Absolutely amazing! I couldn't get enough! Waitress and host were so nice and helpful with great personalities! I will definitely be coming back! Completely hidden gem. I'll be back even if it's only for the bread and salad! Highly recommend. read more

Cafe Assisi - Italian Near Me - Wrentham, Massachusetts

Good ol' New England warmth and well prepared food. A friend and I who grew up in the area and now live in the SF Bay Area (well known as the gastronomic center of the West) were looking for a good place for dinner while taking a break from visiting family and friends here in Massachusetts. We yelped the area and chose Cafe Assisi and are so glad that we did! I had the green salad and Chicken Francese: I generally balk at iceberg lettuce, so I'll call that unimpressive. However, the Francese was out-of-this-world great: really, really yummy. She also had the green salad -- and loved the house vinaigrette. She had the Pasta Fra Diavolo and loved it: a good amount of spice, loaded with peppers, onions and mushrooms with a lot of sauce, which was good for dipping the bread. We also each had a glass of wine: not a high-end wine list, but still a good couple of glasses (one pinot noir and one Chianti) -- maybe a ittle warm temperature wise. Portions are huge. The bread is stunning: Dereck has gone out of his way to make sure this fantastic artisan bread is on the table here. Awesome touch that makes all the difference in the world: baked from a local artisan bakery who really knows what they're doing! Ambiance of the place is refreshing. Really nice murals painted on the walls, small dining room, great display case full of yummy to-go items (eggplant rolls, baked zucchini slices, prosciuto-and-chesse-stuffed peppers, etc.). The kitchen is sort of open to the dining area, so the dining room is warm, but even in the summer heat, the air conditioners were doing a sufficient job of keeping the place comfortable. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Fantastic Eatery; only problem is they need to expand. No place to wait if you want to sit and eat.

Food doesn't get much better than this folks! Casual atmosphere, home-style Italian food, and friendly people. Love this place! Only one complaint, they use styrofoam containers for carry-out food, very bad for the environment. read more

Great food all the time! Now they just made this place bigger so it is like going to the North End style but in wrentham instead! Always great food and service!! Never been disappointed weather just swinging in for lunch , supper or having parties catered! This place is for anyone!! read more

Ungodly awesome food! The food is so fresh & creative it is a can't miss! The owner, bartender, wait staff, hostess, & even other patrons are so nice & friendly that you have no choice but to be in a good mood. The food comes out wicked fast. The quantity is unreal, I'm a big dude & I took a doggie bag home which is a very rare occasion! Only drawback is that it is small but worth any wait or tight feeling. read more

I almost don't want to write this review because I don't want this place to get any more crowded...VERY good Italian food and close to the outlets. Only two downsides: the space is quite small, so it can get a little cramped and sometimes is hard to get a reservation -- it adds to the ambiance. Also, on Sundays they open later and only serve the dinner menu. Not a huge inconvenience, just something to keep in mind. I've had most of the menu, and pretty regularly order pizza, sandwiches, and antipasto salad (amazing) to go. Such a good, family friendly, reasonably priced Italian restaurant in the area. You're safe ordering anything from the menu, but I really love the Chicken Mediterranean and the Seafood Fra Diavolo. read more

I have to give two stars because the servers were nice and appetizers edible but that's it. I really don't know how they have anything more than two stars and I feel bad because I read almost every review before choosing and was very disappointed We live in New York and have eaten in the North End so my expectations are reasonable when not in certain areas. Apps we had asparagus wraps and mozzarella and tomatoes over arugula. Both were okay but not great. I had chicken scarpariello because after the appetizers I figured I'd stay away from anything with sauce. This was covered in some sort of brown sauce that resembled Marsala. No moist chicken or crispy sausage and potatoes. It did have the peppers and onions but soggy and drenched in sauce that shouldn't be on chicken scarp to begin with. My husband had the fresh parppadelle bolognese. Pasta was fresh and the pasta was actually good but the sauce killed it. Prices are very reasonable but we would not recommend or ever go back read more

The pizza and pasta are delicious, good C/P ratio. Near the Wrentham outlet mall, which can offer you a relax meal.

