Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You’ll taste the difference authentic Italian cuisine makes. Not the chain restaurant version with oversauced pasta and frozen breadsticks. Real Italian cuisine from the Abruzzo coastal region, where every dish connects you to generations of traditional cooking.
Our homemade pasta isn’t just boiled noodles with sauce thrown on top. Each strand is crafted daily using techniques passed down through Italian families, paired with organic ingredients that would earn approval from the most discerning Italian grandmother. Fresh seafood arrives daily, transformed into dishes like our signature Grilled Calamari that draws customers from throughout the MetroWest area.
When you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or simply want to turn an ordinary Tuesday into something special, you deserve more than mediocre food and rushed service. You deserve the kind of meal that makes you slow down, savor each bite, and remember why sharing exceptional food with people you care about creates lasting memories.
Since 2004, we’ve been the Italian restaurant that Cochituate families choose for their most meaningful celebrations. While other restaurants come and go, we’ve built our reputation one perfectly prepared veal chop and one satisfied family at a time.
Owner Anna Mountzuris didn’t just open another Italian restaurant. She brought her authentic vision of Abruzzese cuisine to Massachusetts, creating a place where organic meats, fresh vegetables, and traditional recipes create something genuinely special. This isn’t about following trends or cutting corners to boost profits.
The families of Cochituate understand quality. Living in one of Massachusetts’ most desirable communities, with excellent schools and strong family values, you recognize the difference between real Italian cuisine and imitation. That’s exactly what you’ll find here – no compromises, no shortcuts, just honest Italian food prepared the way it should be.
Making a reservation guarantees your table, especially during busy weekend evenings when families throughout Cochituate and surrounding MetroWest communities choose us for their special occasions. Our upstairs dining room offers elegant atmosphere with chandeliers and large windows, while the renovated downstairs features an expansive bar and contemporary touches.
You’ll start with warm, freshly baked bread while browsing our menu of authentic Abruzzese specialties. Our experienced servers understand each dish intimately – they can explain the difference between our homemade gnocchi and the lobster-stuffed ravioli, or recommend wine pairings that elevate your selections perfectly.
Each dish is prepared to order using traditional techniques. Your pasta isn’t sitting under heat lamps. Your seafood isn’t pre-cooked and reheated. When your meal arrives, it’s at the peak of flavor and temperature, exactly as Italian cuisine should be served. Live saxophone music on select evenings adds sophisticated ambiance without overwhelming your conversation.
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Your dining experience includes more than exceptional food. Our full-service bar features premium wines carefully selected to complement Italian cuisine, plus craft cocktails and local favorites. Whether you’re enjoying an intimate dinner for two or celebrating with extended family, our staff creates the perfect atmosphere for your occasion.
For Cochituate families planning special events, our upstairs private dining room accommodates up to 45 guests for seated dinners or 55 for cocktail functions. We handle every detail, from custom menus tailored to your preferences to stress-free coordination that lets you focus on your guests instead of logistics.
Our catering service brings the same authentic Abruzzese cuisine to your home or office. The same attention to quality ingredients and traditional preparation methods that define our restaurant experience travels with every catered order. Given Cochituate’s strong sense of community and frequent family gatherings, having reliable catering that matches your standards makes celebrating life’s important moments significantly easier.
We specialize in authentic Abruzzese cuisine from Italy’s coastal region, which sets us apart from typical Italian-American restaurants. Our menu features traditional recipes using organic meats, fresh seafood, and vegetables prepared in the Mediterranean tradition that Anna Mountzuris brought directly from Italy.
Unlike restaurants that focus on familiar dishes like basic lasagna and chicken parmesan, we offer unique specialties like our signature bone-in veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese, and homemade pasta including lobster-stuffed ravioli. Our commitment to authentic preparation methods means every dish is made to order using traditional techniques, not pre-prepared and reheated.
We’ve been serving the community since 2004, building relationships with local families who trust us for their most important celebrations. This isn’t a chain restaurant following corporate recipes – it’s a family-owned establishment where quality and authenticity matter more than cutting costs or following trends.
