Went here on a Friday night with three other people. It was pretty busy when we got there but it emptied out really quick starting at around 8:30. There was outdoor seating but we opted to sit inside and were seated right away. Our waitress seemed pretty out of it and took a really long time between every interaction. The menu was disappointingly limited and the descriptions weren't great. I went with an old standby, Chicken Parm. It was ok, the sauce was pretty bland. I was never offered grated cheese, fresh or otherwise, at any point which is honestly my favorite part about Italian food. They charged way too much for the quality of the food. Meh is a perfect description of this place. read more

Visited for the first time while we had family in town, and thank god for that, since at least we could catch up with each other while we waited (and waited, and waited) for our food. At least the cocktails were somewhat interesting. The new location is beautiful - the inside is gorgeous, and the outdoor seating area is a bit nicer than at the old location. I wish I could blame our sub-par experience on a new restaurant/new staff adjustment period, but this place has been around for a while, and I doubt they hired a completely new staff when they moved down the street. Methinks our waiting time had more to do with the kitchen, but who knows. Our server seemed friendly enough, but we waited 25 minutes for a single appetizer, and then an additional 25 for our entrees. AND she messed up my order, and then blamed me for not ordering correctly. The entire menu looks appetizing, but it really is overpriced for what you get. Not that the portions are itty-bitty, or that the food isn't of good quality - I guess it seems like this place thinks it's in NYC rather than a quaint New England town. There are SO many great restaurants in this town -the great majority of which use the freshest, local organic ingredients, and their prices are almost surprisingly reasonable. Not so at Spoleto (and they didn't seem to tout the whole "local" thing as much as they should have - and I say "should" because we're in farm country here; lets be practical - and ethical). Don't get me wrong - I worked in the restaurant business for 10+ years, mostly at places that were criticized for being overpriced, but when I moved to western Mass., I thought I'd stepped into a far superior restaurant scene. I guess this place caters more to the out-of-towners (which is a shame, because we eat out a lot), but I can get amazing Italian food at, say, Roberto's, and for a fraction of the price, and with far friendlier service. read more

Portions small. Service slow,slow,slow. The special (snapper) was dry, bland, and tasteless.The veal scallopini was to die for. 10 minute wait on a drink, twice.15 minutes to clear our plates. 15 minutes to take our payment on the check. read more

Chef Colin Hoyt does an excellent job in the beautiful open kitchen!

Don't ever plan a special occasion here. We booked this restaurant 2 months before graduation from U Mass Amherst . We have been to this restaurant many times over the 4 years our son was at U Mass and was our favorite..We arrived and were given a PICNIC table outside in a tent for 9 people. I had called the restaurant many times to confirm our reservation and was NEVER told we would be outside in a tent off the parking lot. The worst part of the night was that the owner was so rude and aggrogant, 2 large empty tables set up in restaurant, asked if we could have those and was told "if we didn't like it we could leave" Don't think I have ever had such a bad experience at a restaurant. It was 45 deg outside and raining!! The food is delicious thanks to the chef, the waitress Mia was wonderful and the owner was horrible.....go somewhere else.. read more

Of all the places I've been through for work and pleasure, their 3 course deal was one of the best food (and .5 liter of decent wine!) I've ever had for under $30. Went twice for it, best items were phyllo "ravioli", surf n turf, and espresso torte. Of course, if you're reading this more recently you may be aware that this special is discontinued. I cannot fully endorse the regular menu prices for even their above average food, but it's worthy of consideration regardless. read more

3 course meal with a half liter of decent wine for under $30. You can choose from over half of the appetizers, over half of the entrees, and all of the desserts for the $20 set menu. I had the crabcakes, chicken balsamico, and tiramisu. My friend had salad, Mafalde pasta, and creme brulee. Everything was very good and exceeded expectations. It was much better than the other Italian place we had gone to in Northampton, and one of the most satisfying Italian meals I have had outside Italy. They managed to toe the line between Italian and Italian-American cuisine with skill and style. Tornerò! read more

Worst service at the bar. They weren't even busy and the man that waited on me... was aloof, I had no silverware and he was too busy talking to another worker to even notice anything. He seemed put out to be there. I will not return read more

