Went here on a Friday night around 630, was told there was a 40 minute wait, not bad for a busy…read moreFriday, so gave my name & #. Ended up being seated in less than 15 minutes because an outside table opened up. Their patio was comfortable, had heaters so we weren't cold and Cameron was amazing, very attentive, kind and overall just great. The drinks & food were delicious and the dessert I ordered to go (maple creme brulee) was PHENOMENAL!! I will definitely be back!

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

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!

Mare E Monti - Exceptional Authentic Italian & Seafood Pasta Spot in Worcester, MA…read more Mare E Monti is an exceptional Italian gem -- probably home to the best seafood pasta I've ever had. I was in town ahead of a half marathon near Hampton Beach on Sunday. After a long drive and a surprise call that my extended family was touring the East Coast nearby, we decided to meet halfway -- and Worcester made perfect sense. I booked a table for eight at 8 PM on Saturday. We miscounted our party, which led to about a 45-minute wait, but honestly, that just gave us more time to catch up. The interior strikes a lovely balance -- rustic yet modern, cozy yet romantic, and unmistakably Italian in feel. Starters We kicked off with two plates of Calamari Fritti -- classic native calamari, lightly fried and tossed with cherry peppers and a delicate butter sauce. Absolutely delicious; I had to restrain myself from finishing the whole plate. Complimentary garlic bread with olive oil was also served, and I stopped myself at 2-3 slices to save room for the race-fueling carbs to come. For salad, I chose the Insalata Casalinga -- crisp field greens, grape tomatoes, julienne carrots, cucumbers, red onion, and imported olives in a light vinaigrette. Simple, fresh, and highly recommended. The Main Event The real reason I chose Mare E Monti was simple: carb loading. I went with the Pasta con Cozze e Fagioli -- sautéed mussels in a garlic white wine sauce with diced tomatoes and cannellini beans, tossed with linguine. It was everything I'd hoped for: flavorful yet light, satisfying without being heavy. The mussels were tender, the beans added substance, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. Others at the table tried the Ravioli di Aragosta (lobster ravioli) on my recommendation. I snagged a bite -- and it was heavenly. Rich, delicate, and beautifully balanced. Final Thoughts Dinner here was the perfect pre-race meal -- nourishing without weighing me down. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the service attentive, and the food consistently excellent. Even parking was simple; I found easy street parking just around the corner (though valet is also available). Oh, and the next morning? I ran a personal best in my half marathon -- just over 1 hour and 20 minutes. I'd like to think the perfect plate of pasta helped fuel that finish. All in all, Mare E Monti is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine and standout seafood pasta in the Worcester area. I'll absolutely be back next time I'm in Massachusetts. Last visited: October 4, 2025

Gorgeous restaurant, we were easily able to get a seat at the bar. The drinks were amazing! We had…read moreAlmafi Sunset Martinis and Pinot Grigio 10/10. For my Entree, I had Ravioli Vegano. The sauce is made of tomatoes and a ton of veggies, seasoned to perfection. My friends had Pappardelle Bolognese made with egg pasta and butternut squash tortellacci. The serving sizes are great, had left overs for lunch the next day and it still tasted good.

