Very authentic Italian Restaurant. I would recommend you talk with the server if you don't know…read morewhat to order since they are very knowledgeable. The food was tasty, even after reheating at home. The restaurant felt very cozy, like mom and pop shop and the services are great. I felt so welcome as soon as I walk into the door. Perfect for an intimate date night or a cozy getup/celebration.

Stopped by on NYE for the first time; it was a win…read more The food was fresh, tasty, and the portions were huge. You can taste the authenticity, and love, that the chefs put into the dishes. If you like authentic Italian food, you should check it out.

Huge fan of this spot - they make some of my favorite Neapolitan pizza. I'm not a repeat customer…read moreat many places truthfully, but this place has my patronage. I will say that the quality can somewhat vary sometimes. The last time I went, there was a bit too much sauce so the slices felt a bit over encumbered, but it was still really good and I can see how another person might like that. The restaurant itself is quite small so don't be surprised if you're back to back with another table if you're coming in on a particularly busy weekend. They make it work though! The service is extremely polite and is very quick with it as well! They're worth the trip for one of my favorite pizza spots in the Boston area.

walked in for a saturday night dinner. service is always upbeat and attentive…read more good as always, although today's funghi pizza was saltier than usual.

My wife and I made a reservation for a Saturday night and upon arrival were seated immediately. To…read morestart, we ordered a perfectly cooked octopus antipasti, followed by tortellini alla norcina, and for a secondi the vitello alla petroniana (we were debating between this pasta/secondi combination and the pasta bolognese/swordfish special - will have to come back to get these next time!). I don't typically eat veal, and this cutlet was perfectly balanced - rich, savory, crispy, with a pleasant (but not overwhelming) salty kick from the prosciutto and parmigiano reggiano. We also ordered the spicy broccolini, which I highly recommend for the garlic lovers out there. For dessert we had the dark cherry (amarena?) gelato, which was delicious and creamy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. We shared each dish, and it was certainly plenty of food for the two of us. Prices felt reasonable for the amount and quality of what we ordered (all of the above + 2 drinks from the bar totaled approx. $160 pre-tip). The restaurant space itself is relatively small but has enough space to move around comfortably, which made it cozy without ever getting too loud (it was a pretty full house when we went), with a balanced dim lighting. Additionally, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and the server patiently walked us through the menu and shared suggestions at our request. On a personal note I am especially appreciative of the staff, as I accidentally left without my hat, and the restaurant responded almost immediately to the message I sent through the restaurant website that same evening. Tl;dr - great menu, rich & hearty but balanced ingredients/recipes, and comfortable vibe. One really gets the impression that the husband/wife owners had a specific vision that they successfully brought into reality.

Had some nice food here the other week. This is a cute place in Woburn Center, and you do feel like…read moreyou've stepped into Italy. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, so it's a great place for date night. The Fantastic: 1. Service -- our waiter was amazing, he took great care of us. We wanted for nothing! 2. Tortellini Alla Norcina -- this was delish. It was creamy, a little funky, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. 3. Cacio e Pepe -- also delish. 4. Mussels -- perfectly cooked, big and plump, and the bread to sop up the broth was also yummy. The plates are beautiful, but I think that plating and presentation takes priority over the food sometimes: 1. Bruschetta -- this was supposed to come with a balsamic drizzle, but it was served on a wooden plate and the drizzle was tiny and thin, so there wasn't really any balsamic. The dish could have used it to help cut through the cheese. 2. Bombolone -- dry, there was not a lot of custard in the pastry, and the surrounding sauces were more decorative than helpful. We did not enjoy the mixed drinks, they were all on the sour side and watery. So I would stick with wine or beer, the wine we had was excellent. Overall, we had a really nice time and would return.

