Alma Nove

Great Dinner at Alma Nove in Hingham. Beautiful waterfront restaurant with awesome food. Our appetizer of homemade meatballs on a Crostini reminded me of my Nonna. The steak tenderloin was presented on a garlic mashed potatoes and was cooked to perfection. The service was outstanding. Our first time there and it will not be my last, I’m looking forward to going back again Chuck and Denise.

I came to eat on the evening of 3/28 and the atmosphere was beautiful, the service (from the hostess stand, to the server, to the server assistants) was awesome, and lastly the food was top notch! My experience started off by walking in and being welcomed by 3 lovely ladies at the front and sat fairly quickly and smoothly. The woman who sat me was very sweet and welcoming. She made me feel like she truly cared and had such a warm smile. My server (Kerri) came by shortly after I was sat and got the ball rolling for me. I came in already having studied the menu online and having a game plan besides which wine would be best with my duck. I let Kerri know off the bat what I was thinking, and she was so helpful with getting the right pairing underway and on my table once the duck was ready to come out. I started with the mussels, and I loved every morsel of that dish. I would drink the sauce on its own, that's how tasty it was. Next was the duck and barley risotto, which I was super happy to see on the menu because that's exactly what I prefer to cook at home. Once the duck was ready Kerri made sure my wine was brought to the table just before the duck made it over. It was a lovely Pinot noir and the duck was perfectly cooked. The mushroom espresso jam went deliciously with the flavor of the Pinot. I also ordered a beet salad to go and that was perfect for my lunch the next day. The chefs know how to pair flavors, and I will absolutely make a trip out there again to bring my momma with me ( we are from Ga) The only thing that aggravated me slightly (which is NOT the fault of the restaurant) was the group of guys who sat at the bar and got very loud. It was odd to have that bar feel with a nice white tablecloth restaurant where people want to enjoy a nice evening. This wasn't for my entire meal time by the way, it was a couple of times throughout the evening. Bottom line Alma's was a lovely evening with delicious food and top notch service and I can't wait to come back!❤️

We had been there before after another funeral and had an amazing experience so I really wanted to go back there. The food selection and quality is superb, and it is a nice light and bright place.After a grim funeral. Bill was THE MAN! He was absolutely so gracious in professional. I was astounded at the quality of his professionalism. Wow!!! All my gratitude to bill and maggie for going out of their way to make our request possible when their restaurant was already jammed.

How any one can give this place anything less than 5* is beyond me? Well done Paul!!! The chicken, cod and pork was outstanding!!

Fun time with friends food is good and ambience is beautiful!

Went here for the first time New Year's Eve. It was very busy as expected. We waited for our server a little bit. Once she came everything went quite well. Chicken dish and bolonase dish were very good. Desert was their own vanilla ice cream. Everyone was friendly. It was a good experience. Will visit again.

I cant say we've experienced a better atmosphere of the sweetest and most professional staff from the Host station to the servers and bartenders not to mention the kitchen which pushes out some of the greatest food consistently since opening ! To meet and talk with Chef Paul Wahlberg is a pleasure in itself , just a great and extremely hard working guy with the best intentions !

I had a great dinner here. I found this place on phantom gourmet, and I’m impressed. The rigatoni was really. Alma also has a great drink menu. Will be back. Thanks for the good experience.

Came in while waiting for a flight and had the MOST DEVINE lemon drop martini I have ever had! The bartender Daralyn was fabulous, a true mixologist!!! If you have time, you HAVE to treat yourself! Daralyn took the time to talk me through how she makes the most refreshing and balanced cocktail, she's a gem!! 10/10

Good service, food, and atmosphere. Nice place to grab a bite to eat! Portions could be better but everything was pretty tasty.

I've dead been waiting here for a burger and tater tots for like 20+ minutes which is trifling considering that we were the first ppl to order here and the last ppl to leave.

