Last night we ate there with family and the food and service were fabulous. They have home made mozzarella, and house specialty dishes that were fabulous. The home made chips and dip were a perfect appetizer
(5)
Ali M.
Great restaurant, good, quick service and good drinks. I recommend the meatballs as an app, very filling and delicious- you might not even want to order food they're so filling! The bread is delicious, I recommend requesting that before your meal. Great vibe overall.
(4)
Anita W.
Bar staff is always friendly and attentive. Pizzas are always tasty and the arancini are AMAZING!
(5)
Ryan A.
This is one of my favorite spots for lunch around Westford. The food and service have always been great. They have a good selection of beers and wines. The Neapolitan pizza crust is different and delicious. For lunch, they have a $10 special you can't beat. In general, it's a little on the pricey side, but worth it. A definite upgrade from an Applebees or 99 type place.
(5)
Brett M.
Top five worst restaurant experiences ever in my life. We go out to eat at least once a week. The meatball was so hard that I quite literally could not cut it with my knife. Bartender told me that the meatballs that are gluten free aren't the same. ...thanks. But it also shouldn't be like a ball of granite either. The whole meal was overpriced. I had a tiny scoop of spaghetti and the prices were really expensive! Considering we love Italian food and there is literally nothing else in the area, take it to mean something that we will never even THINK about coming back here again.
(1)
Denis D.
Went there twice. After the first time I swore I would never go back there again. WAY overpriced for what your get, especially on a lunch menu.... Food was good (some forgettable pasta dish...) but portion was ridiculously small and too expensive. Second time I ended up there for a company lunch, I had the Braised Shortribs. I was pleasantly surprised. It was quite delicious, good portion size, but again way too expensive for what you get, especially on a lunch menu. Odds of me going back there? Slim to none. Better cheaper alternatives.
(2)
Laura K.
So good. Really.., had the chicken wings for an appetizer, and they aren't your typical buffalo wings. Instead, they're well seasoned and served with tzatziki sauce. Yum! For dinner, my husband and I shared a large maiale pizza. Sort of like a Hawaiian, but with smoked bacon instead of ham. Crispy crust from the wood fired oven. Just enough sweetness. Loved it! And just enough pizza for two hungry adults. Great meal!
(5)
Eric D. S.
Fantastic open restaurant with big bar and several screens to make watching sports great. Perfect for lunch or dinner and location is central in the mall area found as you enter Westford. Great addition to the area. Had the Caesar salad and the bread was fantastic. Many healthy options on menu too.
(4)
Kathy S.
Hubby and I went for supper on a Wednesday evening about 6:30. There was a 30 minute wait for a table, so we sat at the bar. Service was quick, waitress was fine. We received a small basket of bread with olive oil and herbs. The menu is not very large, and features unusual ingredients and pairings. Food is served decorously on large plates. I had salmon, which came topped with a semi-hot salsa and was accompanied by cold tabbouleh. It was tasty, and at $21, fairly reasonable. Hubby had chicken marsala, which he liked, although it was definitely not what you'd expect - tiny round pasta under the chicken, and cranberry onion chutney on top - $18. I normally would give a place like this 4 stars, even though it's too shi shi for our tastes, but it was JUST TOO LOUD. Astonishingly loud. There were just too many people crammed into the space - the bar itself, the 4 long counters with stools, then tables around the edge. We couldn't even carry on a conversation, even though we were sitting right next to each other.
(3)
Derek S.
Unfortunately I have to echo other recent reviews - the food was half-way decent, albeit pretty over-priced, but the service was really, really, really bad. Like - really bad. Going out to eat shouldn't be this frustrating...
(1)
Damien S.
If your adventures find you wiped after a day of conquering the toughest mini golf courses around (see: Kimball Farms), or drenched following a gaggle of bumper boaters with a vendetta against your face (see also: Kimball Farm), Evviva is a solid choice for post-playtime prandials. Focusing on flatbreads in two styles: traditional (a thin Neopolitan-esque "00" flour dough, baked in a wood stone oven) and La Montanera (lightly pan fried, then baked to maximize bubbles and crispness). With the promise of a melt-away tender shoulder cut, I went with the Manzo, a white sauce pie with roasted veggies, balsamic reduction, gorgonzola crumbles and grilled teres major. It was a bit smaller, even for a personal size, and all I could taste was the piquant cheese and sweet balsamic. The beef was there, just in the background. Topping heavy, and decently priced at $14. Our starting burrata insalata was made in-house and featured a nice prosciutto bacon in fairly substantial chunks. The cheese itself, much more firm than anticipated and the creamy center was definitely closer to a dry ricotta. Tasty with the pesto, and the arugula gave it a peppery kick. Sodas are served by the can, which I always found a bit strange for a casual dining room. Local drafts by the dozen, and a few TVs circle the bar area - easily visible from the dining room. Paying by card? The servers run plastic at your table, so that Am Ex never leaves your sight. I dig that trend. All in all, a decent option, and definitely worth a second visit down the road.
(3)
Samantha L.
Evviva Cucina is located in the Cornerstone Square. When we entered the restaurant, there wasn't a hostess at the hostess stand. I was surprised how packed the restaurant on Friday night. The restaurant was decorated with large canvas prints of various vegetables (e.g., garlic, tomatoes), bookcase with products from Italy, and large fork and spoon on the wall by the bathroom. On the back wall of the restaurant is a full sized kitchen. Surrounding the kitchen is a bar with tall bar chair and flat screen televisions to watch sports and news. Surrounding the bar is the dining room with round and rectangular tables with black chairs. The restaurant has a wide selection of wine and beer (on draft, bottle, can). There was popular music playing in the background. The service was great. Our server brought everything in a timely manner and whatever we needed (e.g., extra dishes). I ordered an Arnold Palmer, which was served over ice, in a soda can shaped glass, and garnished with a lemon wedge. It was neither too sweet or too tart. I like how this restaurant uses fresh ingredients, some of which are locally sourced. For example, the tomatoes come from Backyard Farm, the chicken come from Murray's Farm, fresh pasta from Maria's pasta, and the mussels from Maine. The menu said that complimentary bread service is available upon request. The sliced sour dough bread was served with herb and spice infused olive oil. For appetizers, we shared Sauteed Mussels and Roasted Beet and Ravioli. The mussels were clean - free of sand. A dish of large mussels was served in a white wine sauce. It was served with grilled crostini, cooked with shallots, roasted fennel and tomatoes, and thinly sliced garlic, and garnished with freshly grated oregano. The Roasted Beet and Ravioli consisted of fresh spinach and kale, segmented orange slices, and candied walnuts tossed in a lemon vinaigrette. It was light and refreshing. I liked how the salad dressing was creamy but surprisingly not too tangy. Since some guests weren't big fan of goat cheese, it came on the side. The salad was topped with two crispy gorgonzola and walnut ravioli. The raviolis were deep fried and red on the outside. They were sweet on the inside and savory on the outside. It tasted like a Ritz cracker sandwich. This is the first time, I've seen so many choices for crust type, which is only available for individual sized pizzas. For Neopolitan Style, you have a choice of crispy, airy, or thin. For La Montanara, you have a choice of fried, light, or sweet. I was contemplating on which pizza to get as they all sounded delicious. Between the Maiale and Scampi, I settled on the Scampi, which was a white sauce based pizza, topped with feta cheese, wild shrimp, garlic, and marinated tomato. I liked how it was light and not rich or creamy. We also got Chicken Marsala. The chicken thighs were roasted and lightly salted. It was served over pearl shaped pasta known as fregola, sauteed spinach and crimini mushrooms, and cooked with marsala wine. It was garnished with a cranberry onion chutney.
(4)
Brian W.
Brussels Sprout and Bacon pizza. I've been here 3 times and this is the only thing I can order because it tastes so good. (What doesn't taste as good is the heartburn later, but perhaps that's a personal problem). The restaurant is HUGE with tons of seating and a massive spread out bar where you can watch the game on some big screen tv's. They have an extensive gluten free menu and my wife was a fan of the gluten free crust, though she still thinks Stone Hearth is superior. Good selection of beers/ciders on draft and a big cooler full of an even bigger selection in bottles. Looking forward to coming back and maybe next time I'll try something different on the menu.
(4)
Nihit M.
Coming back from Maine, my family and I stopped at this restaurant, famished from only a small breakfast in morning. The food here, they don't cut corners, I was worried about why it took so long, turned out everything was homemade and fresh. We had the chips and dip plate first, my god, the food was delicious! Our server Megan was very accommodating, she was there before we finished anything, came to check in a couple times on our table and was very pleasant to talk to. Definitely coming back here again!
(5)
chad m.
My rating is based on the food and it was terrible. We ordered to go - a parm sandwich and two pizzas. The sandwich bread was so gross I tossed it out. It tasted like undercooked processed bread. The chicken was actually decent however the pesto on it made it taste like grass on some bites. The pizzas were horrible. The bread tasted very doughy/under cooked. The ingredients on top were very bland. We threw an entire one away after one bite because it was just not edible. On the plus side the staff were very friendly when I was picking up my order.
(1)
Chris B.
This place is friendly, the food is serve fast and honestly, has one of the best burgers I've ever had in my life. Chef Anthony DePalma made a point to come by our table to make sure everything was to our liking in which my daughter explained "thus is the best place ever!" Food, service and atmosphere are spectacular and very reasonably priced. We'll be going back again real soon!
(4)
Tyler M.
