Very small Italian sandwich shop and Italian provisions provider (cheese, candy, sodas) with a…read moreretro Italian feel, over-the-counter and over-the-internet ordering, and a few small tables on which to eat standing up. The star of the show is the sandwich selection, all on a choice of focaccia or seeded roll, with many including stracciatella, a thick, white, creamy, Buratta-like cheese. Almost every item in the store-- from meats to cheeses to drinks to candies and snacks-- is imported from Italy and you can taste the difference. This ain't your daddy's Boar's Head. -- Tutto: Tried on focaccia, with Mortadella, Soppressata, Capicola, Prosciutto, Provolone, Stracciatella Cheese, Tomatoes, Onions, Pickles, Hot Cherry Peppers, and Garden Greens. Very creamy cheese, almost mayoey in texture. It took some adjustment on my first try, but I got used to it quickly. Strong flavors overall. Very enjoyable. -- Matto: Tried (on two different visits) on a grilled seeded roll, this packed Prosciutto, Soppressata, Sharp Provolone, and Hot Cherry Peppers. Bold flavors from the coldcuts, sharp cheese, and perfectly toasted bread, all in the right proportions to enjoy every flavor and texture. This was spectacular and will be a repeat sandwich for many visits to come. Excellent sandwiches. Nice people. Easy ordering via Toast (they don't have a website). Limited hours-- weekday lunches only-- and hard to spot, but in the same parking lot as the convenience store. I'm not an authority on Italian sandwiches but I've had my fair share from the "name" places in and around Boston, and this unknown gem from the outer suburbs ranks right up there with them. Some may argue they charge Boston prices, but for Boston quality without the Boston hassle, well worth it. Solidly in my lunch rotation.

Delicious Italian grinder! Loved the combination of the mild hots with the smooth stracciatella…read morecheese on the Tutto Panino! Quality cuts of meat. Tried the San Benedetto Zero Sugar Peach Ice Tea which was great! Service was fast and friendly. The ambiance was tranquil with the Italian music playing in the background. Wonderful experience!

Found this little cheese shop out on a random Sunday drive. The cheese selection was amazing. We…read morebought some goat Gouda which I have been longing for ever since we finished it. Wish it was closer to me so I could go weekly for cheese.

Awesome!!! The minute one walks in - they are surrounded by…read morefragrance, ambiance, and happiness. Seriously. My first time. Definitely just the beginning! And Simone was great!! She is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. No pressure. Just information and help. This place is a gem. Support local. Support neighbors

Birthday dinner vibes at Sham in Worcester. My amazing friends spoiled me with a feast & it did not…read moredisappoint! We kicked things off with the trio of dips -- beet hummus, classic hummus, & baba ganoush -- all silky smooth perfection. Then came the kibbeh & the crispiest wings ever. For mains, we dove into the chicken shawarma wrap & the Sham mixed grill with rice -- juicy, flavorful, & worth every bite. Of course, no celebration is complete without something sweet, dessert was hareese and kunafe. From start to finish, everything was bursting with flavor & the service made it feel extra special. Worcester foodies, this spot is a must-try!

i ordered takeout from here based on reviews online, and it's by far one of my top favorite…read morerestaurants in massachusetts already. when i came in to pick up, i wished that i had came here to eat. the restaurant is gorgeous on the inside, with a casual atmosphere upstairs, and formal downstairs. Mo, who helped me with pickup, is exceptionally hospitable, friendly and kind. i ordered the mixed grill feast plate with extra chicken, rice, salad, onions + parsley, three pieces of falafel, plus white sauce, garlic sauce, and fresh tzatziki. the meal is so deliciously fragrant, with the rice smelling and tasting so nutty and sweet, and the meats & falafel seasoned and cooked to perfection. all of the seasonings tasted as if there were 500 flavors packed in and balancing each other in harmony. their sauces were all super fresh; a standard serving is enough but i wish i ordered extra just because. you don't actually need any sauces with how flavorful everything is, though. everything is seriously impressive. mixed grill feast plate 10/10 salad 10/10 falafel 10/10 sauces 10/10 i can't describe this meal as anything other than perfect, no exaggeration. i will definitely return, to eat in or for takeout. special thanks to the amazing reviews that convinced me to try sham restaurant, they are accurate and their food really is *that* good. i can't recommend sham restaurant enough! ambiance: 5/5 food: 6/5 drinks: n/a service: 6/5 sham restaurant: 5/5

Delicious! Tonight was our first time dining at this restaurant, and it's safe to say we'll…read moredefinitely be back. Our party of 10 each ordered something different, and everyone loved their meal. Highly recommend!

