Smile from cheek to cheek. I met the owner at the farmers market and I ended up deciding to get the…read morewhite balsamic vinegar which I've never had before with Meyer lemon and a Greek olive oil. I just had a little salad with micro greens that are bitter,green pear,snap peas and green onions. Nothing fancy. I drizzled on my new products... OMG GAME CHANGER! Wow! It was like it was sweet. It was tart. It tasted like a Restaurant quality. I'm so thrilled that I get to have this as many times as I want thank you. I don't remember your name the owner but wow I hit the mother lode with this purchase never been so happy, eating a salad.

I stopped by this store one day this week since I happened to be in the area. Upon entering I was…read moreimmediately greeted by one of the owners, who was very welcoming and said to ask him if I had any questions. As the name implies, the store's speciality is olive oil, and you can sample a wide variety of oils and vinegars. If that's not your forte, don't worry because the store has plenty more to offer. I spent a long time just browsing the store because it's beautifully arranged. Even though it's fairly small, they make good use of the space. You can get locally made ice cream and honey, as well as kitchenware imported from all over the world. I found a very cute Christmas gift for my mom. There also sell cheeses, spices, teas, hot sauces - a lot more than I can list. Easily accessible whether you're driving or using public transit. There's street parking in many places along Beacon Street and the shop is right next to the Summit Avenue stop on the C branch of the Green Line.

Easiest 5 stars ive ever given. We were here for a raclette and fondue class that was after hours,…read moreso we were able to shop with no one else in the store!! I loved the cheese. Staff was so kind and answered all of our questions. I left with many many things of cheese! We tried the cookies and chocolates, some premade goods, some shelf-stable things, and of course, cheese. My one complaint was that they did not heat up raclette for us, rather gave us raclette cheese at room temperature. I think it wouldn't have been too much to ask for it to be cooked, since they were able to do that with the fondue. I wish there was a way to do the class without the wine pairing and save a few dollars... I would sign up much more often!!

The bakery has so many great items, the cinnamon bread loaf is terrific and Holly is one of the…read morenicest employees (and the bakery/beverage counter is so hectic)!!!

We got the Melanzane (fried eggplant) hero. It was good, enough for two to share. Did not have red…read moresauce but rather another sauce that was tasty. I would order it again. The guy at the counter was surly. I tipped him two bucks- maybe that was not enough or he was having a tough day?

For me, I rate this 4.5 stars as there's room for improvement…read more The PROS: - amazing meat & cheese quality - very generous portion size - flavorful - outdoor chairs to sit outside - friendly staff The CONS: - a fully split-thru subroll allows contents to fall out - lack of size options sm/md vs. lg - "hots" are listed but they're not "hots". They're hot peppers/banana peppers. True hots are the red hot relish spread/hoagie spread - It'd be fantastic if the sandwiches came with Scala Bread or had an option to. I love the sesame seeded bread I ordered the Italian, and again, the meat & cheese were fantastic. They were sliced thin, and full of flavorful. Drawbacks to the sandwich is that the lettuce was spilling out from the back, and the pickles were a bit thick and perhaps had a pungent taste. Maybe the solution is to slice the pickles thinner and have a more savory brine. Regardless, tasty and you'll get your fill.

This place is so cute! So tiny but full of flavor. Everything seems to be made with so much…read morepatience. The best part were the pancakes and the drinks. We ordered the omelettes, and they were good but the eggs might it been a bit too well for our tasting, and the potatoes a bit too crispy. The service was slow, but it was worth it once the food came out.

Came with friends for breakfast. I'm from out of town, but my friends are the regulars, so they…read morewere bantering with the waiter. Folks are very friendly and helpful here! There's tables mostly for smaller groups, but they easily accommodated us and another large group. I ordered the fig prosciutto panini, which was admittedly smaller than what I was expecting but delicious for breakfast. Coffee saved me from my early morning flight too-- effective and tasty. I think my only knock was that I'd have hoped my particular dish was a bit more generous in portioning, but given a look at the other things my friends ordered, this looks like it's not necessarily the norm across dishes. Great quick bite-- parking is pretty easy on this street in the morning too, so I'd recommend!

