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    Italian Gem Cafe

    4.9 (23 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Holly S.

    Such a charming little cafe in the center of Middleboro. I ordered an iced cannoli latte and it came with a small cannoli on top. It was so good! I also ordered three cannolis to go and the girl working behind the counter was kind enough to add chocolate chips to them as well.

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    Stephanie R.

    great coffee shop to grab a coffee, sweet, breakfast or lunch sandwich. The latte specials are always amazing! The ladies that work here are always so friendly & welcoming. Will be back for sure as i tend to frequent this establishment!

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    Leena L.

    This is the cutest shop that is so delicious! I had the pistachio cappuccino and it was sooo good. It was the perfect temperate to drink. The macaroons, Whoopi pie, and cannolis were great. Our drinks came out fast and the customer service was very welcoming. The decor of the place was so cute and very well kept. The bathroom was the cutest bathroom I have ever been in and smelled good. I would recommend this place if you're looking for a good coffee or breakfast.

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    Wow!! Beautiful cafe with a wide variety of tempting treats! We had paninis, hot and full of flavor! The focaccia is amazing! Also enjoyed the pistachio cappuccino and hot chocolate! So many amazing pastries to choose from! Beautiful cafe!

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    Nana C.

    Our favorite Italian cafe. Great service, peaceful, relaxing ambiance, delicious pastry, and they have the best pistachio latte. Wish we lived closer, but we try to, drop by when we're in Middleboro.

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    Stephanie B.

    The Nutella latte and chocolate croissant were delish!! Quick service and very cute vibe inside!

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    Shannon S.

    *UPDATE* Italian gem offers savory breakfast items now and they are exquisite! The ham, rosemary, egg, and cheese croissant is one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had.

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    I received a gift card and decided to try . I got there at 2:30 and was very impressed. A nice lady held the door for me and greeted me. The other lady helped me with deciding what to try.unfortunately they were sold out of panini. I got the broccoli cheese soup,peach tea( in bottle) ,lemon cello,and pistachio bomboloni(donut) .I had the soup and tea while sitting at one of the tables. Very bright,clean

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    The food and espresso are extraordinary. I've been stopping in this last week and both times I was highly impressed.

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    Jessica G.

    Hi Shannon thank you so much!

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    3 years ago

    Stopped by to get a treat for my friends birthday. They did not disappoint. Nutella stuffed cookie...!!!! Cappuccino was yummy too!!

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    3 years ago

    Love this place! Great Italian pastry and cappuccino. Looking forward to trying out a panini for lunch soon.

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    Jessica G.

    Thank you Linda!

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    Wish i could leave TEN stars seriously the cutest spot around wish i could watch there la primavera everyday

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    Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant

    3.1(202 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Made reservations for 6pm last night and the parking lot…read morewas beyond jam packed! Drove around twice however in the second trip around the blonde hair manager was walking outside so I told her we had reservations and where should we park. Her response after shrugging her shoulders!, "I don't know..maybe across the street?" And turned away and kept walking ! So I made my own parking spot ! Went inside and was seated! Had to wait almost 15 minutes for the waitress to come over....took our drink order.....took a while to get them! We had to ask for them. She then took our order....asked if we wanted bread and walked away. Came with bread but no butter so had to ask for that too! Meals came and never once did she come by to see if we needed anything or if your meals were good and please know the restaurant was NOT busy at all! The parking was for their outside entertainment! Just so sad. We have been dining here for over 30 years! Won't be returning ! Waitresses there do not care enough to accommodate their patrons but I'm sure complain when their tips aren't good! Gone are the days where customers were treated well and waitresses cared!

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    4.2(71 reviews)
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    Disappointed with our Wednesday dinner for 6 guests. Host was poorly dressed for a 5* restaurant…read more Bar not fully stocked. I had $35/dinner special Caesar salad was great. Shrimp dish fair at best. My husband had his favorite dish but this time the sole piccata was burned, & then flipped over & burned again! My friend had yummy scallops served on watery risotto. The bolanese was burned &calamari tasteless. Tuna rolls were just ok, not sure what the sauce was. Still love the ambiance & will try again just wont be on Wednesday

