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    Artichokes

    3.0 (300 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    ARTICHOKES ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Parm
    Susan R.

    I grew up in Wakefield, and this was my first time visiting this location since it was the town's YMCA! The same steep stairs I remember (use those wrought iron railings!) lead up into a charmingly warm space. The bar is on the left and was hopping on a Thursday night. We five were seated in the dining room, tucked into a curtained alcove near the kitchen. Our server was friendly, albeit all-business. If you spend more than a few minutes deciding, she's coming back! Some might say aloof, I say efficient! She helped the undecided by offering her kitchen favorites. Her suggestions were all spot on. We were well attended to, though water glasses could have been filled more frequently. The bread service was delicious, as were all our entrees! I would love to go back and sit at the bar. Restrooms are also squeaky clean and nicely appointed!

    John S.

    A favorite Wakefield destination. Drinks (Stoli Doli and martinis) are very well made. The Bartenders and servers are super friendly and attentive. And the stuffed veal chop special blew my mind. We go back weekly for the stuffed veal chop. Highly recommend anything in the Marsala sauce and the Stoli Dolis are great. The bar and decor makes this a great spot whether you're on your own or bringing a few friends for a special occasion.

    Eggplant parm over fresh fusilli pasta
    Christine M.

    Dinner here as usual was amazing. We went early sat at the bar again and our bartenders Elaina and Katie (sorry if spelling wrong) were so personable and took good care of us. The food was delish I had a special that was tortellini, shrimp, mushroom and spinach in a white wine sauce. So good ! My hubby went with the old stand by of veal parm. Skipped an app/salad so we ate it all no leftovers this time. We'll be back

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    The best of the best. The food is outstanding. Ralphie does a great job, never been disappointed.

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    6 months ago

    Excellent food. been going there since they were in Malden never had a bad meal there.

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    2 years ago

    They are rude people. Food is only fair and expensive. Don't know how they are still in business

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    Food and service. Always sit at the bar. A little crowded and some times a bit noisy, but food and staff are great as are the drinks.

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    Their food and drinks are amazing! You won't be disappointed. Their Pasta Maria and Chicken Parm was incredible!

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    This is a gem in downtown Wakefield. Great atmosphere especially in the bar area. Fantastic food. It's some of the best Italian food around.

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    OK food service was slow and spotty, which just doesn't match up with the Food prices. Yeah, is clean but also nothing to write about.

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    Good and service is always great here. I really enjoy the fresh fusilli and eggplant rollatini. Martinis are delicious as well.

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    It was good but not my favorite. I did not like the red sauce I ordered the haddock which was ok

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    Ciao Amici Restaurant - Spaghetti Vongole

    Ciao Amici Restaurant

    4.5(66 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Food: I UberEats'd the Tagliatelle Bolognese and it was SO good!! The pasta was delicious, tasted…read moreso fresh, and the sauce was yum!! Service: It was fast. Ambiance: I would go/order again!

    We discovered Ciao Amici one day on our quest to find an Italian restaurant that wasn't in the…read moreNorth End. We have two little picky eaters and needed convenience, access to parking, and spacious and friendly for toddlers. We thoroughly enjoy Ciao Amici and have been going pretty regularly for the last 2 years. Our usual are the meatballs and carbonara for the kids. For awhile, it was the only way I could get my youngest to eat any protein. It is tender and has the right amount of spices for my youngest to gobble up. The two of them always share the carbonara and slurp it right up. Lastly, my oldest has recently become obsessed with their sauteed mussels and I literally have to negotiate with her to let me eat one. I love the saffron garlic white wine sauce, it is very garlicy and goes so well with the warm bread that they give you. My husband and I have tried a lot of their pasta and seafood with risotto dishes. Recently he has also ventured into their main dishes and still enjoyed it. Overall, great flavors, pasta is al dente, and the perfect portion where you don't feel overly stuffed by the end of the meal. We've tried a few of the places in the North End, and I would say Ciao Amici definitely is on par if not better than some of the places in the North End, plus they have a small parking lot that we've always had access to. My personal favorites are the Spaghetti Shrimp Scampi and Haddock e Risotto. The servers are always attentive and considerate. The -1 star comes from the pace of service. We usually go on the early side and don't have trouble but the few times we've gone when it was a bit busier, we noticed that the food can take awhile to come out and although I am confident everyone is working hard, they may not always be staffed appropriately when t's busy. Lastly, we did order a salad once and it was definitely no frills, but that was exactly how it was stated on the menu. I would not go there for the salad.

