Folks in the Lowell location were very friendly and helpful…read more July 4 gathering and the olives were a star attraction on the charcuterie tray. Not to mention the hard to find imported feta cheese that blew the roof off!

Everything looks great!!! Can't wait to try more items!!I…read moreespecially love the homemade yogurt!!!

Well...this is a problem…read more I just tried this Italian-Vietnamese fusion place that happens to be within walking distance of my house, which means my self-control is about to be severely tested. First off, the Lotus Rangoon--crispy, creamy, and made with actual crab. Not the "crab-ish flavored mystery filling". Real crab. Did you hear me ?? Real crab. And this amazing dipping sauce. The Vietnamese pork chop showed up perfectly seared, tender, and packed with flavor, served with fragrant jasmine rice and veggies. Delish!!! The wonton soup was incredible--tender dumplings, lots of veggies and noodles with a broth that felt like it could fix your entire life. Then came the chicken parm. When I say huge, I mean New England snowstorm eat for days huge. Crispy, perfectly cooked, sitting ontop of angel hair pasta with crusty bread on the side. We also tried the chicken and eggplant parm combo, which could easily feed a small family. Thin, crispy cutlets, perfectly breaded eggplant, marinara, melted mozzarella...just ridiculous in the best way. The prices are very reasonable, the portions are enormous, and the staff is genuinely warm and welcoming. So yes, you should absolutely try this place.

It's been a few years since I last visited Cafa Sicilia, and I was eager to visit again with the…read morenew owner and format. The menu shows a variety of both Vietnamese and Italian appetizers and entrees, plus just enough options which overlap in interesting ways. The inside is beautiful, but still small. The main dining area has 6 tables which can accommodate around 20, and there's more seats in the bar area at bistro tables and at the bar itself. We opted for Vietnamese fare on this return visit. Some of the items, such as our summer rolls appetizer, remain traditional in preparation and presentation, while others, such as our entrees, are what I guess you'd call elevated. Overall, everything was fresh, well prepared, and came out quickly. Our appetizer, the summer rolls, came with a dipping sauce that was rich and thick and quite flavorful, making us work to get every drop of it. The sauce for our entrees was equally rich and thick (not nuoc cham), and it tasted good on everything. We ordered lemongrass chicken and lemongrass beef entrees. These came with perfectly steamed broccoli and carrots, and a choice of jasmine rice or jasmine rice pancakes. The pancake was actually the jasmine rice mixed with additional butter and chives, shaped into a pancake. The chicken was not grilled pieces, but rather tenderloins with skin on them, evidently fried, both crisp and juicy. We did not order anything from the Italian portion of the menu, but I did see several entrees at other tables. The portions are generous. It was interesting to see the mix of choices at other tables - one party had ordered both spaghetti and meatballs and pho. I liked everything about my dinner here, and I hope their venture is successful.

Hands down the best Dominican/Latin food I've had in Lowell!! The menu has a ton of variety, and…read morethe service was amazing. Everything tasted very flavorful and fresh, our tostones were made to order and tasted perfect especially with the side sauce. The sit down vibe was delightful and many take out orders came through while we were eating. Also highly recommend trying their fresh juices! The tamarind and lemonade were both refreshing.

Best place ever! Burritos are so good as well as the rice, tostones, fries, everything tastes…read morefresh and very tasteful!

I had a memorable night with my sister and mom at Monica's cafe. I always appreciate going to a…read moreplace that has their own unique take on cuisines. Monica does exactly that! Every dish was executed with flair and flavor. We tried the Yogurt Bombs, Palak Crunch Chaat, Masalatini for the appetizers. Masalatini is a must try, and we loved how crunchy the Yogurt Bombs and Palak Crunch were with every bite. Then we had the Saag Saga with Paneer and the Melt-In-Mouth Lababdar with Kofta. Both dishes were delicious. Soft homemade paneer and again crunchy kofta with velvety gravies. Lastly, can't forget about the Mithai. You usually can't compete with Mithai in India. Monica's takes it a step further, maybe India can't compete with her? She has a wonderful family, and we had such a great time talking with them. Looking forward to coming back!

Have gotten food delivered twice and was very happy…read more First of all, the packaging makes you feel very bougie indeed, with beautiful, colorful boxes and containers. The Naanza is absolutely delicious, every flavor is bursting through and the textures are perfection, would highly recommend. The chopped kachumber salad was very fresh. The yogurt bombs were funky and a little spicy. Overall, really enjoyed eating food that's out of the ordinary and again, highly recommend the nannza!

One of the best chicken parm subs I've ever had. Been in Lowell for a few months now and finally…read moretried it. Place is % worth the hype and accolades it has. Very welcoming and warm service. Love it A new favorite spot.