Spoleto just tries too hard. I got a piece of grilled swordfish with a clam and arugula risotto. The plate came out and the flavors of the risotto were just very muddy and the whole dish was oversalted. I feel like this place could be a very good Italian restaurant if it just could stay out of its own way and keep the food simple. Another example is the dessert I got. It was a chocolate mousse. That's all it said on the menu, chocolate mousse. However, when I tasted it, it was obvious that there was some sort of orange liqueur in it. Now, this wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing but it wasn't mentioned in the menu and it COMPLETELY overpowered the chocolate in the "chocolate" mousse. It was just trying a little too hard to be elegant and fell flat as a result. The service was very nice and friendly and wait times were reasonable. Also, the appetizers I tasted, a watermelon gazpacho and an order of gnocchi with pancetta, were very good. Considering what a delicious gnocchi this place made, I feel like it would really be much better if it just went back to basics and cooked rustic Italian food instead of some sort of bastardized attempt at a strange fusion which comes off as anything but elegant. read more

Ambiance inside is great, low light and very intimate (great for a date) and so is the new location formerly "Paradise City", very convenient because of the parking lot. The old spot definately had it's charm, but this is a nice spot too. Had the Filet Mignon Nebbiolo... best cut of tenderloin I've had in quite some time, cooked with Gorgonzola, Nebbiolo wine reduction and roasted root vegetables (only complaint was it ended too quickly). I had the scallops which were on special, seared nicely and very fresh. I sampled the Spoleto house wine Merlot 2009, and the Gretzky, yes as in "Wayne Gretzky" Cabernet 2005... both of which I was very pleased with but the Gretzky wine was a complete surprise and is definitely worth a try. I will definitely be back to try more things on the menu soon. read more

During Restaurant Week, I would think that a restaurant would want to showcase its best offerings, not serve food that: 1. had been sitting under a warmer for most of the day 2. Lacked flavor 3. Gave the bride's father-in-law-to-be food poisoning the night before her wedding. Please do not go here. I have been here three times, and after the restaurant week food poisoning incident, I will not go back. read more

Went last night with a group of girlfriends. Had a blast trying different cocktails with fresh juice at the bar. Service was very good, personal but giving us space to have fun. And the food was amazing. We had a bunch of apps to start. The calamari was cooked in a lighter fashion than the traditional fried calamari. And we loved it! The filet mignon was cooked perfect and the gnocchi had to be made from scratch. Also happy to have the choice of a dinner salad with salmon on top. Definitely going back! read more

We went to the new location last night for dinner. I was SO happy to see a complete revamp of the menu! I had cavatelli with Brussels sprouts and pancetta, my hubby had scallops carbonara. We started with spiced olives and beef carpaccio. Beef was beautiful. Olives were really good too. The last time I went to Spoleto was about 3 years ago - and the menu was tired (I mean really - I ordered the same thing as I did in the mid-90s...really??) and the experience mediocre at best. Last night renewed my faith in this downtown fixture. Our server was attentive and FUN. Granted - it was a Monday night - so maybe next time we will go on the weekend. I hope this is the beginning of a really good run for them. I will definitely be back and tell my friends about it. read more

I have had dinner here on several occasions. Last week on a busy Saturday night was the absolute worst. Entrée came out early, forgot garlic bread and salad; whomever was coordinating the back was absent and the Chef; yes the Chef can now call himself a cook. Get your house together Claudio. . . read more

Definitely a good Sunday night dinner, with great mixed drinks. Creative menu and homemade gnocchi. Our waiter was the best!

Went to Spoleto before a concert. Atmosphere ok. The large $15 calamari wasn't large, mostly tomatoes, and served warm. Shrimp scampi ($24) had 5 medium sized shrimp with some pasta. The spicy ceasar salad rocked however! I'm thinking restaurant owners have two trains of thought these days, one is to strive to get repeat customers and the other is to get as much money as you can once. They got our $250 for 4 people... once. Won't be back. read more