Wasn't super stoked about this place when I saw the menu at first but then I found somethings I like. I was torn between the Meatball sandwich and chickenparm sandwich so I asked the waitress when we ordered and she recommended the meatball sandwich so I got that. While it was the best meatball sandwich I ever had it wasn't enough to fill me up, granted if I had got an appetizer I probably would've been fine. Definitely recommend the meatball sandwich if you go here.
(4)
Richard C.
Our third time back to Evviva Cucina. Thank you Nick and the entire staff. Had the meatball appetizer and the pappardelle pasta, both are amazing. The family each had personal pizzas. That was great because each of them likes something completely different. Our daughter had the margherita pizza with bacon, son had the pollo frito (a bbq chicken pizza), and wife had the pollo (a white pizza with chicken). Kids had the gelato for dessert. Not a single complaint, just everyone happy about their meals. The partner/owner Nick is interesting to watch. I literally watched him take out the trash, serve food, inspect plates coming out of the kitchen, grate cheese for a customer, bus a table, and much more in just a 10 minute timeframe. Here is the interesting thing. His staff was doing their jobs well. The best way I could describe how he worked is servant-leadership. He puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible.
(5)
James P.
Came here with a group of friends. We sampled the Pizza - Carne (Great!) the Buratta Salad was Awesome!. I also sampled the Pappardelle* is was great! The Calamari (Good) and a bite of the their Cheesecake (berry and lemon) (Good) & a bread pudding that was fantastic!
(5)
Roger S.
Consistently great Italian offerings in a very large, bustling location. It feels like a chain from outward appearances, but everything appears to be cooked to order (using some local purveyors) with exceptional service. It can be a bit loud and lively, but that's a good thing with the open space and many families. Excellent gluten-free offerings if needed and the pizzas are superb. Traditionally I go for their pasta dishes and have never been disappointed. Always worthwhile and a joy to return to time and again.
(4)
Local E.
Good "real" food: higher-end pastas, salads, sandwiches, and flatbread. The pastas and sandwiches are quite good. It is pricey; though there's a $10 lunch menu, most of the interesting or filling entrees are $13-15 which is very steep for the business lunch crowd. And the side dishes are quite $$ too. Edit: Now, you are offered bread! [Was: One odd omission is that they don't serve bread when you're seated. This seems like a bread and olive oil place but it isn't.]
(4)
Steven K.
This place was good when it opened, but has been in decline recently. Went again last night and was totally disappointed. My meatball appetizer, my wife's chicken Marsala and my pork Milanese were all over cooked. The pork was legitimately burnt and they just covered it with cheese to try and hide it. They even burnt the pepperoni pizza for the table next to us, but had the curtesy to re-make their food. The deserts did not come out burnt, but the lemon and mascarpone donuts had no flavor. Will not be going back anytime soon. Sad because this was one of my wife's favorite places to eat at one point.
(2)
Steve B.
Very cool place! Open kitchen surrounded by a wrap-around bar with MASSIVE TV's to watch the game paired with a very comfortable atmosphere with amazing food. Almost everything is made in-house and bought local. I ordered the Chicken Parm Panini which was awesome. A thin layer of pesto on the bottom made it a whole new sandwich. She ordered the ravioli which was definitely more interesting than I had thought and packed tons of flavor. Great value; both meals and a margarita came to $35 making for a cheap date while we both left full. I will definitely be back soon and we live 30 minuets away!
(5)
Mary D.
Great staff, love the Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay and the food is great!! Steve, Kyle and Brittany are the best! Great service, great attitudes and great drinks!
(4)
John V.
Went here for a dinner with 2 friends the other day. If this were a review for just the bar I would give it 4 starts, me and my wife arrived early and I got a beer and she had a mocktail(hello baby)! Anywho the bartender and bar manager was very nice and my bar experience was excellent. The beer list is good and my lady very much enjoyed the effort to have locally grown and homemade items on the menu. Why the 3 star you say?? 1- the table we sat at a low top even though we called ahead and asked for a high top table. It was uncomfortable surrounded by high top tables I felt like a hobbit eating with regular people. Honestly it doesn't make sense to me why they would do this. I'm looking at peoples crotches, weird. 2- my food was good but simply put I paid to much for what I got. I'm not into. Beautiful plate for 20 bucks that looks like a miniature lunch portion for dinner. Would I try it again? Maybe but id stick with the bar.
(3)
Christine S.
I called in a take-away order and was told that it would take 20 minutes for a small pizza and a meatball appetizer. It took 50 minutes. Almost an hour for two meatballs and a small pizza?! The meatballs were good, even though they were not hot when I got them. When I got them, not when I got them home! The pizza was also cold, and stuck to the bottom of the box, so there went my desire for 'crispy' pizza. After nearly an hour wait for two very simple dishes, I was more than a little disappointed. Management did not seem to care. The guy kept apologizing for the wait, but did nothing about it; not even an offer of a glass of water while I was waiting. While I was waiting for my takeout, many people came in asking for tables, everyone was told 20 minutes, even though one party was still waiting when I finally left with my food, about 30 minutes after they came in. It seems 20 minutes is the standard answer, which is obviously meant to appease customers. My advice...don't go in there super hungry in a hurry for food because if you have to wait 30 minutes for a table, just imagine how much longer you will sit there waiting for your meal!
(2)
Sonia A.
Nick and I had some email exchanges, after which he sent me a $25 gift card to the restaurant. My sister and father went and said that the food was ok but expensive. Total $55 for two pasta dishes and a beer. Being a family of 4, I find this a bit too high. Thanks for the gift card and your response Nick, but I will pass at this time.
(2)
Gregorio V.
Beautiful place. We went on a Friday early evening. The server did a good job. I only have two problems with this place: the food and value. The menu is great. I was really excited to try everything. The food was just very mediocre. I was pumped to try the arancini rice balls. When they arrived I felt let down. It tasted like they put sausage instead of ground beef or chicken in them.... It was just off. The calamari was just average. Not bad, not great... The pizza was the same... Good but not great. This is where the value comes in. Everything is a few bucks more expensive than most places. That doesn't seem like a lot but when you consider you're paying an extra $20 or so for just "ok" food, it's not worth it. I'm not compelled to go back.
(3)
Susan P.
Went last night, thought it was great. Reading all the service complaints & our server was awesome. Short ribs were very good, not fatty which often makes me shy away from ordering them. Would definitely go again.
(4)
Carys A.
This place is our go-to restaurant bar for both date-night and group outings. The lighting and noise level are perfect. I have a VERY hard time eating out around here because I'm a picky vegetarian. I love that not only does Evviva Cucina label their veggie items, they have a lot of GOOD selections (I'm looking at you, Caprese!) Their potato chips actually taste like potatoes, and their pizzas are amazing. Definitely try the La Montanara crust. My husband's family refers to EC as "the meatball restaurant," and while I haven't tasted those myself, I know that the meatballs are their favorite app. The service is quick, both at the bar and at tables. Love love love.
(5)
Nilu P.
First time with family excellent service good food,good size portions and very attentive waiter will be back
(5)
l. a.
I was not a fan of evviva when it first opened but they've stepped up their game and now we are regulars! It's one of our favorite locals. A great addition to Westford!
(4)
Matt N.
Very tasty food and a very friendly staff!
(4)
ITL P.
All pomp and flash. Zero substance. I walked in, hopes high. Chairs are uncomfortable. Prices are a tier too high for this joint. It's in a mini-mall, folks. Managers are all clean-cut 27 year old guys who think they know everything. Waitresses are pretty, but useless girls who come around too rarely unless they are making eyes at the cute managers. Had the manager talk down to me and tell me why they didn't use pizza spatulas to serve pizza. They didn't need them, he informed me. "So, the pizza just flops down on your plate, mushy and wet, spilling all the toppings?" "Yes, well, no, let me show you" then proceeds to touch my pizza with his hands he just was touching his face with. Ick. "So, you are telling me that every other restaurant out there that serves pizza with a metal server...is wrong?" "Yes". Ok, fella. Pizza wasn't even up to Papa Ginos level. Nasty. 18 dollars for a coldish pie full of gunk that slid off of the crust. I will never return.
(1)
Lindsay R.
Awesome atmosphere and friendly service. The gluten free menu was superb, with great choices for friends with allergies. A seriously great option for lunch or dinner! Will be back, for sure!
(5)
Danielle L.
I'm not sure why it took me so long to write a review for this place but it's about time. I've been here more times than I can count and love it every visit. This place has ruined me for any other Italian restaurant. Nothing is ever as good as what I order from this place anywhere else. The best part about Evivva is if you don't see what you want on the menu they do their absolute best to accommodate and cook it up for you. Which for me is always fettuccine alfredo and it's amazing every single time. I've tried plenty of other items on the menu, they make their own "chips" and all of the apps are worth a try. The waitstaff is always friendly when we are there and it's not just because we frequent the restaurant. Evivva is my go to now for Italian.
(5)
Paul W.
Overall very good. Open kitchen nice atmosphere. I had a pasta dish that was pretty good but a little too salty. I will be back to try the pizza. Only negative was the service was "odd". I sat at the bar was at various points approached by five different servers. Yet my drink remained empty for quite a while. However, it was clean, friendly, and a very nice ambiance. I will definitely be back.
(3)
Erica Z.
I have no idea what people are talking about. The service was AWESOME. Drinks: AWESOME. Food: pretty darn good. Lots of high tops is my only critique. Overall great vibes and great food.
(4)
Gabby D.