Absolutely. Cochituate families have been bringing their children here for nearly two decades, and we’ve designed our service to welcome everyone from toddlers to grandparents. Our experienced staff understands family dining and can suggest dishes that appeal to younger palates while maintaining our quality standards.
We offer gluten-free options and can accommodate most dietary restrictions with advance notice. Our chefs understand food allergies and cross-contamination concerns, so we take special requests seriously. Many of our regular customers have specific dietary needs, and we’ve learned to adapt our traditional recipes without compromising flavor.
For larger family gatherings, our upstairs private dining room provides a comfortable environment where children can enjoy themselves without worrying about disturbing other diners. We’ve hosted countless birthday parties, graduations, and family celebrations where multiple generations can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine together.
For weekend evenings, especially Friday and Saturday nights, we recommend making reservations at least a week in advance. Cochituate and surrounding MetroWest communities have discovered us over our 20 years in business, so popular dining times fill up quickly with regular customers and special celebrations.
Holiday weekends and special occasions like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and New Year’s Eve require even more advance planning – sometimes 2-3 weeks ahead. Our upstairs dining room with its elegant atmosphere and live saxophone music is particularly popular for romantic dinners and anniversary celebrations.
If you’re planning a last-minute dinner, weeknight reservations are generally easier to accommodate, and we sometimes have cancellations that open up weekend spots. Calling directly often works better than online reservation systems because our staff can check for recent openings or suggest alternative times that might work for your schedule.
Our signature Grilled Calamari consistently ranks as the most ordered appetizer – it’s prepared with a technique that creates the perfect balance of tender interior and slightly crispy exterior that you won’t find at typical Italian restaurants. Regular customers often tell first-time visitors it’s absolutely essential to try.
The bone-in double cut veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese represents our commitment to authentic Abruzzese cuisine. It’s a substantial dish that showcases traditional Italian cooking techniques, served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Many customers consider it our signature entrée and the reason they return.
Among our homemade pasta dishes, the lobster-stuffed ravioli in vodka pink sauce with crab meat and arugula draws consistent rave reviews. The pasta is made fresh daily, and the filling combines sweet lobster with creamy ricotta in a way that highlights both ingredients. Our tagliatelle with homemade meatballs in plum tomato sauce appeals to those seeking classic Italian comfort food prepared authentically.
Our upstairs private dining room is perfect for Cochituate families planning special celebrations. The space accommodates up to 45 people for seated dinners or 55 for cocktail-style events, featuring elegant décor with chandeliers, large windows, and a full-service bar.
We coordinate every aspect of private events, from creating custom menus that reflect your preferences to handling setup and service details. Whether you’re planning a graduation party, anniversary celebration, or corporate dinner, we work with you to ensure the event exceeds your expectations while maintaining our standards for authentic Italian cuisine.
Our catering service extends the same quality to off-site events. The same chefs who prepare your restaurant meals handle catered orders, using identical ingredients and preparation methods. This consistency matters for Cochituate families who want reliability between their restaurant experiences and catered events – you know exactly what quality to expect because you’ve experienced it firsthand in our dining room.
The atmosphere varies between our two dining areas to accommodate different preferences. Downstairs features a modern, renovated space with an expansive bar, elegant tables with white tablecloths, and mirrors that create an open, contemporary feel. It’s perfect for casual family dinners or drinks before your meal.
Upstairs offers a more formal, romantic setting with chandeliers, large windows accented by golden drapes, and an intimate atmosphere that’s ideal for special occasions and date nights. The décor creates an elegant backdrop without feeling stuffy or overly formal – exactly what Cochituate families expect for their celebrations.
Live saxophone jazz music enhances the dining experience on select evenings, typically Tuesday nights and other scheduled dates throughout the month. The music adds sophisticated ambiance without overwhelming conversation – you can still talk comfortably while enjoying the enhanced atmosphere. Many couples specifically request reservations on music nights for anniversaries and romantic dinners, while others prefer quieter evenings for family celebrations or business discussions.
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