The decor is absolutely perfect for a date night with a wonderful bar area as well but you can also…read morebring your kids. Their bread is warm, delicious and crusty! Perfect for getting that sauce at the end, too! Emma has the Agnolotti - Spinach, lemon, cinque formaggi, buro fuso - and it was perfectly paired with Whitehaven Sauv Blanc! I went with Rigatoni Bolognese ragu of beef, pork, & veal, mozzarella crema, parmigiano! I added in a sausage because that's how I roll! The staff was super friendly and attentive all evening! And the owner came to our table to check in. We had mentioned we found them on Google in our efforts to try some place new! We did something out of the ordinary and got desserts. Em had Vanilla Panna Cotta and I went with Cannoli! Both were great. Honestly, we cannot wait to come back and I mentioned this to the owner as we were leaving! Che meraviglia!

You could easily overlook this charming, delicious place from its unassuming exterior in a…read morenondescript strip mall string of nondescript buildings. But darlings, this is what you call a hidden gem. Turn thyself around and go back here to be seated and served by friendly foodies who wish to delight your tastebuds. Inventive cocktails and dishes and breads and pastas all scratch-made and heavenly. From start to finish, every bite at our booth was a joy. Their table bread and garlic bread are fresh and fantastic. Our party ordered the Casarecce, a vodka sauce dish with long tubed pasta and added an excellent meatball; the Rigatoni bolognese with unique wheel pasta tubes that hold fast to their cheesy meaty saucy goodness; and the Short-Rib Stuffed Tortellini. Yes, you read that right. Mamma mia! We tried each other's plates and they were all winners. We were out for a birthday celebration, and they brought us the flourless chocolate almond torte with whipped cream and raspberry sauce with a few spoons and a birthday candle. Truly outstanding decadence I have never experienced in a flourless bake. Several servers checked in with us during our meal, and all seemed genuinely happy to be there. Atmosphere is spacious yet cozy and romantic. Very Nice bar area with a few TVs. Booths and tables. Prices and portions are competitive with any nicer restaurant in the region, but the quality was just out of this world. You can taste the care and love rolled right into the meal, and meticulousness of the ingredients blending in such a unique way. Do not come here expecting traditional pasta. Come because you want to treat yourself to a new way of revering Italian food. We happened upon this place via a random Yelp search, and simply had to spread the word to get more people in here. What a five-star treasure in the Merrimack Valley!

Great restaurant, we had the Entrana, was perfect, tasty and tender, fresh salad and the wine pour…read morewas not skimpy, cocktails excellent. The service was excellent, they do a great job there! If you want some good food, fantastic service and a nice, clean restaurant, that's the place! Ron W

For double date night we tried Dicor Italian and Argentinian Restaurant. The food, drinks, and…read moreservice were all wonderful! We can't wait to go again! I love supporting small family owned restaurants. We had 2 orders of the Parillada grilled meat platter: Short Ribs, Black Sausage, Sausage, & Flank Steak. Served with French fries and a mixed salad. My boyfriend had the Fussili Alla Matriciana - Homemade Fussili sautéed with Pancetta in a light tomato Sauce and said it was delicious. We also had some tasty strawberry mojitos, spicy margaritas, and wine as well.

We went here for the first time for our anniversary. Our server was the nicest guy and we highly…read moreappreciated him. The restaurant looked very nice on the inside as well. The food was great and while we were there we met the owner. He seemed like the nicest guy and made sure we had a wonderful experience. We will be back!

I had an issue with delivery through a third party app where they canceled an order because I…read morequestioned why more money than I agreed to pay was added to my order. Orzo had added the extra amount to my order for a topping (which wasn't noted would be the case on the site I placed the order for, stating it included 2 toppings & that's all I ordered). The third party company stated they couldn't help me. I reached out to Orzo and the GM rectified the issue by sending me an E Gift card. Kudos to Kevin.

After a long day of adventures neither of us were up for cooking…read more Decided last minute on Trattoria Amalfi in Salem. And trust me, it lives up to the hype. Since it was spontaneous we clearly didn't have a reservation. They told us 25-30. Perfect. Sat at the bar for a drink while we waited. The service was second to none. Wonderful staff! In less than the time predicted we were seated in a wonderfully romantic nook! My gf got the Chicken Danielle and I got the chicken parm. The chicken parm was so delicious and tender that it melted in your mouth. The Chicken Danielle was outstanding and now I know what I am getting when we come back! Oh, table service was equally amazing! An absolute must!