Food is out of this world, and the manager is such a great guy he brought us 2 complementary pizzas today for lunch!!!! Great place for lunch or dinner and amazing service. Thank you!
(5)
Sean C.
Not worth it I'd say. The menu itself is very limited, and the portion sizes are really nothing to brag/write home amount. In fact, I went with my family and someone in our family ordered a bowl of ziti, and it was 9-12, for that LITTLE bowl of ziti, won't go again.
(1)
Joe A.
Good Lunch Place. We go here for lunch on occasion. The prices are a little high, but comparable to places around here. The food is great. I recommend getting the La Montanara crust on the pizza, it is great. Its a toss up between the Shrimp Scampi and the Carne for my favorite pizza. Overall, it is a great place and worth the time to stop and enjoy some pizza.
(4)
Jen S.
We will not be back. We waited more than 45 minutes to be seated (estimate from the hostess was 25 minutes). We were seated and our drink order was taken but they messed up my husband's order twice (it was a coke with ice ...). Then we waited another 45 minutes for our meals. We noticed an order that looked like my husband's in the kitchen window about 10 minutes into our wait ... 35 minutes later ... sure enough, they delivered that sandwich that had been sitting in the window to our table ... no apologies, no explanations for why it took over a half hour to deliver the meal after it was ready. Then my daughter got her children's meal ... three super overdone, rubbery shimp (they'd been done for over a half hour as well) and some grapes ... that's all ... I don't know about your kids, but my 8 yo needs more than three shrimp and some grapes for dinner ... Sorry Evviva Cucina, this was your last chance. Hopefully you hire more staff and get an expeditor for the kitchen to time when the meals are done. But for now, we're done.
(1)
Ann C.
Excellent first experience! Nick just might be the poster child for great customer service. He explained various dishes to us and pointed out dishes to us as they went by. Bartender Steve was polite and knowledgeable about the different craft beers. He did not steer us wrong. We'll definitely be back to try other dishes. Food was delicious, creative and offered many options. Ann & Alan
(5)
Tim L.
Good service. Can't complain about over attentive, I guess. Special Mozzarella, Tomato and Bacon salad was good. Mozzarella seemed a bit rubbery for home made but over-all very tasty. Mushroom Papardelle bolognese was very rich and good as well. Don't bother with the cappuccino. It was so weak I almost sent it back. Machine made I'm sure. Good experience overall despite the coffee. I will go back.
(4)
Gina M.
We love this place. Italian food is very authentic. My husband ordered wild boar special and absolutely loved it. His other favorite dish is the steak with creamy kale. Our kids have nut allergies and the staff is so accommodating and understanding about being careful to make sure their food is safe. We enjoy the pizza a lot - a little bit expensive but worth the money. Also like the smaller portion lunch specials . They are only available Monday through Friday .
(5)
Alex S.
The food here is great and priced well. This is a beautiful restaurant with an open kitchen. However there are many large screen TVs which takes away from the atmosphere. This restaurant may be trying to be too many different things at once. Still, the food is very good and I will be coming to Evviva Cucina again.
(4)
Nan A.
Multiple visits, place does not know what it wants to be, it's part cool loft, part sports bar with obvious tvs, part Italian bistro. They do make a pretty good bowl of hot steaming pesto pasta. Portions are skimpy and pricey for a casual restaurant in a shopping mall. Main dishes do not come with any sides, not even a basket of bread. What's up with the exposed air ducts. Normally this is a work around on a converted city building. It just seems over the top and trying too hard on a brand new building. Space is small with high ceilings, flimsy tables and chairs that are plastic painted faux-iron, small and very uncomfortable. I am an average size woman. I can only imagine a large man sitting on one of these things. Overall has a cold, warehouse feel. Odd mix of cliquey overly madeup female and sulky male emo and Maroon 5 wanna Bs waitstaff who spend more time socializing with the people at the bar and themselves than the restaurant patrons. Waiter never offered water and was visibly annoyed when I asked for one. Horrible alt rock background music. Decent food, just not a very pleasant dining experience.
(2)
David. C.
My wife and I have been coming here since Evviva opened. It's is simply just great food. They change the menu every 6 months and are always bringing new, different and unique plates to their menu. This restaurant has an open kitchen layout with a great bar surrounding the kitchen. The head chef inspects every meal as it leaves the kitchen and every meal I've ever had here has been excellent.
(5)
Doreen B.
I have been to Evviva a few times now. I needed to eat there several times before making a decision. I like the menu; it is varied with something that should please almost any one. The first time I went, I really enjoyed the food, but the atmosphere was too loud. It is a wide open restaurant so voices carry and echo all over the place. The more crowded it gets, the louder it gets. Although I don't need complete serenity at a restaurant, I don't want to get a head ache from the noise either. I find lunch times to be the best time to go; or in the evenings during the week. Skip the weekends if you don't like the noise. I really like the pizza and home made chips. The salads are very good as well. Overall, I like Evviva and will continue to eat there!
(4)
P J.
This is the place to go if you want a pizza that isn't the Greek style that seems to be standard in this area. The pizza is delicious. The pasta is great. I didn't really like the dressing on the salad I had. It was very salty.
(4)
Scott Z.
They had a bit of a rocky start as they did not have our reservation in the books (birthday party of 10 too, yikes). However, they managed to put a couple tables together within a half hour so all was well. Overall, the food was pretty good, i tried a couple of the pizzas, the polpette (meatballs, all beef), and the wedge salad (really good for you wedge lovers out there). Really nice draft list for an italian restaurant too with some west coast breweries you don't see all that often. Random bonus, our waiter (Jose) looked like Bruno Mars. This was apparently NOT the first time he'd heard that.
(4)
FoodUnit F.
Second time here for dinner and I'm upping to 3.5 swords. Yelp won't allow half stars, so it gets 4. Ordered the meatballs for an app and they are great. Definitely homemade... very juicy with ricotta cheese and sauce. Then I ordered the Pappardelle for the main course and was very happy with it. The pasta they buy from a local place is exceptionally good. Very tender... Good sauce... The only thing that it needs is more mushroom in the sauce since they call it a 'mushroom' bolognese. Overall, happy with the service and the 'scenery' here is top notch. 3.5 swords
(4)
Barry B.
Absolutely horrible experience...worst restaurant in the area, bar none. Service was energetic, but hopeless. Specialty of the night was a grilled beef steak - ordered medium rare, arrived on the edge of well done. Complained to the manager, and nearly 35 minutes later, received a medium rare steak that should have taken 15 minutes tops to prepare. Declared a birthday gathering (party of 4 - not a big crowd) when we made the reservations, the 4 desserts arrived with no cake or candles (as had been promised when the reservations were made). And despite letting TWO of the servers know of the oversight, nothing was done to rectify or compensate for the oversight. If you have a family of kids, and your expectations aren't very high, then this is probably a great place for you. But if you want any substance of attention to detail, you will do better at Burton's Grill (next door). Bad. Bad. Bad.
(1)
steve g.
This review is lunch-based. Mmm... lunch. I've never had to wait more than a minute to get a table, the waitstaff is all friendly, and the food is tasty, comes (relatively) quickly and is (mostly) reasonably priced. I come here for lunch about once a month or so and I haven't been disappointed yet.
(4)
reza g.
I went in there with my kids it took a long time to bring food also they're small portions are out rages prices 9 10 or $11 and it was hardly any chicken in itI do not recommend for people with kids maybe singles are okay but I would not go back there
(1)
Brittany J.
Delicious, fresh local fare ! Love the crazy bread ! Scratch made served warm in a bag with a trio of dipping sauces ! Also had the Orrechette pasta with fennel sausage, fresh broccoli with a touch of spice ! Finished my awesome meal with doughnuts to share for the table washed it down with a nice foamy cappuccino ! Great sections of local craft beers as well as a full bar ! Must TRY !
(5)
Toni M.
Waited 1 and 1/2 hours for food with two small children. Finally it was kids bedtime and still NO FOOD! As I was loading our kids into car, they were packing our dinner into to go boxes. The pizza was terrible (but I'm used to Chicago pizza) it had vinegar on it. Yuck! The manager did give us our meal for free, in addition to a gift card! We used the gift card another night, just for gelato. Not that great either. I'm throwing the rest of gift card away.
(1)
Chris R.
One of my favorite places in Westford, Acton. Casual, great beers, puzza and great staff!!! Highly recommended!!!!
(5)
Karen O.
Went here in a Thursday night got seated right away. Waitress (Jill) was super friendly and was great!!! Ordered calamari and arrancini for appetizers. Calamari was cooked perfect and tender. arrancini was perfect, just like I make at home. I got the veal dish served over salad greens and fingerling potatoes. Veal was cooked perfect really tender! Brought home half of it that I couldn't finish and my son ate it all and loved it! Husband ordered pizza which he liked. Will be going back soon. We have been recommending this place to everyone
(5)
Andy O.
Was anxious to get a non-chain offering in restaurant starved Westford. Have given EC a few chances and have unfortunately written it off I just don't like the pizza. I know others do. I've found it overcooked and over spiced. Pasta selections are very small and over priced. There are places in neighboring towns that provide a much better value. I concede that I may not be the target demographic. As a parent of 'Tweens, the offerings are a bit outside of the kid's pallets, which makes a family dinner hard. Atmosphere is exceptionally noisy for my liking which also makes a Mrs and me dinner not that enjoyable.
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Manny G.
Was at Evviva tonight. Had a great time. Had the best server Ruth. She had a great smile and personality. She was extremely attentive and helpful. Look forward to seeing her and enjoying the great food again soon.
