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    Gennaro's Eatery

    3.9 (581 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 3:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jewel D.

    Food: Chicken Gennaro Dinner (Roasted eggplant, pancetta, pesto drizzle, fresh mozzarella, crushed tomato sauce, rigatoni); BBQ Chicken Wings Ambiance: [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy and intimate[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking: Free parking lot available Pricing: Somewhat pricey Food (flavors): The flavor combination in the bbq sauce is unmatched! The chicken wings were cooked well and had an adequate amount of sauce on them. I enjoyed the pasta dish, but I was not impressed by the flavor combination. It was pretty standard. Portion size: Large Drinks: N/A The service was great! The waiters were very friendly!

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    Kiran V.

    Grabbed a take out order of chicken parm and a side salad for dinner on a Friday night. There is a separate back door where you can go solely to pick up take out orders which was very convenient. The back parking lot is very small and can get crowded though so in that case I would try to park in the lot across the side street. The chicken parm was well seasoned and breaded. The house salad was also simple and effective, did the job well. The to go meal also came with a small loaf of bread on the side which was a pleasant surprise! Overall, good food and HUGE portions that lasted me through the weekend! Will definitely go back to try more

    New England Baked Haddock

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Gennaro's Eatery in Boston was a very cute Italian restaurant with delicious food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They give you bread and oil when you sit at your table. The New England clam chowder (not pictured) was delicious. Our server told us they win an award every year for the clam chowder, I definitely recommend. The arancini is good if you like sausage. The chicken parm was the best chicken parm I have ever had in my life, definitely recommend. Our server was super nice and personable and boxed up our food for us and wrote on each of our boxed what was inside. We loved it there but couldn't eat it all because it was so much food with the bread and apps. 10/10 would recommend!

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    JJ W.

    I've never had a bad meal from Gennaro's. Chicken or Eggplant Parm are outstanding. Love their sicilian pizza, very filling and delicious every time. Reminds me of the Italian cooking I grew up with! Portions are great and often I get a second meal out of them. Service is excellent, dining room is small/medium size, but I've never had to wait long, if at all. Wait staff is very friendly! Parking lot is kind of small but I've parked in the bank plaza across the street with no problem before.

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    Pizza was different from before and chicken fingers were hard as a rock. Did they change ownership?Looking for a new place.

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    Sapori Cucina & Bar

    4.2
    (65 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    First timer at Sapori and we sat at the bar--far left, where you can see all the dishes come out of…read morethe kitchen (I wanted to eat all the things) AND directly in front of the big TV for soccer. Matteo tends bar and isn't intrusive. If you want more chit chat, you might not find it here, but the staff is friendly and respectfully distant but approachable. Food was amazing! Cocktails were amazing! I didn't photograph it all due to being so hungry, I forgot! The lemon drop martini is exceptional and none of that silly sugarcoated rim. Naturally delicious with a lemon slice. Meatballs were sensational (no photo). Get them!!! It wasn't crowded at 5, but wait an hour and the place fills up. Make a rez!

    My birthday dinner here was probably the worst I have ever had. While there seemed to be at least…read more10 employees walking around (or standing and looking at their phones) the bar area still had long waits. There is no reason to make a table wait 10 to 15 minutes to get their drinks when the bar is 50 feet from the table and we can clearly see there are 3-4 people behind the bar not doing anything. The food is not made upon ordering. I tried to order the penne vodka without the bacon in the sauce. I was told that "that's the way it comes." So it was pretty clear that the cook is not making any sauce when you order it. (This isn't a red sauce that takes hours.) The pasta is from a box so the prices that they charge for it are not justified. Overly loud Spanish love ballad music was playing at 5 PM in this nearly empty restaurant. Between that and the gigantic white feather decorations just over my partner's head I would say the vibes were off. My partner had seen this restaurant while walking around and thought it could be a good place to try out. He was pretty upset that the restaurant was so meh and that he took me there for my birthday. Bad music. Bad decor. Bad service. Mediocre food.

