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A photo of Tuscan Kitchen restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3418)
$$$$
• Italian • Salem
Booked 54 times today
Service was great , food was delicious . Drinks were also delicious. Restaurant was beautiful as well .
A photo of 75 Chestnut restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2841)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Beacon Hill
Booked 77 times today
My maple glazed salmon was excellent, as were the sides of butternut squash, spinach, asparagus, and wild rice - My husband's cod was equally great - The creme brulee trio was perfect for dessert - The only reason that I didn't give the service a 5* is that the restaurant seemed to be a little short staffed and it looked to us that our waitress was the only one hustling to get her tables taken car of - We would definitely recommend 75 Chestnut and we will be going back.
A photo of The Windham Restaurant restaurant
4.5
Awesome(264)
$$$$
• Italian • Windham
Booked 3 times today
Great meal, martinis were excellent. I think the menu is new; everything was fantastic
A photo of The Colosseum Restaurant restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(942)
$$$$
• Italian • Salem
Booked 4 times today
We had wonderful service and food! Going back soon!
A photo of 1928 Beacon Hill restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1079)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Beacon Hill
Booked 79 times today
The service and food were great. We were seated on time. The drinks were just as good.
A photo of Carmine Newburyport restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(324)
$$$$
• Italian • Newburyport
Booked 18 times today
Our favorite Italian spot. Top quality food, reasonably priced. Always a good vibe with excellent service from a good crew that seems to stay the same. Food is always phenomenal, piping hot and tasty and drinks are great. Our fav is the chicken parm (get it with vodka sauce) For first timers just pay attention to the time limits on tables as they turn them fast.
A photo of Josephs Trattoria Bakery & Cafe restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(408)
$$$$
• Italian • Haverhill
Booked 9 times today
Excellent service from Madison, warm welcome from hostess, convenient parking, and outstanding food -- all good!
A photo of Tresca restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4989)
$$$$
• Italian • North End
Booked 46 times today
Food and service were perfect! My husband ordered a pumpkin beer and the sole special and I had the pumpkin martini and the risotto served in the pumpkin. Everything was incredible. Thank you for a great meal!
A photo of Ma Maison restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3763)
$$$$
• French • Beacon Hill
Booked 73 times today
Lovely lunch at a restaurant that never disappoints.
A photo of Arya Trattoria restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2977)
$$$$
• Italian • North End
Booked 22 times today
Went before a Bruins game, the staff was professional and they get you in and out in time for the game. The meatballs appetizer was a 5 out of 5. The lobster dish was very good, but tail was slightly overcooked. Wine selection was very good. We had a very good experience and food and drink was delicious and service was very good. We will be returning.

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  • Derek
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Service was great , food was delicious . Drinks were also delicious. Restaurant was beautiful as well .
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    Tuscan Kitchen$$$$• Italian• Salem
    •
    4.5
  • Laura
    Asheville / Western North Carolina •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My maple glazed salmon was excellent, as were the sides of butternut squash, spinach, asparagus, and wild rice - My husband's cod was equally great - The creme brulee trio was perfect for dessert - The only reason that I didn't give the service a 5* is that the restaurant seemed to be a little short staffed and it looked to us that our waitress was the only one hustling to get her tables taken car of - We would definitely recommend 75 Chestnut and we will be going back.
    More info
    75 Chestnut$$$$• Contemporary American• Beacon Hill
    •
    4.7
  • CandiceGold
    Greater Boston •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Excellent service from Madison, warm welcome from hostess, convenient parking, and outstanding food -- all good!
    More info
    Josephs Trattoria Bakery & Cafe$$$$• Italian• Haverhill
    •
    4.8
  • jubilee
    Key West / Florida Keys •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Great meal, martinis were excellent. I think the menu is new; everything was fantastic
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    The Windham Restaurant$$$$• Italian• Windham
    •
    4.5
  • Laureen
    Greater Boston •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 24, 2026
    We had wonderful service and food! Going back soon!
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    The Colosseum Restaurant$$$$• Italian• Salem
    •
    4.7
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