Not a fan. Popular locale rest. Food is ok, service is rough. Takeout is poor, they charge extra for bread? Always busy, so you decide. Not returning here. read more

The food was good, but what really turned me off was the service. My boyfriend and I went for an early dinner on a Monday. The server had acted as tho we were a huge inconvenience. Never smiled, never told us her name. She dropped the food and walked away. Both of our drinks were empty and we had to flag her down to get more. The entire dinner was uncomfortable. We didn't stay for dessert because it was a horrible atmosphere. Now mind you, there was one other table in the restaurant. First and last time for this place. read more

For us poor NH folk this was a real treat close to the Wrentham outlets. Way better than any of the chains around and no drive into Boston--win win! We shared a bottle of the montepulciano, and shared a Mediterranean salad, with their slightly sweet homemade dressing. Their bread and oil was also lovely. I ordered the Chicken Portobella, which was phenomenal. Tomato-y earthy and full of flavor. Amazing. Don't let the squid ink linguine freak you out. We also got the chicken fra diavolo, which was fresh and peppery. Delicious. I will have to come back so I can eat more things off the menu! Basically it's North Wnd quality in Wrentham. AMAZING. read more

Cafe Assisi - Italian Near Me - Wrentham, Massachusetts

This weekend I had one of those serendipitous meals stumbling into a random place in a strange neighborhood, only to discover it's one of the best places I've ever eaten. My husband and I went with a friend to the Wrentham outlets and needed some sustenance before the long drive back to Boston. Cafe Assisi looked decent online, but when we got there ... WHOA. There was a crowd waiting when we walked in, but the atmosphere was so welcoming. The staff set us up with drinks -- delicious red wine and a pumpkin martini. While we waited, we checked out the adorable couples of all ages canoodling over red sauce pasta. It took us a long time to decide on our order because everything looked so delicious, but I ended up with lobster ravioli with red sauce and I would recommend it 1000%. All the food was fine dining quality for Vinny T's prices. And I've been daydreaming about their bread and seasoned oil ever since. On the way home, we decided that from now on the Wrentham outlets will just be the place we stop on the way home from Cafe Assisi. read more

I have been here twice for dinner and really enjoyed both evenings! The shrimp pizza was very good, and the butternut squash ravioli in cream sauce was even better!! The staff is always friendly and attentive. The restaurant and bathrooms are very clean. The prices are also reasonable. They do get very busy so be sure you call for a reservation. read more

Came for a late lunch after outlet shopping down the road. Was here a few years ago and had a good experience so I figured coming back. Wife and son was with me and we all had the same issues with our dishes. There was an alcohol taste to all our dishes as if the wine and vodka wasn't thoroughly cooked out of our dishes. I had the Chicken Mediterranean and the eggplant wasn't heated through. The Chicken Parms ordered had a sauce that was good but sweet. read more

Wow, this place was out-friggin-standing. We stopped in here on Sunday evening on our way home from the Cape to meet a friend who lives in the area. When we got there we were surprised to find that it would be a 45-minute wait for our party of three, but luckily some seats opened up at the bar after only about 10-minutes. I ordered a Traditional Mojito while my friends had a couple of wine samples and eventually settled on a wine that they each liked. I only mention this because the bartender was extremely friendly and helpful with her suggestions and possible wine-meal pairings. I thought that my mojito was my only "disappointment" of the evening, but in reality it was pretty good. I have pretty high standards for mojitos and I thought this one was a little syrupy but I still enjoyed it nonetheless. For my meal, I ordered the Butternut Squash Ravioli with the light butter brown sage. Holy crap that meal was outstanding. I went in there thinking that I wasn't even hungry enough to finish more than an appetizer and instead I ended up finishing up my entire meal and wiping down my plate with the leftover bread until it was spotless. I couldn't have been happier with it. Overall, I would love to find an excuse to return to this area, because any excuse to return to this restaurant would be a good one. read more

