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Cannoli's Restaurant - Seafood Florentino daily special - Italian Near Me - Weymouth, Massachusetts

Ok, it's not fancy but I love hole in the wall places. It's all about the food. Who care if there is a water stains on the ceiling. I order the calamari and the bruschetta for appetizers. I also had a white pizza with artichokes and shrimp. Shrimp wasn't offered as an option for pizza topping but they were more than willing to do it for me. Great food great service great views of the lake. Check it out for yourself. read more

Weymouth, MA. My boyfriend and I went to Cannolis for Dinner. We ordered the fried Whole Belly Clams with home made french fries. Both were cooked to perfection! Vinny the Owner and Chef was very nice and came over to make sure that everything was fine and if we needed anything else. This place is a hidden gem. I give it 5 stars. We definitely will be coming back! read more

Food was a little below average. Served on dusty plates, water stains on the ceiling, clutter and dust everywhere Portions we ok. This place meeds a good cleaning and organization of everything. BUT THE VIEW OF THE LAKE IS SPECTACULAR. read more

Ordered eggplant parm , they substituted gave me eggplant rollatini, sauce and ricotta was blah. My son got fettuccine Alfredo received spaghetti Alfredo. Will never go back! read more

My spouse and I regularly order from them. Our fav is the Shrimp Scampi Pizza. We also like their Vegetarian Pizza. If you have not had any before, you should absolutely have at some point. read more

Ample parking. There was one guy who greeted us and told us to sit anywhere. Also the same guy who took our order and cooked our food. I get it, its covid19. Oh yeah, he's not polite either, But im here to talk about his food. Lets talk about cannoli's food. Its not the best in town. I was happy that we didn't go ham on ordering food like we normally do. Shrimp scampi, chicken alfredo, and calamari was all "meh". Lack in flavors. Bland. The shrimps in my scampi tasted very shrimpy. Whatever fishy is to fish, shrimpy is to shrimp. It was just boiled shrimps tossed in with al dente noodles saturated in oil and butter then sprinkled with what I think was minced parsley. I could have quickly made that at home. Anyways, moving on to the chicken dish...maybe he had bulks of cream and wanted to be generous with it in this alfredo dish. It legitimately tasted like boiled food mixed in cream. Uhhh. Lets not talk about the calamari. Thats it folks. Won't see me there again. Thanks but no thanks. read more

A one-man show. I was there for a 60th celebration no air conditioning. 100° outside. The food was fine but without all the rest of what you expect in a restaurant I would never go back read more

How is this restaurant not packed on a Saturday night!?!? Food was superb, along with the outstanding service. Lasagna was exquisitely prepared, mouth watering sauce, and a sprinkle of basil on top. Great prices, and lovely specials. The decor is retro, and utterly charming. Fantastically clean and spacious. We will definitely be back, and hopefully as frequently as we would like. read more

Had a very disappointing experience the other week. I've always been curious about this place as it sits right on the edge of a scenic pond. Went in early afternoon with two out of town friends. There was one staff person who appeared to be both chef and waiter. He was very unfriendly. The restaurant did not have air conditioning and it was stifling inside. We ordered apps and a drink. The apps were decent. I got the bruschetta--nice and garlicky but not as crisp as I prefer it. When it came time to check out, I approached the server after a long interval and he nastily told me to go back to the table and he would bring the bill. I will say the view of Whitman Pond was beautiful but I would rather eat at the Mad Hatter next time. read more

The menu here is amazing. I've been here several times... fabulous Italian dishes and pizza. Great view of Whitman's pond. The interior is dated, but comfortable.. and a nice outdoor deck in the summer. It's often quiet, which is surprising because the quality of food and service is great. Try it! (Note to owners... I'd rethink the outside sign that looks tattered and features 'fish and chips' and 'gluten free pizza'--- you should be touting your incredible Italian dishes!) read more

Judi Stanton I have been a customer of Cannoli's since the day he opened. Vinny, the owner always makes my favorite, capelli Mediterranean, which is always the best. I bring everyone here. When in the Weymouth area, take the time to stop by for lunch or dinner, you will not be disappointed. It is definitely worth the 5star. Judi I would like to update my review. Recently, there has been a new addition to the restaurant. Young Vinny, the son of the owner is now working there. What s pleasure to have him there. His great personality, along with his ability to make you feel so comfortable is a great asset to the restaurant. He is right up to snuff on everything that is offered there, such as Trivia night, karaoke night and when they have music. Stop in for a great meal and to meet Vinny. read more

