Loved our meal last night! We made a reservation same day and were seated right away! Our waitress was extremely friendly and made sure we had everything we needed! Cocktails were great and the meatballs were great with the sweet ricotta! The chicken LaRosa was honestly a show stopper. The sauce was on the lighter side and creamy and the chicken was still tender and crispy. The vongole was great as well! I love a thicker noodle with clams so I really enjoyed it! I did opt out of the chili flakes on it just cause I'm a bit or miss with spice! Overall, it was a great dinner and we are definitely looking forward to going back very soon! read more

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LaRosa's is a cute little restaurant. I was torn between ordering the bolognese and the vongole (both my favorite dishes at any Italian restaurant). I went with the vongole. It was good, but I wasn't particularly a fan of the noodles. It was hard and maybe a little too al dente for me. I had to use my knife to cut it. More of a personal preference, I don't do well with spice and felt there were was a lot of chili flakes in the sauce. The Nutella tiramisu was delicious though! I'd come back again to try the bolognese. read more

LaRosa's - Vongole - Italian Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

LaRosa's is a beautiful intimate restaurant that caters to those dining in, whether it's a more casual or formal occasion, and takeout service. the service is always great, and the food even better. i've been here a number of times since 2016 and they are always extremely satisfying! most recently i tried their meatball sub, which was good but definitely needs to be eaten sooner than later, and the bread was slightly too burnt. the chicken caprese sandwich though? amazing! my friend also suggested we try the steak tip sandwich, which i normally would not order, and i am so glad we did! juicy, deliciously seasoned steak tips on a bed of arugula with white cheddar and roasted red peppers. phenomenal, try it! it's my new favorite. i always get at least one (if not two) pints of their tomato, mozzarella, basil pasta salad, it is sooo simple and delicious. i add a bit of olive oil + salt and pepper for perfection. meatball parm sub 7.5/10 chicken caprese sandwich 10/10 tomato mozzarella pasta 9.8/10 steak tip sandwich 10/10 whether you'd like to dine in a beautiful, romantic space or order delicious takeout, LaRosa's is the place to go. i travel out of my way for their amazing food! ambiance: 5/5 food: 4.7/5 service: 5/5 larosa's: 5/5 read more

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I got the chicken parmigiana with rigatoni. It usually comes with spaghetti noodles, but I highly recommend getting it with the rigatoni. It's a cute cafe with pretty close quarters, but very nice ambiance. The menu has pretty select items, they know what they're good at and keep their menu concise. They do sandwiches, but we came for dinner, but I'd like to come back to try them. read more

LaRosa's - Chicken parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

For the price the food was just good and we had to wait over 40 minutes for food on a Monday night.

Awesome salads and sandwiches! We had a Caesar with grilled chicken, more than large enough for one so we shared it. I had an Italian sandwich, good with Italian meats and added mayo and Italian dressing. Lots of parking but the lots are also under construction so be aware, it might be a short walk. read more

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LaRosa's is such a warm and welcoming place. The food is absolutely delicious and the staff is very friendly. I ordered their specialty, the LaRosa's pasta with vodka sauce, and I would honestly go back just for that, it was that good. The portions are huge and satisfying, definitely worth it. On top of that, the drinks were amazing too. Without a doubt, this is a spectacular spot I'd highly recommend. read more

LaRosa's - Italian Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

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(They will start clearing your table while you are eating entree, so do expect to be treated like a passenger from overbooked airline.) I visited this restaurant just today for dinner with my girlfriend. We ordered an appetizer, entrées, four drinks, dessert, and a latte. The food itself was good, but the service completely ruined the experience. While we were still eating our entrées, three different staff members came over at different times asking if we were finished. One staff member in a floral skirt kept hovering angrily, repeatedly trying to clear the table even though we were still eating and drinking. When we ordered dessert, she looked almost upset, and after dropping it off she left the check on the table without a word. The worst part came when she tried to clear my latte while I was still drinking it. When I told her I wasn't finished, she told me that the restaurant only gives each table 1 hour and 30 minutes, and that I'd need to move "somewhere else" with my coffee. Excuse me? Where exactly was I supposed to go? I told her I'd finish quickly and leave, and she walked away without even a basic "thank you" or "hope you enjoyed your meal." If this restaurant enforces a strict 90-minute limit, then it should be clearly stated on the website or reservation page. Rushing customers through a full dinner -- from appetizer to dessert -- in an hour is unreasonable and disrespectful. Was this policy applied to everyone, or just to us? Either way, it left many questions and turned what should have been a lovely night into a frustrating experience. For a $170 check, I expected hospitality and respect, not to be treated like I was at a fast-food chain. Shame on management for ruining the hard work of the chef and barista. I will not be returning to this restaurant or any of its affiliates. read more