Four of us had dinner at Spoleto about a week ago. The new location was OK. Even though the space is now fantastic, old Spoleto had its own charm. I might be a little nostalgic, and I'm sure with time ill grow to love it. We got there about 30 min before our reservation so we could have a drink at the bar. Bartender (he was from Salem) was great. Very knowledgeable when it came to the wine list, very attentive, and really driven by a desire to make guests feel cared for. I felt that our waiter was great as well. He was quick, thoughtful, and had a great personality. My issues were with food. Calamari appetizer was awful. It felt as if i was eating rubber rings. And then there was the Truffled Spaetzle...Well, it wasn't spaetzle, it was orecchiette pasta and that was disappointing for someone that knows the difference between the two. From experience, i know that it takes longer to boil pasta, then make spaetzle from scratch, and that's where will leave it. On the brighter side the Deconstructed Lasagna, Steak and Frites as well as the Pan Seared Scallops were pretty good. I do look forward to returning, and hope that this review will be positively revised. read more

Having returned to Noho after a 10 year absence, I was anxious to try Spoleto's, an old favorite, again. Went on a Saturday night with three others, about 3 weeks after its move from Main to Bridge St. Overall, it was a disappointing experience. On the positive side, there was only a 15 minute wait on a Saturday night, around 7:30; other places had 40 minute waits. Also the dining room and bar area were nicely appointed. On the negative side, the room was extremely noisy. Also, ur server was amiable, but rarely checked in. The food, appetizers, entrees, and dessert arrived at a reasonable pace; however, things arriving from the bar were horribly slow in arriving. Before the meal, three in our party ordered cocktails and I ordered a beer. They took forever to come. (The beer selection is extremely limited; only two or three craft beers.) The others in my party didn't like the taste of their cocktails. As my main course arrived, I ordered the house Cabernet Sauvignon to go with it. Although it was excellent, I was finished my entree when it arrived. Overall, the food was disappointing. We shared a couple of appetizers. One was meatballs, actually two, uninspired. We ordered a vegetarian antipasto dish. It was so small that it was impossible to share, only a couple of morsels of each item and mostly uninteresting. The bread that came with the meal wasn't very good. Most of the entrees weren't very good either. Mine was a Rigatoni Bolognese. Presentation was horrible. Just a big pile of pasta piled in the middle of a bowl with a heavy sauce dumped on top. Worse: it was lukewarm. A creme brûlée was small and uninspired. Everything was a la carte, so, overall, it was expensive relative to the quality of the food and the service. Won't be returning. read more

The food here is good to excellent. Do not go if you are a single woman. You will feel marginalized.

Five of us went for dinner last night (6/1). Unfortunately, they were struggling for some reason. We had a 6p reservation and got seated without issue. It was about 15m for the waitress to get our drink order, then we ordered food about another 15m later when she told us the bar was backed up. Our drinks came about 6:45p and our salads at 7p. We asked after our appetizer of garlic bread and she said she would check, but it never ended up coming and they did take it off the check at the end. Finally, at 7:45p, an hour and forty five minutes after being seated, we couldn't wait any longer and we hunted down the waitress and asked for them to put it in to go containers when it was ready, about 5m later. So ironically, our first night eating out in 15 months and we still ended up with takeout. Always hard to judge what the problem was and where the blame lies, but it was disappointing for sure. We are hoping this was just an off night and not the new normal for them. read more

really great spot for classic italian food. the entrees r delicious as is the gorgonzola garlic bread. the revelation was a revelation. our server abby was cheerful and very nice to us. bravah read more

I generally love this restaurant. I go there often. But last night I went and it was 90+ degrees outside and their air conditioning wasn't working to keep up. This was a special occasion and it was really hard for us to enjoy ourselves given that it was at least 90° inside the restaurant. It wouldn't be so bad except this is happened before, and the staff acknowledge that they have an air conditioning system that can't keep up when it's hot outside. For the amount of money that they're customers pay for meals, they certainly should be able to rectify this. So go, but don't go if it's hot outside. read more

The lamb was like butter, the steak was superb, and the chicken was killer! Claudio the owner was incredible; he introduced himself and told us a little bit about the thirty year history of his restaurant. The staff are quick and friendly. Can not wait to finish another plate here!!! read more

I have been to this restaurant on several occassions and it gets better each time. The town is the typical New England small downtown and has many restaurants to choose from. This one has been here for over 20 years and is one of the top spots around. The decor is hip an trendy and it is always crowded. The menu brings an array of Italian dishes with a great wine list ad very easy going waitstaff that are quick on their feet and knowledgable. I would highly recommend this place for a great dinner out with a loved one or family. It is a good size place and can take the noise levels and can be romantic or fun! Top notch! read more

I've eaten here several times and the food is always good! Great place for special events like New Year's Eve, etc.

