This is our most recent place to visit, just a few days ago. We went when the Celtics were about to win the Championship and couldnt find any bars near the garden that had room. So we walked over to the North End and found this gem. We were looking for a place that had a bar and TV showing the game, and as we walked past the big open air windows, trying to decide if we should go in when the owner, an older Italian man yelled to us, "You hungry? Come in, come in!" Well, that did it. We went inside and found a delightful cozy place. The owner of the place, Franco Graceffa, was a very friendly man, and I wish I could see more owners like him moving about the floor.
Well, lets get to the review. Overall - 487/500
Atmosphere- 95/100
Smallish restaurant but cozy with a clean feeling about it. Big open windows that let in a nice breeze and makes it easier to people watch. The decor wasnt overly done, like some you would find, nice and simple.
Food- 96/100
I thought the food was great. They served pre-dinner bread/butter with a small bowl of olives. We got the chicken/veal parm, was awesome, we both cleaned our plates. Since we were trying to draw out our dinner so we could watch more of the game, we ordered dessert and cappuccino. Let me say that chocolate cream with bananas was superbly good, I could of licked the plate afterwards. If you like bananas at all, I recommend getting this!
Service- 100/100
Yup, 100% good. We sat at the bar and the bartender was very nice and fast about getting us stuff, even when busy. You could see the owner walking around, talking and helping out. One of our dishes was sent out wrong and he was super quick to get it fixed, fussing over us. It was great.
Cleanliness- 99/100
Didnt see anything amiss. Everything looks clean and fresh.
Price- 97/100
Normal prices for this type of place. Total price of our meal was actually lower then I thought it would be.
Overall- This place was really great. I would come here again any day.
If you have visted here, please leave a comment about it and I will add. :)
If you want to visit:
Dolce Vita
221 Hanover Street
Boston, MA 02113
Tel 617-720-0422
---Last review till about July when we will return to the North End to continue our exploring. ---
Friday, June 20, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Assaggio
Ok, first place we went to was Assaggio's about a year ago and since have been there 2 more times. This place was great, a good one for a first date.. or any date really. Its cozy, romantic, charming and the food was great. Well, here is my review.
Overall Score- 481/500
Atmosphere- 95/100
The atmosphere in this place is really great. If you can, get seated downstairs in there basement. They had the walls converted into this fake stone look with the ivy draped around. Nice dimmed lighting and cozy environment. Only slight downfall on the downstairs is its just a little to cozy and tight of space, BUT worth the experience.
Food- 93/100
So far of what I have eaten its nothing out of this world...so far. The food was great, dont get me wrong and the choices werent to bad either. I would suggest the veal/chicken parm, its so far the best we've eaten. They serve complementary bread and oil cheese mix before your meal, which is 10/10 good, just have the problem of eating to much of it and cant eat your dinner! There wine is great, get the house red! One more note of interest, there ice water is the BEST water ever, very clean and fresh, make sure you take your time to notice. One down thing that I myself didnt like was they didnt have or serve iced tea, which I love. I guess they want you to drink wine, etc. Meh.
Service- 99/100
Nothing to fault here, so far we've gotten friendly, fast and on par service.
Cleanliness- 99/100
Plates,silverware and table all clean. Nothing to fault here. Bathrooms are unknown, as I didn't visit them as of yet.
Price- 95/100
About what you are going to find at such a place in the North End.
$16-25 a plate, Appetizers around 6-15$ depending. Not bad at all for what you get.
Overall this place is great and you will find your self going here more then once.
Please leave a note if you have gone here and wanted something added. :)
And if you want to visit, here is some info:
Assaggio
29 Prince Street
Boston, MA 02113
617-227-7380
Overall Score- 481/500
Atmosphere- 95/100
The atmosphere in this place is really great. If you can, get seated downstairs in there basement. They had the walls converted into this fake stone look with the ivy draped around. Nice dimmed lighting and cozy environment. Only slight downfall on the downstairs is its just a little to cozy and tight of space, BUT worth the experience.
Food- 93/100
So far of what I have eaten its nothing out of this world...so far. The food was great, dont get me wrong and the choices werent to bad either. I would suggest the veal/chicken parm, its so far the best we've eaten. They serve complementary bread and oil cheese mix before your meal, which is 10/10 good, just have the problem of eating to much of it and cant eat your dinner! There wine is great, get the house red! One more note of interest, there ice water is the BEST water ever, very clean and fresh, make sure you take your time to notice. One down thing that I myself didnt like was they didnt have or serve iced tea, which I love. I guess they want you to drink wine, etc. Meh.
Service- 99/100
Nothing to fault here, so far we've gotten friendly, fast and on par service.
Cleanliness- 99/100
Plates,silverware and table all clean. Nothing to fault here. Bathrooms are unknown, as I didn't visit them as of yet.
Price- 95/100
About what you are going to find at such a place in the North End.
$16-25 a plate, Appetizers around 6-15$ depending. Not bad at all for what you get.
Overall this place is great and you will find your self going here more then once.
Please leave a note if you have gone here and wanted something added. :)
And if you want to visit, here is some info:
Assaggio
29 Prince Street
Boston, MA 02113
617-227-7380
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
First
With so many places to eat and explore in the North End, I decided to start a blog on the new and different restaurants one can find in the North End. It will also be something to keep track of the many different places we go to, so we know which ones we liked and so forth. Will edit this post later with more info.
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