This was my first visit to Arturo's Ristorante, and it won't be my last. I found the food and…read moreservice were both executed nicely, and the dining venue is very pleasant. It's a popular spot, and I wanted to dine around 5:30 to 6:00pm on a Saturday. I was able to reserve a table at 5:15pm and we were seated promptly upon our arrival. Our two person waiter team introduced us, brought us water, took our drink order and then shared the specials. The specials sounded tasty, especially the pasta special and steak special. We selected: * (1) Mista Salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, kalamata olives, red onions, candied walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, over mixed greens. $15 * (1) Arancini Fried Risotto Balls (4) filled with Smoked Gouda and mozzarella cheese served with tomato sauce. $15 * (2) Pasta Special: Sliced sweet Italian sausage and pulled chicken sautéed with roasted zucchini and summer squash, tossed with fresh rigatoni and spinach in a vodka tomato cream sauce, garnished with shaved ricotta salata. $30 Martini Hendricks: $16 Brunello Laleccaia Wine: $18 Total for dinner with tip: $133 The Mista Salad we shared was tasty, we really enjoyed the zesty dressing. The Arancini was excellent, very light with a satisfying crunch. The Pasta Special was delicious, we loved the Vodka Sauce. Our main critique is that the pasta dish could have used more sausage, and that the courses arrived too close together. The martini was good, and the wine was adequate, I would not get this wine again. It didn't compare to the Austin Hope Cabernet, Paso Robles, 2022 ($17) I had at Via Italian Table for example. Overall, this was a very enjoyable dinner, perhaps a little pricey, but a solid four-stars for this visit.

First time eating here. We had Veal parmigiana & Carbonara. Food was awesome. Sat at bar Victoria…read morewaited on us she was friendly and great service. I would recommend this place.

I went on valentine Day Victoria was our server and bartender. She makes the best espresso…read moremartinis. Made with real espresso coffee. I had the veal Parmesan with penne pasta. The veal Parmesan came with a marinara sauce. I chose to add the Bolognese sauce to my pasta, which was absolutely fabulous. This is a restaurant that everyone should try the best Italian food around.

Had a Mother's Day late lunch here yesterday and have to say that I was very impressed with the…read morefood and the service. Our party of four were seated at a high top on the bar side. Our server was great (sorry I've forgotten your name) and offered great suggestions. For starters we had the rolllantini, meatballs and we asked if they would sauté the calamari. They did and it was all excellent! The suggestion for the short rib did not disappoint, perfectly tender with great flavor. The risotto and Brussels were both perfectly done. My fiancé had the shrimp scampi which she enjoyed, her son had an enormous serving of chicken parm while her dad had the pasta primavera. We had cocktails before dinner and the Rutherford cab with our meals. Desserts were also outstanding with the star of that show being the pistachio gelato. Really first rate. A real gem of a place with a fantastic ambiance. A must try.

Everything was an easy 10/10 but my favorite were the drinks and the bread! I tried the Don't drop…read morethe Blueberries (blueberry vodka and limoncello w/ blueberry rim) and an Espresso Martini. Both were absolutely delicious but the Martini was on very sweet (it's a dessert cocktail). The S'mores Old Fashioned is also great! For food, I had their Burrata Caprese w/ Chicken. Can't really go wrong with that. My friend had Polpette and Oysters and was absolutely obsessed!! As for the service, the bartender to the restaurant owner everyone was kind and overall vibes were amazing. My friend is a regular here and I can see why. Would def come back!

Best Dinner I've ever had! Period! 10/10 Start to finish! Delicious Food, cute and quiet vibe. The…read morestaff is genuinely kind and good at their job. Highly recommended if you are looking for a quiet nice dinner date or special occasion for 2.

Really enjoyed every aspect of my meal here - the soup was delicious, the chicken Parmesan was…read morecooked perfectly, the pasta was very fresh, and the chocolate cake was amazing. The marinara sauce wasn't my favorite - a bit acidic, and there was a lot of it - but the other aspects of the meal balanced it out well. Server at the bar was also very pleasant - service was a little slow, but I could tell it was because she was enjoying talking to regulars.

I eat here all the time. Great pizza! Pasta dishes with homemade pasta fabulous. I have never eaten…read morea bad meal!

