Reviews for LaRosa's Italian Cafe & Bar in Andover, MA
The food is good quality. Service is weak. I've ordered takeout several times and the order has always been at least 10 minutes... later than the expected time. The staff doesn't acknowledge people waiting and gets annoyed if you ask them to check on yourorder even if they're just standing by the kitchen window waiting. They package hot sandwiches in tin containers with a plasticlid that seals in the steam and makes the bread soggy. Avoid hot sandwiches for takeout and order well in advance. Read more
Amazing Italian food! The burrata is amazing (definitely add the prosciutto and crostini). The bolognese is delicious and the... roasted carrots a nice add on! The drinks are strong! Really enjoyed the LaRosa Lemonade! And loved sitting out on the backpatio, really nice space to enjoy a meal! Can’t wait to go back. Read more
Fantastic experience. Delicious food. Solid presentation. Nice casual outdoor dining. I had The Godfather sandwich and it was... great Read more
Came in for a dinner with a friend, and had an absolutely amazing time. Service was swift and cordial, and the ambiance was very... welcoming. The Cavatelli Bolognese my friend had was especially good. Made me feel that I was having something straight from anItalian grandmother. My Veal Milanese was also tasty and well breaded. The tiramisu for dessert was not overwhelmingly sweet,and light enough to not make you feel like you've just been a glutton at the table. They don't have Painkiller cocktails on themenu, but they make them on request, and they make a citrusy version of it. Read more
Fresh flowers on table appreciation! Cute spot near main st. Very elegant and chic atmosphere. Service was nice and the menu was... fresh. The Pear Gimlet cocktail was absolutely delicious..I ordered the swordfish and it was incredible. My friend ordered apasta dish and we shared a dessert. You reallyy can't go wrong here. Read more
1st time visit. Start to finish outstanding. We had 5 entrees and 2 apps. The Gorgonzola Ravioli (dont let the name make you... pass it up) and the Rigatoni Bianco ( please send me your recipe) were the standouts but the special, Digiorno COD was excellentslso as was the veal chop. The appetizers was scallop civech, also excellent. Chocolate Cake and cheese cake for dessert, alsovery good. Great service as we has a few needy ones in the group. Read more
The things I've tried here are reliable and good. I would recommend the arugula salad with lemon basil vinaigrette and the penne... ala vodka. The service is also friendly and fast. Read more
Food tastes good. Good place to grab a sandwich for lunch. If you decide to sit down for dinner, plan to be there... all.night.long. You’ll put your order in and have a drink. Then you’ll have another drink. Then you’ll get a littlebored. Then you’ll wonder what time you actually ordered. Then you’ll fear your order was lost. And after an incredibleamount of time passes, you’ve lost your appetite, and you wanna go to bed, your food will show up. I’m not sure what goeson in the kitchen at night time but they are in no rush. Can be brutal. Tastes good if you’re awake to enjoy it. Read more