Absolutely delicious. We shared Arancini, I had the mare e month (lobster topped fillet served…read morewith mushroom and spinach risotto) and had amazing pistachio mousse for dessert. Friends ordered the salmon and mushroom ravioli and both really enjoyed their meals. Service was prompt, friendly and attentive. Not much to look at from outside nestled in a tight residential neighborhood with limited street parking but complimentary valet service. Going inside of the restaurant ,however, the space is much more upscale and very nice. Prices were what I would expect for an upscale menu of this quality with most entrees between $25 and $40. I look forward to returning!

Great pizza. We always get the Philly cheese steak pizza , well done. Yummy. They also deliverread more

So I figured out what's going on here: they prioritize huge orders. Every I time I go in at lunch,…read morethey're shoveling out delivery orders with 8 plus pizzas. They last two I've been here, I ordered large specialty pizza, at 20$ a pop, and it was burnt.. Not even burnt..It was an old pizza, that was just put back into the oven, and that crust was scorched, torched, inedible.. To the owner: that free cookie didn't didn't distract my mind at all. I see you. Furthermore, get rid of that Italian dummy as you walk in the door, strange for Egyptian...

On Sunday 8/2/26 I was surprised with reservations at Arcos Cucina and Bar located in Hopkinton MA…read more The interior of the restaurant is elegant and stylish. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that every inch of this restaurant was spotless. The service was incredible, the staff is friendly, efficient and very accommodating. Our dining experience began with drink orders, my espresso martini was very good and warm freshly baked dipping bread and an oil dip were provided as we mulled over the menu. We ordered Calamari as an appetizer which was cooked to perfection. I ordered Haddock Francese and my companion ordered Braised Short Ribs. The presentation of both dishes was well done. We both enjoyed our meals. As a surprise for my birthday I was presented with a personal size piece of flan and coconut cheese cake, both baked on the premises and delicious. This dining experience exceeded my expectations.

Excellent location. The food is great every time we go…read more The "When in the Azures" drink is my wife's favorite. We usually do a Burrata app, amazing! Just 5 stars all around, but make a reservation! They are busy because they are good.

We were in the area and ready for dinner. Even though it was a Saturday night, we were able to…read moresecure a reservation at Alicante, which can be exceptionally busy on Friday and Saturday evenings. There was no valet service, and the parking lot was already full, but we found a street parking spot very close to the restaurant. We were seated immediately at a window table overlooking the pond, one of Alicante's nicest features. We've dined here many times over the years, although our last visit was disappointing due to sluggish service. Fortunately, this evening proved to be a return to form. Ice water, wine, and warm bread arrived almost immediately as our attentive three-person service team got us settled. While the evening specials were tempting, we opted for two longtime favorites from the regular menu: Piccata di Pollo - $27 Shrimp Scampi - $29 Total with wine and tax: $84.53 Our entrées arrived promptly, hot, and beautifully prepared. The chicken piccata was exceptionally tender, complemented by a bright, flavorful lemon-butter sauce. The shrimp scampi featured perfectly cooked shrimp in a classic butter and garlic sauce that was well-balanced and not over-seasoned. As always, the portions were generous--enough that some of the chicken accompanied us home. After one less-than-memorable visit, it was nice to see Alicante back at the top of its game. Excellent food, attentive service, and a beautiful setting make this a restaurant we look forward to visiting again. Tip: Even though Alicante is on Route 16, you can park along the road. Be careful exiting the driver side, it's a very busy road.

Hubby took me here on my birthday. I had very high expectations because of the good things I had…read moreheard, but I was not impressed at all. The waitstaff seemed to be disorganized and confused. The tables on either side of our table had received a lot of attention and were told all about the 'specials' of the evening by the server. They received bread at the beginning of their meals, we did not. We had the same server as the other tables and she never mentioned the specials to us, and we never got any bread even though we had to ask twice and still never received any. She paid very little attention to us throughout the evening. Not to mention that the food wasn't even the greatest, and the staff was even worse. Never again.

