Welcome to Chiara, a neighborhood Bistro in the heart of Westwood Massachusetts.
The Italian name "Chiara", also Chef LaCount's grandmother's name, was adopted as the bistro's name because she proved to be an early inspiration toward his culinary career.
A photo of Chiara dons the wall of the restaurant's foyer.
Our Dining Room/Outside Dining Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 5 pm - Last Seating 8:00 pm
Take out: Tuesday - Saturday 5 pm - 8:30 pm.
We Will Be Open Sunday, February 14, 2021 for Valentine's Day
Please call the restaurant any time after 1 pm to place your take out order
and tell us what time you would like to pick it up.
781-461-8118
Indoor Dining
All guests are required to leave the restaurant by 9:30 due to the COVID Emergency mandate.
We ask that you wear a mask when you are not eating or drinking and while walking
about the restaurant. Your server will be wearing a mask.
If there is rain, you will be offered the next available indoor table.
All of our tables are spaced six feet apart table to table. We are at 25% capacity,
we appreciate you adhearing to Massachusetts current safty guidelines.
We also have plexiglass panels between tables.
Every Tuesday & Wednesday
BOGO - Oysters
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, we will be offering Buy One Oyster, Get One Oyster Free.
"Get our Massachusetts Oysters Out of Bed"
Come into the restaurant or take home on Tuesday or Wednesday,
Buy an Oyster, Get an Oyster Free.
(Limited to 12 oysters per person)
Wednesday, January 19, 2021
Featured Items for Tonight:
Half Dozen Chicken Wings
Rosemary-Garlic Parmesan $11
Grilled BBQ Tenderloin Steak Tips
Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Broccoli Rabe $28
Or Over Any Salad $28
Beignets
Fried Fritters, Confectioner's Sugar, Cider Sauce $9
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Toffee Sauce, Walnut-Espresso Crumble, Brulee Bananas,
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream $10
Click here for our Menu
You may make reservations by Calling:
781-461-8118.
Or with RESY Click Here
Please be sure to indicate indoor or outdoor dining in Special Requests; we will do our best to accommodate you.
Please feel free to call for last minute seating Tuesday through Thursday.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Open for Indoor or Outdoor Dining & Take Out
All Guests will be reminded that our seating is limited to 90 minutes per table. We will also remind that you will be asked to leave at 9:30 pm as mandated by the state of Massachusetts COVID Emergency Plan.
Sunday & Monday
Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday &Thursday
Seating at Bar: NA
Dining Room Menu: 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday & Saturday
Seating at Bar: NA
Dining Room Menu: 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Please Note:
Closed for regular dining on Sundays and Mondays.
However, the restaurant is available for private events. Also available every day for private luncheon gatherings for up to 25 people.
To purchase physical gift cards
Please stop by or call 781-461-8118
Tuesday - Saturday after 1 pm
or email your phone number to Michelle any time of day at:
Michelle@chiarabistro.com
We'll get back to you as soon as possible to complete your purchase.
Make Chiara the location of your next family or business gathering. We offer an elegant yet casual setting for private luncheons or dinners for up to 25 persons socially distanced in our dining room. For further information, please call the restaurant at: 781.461.8118 or e-mail our Assistant Manager/Events Specialist Gabriela Rivera by clicking here.
Our dinner menu is available for take out and we also provide take out foods for your home or office business gatherings. For our regular menu take out orders please call 781.461.8118 (please note that during extremely busy nights take
out orders may be limited to certain hours).
For large catered take out orders please contact our Assistant Manager/Events Specialist Gabriela at gabriela@chiarabistro.com
Themed “Wine Wednesdays” are every third Wednesday of the month September - June from 6 - 8 pm and are free. We also serve complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Come and sample some wonderful wines at these educational evenings with representatives from local wine distributors.
Below is a small sampling of our menu items.
A Boston native, Executive Chef/owner Steve LaCount began his career in the restaurant business at the age of fourteen at The Country Club in Brookline, MA. Steve worked there under six talented chefs, gaining knowledge in Italian and French cooking techniques before becoming the youngest person appointed to that position in 1983. He held this coveted position for over twenty years until deciding with Michelle, his wife to open Chiara. Steve was also an adjunct professor at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Management, and did private consultations for restaurants and recipe development for food companies.
In addition to his training in European cooking at the club, Steve continued studies of his craft abroad with work study programs in France, Italy and Switzerland. A graduate of Boston Latin School, Steve also pursued a business degree from Bentley College while working at the club, graduating with honors.
