The Backroom at Molti

American restaurant · Waltham

The Backroom at Molti

American restaurant · Waltham

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468 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453

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Nestled alongside an upscale deli, this chic eatery and wine bar offers house-cured meats and inventive plates perfect for any gathering.  

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468 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453 Get directions

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468 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453 Get directions

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moltibackroom

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restroom
bar onsite
alcohol
beer
cocktails
coffee
hard liquor
vegetarian options

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Mar 13, 2025

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"I usually have that one magical meal to list here, but this year it was more of a bunch of really great ones. Fox & the Knife, Moody’s Backroom, sitting at the bar at Island Creek, Sarma with a great group of friends." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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"Red Bird (361 Moody St.) has closed, but general manager Geoff Arvanitis told the Globe the team will be looking for a larger space. The restaurant served new American fare, including dishes like slow-simmered pork ragu, pan-seared scallops, burgers, and burrata." - Dana Hatic

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"Moody’s is the Back Bay outpost of a fantastic deli in Waltham. It’s a counter-service place, and if you work nearby you should be a regular at lunch for their excellent selection of meaty sandwiches that are made with the type of nice bread you’d buy if you’re trying to impress someone at a picnic. They're also filled with interesting condiments like jalapeno relish, spicy avocado aioli, and olive tapenade instead of the usual mustard and mayo." - Dan Secatore

Moody’s Delicatessen & Provisions Review - Back Bay - Boston - The Infatuation
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"Walk into Moody’s in Waltham and you’re greeted by something glorious: meat hanging from the ceiling. Beyond your standard cured sausages - salami, sopressata, and saucisson that are bound and wrapped so perfectly they could be Christmas ornaments - Moody’s also has big hanging hunks of Fred Flintstone meat. The kind where you can identify the animal it came from not by color or smell, but because the hoof is still attached. And walking in here is made all the more glorious by the free samples on the countertop, the bags of homemade potato chips, and enough cheese in the case to feed a small town in the hills of Burgundy. You don’t get this stuff at standard delis that have racks of pre-packaged cookies, green bananas on the counter, and lotto tickets behind the register. Moody’s is different - it’s a deli for people who really like delis. And when you add in the fact that there’s a full-service restaurant behind the counter called The Backroom, then - with no disrespect to whatever neighborhood you live in - we can definitively say that this place is way better than your corner store. photo credit: Natalie Schaefer The Backroom is actually more of a side room. Head past the cheese case and the cash register and you’ll find a dark dining room with a bar, a roaring fire in the open kitchen, and even more hanging animal parts. Sure, you could just order a sandwich to-go from the front counter, but as nice as eating on your couch in front the TV is (you can even save yourself from washing dishes by using a copy of Us Weekly as a plate) sometimes you want to relax with a glass of wine in a nice restaurant. During the day, The Backroom fills up with a handful of locals and Brandeis people taking long lunches. At night it feels more like a cozy neighborhood wine bar than a sandwich shop. The menu expands to include a handful of pastas, flatbreads, and meaty things like wagyu meatballs, crispy duck, and slow-cooked brisket. It’s a small menu that’s worth driving out of the city for. photo credit: Natalie Schaefer But it’s the sandwiches that will make you come back to Moody’s. They’re piled with meat (though not so much that they’re physically impossible to bite into), made with the type of nice bread you’d buy if you’re trying to impress someone at a picnic, and have interesting condiments like jalapeno relish, spicy avocado aioli, and olive tapenade instead of the usual mustard and mayo. You end up with a roster of sandwiches that, in theory you can make at home, but which you really can’t (unless your roast beef sandwich is made with super slow roasted beef and onion marmalade). You probably love your neighborhood deli, and you should. It gives you sandwiches, chips, and pickles the size of your forearm - essential goods that are only slightly less important than things like shelter, heat, and cell service on the train. But at most delis, the only thing hanging from the ceiling is a calendar from July 2003 with the Bud Light frogs on it. Moody’s is better. Food Rundown photo credit: Natalie Schaefer Charcuterie Plate It comes with three different kinds of meats (you can choose your own if you want), a handful of cheese, pate, vegetables, and bread, so you could make sandwiches out of it if you wanted to, but you probably didn’t come to a restaurant to make your own food. photo credit: Natalie Schaefer The Beast The beef on this sandwich is “super slow roasted” which turns out be better than mediocre slow roasted, especially when it’s joined by onion marmalade, fontina, and horseradish crema. photo credit: Natalie Schaefer The Katz You probably shouldn’t leave a deli without getting a pastrami on rye. Luckily, the one here is excellent in addition to being essential. photo credit: Natalie Schaefer Truffle Salami Stack It’s a tad bready, but the truffle salami is nice and subtle and works well with red onion and lemon vinaigrette. Bacon and Eggs It’s a bolognese that you’ll want to eat at any time of the day (well, that could be any bolognese, but since this one has an egg in it, you won’t feel as embarrassed about crushing the leftovers in your PJs the next morning). Broccoli and Burrata Flatbread Thanks to calabrese chili and perfectly creamy cheese, this might be the best of the few vegetarian options on the menu." - Dan Secatore