Everything about Ciao! was awesome but honestly the staff were above and beyond. So friendly and…read morevested in the food and the restaurant. I had the Salsiccia which was amazing. The peppers weren't spicy but added perfect acid to the whole pizza. The dough was amazing and it was flawlessly cooked (which for a true Napolitano pizza is a challenge) which is a good sign for any pizza from here. The wife had the Gnochetti which had the important trick of knowing to mix the gnocchi and the short rib into one amazing concoction. Trust me on this one. We closed with the Nutella pizza which I've had at numerous other restaurants and Ciao's was hands down the best ever. Make sure to save room for this... seriously. We really fell in love with Ciao! and will 100% be coming back the next time we're in town.

We chose Ciao! in Chelsea for its proximity to the airport as we were doing a drop off for an…read moreevening flight. We found the folks here to be so welcoming and genuine in their desire to provide a delicious meal and experience. This is a small casual cafe with takeout service and a small eat in space and in good weather, outdoor seating, though limited. Excellent prompt service by the charming staffers. Four of us shared the Fungi pizza and the Margherita pizza. Both were delicious with a crisp thin crust and so fresh tasting. In addition we tried a plate of their Short Ribs which tasted homemade for sure. The menu also offered several pasta choices. The desserts shared were cannoli, tiramisu and a mousse. All delicious. This is a definite "return to" pizzeria.

I only write reviews when I'm pissed, so here we are. My wife made a reservation for our 20th…read moreanniversary, they had no record of that. No matter, it was empty enough at 5 on a Saturday. We started with bruschetta. Maybe slice it into pieces? Nope. I'll just destroy it. Then I got the chicken Marsala. Flavorless. Boring. My kid got the chicken fingers. They were actually decent but I had to double check the menu to make sure she was supposed to get an ice cream for dessert. The waitress was happy to give us our check. When I asked to speak to a manager, he got super aggressive and stomped over angrily saying "I'm the manager ." we asked if we were supposed to get ice cream with our kid's chicken fingers. He said "take it up with your server." Thank you. You're a delight. We haven't seen our server since she gave us the check.

Absolutely delicious entree. We will be back based on that alone. We sat at the bar and the younger…read morebartender was icy/cold to the point of being rude/really unfit for that sort of role. I tried to get some humanity out of her, without success. Maybe she didn't feel well, although that begs the question of why she was working around food. The food saved the day though, and I ate the leftovers the next day, gobbled them up! We will be back!

We celebrated a coworkers retirement party for a mid lunch/ dinner time. The space has been…read morerenovated since I've been last. Very well organized and designed. The service was excellent and attentive. The food was phenomenal! Just as I remembered as a kid visiting well over 25 years ago. I was impressed with their hospitality for salad, bread and appetizer offerings before the main course. They kindly offered a kids high chair for a baby immediately which was special they welcome all ages. I'd strongly recommend your Italian food fix here!

Not too many people enjoy tripe Well our party does…read more Best around. Girls had the chicken and raviolis Our waitress as always was super

Connected to one of my favorite hotels! Nice wines and menu. Chef cooked my steak to perfection!!!…read moreI asked for grilled veggies as accompaniment and the server seemed so confused but chef accommodated and they were wonderful! I'm confused why on a Monday-before 7pm peak hours when I asked for a table for one I was offered the crappiest little corner table which I accepted ...but why??? I finished my meal and the check was presented before I finished my wine...I ordered another but what's the rush people??? There is no one here... When the service matches the food will Be a really cool spot to frequent! Time for training on reading the room...