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Terry D.
I went last week and loved this place. It is a refreshing change from the chain restaurants that tend to monopolize Westford. All of the dishes are cooked to order and use local ingredients when available. We had the potato pizza- it was to DIE FOR. We also had the meatballs for an appetizer- so good. The mojitos were just so so but the peach sangria available right now is outstanding. We both had freshly made cannolis for dessert that were the best part of our meals. The staff is so friendly, management stops by to see how everything is, the atmosphere was great. The service was just a little slow- not terrible but a little on the slow side. I think our waitress had too many tables. I would ABSOLUTELY go back again and again. Oh- a previous review claimed that the menu was in Latin- that's not the case- the names of the dishes are in Italian, but the ingredients in each dish are in English.
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Ellen K.
What it shame - it was so good when it opened! Just went here again, and it was dramatically worse than when it first opened. Possibly expanding the menu so much was a mistake? When I first came here, it was just pizza and amazing, the second time, a few pasta dishes and pretty good. My salad was decent, but it's hard to ruin a caesar. My pasta dish was amazingly bland - spaghetti I could've cooked at home, sauce that barely had any flavor, and four sad shrimp that again, I could've cooked at home. For dessert, I had cake that was also super bland - I don't understand how you can ruin cake?? In any case, what a bummer, because Westford is lacking in food options, and this *was* one of the better ones. Oh well. Oh and WAY overpriced. Service is fine, nothing to write home about.
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Cassandra Z.
My boyfriend and I came here on a Sunday afternoon for a quick bite and some Bloody Mary's. The Bloody's were AWESOME, perfectly spicy with a great taste, the calamari was excellent, and the manager kept coming around and giving us free calzone slices because 'the Bruins were on!" Clearly enough reason for me to go back! I just wish they had Brunch!!
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Melissa A.
Came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. got a table right away. Our server Chelsea was fantastic! had the Pomodoro Verde "BLT" on her recommendation and it was delicious!! Totally wanted to eat another but was so pleasantly full! Definitely coming back to try the the items I was debating on getting!
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Sherry C.
We have been to this restaurant 12 -14 times and never been disappointed. We do avoid weekend nights unless going early or late as it's very busy then. Their chicken picatta tastes like something from a really fancy restaurant and my husband likes the salmon. We wish there were a couple more entrees.The pizza we had once for take out was a bit boring -- can't remember what type it was. We also love the mussels. Yum. The staff is very warm and friendly and most of the wait staff is awesome!
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Katie B.
Seated right away at 6pm on a Friday night, though all tables were full by the time we left. Lovely atmosphere, though much too loud for my taste. I could barely hear my kids even though it was clearly a casual family-friendly place. Peach sangria was amazing. Surprised that sodas were provided in cans, but whatever. Meatball appetizer was really great - ricotta was especially nice. Our "caesar" salads were quite good, but weren't caesar salads. They were made with iceberg lettuce and tomatoes. ???? But the cheese and house-made dressing were wonderful and the greens were fresh and crisp. I cleaned my plate, but it wasn't at all what I was expecting. 11yo ordered the carbonara, which he really enjoyed. Husband and I split a BBQ chicken pizza which was excellent. Weren't able to stick around to try dessert. Didn't feel rushed at all and staff/management was unobnoxiously attentive and focused on service. Kids' menu definitely leaves something to be desired, though I certainly appreciate that they serve fresh fruit instead of fries, etc. as the side. Would definitely go back.
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Heather L.
Oh, Evviva, how you disappointed me tonight. My mom & I had been in for lunch before and enjoyed our salad & pizza. So, I thought it was a great choice for my birthday dinner. Unfortunately I was wrong, so very wrong. Sure, there were a few promising things, but overall it was so bad that you've lost 4 customers for sure. We went in about 5:30-ish and were seated right away since it wasn't busy yet. That is a positive. We looked over the menu and after much deliberation, decided on what to get. Yup, there's alot of great sounding things on your menu, but we managed to narrow it down. We ordered the large antipasto - $25 was a bit steep, but it was OK. The best part of the whole thing was the greens in the middle that were drizzled with balsamic. Bottom line - I don't think I'd pay that much for it again (that was, if I was ever going to return...which I'm not, so no worries there). For dinner.... Dad ordered the 1/2 order of lobster & shrimp risotto. Hubby got the fried calamari as an appetizer & the special for the night - baked ziti bolognese. Mom ordered the pork with brussels sprouts, sweet potato & smoked bacon hash. I ordered the short ribs with braised escarole, & creamy marscapone polenta. Sounds awesome, right? Our waitress quickly (the only thing that was quick) put the breaks on and told us their menu was going to be changing soon...which meant no pork and the side dish with the short ribs was now a brocolini & mushroom risotto. One positive - they replaced my mom's pork with short ribs and let her have the side dish that sounded perfect. Then, after the anitpasto had come out, another person came over to tell us that they were out of the special. Huh? It was 6 pm and the restaurant was only about 1/2 full. How many specials did you start with? So, they replaced the ziti with parpadelle and told us that the sauce was the same. The results.... Dad's risotto had 2 shrimp and a few small pieces of lobster. Overall, he thought it was OK, but was not overly excited about it. Hubby's parpadelle bolognese was good, but bland. He added salt, pepper, hot pepper flakes and grated cheese. He liked the calamari. I guess he was the winner. Mom liked her stuff but thought it was way too rich. Once we got home, she had a full blown belly ache. Mine...yuck...the brocolini in the risotto was mostly the stems...I never did find a mushroom...the risotto itself had no flavor...the short ribs were tender but had zero flavor...no sauce...no anything. I ate the meat & left the risotto. Now, moving on to the service. It took forever for the waitress to come back after our antipasto was served. My mom asked for a refill of iced tea, but the waitress never asked anyone else (and 2 out of the 3 glasses were empty). She brought back the one iced tea & that was it. A little while later, she brought us refills too. The wait between the antipasto and the meal was almost 45 minutes. When she came to take my plate, she asked me if I wanted to have the risotto wrapped & I said no. She never asked if there was anything wrong with it (the bowl went back with the same amount it came out with). She asked about dessert & said they didn't have a menu...then she quickly rambled off the dessert menu - I still can't tell you one thing that she said. So, after all of that, it cost $130 plus tip for dinner for 4. Not too bad if it was a good experience and the food was good. Added to that, I had to drop 8 bucks for a sandwich on the way home because I was starving. Happy freakin' birthday to me! So, save yourself a trip and admire Evviva from the outside. Oh, the restrooms are beautiful...so, I guess I would suggest using those!
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Wayne L.
Tried this place for the second time. Server we as OK but was clearing plates and brought the bill before my wife had finished chewing. Lots of open tables but still were pushed out the door. Worst thing about the place is the menu. The waitress has to explain it to you as they try to be cute and use Latin words for things as simple as parmasian cheese. It is way too foo foo for westford. Now onto expensive. Everything is 1 to 2 dollars more than normal. So with a 7 item bill we found it overly expensive compared to similar places. OK so you might have guessed the place was pretty empty for a Saturday evening. Too bad but I give this place 6 months before closing. They need to wake up and wonder why the BBC is stranding room only and they are at 25% capacity. On a Saturday night. Sorry won't be back unless we hear of real changes. Sign me Disappointed in Westford
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Jen and Tim S.
I've been here three times now, and it's slowly becoming our go-to spot for a bite out. Pros: Interesting beer selection, great food Cons: price, overzealous plate clearing This past visit, I had the burrata salad special. I think it was a little over-priced at $13 but could have been shared by 2 or 3 people as more of an appetizer. The house-made burrata was delicious (though I'd never had it before, so can't compare) and the tomatoes were ripe - all of the salad components worked really well together. I then had the scampi pizza on the fried dough - this was delicious. I was skeptical but couldn't get over the taste and ate more than I meant to ;) After trying a few different pizzas over my visits, this was my favorite, and I've decided I definitely prefer the "montanara" crust. If it's your first time get at least two for the table so you can try each, I promise the "fried" crust is not what you think it will be! Kids menu is "ok"for our 3 year old and most of the tables are high-tops and they just make me nervous since she likes to switch positions a lot!
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Allison M.
I like this place a lot, despite the fact that many trees were knocked down in order for the Cornerstone Plaza to go in. Service is pretty good - very relaxed and casual, which I like. The drink selections are great, too! Lots of different beers to try. I've had the pollo, quattro formaggi, and rustica pizza. All excellent!
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Ben R.
Great service, a very comfortable and inviting dining area, and reasonable prices. All good things. Great food like crisp pizzas from a brick oven, Polenta and shrimp 'grits' and delectable, smooth, complex spinach cannelloni. What makes Evivia stand out. Good food and good music, served well, and from nearby sources. Eviva Cucina is a great Italian option in a relatively Chain-dominated area.
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Catherine W.
Very cute casual restaurant. Decor seems like a grab and go cafe, but there is waiter/waitress service. La Montonara pizza we tried (Meathead) was delicious. Also had mussels, antipasto platter, and gelato. Crowded on a Friday night but we got a seat. Recommend; I will come back again!
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Meg D.
Don't get the chicken wings. Under done and gross. Manager told me brining made them pink. The consistency was also off. Hope I don't get sick.
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Albert W.
