/Co-Owner a Scampo, Lydia will bring her signature techniques and passion for high-quality ingredients to elevate Bar Enza's menu.

Bar Enza is thrilled to welcome Lydia back to Harvard Square and look forward to what she will bring to the Bar Enza experience.

Special Offers

Elevate Your Stay

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Preferred Suites

Receive Suite accommodations up to 30% off our best available rate when you stay 2 nights.

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Stay Longer and Save

The longer you stay, the more you save! Save up to 20% off.

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Advanced Purchase

Plan ahead and save. Enjoy up to 25% off your stay.

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Boston by LAND & SEA

Discover the best of Boston with an unforgettable family getaway. Hop aboard the famous Boston Duck Tour for a fun and unique way to see the city-by land and water.

After a day of exploring historic sights and hidden gems, unwind with a family dinner at one of our on-site restaurants. Enjoy discounted Duck Tour tickets, a $50 food and beverage credit, and complimentary self-parking making it easy to enjoy quality time together in one of America's most iconic cities.

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