Thanks to fellow Yelper, J.G., we tried Cafe Assisi for the first time last weekend. This strip-mall Italian joint is as non-descript as they come, and there's no doubt we would have continued to drive past it on the way to the outlets were it not for the recommendation. That would have been a real shame. As I've said in some of my other reviews, we've been on a constant search for good ethnic food since moving to the 'burbs. Though we knew there must be good Italian out here somewhere, it had successfully kept itself hidden from us until last weekend. First, the setting. In the tradition of many fine Italian restaurants, this place is small and no frills. It can't seat much more than 20, if that. I'm told that the place fills up quickly on the weekends, and I'm sure that's true. However, we called ahead on a Friday evening and were seated at 5:30 (with the early birders and other parents of wee ones) with barely a wait. The good news is that this place clearly does a significant take-out business, so if no table is available, the food is still an option. Like I said, you didn't come here for the view anyway. The restaurant brings an assortment of fresh baked bread to the table. The garlic oil placed on every table is way better than the sum of its few and simple parts. Skip the butter and douse the bread with this liquid gold (you weren't looking for a healthy meal were you?). We started our meal with the Rollitini di Bolognese (breaded eggplant rolled and stuffed with Bolognese and cheese). Off the charts good. The kids and adults alike were left wanting more. I think a Bolognese is the ultimate pasta sauce -- amazing when it's made right, beyond disappointing when it's not, which is most of the time. I was sorely disappointed that I hadn't ordered the Pappardelle Bolognese as my entree after I took my first bite of the Rollitini di Bolognese. My wife ordered the Gnocchi alla Pesto (gnocchi with roasted red peppers, arugula, and a pesto cream sauce). The dish was rich and satisfying with great, pillowy, handmade gnocchi. Order this dish knowing that you'll be sharing with the table -- which is just fine given the wash basin-sized bowl they serve this in. I ordered the Cannelloni Frutti di Mare (cannelloni stuffed with seafood and cheese served with shrimp and scallops in a vodka sauce). Wow! I'm a pretty harsh critic of these types of dishes, so it was a surprising order for me. However, it looked interesting (I'm always a fan of vodka sauces and seafood) and our waitress lit up like a Christmas tree (or Hanukkah bush, if you prefer) when I mentioned that dish, so I ordered it. This was another outsized portion that required a doggy bag (though, in the interest of full disclosure, the leftovers barely had time to chill in the fridge before they found themselves being heated up for a late-night snack - I mean, c'mon, we ate at 5:30 for the love of God!). We ended the meal with a piece of peanut butter pie and a piece of Heath Bar cake (I wouldn't have felt right submitting a review without sampling the desserts -- a real sacrifice that demonstrates my dedication to thorough and proper reviews!). Both desserts were very good. I was happy I saved most of the pie for an after-workout snack the next day. Sure, I may have negated the workout, but it was worth every calorie! read more

Everything from the bread to the dessert is amazing. All the employees are so welcoming. You feel like you are at home. Great drinks,people and of course the food is perfect every time. Love read more

Service was polite but slow. Sweet potato pizza was ok Shrimp scampi was served in a bowl with scampi "soup" which I had never seen before. It was pretty obvious that they used cocktail shrimp and added it to the dish at the end. No way those shrimp saw any garlic in the pan. I might try cafe asisi again and order something different, maybe I just didn't order wisely read more

Once I found this place, I haven't been able to stop going. My favorite is the sweet potato ravioli, which I've ordered every time I've been. It is served with veggies, always had been squash and zucchini. Tonight it was filled with green pepper (which I detest) but which also was too strong for the dish & took over the flavor completely. I ordered through a service, but had I been there, I would've had to send it back. One entree is for tomorrow, but looks good. I also ordered a tiramisu - for $5.50, the piece is so thin, the end was cut off, definitely a child sized portion. read more

This is the best Italian food I have had in the Boston-Providence area. Every dish I have had (calzone, pasta, pizza, meatballs, etc) has been outstanding. Drawbacks...they don't take reservations and the place is tiny so wait can be long.... read more

My boyfriend and I went up for an impromptu dinner. We made a res for 7:45. When we arrived, it was packed to the gills. We were directed to the bar to order our wine while waiting. It took 20 min. to get a wine order in. Our two top was ready 8:15. We ordered the insalata caprese, a pepper stuffed proscuitto salad for my boyfriend and we shared the mushroom ravioli. LOVE the bread and dipping oil. The salad was good. The ravioli was a smaller portion than expected compared to the entrees others were enjoying. The flavors were ok, nothing amazing. I wanted to love our dining experience much more but it still is a place I would be eager to try again, on a much quieter night. read more