If I could give six stars just for the service, I would: our waitress was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and most important - a good listener. One of my 7-person party had a food allergy - this waitress listened, asked questions, and then checked with the kitchen staff before offering options. The food was savory, from start to finish. The Salumi board was our appetizer - wonderful selection of cured meats, cheeses & veggies. I could eat one of these as an entree, but it was fun to share. I selected the rigatoni with Italian sausage & the spicy vodka sauce. Quite nice: 9 out of 10 for that dish. 3 members of my party also had it: nothing was left over. Two daughters ordered the A9 burger; both loved it and I took a bite, too. Dessert time...oh, so amazing. I had the lemon berry cake - heaven could not taste more sweet. I also sampled the vanilla bean creme brulee, which most of my party chose: another savory delight. And one daughter chose a chocolate smores cake: she loved it. And let me say: this was our first time here: we plan on returning!

I have no idea what people are talking about when giving Alma Nove less than 5 stars. This is one of the best Italian spots I have been to. First of all the restaurant is clean, crisp and modern-classic right next to the water. This is a great date night spot. I would recommend making reservations. Our server was extremely attentive and gave us a lots of recommendations. We were celebrating the finish of a work project so we went to town! As an appetizer we go the oyster which were extremely fresh and disappeared in 5 seconds. The meatballs were extremely juicy and were laid out on a whipped ricotta that was a lovely complement to the meatball. Calamari was crispy and not greasy. The watermelon salad was nice to have a fresh salad to go with all the hot appetizers. We got 4 different pastas to share. You MUST order the gnocchi. My coworker customized his gnocchi and got it with the bolognese sauce which turned out incredible. The gnocchi was so soft, it was like eating a cloud. We all agreed it was the best gnocchi we ever had. Please order the gnocchi, whether it was the special on the menu or if you make your own!! Each pasta dish was great, but the gnocchi was the one that stood out! As the "Secondi" dishes we got the chicken and duck. Both were extremely flavorful and it was nice to break up the pasta with some protein. For dessert we got 4 and shared. The best was the chocolate s'mores cake but I believe this is seasonal. They do change their dessert items, so you might not be in luck next time you go there. Overall, the food was so flavorful and delicious and the service was outstanding. We even got the honor of having the owner Paul Wahlberg to come out and say hi to us. He told us a few stories and was an extremely down to earth gentleman. We all had a lovely time and that was definitely the cherry on top.

The mussels were out of this world-excellent sauce! The special beef tacos were fabulous with a combination of crunch and good smoke flavor. The service team worked together to care for us as we enjoyed numerous courses. The espresso next to Bailey gelato with fudge AND homemade chocolate chip biscotti topped us off! Plus the view of the harbor and the famous owner, who graciously spoke with us and gave us tips in Hull, our next destination. I highly recommend this establishment!

This is a delicious, lovely experience. But also comfortable. Try the cod cakes! Super for a special occasion, but go anytime.

Beautiful place right on the water at the Hingham Shipyard. The small but cozy atmosphere is perfect for date night. I love the story of the famous local family behind this spot! Most recently I came here for my husband's birthday. I ordered the truffle bubble martini, which is a show stopper! There is an actual bubble on top of the martini which pops into a cloud of smoke. It was really cool as I was not expecting that! We started with the meatballs and mussels. The meatballs were delicious but surprisingly small. The mussels were fantastic; large portion size with excellent broth and bread. I couldn't stop eating them! For my entree, I ordered the short rib and omg you didn't need teeth to eat this meal! The meat just melted in your mouth and the mashed potatoes were perfect. For dessert, we shared the affogato and it was dreamy. The homemade biscotti was my favorite part; so soft, warm and comforting. I would definitely recommend checking this place out for a special occasion!

We visited Alma Nove today for dinner. We hadn't been here in quite some time. The interior is lovely and the location is wonderful. We enjoyed our food, but the service was poor. We waited 15 minutes just to order; And the restaurant was almost empty. Then. after another 15 minutes, we had to ask the hostess to check on our drinks. Despite the long wait, Our meals were excellent. When we were finished, we waited for a long time to have our plates cleared and waited another fifteen minutes to get our bill, which we had to ask the host for since our server was nowhere to be found. We decided to skip coffee and dessert. We did meet Paul Wahlburg on our way out. He was most welcoming and it was nice to meet him. We did tell him the food was great, which it was. All in all, the poor, slow service really dampened our experience.

