My husband and I sat at the bar Saturday night for dinner and cocktails and had a fantastic time!…read moreWe shared the grilled octopus appetizer which was fresh and tasty. I had the swordfish special which was delicious. My husband had the veal Marcella with linguini and that too was scrumptious! The service was impeccable, and the atmosphere is sleek yet cozy. It had that New York City vibe.

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.

Sadly, Ciao has closed. They are focusing on other areas of…read morethe culinary t & I wish them the best!

The food is incredible, drinks are great and service is amazing! One of my new favorite hot spots!read more

Food is terrific! Subs are some of the best I've tried! Prepared food is also great!…read moreThe only downside is the lack of parking and it's a very busy area. The store has been updated in a very good way !

First visit to this much-talked-about Italian provisions shop that also does respectable…read moresandwiches. No parking, no rest rooms, and nowhere to sit and eat, but I was impressed by the friendliness of the staff and the speed by which they made the sandwich. -- Italian Sandwich: A heavy beast of a sandwich with a lengthy ciabatta roll stuffed with sopressata, salami, capicola, hot capicola, mortadella with pistachios, asiago cheese, arugula, tomato, onion, seasoned oil, pickles, and hot peppers. --- All of the flavors came through and the meats seemed of very high-quality. The pickles were more noticeable than the hots, but easy to adjust next time. The cheese tasted better as it went along, probably getting closer to room temperature where it really shines. --- The flavors and textures were all impressive with the one exception of the ciabatta-- a little on the firm side, but that could be symptomatic of my late Sunday visit. I give them a pass for that and applaud this VERY good sandwich. --- Incredible value! This had to weigh at least 3 pounds and could easily have fed two people, and for only slightly more than a McDonald's "value" meal. Normally, I would wait and try it again before reviewing, but the city of Lynn isn't easy for me to get to, so now it is and it's an easy 4. The only things holding them back from a 5 are the lack of parking, seating, and toilet.

Solid 4 stars! Interior was reminiscent of local, family owed restaurants in Germany, Austria, or…read moreTuscany. Service was great, especially from young servers. The food? Made to order veal with a wonderful tomato sauce. Bucatini? YES! The forbidden pasta (https://orderisda.org/culture/food-wine/reason-behind-bucatini-shortage-across-u-s-may-surprise-you/). So few. Restaurants in the United States serve this pasta.

This use to be one of my favorite restaurants. During corvid I came and ordered takeout food (that…read moreI didn't want) to make sure it remained open. Recently the quality has gone down. Friday night I went in around 7:30 pm after the concert crowd had left. I ordered 1/2 dz oysters that took 1/2 hours to come out. For dinner I ordered the steak (medium well) with potatoes and broccoli. After 40 minutes I asked about my food. The potatoes and broccoli were cold. My steak was rare and cold inside. Instead of discounting my meal I was asked if I wanted to take it home. Absolutely not! I understand that it under new management. I will not recommend this restaurant. The quality has gone down!

The food was good. The service was great, The restaurant…read morejust needs a really good cleaning. What a shame, simple things vacuum wipe things down get a service in there. It would change the whole atmosphere. I would love to go back.

Highly Recommend. Never a bad meal. Food and service always on point. My favorite is the Chicken…read moreMarsala w/tortellini.

Paradiso Ristorante 15 Railroad Ave, Swampscott…read morehttp://www.paradisoristorante.net/ Once again the food and service were top-notch at Paradiso Ristorante in Swampscott but the big story here is the new and spectacular dining room! The new dining area is spacious, welcoming, and as good as anyone else's around the North Shore! It quite possibly may even be the best! I highly recommend that every one make it a point to check this place out ASAP. Click on the link above to make a reservation.

What a fun place! Decor was intimate, dark, cozy. Bar area large and large dining room in the…read moreback. Bartenders were great, especially Sarah, who took care of our growing party graciously! I, unfortunately, did not get pics of everything, too much chatting and catching up with friends. Apps were the mozzarella fritte, and scampi shrimp - both delicious and delicate. Their in house homemade bread was divine. I don't know what everyone got in party, but hubs and I split this breaded chicken over fusilli and wine sauce, mushrooms, spinach, and cheese. The chicken was insanely tender, nice bread crust! This is a great place for a group but maybe next time will be intimate date night with the hubs. Kudos, Paradiso!