Overall this place is a great value and I'm writing this review after a second visit. Our first visit was great, the appetizer was outstanding and the main meal was also very good. That first visit would likely rate 4 stars. Now to visit two. Appetizer was very good and the main meal was good although I felt my dish which was a diablo style was considerably under spiced but the experience is where they lose a star. When I received the main entree the dish was chipped and looked almost dirty although I think it was just wear marks. We were in a hurry so I was not going to ask for a new plate although it made our dining experience less appetizing. I pointed out the problem to the waitress and then again to the manager when he came around and both of them seem unconcerned and neither asked if I would like a replacement entree. My wife and I dine out a lot and I have never received a plate that looked like this and we were taken back by the lack of concern. This is just poor customer management and hence the loss of a star. Let's contrast that to a another restaurant we frequent and visited last week. The waitress took 15 minutes before she arrived at to our table which is a long wait, she apologized profusely an explained that the table was mistakenly unassigned. But here is the difference; when the check came she explained that she took 10% off the entire check for the inconvenience - That is customer service! and that is the type of restaurant we like to keep going back to. read more

We visited this hidden gem (at least for us) few times now. It's always a wonderful and exceptional food. Before I forget I'm a vegetarian and their vegetarian options are good. You might need to tweak it for your needs, but it does come the way you look for. My wife orders chicken and some sea food and it is always a quality food and an excellent taste. We also tried their vegetarian pizzas and calzone. I am not a big fan of calzone but you won't be disappointed with their calzone. Tiramisu as dessert is also nice and right on the mark. Wonderful food and satisfactory service. The only downside is space which is a crunch. It adds the pain in winter when you gotta wait to get seated. But it's definitely worth to wait and feel congested for the best tasting food you might ever have. Their refills are not free. read more

We were on our way to the Wrentham outlets and wanted a nice meal first. We YELPED Wrentham and Cafe Assisi popped up. What a find! Everything was wonderful. The bread was great, the oil mixture was terrific (and I usually don't like the oil dips). We ordered the soup special it was like an Italian wedding soup (meatballs & pasta) It was fabulous. The Caesar salad was wonderful with plenty of large anchovies. Huge portion, so my husband and I shared. For our main course we ordered the Chicken Marsala. It was perfect; deliciously sweet. 5 Star for the food. 4 Star for the service and atmosphere. If I am ever near Wrentham again, this will be my go to restaurant. read more

I came here on the recommendation of a co-worker who shared that this is a favorite of hers for take out. The reason she gets take out is because the restaurant is pretty small, so make sure you go early. My mom and I arrived on a Thursday around 5ish for dinner and were maybe the third group there. By 6 there was a growing line and we saw a lot of people coming in for take out or ordering some of the prepared foods from the counter. My mom and I first decided to share two appetizers. We had the seafood stuffed roasted red pepper and the asparagus wraps. The sizes were huge and both were everything we had hoped for. We could have been full with just our apps but then it was on to our meals... I can't remember what my mom's meal was, but she was really happy with it. I had the Veal Carciofi which was great with a solid balance of favors. I am a sucker for anything with artichokes and black olives and this dish did it for me. Our waitress gave me this as her recommendation over another dish, and I am glad I took her advice. Plenty left for a second meal too. We shared an order of tiramisu for dessert. A perfect ending to a really satisfying meal. I'll be back to try some other options here. read more

my then-fiance and mother had eaten at Cafe Assisi a few times, and very much enjoyed our experiences. the food is incredibly fresh and delicious, and service is attentive without being overbearing. having had such a good time before, we decided to have an important family dinner here, the night before our recent wedding. we were a party of 13, and pre-ordered some salads, appetizers, and desserts. we left the entree choice up to each individual person. Cafe Assisi was very accommodating to our reservation, and the service by Alma was impeccable. she was friendly, upbeat, and thorough, making sure our every need was met. all of the food was fantastic in quality, and our entrees all came out at the same time (not easy to do in that tiny kitchen for 13 people!). i know Cafe Assisi is small, but they did an incredible job of hosting our dinner, and i'm grateful they did. love, love, love this place for its wonderful fresh pasta, and all its tasty dishes. read more

We've been going here for years and it's always been amazing. I've been over 15 times and had a good meal every time. I probably haven't reviewed it yet because I didn't want you taking my table. But now that they've expanded I guess I can share. My favorites are the Chicken Parm, Chicken Fra Diavolo, Pappardelle Bolognese Everything is always good. We usually end up with Ana as a server and she's very good. read more