Great food! Chicken salad is awesome. Great portions... fish and chips is also very good.read more

This is a review based on the quality of the food and warmth of the stuff. There have been a few…read morewrinkles that I will mention but am willing to forgive because the food really is so delicious. The feijoada is one of the best I've ever had. No off cuts that would scare away those intimidated by some of the more rustic ingredients that are sometimes found in feijoada. There are beautiful ribs and delicious smokey flavor here and nothing to fear or peck at. The condiments. The chef from São Paulo has a real mastery of condiments. His salad dressing will literally turn you into a salad person even if you don't enjoy or typically opt for a salad. There is a little vinegar-based pepper condiment for the feijoada that perfectly balances the wieght of the dish. Don't sleep on any of the little liquids in plastic cups that are served to you. They are all gold. The few issues I've had are regarding communication to customers. I've driven to the restaurant during normal business hours THREE times in a row to find them closed. On two occasions they closed early because it was a slow day. This is especially odd because their hours are lunch-focused as opposed to dinner focused. This is common in Brazil but I feel a little out of place in the U.S. Being closed for dinner is not great, in my personal opinion. Another time they were closed for participating in a culture festival, which is wonderful, but when I called before coming there was no automated message or any type of communication at all informing me that they wouldn't be open that day. It was irritating. Despite the above, when you can make it in, call to make sure they are actually there, and your visit will be well worth it. They are a tiny, family-run kitchen, and I'm ok overlooking to bumps in the road for superb food and very nice people.

The best steak I've had around Lowell, juicy, tasty and scrumptious! What a dish for dinner, the…read moreseasoning is out of this world. I highly recommend it, specially if you're into Brazilian food, but regardless, every time I'm around I have me some. I haven't had the other dishes on the menu but I bet it's on the same level. Very clean space and fresh ingredients, I mean you can tell. The chef is super friendly and interact with customers frequently, I say that because every time I come here I see him talking with them. I think it's worth mentioning because I don't see a lot of that around, most places they're in the hurry and don't really give customers that special treatment. Its family owned and family oriented.

The ambiance is amazing. The service is pretty fast and the Chicken parm is amazing…read more Chicken parm is a must try along with espresso martini.

We were looking for an eatery close by that serves lunch and came across "Andiamo" in Andover and…read moreit was just 10 minutes away on I93 south right off the highway! We were greeted by Emily a pleasant Hostess/Waitress! Andiamo had a nice Pub atmosphere and we were seated in a corner booth! We started with 2 Martinis that were filled to the brim which Emily very carefully brought to the table so not to spill a drop! We had checked the menu online and were both interested in their Chicken Piccata which had gotten rave reviews from fellow Yelper's and that dish didn't disappoint, we both loved it, the chicken was tender and the pasta cooked perfectly El Dente, and it was a huge portion, enough to satisfy the healthiest appetite! For dessert we opted for the Tiramisu that we took to go! After we got home we were looking forward to our tasty treat later in the day! Since our Chicken Piccata entrees were so delicious we thought that the Tiramisu would be as well, it wasn't! We both agreed that it was the worst Tiramisu that we've ever had! Instead of it consisting of the traditional ingredients of coffee soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese and whipped egg yolks, it was like eating a three by two inch high square of cool whip that was topped with a sliced Strawberry, which BTW, was the only plus of this dessert! Don't know if they have their own pastry chef or they get it from a local Italian bakery but whoever makes this needs to be spoken to and at $12 a slice it was, to put it mildly, a complete ripoff! Emily, The Martinis and the Chicken Piccata were all five Stars but please skip the Tiramisu!

Eko's Bar & Grill opened recently in Lowell, at the corner of Market & Hanover Streets. This Latin…read moreAmerican restaurant & lounge serves up a selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, fried rice dishes and kids menu. The full service bar offers beer, wine, and cocktails. The music is a bit loud here and there are "Roku" TVs throughout the place. I stopped by Eko's Bar & Grill for dinner recently and took a seat at the bar which actually has a few hightop tables & chairs at the bar. The Roku TVs were not showing live TV, so I had to watch my football game on my phone as I was deciding on food. I requested an ice water and placed an order for the Seafood Chicharron ($18.99 plus tax) and the EKO's Veggie Burger ($14.99 plus tax) with fries. However, my food order took a long time to come out, 40 minutes to come out for both the starter and entree at the same time. The Seafood Chicharron plate had a sampling of fried seafood & onion rings including calamari, shrimp, and salty fish filet, served with a dijon mustard dipping sauce. The Veggie Burger was very thick & heavy, which was comprised of a thick soft lentil & sweet potato patty with lettuce, tomato, & yellow sauce on a soft bun. The salted fries were hot & crispy. After barely finishing both the appetizer and veggie burger & fries, I requested the check. The check with Toast QR code was $36.36 with tax and before tip. Overall, the food here was good and very filling to eat. Other than the very long wait, I was able to watch my game on my phone and enjoy the tasty food at the same time.

Excellent food. A couple minutes from Lowell's gym and we were pleasantly surprised. The fried rice…read morewas flavorful and the seafood sampler did not disappoint. Nice menu; not overwhelming but much to choose from. Definitely felt like I was back in Puerto Rico. Friendly staff. If in the area again, we will definitely return.