Have been here multiple times. Always has wonderful food, great service, etc. Ambience is very nice, as well. Prices are a bit up there, but it is so worth it!

If you're looking to have a great dining experience in a beautiful area with a great view, this is the place. This is a modern Italian-Mediterranean spot from the Wahlberg brothers offering a chic vibe with harbor views. Elegant decor. As I parked and walked toward the restaurant, I couldn't help but take a moment to look out at the harbor and admire the beauty around me. The food! The food was phenomenal. As a group we ordered the following appetizers; Wood-grilled Octopus, Italian Beef & Pork Meatballs, Oysters and Fried Shrimp. All great! I ordered the Buttermilk Marinated Bell & Evans Chicken (cornbread, chorizo & sweet corn bread pudding, sofrito, pan jus) as my main course. The chicken was so tender and the cornbread was perfection. Just the right amount of everything in this dish. A must try. They have a great dessert menu and full bar. The service was great. Very attentive staff. Everything about this place was great and I hope to go back again one day soon. Hints: Ask for the bread Get there before sunset to enjoy scenery

Alma Nova has really stepped it up with new items and specials. The really thin 100 layer lasagna is beautiful, lite , paper thin noodles . I love it with the Meatball appetizer . Gone back 3x just for this

Went last night, had a wonderful evening. The hostess was kind gracious and very helpful changing our res and table. Meatballs and sauce with bread as well as the calamari was a great start. The duck is phenomenal and cooked to perfection. My wife loved her bolognese and my guests also enjoyed the duck. Great ambiance and overall a wonderful evening with the highlight getting to meet the master chef himself. (Sorry for the man hug Paul)

Visited Alma Nove for a Mother's Day lunch and couldn't have been happier. All our meals were delicious and service was great. Will definitely be back.

I came to Alma Nove for lunch with two friends this past Saturday. We had an all-around pleasant experience. The service was excellent, the ambiance was sophisticated and classy with the white tablecloths and waterfront views, and most importantly, the food was fresh and delicious. I would give Alma Nove a solid 4.5 stars, but since half stars are not an option on Yelp, I'm giving them 5. I deduct half a star because the menu did not have much variety (for an Italian restaurant, I'm surprised they don't serve eggplant/chicken/veal parm) and the portions could have been a bit more substantial. I ordered the Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad which was advertised as an entree size salad, but it was pretty small even after adding some chicken, so I ordered the Italian Beef and Pork Meatballs from the appetizer menu which rounded out my meal nicely. I would definitely come back here! This is a nice spot for a date night or a get-together with friends or family.

Good food , wine , desert and atmosphere ! Do yourself a favor and check it out . Everything is Awesome

Been going to Alma nove on special occasions for a few years now and I can say I have NEVER had a bad experience. The food is to die for. Absolutely delicious, everything on the menu!! Yesterday I got take out bc I was craving there mussels and I was skeptical of getting mussels through take out but I will 110% be doing this again. They packaged them up with care and they were sooo amazing. If your looking for a great dining experience choose Alma Nove!

Watermelon might be my new thing - check out this view for yourself, filtered water is blocking the best part Italian Beef & Pork Meatballs marinara, whipped burrata, sesame garlic crostini Service was great and waiters we're very attentive. They recommended their favorite items on the menu that made it easy to choose what we were going to get. Awesome outdoor patio with views of the water.

The food, service and decor is among the best on the South Shore. The menu is unique and the attention to detail and freshness of the ingredients is excellent. I've been here many times for lunch and dinner and it never disappoints.

The food is fresh and the service is great. Grilled swordfish is really good! Pasta was amazing. Drinks were good as well. Also, very clean environment.

5 stars for the servers! 3 stars for the salmon. Just ok. Location, ambiance and staff are worth the visit. Food was just ok.

Beautiful, extensive wine list, excellent food. Loved the charcuterie and risotto. Everyone is so professional.

The lasagna appetizer was bad and I don't mean just bad. It was rotten. I don't know who's doing the cooking, but this food is subpar

The waitstaff are outstanding, the food from apps to mains to dessert is well prepared and delicious. The ambiance is beautiful with the lighting and view of the ocean. This restaurant is a stand out in the area.