    From start to finish - chef's kiss! Was looking for a spot to celebrate the mister's birthday and…read morethis hit a lot of the marks so made a reservation on Open Table and marked that we were celebrating a birthday. Large parking lot but it was PACKED on a Saturday night, so def make reservations for dinner! You can dine inside or outside, we opted for inside. Place is quite charming - reminds me of a spot you'd find in Boston. Rustic and charming with the wooden beams but still upscale and modern with decor. While we waited for our calamari and marsala gnocchi, we got some focaccia with butter - fluffy and not overly dense, perfect bites to start our night. Calamari def tasted fresh and was fried nicely but can we talk about the Marsala gnocchi (happened to be an app special). Not necessarily the best gnocchi I've had but prob the best gnocchi dish I've had - the Marsala sauce along with the caramelized onions and mushrooms were scrumptious. If it weren't for our entrees coming, I would've eaten the entire thing, so we asked for it to be packed up. My chicken parm was very good but I was still dreaming of the gnocchi while eating my entree, lol. We ended with the death by chocolate cake (complimentary for the birthday boy) and I had the limoncello sorbet. Both ended our meal perfectly. I have to give big kudos to our waitress, Chantel - super friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. The only thing I'd knock on is that some of the seating is a bit tight. It'd be nice to have a little more space in between the tables but I understand wanting to maximize the space. This is a great place for special occasions - who am I kidding, it's a good spot to just go eat!

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    4.1(308 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    The Cabin in Middleboro holds a legendary status for a reason. I don't know what kind of magic they…read moreare working behind the scenes, but their cheese pizza is hands-down the best pizza I have ever had in my entire life. Whenever I come home to visit, stopping by isn't just an option--it is an absolute requirement. Even though I'm usually only home for about four days at a time, I end up eating there at least twice every single trip. It might sound like a lot, but once you taste it, you completely understand. The combination of their incredible, perfectly seasoned sauce and high-quality cheese creates a flavor profile that no one else can match. Couple that with their fire oven, which churns out an impeccably crispy, perfectly charred crust every single time, and you get pure perfection. They've been consistently serving up unbelievable food since I was a kid, and decades later, they still haven't missed a beat. If you haven't been, you're missing out!

    We were greeted by John the owner he was very friendly and it's a bonus that the owner takes time…read moreto talk to new guests. They were four of us. One ordered the Reuben which got great marks. One ordered the fried clams which also got great marks. My son ordered the lobster roll which was lobster salad, not big pieces of fresh lobster but probably from a can. He enjoyed it anyway. I got the surf and turf and the steak tips were overdone and tough. The four shrimp I believe were already breaded frozen not fresh. Our waitress Amanda was very efficient and friendly without buzzing over the table. We also had nachos and stuffed potato skins and the bill for four was only 260. Will be a little bit more careful with the menu exploring different dishes next time but we will be back. Thank you John and Amanda

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    View of pizza oven from the bar

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    Osteria Vivo - Chicken Parm

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    4.5(106 reviews)
    16.7 mi

    Back again after seeing The Odyssey (see it). Able to snag a reservation for a bar high top but…read morethat bar was crowded until 8 pm (no one was moving on!). All the regulars were regulating! The vibe was lively and inviting. Finally got to try the composed oyster--I enjoyed ONE and that was enough. It's rich and delicious, but one is all you need before eating regular oysters (from Duxbury). Had all my regular fav apps, but tried the haddock entree and it was amazingly complex and delicious. First time actually eating a kumquat! Sylvain was his usual charming & attentive self-which keeps me coming back!

    Dropped in on a Tuesday night. No reservation. Had 45 minutes to order and eat!…read more Seated promptly in the bar area, which was busy for a Tuesday night in my mind. About 25 tables, but not tightly packed. Felt like an Italian restaurant where you might just share with the table nearest you. I could order nearly anything on the menu. Awesome and terrible with a time crunch! We started with the focaccia bread, which was delicious. We saved some and I'm eating it now. Then it was Splitsville: I mean we split a salad, bolognese and chicken parm. Garden/House Salad was described as fresh, what the kitchen could get, flavorful and colorful. It was all those things and didn't disappoint. Chicken parm was not fried. Was Bell & Evans chicken breast not beat to hell. Was plump, juicy and flavorful. Maybe the best I've ever had. Bolognese was equally good. I'm glad we split everything so we could each try a number of different options. We were out on time and never felt rushed if you can believe it. Excellent service and pacing to go with the excellent food.

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