Amazing food , bread and salads. Only thing is the steak sandwich must be a joke or they forgot something off ours. Just meat and bread. No sauce no spread no veggies?? If parking was more convenient we would probably come here for take out more often just probably never would order the steak sandwich again. read more

I'm so glad we finally got around to trying this place! I always love the *idea* of a chicken parm sandwich, but since I'm not a big red sauce fan I usually end up getting something else. Imagine my delight at seeing the Drunken Chicken Parm on their menu: Chicken parm made with vodka sauce! This was so good, and I finally felt I got to have the chicken parm experience. Our other item was the Caprese sandwich. They have this as a salad, too, so it was a hard choice but we were very happy with our sandwich. Very fresh and a relatively healthy pick. Service was quick - I placed an order with the very friendly staff and stepped next door for about 10 minutes to take care of other business. The food was ready just a few minutes after I got back despite quite a few customers. The shop is cute and has both outdoor and sidewalk tables. These looked comfortable, but it was take-out for us. Parking was easy in a nearby street space with municipal lots very nearby. read more

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Always delicious and the staff is great. Absolutely recommend if you are in Andover, MA.

We loved the food.. melon and prosciutto, arugula salad and lobster pasta. Everything was really delicious. The hightop seats were not very comfortable, and the table was off balance, rocking and rolling. Service was indifferent.. we were not asked if we wanted drinks or dessert. But I would come back for the food w a table reservation. read more

Saturday I picked up 350 dollars in catered food A beautiful Greek salad, chicken piccata, 2 sausage calzones and ziti vodka sauce and a couple loaves of fresh bread and a full tiramisu. The 2 girls who had it all ready at 11 am were absolutely fantastic They were lovely ! They could not have been kinder ! The foot was for my son's confirmation. All I'll say is they nailed it ! The food was loved by all ! I've had food out of here more than 2 dozen times . The catering is well worth it and the prices are very good and fair for what you get and the taste. Everything was perfect and the day was a success starting from the beginning to the end ! The ambience there is really nice from the time you walk in ! Hands down 5 stars ! read more

The food is delicious. It is pricy but you are paying for what you're getting. Good size servings, delicious and fresh food, in a great environment. My favorite is the godfather! read more

LaRosa's - Godfather - Italian Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

LaRosa's has the BEST Caprese salad! Add prosciutto if you order it, pricey but it's a good portion. I also love their Drunken Parm sandwich and chocolate cannoli! Their service is decent for the most part! A waiter spilt water on me one time (total accident) and didn't offer to help move tables or anything lol (I kind of just took care of myself) so I wasn't feeling like I received the best service that day but mistakes happen and every other time I've been they were friendly. read more

LaRosa's is the kinda place where you can choose your own adventure: order at the register and dine in, pick up/ take out, catering, etc. We couldn't decide so we split 2 sandwiches: drunken parm (chicken Parmesan with cheese and VODKA sauce on a brioche bun) and the angry Sicilian (Italian sandwich on thick toasted sandwich bread with fresh mozzarella). Although both were phenomenal, the drunken parm is way more rich and filling- so splitting THIS sandwich was the right move. We skipped their To Go espresso martinis but we'll be back the next time we're in town! read more

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LaRosa's is a very cute and easy place to get lunch at. The food was outstanding and staff were extremely nice. I will have to come back for coffee and breakfast. Prices were good and the vibes were high. Thank you very much! read more

LaRosa's - I forget the name - Italian Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

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Great place for some takeout. Or a somewhat fancy night out. It's part store and restaurant which is nice to have that option. Got some pasta and a salad and it hit the spot for a light dinner. They were generous with the thick bread slices too. Would recommend. read more

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We visited Andover for the first time since we lived there 25 years ago we arrived hungry and confused as to all of the changes (but the CVS and Dunkin still there!) We peeked in LaRosas on the way to the pub I found on Yelp and Nick was at the bar and welcomed us. He made it an incredible dining experience for us. He made great suggestions, provided insights on what's new and listened to our old stories. The food was incredible-huge chicken parm and burrata ravioli. Great wine selection and spotless restroom. We may not make it back again because we don't love there but should be one you visit if in the area! read more

The sandwich was good and well put together. The flowers of the meat, cheese, veggies and balsamic go so well together. I wish the peppers were hotter but the roasted red peppers were delicious. The bread had a good toast on it but was still soft so the roof of my mouth isn't completely destroyed. Definitely make sure you have plenty of napkins. I would come back for this sangy, and probably try some others. read more