On the way to Maine, we found this Italian/ Sandwich place on Yelp and thought we'd give it a try. Around 3pm on a Friday, the place was generally quite so the service was attentive. We had the mussels (great sauce, but the extra bread was actually better than the toasted bread that came with it - go figure), chicken sandwich (the goat cheese?) wasn't too appealing to me, and the pulled pork and pineapple pizza. Novel idea but was a bit off. I can tell the chef wanted to do something different, but I would have gone with say a pineapple bbq sauce instead of the marinara and add some jalapenos for some heat.
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Vicky K.
I adore this new restaurant in Westford. The drink menu is bomb. They have some of the best beers on their menu that I wish every restaurant would have. Also, tried the Sangria and wanted about 5 more. We only tried the pizza so far here, so we ordered the Chicken Fried Pizza. It was fantastic. The honey mustard and barbeque combination sounded a little odd to us, but once we tried it we were hooked! I told my boyfriend I want to go back and try a different pizza every time. Needless to say I'm a fan and love this new place. The service was great as well. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming, definitely made us want to return. Can't wait to go back :)
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Sarah F.
Absolutely love everything about this restaurant. Had dinner here over the weekend and every single morsel of food was out of this world, like the moaning while you chew type of food. Can't wait to go back! Loved our waitress Jill! Super helpful and had great recommendations. That chef sure knows what he's doing! A+
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Kate P.
Very fresh food - chef is passionate about Italian food - great waitstaff! Friendly atmosphere
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K M.
Haven't eaten in yet, but have experienced the 'super-friendliness' as one enters the restaurant (so of like Chotchkie's from Office Space?...) We've tried a number of the pizzas take out and enjoyed them very much, but their idea of a large is more like a medium to me, even though the price is more like an extra large. Still, we will go back when in the mood for a Margherita or Free Bird (both really good and much better than the usual pizza options around Westford).
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Dan L.
Pros -Pretty tasty new concept. Loved the pizza and their craft beer selection is great! -Service was friendly and just a tad slow Cons - Didn't like that they sat our party next to another party when the whole place was open. Plus it was in the middle of the floor instead of the high tops! Overall, pretty cool. Probably going to go check it out again tonight. I'll amend the review if anything changes!
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Bill B.
Terrific food. Younger crowd so be prepared it's a little loud. We had a great dining experience here tonight. Terrific cocktails. Oh and gluten free menu which is a great bonus for the wife. Definitely will be back!
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Heidi M.
Ok, this is a restaurant that hasn't quite figured it's niche out. Is it fancy pizza place? Italian place? What? The name made me think it was high Italian, nope. Imagine my surprise when I saw the interior. It had a warehouse feel with an open space bar sort of thing in the middle. So then I thought, OK catering to nightlife/bar. But not really. No wine glasses (pet peeve of mine) and sort of relaxed chairs and tables. I'm a vegetarian, mentioned it while ordering. We ordered the fondata for our table as the app. Says melted artisan cheese and bread. Small portion and HAS PANCETTA! Not mentioned ANYWHERE or by waitstaff. Get our drinks relatively quickly but not our water. It took a half hour to get our fondata appetizer which was a small bowl of cheese. Probably didn't take a half hour to warm that up. They mention at the beginning that the meals do not come out at the same time. They come out when they are ready. That is fine if family style but I would NEVER go here on a date. Can you imagine how awkward a first date would be if you got your meal first and had to wait fifteen minutes and let it get cold out of politeness? So takes forever to get the appetizer but then we got our food. And it wasn't bad. My sister had the montanara crust chicken fried pizza and I had a piece of the crust and it was very good. I got a pear salad. No pear. I had to literally scrounge for a few timid slices at the bottom. I was picturing a couple bosc pears sliced and dribbled with dressing. No. I paid 8 bucks for arugula. And we wanted our second round of drinks for dinner. Took us fifteen minutes to get our second round and by then we were almost done dinner so didn't really finish them. As mentioned young waitstaff that is more interested in socializing. Didn't know the menu (ordered a beer and took ten minutes for them to come back and say they don't have that beer). Also it was really COLD in there. If you want high end pizza or this type of food. Just go to BBC. I hate to be this discouraging for a place still finding its legs but a limited menu, poor service, cold atmosphere, and long wait for food/drinks doesn't make people want to return.
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Amanda W.
Pros: -Food quality is good -Menu is small but has decent selection. -Trendy atmosphere, open layout, lots of windows. -The drink list is small, but pretty good. Cons: -Portions are crazy small, especially for the price. The place wasn't expensive, but not proportionate to the portion sizes. -Servers are mostly very young. They tend to stand around or socialize at tables. We sat at the side of the bar and had to wait for over 5 min for service while we watched 3 people stand around. -The decor was awkward. There wasn't anything hanging on the walls, so the open concept just felt like a warehouse. The place could use a little warming up. I'll go back again to give it another try, but I wouldn't rush to check this place out. Head to Burton's instead.
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Wes M.
This place has the feel of the place to be for nightlife in Westford, MA. Big TV's, wrap around bar, lots of seating. Food was delicious! Had a Rustica Pizza that was perfect. Will come back for sure.
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Chuck L.
After seeing this restaurant on the Phantom Gourmet we decided to give it a try. We were impressed. The portions are smaller but filling. Prices aren't horrible and they have some specials. Flourless chocolate cake was awesome! We love the open kitchen concept. Its nice to see that everything is cleaned and maintained. The kids love watching the cooks are work. The adults love the TVs with the game on. We look forward to eating here again. We will be back. youtube.com/watch?v=9i3p…
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Maggie L.
I sat at the bar for pizza and desert. The Margarita tasted a little off. The bartender never asked me how it was. The pizza was awesome. The doughnut desert was boring and I would not get it again. I would have had an espresso martini had the bartender asked me if I wanted coffee with my desert- but he did not. Management was very friendly. At this point I'd swing in for a quick pizza, and that's about it.
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Al R.
Great place. It's been open a week and we have been there a couple times. It is across from our Great Clips salon in Cornerstone Square. Visit us both.
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John D.
Did lunch at Evviva Cucina today. The Panini was great. It came with homemade chips, simply delicious. Loved the open concept, witnessed a pizza dough throw. Everything is made fresh. Management followed up to make sure everything was up to standard. Chelsea was efficient and personality plus ! I definitely want to go back for dinner, and try some of their many craft beers.
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Craig D.
Start with a choice a of great wines, draft and craft brews. Look at the board with the source of whole, organic foods to help guide your menu choice. Try the wonderful antipasto with fine Italian meats, cheeses, roasted veggies, greens, etc. and the Tuscan wings. For dinner, a bowl of pasta or a pizza (select your toppings or add to one). Great service and a very attentive management team. Spirited atmosphere and a great addition to the Merrimack Valley. It's now a regular stop for our family.
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Jody H.
We love their food, so we hired them to cater our dinner party for 36 people. They were so helpful in selecting the menu, and the food was outstanding!
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Sarah D.
It was very empty when we got in (around 5:15 on a week night) and as it got later and more crowded, our server seemed to disappear. The individual sized pizza I got was great. The food is slightly better than average but a bit overpriced. After we finished our meals, she asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu. So she listed off the desserts and we said we'd think about it. Once we decided, she didn't come back for a good ten minutes (and even kept looking at us!). When she finally did, we ordered our dessert. After it didn't come for a good 20-25 minutes, we said forget it. But I had to go up and speak to her and tell her we wanted the check and to forget the dessert. She said okay, came back with the bill, and the chocolate cake which was free and boxed up to take home. She did apologize, but the service here is very slow (but friendly) so if you're in a hurry for a quick meal do not come here.
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Kelly R.
The orecchiette is my favorite pasta! So delicious and nice light white wine sauce! The manager and chef came by the table to say hello and make sure everything was perfect!
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Mike Z.
Great place. Good local beer selection. There with my wife and 5 year old daughter. Great food, my daughter had pizza. Not much of a kids menu but what kid doesn't love pizza. Good food can't wait to try more, I will write more next time when I sample more. We could get to 5 stars later
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Pete A.
They make a great pie and the GM is really sexy. I recommend the fist size meat balls.
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Jeanne P.
I was looking forward to a birthday lunch with my mom and family here because it is NOT a chain! The staff were all pleasant and helpful. The atmosphere is energetic and modern. I ordered the beat salad to start and it was excellent. The beet and greens were fresh and it was seasoned lightly. Four of us ordered paninis, or what we thought were paninis, but when they arrived they were wraps. The waitress took them back no problem. My son liked his chicken parm Panini, and my dad liked his sausage and pepper Panini. The rest of us were underwhelmed with our lunch. My husbands salmon salad was not seasoned and the dish just looked unappealing. The other Panini we ordered was blah. The cappuccino was luke-warm, although the coffees were decent. Having said all that I will definitely come back for their cannolis. I think they are among the best cannoli anywhere (better than Mike's and even some that I got in Italy!) - light, creamy ricotta filling and a crispy shell.
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Steve R.
A good sandwich at a reasonable price. Nothing fantastic. I would go again if someone wanted to, but I would not go back on my own. To describe it in one word... Ordinary.
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steve s.
I expected much better,havening heard they have great pizza Mediocre is the best I can desribe it, Service and price were what we expected but the food wasn't as flavorable as we .had heard
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L b.