My boyfriend and I went to Alma Nove to celebrate our 2nd anniversary, and it was an unforgettable experience. I ordered the duck breast, and it's easily the best I've ever had--perfectly tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The chef did an incredible job. We were beyond satisfied with the food, drinks, and service. We can't stop talking about how amazing everything was and can't wait to come back!

The service was a little slow. I think they were understaffed. The food was good. The view and interior was very pleasant.

Not sure I can even rate my experinece on 10/19/25; perhaps it was an off day. We arrived around 12:30 PM. Restaurant is very pretty, There were only a handful of patrons. A few outside and a few at the bar. Initially, we were the only party in the dining room. I ordered a cosmo but had to return it as it tasted like a glass of lime juice. I reordered a bloody mary. The description was "Absolut Citron, Absolut Peppar, bloody mary mix, crispy bacon & rimmed with old bay". I got a 3/4 full glass of bloody mary with a limp yellow piece of celery. We were two adults and a child. Ordered the swordfish skewer. Two tiny skewers of swordfish over risotto which was plopped on the plate. Description mentioned served with olive tapenade. No olive tapenade. Also ordered the shrimp jasmine rice bowl. It was ok, but presentation was less than ordinary. Child had the chicken tenders with a vegetable medley. The vegetables where mushy and unappealing. Not touched by a child who really likes vegatables. As mentioned, we arrived around 12:30 PM and left the restaurant around 3:30 PM, most of the time spent waiting for drinks; waiting for order to be taken, waiting for meals to arrive. Child had dessert and waited more than 20 minutes for dessert to arrive. Spent a great deal of time looking for our waiter who often disappeared from sight. I wanted to really like this restaurant, but was very disappointed in both food and service. As mentioned, perhaps it was an off day. Perhaps the person making the cocktails was filling in for a more experienced cocktail maker. Perhaps the waiter was new. Perhaps, the kitchen was short of staff. But, unfortunately for us, a very disappointing Sunday afternoon.

When you go out to spend your heard earned money you are looking for great service, stunning drinks and amazing food. Alma Nove checked all of those boxes for us last night. Our waitress was very attentive and gave great advice when we asked for recommendations. We ordered a few drinks off the menu Vanilla Bourbon and Jack-O-Tini and added a Calamari appetizer and then she brought us some bread and butter. Flavor of both drinks were spot on with sweet vanilla flavors in the Bourbon and a nice light Vanilla Pumpkin flavor in the Jack-O-Tini. Potato crust was crispy on the calamari and everything tasted fresh and not rubbery. I loved the candied citrus, but would have liked a little more mustard aioli. OMG the Duck Breast with cauliflower risotto was to die for. Got it medium rare and it was cooked perfect. The flavors or the entire dish made my mouth sing. A+++ The Short Rib with sweet corn risotto was fall apart perfection. Server said that was her favorite dish on the menu. Just look at the picture of the S'mores Martini. Need I say more???

The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice, however I ordered the special which was corned beef and cabbage. The plate came out with 2 pieces of corned beef stacked on top of each other. The first piece was ok, the second piece was so tough I could not cut it with a knife. A friend sitting at the table with me commented that I would need a sawzall to cut it! They offered me a free desert! I was not in the mood for desert so I passed on that and ordered a cup of coffee with milk. I asked for milk twice and the waitress would bring cream! I gave up. Very disappointed!!!

This is a beautiful restaurant with a large active bar. The food was excellent but not a very large menu. Service was excellent. my wife had steak, which was perfectly cooked and delicious. I had the swordfish, it was excellent. Parking is quick and easy also

We ordered food for takeout at 5 pm and were told it would be ready at 5:45. When I went in to get it, it wasn't ready. I had to wait until 6:10. Now, if they would have told me it would be 1/2 an hour, we would have parked and grabbed a drink. Instead I waited in the restaurant while our grandson and husband circled in the car. The food was very good. We had pasta, salad, and beef. They sent bread, gf bread and 2 separate containers for dipping.

