I've been to the Emporio several times now. The food is exceptional and the staff are very helpful…read moreand welcoming! We've tried several of the pastries; all absolutely delicious. My husband is not a big fan of sweets, but after I came home with one of the fruit covered specialty pastries, he now asks me to bring one home whenever I go. My family and I have also tried some of the savory options for lunch recently. My husband had the Modena on a croissant and he said it was the best breakfast sandwich he's ever had. His only regret was not ordering two! I had the Milano. It was perfect. The chicken was light and crispy, and the veggies were fresh. The crisp bread contained just the right amount of mayo. My mom had the Minestrone, which contained a very generous amount of various vegetables and greens. She enjoyed her soup very much. My dad had the bolognese. The sauce was rich and the meat, tender. The pasta itself was, of course, excellent. Lastly, I've been several times for the coffee. The Marocchino is definitely my guilty pleasure. I've also enjoyed the brewed coffee! Looking forward to future visits!

This is a small, Italy-inspired boutique café, and we absolutely loved it. From the aesthetic to…read morethe food and menu, everything is thoughtfully inspired by Italy. When we visited, the owner herself was working solo, which made the experience even more special--she was incredibly welcoming and kind. The cappuccino was excellent, and the overall vibe was calm and relaxing. Such a lovely spot, and we'll definitely be back.

Wow, being a Mass expat and heading to the old homestead for a visit, I was hungry. I fancied a…read moresub, which they can't make at all well in Texas. Wow again, this sub was loaded with high quality Roast Beef. Honestly, it was great and my other 1/2 was equally impressed. We've got a new spot to eat on our trips back.

Went to Anthony's the other day. The Italian was amazing as always and the Grewk salad was good…read morealthough the commercial dressing stinks. I bought 2 quarts of red sauce to go and it was fantastic. Points lost because the employees are simply toxic. Not grumpy in a good way, toxic in a sad way.

Sensational italian grocery & deli. tremendous selection of…read moreitalian specialties. Best italian grocer I have ever been to.'Tony & wife are so nice & helpful. We will be back.!!!

Fantastic Italian specialty store! Fresh cold cuts, cheeses, dry goods, and fresh-cooked foods. I…read morehad a fresh-filled canollo that was as good as any in the North End! Very friendly people!

Salvatore's is the only place I go to for fresh pasta! Great food and great prices! They are always…read morefriendly and great service too!! Easy to get to and an awesome spot for all of your special occasions! I highly suggest everyone go there!!

What a hidden jewel. Here you'll find frozen pasta to go such as mushroom, butternut squash and…read moremore. They also have premade meals and sauces to go. You just have to remember it's cash. Only service was friendly as can be in and out and reasonable

Great food, the staff is very accommodating. I have been getting party platters here for years and…read morenever been disappointed

Great Stuff there! but it's CASH only- despite it saying otherwise on this website .read more

I have driven by here for years and never stopped…read more Today I stopped and so happy I did. Bought the ravioli, some tortellini. Cooked them for dinner and they were amazing. Especially the ravioli. The mother and son who run the business are really sweet and nice. Great service and old school Italian ambiance. One warning, cash only but there's an ATM right up the street. Store is 15 minutes off of 93, well worth the trip.

This was one of the spots Momma Shelter was looking to eat at since she moved up to my area of the…read morewoods. Being Italian herself, there is quite a bar for an establishment to get over with her, when it comes to Italian food. Unless you flew the pasta in from Sicily fresh that morning, don't expect a good rating. I may hold places to a high standard, but she is the Willis Tower of expectation when it comes to Italian food. Food: Bacci's is around the corner from Momma Shelter's and somewhere she caught a whiff of when stopping in Stoneham once. So, naturally, we had to investigate. Momma ordered a standard Chicken Parm, and I think I got a Shrimp Scampi. Basic. Dishes that are hard to mess up for an Italian restaurant. Food came out in the right amount of time, and they were piping hot. Momma's serving looked bigger than her, and mine was a perfect amount too. Tasted very good, and Momma was quite pleased with her Chicken Parm. We both were very happy with the food. Service: Wait staff was quick, attentive, good attention to detail, and I can't remember 100%, but I don't think they put bread and oil on the table as an appetizer. That is an automatic DQ in my mother's eyes. Any Italian restaurant that forgets the bread, won't get her money ever again, which will be included in the review of another establishment I am going to review later. They got the beverages right, everything there was fine, well done. Atmosphere: Bacci's is a small place with only a few seats, but a bar with locals in it that can get a little noisy sometimes. I got the feeling that a lot more people did take-out there, than sat in and ate. One other side note was the parking can be a little tricky if you aren't familiar with the area. Best not to use the lot behind the building as that can fill up quick, but there is a lot a short walk up the street that the back lot is off of that has plenty of space in it. Overall - I would go back and eat there for a nice meal, I don't think Momma will, but oh well, was still a very good treat. :)

Last night, I came here with a friend for dinner. I got the chicken piccata over pasta which was…read moredelicious! Generous portion and the sauce was excellent. I got a watermelon martini which was amazing. Brought a taste of summer even though there is snow on the ground! Our waitress was excellent and very nice. Even though it was busy and there were lots of people dining in, she was still friendly. This restaurant has become a favorite of mine.

Best fresh pasta around! Forget about buying your pasta anywhere else. Just take a look at their…read moreproduct list and you won't know what to try first. The butternut squash ravioli are so good you almost don't even need a sauce to go with them! I think they also sell pre-packaged Maria's at supermarkets but I just go directly to the shop on Ferry St. to purchase.

This farm is amazing. The BEST apple cider donuts I've ever had. We went on a Saturday and they had…read morejust opened the potato blasters. We've never done it before and it was a BLAST! $1 each try so we each did $5. They had a cute area with a little town made of wood and skeletons doing funny things that you could take pics with like a saloon, jail, checkers, and mortuary. We also took a picture of the iconic pumpkin wall that is all over IG. Then we got in line for the donuts. So hot, fresh and cinnamony and cakey! The line moves fast. We also wondered into the grocery area. Really picture perfect fruits and vegetables like if Whole Foods had a farm, this is what it would look like. It's beautiful. This is literally the best farm I've ever been to. I would definitely come back to this one if I'm ever in the area in October again.

We went to check out the pumpkin wall after seeing it on social media…read more The place was packed on a Saturday afternoon, but traffic flowed pretty smoothly and they had plenty of parking, so we didn't have to wait long to find a spot. The pumpkin wall was cool to see, but what pleasantly surprised me was discovering that this is also a great farm with lots of fresh products. The checkout lines were long, although I imagine they're probably much shorter once the pumpkin wall attraction is no longer there. I'd probably come back again next year, but I would definitely avoid going during peak weekend hours.