Spoleto was a very enjoyable experience as the food was delicious and the service was exceptionally friendly. I had a number of dishes, but did not do the 3-course meal as my sister did. Everything was tasty and fresh including the mussels and the shrimp and scallop marchese that I had for an entree. A pleasant experience all around! read more

Very nice place, server was nice and attentive. Got fried calamari and mushroom ravioli. It was good.

We had just ridden The Farm Ride, 75 miles in 89 degrees with 105 heat index. We were hungry and thirsty. This place could not have been a better choice. The service was excellent and friendly. The bread is out of this world good served with a small serving bowl of olive oil with a nice dollop of fresh burrata in the center. The pear salad was excellent. Main dishes with homemade pasta very tasty and fresh local ingredients make it all the better. read more

Had a great dinner with a friend two weeks ago. The best part of the meal was the service. I think our server's name was Nicole. She was a pro. She was friendly with being overly familiar. She was always there when we needed her and never there when she was not needed. She was warm, patient and positive. read more

We stopped there by chance... It was amazing. The place was packed but fortunately the wait was only 10 mins. The staff was so friendly and on top of their game. $20 for a 3-course meal. I would highly recommend the stuffed artichoke and the chocolate mousse. To die for... read more

Fine dining experience in a crazed college town. After a rough day at the craft show, we were treated to Classic Italian food and treated as welcome guests not hip kids. And the next day, I told the owner at his restaurants food stall at the craft show, how he literally made our day! read more

The Papardelle and Rigatoni Bolognese were both amazing! Bread and mousse dessert were also perfection.

I went after skiing a few weeks back. Food was very good, solid service, and busy. Rarely in the area, but i would consider going A no brainer! read more

Love their pizza!! Great for large parties and an evening with friends! Service was always excellent!

My husband and I are regulars at Spoletos on the weekends. The food is always consisently good and Shelly(Manager) and Tara(mixologist) always making dining a pleasant experience. read more

Great food, service and atmosphere, but more on the pricier/upscale side of Italian. No complaints. Everything I had from the menu was flawless. read more

Another really really yummy meal at Spoletos last night. A bonus because it was Tuesday, and we had the three course prix fixe dinner option! First , before the first course, we had a basket of delicious , warm, chewy, crunchy rustic bread with the restaurant's homemade burrata- OMG, that and a nice glass of red wine is really all anyone needs in life! Next, we had the grilled shrimp appetizer and the roasted calamari. Both very good, the calamari portion was huge, nice and crispy from the brick oven, tender and lemony ( maybe ask for extra fresh basil, it compliments the calamari so well). Our bellies are already getting full, and getting sad because we know the entrees will soon be here! And even sadder when my salmon arrives and is Sooo delicious that I don't want to stop eating! A large filet portion, cooked perfectly with the skin on, yummy sweet and savory sauce, and the beet risotto to die for. The roasted asparagus was also cooked perfectly, crisp yet tender . I only ate a third of my entree because god forbid I can't at least eat part of my dessert. We asked for one dessert to go ( chocolate mousse, in my fridge for tonight's dessert ) and we shared the creme brûlée , as with everything else we ate, it was yummy ! A perfectly satisfying meal, with lots of leftovers and all for a great price ( food about 25$ per person plus a bottle of wine for 26$) I don't agree with the negative reviews here, we have always had great food and service ! read more

Spoleto Restaurant - The salmon with beet risotto, yum! - Italian Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

They changed their menu last Friday and wow. Everything we ate tonight was incredible. The pear truffle salad was one of the best salads I've ever had. The salmon and sutter sausage pasta were both equally as awesome. Whatever the chef is doing now he should keep it up! read more

So off the scale it's ridiculous. The worst calamari TWICE! Butter with olive oil separated. Drinks are decent when you can get the bartenders attention. Sitting at a table finishing our drinks so we can go somewhere else to eat because we are too afraid to order anything else off the menu!!! read more

Our first time here and we had an incredible dinner and fantastic service!! The atmosphere is fun, casual, and colorful! The perfect stop after a weekend of skiing... read more