Don't let the empty parking lot fool you. The food is consistently delicious. Have been doing take out for 3.5 years. I'm obsessed with the chicken gondola and caprese salad. Garlic bread not on menu but he will make it if you ask and it's so so good. North end Pizza also good! Give it a try, I bet you'll be back. read more

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Didn't want to go out tonight since we were out late the night before.. we wanted just some appetizers.. got calamari ( rubbery and frozen. It tasted like it was bought at BJ's and thrown in the microwave). Coconut shrimp, the absolute same. Ohh and the best was the bruschetta... absolutely disgusting, no fresh ingredients were used., soggy, bread was burnt and the tomatoes tasted like they were soaked in vinegar. The only decent thing we got was the pizza.. We thought we would give this place a second shot, but never again! I didn't even want to give it a 1. read more

Another nice night at cannolis . Good music had people dancing the deck . Great food and fun drinks . read more

Wow! The food was amazing! We used Door Dash. Our food arrived hot and the food looks fresh. We ordered the Chicken Piccata and the Veal Bolognese. My husband and I almost finished it all. Portions are very generous. We will absolutely order from Cannoli's again! read more

This has to be the South Shore's best kept secret! My wife and I were looking to grab a quick meal the other day and stopped by Cannoli's on Whitman's Pond. I've been to the restaurant several time for various functions, but never for dinner. Vinny was wonderful - just the right attention - no hovering, but there when we needed anything. My wife had the chicken piccata and I had chicken marsala. Both were incredible! Plus, it's affordable - around $65 for the two of us (including two glasses of wine!) This will definitely become one of our go to places! read more

Been eating here for 20 years. Today I had the lasagna. Perfect, just enough cheese, and his tomato sauce is the best since I was in Southern Italy, homemade with nice chunks of fresh tomatoes. Vinny sometimes will sell quarts of his tomato sauce. I keep them in my freezer, made my own chicken parm last night with his sauce, just amazing. read more

I'm not sure why this place isn't packed every night the food is amazing. Every single thing I've ever ordered here is authentic and delicious - will return! read more

I'm a delivery man for door dash. I went to pick an order up in January 2021 and there was about 30-50 unmasked party members in the dining room. I guess it was a bachelor party or something but the only person working was the bartender behind the crowd of unmasked people. I checked the kitchen for someone who could help me with my take-out order but there was no hostess or employee in sight. Awful management skills in my opinion. I've had other bad experiences here be careful. read more

This place always looks deserted and now I know why. The man was so incredibly rude, like we were bothering him (we were the only ones there for lunch at 1pm). The food was mediocre at best. We came for the lovely view but will never be back. read more

Drove by this place this weekend. Couldn't believe it is still open!! Great atmosphere and really pretty views over water. These are the 2 and ONLY redeeming things this restaurant has to offer. Been waiting for this place to close it's doors, so that a killer restaurant/bar will nab this excellent property. read more

Always great food and personal service at Cannoli's. A true hidden gem with plentiful al fresco seating overlooking Whitman's Pond. read more

Cannoli's Restaurant - Nice night for a date at Cannoli's - Italian Near Me - Weymouth, Massachusetts

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Last night I went there with 2 other Italian buddies which was about our 5th visit. It was not as pleasurable as the past year's experiences had been. The place was empty (it was a Monday night ...so you might expect that). Rather than nice soothing music ( Italian recommended for this type of fare ), there was loud "rap" music playing. We thought we went to a "late night club" in Boston and were waiting for some "chickies" to arrive ! It was very distracting and actually quite annoying. The decor has always been nice and the food was very acceptable. We did have to keep reminding the server to bring us things like a serving fork and spoon for our anti pasta, oilive oil and/or butter for our bread, cream for our coffee, etc. ( the little things that you automatically expect ). We've frequented this place because of its location to where the 3 of us live and it provides a good centrally located meeting spot. I'm sure our next dinner will be Italian, but, probably elswhere. read more