Will not return. Food: 0 stars. We started with stale bread and cold, hard-to-spread butter. Okay, maybe just a bit of bad luck. Next up: dandan noodles were on the specials list. A bit odd for an italian-mediterranean restaurant, but we thought to give it a shot. Big mistake. Noodles were undercooked and underseasoned. The bits of steak in the noodles were the only thing in the entire meal that had any flavor. Next, I had the sirloin for my entree. It would have been disappointing at half the price. It's hard to overstate how flavorless this steak was. Even slathered in the rhubarb demi glace, it was borderline inedible. The menu says "arugula" as part of the dish, and apparently that means "two pieces of arugula sitting on the steak." Mash potatoes were fine. Ambiance: Fine, but not for me. The patio is nice. The crowd looked to be mostly retirees. There are so many better options in Hingham and the south shore. Please don't waste your time here.

food was amazing. I got the risotto with a prosciutto wrapped salmon. It was exquisite. Bursting with flavor.

First time going to Alma Nove last night, couldn't have been better!! Our waitress Cece was absolutely amazing! So sweet, accommodating, and overall excellent service! Highly recommend checking this restaurant out. The overall vibe was beautiful, and the food was delicious!

Service and ambiance is always lovely. The food has been great every time we've come, but the Careese salad with the local burrata is one of the best salads I've ever had. I'd eat it every day if I could haha.

Welcoming great service never had a meal I didn't Love ,Have to visit very soon. The Ambiance is Stylish and comfortable.

Outstanding restaurant, the food was excellent, and the service was just as good the ambiance is a top ten restaurant a must for any occasion!

I eat at Alma Nove several times a month. Tonight I went with a friend and there were tables out on the patio empty and when I went to the front desk, they were extremely rude and even though they were empty table saver told me I would have to wait 10 to 15 minutes, I've never experienced having the reception folks. Be so rude. we just left and now I have a sour taste in my mouth about that restaurant

If I could give them 6 stars I would. Antonio, the chef prepared our dishes and took the time to explain what they were with the passion I am sure he put into the preparation. Food was all locally sourced and he explained that many items were made from scratch. He mentioned on a typical day, the preparation fo rdinner would start 5 hours before. Alma is not to be overlooked if you looking for good quality food at a reasonable price. The setting on the harbor makes for a long savorey experience. Bravo!

Got to Alma Nove around 1130 this morning. Just wanted to grab a drink. Website said it opened at 11am. Well much to our surprise, Paul himself opened the door and greeted us. He said they weren't open till noon but come on in even though we were early. True Dorchester businessman. You don't turn away any customers. Drinks were great and we even had the meatball appy. Great customer service. One of my favorite restaurants!!!!!!

So happy I chose to come here for a pre birthday dinner on my way to Salem. It was perfect, the food was amazing and the ambience, upscale but welcoming.

Not the same good food quality as years ago. ! Made a party of 4 sit at the bar when both entire restaurant or bar was empty ! 3 tables by window never had anyone at them ! Poor management as well - no one ever stopped by to see how the food or service was going ! So many better choices around ! time to renovate and reinvent a new concept/ menu it has run its course !

We were in from Maryland to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. The restaurant is extremely clean and very well kept. The service and staff were top notch and went out of their way to make the evening perfect. The food was absolutely to die for. If there was as a way to rate this experience higher than 5 I would do so. The night couldn't have possibly been any better and for that we say thank you.

This review is tough to make a for a few reasons. I'll start by saying that I was super excited to go. The reservation was booked days in advance for the celebration of a college graduation. The drinks very very good and I can't complain about the food (Strozzapreti) either. It would be foolish to not mention how convenient the heaters are as well....however, the service was not very good. Upon being sat down by the hostess, nobody attended our table for a half hour. When I went back inside to remind the hostess it had been about a half hour without service, I received a pretty vague and uncaring reaction. Nobody ever apologized for poor service, and the server continued to be slow throughout the night. Additionally, the wait for food was more than a half hour as well. Although I enjoyed the meal, I can't see myself returning with all of the other quality options in the area. Regardless, my reviews are not intended to tear down business and I wish them the best.

