Always delicious! I visit Marblehead from South Carolina at least once a year and never miss the…read moreopportunity to get takeout from here. Absolutely love the Franini.

Had a longing for Pizza & Beer And oh we most definitely…read moregot the Pizza but had to BYOB! And that... was totally fine Fresca in the lovely town of Marblehead certainly stands out as one of those local neighborhood gems where all the locals frequent. The place is full of authenticity, character and that wonderful local feel & sense of local pride. The people in Marblehead know Fresca. A casual yet all sorts of awesome pizzeria cooking up a storm in a wood-burning oven & serving a nice list of classic Italian dishes & get this... dessert pizzas. Polenta Frita Did not see this coming!! Certainly did not expect it to be as good as it was! Crispy homemade Parmesan polenta served with house made marinara sauce. I just love these types of local hot spots. A big thank you to Fresca for a great experience. We will certainly be back. Bollo Pizza In my opinion, an interesting spin on a general "meat lover" pizza. Homemade Bolognese sauce topped with pepperoni & melted mozzarella cheese.

Amazing hole in the wall! The little store is deserving of its name with its comfy and cozy…read moreambiance. This is an absolute gem hidden in Marblehead with excellent food. Flavors pop without over saturation on any spices and portions are perfect. The chicken in various dishes are tender and moist. The mushroom dishes are cooked el dente and you have a choice of home made pasta! Yum! Another plus for BYOB. Must try is the Chicken Parmesan! 5/5!

Amazing little gem of a neighborhood place in the heart of historic Marblehead. Seats about 22…read morepeople total inside, so get your reservation locked down and bring your favorite bottle of wine to complement the meal. Some of the occasional negative reviews of this place are shameful and totally unworthy from my experience. The gnocchi in "the Little Store Gnocchi" dish was melt in your mouth perfection. Best I ever had in the USA (I have been to Italy 40+ times). The mushrooms, truffle oil and Alfredo-like sauce (it's better than classic Alfredo ... smoother, less sticky, less fatty, more garlicky - and scrumptious... it was so tasty, I could drink the remnants like a divine soup -- and frankly, I did! The Veal Marsala was tender and seasoned perfectly, coated in tasty mushrooms and a dark Marsala sauce that was done with just the right balance of sweet and savory. My wife had the Seafood Di Mare that was piled high in a skillet full of calamari, shrimp, mussels and scallops on top of homemade fettuccine. The white wine sauce this was bathing in was a little tame for the magnitude of the dish - good, just not spectacular. All in all, we loved our food so much that we ordered a Haddock Francese "to go" so we can have it the following night and expand our Little Store palate. The ambiance is cute and quaint, old school pictures on the wall in unmatched frames that you would find at a garage sale. I felt like I was in a neighborhood ristorante in Tuscany. We saw only 1 employee all night and she was a hustler (in a great way). She did everything ... never stopped buzzing around to take care of a full restaurant-- not to mention a thriving takeout business (folks ... please tip this gal even when ordering takeout - she is busting her tail for you!). I love the BYOB approach because I always have lots of wine at the house - I don't need to spend an additional $100 on a $40 bottle of wine when I go out. One last comment - this is an adorable romantic place - unless the guests who visit make it otherwise. I was there with my wife, as were several other husbands enjoying a relatively quiet night out with their significant others. One younger group of 5 friends took the center table, and as the alcohol consumption rose, the volume crescendoed to the point of shouting just to be heard. A neighboring gentleman intervened and asked one particular girl to please stop shouting. He was right to do this - and to the girl's credit, she apologized and the rest of the evening was so pleasant. I say this just to remind people - restaurants are only as pleasant and romantic as the guests who honor them. By all means - celebrate life and friendship ... but be wary of your surroundings when your neighbors are just an arm's length away. God bless the Little Store -- Marbleheaders are sooooo lucky to have her !

We have eaten here many times, sometimes a couple of appetizers and a drink at the bar. Other times…read moredinner with ourselves, or dinner with friends... Everything is beyond superb, regardless of the event. Donna is very welcoming, staff is always friendly and attentive. Attentive. Food is about 14 steps past excellence. Terrific atmosphere and a really excellent bar arrangement. Kudos to Donna and her staff for always having the greatest of experiences. See you soon!

Three friends and I came for dinner on a Sunday night. Dante, our waiter, was super friendly and…read moreattentive. We ordered drinks and the Burrata and Prosciutto appetizer to share. The drinks came out pretty quickly, but the appetizer was delivered at the same time as our entrees. It had a good amount of Prosciutto and a large serving of burrata, but only came with two very small pieces of bread, which was very odd. I got chicken marsala, which came with two breasts of chicken and three small wedges of potatoes. My friends all got pasta dishes. We all enjoyed our meals and I ate so fast that I forgot to take puctures. Our meals were good, but I'd steer clear of that appetizer, as it was disappointing.

Awesome Italian food! We went in April on a Tuesday about…read more5pm and we pretty much had the place to ourselves. The staff were very nice! The food came out quick and sooo good! Good sized portions! I'd recommend!