Great little place! I went for lunch had the half salad, cabrese, and half sandwich, eggplant parm. It was excellent especially considering the price. The aged balsamic on the salad was very tasty. The eggplant parm was nice and light, not overly greasy which I can't stand. Hopefully I can make it back here. read more

As far as local Italian offerings, I give Cafe Assisi top honors. My parents live right around the corner from this place so I usually get the take out. The menu contains many Italian staples as well as a few appetizing dishes which I'm not sure you could find anywhere else in the suburbs. The cafe is small and every time I've been inside, it is full, cramped and pretty loud with all that was going on. I wouldn't try to dine in during prime time as I'd imagine the wait times can get pretty long. If you are semi-local, definitely give this small Italian cafe a try or two or three. You will find the authentic Italian cuisine a refreshing reprieve from the olive gardens and bertuccis of the world. read more

Cafe Assisi is a small, quaint restaurant with decent food. The food is fresh and tastes cooked to order. If you want to try something new, I would recommend going with a friend, date, or even alone. I am pretty picky about Italian food, and so far this place has been a hit. read more

I took a chance on a small cafe that from the exterior looks like a basic pizza parlor. It is far from basic. The salad is amazing...crisp and sweet dressing...the best I've ever had. The spinach ravioli is splendid. Dancing tomatoes doing the Charleston on my taste buds. Seriously, I would wear it on my skin like a nicotine patch. Whatever they are doing at Cafe Assisi they are doing right and I wish there was a sixth star to give them. read more

Delicious, piping-hot food and superb service that rivals any fancy restaurant in Boston. Yes, I'm a fan.

Great food. It is hard to wait for a to go order for lack of space (which is what I did). Good location.

I went to Cafe Assisi last weekend for the first time. Not knowing it was such a small restaurant and apparently quite popular, we didn't make reservations. We were initially told that the wait was over an hour which was a bummer. The gentleman at the counter was kind enough to offer us two seats at the bar, but we had really wanted to sit at a table. We left and were sitting in the car, trying to figure out what to do when the same man came and tapped on the window, saying he had a table for two and he could squeeze us in right now. I thought this was very thoughtful and great customer service! For an appetizer we ordered a caesar salad and plain calamari. The caesar salad was delicious! It was a homemade dressing with homemade croutons as well. The calamari was perfect and crispy, and the red sauce was divine. For the main course, I ordered the spinach ravioli pomodoro- it was appetizing and rich in flavor. I had no complaints, there were a good amount of raviolis in the dish, not like when you go out and fish through a bowl of sauce to find three or four raviolis. Here comes the downside-- My girlfriend ordered the chicken parm with sauce on the side. She took three bites of the chicken when we both realized that the chicken was considerably pink, not cooked through all the way. I felt horrible because we were sitting six inches away from people on both sides of us, and I think she felt awkward telling the waitress. As far as drinks, her margarita was refreshing and pleasant, while my sangria was way too bitter. I actually left it, I couldn't even drink it. Maybe they could tweak the recipe for that, because I'm sure it would be delicious. I thought the ambiance of the restaurant was very appealing. There were beautiful painted murals of Italy on the walls. The whole place was extremely clean, and the employees were very nice. I feel as though small restaurants have a unique character and make for a nice quaint atmosphere, however I really did not like how close we were seated to each couple next to us. It was very hard to hold a conversation, as I felt like I was sitting with four additional people. I would like to come here again and give it another try! read more

I went this place on Wed dinner. When i get there the place was already packed. I read reviews here on Yelp, reviews are great. And it is fact! This place is neat and good! I will come back soon if i can! But if you want to private space i don't recommend..... pretty jammed specially dinner time. Overall so good read more