We haven't dined here in quite some time, but decided to join some friends to this out of the way…read morerestaurant. It's somewhat in the middle of nowhere, so why was it difficult to get a reservation for Saturday night? Simply said, great food at reasonable prices. Our choices were 4:30 or 6:30, we chose to go early after a two-mile chilly walk along the beautiful Blackstone Canal, just 7 minutes away from the UxLocale. We were seated immediately and our waitress arrived in just moments. We were provided menus, waters and we ordered some drinks which arrived not long after. There were only a few patrons here as the UxLocale opens at 4pm. The menu changes weekly, and our party of four selected: * Warm Pecorino with Truffle Honey Cheese * Tuscan Shrimp Pappardelle * Tomato Carbonara Pappardelle * (2) 1.5" New York Strip Steak * Cannoli for Dessert Let's start with the steaks. In a word, delicious! Both were cooked perfectly medium rare, tender and juicy. Two sides are included, I got the Beet Salad (tasty and nicely dressed) and the potatoes with bacon which were awesome. A co-diner ordered the same dish but got the Caesar salad which he liked very much. We both agreed, a solid 5-star dinner at a reasonable $37 price. The shrimp plate looked beautiful and substantial. The diner loved it and ate every bite. The Tomato Carbonara Pappardelle was also tasty, albeit with strong pepper undertones. If you don't like a lot of pepper, you might try a different dish, or ask if the chefs can cut back on it. That said, I liked it and would be happy to order this. Most of the diners liked the Warm Pecorino with Truffle Honey Cheese Skillet (slices of Pecorino Romano cheese, warmed to a mild melt and drizzled with truffle-infused honey. The salty, sharp cheese and sweet, pungent honey are a classic pairing in Tuscan cuisine. Warmed and served on a cast-iron skillet). I liked it, one diner thought it was too salty, though that is the way it's described above. The dishes are all large, three of us brought home leftovers. We finished by sharing a cannoli dessert, which was excellent, crispy cannoli with a light and tasty filling. An outstanding dinner, with excellent services at a reasonable price (dinner for four with drinks was $209 before tip). A solid 5-stars on this visit. Note that they request tips be left in cash (for all of us who use little if any cash these days). There is a cash machine when you first enter.

Ordered a buffalo chicken pizza and chicken parm with a side salad. Best buffalo chicken pizza I've…read moreever had, full of flavor not drenched in buffalo sauce and chicken was crispy. My boys ate all of my chicken parm but it smelled delicious, I will be ordering again soon.

Wonderful waiter, Joey made my meal to order. We weren't sure about this place because the ratings…read moreweren't very good, but as I reviewed them, I saw they were from years ago. Don't be fooled! Our food was fantastic! The restaurant was a typical restaurant nothing fancy but just darn good food and great service.

Stopped in for dinner Wednesday and sat at the bar. Was my first time visiting and Rachel (the…read morebartender) was extremely knowledgeable about the menu . Drinks were made perfectly and Clam chowder was very good .

It took me many years of living here to actually go here and I'm glad I gave it a chance. We went…read moreon a busy valentines evening and were sat fairly quickly. It was bustling but service was not affected. It's a casual eat like the name says but not so casual that it wouldn't be a nice place for a date. Just not super fancy and I'm ok with that. The food was really good. We started with calamari and arancini. The calamari is the best we've had. Tender and flavorful. Everything you want in seafood. This was my first arancini so I don't have much experience but it was nicely flavored. Very dense and filling. Hubby got fish and chips. It wasn't super memorable. It was fine but there is better around. I got the sampler of meatball, chicken and eggplant in the red sauce. It was very good. It was so much food we took home another meal worth of food. I would say this is an absolute yes. Go give it a try.

I've been here before but I didn't do a great job at building my own bowl…read more But this time, I tried the Mac Daddy Bowl (without onions) and it was fantastic. It definitely has become my new hyper-fixation meal. It's expensive but it's one of the very few healthy options in the area. It's made from quality ingredients and worth the price for a healthy lunch. I will definitely be back to try more things.

I love the food here the food is so awesome it's top-notch. It's such delicious food. They have a…read morevariety the services awesome they have great servers and they treat you with respect they are is awesome clean place clean environment and I would recommend this place 100 out of 100.