This was a very pleasant surprise. The food was very high quality and generous portions to say the least. Great service also. I would definitely go regularly but need to be careful about what I ordered as the prices were a little higher than I expected. Huge selection of great looking dishes on the menu! Given the lack of decent local restaurants in this general area, I was very happy to discover Assisi. read more

I love this place. I go just for the Carbonara, it's wonderful. They are limited for seating, so unless you get there early, expect to stand and wait. But, you can have a beer or a glass of wine while you do. read more

This place is fantastic. I've sampled a few meals from here which I don't know the names of, a gnocchi, a penne dish with sausage, olives, chicken and shrimp, and the lasagna were sampled. All were fantastic. The gnocchi had a soft consistency to it, and the flavor of the sauce was great, with basil and garlic. The penne dish was also really good. The chicken, shrimp and sausage were cooked perfectly, and so was the penne. The lasagna was also very good with the right amount of cheese and sauce and meat, accompanied with two great meatballs. But my rave review comes from the meal I just had which was the Mediterranean Chicken. It was phenomenal. It had everything I loved in it, spinach, cheese and squid ink pasta. The chicken was cooked perfectly with an amazing flavor, and the sauce had a lot of garlic. The spinach soaked in all of the flavors of the sauce and added it's own flavor and the squid ink pasta (though overpowered to taste the pasta's flavor) was cooked to perfection and was the perfect conduit for the sauce and cheese. This place is really great and their appetizers looked delicious and I hope I can come back and try more cuisine from this place. If you're looking for upscale Italian food, this is the place to go. The portions are really good, too. (The only issue is the place is small so seating on a Saturday night was impossible without a reservation, but the take out option was really fast so we just got food to take home which is a plus). read more

I came here for the first time with my mother for a casual dinner on a Tuesday summer evening and we were more than happy! The food is absolutely magnificent - the calamari was perfectly cooked and seasoned (and large enough to be a meal on its own), the butternut squash ravioli was sweet and savory and had perfectly cooked veggies, and the chicken (in the chicken Mediterranean) was so tender we could cut it with a fork and it LITERALLY (according to my mother) melted in your mouth. The wait staff was great too - attentive and helpful and didn't rush us, even when it got busy. There is also a generous beer and wine selection. And don't let the ambiance fool you! The atmosphere is casual - it looks like a deli/pizzeria upon first glance - but the quality of food and service is better than several up-scale restaurants I've been too. I wouldn't say it's a *great* first date sort of place (if romantic ambiance is your thing), but definitely a great place for a relaxing evening and a delicious meal with friends or family. My only complaint: I wish it were closer to my house so I could go more often!! read more

A must visit. The restaurant is comparable to North Beach in San Francisco ("Little Italy"). I had the Chicken Mediterranean. Layered chicken breast, ricotta, spinach, and breaded eggplant on bed of squid ink pasta with marinara sauce. The squid ink pasta is the best I have had to date. And the portions are more than generous. You definitely get your money's worth. The wait staff is friendly and attentive. I walked in a little after 6pm and in no time the restaurant was full and there was a wait. Definitely arrive early! They are worth the wait!!! read more

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A solid meal and a great place to have a relaxing dinner with friends. Friendly staff and cozy setting, we were glad to have a reservation and get seated promptly. Good wine menu. We loved the Calamari Fritti appetizer. All four meals were nicely presented and plentiful. I had, and thoroughly enjoyed, the Capellini com Gamberi. The others enjoyed the tuna and veal specials and the Chicken Marsala (a staple done well). One huge slice of Chocolate Torte with four forks was very well received (and devoured). Definitely worth coming back for more! read more

Cafe Assisi - Tuna steak special. Pan seared to perfection! - Italian Near Me - Wrentham, Massachusetts

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Foods good, not north end Italian. Veal was excellent. Calamari for $13 was mostly Arugula. Tiramisu not recommended. If you want tiramisu Villa Roma in Harwich or closer, 360 pizza in Franklin. Get the Cannoli... Tried again $26 seafood fra Diablo, 2 shrimp, two scallops 4 tiny clams ( never saw clams this small ever) lots of pasta. It's roulette, some dishes will feed an army (chicken eggplant, pork shank), others not so much. Interesting how there's a five star rating after every 3 /less star..... read more

Always a great meal in a very pleasant and cozy environment. Cant beat the menu or the quality of the dishes.