Simply put, this is some of the best Italian you will have in Massachusetts. The sauce, gravy whatever you want to call it is great. We had the lasagna with two meatballs. Awesome. And we had the cannelloni with shrimp. Awesome red cream sauce. Only reason this isn't 5 stars is I'm not thrilled with the clientele. Meaning - I was COMPLETELY over dressed. No one was dressed up. Some Jeans and sweatshirts even. But that's okay, the food is fantastic. I can't wait to go back and try the pizza read more

This is a hidden gem ! Great food ! The wait and bar staff are fantastic ! They have a really good wine list ! would highly recommend you try it out ! Like going to the North End in Wrentham ! read more

At the advice of friends my husband andIi ate at Cafe Assisi last night. We called and had put names put on the wait list for 6:30. We took 2 beers outside to wait at the charming outdoor sitting. The wait was only about 10 minutes, as told. We ordered the calamari, which was excellent. I t was served with cherry pappers, grape tomatoes and arugula and was hugh and delicious. The calamari was not crisp, but incredibly tender!!! Marinara sauce served for dipping was very tasty!!! All in all we loved it, could have used another couple to share. Husband had penne with broccoli rabe and sausage. He breaks away from vegetarianism occassionlly, for sausage or good hot dogs!!! Again, portion hugh and very tasty. I had the littleneck clam appetizer , but made the way it is prepared when served with the linguini: in a wine, herb and broth suace. Plenty of the smallest clams i have ever seen and very good. I like my clams small. All in all very good and very reasonable; we will return. despite how loud and noisy it is. A must comment is that the service is excellent and acommadating. read more

Went in for a lunch on Sunday. Pasta fagioli was yummy. The pasta dishes we had were great and plentiful. The rustic bread & olive oil was addictive. Definitely will be back! read more

I would highly recommend this restaurant! Cozy inside but also easy and convenient for takeout. Love the Nona pizza (chicken, broccoli, Alfredo sauce). This is exactly what I think of when I think of a "neighborhood gem." read more

Stopped by on a visit to the Wrentham outlets. Will definitely make a return visit. Make sure to have a reservation due to the limited seating, and the incredible demand. Food was great, atmosphere was nice (a little loud), and the service was a bit rushed and not very attentive. We had tiramisu and cheesecake for desert... not their strongest items on the menu read more

Excellent food. I have had this place bookmarked for awhile based on the reviews I have seen. It is in a little strip mall location and doesn't look like much both outside and in. It looks like they expanded at one time to add more tables. We sat in the main space which was very tight. The tables are very close together and the tables for two are so small, that you can't fit everything at the same time. My 4 stars is for that reason. After that, everything is great. The owner greets you when you come in and is very welcoming. The service was very good. The waitress' timing was perfect from seating to drink order to apps and entrees. We started with the asparagus wrapped with prosciutto and topped with melted fresh mozzarella and roasted red peppers. It was a great appetizer. My wife had the lasagna and was very pleased. It was served with plenty of sauce on top and two meatballs. I had the risotto special. It had shrimp, sausage, steak tips, asparagus, roasted red peppers and mushrooms. It was a fantastic dish. We will definitely be back. I would just request to sit in the addition side next time as it seemed to have a little more space. read more

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Smaller restaurant but absolutely worth the squeeze. Absolutely delicious Italian food and the service was close to perfect. Only tips I can give are try to sit on the bar side of the restaurant as the other side is a bit chilly and come with a very big appetite! I will definitely be returning read more

Assisi has some of the better Italian food in the Boston area. It never disappoints. The food is always fresh and the pasta cooked al dente. They have some delicious sauces and mix traditional with non traditional. Always a good sign is an open kitchen concept. The service is very attentive. Its a very cozy and casual restaurant. You need reservations - so plan ahead . read more

Cute little place. Decent lunch selection and good food even if it's not THE best. Servers were okay but the real fun was when I moved over to their tiny bar. Becky and Duke are awesome. Next time I'm going for dinner at the bar :-) read more

Yum! Great food and fair prices! We had the chicken Mediterranean and the spinach ravioli. Would definitely order both again. They also have a very interesting looking drink menu and good prices on wine. 4 stars instead of 5 because we had to sit at a crowded bar but service was still very good! read more

