Had a longing for Pizza & Beer And oh we most definitely…read moregot the Pizza but had to BYOB! And that... was totally fine Fresca in the lovely town of Marblehead certainly stands out as one of those local neighborhood gems where all the locals frequent. The place is full of authenticity, character and that wonderful local feel & sense of local pride. The people in Marblehead know Fresca. A casual yet all sorts of awesome pizzeria cooking up a storm in a wood-burning oven & serving a nice list of classic Italian dishes & get this... dessert pizzas. Polenta Frita Did not see this coming!! Certainly did not expect it to be as good as it was! Crispy homemade Parmesan polenta served with house made marinara sauce. I just love these types of local hot spots. A big thank you to Fresca for a great experience. We will certainly be back. Bollo Pizza In my opinion, an interesting spin on a general "meat lover" pizza. Homemade Bolognese sauce topped with pepperoni & melted mozzarella cheese.

Always delicious! I visit Marblehead from South Carolina at least once a year and never miss the…read moreopportunity to get takeout from here. Absolutely love the Franini.

We did carry out. Food was average at best. Very little flavor. Had calamari, pasta with meatballs,…read morebaked haddock.

Amazing hole in the wall! The little store is deserving of its name with its comfy and cozy…read moreambiance. This is an absolute gem hidden in Marblehead with excellent food. Flavors pop without over saturation on any spices and portions are perfect. The chicken in various dishes are tender and moist. The mushroom dishes are cooked el dente and you have a choice of home made pasta! Yum! Another plus for BYOB. Must try is the Chicken Parmesan! 5/5!

Three friends and I came for dinner on a Sunday night. Dante, our waiter, was super friendly and…read moreattentive. We ordered drinks and the Burrata and Prosciutto appetizer to share. The drinks came out pretty quickly, but the appetizer was delivered at the same time as our entrees. It had a good amount of Prosciutto and a large serving of burrata, but only came with two very small pieces of bread, which was very odd. I got chicken marsala, which came with two breasts of chicken and three small wedges of potatoes. My friends all got pasta dishes. We all enjoyed our meals and I ate so fast that I forgot to take puctures. Our meals were good, but I'd steer clear of that appetizer, as it was disappointing.

We have eaten here many times, sometimes a couple of appetizers and a drink at the bar. Other times…read moredinner with ourselves, or dinner with friends... Everything is beyond superb, regardless of the event. Donna is very welcoming, staff is always friendly and attentive. Attentive. Food is about 14 steps past excellence. Terrific atmosphere and a really excellent bar arrangement. Kudos to Donna and her staff for always having the greatest of experiences. See you soon!

I've been itching to try here because it's literally in my neighborhood. Harkens memories of…read morestrolling through Rome and finding a little corner place wedged in between the existing architecture with insufficient air conditioning. Friendly, inviting, festive. I was smiling as I walked in the door, and was lead through an enchanting path mimicking ivy-lined tresses. Attended to right away (albeit 6pm on a Tuesday) by a friendly waitress. Specials on an easy to read board she hand carried. Carbonara for me, bolognese for her, bruschetta to start. Red sangria special (because it's HOT outside) for both. Sparkling water to drink. Not flexing, just inventorying. Never had a glass empty without prompt attention, and checking back after the first few bites to ensure we were satisfied. This was one of the better experiences I've had since moving back here. Pellana beats it, but not by much. Spectacular meal, friendly welcoming staff, fun, funky atmosphere pulling you back to the old country. Has to be 5, I certainly hope yours is as well!

Awesome Italian food! We went in April on a Tuesday about…read more5pm and we pretty much had the place to ourselves. The staff were very nice! The food came out quick and sooo good! Good sized portions! I'd recommend!

the food was so good we were contemplating coming back the next day to get lunch again. we came at…read morelunchtime on friday just after they opened and it was very easy to get a table. our waiter was great very personable with great recommendations. i got the back alley bacon ramen which was delicious, it wasn't a traditional take on ramen but it was still very yummy. my friend got a margherita pizza which was also very good, but the star of the show was the mushroom fettuccine. i kept stealing bites of it from it and it was truly one of the best fettuccines i've ever had. our waiter recommended it with fried chicken which was a great call. the chicken was moist but the crust was so crunchy and it was perfect with the creamy alfredo. this place was so good that we even considered coming back the next day or even that same night cause we kept thinking of the pasta. 10/10 would highly recommend

Hostess was polite. Our server Remi was on the spot ready…read moreto get or drinks and apps going. Super nice, professional and Not pushy at all. Very helpful. My wife and I picked his favorites and they were all fantastic. Hot pepper & pepperoni pizza & mushroom fettuccine. Both were amazing. Fast service, great atmosphere. All around great experience. Must try when in Salem, MA.