Always delicious and super friendly staff. We have gotten takeout, catering for a small group and dined in. All excellent. It's small and hard to get a table, but so worth the wait! read more

Amazing authentic Italian cuisine. Not only is the food delicious, but the staff is friendly and accommodating. The take-out is just as good as dining in, and the lunch sandwiches are so good. read more

Small but authentic italian place in Wrentham. Great for locals but do not take the trouble to drive there just to try the food! Chef has changed, but menu is still authentic. Enjoy read more

After hearing a lot of positive reviews we decided to pop in here for an early dinner to avoid the crowds. We arrived at 3:30pm and there were only a couple of people dining at this time. Seems we timed it perfect. After a little back and forth indecision between the bartender and the young man who greeted us, we were seated on the "bar side" of this quaint little restaurant. My wife had the spinach ravioli and I had chicken parm. The food came out fast and hot. Although my wife said her dish was a little salty from all the prosciutto, she said it was still very good. The chicken parm was top notch with delicious sauce made from fresh ingredients. The linguine was cooked perfectly. The bread that came before the meal was some kind of brown, sour dough. Eh. Neither of us liked it at all. Terribly chewy and flavorless. Our main gripes have nothing to do with food. Our waitress, while pleasant enough, was pretty much AWOL through the whole meal. No refills on the water. When she brought the entrees she walked away without clearing the empty bread basket and bread plates. (The table was tiny) She checked on us once by calling to us from across the room "Are you two all set over there?" She handed us a check without so much as a thank you. Again, I don't think she was trying to be rude, just seemed a little young and in La La Land. We had the entire room to ourselves and we were seated in the back corner next to what I can only assume was a dish clearing room. Our entire meal we had to listen to our waitress and her fellow employees laugh and carry on. Three stars is too low and four really is too many based on the service, but they get four anyway because the food was really good and the prices very reasonable. read more

We've tried many things on their menu and it is simply the best! No complaints whatsoever. Service is awesome and kind. Food is just simply amazing! read more

We had dinner here and a stray cat walked through the front door, into the dining area, and into the kitchen. Disgusted, I asked a server about it, and she joked that the cat worked there! Apparently, this cat comes and goes as it pleases in and out of the restaurant including the kitchen. They can keep the straggly cat, but they will not have me as a customer. The food is okay...standard mid-range Italian restaurant fare, but I can't get past the cat. read more

This was my first time here and wasn't disappointed.... A hidden gem The place is small but as in the North End most of the good ones are... We sat at the bar which only had about 6 seats but enjoy talking to the other patrons... I had the haddock and scallops... the fish was new to the menu... was a little disappointed that there were only two scallops but it was delicious! The bartender was super friendly and it was great to meet the owner who stopped by to introduce himself and asked if we enjoyed our meal. We ended with the limoncello cake....to die for! Will definitely be back! read more

This is one of our favorites ! For all of you complaining about the size and noise go to the North End and then complain. It is very quaint and ALL the staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. If you don't like to socialize the way the Old Italians did don't go. This place is awesome!!!! read more

Delicious food. I had a side salad that was bigger than most sides, with olives, cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, and a wonderful house dressing. The sandwiches are hearty (very good bread, which I suspect might be made on the premises). Good service. Good prices. A warm and welcoming atmosphere. This was my first visit, and I look forward to returning. read more

Fabulous food and drinks. Place is very small so usually a long wait but so worth it!

Cozy, great food made to order. Like being in the North End, in Wrentham. Super nice people and high quality of a small business.

Very good wine options. The apps were good, the entree was very average. Overall more than a above average experience. read more

Good food! Excellent! bambino di cibo! Cheese ravioli were excellent and they make a great cannoli. The rest of my family loved their items as well. On a hot day like today the Assisi Sangria is a treat to behold in your hand. The waitresses were talking a lot which did allow us time to eat but was inconvenient when it came to getting the bill so we could depart. Otherwise great and for lunch on Tuesdays this place is easy to get in and out of. Definitely will come again! read more

Cafe Assisi - All that remains - Italian Near Me - Wrentham, Massachusetts