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    Gerardi's Cafe

    4.5 (309 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fresh hot bread
    Pamela T.

    We went here for a birthday dinner on a Wednesday. It wasn't very busy which we prefer! Warm, welcoming atmosphere. We were seated right away and ordered espresso martinis, which were cold and frothy and tasty. The bread they serve is fresh and hot. I didn't care for the bread dip. It was tomato based but that's fine. We ordered the calamari and it was perfect. Crisp and light. Yum! My husband had the special which was angel hair pasta with Alfredo with meatballs with red sauce on top. He loved it. Very tasty and the meatballs were perfect. I had the mushroom and short rib pasta. The pasta was house made and the short rib was tender. So good! They also surprised us with a cannoli with a candle in it. Such a nice touch! Service was wonderful! We will definitely be bad!

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    M T.

    We were traveling, sightseeing the cape. Checked yelp for dinner suggestions and decided on Gerardi's. We are not locals so we didn't know we would need a reservation. The waitress got us in within the hour despite the restaurant being completely packed. We enjoyed our dinner. The food was excellent. The fresh gnocchi was delicious. The restaurant was a bit dark, many were using their flashlights on their phone to see the menu. The place was cozy but so insanely loud. I have never been in a restaurant where we had to yell across the table to converse while eating dinner. That is my only complaint. Our food was excellent. Servers and hostess were friendly and attentive. Just be aware you need to call ahead and prepare yourself for the noise level.

    Chicken Picatta w/homemade Parpadelle
    Nicole D.

    **EAT HERE** We called ahead and got a reservation for 30 mins later. We were greeted warmly by the staff and brought to a large booth by the window. Decor is old style Italian Restaurant. Feels like your Nona's house. Our waitress came quickly and took drink orders. The menu has many options with a good variety. They also had dinner specials. The warm, fresh bread and olive oil dipping sauce was delicious! We ordered the Chicken and Eggplant Parm and the Chicken Picatta. Both dishes came out piping hot with homemade pasta and were absolutely delicious. The portions were big enough for leftovers the nest day. I highly recommend eating here!

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    23 hours ago

    Consistent food and service when craving italian. Service had been good but table spacing is tight so don't expect a quiet dinner for two.

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    2 months ago

    The food is always good at Gerardi's. we never feel rushed and the staff are attentive and professional.,

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    5 months ago

    Amazing food and service. Nice atmosphere. There's even a cozy fireplace! A very nice dining experience.

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    6 months ago

    As an italian, the pasta sauce (gravy) is close to my Nonna's. Service is commendable.

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    3 months ago

    Food is delicious! Staff is very nice and accommodating. Can't wait to go back and enjoy their wonderful food.

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    8 months ago

    Wonderful surprise!! Local gem- and super easy to combine this with a cape playhouse.

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    10 months ago

    Solid meal and service the other night. Little small on fish main meal portion yet apps were delicious. Solid beet salad too

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    Yummy! Tried 5 very different dishes. All were great and we left full and happy. Nice atmosphere and service was excellent

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    908 Bistro

    908 Bistro

    4.4(69 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    This is the best food I've had on the cape, and it's not close. We hope to see them reopen soon.read more

    It's been a month since we were on the Cape. Unable to get reservations last year, I plotted ahead…read morethis year. This is a really appealing, intimate, mom and pop (and summer help waitress) place. The hostess/ front of house boss, who was operating from the bar of this 10-12 table location, was gracious and endearing (in the way that an almost overbearing host can be- that meant as a compliment). The drinks took a minute, my fiancé's salad needed blue cheese brought out as it was left off (single most off-putting thing: the waitress, I suspect language mastery being the cause of this rather than malice or willful deceit, flat out told her that blue cheese did not come with the wedge salad...but when boss lady at the bar was asked, this was quickly corrected), there was a heavy does of reggae music. All of this less than optimal. The food was very good, though I can't remember off the top of my head what I had (it's been a month). Nor did I take pics: it seemed like it'd detract from the experience. There weren't any complaints about the food from others. (So I went back and looked at the menu: potstickers as an app- pretty good; baked local seafood as the main- good, but it is what it is in that not a ton of nuance added so as to let the seafood do the talking. The portion was decent for the price. I didn't leave stuffed, but for $38, very reasonable.) All in all, the first visit merits a second visit next year (as the website says they are temporarily closed to seek new management).