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    Love this place! The food was so delicious and the service was very attentive to us. We started…read morewith an expresso martini & limoncello spritz which were strong, while still being very tasty. Then for a starter we got the risotto balls with had such great flavor, as well as coming out super fresh. We then went with the cheese pizza, drizzled with some sort of pesto and it was so good, the bottom has great undercarriage with no flop - so crispy! We opted out of dessert because we were too full but they still brought us these gingerbread tasting cookies - nice way to finish! Will most definitely be back soon.

    Very cute place with a nice, small outdoor seating area. Our server/host was absolutely wonderful…read more He was so friendly and so accommodating! We ordered corn beef hash and Savory Crostata. My boyfriend loved his corn beef hash- looks small but very filling, rich and flavorful but wish it had more eggs. I didn't love the crostata. I heavily appreciated that the "greens" actually had other vegetables added to them to make it interesting and the potatoes were too crispy for me but that's personal preference. The crostata was good size and I loved the crust, I was just disappointed that it advertised goat cheese and I couldn't taste any. After eating we went inside to look at their pastry selection and they are absolutely beautiful!! We got the cream puff (gigantic and delicious), Nutella croissant (10/10 should get), and the butter cookie which was delicious but wish it was denser. The service truly blew me away and for that we Weill definitely be back to try more things.

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    Molinari's

    Molinari's

    4.2
    (353 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    I heard so much positive things about their menu and Staff that we had to go and experience it for…read moreourselves! First it was Friday and it was packed but we had reservations! We had the Best Waitress and she was the perfect compliment to our guests and table. She handled the drinks and appetizers and our dinners flawlessly! The table could have been larger for what we ordered but we all managed ! Each dish was prepared PERFECTLY! Each dish tasted PERFECTLY, each dish was plated PERFECTLY, and each dish was DEVOURED! I have not had a diner such as what we ate in years. The Chefs must be culinary Geniuses! Being 100% Italian I was overwhelmed by each meal! It was a culinary delight to have dined here! Kudos to the Staff, the Bartender Beth, our Waitress Isabella and of course the credit all goes to the Chef! Thank you!

    I have not found Boston pizza that compares to NY pizza.. and this was very average…read more My boyfriend got the La Bocca and I got the La Lucca. Pros: great size, fair price, really cool flavor combinations. Cons: not generous with the "fancier" toppings (like the meatballs on my pizza), flavorless crust, too floppy, overwhelming garlic on mine. I think we would give them another chance because I really haven't found any pizza places that impress me here and they are great price and size for sharing.

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    Cannoli ($12)- so light and not overly sweet, easily my favorite in Boston
    Cannoli ($12)- so light and not overly sweet, easily my favorite in Boston
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    Brava Cucina

    Brava Cucina

    4.5
    (62 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    This meal was a 10 star experience. Jessica was terrific; she answered all of our questions and…read moremade some recommendations with the specials. We ordered the Zucchini Fries which were amazing! Super crispy and the aioli paired perfectly with the flavors of the fries. I thoroughly enjoyed the Shrimp Alla Busara...a dish that brought me back to when I was small and my uncle would prepare a similar dish. Each ingredient in the delicious sauce shined through in a beautiful way. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and almost had the taste and consistency of lobster. There was a generous slice of crusty bread which I used to sop the sauce at the end. My god it was good. Paired with a great little off the menu but on the menu side salad of fennel, orange and arugula, this was the perfect portioned meal for me. My mom had the small portion of the Vodka Radiatori which was spicy the way she likes. Jessica checked in and gave our compliments to the chef!! For dessert we had the perfectly portioned small Pistachio Cannoli. The filling was exquisite with a hint of orange which elevated the ricotta to a delectable level! This was a STELLAR meal made all the better by our server, Jessica! We arrived on the early side just after they opened so the ambiance was still rather quiet and subdued. By the time we left more tables had filled and the place was really coming to life. Highly highly recommend if you are in search of some very well prepared Italian food. It was obvious the chefs put a lot of love into what they serve! Well done. Complimenti allo cuosco!!