The Backroom At Moody’s - Review - Waltham - Boston - The Infatuation
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Peter Morris

Google
Food is still excellent. Split the burger, which was massive (and massively priced at $24) as well as tasty. Brussels sprouts with anduje were delicious. Citrus salad was refreshing and very light. Drinks were well done, particularly the Smoke Show (mezcal, habanero, lime). Nice to have Cat's Meow on draft as well. Service at the bar was very friendly.

D C

Google
We started off a little rocky in regard to timing (we had to wait for another table to get up to have our booking) but once we sat down we have a beautiful dinner. Our service was on point and the food was absolute perfection. We started off with meat and cheese platters, olives and chips. Everything was so good. We then moved on to some lovely bottles of wine and our mains. Friends loved the spaghetti (5 were ordered at the table) and the chicken was delish. Only recommendation is to swap salsa verde with chimichurri. This is a perfect spot for date night, friends night out, anything. The Backroom is beautifully renovated and elevated. Perfect dinner!

Basel Assaf

Google
This place is certainly unique and worth visiting, but I'm taking a star off because the taste of food was very lacking. The vibe is nice, and the layout is appealing. We got the duck confit salad and the steak frites, and we wrapped up our meal with chocolate mouse cake. All were acceptable but not amazing. The steak was too spongy, may be because it's made of wagyu beef, and the fries were too salty. The waitress was nice, but not efficient. I would join a company to this restaurant, but I wouldn't make any special trip to it.

Thoreau Mom

Google
Hip. Happening. OPEN after renovations.... We went the other night and couldn't be happier. We enjoyed the Wagyu meatballs, grilled octopus,carmelised scallops, carbonara fettucine with asparagus, and corn risoto, not to mention the exquisite desserts... The food was tasty, unique and well prepared. You just can't find these food combinations anyplace else. Our server was excellent too and knew the menu well so as to help us with some tough decisions. I really wanted a taste of it all but he helped us make great choices and we were very pleased for a wonderful night out. It was pretty busy (but not too loud to detract from conversation), and the energy was positive.We will be back!

Nata Vacheishvili

Google
Nice staff! The atmosphere is great for drinks and hanging out with some friends! They have great liquir selection and the food was nice too! You can buy some gourmet food to go.

Ashley Buchanan

Google
If you love cured meat and thoughtful sandwiches you gotta give this place a go. Its lovely, the staff is kind and thoughtful, definitely a great lunch spot

Alex Rapp

Google
Perfect place to stop in for a quick bite to eat with friends. The quality of the meat is out of this world. This place perfectly captures the spirit of the steampunk city with its old world aesthetic and attention to detail.

Kristen Fulton

Google
It's truly a delicious experience from deli to bar. Top quality is their game!