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    Cape Cod Gourmet - Lobster Bisque & a Trifecta Sandwich

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    4.1(10 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Been coming to Cape and getting chowder for years, but didn't know I was a chowderhead til I…read morevisited this spot -- I know they already have rave reviews for the clam chowder, but WOW the chowder! Holy oyster crackers, their chowder is truly exquisite. It's homemade (and gluten free to boot -- I eat loads of gluten but earnestly appreciate their consideration). Oh my god, I had their chowder for almost every meal. It's perfectly creamy, with hint of herbs and healthy dose of fresh clams. It might make me a Cape heretic but I prefer their chowder over Captain Parker's. We grabbed a few sandwiches for picnic and they were all incredible -- the tuna salad was excellent, very generous (tuna salad was chock full o'tuna and the sandwich was chock full o' tuna salad) and on a nice soft sandwich roll. My brother loved their California Dreamin' sandwich as well. Elaine, the woman behind the counter, is a true gem and made a lovely visit all the lovelier by welcoming us and sharing some of the history of the place and her recommendations. Can't wait to go back sometime soon and wishing Elaine and crew all the best.

    Did I go to a different place than the other reviewers? The…read moreplace looks like it was just opened...not 2 + years ago. Only 1 table with 2 chairs inside...with 3 large floor fans aimed at it. We couldn't eat outside because of the wind. There was broken pottery (out front outside) of some kind all over the front area, some trying to hold down the front mat, white tubing was sticking out the front door and netting to go through to enter the shop. My sandwich of chicken salad with nuts and cranberries was LOADED with mayo and the chicken was shredded so it had no taste. The owner was nice and friendly and the sub roll was yummy.

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    Clean Slate Eatery - Day boat scallop

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    5.0(59 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Supper tonight at Clean Slate Eatery in West Dennis could not have been better. We haven't enjoyed…read morea finer meal on Cape Cod. The chefs are true artists, imagining and executing haute cuisine with skill, precision, and personality. We opted for the optional caviar starter course, which was brilliant. The caviar, served with Pringles potato chips and tangy egg salad, was an exquisite introduction to the tasting menu. The house-made sourdough focaccia with homemade butter may have been the best bread we've eaten. The dayboat scallop was pan-seared and paired with ginger whey-poached pork belly, Anson Mills Carolina Gold lobster congee, and a sake-soy veil. It was incredible. The peas and carrots course of Thumbelina carrots, sweet peas, whipped coconut, and carrot-mint consommé was unlike anything we've experienced before. It was inspired. The fluke was sorrel brioche-crusted and accompanied by razor clam escabeche, sauce romesco, and sea beans, was magnificent. The chef spoke about harvesting the local sea beans himself, and the razor clam purveyor happened to be dining alongside us. It was a memorable and distinctly Cape Cod moment. The intermezzo was a cranberry membrane filled with a refreshing burst of vodka, and delightfully cleansed the palate. The optional foie gras bonbon, encased in milk chocolate, was another triumph. We agreed we would have missed out had we passed on it. It was one of the finest foie gras bites we've ever enjoyed. The tri-tip sirloin course featured American Wagyu with sweet onion soubise and toasted ramp-and-vinegar gnocchi. "Amazing" hardly begins to describe it. The Humboldt Fog cheese course was dramatically torched tableside and served with blueberry shallot jam, toasted milk bread, and smoked almonds. Sublime, artistic, and utterly delicious. The included dessert course featured caramelized white chocolate, lychee, pink guava sorbet, macadamia toffee, white chocolate gel, and olive oil sponge. It was unbelievably good. An optional dessert accompaniment, ordered by every diner, was a layered chocolate, shortbread, and banana tart topped with caviar was a playful and fitting finale. The charming atmosphere, attentive staff, and excellent music had diners on their feet dancing between courses. We finished with their homemade Mignardises and were given a lovely packet to take home which included a homemade scone. This restaurant is wildly civilized. Many courses were served on beautiful handcrafted pieces from Scargo Pottery in Dennis collaboratively designed by the chef and the talented Scargo artist Tina Holl. I offer only praise and gratitude for the extraordinary food, welcoming atmosphere, talented and artistic staff, and a dining experience that reminds us how exceptional Cape Cod dining can be. Clean Slate delivered one of the most memorable meals we've had anywhere on the Cape.

    Everything start to finish from the food to the service was perfection. We usually go to Cuvée for…read moreour "nice" meal but wanted to try something different this year and Clean Slate was a hit. Can't wait to go back next year and experience another amazing meal.

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