Jay C
We held my late mom’s celebration of life at LaRosas in Andover and it honestly couldn’t have been better.
The food was incredible — the eggplant parm was unreal, the chicken Marsala was perfect, and the rich Papalina pasta was the best part. The bar had fall-inspired cocktails that still felt classic and elegant, which was such a nice touch.
Chiara and the team were amazing. John Carlos was an awesome bartender who kept everything flowing, and Ella’s service was top notch. Everyone went out of their way to make it smooth and welcoming.
The atmosphere is great too. You’re part of the lively restaurant energy but still have your own space. The bar area and patio easily fit our 30 guests and gave everyone room to mingle.
We’re so grateful to LaRosas for helping us honor my mom in such a warm, memorable way. Please open one in NYC — we’d be there all the time!
… moreTimothy Howard
LaRosa’s Italian Cafe & Bar offers a classic, intimate dinner setting with notably dim lighting that creates a subdued, relaxed ambiance. We ordered the Bolognese and the papalina, followed by tiramisu, and the meal began with complimentary unlimited bread, which arrived promptly and paired well with the pasta sauces, helping balance what are otherwise modest portion sizes. The Bolognese was comforting and evenly coated in a savory meat sauce, while the papalina had a satisfying texture and cohesive flavor profile; both dishes were well-executed though not particularly bold. The tiramisu provided a light finish, with defined layers and a clean coffee flavor that was not overly sweet. Overall, the experience is steady and traditional: solid pasta, generous bread service, and an atmosphere that prioritizes mood and intimacy over brightness or flair.
… moreIc
Cafe take out. Great Italian sub and square pizza. Service and food was great. Affordable…And for Soo Jo nobody’s going to read your 10 paragraphs of complaints lol
… moreCory Wicker
What a gem nestled in an unassuming quiant little town! I was told by a local its the best Italian around (even better than place in the Northend, which i thought was blasphemous…at first). It really was an amazing experience. Highly recommend the back patio at night, very romantic. Service was top notch, super friendly, and made my daughter’s birthday dinner extra special. And then there’s the food…WOW! No one cooks properly al dente in the US, no one until now! All our pasta dishes were cooked perfect. The bone-in veal cutlet my daughter ordered was massive and so tender. I can’t say enough good things. Was really that good!
… morePeter S
The Veal Parmigiana was the best I ever had. The portion was huge. Sauce was tasty and not sweet. Calamari salad was excellent. Great table bread.
… moreMark Chabak
Angry Sicilian Italian sandwich. Fresh mozzarella, quality Italian meats, and cherry peppers, an on house made scali bread. Damn good!
… moreSammy
Came here for lunch with a few co-workers and had a great time. The decor is upscale and adorable! The service was very friendly and helpful. I got the eggplant parm sub and was very content with the size and flavors overall. This is a restaurant where you order up front, and select seating afterwards. I hear that seats fill up during peak hours, so get in early!
… moreReynard The Fox
Salad was fantastic unfortunately the pasta was undercooked on both dishes . Aldente it was not if it had two more minutes would have been much better .
… moreNancy Kelly Verdolino
Just wonderful food, service aromas and authentic Italian atmosphere. The sandwiches are made with fresh, authentic ingredients; my adult son and husband loved them. My grandson ordered a bolognese pasta that he loved. The rice balls, which we all shared, were good, not exceptional. My eggplant pasta was really delicious.
… moreAl lee
Definitely ab romantic place. Food are well decorated. Taste wise is not bad either. Portion justify the price. But honestly everything are so expensive so this restaurant actually very reasonable.
Staff are very professional. They didn’t just interrupt your conversation at the table.
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