I think it's unfair to rate places like Evviva the same way one might rate a typical "foodie"…read morerestaurant, so this review should be viewed relative to other chain, family-style restaurants. Evviva is spacious, service is fast, and food comes in generous portions. Three of us shared a roasted harvest salad, orecchiette, and a large hot honey pizza. A bit salty, oily, and overdressed, but the dishes were easily enough to fill all three of us and the food came out fast despite how surprisingly busy the place was on a random Tuesday night. Nice place for a family dinner or to meet with a big group of friends. We'll be back when the occasion calls for it because you know what you're going to get at this restaurant.

I'd actually give it a 3.5 rating but Yelp doesn't allow for that. Service was great, restaurant…read morewas large with outdoor patio seating, bathrooms are clean, ample parking. As for food, we had someone who is gluten free so they offer a separate menu, which I greatly appreciate. It's a full menu too, not just a few salads and such. They offer sandwiches on gluten free focaccia, meatballs, pasta, and such. We ordered the gluten free cheesy bread which was fine. Nothing remarkable. We also ordered the gluten free wings as appetizer. These were good. We ordered the bacon and Gorgonzola salad which was the best dish of the table. The chicken parmigiana (their specialty) was nothing special. Tasted like boxed pasta with jarred sauce. Chicken was average sized, pounded thin. Our GF diner ordered the meatballs diavalo (gluten free). Pasta was gummy. Meatballs were decent. Rating the food on its own, it's a solid 3.0. However with service and atmosphere, I gave a slightly higher rating

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!

Old school, informal restaurant with great fresh food and good prices. Staff was busy and…read morehardworking. Little gem of a place.

Tried Linguine's for the first time for takeout since we live locally and had never been…read more Unfortunately, it was a pretty big miss for us. I ordered the chicken piccata but it had zero capers, and the sauce tasted extremely watered down--water with maybe a teaspoon of butter. Not much flavor at all. The portion was especially frustrating for the price: roughly a full small container of pasta and what looked like about a quarter of a chicken breast. A box of pasta at most 8$, chicken breast usually 4 for 14$. About 3.5$ per breast. The bolognese was also disappointing. It had huge chunks of uncooked peppers, like the kind cut for dipping in ranch and very thick uncooked pieces of onion, including ends big pieces. The chicken parm came with the linguine in a separate container, which was fine, and all of the meals came with warm, fresh bread--a nice touch. We also ordered the garlic bread, which was essentially bread with a lump of unappealing cheese on top. Nothing particularly memorable. Overall, the quality was just okay, no one got sick! but the quantity relative to the price was the bigger issue for us. I wanted to give Linguine's a try because we live nearby, but based on this takeout experience, we won't order again. The restaurant itself is small and charmingly dark, with tight seating, loud and a very old-school, not-updated feel. Staff were not friendly, behind the counter was a tight space with a lot of staff, none were smiling or enjoying the work, no one greets the customers. It was busy when we picked up our food, so clearly they have a loyal following. Perhaps this is simply a particular style of Italian cooking that appeals & service to their regular customers, but it wasn't for us. Quality: Meh. Portion size for the price: Very disappointing. Price: $$$$ Atmosphere: not my cup of tea Staff: smile you're working hard but hard work is good.

Arturo's may be a little pricey, but if you are looking for a reliable dining experience without…read moreventuring too far, they consistently deliver. They generally stick to the classics, but they do them well. All the seafood on the Frutti Di Mare, including the shrimp, calamari, scallops and muscles were tender and really well cooked. The tomato sauce was balanced - not spicy - and topped a nice portion of skinny linguine. You'll want to sop up any extra sauce with one their warm rolls. The interior was redecorated several years ago, but still feels fresh - a little reminiscent of a northern NJ Italian joint. Service was friendly and attentive, and we were very appreciative of the complementary dessert as we celebrated our anniversary.

Best short rib I have ever tasted. Potato and asparagus A+ also…read more Good ambiance, quiet enough to have a conversation, waitstaff attentive and unobtrusive. Very good experience, will return.

Came here for Italian food and this place did not disappoint! First of all, our waitress (maybe…read moreViola? Blonde lady) was amazing! throughout our stay, she made sure to help with baby by doing a little chitchat when she had the chance to. It definitely made us feel more welcomed, especially when being afraid to take a fussy baby in public. Thank you for that! Anyway, we ordered the calamari- it was light and delicious. Not too much batter which is good. I got the lobster ravioli. They were very thick and the ravioli was very chewy. They did not skimp on the lobster and I would recommend this dish! We also got the mushroom Pappardelle which was very flavorful. I'd come back again!

We were a party of 20 for a group dinner. The apps were fine nothing too memorable but the main…read morecourse was just ok. Nothing brilliant or something that has nothing to complain about. The eggplant was served on a bed of already roasted zucchini and carrots which didn't not blend well with this dish.

Food, service, and Ambiance in this coverted Friendly's restaurant all positive. Fine dining.read more

Ordered 3 dishes for delivery. Leave 1 star for the following reason:…read moreThe food is way below our expectations: very small portions, over cooked or undercooked food, slow delivery with 1 hour with only less than 3 miles, and pricy. We love Italian food but not the dishes we got tonight.

Attentive service and food is outstanding. We are repeat visitors to Carmelina's whenever we are in…read morethe North End. We made reservations months in advance and chose the 11:30 time as we had a tour booked for 1pm. Chefs kiss to Carmelina's for having an amazing restaurant and ambiance.

Great food and delicious excellent customer service and the drinks were yummy. Parking was a pain…read morebut still Im happy to give it 5 stars.

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.

I have eaten here several times and the food is delicious! The staff are friendly and helpful…read more Food is always fresh, served hot, and of the highest quality. Prices are extremely reasonable. Highly recommend Bella's!

Food is average, TBH. The bruschetta was slices of tomato and cheese on a piece of bread, which is…read morethe laziest way to make an app and call it bruschetta. Bar has about 10 seats, usually not full so if you're looking for a quick drink and snack you should give it a try.

The portions were small I got one sausage in my pasta. The carrot cake was almost laughable if I…read morehadn't paid for it. The food was average. Pizza arrived cold Skip this place at least delevery

NEVER BUY FROM THIS PLACE!!!!!!! Took 1 hour and half to…read moredeliver a cold hell pizza and incomplete order. after 1 hour and 30 minutes waiting for 2 subs and 1 LG pizza they forgot the sub. No competence !!! awful service!!!