Piccolo Piatti is finally open in Salem after waiting a few years with the "Coming Soon" banner…read morehanging on the green painted house at the corner of Webb St & Collins St. This small house was formerly Amazing Pizza & More which is relocated to the Wharf. Operated by Antique Table, Piccolo Piatti of Salem is strictly a takeout eatery (no table seating) which serves up a variety of paninis/subs/wraps with fries, chicken wings, pizza, grain bowls, salads, smoothies, acai bowls, juices, and can soda. The menu here is different than Antique Table and Piccolo Piatti Winthrop, which offers full service dining with mostly Italian food. I stopped by Piccolo Piatti mid-afternoon and the place was fairly busy with people hanging out waiting for their orders. I ordered a Salmon Bowl ($16 plus tax) which was ready in about 25 minutes after ordering since there were already large orders before mine. I watched the two cooks prepare food in the kitchen as I waited. The Salmon Bowl was really good with nice flavors, which had white rice, mixed greens, red onions, pico de gallo, hot tender honey glazed salmon smoothed with a pesto mayo. I will definitely have to drop in again for a hot sandwich with a smoothie!

Got take out pasta dishes....food was delicious, however, for $20.99, both dishes were kids size…read moreportions. Seems like a couple more spoonful's pasta and more than 2 meatballs would at least begin to look like an adult's size portion. $50 for 2 very small meals.

Excellent food and service!! Loved it - would definitely recommend!!…read moreOne of the best Italian restaurants I have ever eaten at!! Ambience was wonderful too!!

I got the steak frites for takeout and it excellent. The steak was very tender and cooked…read moreperfectly, fries were also great. Plan to dine in soon for more.

Another great meal at Toscana, a local favorite and our 2nd visit in 4 days. We had the Arancini…read moreappetizer (enough for a full meal for 1), and then shared the Veal Saltimbocca. We enjoyed a bottle of 14 Hands Cabernet (2022), a real value at $46. As always, the service was attentive and friendly. we were served by Joshua M. We will return!

We ordered a pizza and cannolis to go and they were ready so fast and delicious! Margarita pizza…read morewas delicious, the sauce was perfect, smooth, not too acidic, perfect pizza sauce. Crush was perfectly cooked, thin but not too crisp. Cannolis were small but absolutely worth it, smooth filling and crisp outside, hard to do with to go orders. From my experience they seem to be great with allergies as well, I have a nut and shellfish allergy and had no issues eating here. I love when ordering online there is an option to mark an allergy on individual meals, it means a lot and sets this place far a part. Service was fast and helpful. Ambiance is great in the restaurant although we did not stay for our meal.

Came here for a rehearsal dinner recently and had the best time! The drinks (specifically the…read moreAperol Spritz and Mai Tai) were so well made. I mean these are classic cocktails, so when a place does them well and with care, it's important to acknowledge. I'm not sure if our set menu was different from the everyday one... but the pasta alla Genovese was soooooo good. Not to mention my table went through six rounds of their bread and olive oil dip! And then the dessert was just insane. The warm ricotta "Zeppole" were out of this world. I wish I could taste them again for the first time!!! TRY THEM!!! Happy eating:)

Amazing meatball sub. All the sandwiches on the menu sounded excellent. The sweet bartender was…read morevery cheerful and happy to accommodate me with a king rock and a reasonable price Caribbean cask Balvenie whiskey. Will be going back next time I am in the area. Rosetti meatball sub "Get in me belly"

This is one of the best places I've been to in MA. The owner is incredible and hilarious. She…read morehandles everything and you get a homemade Italian meal (5 courses) for $35/person. She makes everything on the spot but will tailor it to your preferences/dietary restrictions. We got bruschetta, then meatballs, then a salad, then the eggplant rigatoni, and a delicious desert at the end. I can't rave enough about this place. It really shifts the traditional eating-out experience in a spontaneous and creative way.

Honestly can't believe this is a real restaurant. Wouldn't be surprised to see it on Kitchen…read moreNightmares with Gordon Ramsey. First red flag was our check-in host was also our waitress. But we didn't realize until later...she was also our chef, sou chef and prob dish washer! It's a one man show lol! The next weird thing was the menu. There was a "surprise" course where you don't know what you'll get. I'm adventurous so went with that. What I didn't know was it just means she'll throw together whatever is leftover in the pot from yesterday and heat it up for you. The food was 90% awful, not fresh, reheated leftovers. Then we were leaving, no desert thanks. She insisted we have desert, cannolis. We tho if he they were comp lol, but when the bill came...there is no bill! She just gives you the total lol. Pretty sure we paid for desert and the awful food. I don't know how this is an over 4 stars.