LaRosa's - The angry Sicilian. - A person holds a partially eaten sandwich featuring sliced turkey, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on white bread. The sandwich is in a takeout container, with a second sandwich and some lettuce visible inside the container. The background includes a car interior with shoes, a water bottle, and other miscellaneous items. - Italian Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

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What can I say about LaRosa' except the very best Italian food this side of the North End! I give their meatballs an A++++! They are closest I've ever tasted to my Nonni s. The texture, not overly seasoned with spices or garlic--just right. Try a meatball Parmesan sandwich on a tale bulky roll . Also recommend their eggplant. Either as a main course , or again in an eggplant parm sandwich. If you still have room, make sure you save room for scrumptious desserts. Can't say enough about the friendly and helpful staff.. Ambience is small in intimate dining, 2 dining rooms. Great place meet up with a friend for a bottle of wine, a martini or coffee. Oh don't forget that special anniversary for an intimate romantic dinner date. During the summer one can dine outside on the patio. You'll feel like you're in Italy, not Andover. Manga!! read more

Very cute spot. We came here for lunch and got some salads and sandwiches. For lunch, you order at the counter and they bring your food to the table. The vibes here are nice and the tables always have pretty roses on them. The food was very good! I'll be back to try the pasta. They also have takeout where you can order online and pick it up. You can even get alcohol takeout. We got some of their homemade sangria. There is a parking lot nearby with a pay station. I would recommend coming for lunch! read more

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Salmon BLT was perfectly cooked and delicious. Convenient pickup. Parking nearby. Online ordering and checkout was simple read more

Food and service was very good. Portions were good size and became another meal. A Go To Place in downtown Andover for a good Italian meal or to get food to go- Desserts were also good read more

Went here for a lovely lunch. We sat in the outdoor courtyard which was a cozy european vibe. My husband got a chicken parm sandwich and I got an eggplant sandwich. Food was pretty good. Mostly liked the courtyard. read more

Was going to make a reservation for 4, But they require a 100.00 no show fee up front to make the reservation. In Andover, for a Tuesday night, I don't think so. We have gone to most of the highly rated restaurants in Andover and this is the first time for this. read more

Great food and great service ; great selection of cocktails; very pretty interior and attentive service; my only complaint was sitting in the window for lunch and it was blazing hot to the point where I felt like I was going to faint - maybe some window tinting might be good for the summer - but that's not a food rinse rice issue. Excellent food read more

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The food is excellent and the prices are good. They have a dining area outside on the sidewalk and outside in back that is like a courtyard as well as indoor tables. read more

Went there the other day with my friends. Food was amazing vibes were immaculate. STEAK SANDWICHHHHHH read more

Awesome place if you're looking for an upscale Italian meal. It's small, but the food and drinks are incredible. Their sister restaurants LaFina and Autograph are also great. read more

My daughter had a work party catered by LaRosa's and I was lucky enough to have her bring home the leftovers! Even reheated the next day, everything was Fabulous!! We started with the arugula salad, then onto a charcuterie board--both awesome. Then, we reheated the broccolini, asparagus, chicken parm, roasted vegetables, meatballs & vodka penne for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Everything was spectacular. This place is less than a mile from our house & I can't believe we never tried it. We love it & will be going back soon! read more

Food was delicious and staff was super polite. I went here for my valentine's day dinner and I had a great experience. My chicken piccata was tasty but it did not have a lot of sauce with it and wasn't very lemony. Similarly, the pasta I got on the side was supposed to have the same sauce on it but it was just buttered plain pasta with no flavor. I will say that the arancini's were absolutely delicious and the rigatoni bianco was amazing. Cannolis were yum too. I would go back to try something else I just wasn't the biggest fan of the chicken piccata. read more

LaRosa's - arancini appetizer, comes with 3 - The image shows a white plate with an arancini appetizer, consisting of one whole, breaded, fried rice ball and one half-cut piece exposing its rice and filling. The plate is garnished with microgreens and has a drizzle of sauce underneath. A spoon rests on the plate's edge, and the setting appears to be a restaurant table with a white tablecloth. - Italian Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

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Great place for a nice dinner! The veil Milanese was delicious, ordered it with burrata on For dessert I got the cannolis cheesecake it was so good I didn't get the chance to take a picture. read more

LaRosa's - Veal Milanese - Italian Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

Food was good- but we were told we had to vacate our table after 1 hour and 20 minutes. We are regulars and hostess was pretty rude we felt. Too bad we love the place but left us with bad impression. read more

