Reviews - Abbondanza
Reviews summary
Nestled in a tranquil setting, this restaurant offers a mix of nostalgic charm and contemporary flavors. Guests rave about the generous portions and well-prepared dishes, with highlights like the flavorful arancini and seafood specialties. While some diners noted the need for improved presentation and occasional inconveniences, such as a lack of tap water, the attentive and friendly service often makes up for these issues. Frequent patrons appreciate the consistency of quality over the years and enjoy celebrating special occasions here. With a commitment to delicious meals and a cozy atmosphere, this restaurant remains a favored choice for many.
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Abbondanza is small, cozy and delicious! Outstanding staff, our waitress was outstanding as she always is when we are there. Didn’t rush us at all as we went from appetizers to dessert. I booked it on open table and requested a candle on my husbands dessert as we celebrated his birthday and our Anniversary. Our waitress even put a candle on my dessert and my son’s! She is phenomenal!!! They pay attention to details a... View all feedback.
What OpenTable Diner dislikes about Abbondanza:
I had a fond memory of dining here maybe 15 years ago and was happy for a chance to try it again. The dish I hoped to re-order sadly wasn’t on the current menu. Delicious arancini appetizer special was a big hit but we were later dismayed by the price. We each ordered standard entrees (Marsala, Parmesan, Piccata) which were well prepared and generous portions but not especially memorable. Entrees included side salad... View all feedback.
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Last update : 08.11.2023
I highly recommend this excellent Italian restaurant located outside of the North End.
The waitstaff was extremely attentive. The salad dressing, fresh bread, and octopus appetizer were all exceptional.
Let me begin by saying that we have dined here quite frequently. It is not one of my favorite places but my family loves it. Upon arriving, I was surprised to see an empty restaurant when we were told that the only reservations were for later that night. I was also surprised when the waitress told us that they were not serving tap water as it was not clean. She pushed hard to sell the bottled water at $7 per. When she served ice, I questioned her why she was serving it when it was the same tap water. She replied that their ice machine was full for several days and the water used for it was clean. WHAT!! We ordered and everything seemed fine until on my 2nd bite of food, I found a long hair in my dish. When I brought it to her attention, her first response was it is not mine. She did apologize, brought me over a menu and said she would have the kitchen make me a new dish. She never offered to take it off the bill, which I have found standard when this happens. The only reason I did not cause a scene is my family loves it there (I don’t know why) and will probably return. I will not.
The food and service were amazing. I am looking forward to returning.
My wife and I had dined here once prior to our visit tonight with friends. Our first visit was great. We were greeted and sat promptly by staff. Soon after sitting bread and olives were landed on our table- really good, crusty bread. We ordered the escarole and white bean appetizer and the antipasto di casa, which were excellent. I ordered the Frutti DiMare, my wife got the Gnocchi. The waitstaff delivered our meals together, as well as tonight with our party of four. Presentation is important, they get it. The Frutti Di Mare was in a large square bowl, stuffed with delicious mussels, clams and calamari, cooked perfectly in a tasty tomato sauce. The home made gnocchi was good as well. The service was excellent from start to finish and the food as well. My only regret was not discovering this gem years earlier.
Last update : 22.04.2023
The place is not bad. It has no atmosphere, no music, nothing. But his food was very rated. I don't know if they have problems or what, but the service has JAHRE! It seems to me that there was only one person in the kitchen and only one person inclined the tables. If the problem of lack of personnel had not been unfair, I would not want to say that the place has bad services per ce. The food is really very good, all ordered dishes were very delicious and very plentiful. The ducks were also very delicious. Generally, the experience was good. Yes, I would return to the place for his food, but not at all for his service. You definitely need to hire more employees.
Beautiful small place súper quiet, super well served plenty of food, taste good, needs a little more food presentation, prices are for the amount of food you receive.
Abbondanza is here! Moving into the neighborhood and found this Italian jewel. The food is delicious and fresh, service was so friendly. Location is convenient and easy to reach without going to the city. Love the weekend Specials... Chilean Lake Bass with Spinat Risotto was EXCELLENT. Encourages Abbondanza a weekly...
My wife and I celebrated our anniversary on a Saturday afternoon. There were about ten other people in the restaurant. I ordered Fruitti di Mare and my wife ordered filled veal and a glass of wine. We ordered fried Calamari as an appetizer. We also got bread with butter. My dish consisted of mussels, mussels, scallops and shrimps in a sampi sauce. It was fantastic and enough to bring another food home. The venal cop of my wife was over two centimeters thick. It came with pasta. My wife said it was delicious. Bill two dinners, appetizers, wine and tax) came to $85. We've eaten here in the past and we'll eat here again. It was a fantastic meal, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Parking is on site and difficult to find, although it was not too bad on Saturday at 5:00.
Been coming here my whole life, my parents live a 1 min walk away. The food has remained consistent amazing. North end quality without the hassle. Love the chicken broccoli fusilli gnocchis. But honestly everything is very good!!
