We had a great dinner at the bar tonight! The place was absolutely rocking, and our bartender, Lauren, never missed a beat despite how busy it was. They were running a BOGO dinner special that was posted online, so the restaurant was packed. Great food, drinks &. service! read more

I met a friend here for dinner one weeknight and I was a bit stressed trying to find parking until I realized there was more parking around the corner. I think it was so busy because there was a lounge with a live band playing upstairs. We ate in the dining room which had a nice warm atmosphere. We had bread with oil and spices which is always a nice way to start a meal. I asked about vegetarian options and based on our server's descriptions I decided to order the risotto. It was perfect- creamy with a nice texture to the rice and tasted delicious. Our server was excellent. You could tell he was a pro. Helpful and efficient but not intrusive. This is a lovely place for an intimate meal. read more

Avellino - Italian Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

The Bolognese sauce with rigatoni was complemented with a large scoop of ricotta on top. Nice wine list. The Pasta alla gricia was a new dish for me. The black pepper was not overpowering and the fresh peas provide good contrast to the pasta. read more

We actually were seated in the DUCK portion of the building due to the Avellino being booked by a private party but ordered off the Avellino menu. The food was excellent! Service was excellent also. I ordered a margarita which was quite strong would be better if I was a wine drinker I think . Would definitely recommend read more

Avellino - Saltimbocca - Italian Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

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We had dinner at Avellino the evening before our vow renewal brunch at this restaurant group's Function venue, The Barn at Wight Farm. Six of us sat down to a wonderful meal of top quality appetizers and entrées served by a charming server named Elijah. I don't live in the area of Avellino so I probably won't be back before long but I do recommend this restaurant to you all. Enjoy! read more

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We had a wonderful time at Avellino for a private event. The food was wonderful and diverse. Our hosts provided a lovely cheese platter as well as steak bites and fresh bread. For dinner I ordered the pasta bolognese and it was saucy with a dollop of ricotta. For a drink I ordered a spicy tequila cocktail! read more

Avellino has been bookmarked on my Yelp account for a long time so we finally made it there. We arrived about 3 in the afternoon and we were immediately in love with the decor...in what appears to be an antique home converted to a restaurant. Lots of beautiful woodwork, built ins, and plenty of charm. Everyone who works there was very friendly and helpful. We were seated in a front room with large glass French doors and beautiful sceneries of Venice I believe were painted on the walls. The menu's were VERY disappointing. We're in an Italian restaurant correct? The ONLY Italian entree was chicken parmigiana. That's it. I really didn't want something so simple, but we were out for Italian food so I ordered it. The other entree's ordered in our party was Baked Cod, Baked salmon and Steak tips. For appetizers we ordered a small Caesar salad, Butternut Apple soup, and clam chowders. I ordered the small Caesar salad and it wasn't anything special. It didn't have any shaved parmesan and the croutons were hard as rocks, I seriously thought I would break a tooth and quickly pushed them aside. The butternut soup was well enjoyed, but the clam chowder was a disappointment. My partner said it tasted cheesy (like it had a lot of cheese in it, not cheap), I tried the chowder and it did have a heavy cheese taste to it. Our dinners arrived and the salmon was well enjoyed, even it's presentation was beautiful. My partner said that the Cod tasted well enough, but that I make it better ;) . The steak tips looked a mess, just a plate full of fries with steak tips on top and evidently they were pretty grizzly too. My chicken parmigiana was a disaster!! First, I was surprised they never asked what kind of pasta I wanted with it. The pasta I was served looked like it was house made and it was HORRIBLE!! The sauce they used tasted like it came out of a jar and the chicken itself was pretty dry. I left all the pasta and only ate half the chicken. This was a bitter disappointment for an Italian restaurant, not even any bread served!! I will never go back again. And the 2 stars was for the excellent salmon dinner, otherwise I would have given one star. read more

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I love this restaurant and hope it stays around for a long time. The food is excellent. A small quant menu that offers traditional Italian fare. Delicious house made bread to start. Excellent cocktail and wine menu. Absolutely beautiful atmosphere. Great for a date night! read more

