Cafe Roma

If you want the perfect combo of Italian classics and seafood specials in the Fairhaven area,…read morenothing beat Ricciardi's. Their whole menu of red sauce classics is solid, but I usually order off the specials menu which features tons of unique and tasty seafood entrees. Good selection of wines and other drinks, plus some nice desserts and overall very reasonable prices. They've also done a really nice job making the building look great inside and out. To add, they're a great option for catering. Highly recommend!

What an excellent value for homemade Italian food. The pizza is nice and crispy and the pastas are…read moreexactly what you want in comfort food. Cute decor and great service too. Definitely recommend.

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"Wine and dine your lover here" the stained glass in the entrance of Riccardi's seems to be saying.

Bocca

3.8(386 reviews)

5.0 mi

Pasta is made in-house; delicious pasta and great atmosphere. The restaurant is very tidy and also…read moreoffer bar seating with a designated bartender. Ordered the chicken marsala pasta and it was cooked well but could used a bit more salt. The chicken alfredo was creamy and decadent. They offered complimentary ciabatta rolls with a garlic butter sauce which was phenomenal and a crowd pleaser. Looking forward to my next visit and to try their meats and fish dishes.

All around 5 star Italian spot! Great for a date night, celebrations of any kind or just a nice…read moremeal. The staff were very courteous and friendly. Food was timely, fresh, hot and delicious. We got a few different dishes that all hit the spot. This was my first time here and I can't wait to come back for more!

Inside

Fig Jam Pizza

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Entry way. Our server took a wonderful memory photo for us .

PA Raffa's Italian Restaurant

4.0(170 reviews)

0.9 mi

A favorite of mine and my kids for 20 years. Food is prepared consistently well. Minestrone soup,…read morethe giant antipasto salads and pizza are all winners. The fried raviolis are super as well. The staff is loyal and many have worked at the store for several years. Bring cash, cash only, tremendous value, bring your friends and family. Plenty of onstreet and off street parking. Having a party or family gathering? Order from Pa Raffa's

You can't beat this place. It's classic through and through. I'm still convinced they don't do…read moreanything better than the way they do a plain pizzza, but rest assured it's one of the most genuine experiences you'll have of any kind of late. They're real through and through right to the point that it's cash only. What a brilliant time capsule of a restaurant you're sure to enjoy.

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Candela Cucina

4.2(68 reviews)

5.2 mi

Food was absolutely phenominal we found this place because I follow buns and bites great reviews…read more The ambiance was great the service was impeccable. Drove 45 minutes from Smithfield RI Worth the trip Trying the black whale this week

I ordered takeout, so I can't speak to the atmosphere or service here. For the price, though, I…read moreexpected better tasting food. The zuppa toscana was flavorful but arrived a bit cold, which affected the texture. (Not necessarily their fault) but it paired well with the complimentary rosemary bread. It was so soft and easily the highlight of the meal, though the butter was quite salty. The chicken Milanese was cooked well, and the arugula and tomatoes were fresh, but the sweet, Italian dressing adjacent sauce didn't work for me. My fiancé ordered the pizza which was also just okay. We topped it with balsamic drizzle which elevated it. Overall, I wasn't very impressed and will likely stick to my usual spots, like Ma Raffa's, for Italian. They also forgot the silverware I requested, which wasn't a big deal but worth mentioning. All in all, I'm sure there are better things to order from here, but I wasn't wowed by anything I tried.

Pistachio ice cream

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Cappuccino

Riccardi's Restaurant

3.5(111 reviews)

5.7 mi

Been a patron for years and finally got around to a review. I eat at a lot of restaurants and I…read morehave to say that the location in Fairhaven has the most delicious seafood Italian dinners and at a very good price for what you get! Can't recommend the seafood chef specials here enough! I especially love the haddock with the ratatouille and risotto!

A real mixed bag of stuff here at Riccardi's two Sundays ago for lunch…read more We rumbled in about an hour after they opened and overall, the restaurant was wide open in terms of seating. No issues with being seated or with having our drink order taken or house bread being offered right away. Just to skip more or less to the crux of the issue, it was about the details. Baked Penne with Meatballs Cheese Filled Ravioli Baked Lasagna The lasagna was as advertised and there was no real issue there. Good sized portion and the person who ordered that was very satisfied. The ravioli was presented in what I'll call a sauce rationed format. Small-ish swirl of sauce on the middle of the dish while everything not in the middle (give or take 65% of the portion) was raw dog dry. But mercifully, extra sauce was available, just in an odd format. Enter the penne. The penne itself were overcooked and the cheese on top was well beyond baked. More like a hardened helmet. The meatballs were served on a separate plate, and they came to the table, at best lukewarm but were swimming in a Buzzard's Bay of sauce that was dripping over the side of the plate on to the table. At the end of the day, the service was good and the food was sent out fairly fast. But with that said, one thing was more or less cold while its accompaniment was overcooked and another item was basically dry. If there is a next time, maybe we just skip entrees and go with the takeout pizza. That side of the restaurant had a steady flow of people coming in and out and seemed to be where the action was at. Note to file for the future.