Great service, espresso martinis are yummy and so is the calamari. Went here for a date night and…read moreit was very private and intimate! Not super loud

We ate at the North Andover location last night with another couple. Reservations were easy and our…read moretable was available when we arrived. As with the Andover location, the service was excellent, the menu compelling, the cocktails generous, and the food beautifully and competently prepared. We would love to continue patronizing both locations, but they both suffer from the same issue - an overly loud environment ... so much ambient noise , that conversation was more than difficult. The server said that week nights weren't so loud, but that limits options. As much as we'd love to go back, the noise factor will likely prevent us from doing so. Others have complained about this issue - maybe management can do something to ameliorate the din.

My coworkers and I were looking for a quick dinner after work in the Lawrence / Andover area. We…read morepicked this place by chance and we were pleasantly surprised. The area / location seemed like it is new build. The interior is beautiful and very clean. We were here on a Monday night without reservations and were seated quickly as it wasn't crowded. We started with a sampler of apps with the Burrata and wow that was the most delicious started I've had. The complimentary bread and oil were also top notch, the bread was warm and seasoned. For mains we got short ribs and mushroom and goat cheese flatbread. The serving sizes were large (not complaining!). The service was prompt, kind and attentive. The bill was reasonable. Overall a great experience! We will definitely be back soon.

The ambiance is amazing. The service is pretty fast and the Chicken parm is amazing…read more Chicken parm is a must try along with espresso martini.

We were looking for an eatery close by that serves lunch and came across "Andiamo" in Andover and…read moreit was just 10 minutes away on I93 south right off the highway! We were greeted by Emily a pleasant Hostess/Waitress! Andiamo had a nice Pub atmosphere and we were seated in a corner booth! We started with 2 Martinis that were filled to the brim which Emily very carefully brought to the table so not to spill a drop! We had checked the menu online and were both interested in their Chicken Piccata which had gotten rave reviews from fellow Yelper's and that dish didn't disappoint, we both loved it, the chicken was tender and the pasta cooked perfectly El Dente, and it was a huge portion, enough to satisfy the healthiest appetite! For dessert we opted for the Tiramisu that we took to go! After we got home we were looking forward to our tasty treat later in the day! Since our Chicken Piccata entrees were so delicious we thought that the Tiramisu would be as well, it wasn't! We both agreed that it was the worst Tiramisu that we've ever had! Instead of it consisting of the traditional ingredients of coffee soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese and whipped egg yolks, it was like eating a three by two inch high square of cool whip that was topped with a sliced Strawberry, which BTW, was the only plus of this dessert! Don't know if they have their own pastry chef or they get it from a local Italian bakery but whoever makes this needs to be spoken to and at $12 a slice it was, to put it mildly, a complete ripoff! Emily, The Martinis and the Chicken Piccata were all five Stars but please skip the Tiramisu!

We went to Brix Grill about a week ago, and this place never disappoints! We sat at the bar for…read moredrinks, apps, and dinner, and Evelyn was our bartender. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and perfectly paced without ever rushing us. The drinks were well-crafted and delicious. We loved the crab cakes and wings as appetizers -- the crab cakes were so generous they could easily be a full meal. For dinner, we both had the Brix Burger, cooked perfectly with a great char and tons of flavor. I love the cozy vibe while still being able to watch the game. Even when it gets busy, the service stays excellent. The whole staff is friendly and attentive. We can't recommend Brix Grill enough -- and if you go, ask for Evelyn!

Reasonably okay lunch spot but dinner wasn't great. I will give them credit, they are trying... but…read morethe cocktails with a burnt piece of rosemary for a "smoked" flavor were absolutely terrible (first time in my life I didnt finish a cocktail). It was like drinking liquid used to extinguish a burning christmas tree. (also this was paired with a fruity pink drink....not really a great combo) Dinner was overall fine but nothing really to right home about, crab cakes were great but the fried calamari had zero salt on it and was a bit chewy. The chicken florentine wasn't bad but it was not a thinly pounded or sliced piece of chicken that was pan fried....it was a whole breaded chicken breast that was deep fried. The service was good but it didnt make up for the food being just okay.

We contacted Salvatore's regarding a bereavement meal. I spoke with Marci about our needs. She…read morereserved the 'Caesar' room based on the number of guests we expected and emailed several meal options they offer for private events. Once we had chosen a meal package, we spoke again on the phone where she asked for some additional information (such as how many 'littles' would be part of the event) and forwarded a contract to me via email to sign. On the day of the event, there seemed to be a bit of a misunderstanding with staff on duty about the timing of our event. Our contract stated 4:30 but when people began to arrive the doors were still locked, the bar was not yet set and the coffee service not yet out. By the time we arrived from the funeral home about 5pm they had most of these things addressed. In the meantime, guests were able to purchase drinks at the restaurant bar. The room was set with seven tables of eight seats. Each table had a white cloth, silk floral center piece, flatware, cloth napkin and water glass. The room itself has high ceilings and large windows overlooking the river. A buffet station was set up at one end of the room near the bar. The staff did a wonderful job serving the buffet. Bread, butter and salad were self serve while entrée options were served by staff. Once everyone had received their food a staff member came around to each table to be sure everyone was happy with their meal. He very much wanted to be sure everyone was satisfied. The hot food remained available throughout the event and take away containers were left nearby for those who wished to take home any left overs once an appropriate amount of time had passed. Cannoli, cookies and brownies were laid out near the coffee urns (regular and decaf, along with hot water and tea bags) for dessert. About thirty minutes before departure, take away containers were left on this table too. We paid the bartender the agreed upon amount for our event before departing. All of the staff were very helpful, considerate and kind. All of our guests were very happy with both the accommodations and the meal, as were we. Salvatore's is located in a renovated mill building with shared parking. A ramp leads up to their door for wheelchair access. Gendered restrooms are located off a hallway between the entrance and the event room. The temperature inside was quite pleasant, neither cold nor hot.

