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    Sam's Kitchen

    4.6 (265 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Potato Leek Soup
    Lin B.

    Went to Sam's Kitchen last night for the first time. Ambience was lovely, service was spot on and food was delicious. Took advantage of their three course menu special for $35.00. Lots of options to choose from and a beverage is included, even wine! I got the potato leek soup, chicken piccata, and tiramisu. You just can not go wrong. A lovely dinner and evening was enjoyed immensely.

    Veal parm
    Dana S.

    So pleasantly surprised by Sam's kitchen restaurant in Woburn. They offer both a six and 9 ounce pour for your wine. I don't see that very often, and it's nice to not have to order a second glass when all you want is just a larger glass of wine lol. Hubby had a Peroni beer, and we both had chicken and veal Parm respectively. It was really good and I really liked the pasta as well. The staff was very attentive, but not overly so. I hate when they get you in the middle of the meal with your mouthful and ask questions lol. And she didn't do that and I like that. We will definitely definitely be back. The only downside? if you are people of size like we are, two tables can be a little tight. We asked for a table that normally seats so we could eat comfortably, the woman who sat seemed a little annoyed at the request, but was luckily able to accommodate. Again, the only downside that I found. We will go back!

    Adam C.

    Sam's Kitchen just outside of Boston is worth a visit. It reminded me of some great Italian you find on the Northside of Town. My short rib gnocchi was loaded with meat and had a hearty sauce while the gnocchi was quite tender. In short the dish was excellent. Staff were friendly and kept my table well serviced. Sam's says they are a family restaurant which makes the visit even better.

    Complimentary garlic bread - I had two orders
    Curt H.

    This Italian restaurant has become my favorite 2024 Professional but passionate service. When the servers describe the "special" you can sense their glee and pride in the creations of coming out of the kitchen I had fra Diablo mussels over squid ink pasta. marvelous!! For desert I had pistachio tiramisu- A SPECIAL desert - great flavor and not overly sweet Limited by reasonable wine selection City parking lot about 1/2 block away or street parking

    Veal Chop

    Lucked into this place restaurant and very happy we did. I was looking for a place where I could meet my son for dinner and Woburn was halfway for both of us. We parked and spotted Sam's soon after, looked inviting and comfortable so we went in. We were greeted at the door and were immediately seated with drinks and menus. The inside is nicely lit, and warm. Our waiter was attentive and took the time to walk us through the menu and the specials. The food was even better, we started with the mussels in the white wine sauce which I highly recommend! My son had a chicken saltimbocca which he loved and I ordered the special, a bone in veal chop and mushroom sauce with broccoli rabe and risotto which was superb. The experience was fantastic, and the bill was really reasonable. Really a great place and a memorable evening. If you want a walk after dinner, around the corner is the Woburn public library, also worth a visit!

    Lobster Ravioli
    Lily B.

    It's a small cozy place. Reservations recommended due to limited seating. Service was great but food was OK. I had the lobster ravioli and the raviolis were just too thick and didn't have much for filling. For us it was just OK unfortunately.

    Cheese Ravioli
    Karen E.

    Excellent food and service. The staff was very friendly and pasta was great! We had a special deal with wine, dinner, and dessert. Excellent!!

    Short Rib over Gnocchi
    Douglas S.

    Amazing authentic Italian food! The gnocchi and pasta were homemade in both our dishes. The service was great and the desserts were delightful! I got the braised short rib with mushrooms and spinach in a red wine sauce over some homemade gnocchi. The meat was tender and flavorful and worked so nicely with the sauce. The star of the dish was the gnocchi which was freshly made. They were pillowy soft and creamy. A perfect dish through and through. My girlfriend got the chicken parm over pasta. They nailed this simple dish to perfection. The Marinara sauce was deep in flavor and perfectly balanced. The chicken cutlet was beautifully lightly fried. Not too oily or crunchy, very authentic. The pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente! Everything else was fantastic too. I had a great glass of chianti wine with my meal which was an excellent bottle. The tiramisu is a must get for dessert! Our server was fantastic too and made our experience all the better! I will definitely be coming back again for great Italian food!

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    Great independent place. The food was excellent and the service prompt. I have been there a few times and it's always great.

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    Great food. Great service. Clean. The four of us had a great time and left with happy bellies.

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    Great food fabulous service, very friendly, incredibly authentic Italian cuisine, this comiming from an Irish guy!

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    Enjoyed the service and food. My seafood, white wine pasta was delicious. Calm, friendly ambiance, bread served was good.

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    Fantastic! The did, the service the ambience, all of it so good. Can't wait to go back.

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    Ask the Community - Sam's Kitchen

    Do they have an gluten free options for dinner?

    Yes, we offer risotto as an option. Every dish on menu can be done gluten free with risotto.

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