This was our first time here. Somehow they did not have our reservation but had a table for us. The waitress was very helpful and accommodating with food allergies. She helped select a wine understanding what I was looking for. 4 stars for service. We choose the asparagus appetizer it looked blah when presented I expected a more roasted look but it tasted delicious. I had the veal saltimbocca, tasty, all the guests enjoyed their meals, the plate size is huge. We shared a cannoli with a birthday candle. Tasty but a little soft. We will go back. read more

The food will not disappoint at Cafe Assisi! The setting is a bit cramped but definitely worth withstanding to get a taste of the flavor and ambiance. It gets busy over the weekend so definitely worth visiting on the earlier side of the evening. Parking seem scarce in the front but they do have additional parking in the back and it seem to work for diners. If you don't want to deal with the crowd, get take out - it's still delicious! read more

The food is amazing. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the man that was working the register was all over the place. I told him I came for pick up and told him my name and he offered me the wrong food. I politely said this is not what I ordered and he scrambled to find my order. Finally found it and then handed me the same wrong order that he offered me the first time. I said I did not order this and he said "uhhh I just asked you and you said this was yours." I declined and he apologized because he's been on vacation and couldn't think straight. I paid for my food and I needed change. I waited another 5 minutes for that. Just a little frustrating. Great job on the food, though. The tomato, mozzarella and basil sandwich is my favorite! read more

Love their foods. Recommend to make a reservation since it's usually crowded and people make reservations to eat here.

First time here. Heard quite a bit lately about this place so we tried it out. Around 20 tables or so split between two dining rooms. 3 outdoor tables as well. Make reservations. Place gets quite busy early, and from what I saw, must be busy all night. Service was good, food very good. Nice Rollitini Bolognese app. first time I have one of these with Bolognese in it. Veal Parm for one entrée and a nice Fussili with gilled chicken. Tera misu to finish it off. All food was very good, plentiful and the service was good as well. A nice gem. We will be back. read more

We were shopping at the outlet and needed a quick dinner, so we stoped at Cafe Assisi. The place is good for a quick dinner. Their sauces were good but the chicken was pretty bad. If I go there again, I will choose something other than chicken. It's not cheap but decent food for $20/person. It is a whole in the wall so do not expect a great abience however, the sservice was fast and good. read more

This is one of the best little cozy spots around, great food, very casual, Nice staff too. Everything tastes good here, light on seating at peak hours read more

Ive been living in the norfolk county area for almost 2 years and this restaurant is the only italian eatery that I have tried that I enjoy. I usually get take out because its too busy to get a table. I had the butternut squash ravioli and clams in garlic sauce and both were delicious. Will try the antipasto with stuffed peppers, which look delicious as well. read more

First time here although we live very close by. We have really wasted a lot of meals eating elsewhere. Wonderful food and really nice people. Very welcoming. Great service. Food was outstanding. Can't wait to try more dishes read more

Outstanding! We sampled Chicken Francese and Chicken Parmesan. Both were prepared to absolute perfection. The restaurant is small in size, probably 15 tables, very much Boston North End ambiance and truly a hidden local gem. The bar is small with probably 10-12 seats which is in the midst of the dining room, where you can have a cocktail while waiting for your table but not a lounge where you would go separately for a drink. I highly recommend overall. read more

This is a gem of a place. Excellent quality food, reasonable prices, nice portions. Decor is casual but nice. They make their own pasta. Bolognese was heavenly, and a shrimp-and-prosciutto dish was also very good. Friendly service. Only cons: a bit loud and a bit crowded. Reservations recommended. read more

After a spring trip to Italy I have been reluctant to go out for Italian food locally as it is usually a major disappointment by comparison. Last night I took my family to Cafe Assisi and was pleasantly surprised. Food was excellent, from the salads to main courses and amazing chocolate cake. And their Sangria was superb as well. As others mentioned, the place is small, definitely call for a reservation. You will not be disappointed. Excellent culinary experience, the owner is visible and the place runs smooth despite tight quarters. read more