So wanted this to be a great dinner but not so much. We sat outside on a beautiful night. They were clearly short staffed and not adjusting much to help Lauren, our server and bartender, who was awesome. She saved the night. We had Veal Marsala and Pappardelle Bolognese (spelled incorrectly on the menu, fyi restaurant). The veal dish with mushrooms and sort of risotto was ok. The bolognese dish was not bolognese. More or pappardelle pasta and chopped up meatballs. Healthy portion but not as advertised. All in all, ust ok but not worth the prices. read more

Avellino - Pappardelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

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My nursing school graduated 50 years ago in June and we decided to get together and celebrate here. Best idea we could have had! The food is fantastic, the staff is awesome and we had the best time reconnecting with one anther. If you love Italian food come here to eat. read more

It was a first visit for me and my date. The reviews I had read, although some negative, made us want to try even more so. I'm a firm believer of giving my review only after I have experienced. That said, our waitress, Maggie, was very attentive. She provided us with answers to the menu without any hesitation. The dinner salad was phenomenal, our dinner dishes were on point, and the ambiance was spectacular. Made for a great first date and having driven 2 hours to meet halfway, the meal and restaurant made it worth the trip. read more

Got take out because we've been meaning to try this Place forever but haven't been to Sturbridge in a while. Food was phenomenal. Will definitely be back! read more

Had our wedding rehearsal dinner here (20+ people) and it was excellent! We had basically 1 server for the whole party and he was phenomenal. It also required minimal planning on our end which made it so much easier and less-stressful on our part. Would definitely like to go back for a less formal sit down meal and highly recommend! read more

Avellino - a sign for the buck main entrance - Italian Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

The family and I stopped in for my 30th Anniversary and hubby's birthday. A FABULOUS choice! Everyone's food was delish, our waitress was so kind, funny and attentive. It's not often I can get Mighty Leaf tea at a restaurant and was so happy it's that as well. Water made a great cuppa, raw sugar which is my preference and my own stealing teapot. Perfect. The meals were hot, flavorful and served quickly. read more

Beautiful restaurant and amazing meals! When we think about having a really great meal or to celebrate a special occasion, we think of Avellino in Sturbridge. read more

Everyone was friendly and professional from hostess to waitress. Service was excellent, food was also great. The filet was cooked perfectly, I asked for rare and it came out a perfect rare. The halibut and linguine with meatballs was also delicious. Overall, dinner was great, we will be back. read more

Steak was very nice. Caesar salad is less than ordinary. A very family generational clientele....

Always a great meal! Love the bread with my Veal Parm! Can't beat the desserts!! Bartenders and wait staff are friendly and knowledgeable of all courses. Have sense of humor and are attentive. Our food runner, Taylor, was phenomenal! read more

Avellino - Loving the bread with my Veal Parm! - Italian Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Awesome food! The service is even better. Was not expecting this quality of dining experience in the middle of nowhere!

Nice place. Was looking for high end Italian dinner regardless of cost. This was good but fell short of expectations. Menu says veal parm with fresh linguini. The pasta wasn't house made. How do you pay $300 for dinner for two and not serve fresh pasta options. There was a fresh paperdelli (sic) with the Bolognese. But that dish fell flat. Service was ....eh. Previously had some wonderful meals upstairs at the Duck. read more

I highly recommend this restaurant! The food is outstanding! My wife and I shared the burrata caprese as an appetizer and It was stupendous. I ordered the shrimp Scampi. The shrimp was fresh and the pasta was obviously homemade and perfectly cooked. My Wife had the frutti di mare. The fish was cooked to perfection, the sauce did not overwhelm and the lobster ravioli. Wow! The service was equally outstanding. Our wait person was attentive but not intrusive. I am including a photo of our desserts! Out of this world!!! read more

Avellino - Peanut butter ice cream - Italian Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

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The food was okay...the Garlic Knots tasted stale. We had water...in small glasses with ice...so I was thirsty. Not a bad place...not a wow place either. read more

My husband and I met some friends here for a nice dinner Saturday night after an afternoon at the Brimfield Antique Show. We got there around 6pm and we sat outside. We were a little disappointed for find out that they were already out of the vegetable ravioli (especially since 3 of the four of us wanted to order that as our main course!) by 6pm on a Saturday night, but we made due. My husband and I split a large house salad. He also had the pretzel rolls and for our main course I had the Lemon Thyme risotto and he had the parmesan risotto. The couple that we were with had the pretzel rolls, the tuna, and the short rib Papadelle. Everything was very good and we will definitely be back the next time we are in town. read more