OK so apparently I'm the only one that likes this place. I'm OK with that. More Italian food for me. So Cannoli's is in a nice little spot next to Whitman's pond that has never really done very well - there have been half a dozen restaurants here over a decade or so. I am surprised that Cannoli's has lasted here as long as it has. The inside decor is nice, they have some tables over by large windows so you can look over the pond while you're eating, and there are several booths, too. We have never had to wait for a table, even on a weekend night. It seems like a family business - some older kids hanging out doing homework and the waitstaff are friendly with each other. I kinda like it. Anyway - the important thing is the food. My boyfriend and I usually get the Asiago Cheese Wedges for an appetizer - they come drenched in yummy marinara with some fried linguine, which is supposed to be for decoration but I love to munch on it because it is chewy and crispy all at the same time. He always gets a large meatball pizza - that way he makes sure he has some to take home and I can steal a slice, too. The crust is thin and crispy and the sauce is chunky with good spices. My brother has had the Tuscan tips, which were pretty yummy, but my favorite is the Cavatelli Capnisto - pasta with smoked mozzarella and grilled eggplant. MmmmmmMMMMMmmmmm. Portions are large and you will definitely have leftovers to bring home with you. As for the drinks - not a drinker myself but my cousin says they make a mean gin & tonic and aren't light on the gin part. He was pleased. Overall - this may not be the place to bring someone you are trying to impress, like on a first date or something like that, but it's a good choice for a nice dinner out with your sweet baboo or the family (they seem pretty kid-friendly). Never had anything I wouldn't eat, never had trouble with the staff. read more

My girlfriend and I decided to give this place a try on Saturday night. It's right down the street from where we live so I'm surprised it took us over a year to eat there. Anyway the food was not great and the service wasn't either. The place was dead for a Saturday night and I can see why. I ordered the manicotti, and one of the ends on one of them wasn't fully cooked. It looked like they were frozen and then boiled, where this end wasn't submerged in water. My girlfriend ordered linguine with clam sauce and it was unremarkable. Her fork was dirty. To end dinner we ordered cappuccinos and they took about 15 minutes to make, which is too long when the restaurant is empty. Worst of all, they tasted more like milk than espresso. It tasted like a milkaccino. The atmosphere is not that much worse than the food. The music is loud, and inappropriate for a dining experience. I don't want to hear the depressing "In the arms of an angel" while I am eating coconut shrimp. Fail. In addition, the chef stares out from the kitchen and it makes you feel uncomfortable. Our waitress was nice and meant well, but if you work at a family style restaurant, cover up some of those gangster tattoo$. read more

The wife and I went to dinner here last night about 6pm. I was a little concerned because I never see a lot of cars here in the parking lot. That's usually a bad sign. Trying to remain optimistic we decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did. We had the stuffed clams as an app. They did a great job with those. I got a seafood dish over pasta with a cheese cream sauce which was excellent. I do t remember the exact name of the dish but it was on the daily special list. My wife got the chicken broccoli and ziti with oil and garlic sauce. Also very good. We got a couple of cannolis to go which we had later last night. Scored again. We will be back soon and hope to see more people try it and have the same good food and service that we had. read more

Pros: nice, updated decor. Decent pizza and beer. Cons: rude waitstaff. Oddly laid out dining area. No one is ever here. There were 4 cars at 6:30 on a Friday. Pretty sad. read more

Ate here on a weekday afternoon, around 3 and the bar was full and the restaurant empty. The best to explain it is this is an old man bar with a restaurant attached. I can only speak to the one time I went but it was not good. The bartender was our server as well and she was good, no issues at all. She was prompt, friendly and attentive. The food was okay, nothing to write home about. Will not go back, just not an enjoyable experience. read more

Authentic Mediterranean cuisine done well. Great staff. Super prices. All food is fresh. Pizza is the best in Weymouth.

This is one of my favorite places for one specific thing - the bowtie pasta (with seafood and vodka sauce). I love it. My fiancee loves it. That and a good, strong drink (rum and coke) makes this a nice dinner place. Sometimes the ambiance can be a little confusing and uncomfortable when they are empty. And many times they are understaffed. The view and decor of the inside is extremely pretty though. The lake is beautiful at night and it is nice when there are people there at the bar (good crowd). I have never stayed away from the dish I order though. My fiancee has tried chicken, and other dishes. I am happy with anything on the specials menu (and the asiago wedges are good too). I think that if the place just didn't 'look' as empty it would do a ton better. read more

Place was DEAD on Tuesday night. They had 1 couple eating dinner. If not for the 2 dart teams, they probably would have closed. The bartender, Jen, was very nice. The pizza was okay. Not great but certainly edible. Beers are expensive at $4 for Lite, Bud, Bud light. The food the couple ordered smelled good. Empty restaurant though. Empty. read more