Cheese pizza

Roast beef sub

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Torpedo sub

Blue Point Restaurant

4.2(124 reviews)

2.2 mi

All I can say is, "wow!!" We had a great meal here. Richard had baked scrod and I opted for the…read morebroiled seafood trio. Lots of sides from which to choose. Enough varied menu offerings to please everyone. Cheerful, helpful, efficient waitstaff. We saw a seafood platter go by, it was huge. Casual atmosphere. Homemade desserts. I got pistachio terimasu and Richard got apple crisp. Reasonable prices. Full bar. They cater, too. At first we thought we were in a converted quonset hut but we think it was a diner which was greatly expanded. I could see inside the kitchen: busy. They serve so much take out they have a section in the building separate from dining and bar areas. Will be back!

Fried foods were quite good. Main problem is that there were too many French fries and onion rings…read more Chowder was a little too thick for my liking. We had excellent service from the wait staff. Not the best ambiance either. The prices were okay, especially considering the size of the dishes.

Half lobster roll with quahog and clam chowder in next pic

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Piña Colada Sangria

Costa's Kitchen

4.2(30 reviews)

6.0 mi

Went there with the family and the food was great! Steak tips were tender and cooked exactly…read moremed-rare as I wanted. Lobster and shrimp ravioli special was incredible. The staff were super nice and attentive.

The table was sticky. The food was unremarkable…read more Even though the restaurant was only 25% full, it took forever for out food to come out.

Inside of restaurant

Raised prime rip over risotto. Sitting at the bar gives you a sense these folks really care about what they are serving.

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Trivial Pursuit

Ma Raffa's Italian Restaurant

3.9(87 reviews)

6.6 mi

Ma Raffas always has great food, great service, and great prices Never a bad meal!read more

Consistently great food with wonderful service. We go every time we are in the area and have never…read morebeen disappointed. The staff always treats us like family. Looking forward to our next visit!

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Chicken Antipasto

Mike's Restaurant

3.5(131 reviews)

5.8 mi

Stopped in after a round at Marion GC. We were seated in a booth on the bar side, which is great…read morefor watching TVs or people! I had my eye on the garlic prime rib special, which I enjoyed with mashed taters and pickled beets. My starter was the thick clam chowder along with rolls and dipping oil. My friend had the eggplant parm, which she gave high marks to. I had a 40 minute drive home or I'd have ordered the blueberry martini or any number of signature cocktails that struck my fancy. Next time! This is a place frequented by numerous locals and the bartender seemed to know everyone by name! The menu is extensive from bar pizza to seafood to hearty sandwiches. I'll definitely be back again when I'm in the area.

Ok, listen, if you don't like people, don't be a waitress. I cannot believe the experience I had in…read morea restaurant with great food that I have loved for years. It started to go wrong when the waitress pushed the hot plate into my arm to get it in front of me. I didn't know she was there. I think I was turned looking into my handbag. Instead of saying excuse me, she just pushed it into my arm. Are you serious?? She was holding the plate with a towel. No smile. No you're welcome when told thank you. I was a waitress. I understand the job. She does not. The final blow was when someone in my party started choking. I jumped up and said help. No one came over. My waitress did not come over. She saw. A young bus girl was the only person possessing a brain and empathy. The person who had been choking ran to the men's room. No one from the restaurant approached or asked him if he was ok. Do better. Your establishment has a responsibility to be prepared and have a plan for a crisis like I have described. I don't need to spend over $100 to be treated poorly by an angry waitress. I always tip well. Even if the service might not be the best because I've been there and a waitress doesn't always have control over everything. You're lucky you got any kind of a tip from me! I won't be going back to Mike's even with the great food.

Salad with dinner

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Linguica pizza ... overcooked and dry as cardboard!!

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Brittney R.

9 years ago

Excellent food and service... the owners are the absolute best, everyone made us feel right at home

L L.

14 years ago

The best thin crust pizza in the city. We get a take out order every Friday

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