I asked for butter for the bread that came out. I mean....butter. In a restaurant. The guy says sorry bro. There was nothing going at that moment... we were the only ones eating at the bar before the dinner crowd showed up. I asked the guy to inquire into the restaurant for some butter for my bread. Comes back, sorry bro...told ya. Am I low class asking for butter for my bread? The old fashioned was fantastic, however. Absolutely fantastic. The rest of the review falls off the cliff... The chicken and veal parm we got for an entree, though, was complete DOGSHIT. Gimme a break! The easiest Italian dish to make and it's over cooked (not tender) and bland sauce. Never coming back here again. Still on the hunt for good italian...open to suggestions! read more

Highly recommend! I went here twice before COVID and once again in August and the food and service was incredible every time. I really liked the small, quaint outdoor patio located in the back of the restaurant - really gives you that nice Italian vibe with the exposed brick and hanging lights. For apps - the burrata (with prosciutto and pesto) was extremely fresh and so was the caprese. Any dish with salmon has been perfect - the salmon B.L.T. and salad were both amazing. For dinner, I also recommend the lobster alla vodka (I'm a sucker for a vodka cream sauce). They didn't skimp on the lobster meat which I find happens a lot. My sister is gluten free so it was great that they had GF pasta & bread available for her to enjoy... and she thought her meal was great. The cocktails were also excellent! We went with one of the seasonal specials and then switched to wine, although the drinks did take a while to come out, it won't change my review. Any time I'm in Andover I'll be grabbing food at LaRosa's. read more

LaRosa's - Lobster alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

My boyfriend and I love coming here. The pastas are amazing and a good serving and I love the coziness and ambiance of the restaurant, always red roses on the tables haha. We enjoyed the burrata and loved the rigatoni Bianca. I got the carbonara special but it was way too salty for my liking and I couldn't finish it. Besides the carbonara being a little salty, I have enjoyed every dish from La Rosas and will be back again. read more

LaRosa's - Italian Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

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Please boycott this place. I cringe every time I see it. Even a patron came out and yelled at me when I took a picture of the restaurant to make sure I remember the name. The manager could care less about anything. my mother had died just only two months previous to this happening as well. I would love to send outside this restaurant with a sign that says don't go in! read more

My wife and I went last night for an early dinner. It was a our first time eating at LaRosa's. Even though the place wasn't busy we were sat in the middle room next to the only other couple there in very close quarters. It was next to a door, although glass paned, which let in light, it was uncomfortably close to the other table and that door. In addition there was a hand sanitizer station right next to my wife's chair and head. As this was our first time at the restaurant, placing us at, what I would consider one of the worst tables in the house, was not a great start to our evening. Normally, I would ask if there are other tables options, but decided to try it out. Our waitress, who was excellent, promptly greeted us, took our drink orders and delivered our drinks. We then ordered an appetizer, the Burrata with prosciutto. I then went to the restroom to wash my hands and decided that if the appetizer hadn't come when I got back to the table that I would ask for another table. I looked into the room with the bar, which had a number of hightop tables along the wall and in the windows that would have been preferable to where we been placed. There were more people in there and it was little bit livelier. I understand the establishment wants to spread tables over the servers to be fair and not overwhelm them, but for first timers we were underwhelmed. Unfortunately our appetizer had arrived so it would've been too much of a hassle to change tables. Our appetizer, the Buratta was excellent. We ordered our dinner. My wife got the Milanese and I got the Chicken Parmigiana, pretty basic but that's what I felt like. The portions were good sized and hot. I can't tell you how many times I have received food at fine restaurants where the food temperature has been warm at best. This is a sign of good service. This food didn't sit there. They got it right out to us and it was the perfect temperature. Our meals were taste wise ok maybe a little bland. Cheese cake dessert was disappointing, dry and clumpy. Overall: Our server was excellent, the food was a B- that reflects the tastiness and it was expensive, our table a D. After comparing notes when walking to the car we always ask ourselves "Would we go back?" "Would we tell our friends you gotta try this place" Answer: Maybe(which is good because a lot of places we've gone to for the first time are hard NO's for a return)...but not for a long while. We would try something else, food wise and definitely request and recommend a hightop in the bar room and in the window if available, or anywhere except were were placed. At first glance, I really wanted to like this place but first impressions, as a first timer: food taste, table and price, leave a mark so we'll give it a little time and maybe try it again down the road. read more

Is this where the party is? Apparently I never got the memo. I haven't seen lunch outside the city with this much pedestrian traffic since, well, ever. La Rosa's ticks all the boxes: - Lively casual atmosphere - Ample seating with 2 dining rooms - Adequate parking - Quick, friendly service - Fair prices And most importantly, a creative and very tasty menu. All sandwiches are made to order, further solidifying the already superb. I may be late, but I will surely make up for lost time. LaRosa's may very well be weekly rotation worthy.... read more

LaRosa's - Italian Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

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