I'm back in town visiting friends, and we decided to go to Posto. We were fortunate to get a table…read morefor 3 at 7:45 on a Friday night. We split the mushroom pizza, the warm olives, the octopus, and the burrata. I tend not to express myself using superlatives, but everything was just plain outstanding. Flavorful, spicy olives, melt in your mouth burrata with prosciutto and apple relish, well balanced spicy octopus (chili aioli and Aleppo pepper) with bacon, grapes and either crispy prosciutto or bacon. The pizza was rich but not overly cheesy, and the mushroom mix and sauteed spinach was balanced with chewy crust and a rich olive oil base. We were planning on eating more, but decided to quit while we were ahead and have the chocolate hazelnut cake for dessert. Somehow, the cake was delivered accidentally to the table next to ours, and not only was another piece brought out to us as soon as we let the server know, but they gave us a generous portion of the tiramisu to make up for the mistake. Both desserts were of comparable quality to the rest of the meal, and they disappeared quickly. For the quality and quantity of the food, the meal was an excellent value. It is a little noisy in the room, with music and hard surfaces, but despite that, we were able to talk without raising our voices, and the service was a gracious team effort. The deliciousness of the food offset the background noise - once the food came (extremely quickly), we were so absorbed in eating and savoring it that it faded and was not annoying. Based on this experience, I would consider coming here on my next visit. Keep up the good work.

Food: Tiramisu was AMAZING! So were the drinks. Best cocktails I have ever had! Their bread was…read morealso delicious, olive oil was also great. My eggplant parm and the meatballs app were a little plain and could've used a bit more flavor. Service: They were so nice!! Food was also fast. Ambiance: Really cozy, great spot to come with friends. Had cute Valentine's Day decorations too.

Ok let me start by saying Im reviewing this based on delivery and during a snow storm... (the…read morereason for the 3 stars) I envision eating IN HOUSE would improve my score CONSIDERABLY... We were tired of being stuck in the house and tired of crappy delivery & wanted "real" food - not pizza shop food and decided despite how shytty all the delivery places have been with their practices of allowing the drivers to make multiple stops (great for the drivers - but lessens quality of food when they are making so many stops and yours is cold when you receive), I digress... we wanted real food we decided to take a chance. Mom asked for Clams Casino and who the hell even has them yet will deliver them - and sure enough we found this place - Had never heard of it before this night. Now I cant go anywhere without ordering a little bit of everything for reference, then I take 2 bites am full and then leave in the fridge for a week & then throw away, I know - not a great practice, Its just how I get down... In addition to the Clams they actually had an artichoke on the menu, you dont find them in too many places so we stocked up on all the things. OMG to start all the food was still hot, not even just warm, but hot... Portions are the Biggest, but I mean we had more than enough food. The Clams were good, Great actually, the artichoke - can you see the size of it - INSANE!!! The stuffed mushrooms were tasty but like tiny, so I could take them or leave them. next time... But tasty! THe Pizza wasnt the hottest actually and I think if it was like a tad bit warmer it would have been a 9.4 (Go Prez), but even less than hot it was GOOOOOD!!!! The pasta was good, the chicken was so flavorful and Broccoli Rabe is like my jam, and the fact that I could swap out the pasta type & broccoli type literally had me quite excited... Skip the Garlic bread! Will DEFINITELY be adding this place to the regular rotation, it was so good and will also be stopping in to try in person!

The food was amazing from the bread and oil mix to our meals !…read more It's a very busy fast paced place but everything is made to order and soo good

So delicious. Highly recommend. Definitely need a reservation. Service was great. Wine was deliciousread more

We were so grateful to secure a spot during lunch on a Friday! Connor was our waiter and was…read moreexcellent in his recommendations. We stated with the bread and buratta appetizers & two glasses of the Concerto Lambrusco. The cheese was succulent coupled with the delicate prosciutto and perfectly prepared pesto on the bread- chef kiss. I was in heaven! Next up was the grilled octopus with roasted potatoes. We finished with the bolognese pasta. We will be back and cannot wait!

It was my first evening at Boston and of course I had to hit up Little Italy to get some dinner. We…read morethe octopus which was good. I ordered a hot and dirty martini and it was meh. For my main course I ordered the little neck claims with pasta. The clams were fine, but lacked flavor. The pasta was cooked perfectly with having the right texture but the flavors weren't cohesive. Separately great, but together, it was missing something. I had high hopes with such high ratings, perhaps it was an off night?