Perfect for Mother's Day brunch. Avellino never disappoints. The fixed menu had something for everyone and they were able to accommodate a guest with mobility issues. Well done! read more

Went here Saturday night for Valentines Day. The atmosphere is very cozy and warm. It likes eating in a old plantation farmhouse. Our water was great, so I didn't remember his name. We had the coco Maria martinis which were excellent. I had the chicken saltimboca over rice and she had the chicken parm over penne Alfredo and both were excellent. It is a smaller place that is quant and cozy with warm charm atmosphere and great food. Only gripe would be for $25 meals should at least come with a salad. Other than that great experience and would definitely go back. read more

Gorgeous inside and the food is amazing. We both got the specials they were amazing. Nice place to get dressed up and go to eat.

Been here a couple times and it seems the food is getting worse. The first time (a year ago) the food was amazing. Cute little romantic Italian restaurant with delicious food. This past time the food was very bland. Service was good and tables were nicely spaced due to COVID. Probably won't be back for awhile. read more

We were exhausted and on our way from a long day at Brimfield when we spotted Avellino Restaurant. We did not have reservations. The restaurant was absolutely packed! Thank goodness the hostess was able to find us a cute little table for two. The service was excellent. Our waiter recommended the special that night. It had large shrimp, Italian sausage in a vodka sauce over Italian egg noodles. It was the best meal I have ever eaten. Absolutely delicious! We will definitely be back and highly recommend Avellino. read more

We would definitely go back! Our waiter was personable attentive just all around great! The food was delicious and plentiful. Reasonably priced and nice selection. read more

Superb! So great we returned the following night with friends. Friday night date-night with my wife to celebrate her birthday. Food, service, and atmosphere were so wonderful, we returned the following night with friends. Our server, Kristine, was the best. We specifically requested her for our return visit the next night. The biggest problem is deciding what to have! For Antipasti, highly recommend the Stuffed Artichokes, the Sicilian Calamari, and the Cast Iron Shrimp Scampi. For Main Courses, you can't go wrong with the Chicken Marsala, the Slow Roasted Pork Shank, the Zuppa de Pesce, and the Eggplant Parmigiana. Honestly, I'm sure everything on the menu is wonderful, but could only eat so much over a two-night visit! Desserts are also top-notch: the Pecan tart, the Tiramisu, the special Brownie dessert - along with a Cappuccino - yum, yum. Can't wait for a reason for a return visit to Sturbridge for a chance to enjoy another meal at Avellino. read more

My wife and I took my son out to eat here, we were greeted upon arrival and sat us near a window. Our view was downtown Sturbridge. The decor of the restaurant was classy, clean, well laid out with just the right of music in the back ground, with out being to loud at all, just enough for the perfect ambience. My wife and son want the home made pasta, but the dish my son requested didn't come with home made pasta, the waitress said she would check with the chef to see if anything could be done. She came back and said the chef would make his meal with the home made pasta. Myself I got scallops over risotto, we sampled each other dishes, each plate was scrumptious. We got a Caesar salad which was very nice, I had a Belguim style beer that was made at a local monastery. Very nice! I finished the evening with a espresso with a twist of lemon. Jenny our server was very pleasant and accommodating. The night was excellent, the bill was pretty much in line with other fine dining establishments. I highly recommend try it out for others, I know we will return! read more

Avellino - Shrimp, homemade Pasta - Italian Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Really wonderful meal. The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic evening. My husband had the risotto-- creamy and delectable. I had the linguini and meatballs. My only issue was that we were traveling and so I could not take home my abundant portion . read more