Fantastic Saturday night at this charming Italian trattoria. The restaurant was very busy, but they…read moregraciously accommodated us. It was cozy and a little cramped, but honestly felt like stepping back into old-time Italy with the lively atmosphere and neighboring tables so close by. The service was excellent, the Chianti was wonderful, and the food was outstanding. I had the lobster ravioli special with saffron crème sauce, and my partner customized his chicken broccoli dish with ziti and mushrooms -- the restaurant was incredibly accommodating. We finished with handmade cannolis and limoncello, which were the perfect ending to a great meal. Easily some of the best Italian food in the area. Can't wait to go back!

This place was awesome. Probably the best salad I've ever had in my life. Very tasteful. Pizza was…read moregreat and the pork buns were delicious.

Stumbled upon this place walking around Salem. I always love to try Neapolitan pizza and don't ever…read moreget my hopes too high as a lot of places don't do it well. Bambolina does pizza well. You walk in and are met with the aroma of pizza. They have a great selection of beers as well. I had the Margherita and it was delicious. The cheese and sauce were amazing and the crust was cooked perfectly. Staff were friendly and attentive and the wait for food wasn't that long

Piccolo Piatti is finally open in Salem after waiting a few years with the "Coming Soon" banner…read morehanging on the green painted house at the corner of Webb St & Collins St. This small house was formerly Amazing Pizza & More which is relocated to the Wharf. Operated by Antique Table, Piccolo Piatti of Salem is strictly a takeout eatery (no table seating) which serves up a variety of paninis/subs/wraps with fries, chicken wings, pizza, grain bowls, salads, smoothies, acai bowls, juices, and can soda. The menu here is different than Antique Table and Piccolo Piatti Winthrop, which offers full service dining with mostly Italian food. I stopped by Piccolo Piatti mid-afternoon and the place was fairly busy with people hanging out waiting for their orders. I ordered a Salmon Bowl ($16 plus tax) which was ready in about 25 minutes after ordering since there were already large orders before mine. I watched the two cooks prepare food in the kitchen as I waited. The Salmon Bowl was really good with nice flavors, which had white rice, mixed greens, red onions, pico de gallo, hot tender honey glazed salmon smoothed with a pesto mayo. I will definitely have to drop in again for a hot sandwich with a smoothie!

Got take out pasta dishes....food was delicious, however, for $20.99, both dishes were kids size…read moreportions. Seems like a couple more spoonful's pasta and more than 2 meatballs would at least begin to look like an adult's size portion. $50 for 2 very small meals.

Excellent food and service!! Loved it - would definitely recommend!!…read moreOne of the best Italian restaurants I have ever eaten at!! Ambience was wonderful too!!

We got this fabulous recommendation from Whatdidyoueattodaysir, & from the moment we walked into…read moreRossetti Lynn in Lynn, we felt instantly welcomed with true Italian hospitality. The owner, Chef Bobby, was kind enough to chat with us, & we learned about the passion behind the restaurant. The Rossetti brothers started selling meatballs & sausage from their mother's kitchen at a young age, & their legacy lives on at Rosetti, an upscale Italian restaurant known for its perfectly executed cuisine & exceptional hospitality. We enjoyed the crispiest calamari & arancini, followed by standout dishes like chicken cutlet with spinach & buffalo mozzarella in pink sauce, & a side of broccoli rabe. We finished with a limoncello ricotta cake, the perfect ending to an incredible meal.

Came to visit on a very cold evening. Once inside the ambiance warm us up. Wine and appetizers was…read morejust what was needed. Delicious meal and more conversation leading to dessert. Staff is very friendly and saw to our every need. Definitely coming back but hopefully on a warmer evening.

Food is great here. Bartenders fantastic. We're here practically every week. Usually try to vary…read morewhat we get from the menu and it's always very good. Tonight I had steak tips, so tender and flavorful. Maybe buy the next grade of meat for these, they were a little sinewy. But I'll order them again, they were that tasty!!!!

Rossettis is fantastic. Great food and great service. They even asked if we were going to the music…read moretheater so they could expedite or meals. We were not and everything was great. I had inadvertently drippy my prescription Oakley sun glasses under the table. I called the next day and they were waiting for me. Very grateful! Highly recommend Rossetti's

Came here for a rehearsal dinner recently and had the best time! The drinks (specifically the…read moreAperol Spritz and Mai Tai) were so well made. I mean these are classic cocktails, so when a place does them well and with care, it's important to acknowledge. I'm not sure if our set menu was different from the everyday one... but the pasta alla Genovese was soooooo good. Not to mention my table went through six rounds of their bread and olive oil dip! And then the dessert was just insane. The warm ricotta "Zeppole" were out of this world. I wish I could taste them again for the first time!!! TRY THEM!!! Happy eating:)

Great cozy little Italian place to get some food and coffee. Owner was so very kind and welcoming…read more We got Cappuccinos and they were delicious. Will definitely stop by again. Thank you!

This is one of the best places I've been to in MA. The owner is incredible and hilarious. She…read morehandles everything and you get a homemade Italian meal (5 courses) for $35/person. She makes everything on the spot but will tailor it to your preferences/dietary restrictions. We got bruschetta, then meatballs, then a salad, then the eggplant rigatoni, and a delicious desert at the end. I can't rave enough about this place. It really shifts the traditional eating-out experience in a spontaneous and creative way.