Great people Great prices…read more Great food Great music On of my favorite places to listen to live musicians

Music= 5 stars, venue= 4 stars, food= 1 star, drinks= 4 stars, service= 2 stars, location= 1star…read more We've been here several times specifically to hear bands. It is located in the 'hood...feels sketchy just parking and walking in, even with the street lights on. Something about the trash blowing like tumbleweeds while police sirens blare in the background along with the quiet bump of hip hop just makes it feel so poetically grimy. Inside also feels grimy, which I guess is what some look for in a dive bar. (I personally differentiate "seedy and understated" from "grimy to the point of giving me the heebie jeebies".) There is dusty taxidermy all over the walls, some of which are wearing outfits- funny, I suppose, but just makes me feel uncomfortable to think of the globs of dust flying off into my drink or food. But before I ever noticed this, we had ordered a couple beers and a cheese plate. The beers came quickly, but the keg was definitely tapped- tasted flat. On other occasions we have had a decent mixed drink- the coca cola tastes normal and the ice to drink and liquor to mixer ratio is normal. The cheese plate- why they described this as a cheese plate is beyond me. It was one type of cheese- cheddar I think, with saltines still in the sleeve with a soup cup full of spicy Chinese mustard; some regular white onion slices were also piled sadly on the side. Pretty hilarious in all honesty! On another, busier night we were there and sat outside, which is pretty chill. Except that the staff rarely comes to clear old drinks so some tables are filled with empty glasses, making it so that no one can sit there. When you need a refill, you have to go back inside and shoulder your way through at the bar, which will have just 2 bartenders when they're slammed, one time (of the half dozen times we've been) I saw a bar back behind the bar helping. Needless to say, it takes about 10 to 15 minutes to get a drink at the bar on a busy night. The crowd is definitely mostly white (every time we have been, at least), which could be considered odd? The music is always either honky tonk, old people jazz, or folk music, and the musicians are always white. Overall, a fun place to hear live music (especially if you're white) and get a drink. Would not recommend for an extended stay or to get food.

I dunno what I'm going to say that hasn't been said. I've been coming to Napoli over 16 years for…read moreeverything from a quick breakfast sandwich to full blown corporate catering orders. Positively nothing disappoints. Ever. I can make a dozen recommendations but truly no matter what you get it will not let you down or leave you hungry. Gets crazy for lunch and can be wild on the weekend for pizza but it's 10000000% worth the trouble to get here and the wait. Service is wonderful and if you have the time to sit in and have a meal, do try to. It's very small, very casual and feels like having the best lunch you ever had at your aunties house. As mentioned it's rarely quiet in there so take out is best overall. I recommend calling ahead for sliced deli meats or things like that as they really appreciate that. If you ever see the cherry cobbler in the fridge do not skip it - you'll regret that. Here's the inside tip - there is not a better Caesar salad with chicken this side of the Mississippi. Dead serious about that !!! They have my business for life and possibly beyond. I'll be haunting the place for arancini balls as a ghost.

I ordered the veal saltimbocca sandwich. If you like veal you have to like this sandwich. I was…read morenervous about the focaccia bread being too thick, but it actually made the sandwich. The veal was tender, just the right amount of mushrooms, high quality Prosciutto, melted cheese, and the sauce was excellent! Three people ordered the Italian in front of me so I ordered one to go. Very good sandwich for a great price. Great flavor from the meats and oil and vinegar. Homemade deli pickles were great as well.

We did things a little differently where we ate dessert first at West End Creamery, then came here…read moreto fulfill a burger craving. It was a little annoying to have to drive by it, take an exit, then hop onto the other side of the median but it was well worth it. They have a large parking lot in the back of the building for dine in, some parking spots in the front for picking up take out, and some handicapped spots in the front too. Since it was a beautiful day out, we decided to sit outside at their high-top picnic tables with umbrellas. Both my friend and I ordered burgers: I got the Wagyu burger and requested waffle fries and he got the Classic burger. They had originally informed me they didn't have the Australian wagyu beef patty for my burger, but it was a false alarm and they did have it. After about 15 minutes, our order came out. The burger looked very basic, but it was packed with flavor, and I do think the patty made a difference. The patty was moist, a little pink on the inside since I asked for medium well, and very flavorful. The buns were lightly toasted. I stole my friend's tomato and asked for lettuce since it didn't come with any. The onions were delicious and added some sweetness. The fries were crispy on the outside but soft on the inside and they gave a very good amount. I asked for ranch on the side and I liked the fact that it was creamy and thick. Overall, the food was delicious, reasonably priced, fresh, and good service.

This is my first time here from Vegas and I can't say anything bad other than it was cold in…read moreMassachusetts! The food was 10/10 as I tried everything! The service was amazing and this place was toooooo cute! The only issue is I ordered a side salad that was to be packed to go and I paid the upcharge was never given to me. The staff was so nice and helpful! Def come check this place out! I can't wait to come back