Finding ourselves in central part of the state, on the spur of the moment, my wife and I decided to go to Avellino Restaurant where, in the past, we had experienced a great meal. Unfortunately, that was not the case this time. The first table that we were seated was not particularly clean, rubbing our finger across the table left lines in the dust. We considered leaving but ultimately decided to stay after being seated at a pleasant table over looking the patio. Having no steak offering on a very limited menu was a surprise. . We ordered appetizers, meatballs and Gorgonzola bread. The meatballs were bland and tasted like a hamburger that was rolled into a ball. The Gorgonzola bread was horrible with a flavor that was unpalatable, over loaded with basil and oil. Neither of us finished them. After the appetizers, we hesitated ordering any of the entrees, deciding to have salads instead, feeling that this would be a safe choice. Boy, we're we wrong. My wife ordered the blackberry salad with arugula, and asparagus. They should have called it an arugula salad with a slight garnish of blackberries and asparagus. The salad came with 3 blackberry which were cut in half showing 6 pieces on the plate. She also found only 4 small pieces of asparagus. The 4 pieces were done the way she liked them, not over cooked and crunchy. When we complained about the amount of blackberries in the salad, the waitress brought her additional blackberries on a small plate. My salad wasn't bad, having a fair amount of strawberries and other fruits. We were asked about dessert telling us that they were fresh and house made by their relatively new chef. After our appetizers and salads we declined and left. My wife and I eat out on a regular basis and we both agree that this experience, considering the cleanliness, the really limited menu, and the flavor, quantity, and quality of our food, this was the worst meal we have had in a long long time. As for the service, our waitress pleasant, accommodating, and handled our issues as professionally as she could. read more

Selected this blindly, using only Yelp comments and photos. Awesome choice. No reservation but wonderful woman at front door found us a table for 4. Beautiful place. Had meatballs for an app; coulda had another plate. Almost as good as my Italian mother's (almost, but not quite). Had chk parm and it was thin and lightly greased and the sauce was awesome-sauce. One hiccup was waitress forgot to put in my order for butternut squash risotto, but she actually admitted her mistake and then took it off the bill w/o me asking. Can't wait to go back. read more

Avellino - Entrance - Italian Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Bread was delicious. Pasta was fresh and flavorful. Found this spot by accident but will definitely be back.

Went here on a Saturday night.started off at the bar with a couple drinks..bartender was nice. When we were seated we were featured fairly quickly. Server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. She arrived when we needed her and didn't hover over the table, so can't get much better. The food: we started with an app which wad the special risotto balls stuffed with goat cheese. They were extremely tasty, better than we were expecting. For the entrees I had the chicken picatta , served with parmesan risotto. It was very good, but I only had one caper.. my husband had the seafood special which was pan seared scallops.. He wasn't super impressed with the presentation (they were only seared on one side) but the flavor wad good. Overall we had a good time, nice vibe and the place was clean and well decorated.. We would go again while in the area. read more

Avellino - Raspberry limoncello mojito - Italian Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

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the food and drinks are absolutely delicious. But expect rude service from the hostess and servers have such an attitude and the biggest RBF. read more

I love this place! I shared the eggplant parm and chicken piccata with a friend. The sauce on the parm had so much flavor. the eggplant was thinly sliced and lightly breaded - the texture was perfect. The chicken was so good, lots of flavor and cooked perfectly, and the roasted cherry (or grape) tomatoes on the side where a great compliment. This place is a step above your typical homestyle Italian food but still gives you the flavors of your grandma's kitchen. read more

Was recently in the area for my wedding, and chose Avellino to host our rehearsal dinner. I communicated back and forth with Dakota, who I believe is a manger. Everything was running smoothly until she didn't respond back to the final email where I had added 3 people to the guest list (19ppl, room holds 20) and changed the time to 6:30. Lack of communication made things a little hectic at first. Chris, our server, was a doll. Very accommodating, but felt as if he was in a little over his head as he also had tables in the main dining area. Food was delicious, I feel like for the price I paid per person for the dessert platter after dinner, they could have been a little more filled, or maybe even bring out a 3rd platter for 19 people. All in all, I was impressed, and should Enrico's ever close, I would consider going back for dinner :) read more

Delicious food in a beautiful ambience. We were a party of 6 & everyone was very happy with their meals. I enjoyed the Eggplant Parmesan, which had a very flavorful sauce. Other menu items ordered by my party included Linguini with Red Clam sauce, Chicken Parmesan, and Caesar Salad with Scallops. All portions were very generous, leaving most of us with enough to take home for a full additional meal. My daughter was nice enough to share her scallops and they were perfectly cooked and delicious. Tiramisu and Flourless Chocolate Cake were also amazing! We were seated next to the kitchen, but it was never too loud or hot. Our waiter was perfect - he did not hover, but always seemed to be there when we needed him. In fact, from the moment we walked in, the entire staff seemed eager to make sure that we had a perfect evening. read more