Interesting set-up: you go to the counter to order food. But, we had a shared gnocchi salad, soups,…read moreand 3 different entrees. All were delicious and large portions. Great place. Very clean.

Having eaten at Filho's Cucina this past Saturday night I was pleasantly surprised that there has…read morebeen improvement to their quality which I previously felt went downhill. Maybe a new chef...everything is cooked to perfection which is important when it comes to proteins. I had the salmon special & my husband had the Chicken Piccata, both were superb, moist and tender. I am so happy to say that Filho's is again is our favorite Italian restaurant!!! Unfortunately no pictures due to, we attacked the food ;)

We had the sweetest server! The food was incredible! Such…read moredeliciousness, even the portions were enough to share. the dim lit lighting fab a really nice ambiance. Everything here is made to order- tastes very fresh!

Finally had a chance to try Cucina Toscana and we came away very satisfied. Small restaurant in a…read moresmall strip mall. Parking was a little tight on this very busy Saturday night. The inside was cramped with tables positioned tight to each other. The food was very good. We ordered their fried calamari for a starter ap. It was a smallish portion but light, tender, and tasty with their Marinara on the side. Entrees took a while as they were quite busy with the dining rooms full and an hour wait for walk ins. I had their veal saltimbocca. It was fresh, tender, and flavorful. My wife had her go to shrimp scampi and said it was also very good. Others in the party were equally happy with their dinners although my daughter thought the veal in her veal marsala was just slightly on the tough side. Service was excellent. We will go back as my wife and I am anxious to try their parmigianas, for me the veal, and for her the eggplant.

Dario's Ristorante is a pleasant modern family-run Italian restaurant on old Main Street in…read moreFitchburg MA, open every evening starting at 4pm. (Apr 2026) For dinner, we had a baby-spinach salad with crushed walnuts, moist dried cranberries, crumbled gorgonzola, and sweet zingy raspberry vinaigrette. And rich tender spinach, basil, and tomato tortellini, in a creamy garlic sauce. Their Mussels Fra-Diavlo were fresh tender and juicy, sauteed in garlic olive oil, with crushed red peppers and rich Pomodoro sauce. We loved their brightly-flavored chicken piccata, pan-sautéed in light fresh-tasting olive oil, with white-wine lemon-butter sauce, tasty little capers, and melt-in-your-mouth artichoke hearts. Served over creamy risotto. So good! Our server, Maybelline is the nicest best ever, with a great sense of humor. We were happy to see Dario's busy in the early evening on a Friday (Apr 2026). Their dishes are so good, each perfectly prepared and delicious. They rival any we've had in that big Olde Towne on the harbor :-). We hope that Dario's Ristorante is part of a resurgence of good food spots in this part of town.

My wife and I have visited this restaurant twice in the last year. Both times the food and staff…read morewere above reproach. We prefer to sit in the bar areas of the restaurants we visit. We find this bar area is comfortable and relaxing. The bartenders are true professional mixologists and the wait staff were helpful, kind and knowledgeable. We will be returning.

One star, for our waiter, and our waiter ONLY. Entirely forgettable experience here... we walked in…read morefrom the frigid evening hoping to be warmed by the restaurant but it was freezing inside and drafty. The dining room we were sat in was incredibly bright compared to the main dining room. Not a good atmosphere for when you want a relaxing dining experience + a filling meal when you're famished. I genuinely cannot describe how awkward the dining room felt. Appetizer: my friend and I each ordered caesar salad. I asked if there was a small portion because I didn't want a whole. My waiter was Italian, so I believe he didn't catch my question so my complaint isn't on him regarding the salad... but the salad was SMALL for $12. A handful and a half of romaine, the most acidic caesar dressing ever--so much that it was stinging my lips. A few croutons. And 2 anchovy filets--the best part of the salad overall, haha. I would have been okay paying $6 but not $12. Horrible start. We shared the calamari. It was flavorless with not even a touch of salt. Served with cold marinara sauce, no lemon. $16 calamari... I'd pay $8-$10 for that because I know PLENTY restaurants who have decent and thoughtfully prepared cal for the same price. We order entrees. One of my girlfriends ordered the tortellini carbonara. $26 entree. Served literally COLD, not even room temp. the sauce was minimal, it looked like a naked dish of multi-colored raviolis I used to eat growing up as a child... so yeah it looked like grocery store food with nothing added to it. She sent it back, but denied the option of ordering another meal... we had learned our lesson by now. My entree was one of the special chicken dishes. I think the most "popular" one, it was an herbed chicken or something with risotto I believe. Such an unforgettable and distasteful meal that I genuinely forget what it was. Entire dining experience was a waste of time, money, and calories lol. Our waiter was kind to give us complimentary cannolis to try and save the day :)

Lucia's Tavola is a magical place, both because of the incredible food and because of our lovely…read morewaitress, Trisha. We've visited twice now, and both times, her warmth and commitment to making sure we're taken care of have just been outstanding. We've eaten so well based on her recommendations, too--from chicken and seafood and pasta all the way to dessert. The portions are generous for the price, and everything tastes like it's made with love by the Italian relatives I wish I had. We've had the pleasure of sitting by the fire in the winter, and hope to visit next when we can sit outside in the summer. Thanks to Trisha and everyone at Lucia's, we're already looking forward to our next visit!