This was our 2nd recent visit to Salvatore's. We were in the area last week and decided to visit…read moresince we hadn't been to Salvatore's in several years. My wife had the Steak Tips and I enjoyed the Braised Short Rib, and both meals were so good that we made up our minds to share this great place with friends. We did just that last night. Donna had Steak Tips again and this time I had the Steak Tip Salad. Our friends had a Salmon Salad and Veal Saltimbocca. I heartily recommend sitting outside around sunset to enjoy the brilliant sky with your meal. And oh, the drinks were great, and my only disappointment is that they don't use large ice cubes for the Old Fashioned. I ordered mine with ice on the side but enjoyed it straight up. Our server was very attentive and made some excellent recommendations.

Loved our meal last night! We made a reservation same day and were seated right away! Our waitress…read morewas extremely friendly and made sure we had everything we needed! Cocktails were great and the meatballs were great with the sweet ricotta! The chicken LaRosa was honestly a show stopper. The sauce was on the lighter side and creamy and the chicken was still tender and crispy. The vongole was great as well! I love a thicker noodle with clams so I really enjoyed it! I did opt out of the chili flakes on it just cause I'm a bit or miss with spice! Overall, it was a great dinner and we are definitely looking forward to going back very soon!

LaRosa's is a cute little restaurant. I was torn between ordering the bolognese and the vongole…read more(both my favorite dishes at any Italian restaurant). I went with the vongole. It was good, but I wasn't particularly a fan of the noodles. It was hard and maybe a little too al dente for me. I had to use my knife to cut it. More of a personal preference, I don't do well with spice and felt there were was a lot of chili flakes in the sauce. The Nutella tiramisu was delicious though! I'd come back again to try the bolognese.

I hit them on 3/14-- not because it was Pi Day, but because I love their pizza and happened to be…read morenearby after my real lunch. So I had a second lunch (two slices from a whole pie that I'll finish another day). -- Pepperoni Pizza: I've come to expect high-quality and that's what I got. Lightly charred crust with a fairly firm base, neither done to an extreme. Unexpected was a bit of sourness to the cheese, which was actually a plus, adding complexity. Robust tomato sauce is there in greater supply than most, and I like that. Pepperoni isn't as thick as Tree House, but it's noticeably thicker than most, and much more flavorful. If there's a weakness to this pizza, it's that the crust is more of a vessel (though a well-cooked one) than flavor provider, but it delivers structure. There's more than enough flavor everywhere else. -- Chocolate Chip Cookie: I always covet them but today I took the plunge. I expected good, but not necessarily great beyond pizza cookie standards. It's fairly thin, very bendy, and very moist, with so much chocolate that I feared it would detract from the dough. Not the case: despite a slight resemblance to supermarket bakery cookies, this dough emphasized butter, not sugar. And a fabulous butter at that (probably brown butter), bringing a darker flavor with nutty hints of caramel. Salt crystals on top are cliché nowadays, but restraint ensured they'd enhance, not distract. The flavor got better with every bite. Excellent cookie that would put many full fledged bakeries to shame. Back to the pizza: If you're not into the tomato, the char, or the lack of seating (2 booths), this place might not be for you. But I'm all for the first two and don't mind gambling on seating, because tailgating is always a worthy last resort for pizza this good.

Garlic Breath is fine. I think this style for pizza just isn't for me since I like a thicker crust…read morethat isn't charred. I've gotten pizza from here twice and both times the crust was overdone, even burnt in some spots. I ordered via the Toast app and there is the option to ask for a lighter bake which I wish I had done. Both times I ordered a pizza with pepperoni and mushroom with garlic bread crust which was about $30 after tax and tip. The pizza is large but still on the pricey side. The garlic bread crust seemed like it was just garlic powder seasoning so it doesn't add much flavor. However I appreciate that they are generous with the toppings and aside from the crust, everything else was good. The location is a pain to get in and out of because the parking lot is small and it's located on a busy spot on 114 next to Stop and Shop.