Four of us had lunch at EC today based on the great reviews I'd read here. When reading the reviews, I had conjured up a visual of something a bit more upscale (no idea why, though perhaps the dishes on the menu made me think of higher-end cuisine) and my first reaction upon entering was noting how casual the place was. I enjoy sitting in a booth and sorry to see there were none. High tops and smaller tables (ours was 2 tables pulled together) with aluminum 'navy' chairs make up the seating at EC. The first thing you see upon entering is the kitchen @ the center of the space, out in the open. The one drawback to this we discovered, was our waitress was often on the other side of the restaurant when we wanted to get her attention and we couldn't make eye contact with her. It's nice they source many of their items locally and a large chalkboard notes what & where from. I don't know if the menu changes at dinner, but there was a good selection at lunch - pasta, pizza and entrees. We ordered the small antipasti to start which was a nice selection of meats, marinated portobello mushroom, olives, mozzarella which they make @ EC and a few others. The menu states "A selection of artisan cheeses..." - plural - but our plate had just mozzarella on it. Everything is a la carte. We ordered salads to start. They're happy to split for 2 or make a 1/2 version if you like. We had (and split) the roasted beet with goat cheese salad. The dressing was perfect - not too much, not too dry. Delicious! My husband had the Evviva which he said was excellent. Price of both salads was $9. They were average portions and seemed a bit pricey to us. Entrees ordered: Chicken Parmigiano - $10. Chicken was very tender and wasn't drowning in sauce. It was listed as a sandwich and we ordered over pasta instead, no problem. La Montanara individual pizza - $12 - the dough is flash-fried, topped and finished off in the hearth oven. Ordered the Pollo - it was very good, crust was lightly crispy, but not as dry as a traditional pizza would be. The individual serving size has 6 slices and could feed 2 if you were ordering salads or something else. (about 8" diam.) Salmon, $19 - cooked perfectly, very fresh tasting. My husband expected to get a good sized piece of salmon, and his portion looked to be a bit shy of 1/2 pound. Risotto - (small order): $15 - Fresh Lobster, Shrimp, Spinach, Corn, Oven Dried Tomato, Oregano, Saffron. The small order was sufficient, especially if you order a salad. It comes in a bowl and like our other entrees, very fresh - an excellent dish. Dessert: There's no menu and our waitress ran off a list of the choices. There were so many, we had to ask her to repeat a few things. I would prefer to see a menu. We ordered 3: Flourless chocolate torte - topped with a dollop of whipped cream and drizzled with a bit of caramel, it was like eating fudge. For the serious chocoholic! Salted Caramel gelato - not too sweet, very creamy. Yummy! Tiramisu - Not your average tiramisu and looked more like a chocolate tiramisu, it was cut like a piece of cake (wedge). I didn't taste it but heard it was very good. Everyone had coffee, agreed by all to be excellent. Now, for the down note. Our waitress was a very pleasant young woman - unfortunately she didn't seem to have her timing down. Between each course we searched for her and due to the kitchen being between her and us many times, we couldn't see her. It took a while to get drinks after being seated. The antipasti took about 20 minutes after ordering to arrive. Our empty salad plates and later, our entree plates, sat in front of us for 20 minutes or so before being removed. When we ordered dessert and coffee, the coffee arrived within 5 minutes. The dessert arrived 25 minutes later, after everyone had finished their coffee. Obviously our waitress had gotten distracted or forgot. We were there a bit over 2 hours - a good half hour (probably more) was spent waiting for our waitress. Overall, the food quality and presentation was excellent. Not one complaint or dissatisfaction on that score and it seems a nice place to go with friends for a casual bite and glass of wine. The service, however, needs to tick up a notch, especially when 4 of us have $140 lunch bill (that was before tip). That included 1 beer (no wine). It could be we happened to get the one new girl - who knows. It wasn't very busy, so the long waits weren't due to orders stacking up (we went @ 1 pm on a Sunday). The casual feel of the place and the cuisine/prices seem a bit conflicted. If we're going to spend $70 a couple for lunch, a tablecloth on the table would be nice (and perhaps we wouldn't have noticed the tables were different heights). Panera's, (in the same plaza), while a different concept, may win more lunch-goers during the week if people have their pocketbook in mind. We'll definitely try this place again and hope the service is better next time. EC could easily be 4 stars - or more.
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Rachel B.
Came here for lunch after much deliberation...and I'm glad we did! I liked the atmosphere, upscale without being too fancy. Not a fan of the plastic chairs, but I soon forgot about them once the food came out. We ordered the Evviva Antipasti, meatball app, and a panini to share. Excellent food, all of it. I found the portions to be more than adequate. We finished every last bite of the antipasti and meatballs. Panini was great as well, but we were too full at that point so had to take some of it to go. Service was fine, the waitress and manager (?) came over a few times to make sure everything was okay. My only complaint is that it's a bit pricey for a lunch spot, so I wouldn't come here as frequently for that reason. Otherwise a great experience overall...try it out!!
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Zach F.
They are really nice!! Everyone is so friendly!!
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Nina M.
We go out to lunch every Thursday afternoon, today we decided to try Evviva Cucina we consisted of four adults and three children. We were promptly seated and our drink & food order was taken also promptly. About 30 minutes go by and waitress hasn't even checked on us, we finally saw her again we called her over to the table to ask when our food would be around. Remind you I have three children who consist of two and three year olds. Who have been waiting over half an hour for food. We only ordered pizza, kids pasta meals, salad & a sandwich. All food that should not take that long to prepare. Our waitress goes on to tell us not to worry we have food runners so if you see me doing nothing it's okay your food should be out soon. About 15 minutes later our food arrives. It was nothing amazing, small portions & lacked on flavor. Definitely not worth the money or wait. Now 30 more minutes go by our waitress never came to see how our food was or if we needed anything. We were all ready to walk out. Finally we got her attention & she came over. She came with the bill. She didn't even ask us if we wanted anything else. The kids were supposed to get ice cream with there meals. We will never return here. Which is sad we were hoping to find a new local restaurant to add to our list.
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Ulrike K.
I love the pizza and salad at Evviva. They change up the menu seasonally so there's always something new to try every few months. Please never take the Miale pizza (pineapple, bacon, and red onion) away!!! The restaurant has a nice large bar area with huge TVs and a good selection of beer and wine. Sometimes can get pretty loud during dinner if there are large gatherings but this is a plus if you're dining with loud children - their noise will get hidden among the other noise :) Good experience overall.
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Ralph D.
Great food and great atmosphere in this "New Age" Italian eatery. The food is skillfully done, being flavorful and light, not overly heavy and dense like most Italian meals. The Tuscan Chicken wings are amazing, and every pizza is done to perfection, be sure to ask for the "LA MONTANARA" style, which is a flash fried crust that makes all the difference. They also have a nice selection of drinks, and a wonderful dessert menu. You MUST try the Lemon cake. You won't be disappointed here.
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Noelle J.
If you plan on eating there with some good friends then it's a yes only because to wait for small portioned apps and pizzas......takes a lifetime! For all it's worth, the food is okay, but the size and the price do not match. Although if I knew the quality were a higher caliber then sure it would be worth it but nowhere on the menu does it read the food is locally sourced. The other food options sound good in theory but you could make the same stuff at home and take you about half the time. The server explained the food would come out once its cooked and not altogether....but then it never came. Heck even our coffee order took 15 minutes and the place was empty. Although the staff apologized for the wait since we waited an HOUR at least for food....it still did not make up for the overall experience. Yes they comped our coffee and biscotto since even though we ordered some we only got one...I say grab some take out at the market basket if you want food when you want it.
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Eye Am V.
Really liked it; will be back. Great salad for me. Decent sandwich for dh...although there was a negligible mix-up...dd got kid's pizza & was decent as well.
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Tanya P.
Love this place! We first went to Evviva Cucina a week after it opened in March and have been regulars ever since. It just keeps getting better and it's now our default Saturday afternoon date. But it's good enough to make the cut for casual celebrations too. Great beer selection and creative tasty pizzas. Great service.
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Norm C.
This place hasn't been open too long, but they've already changed their menu once. Great place for watching sports. The food is pretty decent, but their take-out system is a mess when it's busy. I went to pick up an order on a Friday night and they messed up twice while I was waiting and then when I got home I found various things were wrong/missing. I think they have some new people working so I hope their service will get better. I highly recommend the wings and if mgmt reads this...bring back the brussel sprouts with bacon!
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Favalaro F.
Should be able to pull off a decent pizza. It falls short. Crust is doughy, tasteless, as is its sauce. Add some salt to that dough and increase the temp on that oven, chef. A wood fired oven would help impart some flavor.
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BIANCA S.
I've tried two of their pizzas and love them. One had potatoes on it, my hubby refused to eat it, he said potatoes on pizza? But it was delicious. My second one was shrimp and feta. Both sizes were good, I had the small and the large. We sat at the bar and service was great. I'm only giving it 3 stars, because the cocktail was very weak, we couldn't tell if there was any liquor in it, the waitress said there was. The bar in this place is huge, but if they are going to serve weak drinks, there won't be many repeat customers. The menu seems very limited in selections, it's mainly a pizza and sandwich place.
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Larry Z.
Disappointment is the first word that comes to mind. Maybe I was looking for more with all the local press it was given. Interior space looks like a warehouse with tables. Chairs are plastic! Very large can beer selection!!!. But for a Italian theme, wine and hard liquor come up short. No wine glasses?? Pizza was good. Service was OK at best. The staff is young.
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C R.
Outstanding. Wife and I had a great dinner. Took a shot and had the stuffed boneless pork chop. Amazing. Order it. Wife had shrimp risotto. Very good. Service was great.
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Liz M.