Eggplant Fries!!! OMG they are yummy. Sorry no, pics we ate them too fast…read more Friday night got right in and served right away.

I must say that this little gem in Brookline is worth the drive because between the selection of…read morefood on the menu which is large and the quality of the food especially the fried seafood combos are amazing. In addition the servers are so friendly and always a big smile from everyone. The vibe is a country vibe style restaurant which is quaint and inviting. One of the top area establishments for sure but get there early because if you get there after 5 pm it gets very busy!

My wife and I enjoyed this place. A relaxed Italian eatery with really good pasta. Great service…read more Easy in easy out. It's not upscale. It's more of a comfortable Italian dining. We will be going back

The staff is so friendly and welcoming! They remember you after only one visit and even know what…read moreyou'd like to drink as your usual after ordering a glass of Chianti twice! Authentic Italian food and wonderfully lovely people, I can't say enough good things!!!! Try the haddock limone and the lasagna--you won't regret it!

The crab cakes are amazing - we had two orders of it! We also had a steak and cheese, the…read morecheeseburger soup and the portobello burger. The service was great as well as the space and location. Plenty of parking in the lot. Definitely a must if you are in the area checking out the covered bridges.

We stopped here for dinner and we were warmly greeted. The place was packed and we were happy to be…read moreseated. The atmosphere was upbeat and fun. They have an interesting menu I ordered short ribs with mushroom ravioli and it was mouth watering delicious the beef was tender and flavorful. Husband had the baked haddock which was served with roasted squash and husband asked for mashed potato and gravy. I sampled the sides and they were delicious. He loved the haddock. If you happen to be in the area call for a reservation on Friday or Saturday and get ready for a great time at The Rustic Table.

Another 10/10 visit to Tonino in the books!…read more It's such a hard reservation to get, but so worth it. I'm actually getting salivating while posting this review and looking back at my food pictures. I get the Eggplant & Ricotta Pizza as my appetizer and the Rigatoni Amatriciana as my entree each time I go - because they're consistently amazing. The service is always warm and friendly, and I also love the music playlist they play. Believe the hype & come to Tonino!!

People rave about this place being better than the north end; I would say it's definitely more…read moreoriginal, and the approach to food is much more intentional. However, I don't know that it lived up to the hype that I anticipated. We got the pizza Bianca with ricotta with hot honey, which was basically just like plain toasted focaccia and ricotta (wasn't anything to write home about). The taleggio was 100% our least favorite and we didn't even finish half. We had asked the waiter to describe taste profile, which they said was a "little funky" and had asked for clarification if it was closer to blue cheese. Once it arrived, it was like a verrrrrry strong/stinky Brie on the inside. The balsamic didn't really contribute to the taste at all. Sad that we didn't like this/kinda made me feel yucky after eating. The cavatelli was very good- nice light creamy sauce with the sausage and bitter broccolini. Very well balanced. Forgot to take a pic of the tiramisu but it was good, too! It's kinda salty (they add sea salt to the top). Drink menu was limited. Had two different glasses of red wine but wish they had something more full bodied on the menu!

Veal Parm may very well be the best in the Valley. Crispy and tender in every bite. Fettuccine…read moreAlfredo was outstanding. I may have happily ruined a shirt with the leftovers. ....and I'd do it again.

This review isn't about the food it is just things that I was a little annoyed at last weekend when…read morewe went. We had reservations for 7 people at 7:30 and had to still wait a little while to sit which was fine. We sat down and the waitress was nice enough but not great which again I understand working with the public. I ordered the pink sauce with pasta and it was dry so I asked for a little extra sauce and was told they would need to charge me because it is made per order. The sauce is literally red sauce and alfredo mixed and your telling me you don't have a boat load of it on a Saturday night? The next thing was I brought a small birthday cake along with plastic plates, knife and candles as to not bother them and I was informed I would be charged $3 per person in order to have the cake - I didn't even ask them to cut it - I did it! The bill with tip was a little under $400 and you want to charge me for the cake I brought? I was not happy.