We were the first customers Carlo's had when they opened as a full serve Italian restaurant and we…read morehave never stopped loving what Irene and Carlo built. Since then, they have become a legendary spot and often referred to as one of, if not THE best Italian restaurant in Boston (even though it's technically Allston. I 100% lean towards the latter. You can NOT beat the quality , taste, portions or prices when considered all together. And the family oriented service is top notch. You do not have to deal with Hanover Street traffic or prices, and you will not get anything as good as this anyway. Carlo's is a MUST visit if you're headed to or from Fenway Park or I. The area for any reason. Can't miss spot.

Very cozy italian eatery we walked in after a long day of back to back flights. It was pretty…read morelate, sunday evening, and we were seated right away. Nice ambiance and servers very attentive! We ordered gnocchi dish (it's huge) and a caprese instalata. What we really loved was the warm bread that they brought to the table right away with the favorful olive oil to dip. We felt right at home. The salad was amazing, super fresh and arugula was crisp, tomatoes fresh and the drizzle atop the mozarella was perfect. Beautifully presented. My daughter really liked her gnocchi, perfectly cooked, (soft but has a little bite to it!) with amazing red sauce. The interesting thing is she found two random pieces of chicken in her dish but no worries, we just placed them aside. Overall a wonderful experience, we'd come back again for the flavors if we are in this area.

Said yes to the bread. Had the olive oil served on a plate by itself - superb…read more The flat bread pizza is insane. I would go back just for that - crispy + slicing with scissors adds a whole other feel to it. I feel in control of my flatbread. Calamari was good but I'd choose the flatbread over anything. Can't go wrong with fig, goat cheese, and prosciutto. Emma didn't like the dill on there but I didn't mind. Enjoyed with a nice glass of white wine while we dined outside.

Had such a great experience at Bar Cino! The interior is so cute and the service was truly amazing…read morefrom start to finish. Parking in the area can be a bit tricky, but it's super convenient to get to via the Green Line, which made it easy overall. For food, everything was delicious: The Romaine & Kale Caesar was good, though I wish it had whole anchovies for a little extra punch. The prosciutto bruschetta was incredible, definitely a standout. The crispy cauliflower was my favorite dish of the night, so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The rigatoni bolognese was solid and comforting. The Chianti-Marsala braised beef short rib was insanely tender and cooked perfectly (just wish there were a few more mushrooms!). Also have to mention the dirty martini was so good. Overall, such a great spot with a fun vibe, amazing service, and really tasty food. I'll definitely be back!

I traveled over an hour to get to this shop, as I had a recipe that required a flour that I could…read moreonly find at this shop. The price online was $6.50, but the gentleman at the counter charged me $8.95. When I asked about the discrepancy he said that online price was wrong. I travelled all that way so I paid the price that he gave me. I went to the website after I left to double-check, and I am still able to purchase it online for $6.50, so I don't think he was being honest. There was none of the flour that I was requesting up front, so he went to the back to get it. The bag he gave me is unlabeled, so now I am not even sure if I got the correct product, since I can't trust him. I was so happy to support a local business, but feel very taken advantage of. I can't speak to the quality of the products, they may be very good, but I can tell you that being lied to, does not feel great and does not make me want to come back to this shop.

Great fresh pasta!! I live down the street and it's such a convenience to be able to buy fresh…read morepasta on the go. Various styles of pasta cuts you can get from parpadelle, fettuccine, linguine, and etch Great small business to support in the Somerville area! They also have house made olive oil as well as fresh pasta sauces and deli meats!

The best Italian food I've had in the Boston area!! And the best Alfredo I've ever had -- unlike a…read morelot of North End food that is too creamy and salty, this was light and the taste was complex and DIVINE. The owners and everyone working there were so kind, it was such a wonderful, local vibe in there. Very excited to return.

This is my secret hidden gem of an Italian restaurant located outside of the North End! Absolutely…read moreone of my favorite spots and whenever my friend visits from out of state, this is a must-go for him! Located in Brookline, Bottega di Capri is a cozy and quaint Italian spot. The food is absolutely delicious and clearly fresh. I got the Shrimp Scampi while my friend got the tortellini with cheese and added shrimp. Honestly, everything was so tasty and flavorful, plus the portions were huge for a terrific price! I was so excited for my leftovers the next day. They were super accommodating and provided great recommendations as well. The pasta sauces were incredible -- my friend ate the bread with the sauce and said it was heavenly. Major shoutout for the great service provided by Jimmy as well, he was so friendly and caring! It made this meal feel extra homey. (He even packaged my pasta to go for me to make sure I didn't spill on my dress I was wearing). Definitely recommend giving this spot a try and supporting a small business!