Our dinner here was honestly one of the worst I have ever had. We got calamari as an appetizer, which was basically fried rubber bands. The bathroom had no toilet paper and was not well maintained. For my dinner, I got a special: the chicken picatta. The chicken was definitely from a frozen package, and yet somehow with my first bite of the chicken I bit into a strand of hair. The waiter's reaction when I told him-not a word. This restaurant belongs on Kitchen Nightmares. Nothing could make me go back here. read more

PLACE IS STRAIGHT GARBAGE! Who microwaves bruschetta bread? This place does I saw it with my own eyes! Then he pours a gallon of balsamic vinegar all over my bruschetta bread that was really hard because it was in the microwave. My steak gorgonzola was terrible. The steak was very poor quality the mashed potatoes were cold. Trash Italian food at its finest. Never will I ever go back there. Overpriced crap is what I got. No wonder why your parking lot is always empty. How are they in business? read more

I stopped in here on a Thursday night, and discovered they have live music! The acoustic trio was great entertainment to go with my Caprese Salad and glass of Cabernet. They are really talented. Check them out if you're in the area. read more

Saturday night around 6:30-7:00 we stopped at Cannolis for dinner. Big mistake. First red flag was the note taped to the wall asking us to seat ourseld, which we did. We took a table near the door for the patio. 2nd red flag was the waiter who only had a couple of table, maybe 4 or 5, and he looked overwhelmed by them. He never acknowledged that we were there. We sat for about 10-15 minutes and decided to leave. We will never ever return. It's really bright for an Italian restaurant, the decor is too busy and it is completely unorganized there. read more

Been here twice now and the food is amazing! The owner does a great job and they have a good variety. There's also a small deck outside for seating over the water. Would definitely recommend to check out! read more

Garbage, just gross! I. So sad about this too. I grew up going to this place with my family on special occasions. For the past few years while living in Weymouth I've noticed a sharp decline in cars parked in the lot. For a while I thought it was closed, so did my friends. It is not the place I once enjoyed, only thing that has stayed the same is the decent view of the pond. Due to the covid emergency I've been trying to support local restaurants as best I can. I'm a member of door dash and saw that they offered a special saturday night coupon to support local businesses, so I thought I'd try them. I ordered a simple chicken marsala, which one would expect a few decent size pieces of fresh chicken, mushrooms and a rich marsala sauce with a choice of carb. However the choice of carb is not offered or even disclosed. I tried to reach my driver to ask on my behalf. No response. But what was delivered I thought must've been a mistake, as it looked literally like table scraps dumped into a takeout tin. Broken chunks of what apparently was deemed chicken. I have no idea! Not a single mushroom was visible, no sauce at all and what was present was plain, oily looking penne pasta, which I can't stand and is a waste of chewing frankly! When I called to ask what happened and that I wasn't prepared to eat this concoction the manager or whoever answered replied with a loud and belligerent tone. He told me if I didnt want to eat it to bring back if I didnt like it. I said I just wanted my money refunded as it was already almost 8:30 and wasnt planning to go out. Who does that? Clearly this place is no longer owned and operated by the original owner. What a shame! Someone else said they are waiting for it to be bought out so it can become something special again. I guess I'll have to wait too. read more

I was looking for a place with a view, and this one has a beautiful view of Whitman's Pond (not shown accurately on map). I took several elderly family members and the owner? Manager? was happy to accommodate their picky needs. We all enjoyed the food. There is also a huge deck outside, though it was too chilly for us to take advantage of it. Honestly, it's the only place in the area with a view, aside for that celebrity owned place in Hingham whose high prices we weren't interested in. Next time I'm back in Massachusetts, I'll be sure to take my family back there for good food, reasonable prices, and the best views in Weymouth. read more

I had my wedding reception here on May 18th, 2014 and the owner Vinny was very straightforward and reasonable right from the start! He was great to work with! They have an amazing function room downstairs that was perfect for our small 50 person wedding! Vinny was willing to do everything for us, which made it so much easier food-wise, too! We had cheese platters as appetizers, and they were great. He definitely used authentic cheeses, no cheap stuff. We had a buffet style dinner with salads, rolls/butter, meatballs, chicken parm, sausage caccitore, and pasta. It was all great, everyone loved it! The cake that he did was DELICIOUS, and looked exactly like the picture I had provided. This place is amazing, don't drive by it, you need to try the food! And if you're planning a function, definitely go talk to Vinny about having it in their function room!!! You won't regret it! read more