I've eaten here a few times. There are so few decent choices in the Westford area! We came here last night which was a Friday....the place was crowded and very noisy. It's a free-for-all trying to get a seat at the bar...was nearly trampled by another couple. We were given a table way in the back...kind of felt like no man's land. That set the evening off. Our server was very young, as they all are here. Ordered a salad and pizza to split. They didn't divide and plate the salad for us. A different person brought each drink, water, course, etc...very disjointed. The pizza was okay, nothing spectacular. The server cleared my husband's plate and left the check while I was still eating, and there was still pizza left on the tray. Nothing that ruins a dining experience more than being rushed by your server.This place could be good...menu is small without a ton of choice, pizza is pretty good. Service is lacking....they just need to be trained better. A bit expensive for what it is.
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Meredith V.
My son and I went here for dinner a while back . I had the tator pizza, which was out of this world delish. My son, a picky eater, had a kids cheese pizza. He ate the whole thing! That never happens! The atmosphere was comfortable and low key. Our waitress, Emily , was fantastic! She was very attentive to our needs, without smothering us. I don't understand people saying that it is expensive. I found it very reasonable, we will be back!
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Gregory A.
Good food, comfortable causal environment, decent wine and beer selection. The service is a little bit rough but still better than most places in Westford. Try it, you'll like it!
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Maureen S.
This is a brand new restaurant with great aspirations and ideas. I don't get why this is listed as an expensive restaurant b/c it is very reasonably priced, and is offering some very interesting (and delicious!) options. The owner and chef are doing something creative and different here, instead of the same old italian american spag and mb, etc. They do offer some of the standards too. I had a Fried Green Tomato BLT - Flavorful crunchy on the outside, soft inside roll , packed high with arugula, crispy fried green tom, and pancetta. It could have used another slice or two of pancetta for better balance, but overall this was a great sandwich for $7. No sides came with it so I ordered a side of swiss chard -- it was so perfect it blew my mind. Cooked just right with an amazing balance of toasted pine nuts and lemon high notes - awesome! My husband got a meatball sandwich -- yes, standard, but very well executed: tender MB and nice sauce. I'm giving them 4 stars for growing pains and going too light on the pancetta. But, we'll definitely be back ! [and, No, I'm not affiliated with this restaurant. I'm just a happy customer who wants to see them do well.]
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Karie S.
Last night we ate there with family and the food and service were fabulous. They have home made mozzarella, and house specialty dishes that were fabulous. The home made chips and dip were a perfect appetizer
(5)Ali M.
Great restaurant, good, quick service and good drinks. I recommend the meatballs as an app, very filling and delicious- you might not even want to order food they're so filling! The bread is delicious, I recommend requesting that before your meal. Great vibe overall.
(4)Anita W.
Bar staff is always friendly and attentive. Pizzas are always tasty and the arancini are AMAZING!
(5)Ryan A.
This is one of my favorite spots for lunch around Westford. The food and service have always been great. They have a good selection of beers and wines. The Neapolitan pizza crust is different and delicious. For lunch, they have a $10 special you can't beat. In general, it's a little on the pricey side, but worth it. A definite upgrade from an Applebees or 99 type place.
(5)Brett M.
Top five worst restaurant experiences ever in my life. We go out to eat at least once a week. The meatball was so hard that I quite literally could not cut it with my knife. Bartender told me that the meatballs that are gluten free aren't the same. ...thanks. But it also shouldn't be like a ball of granite either. The whole meal was overpriced. I had a tiny scoop of spaghetti and the prices were really expensive! Considering we love Italian food and there is literally nothing else in the area, take it to mean something that we will never even THINK about coming back here again.
(1)Denis D.
Went there twice. After the first time I swore I would never go back there again. WAY overpriced for what your get, especially on a lunch menu.... Food was good (some forgettable pasta dish...) but portion was ridiculously small and too expensive. Second time I ended up there for a company lunch, I had the Braised Shortribs. I was pleasantly surprised. It was quite delicious, good portion size, but again way too expensive for what you get, especially on a lunch menu. Odds of me going back there? Slim to none. Better cheaper alternatives.
(2)Laura K.
So good. Really.., had the chicken wings for an appetizer, and they aren't your typical buffalo wings. Instead, they're well seasoned and served with tzatziki sauce. Yum! For dinner, my husband and I shared a large maiale pizza. Sort of like a Hawaiian, but with smoked bacon instead of ham. Crispy crust from the wood fired oven. Just enough sweetness. Loved it! And just enough pizza for two hungry adults. Great meal!
(5)Eric D. S.
Fantastic open restaurant with big bar and several screens to make watching sports great. Perfect for lunch or dinner and location is central in the mall area found as you enter Westford. Great addition to the area. Had the Caesar salad and the bread was fantastic. Many healthy options on menu too.
(4)Kathy S.
Hubby and I went for supper on a Wednesday evening about 6:30. There was a 30 minute wait for a table, so we sat at the bar. Service was quick, waitress was fine. We received a small basket of bread with olive oil and herbs. The menu is not very large, and features unusual ingredients and pairings. Food is served decorously on large plates. I had salmon, which came topped with a semi-hot salsa and was accompanied by cold tabbouleh. It was tasty, and at $21, fairly reasonable. Hubby had chicken marsala, which he liked, although it was definitely not what you'd expect - tiny round pasta under the chicken, and cranberry onion chutney on top - $18. I normally would give a place like this 4 stars, even though it's too shi shi for our tastes, but it was JUST TOO LOUD. Astonishingly loud. There were just too many people crammed into the space - the bar itself, the 4 long counters with stools, then tables around the edge. We couldn't even carry on a conversation, even though we were sitting right next to each other.
(3)Derek S.
Unfortunately I have to echo other recent reviews - the food was half-way decent, albeit pretty over-priced, but the service was really, really, really bad. Like - really bad. Going out to eat shouldn't be this frustrating...
(1)Damien S.
If your adventures find you wiped after a day of conquering the toughest mini golf courses around (see: Kimball Farms), or drenched following a gaggle of bumper boaters with a vendetta against your face (see also: Kimball Farm), Evviva is a solid choice for post-playtime prandials. Focusing on flatbreads in two styles: traditional (a thin Neopolitan-esque "00" flour dough, baked in a wood stone oven) and La Montanera (lightly pan fried, then baked to maximize bubbles and crispness). With the promise of a melt-away tender shoulder cut, I went with the Manzo, a white sauce pie with roasted veggies, balsamic reduction, gorgonzola crumbles and grilled teres major. It was a bit smaller, even for a personal size, and all I could taste was the piquant cheese and sweet balsamic. The beef was there, just in the background. Topping heavy, and decently priced at $14. Our starting burrata insalata was made in-house and featured a nice prosciutto bacon in fairly substantial chunks. The cheese itself, much more firm than anticipated and the creamy center was definitely closer to a dry ricotta. Tasty with the pesto, and the arugula gave it a peppery kick. Sodas are served by the can, which I always found a bit strange for a casual dining room. Local drafts by the dozen, and a few TVs circle the bar area - easily visible from the dining room. Paying by card? The servers run plastic at your table, so that Am Ex never leaves your sight. I dig that trend. All in all, a decent option, and definitely worth a second visit down the road.
(3)Samantha L.
Evviva Cucina is located in the Cornerstone Square. When we entered the restaurant, there wasn't a hostess at the hostess stand. I was surprised how packed the restaurant on Friday night. The restaurant was decorated with large canvas prints of various vegetables (e.g., garlic, tomatoes), bookcase with products from Italy, and large fork and spoon on the wall by the bathroom. On the back wall of the restaurant is a full sized kitchen. Surrounding the kitchen is a bar with tall bar chair and flat screen televisions to watch sports and news. Surrounding the bar is the dining room with round and rectangular tables with black chairs. The restaurant has a wide selection of wine and beer (on draft, bottle, can). There was popular music playing in the background. The service was great. Our server brought everything in a timely manner and whatever we needed (e.g., extra dishes). I ordered an Arnold Palmer, which was served over ice, in a soda can shaped glass, and garnished with a lemon wedge. It was neither too sweet or too tart. I like how this restaurant uses fresh ingredients, some of which are locally sourced. For example, the tomatoes come from Backyard Farm, the chicken come from Murray's Farm, fresh pasta from Maria's pasta, and the mussels from Maine. The menu said that complimentary bread service is available upon request. The sliced sour dough bread was served with herb and spice infused olive oil. For appetizers, we shared Sauteed Mussels and Roasted Beet and Ravioli. The mussels were clean - free of sand. A dish of large mussels was served in a white wine sauce. It was served with grilled crostini, cooked with shallots, roasted fennel and tomatoes, and thinly sliced garlic, and garnished with freshly grated oregano. The Roasted Beet and Ravioli consisted of fresh spinach and kale, segmented orange slices, and candied walnuts tossed in a lemon vinaigrette. It was light and refreshing. I liked how the salad dressing was creamy but surprisingly not too tangy. Since some guests weren't big fan of goat cheese, it came on the side. The salad was topped with two crispy gorgonzola and walnut ravioli. The raviolis were deep fried and red on the outside. They were sweet on the inside and savory on the outside. It tasted like a Ritz cracker sandwich. This is the first time, I've seen so many choices for crust type, which is only available for individual sized pizzas. For Neopolitan Style, you have a choice of crispy, airy, or thin. For La Montanara, you have a choice of fried, light, or sweet. I was contemplating on which pizza to get as they all sounded delicious. Between the Maiale and Scampi, I settled on the Scampi, which was a white sauce based pizza, topped with feta cheese, wild shrimp, garlic, and marinated tomato. I liked how it was light and not rich or creamy. We also got Chicken Marsala. The chicken thighs were roasted and lightly salted. It was served over pearl shaped pasta known as fregola, sauteed spinach and crimini mushrooms, and cooked with marsala wine. It was garnished with a cranberry onion chutney.