Great customer service, front and back end. We always get the same table when we reserve. The specials are always rotating and delicious. My partner and I have tried pretty much everything on the menu and the food never disappoints. Will always recommend for great Italian. ‍

Everything was amazing! We ordered the truffle fries as an appetizer and it was loved by the whole table! The short rib and swordfish were somewhat small but the Pork was the best I've ever had and I don't even like pork chops.

This restaurant has been on my radar for sometime now but living on the north shore of Boston now had to wait for a visit back to the south shore.we came for lunch and were not really impressed with the meal. Beautiful room,friendly staff and food that didn't live up to the price Mediterranean chopped salad was not very big for 13.5$ and 3 small scallops as a add on for 16$ soo..for 30 dollars I wanted to go get a wahlburger across the street! Chicken Milanese sandwich was very pedestrian with sage aioli that just tasted like Mayo and under seasoned in general. hoping there dinner service is a step up

The hubby wanted to take me to lunch for my upcoming birthday..for our age and for our wallet we always go to lunch vs dinner...we are now already home with the pups in our jammies..so great...now as a self proclaimed foodie, I have wanted to try the food at Alma Nove at the Hingham Shipyard for many years...I am also a huge Wahlbergers show fan...adored their mom Alma on the show and her pal Phyllis...the show is so much fun..binge it if you haven't seen it..anyway...the weather today didn't look too spectacular for a waterfront restaurant but the blue skies showed themselves as we were eating inside...such a terrific location..the shipyard has been revitalized in the last 15 years or so...lots of shopping and dining destinations including the original Wahlbergers Burger Joint...I love this stuff...Dave is like ok whatever...but our experience was lovely..I will say however that my husband and I don't quite fit in the Hingham vibe...and it has a vibe..no shade but it kind of carries an air about it...the people I mean...lol...but we ignored all that and for sure enjoyed lunch..even Dave said how delicious it all was...our server...nice..we typically enjoy banter with our servers...he wasn't about that...all business and he gave us excellent service..but I do have the sense that more than likely the staff has high hopes of gaining maybe a walk on role on Blood Bloods with Donnie or maybe a handshake from Marky Mark when he comes through from time to time...hope for them it happens..fingers crossed.....about the food...great bread..seemed homemade but simple..fresh..served with butter that had black specks on it..turns out it was a black salt..interesting..a few drafts for Dave from Mayflower Brewery in nearby Plymouth and I had a lovely Pinot Noir...bottled water on the table..big fan of that..I ordered the Pan Seared Shrimp and Scallops served over a sweet potato risotto , topped with haricot verts(fancy greenbeans), toasted marcona almonds and truffle honey and my date had the Butternut squash Tortellacci with pan seared chicken topped with sage brown butter sauce, pecorino romano, apple cider gastrique and fried sage and chives..wow..we are styling here in the Shipyard...every bite was spot on and a perfect serving for lunch..we enjoyed all of it..dessert..well.of course..they have an in house pastry chef so that's a given for me..chose the Banana Bourbon Bread Pudding..when he returned he also brought a small chocolate dessert..like cake in a jar with whipped cream and a candle...he said they heard someone was celebrating a bday...we never said it so all I can figure is I posted that we were there for my bday and had tagged the restaurant...great social media connection if that was the case...we shared them and they were fabulous...took some photos around the place..ran into folks the hubby knew from Hull..absolutely highly recommend Alma Nove..those that aren't familiar with the background. ..The famous Wahlberg Brothers Donnie and Mark have a brother Paul who is the chef and owner of Alma Nove..named for their precious mom Alma and Nove in Italian means nine..there were 9 Walhberg kids..5 stars from me for Alma Nove.. Open daily for lunch and dinner. .I believe they have live music on Sundays and in the nice weather their outside patio overlooks Hingham Bay...a must try Mark has famously said their brother Paul is the most talented in the family...I believe that is spot on...

I wish they were aware that just because you create a look that gives the impression the restaurant is high quality, doesn't mean it magically happens. It's a place that feels like the chef/owner is doing some kind of fancy restaurant cosplay. Had been before and only there because it was a family birthday. My dish didn't taste bad, but only because there was no flavor. And finding the seafood in my dish was a needle in the haystack situation.