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    Sabatino's - GNOCCI

    Sabatino's

    3.5(161 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    We have dined here twice. We gave it a second chance. The ambiance is very nice. The staff is very…read moreefficient and on the ball. Two things I would note: the over abundance of cheese the chef uses in the Italian Wedding Soup. Give the guest a chance to put the amount of cheese they like. I was also looking forward to the Cacio e Pepe and, again, the amount of cheese used was overwhelming and the amount of pepper! I know that's the name of the dish, but let there be a happy medium. So much cheese that it looked curdled. Ick. The chicken francese, yup, too much black pepper! Why pepper? Put more lemon in the dish. The heavy handedness with the pepper and cheese on several dishes we ordered makes us second guess if we should give it a third try.

    We love Sabatino's!…read more The food is excellent, and they have a large menu encompassing traditional favs (like chicken ziti & broccoli, chicken parm, ravioli, etc.), some really unique dishes, and old school dishes like bracciole, tripe, and calamari sauce -- each of which remind me so much of childhood dinners with my Papa. Their house salad is to die for -- literally the best Italian dressing I've ever had, and always poured generously over crisp iceberg and cold, crunchy veggies with a healthy sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Other standouts in the menu include the broccoli margarita and shrimp grand marnier appetizer and the zingarella specialty pasta dish. Every time we go, everything leaving the kitchen looks delicious and fresh. Service is consistently good and drinks are made very well. It gets very busy on weekends, so try to go for lunch or on a weeknight to ensure your meal is piping hot. Otherwise, we have found, sometimes dishes are sometimes served a little on the tepid side. Either way, you are sure to enjoy your experience at this great spot.

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    IL Ponte - Mussels

    IL Ponte

    4.6(130 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    My wife and I made a reservation for a Saturday night and upon arrival were seated immediately. To…read morestart, we ordered a perfectly cooked octopus antipasti, followed by tortellini alla norcina, and for a secondi the vitello alla petroniana (we were debating between this pasta/secondi combination and the pasta bolognese/swordfish special - will have to come back to get these next time!). I don't typically eat veal, and this cutlet was perfectly balanced - rich, savory, crispy, with a pleasant (but not overwhelming) salty kick from the prosciutto and parmigiano reggiano. We also ordered the spicy broccolini, which I highly recommend for the garlic lovers out there. For dessert we had the dark cherry (amarena?) gelato, which was delicious and creamy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. We shared each dish, and it was certainly plenty of food for the two of us. Prices felt reasonable for the amount and quality of what we ordered (all of the above + 2 drinks from the bar totaled approx. $160 pre-tip). The restaurant space itself is relatively small but has enough space to move around comfortably, which made it cozy without ever getting too loud (it was a pretty full house when we went), with a balanced dim lighting. Additionally, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and the server patiently walked us through the menu and shared suggestions at our request. On a personal note I am especially appreciative of the staff, as I accidentally left without my hat, and the restaurant responded almost immediately to the message I sent through the restaurant website that same evening. Tl;dr - great menu, rich & hearty but balanced ingredients/recipes, and comfortable vibe. One really gets the impression that the husband/wife owners had a specific vision that they successfully brought into reality.

    Had some nice food here the other week. This is a cute place in Woburn Center, and you do feel like…read moreyou've stepped into Italy. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, so it's a great place for date night. The Fantastic: 1. Service -- our waiter was amazing, he took great care of us. We wanted for nothing! 2. Tortellini Alla Norcina -- this was delish. It was creamy, a little funky, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. 3. Cacio e Pepe -- also delish. 4. Mussels -- perfectly cooked, big and plump, and the bread to sop up the broth was also yummy. The plates are beautiful, but I think that plating and presentation takes priority over the food sometimes: 1. Bruschetta -- this was supposed to come with a balsamic drizzle, but it was served on a wooden plate and the drizzle was tiny and thin, so there wasn't really any balsamic. The dish could have used it to help cut through the cheese. 2. Bombolone -- dry, there was not a lot of custard in the pastry, and the surrounding sauces were more decorative than helpful. We did not enjoy the mixed drinks, they were all on the sour side and watery. So I would stick with wine or beer, the wine we had was excellent. Overall, we had a really nice time and would return.

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