The Cottage Menu (Update 2025)
The Cottage in Wellesley offers a diverse New American menu with a focus on diners, breakfast, and brunch. The restaurant provides a range of amenities such as reservation options, delivery, and takeout services, as well as catering for events. With many vegetarian choices, wheelchair accessibility, and a full bar, The Cottage caters to a variety of preferences and needs. Customer reviews rave about the modern upscale ambiance, friendly service, and delicious food, particularly highlighting dishes like the Eggplant Fries with lemon tarragon dipping, Baby Kale Summer Berries salad with goat cheese, and the Grilled Chicken Caprese. The restaurant also offers unique options like the Citrus Beet Bowl and Watermelon Breeze spa drink. With its welcoming atmosphere and high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, The Cottage is a must-try dining destination in Wellesley.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
with white cheddar
Tuna Poke
pineapple, sesame, ginger, teriyaki, crispy wonton
Cottage Nachos
jack + cheddar cheese, guacamole, spiced sour cream, pico de gallo
Eggplant Fries
lemon tarragon dipping
Capellini Crabcakes
pan seared lump crab, old bay aioli
Roasted Garlic Chili Chicken Wings
asian vegetable slaw, mango habanero dipping salsa
Fried Calamari
buttermilk batter, hot peppers, thai chili aioli, cilantro
Sesame Ahi Tuna Nachos
seared rare, crispy wonton chips, asian vegetables, ginger vinaigrette, wasabi cream
Organic Arugula
red + yellow tomatoes, parmesan cheese, lemon-basil vinaigrette
Southwest Chopped
black beans, avocado, tortillas, corn, poblano peppers, tomato, cotija, chili lime vinaigrette
California Caesar
creamy avocado dressing, sourdough croutons, shaved parmesan cheese
small salads
big salads
Baby Kale Summer Berries
frisse, kale, local berries, hearts of palm, mint, candied sunflower seed clusters, goat cheese, tangerine vinaigrette
Roasted Vegetable
garden vegetables, roasted corn, asparagus, avocado, olive oil + apple cider dressing
Grilled Chicken Caprese
marinated grilled chicken, hot house tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, baby greens, basil vinaigrette, parmesan croutons
Middle Eastern "Mezze"
grilled pita, hummus, tabouli, falafel, grilled eggplant, kalamata olives, feta, oregano
Classic Grilled Chicken Cobb
spring greens, corn, chopped egg, blue cheese, avocado, smoky bacon, local tomato, red wine vinaigrette
Organic Spinach Shrimp
organic baby spinach, summer tomatoes, watermelon radish, honeydew, shaved asparagus, sherry vinaigrette
Stuffed Avocado
tomato, lettuce, quinoa, lemon-basil vinaigrette, choice tuna salad, chicken salad or 1/2+1/2
Tuna Melt
white albacore tuna salad, cheddar cheese, tomato, bacon, parmesan sourdough toast
House Veggie Burger
smoked chili 1,000 island, sweet onion jam, pickled jalapeño, multigrain bun
Classic Burger
prime beef, white cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun
Turkey Burger
butter lettuce, tomato, onion, celery-cranberry mayo, brioche bun
Lobster Sandwich
crispy prosciutto, arugula, lemon mayonnaise, grilled challah toast
Lamb Burger
ground lamb, manchego cheese, paprika aioli, grilled onions, arugula, brioche bun
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
feta cheese, grilled red onions, guajillo chile aioli, arugula, avocado, toasted ciabatta
Mahi Tacos
guacamole, napa cabbage, pico de gallo, cottage baja sauce, corn tortillas, papaya salsa
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Combos
Half Sandwich
tuna salad, chicken salad, tuna melt
Half Salad
arugula, house salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Bowl Of Soup
chicken tortilla
Today's Quiche
chef's daily creation, house salad
Chicken Milanese
crispy chicken cutlet, shaved fennel, arugula salad with grape tomatoes and lemon-thyme vinaigrette
Fish Chips
light + crispy, apple jicama slaw, remoulade
Salmon A La Plancha
eggplant caponata, curry roasted sweet potato, lemon horseradish gremolata