    What a delicious and affordable gem of an Italian place!…read more I've visited 3x in 3 months, and Brava Cucina always hits the mark. Logistics: garbage parking is free, convenient, and available- we missed it the first time! Streetside was easy too. Ambience: perfect for a gathering with friends or a professional meal or even a date night! Music is at a tasteful volume Value: Unbelievable. $36 for an a foccacia, app, and entree is such a steal in this economy; available every day! The entree portions were sizeable as well! Food: everything from the focaccia to the salads, pastas, pork milanese, desserts, and drinks were wonderful. Speedy and kind service. Would highly recommend coming in a crew to try as many menu items!

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    Novara Restaurant

    3.8
    (485 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Came here with gal friends and we had such a great experience. (Granted, knowing Jordan Knight of…read moreNKOTB fame is an owner drew us because of our desire to relive our 80s/90s cusp preteen and teen years, but you honestly wouldn't even know he's involved.) The ambiance is old film meets 21st century chic. We enjoyed our brunch on the outdoor patio, and it was lovely. Great cocktails and mocktails. We ordered the oysters and the crispy cauliflower for appetizers and they were amazing. I had the eggs Florentine and they were great. One friend had the breakfast pizza and had to take more than half home, in spite of how good it was. Another friend had the frittata and claimed it was exquisite. Service was super friendly (and super beautiful). My favorite meal, whoa-oh, it's my favorite meal! : ) Okay, that's totally cheesy, but it really was a great experience--whether or not Jordan Knight had any real direct influence on it. It's a great place to go, regardless of the ownership.

    My wife chose Novara for her 50th birthday dinner because she's been following the restaurant on…read moresocial media for a long time and was excited to finally experience it for herself. Being a fan of Jordan Knight and knowing he's a partner in the restaurant made the occasion feel even more special. In the weeks leading up to our reservation, I made multiple attempts to contact the restaurant to help make the evening memorable. I reached out by email, Instagram, OpenTable, and phone. My calls were never returned, my messages went unanswered, and after finally speaking with someone and being told a manager would call me back, I never heard from anyone. When we arrived, the host wished my wife a happy birthday and asked where we'd like to sit. There wasn't much guidance on seating for a special occasion, so we chose a table outside. Ironically, many of the birthday wishes my wife received that evening came from other guests rather than the staff. As for the food, there were some highlights. The tuna tartare was a generous portion and had good flavors, although all of the pickled ginger was piled together rather than distributed throughout the dish. My wife's lobster roll was delicious and easily large enough to share. My bolognese was also a very generous portion, but unfortunately lacked the depth of flavor I was expecting. As we approached the end of dinner, I kept expecting some acknowledgment of the occasion given all of my attempts to coordinate beforehand, but nothing happened. No manager stopped by our table. No one followed up on any of the requests I had made. After dinner we moved to the bar, where it took nearly twenty minutes to get a bartender's attention for drinks. We also decided to order dessert at the bar, which took an equally long time to arrive. The cannoli was very good, but the tiramisu was disappointing. A candle was placed in the tiramisu, which we appreciated, but that was the extent of the birthday recognition. No one stopped by to wish her a happy birthday, no manager checked in, and there was no personal touch despite all the effort I had made beforehand trying to make the evening special. While waiting at the bar, we observed the manager arrive to meet friends. Rather than checking on guests, he appeared focused on socializing. We watched him take off his jacket, tell his friends not to order a Guinness because "it doesn't pour well," and order a drink for himself. At one point, after being interrupted, he loudly remarked, "I guess it better look like I'm working right now," before walking away and putting his jacket back on moments later. We also overheard him say, "This bartender sucks," seemingly because his own drink was empty. Watching a manager speak that way about staff and guests within earshot was disappointing and unprofessional. The most disappointing part of the evening is that this wasn't just another dinner out. This was my wife's 50th birthday, and I went out of my way to try to make it special. I wasn't looking for anything extravagant...just some acknowledgment, communication, or hospitality. Instead, despite multiple attempts to coordinate beforehand, we left feeling overlooked and disappointed. The food had some bright spots, particularly the lobster roll and cannoli, but the lack of communication, slow service, and the behavior we witnessed from management left us with a very different impression than we had hoped for on such an important milestone birthday, my wife left feeling overlooked and disappointed. Sadly, she regretted choosing Novara for her 50th birthday and visiting all the way from San Francisco to experience a restaurant she had been so excited about for so long.

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