Steve constantly focused on continuing education, enrolling in many classes and seminars related to the study of food and wine. He joined the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) local chapters the Mass. Chefs de Cuisine and the Epicurean Club of Boston, where he became involved as a member of the Board of Directors for both chapters. As an ACF member, Steve studied for and received his designations of CEC (Certified Executive Chef) and AAC (American Academy of Chefs – the ACF’s honor society), was invited to become a member of Les Amis d’Escoffier Society, and began to accumulate medals at culinary competitions. He was elected the last chapter President of The Mass. Chefs and was elected President of the Epicurean Club of Boston after the merger of the two chapters. As President of this revitalized professional chefs’ organization, Steve formed a merger with a third chapter – the ACF Greater Boston Chefs, to form one of the nation’s largest and most active chapters of the ACF. He received Chef of the Year awards from both the Mass Chefs and the Epicurean Club in 1994 and 1999 respectively, and also received a chapter President’s Medallion from the Epicurean Club of Boston.
Under Steve’s leadership, the Epicurean Club focused on programs that benefited the continuing education of chefs, established a junior members’ culinary competition team that medaled annually, provided thousands of dollars for culinary scholarships, and established an annual golf tournament that yielded substantial profits toward children’s charities. During his terms, the chapter received two ACF’s Gold Plate Chapter Awards and the National Chapter of the Year Award in 2000. Steve was also recognized nationally for his efforts at the 2000 ACF convention with a National President’s Medallion. He has also been a nominee for regional Chef of the Year and for the Chef’s Professionalism Award.
Contact: Steve@chiarabistro.com
Jeff started in the restaurant business at the young age of 19. He began his culinary journey at Keiser University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After studying and receiving his degree in the Culinary Arts, Jeff lived in South Carolina. He learned about the Southern culture and styles of food in Charleston where he worked at the Hominy Grill which specializes in classic Southern cuisine including Fried Chicken, Shrimp & Grits and yes, Biscuits & Gravy. He then went to the Charleston Grill also in Charleston, South Carolina. This fine dining, white table cloth restaurant lead Jeff back to Massachusetts where he worked at a nearby local country club until Chiara was lucky enough to hire him in 2015.
Jeff spends his free time reading and learning about different food trends around the world. He enjoys sharing his culinary ideas with his friends and family, especially his Dad who has encouraged and inspired Jeff from the beginning.
He also likes to relax playing with his daughter and taking fishing trips when he has time off.
Contact: Jeff@chiarabistro.com
Michelle is Co-Owner of Chiara and Chef LaCount’s wife. Michelle has been in the restaurant business for over 30 years. She has held various positions in the food service industry. She started her career at a local wine and liquor distributor in their customer service division. She then moved into the foodservice side of the business working as the Executive Assistant for the CEO of a restaurant company that grew from five to nine locations during her tenure. Then she went on to a large B & I company where she was the Assistant Vice President of the Northeast region. Before coming to Chiara on permanently, she was the Marketing director for two food brokerage companies in New England. Michelle currently holds the position of Restaurant Manager at Chiara. Michelle is a board member of the of Les Dames d’Escoffier Society and does volunteer work for various charities and contributes to the daily operations of Chiara both in the executive offices and in the dining room.
Contact: Michelle@chiarabistro.com
Born in Brighton and raised in Waltham it was quality time spent with grandma that brought Gaby into the kitchen and sparked an interest in hospitality.
A Newbury College graduate, Gaby has stayed local enjoying the history and charm of Massachusetts, not to mention the variety of cuisines in and around Boston!
Completing internships with Historic New England & Chiara Bistro, working at the Charles River Country Club and the Babson Executive Conference Center has exposed her to many different people, cultures and facets of hospitality and customer service.
When not at the restaurant Gaby enjoys tending to her vegetable garden with the help of her dog Chewy. A fan of farm to table dining Gaby hopes to continue expanding the garden and to keep learning about and tasting delicious foods.
Contact: gabriela@chiarabistro.com
Meet our culinary team driven to provide you with the most wonderful dining experience!
The kitchen and dining staff at Chiara work together, forming a fine blend of culinary and hospitality professionals. Our kitchen team is a diverse group of talented young chefs with varied culinary backgrounds, each bringing his or her unique style to the menu. Our service team demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the foods and wines offered, while providing hospitable, refined service.
Call: 781-461-8118
Visit: 569 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090 (click for directions)
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Please Note:
We are NOT able to accept dinner reservations through this contact portal. Please call the restaurant after 1 pm with reservation requests. You may also make reservations through RESY, information listed above. Thank you.