Fresh New England Kitchen with a Southern California Soul

When we opened The Cottage in 2007, we brought a little piece of our award-winning restaurant in La Jolla, California to Laura's hometown here in Wellesley. Inspired by the coastal, relaxing lifestyle of La Jolla and Santa Barbara, we’ve crafted a menu rooted in fresh, seasonal ingredients and deliciously approachable handcrafted dishes. We believe in clean & light eating and bold flavors prepared in ways that excite and entice.

We believe great food starts with quality ingredients and a health-forward approach in the kitchen-serving Angus beef from Ranahan Ranch, premium Faroe Island salmon, and fried cooked in beef tallow. The Cottage is your place to “Escape the Everyday, Every day.”

John & Laura Wolfe

@COTTAGEWELLESLEY

From La Jolla to Wellesley! Meet our La Jolla Spiced Ahi Tuna*. Complete with fried plantain, coconut rice, pom reduction, papaya & mango salsa.
You deserve this today ✨ don’t forget to treat yourself at The Cottage Wellesley 💛 #CottageWellesley
POV: brunch at The Cottage ☀️🥞🍓 slow mornings, good coffee, and plates you don’t want to share #TheCottage
For the vegetarians 🌿✨ plenty to love at The Cottage. From fresh, vibrant plates to cozy brunch favorites—there’s something for every craving. 🥑🍓🥞 #VegetarianEats #TheCottageEats #cottagewellesley
Your birthday deserves more than just dinner. At The Cottage: ✨ Seasonal New England flavors with a West Coast flair 🍸 Handcrafted cocktails & celebratory pours 🎉 Lively atmosphere (but still cozy) 👯‍♀️ Perfect for groups 📸 A setting wor
New on the menu ✨ Seared Diver Scallops fennel pollen, spring pea risotto, blood orange jam, pistachios [GF] 🌿🍊 A perfect balance of bright, rich, and fresh—ready for your next bite. #CottageWellesley #NewMenuItem #Scallops #GFOptions
The perfect bite starts at The Cottage… 😍Which one are you biting into?
At The Cottage, Cheese is our love language. What about you?
taste the love in every bite. #TheCottageWellesley
  • The Cottage Wellesley

    “The menu is innovative and not over done or complicated while keeping things interesting. The wine selections and drinks are really well thought out.”

    Michael, Google Review

  • The Cottage Wellesley

    “Such high quality and fresh food! The Cottage never disappoints! I always get the nachos - either regular or ahi tuna! (both are awesome).”

    Sarah, Google Review

  • The Cottage Wellesley

    “AMAZING! From the atmosphere to the service to the food! It’s been a while since I’ve been to a restaurant and enjoyed every aspect. Usually you’ll get good food with bad service or good service bad food and so on. Well this place has it all.”

    Eve, Google Review

  • The Cottage Wellesley

    "This was my first visit to this establishment, and it was a great experience. I ate here with my family during lunchtime and discovered a charming restaurant that was clean and aesthetic appeal."

    Nelson, Googe Review

 

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