I made it! I have been wanting to get to Monte's for a long time. Finally made it today and it was…read morewell worth it. We pulled up and immediately saw the side parking lot was busy and full. I was able to get a spot right near the bridge to run in and get my take-out order. Upon entering, I realized it was "cash" only. I was a bit aggravated but that is the business's decision and that goes place to place. Who am I to decided how they would operate. Anyway, there is an ATM machine right in the lobby for customers with debit cards, credit cards or some other way to pay. My two cheese pizzas (one with extra sauce) was ready when I arrived so I got my cash and was out of there. When I finally was able to eat the pizza with my wife...boy, we were both happy and excited. The pizza was awesome. Great crust, fresh dough, awesome sauce and fresh cheese. I liked the size of the pizza and the price reflected that! Monte's has tables and booths inside but I took my to go, after a long day at the beach. They also have a bar. I would say 10-12 seats with Keno and a big TV. The service was swift and the lady that I dealth with was great! Price: low (this day and age) Vibe: easy going....family orientated Pepsi/Coke: I am not sure, I did not get a drink because they only offered 2 liters. Parking: Easy and some street parking, if needed Will I be back: Definitely, if I am in the area, I would be sure to be back

Hmmmm. This is a tough one. Visiting the area from Texas, I came here like others based on the 10…read morescore from One Bite. I can only assume Portnoy either has a connection to this spot or he lost a bet. I did the lunch special, half pepperoni pizza and a side salad. For the price, $9.50, it was fine but not worth the drive. I'd rate it 5.1; very thin, almost no sauce and greasy. The salad was fine. The waitress was an older lady, very Boston but friendly. She is what kept this from a 2 star review. Like others mention, parking is tight and the place seems to attract an older crowd. I watched an old man back into a truck while leaving. So be careful where you park.

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.

Amazing 10/10 short rib rav and a great epping atmosphere also the chicken Marsala was absolutely…read moreDevine! Highly recommend! Oink, John Pork

June 6, 2026 My…read moreparents and I went to Petrillo's tonight and IT WAS AWESOME. Our server, Suzanne, is part of the family and she took great care of us. She was patient and kind and took the time to understand what we needed. We ordered cocktails... because tonight was the last night I could before I re-start chemotherapy. Both my father and I ordered the Sangria ($14.00) ... And it was *amazing*. Honestly, it was the best I've had since my best friend and I drank together at a Flamenco restaurant in Montreal in June of 1985. My mother ordered the house dry red wine ($10.00) I didn't taste it and she didn't mention whether it was good or not. We ordered one Ceasar Salad ($10.00) and it was both really generous and incredibly delicious (see photo). My parents and I split it three was and it was plenty. The tang of the dressing really worked against the sardines and garlic. I'd definitely go back for more of that!! For dinner, my mother ordered the beef special.... Beef Braciole ($33.00) in an epic sauce. She loved it... but definitely could not finish it!! She brought the leftovers home (as did my father and I). My father ordered the Veal parmigiana ($29.99) and it was a massive, almost overwhelming plate of food (photo attached). He loved it (as did I when I tasted it!). For me?? I ordered the Pollo Vodka Bella Napoli ($26.99 - photo attached). It was a huge, almost overwhelming bowl of food and it was amazing. Deep, rich flavor with mushrooms, bacon, shallots, and tender chunks of chicken. The noodles we all ordered were the home made & hand-made fusilli that are produced in-house. I think that if a chef is going to spend the time necessary to make noodles, you should savor them... and that's what we did. Suzanne offered us a chance at dessert, but we declined, since we knew that if any of us ate a bite more, we would hit critical mass and destroy at least the surrounding block. The only weak point we encountered was the bread. It was weak, drab, and lacking in taste and character. They could do much better on that. Our bill, with taxes, was $162.62. With tip, it came to $195. Totally worth it!

Not from the area but came here for a birthday dinner for my husband while we were traveling and…read morethis place is phenomenal. The drinks are out of bounds. Husband had a s'mores espresso martini and I had a red sangria and both were excellent. Complimentary focaccia and oil dip were amazing. For a starter we tried the truffle whipped ricotta with crostini and I thought I died. I've never experienced a started like that and it had me excited for my main. I chose the Chicken Caprese and husband had Fusilli Campagnola. My chicken was so flavorful and the balsamic glaze was chefs kiss. Husband's pasta was cooked to perfection and absolutely delightful. There was no room for dessert so we took Oreo tiramisu to go and omg...do not skip a dessert from this restaurant! The service was excellent. So much so I stopped at the front on the way out to leave my compliments with the host staff. Ambiance it's lovely. The restaurant almost seems out of place for the area. Inside is beautiful with an events space and outside seating was available with heaters. If I'm ever back in this area I will make reservations again. 10 out of 10 I'm my humble opinion.

very noisy & very busy inside seating & at the bar. There are Tv's at the bar. I'm not sure if they…read morehave mocktails but I'm assuming they do. As I said before the server Jackie has a gift for making everyone feel special. On my way home I'll be stopping back at Toscana to have there mussel dish which is kidney friendly. Just don't dip the crostini in the sauce unless excess sodium is not an is