(4)Brian W.
Brussels Sprout and Bacon pizza. I've been here 3 times and this is the only thing I can order because it tastes so good. (What doesn't taste as good is the heartburn later, but perhaps that's a personal problem). The restaurant is HUGE with tons of seating and a massive spread out bar where you can watch the game on some big screen tv's. They have an extensive gluten free menu and my wife was a fan of the gluten free crust, though she still thinks Stone Hearth is superior. Good selection of beers/ciders on draft and a big cooler full of an even bigger selection in bottles. Looking forward to coming back and maybe next time I'll try something different on the menu.
(4)Nihit M.
Coming back from Maine, my family and I stopped at this restaurant, famished from only a small breakfast in morning. The food here, they don't cut corners, I was worried about why it took so long, turned out everything was homemade and fresh. We had the chips and dip plate first, my god, the food was delicious! Our server Megan was very accommodating, she was there before we finished anything, came to check in a couple times on our table and was very pleasant to talk to. Definitely coming back here again!
(5)chad m.
My rating is based on the food and it was terrible. We ordered to go - a parm sandwich and two pizzas. The sandwich bread was so gross I tossed it out. It tasted like undercooked processed bread. The chicken was actually decent however the pesto on it made it taste like grass on some bites. The pizzas were horrible. The bread tasted very doughy/under cooked. The ingredients on top were very bland. We threw an entire one away after one bite because it was just not edible. On the plus side the staff were very friendly when I was picking up my order.
(1)Chris B.
This place is friendly, the food is serve fast and honestly, has one of the best burgers I've ever had in my life. Chef Anthony DePalma made a point to come by our table to make sure everything was to our liking in which my daughter explained "thus is the best place ever!" Food, service and atmosphere are spectacular and very reasonably priced. We'll be going back again real soon!
(4)Tyler M.
Wasn't super stoked about this place when I saw the menu at first but then I found somethings I like. I was torn between the Meatball sandwich and chickenparm sandwich so I asked the waitress when we ordered and she recommended the meatball sandwich so I got that. While it was the best meatball sandwich I ever had it wasn't enough to fill me up, granted if I had got an appetizer I probably would've been fine. Definitely recommend the meatball sandwich if you go here.
(4)Richard C.
Our third time back to Evviva Cucina. Thank you Nick and the entire staff. Had the meatball appetizer and the pappardelle pasta, both are amazing. The family each had personal pizzas. That was great because each of them likes something completely different. Our daughter had the margherita pizza with bacon, son had the pollo frito (a bbq chicken pizza), and wife had the pollo (a white pizza with chicken). Kids had the gelato for dessert. Not a single complaint, just everyone happy about their meals. The partner/owner Nick is interesting to watch. I literally watched him take out the trash, serve food, inspect plates coming out of the kitchen, grate cheese for a customer, bus a table, and much more in just a 10 minute timeframe. Here is the interesting thing. His staff was doing their jobs well. The best way I could describe how he worked is servant-leadership. He puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible.
(5)James P.
Came here with a group of friends. We sampled the Pizza - Carne (Great!) the Buratta Salad was Awesome!. I also sampled the Pappardelle* is was great! The Calamari (Good) and a bite of the their Cheesecake (berry and lemon) (Good) & a bread pudding that was fantastic!
(5)Roger S.
Consistently great Italian offerings in a very large, bustling location. It feels like a chain from outward appearances, but everything appears to be cooked to order (using some local purveyors) with exceptional service. It can be a bit loud and lively, but that's a good thing with the open space and many families. Excellent gluten-free offerings if needed and the pizzas are superb. Traditionally I go for their pasta dishes and have never been disappointed. Always worthwhile and a joy to return to time and again.
(4)Local E.
Good "real" food: higher-end pastas, salads, sandwiches, and flatbread. The pastas and sandwiches are quite good. It is pricey; though there's a $10 lunch menu, most of the interesting or filling entrees are $13-15 which is very steep for the business lunch crowd. And the side dishes are quite $$ too. Edit: Now, you are offered bread! [Was: One odd omission is that they don't serve bread when you're seated. This seems like a bread and olive oil place but it isn't.]
(4)Steven K.
This place was good when it opened, but has been in decline recently. Went again last night and was totally disappointed. My meatball appetizer, my wife's chicken Marsala and my pork Milanese were all over cooked. The pork was legitimately burnt and they just covered it with cheese to try and hide it. They even burnt the pepperoni pizza for the table next to us, but had the curtesy to re-make their food. The deserts did not come out burnt, but the lemon and mascarpone donuts had no flavor. Will not be going back anytime soon. Sad because this was one of my wife's favorite places to eat at one point.
(2)Steve B.
Very cool place! Open kitchen surrounded by a wrap-around bar with MASSIVE TV's to watch the game paired with a very comfortable atmosphere with amazing food. Almost everything is made in-house and bought local. I ordered the Chicken Parm Panini which was awesome. A thin layer of pesto on the bottom made it a whole new sandwich. She ordered the ravioli which was definitely more interesting than I had thought and packed tons of flavor. Great value; both meals and a margarita came to $35 making for a cheap date while we both left full. I will definitely be back soon and we live 30 minuets away!
(5)Mary D.
Great staff, love the Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay and the food is great!! Steve, Kyle and Brittany are the best! Great service, great attitudes and great drinks!
(4)John V.
Went here for a dinner with 2 friends the other day. If this were a review for just the bar I would give it 4 starts, me and my wife arrived early and I got a beer and she had a mocktail(hello baby)! Anywho the bartender and bar manager was very nice and my bar experience was excellent. The beer list is good and my lady very much enjoyed the effort to have locally grown and homemade items on the menu. Why the 3 star you say?? 1- the table we sat at a low top even though we called ahead and asked for a high top table. It was uncomfortable surrounded by high top tables I felt like a hobbit eating with regular people. Honestly it doesn't make sense to me why they would do this. I'm looking at peoples crotches, weird. 2- my food was good but simply put I paid to much for what I got. I'm not into. Beautiful plate for 20 bucks that looks like a miniature lunch portion for dinner. Would I try it again? Maybe but id stick with the bar.
(3)Christine S.
I called in a take-away order and was told that it would take 20 minutes for a small pizza and a meatball appetizer. It took 50 minutes. Almost an hour for two meatballs and a small pizza?! The meatballs were good, even though they were not hot when I got them. When I got them, not when I got them home! The pizza was also cold, and stuck to the bottom of the box, so there went my desire for 'crispy' pizza. After nearly an hour wait for two very simple dishes, I was more than a little disappointed. Management did not seem to care. The guy kept apologizing for the wait, but did nothing about it; not even an offer of a glass of water while I was waiting. While I was waiting for my takeout, many people came in asking for tables, everyone was told 20 minutes, even though one party was still waiting when I finally left with my food, about 30 minutes after they came in. It seems 20 minutes is the standard answer, which is obviously meant to appease customers. My advice...don't go in there super hungry in a hurry for food because if you have to wait 30 minutes for a table, just imagine how much longer you will sit there waiting for your meal!
(2)Sonia A.
Nick and I had some email exchanges, after which he sent me a $25 gift card to the restaurant. My sister and father went and said that the food was ok but expensive. Total $55 for two pasta dishes and a beer. Being a family of 4, I find this a bit too high. Thanks for the gift card and your response Nick, but I will pass at this time.
(2)Gregorio V.
Beautiful place. We went on a Friday early evening. The server did a good job. I only have two problems with this place: the food and value. The menu is great. I was really excited to try everything. The food was just very mediocre. I was pumped to try the arancini rice balls. When they arrived I felt let down. It tasted like they put sausage instead of ground beef or chicken in them.... It was just off. The calamari was just average. Not bad, not great... The pizza was the same... Good but not great. This is where the value comes in. Everything is a few bucks more expensive than most places. That doesn't seem like a lot but when you consider you're paying an extra $20 or so for just "ok" food, it's not worth it. I'm not compelled to go back.
(3)Susan P.
Went last night, thought it was great. Reading all the service complaints & our server was awesome. Short ribs were very good, not fatty which often makes me shy away from ordering them. Would definitely go again.
(4)Carys A.
This place is our go-to restaurant bar for both date-night and group outings. The lighting and noise level are perfect. I have a VERY hard time eating out around here because I'm a picky vegetarian. I love that not only does Evviva Cucina label their veggie items, they have a lot of GOOD selections (I'm looking at you, Caprese!) Their potato chips actually taste like potatoes, and their pizzas are amazing. Definitely try the La Montanara crust. My husband's family refers to EC as "the meatball restaurant," and while I haven't tasted those myself, I know that the meatballs are their favorite app. The service is quick, both at the bar and at tables. Love love love.
(5)Nilu P.
First time with family excellent service good food,good size portions and very attentive waiter will be back
(5)l. a.
I was not a fan of evviva when it first opened but they've stepped up their game and now we are regulars! It's one of our favorite locals. A great addition to Westford!
(4)Matt N.
Very tasty food and a very friendly staff!
(4)ITL P.
All pomp and flash. Zero substance. I walked in, hopes high. Chairs are uncomfortable. Prices are a tier too high for this joint. It's in a mini-mall, folks. Managers are all clean-cut 27 year old guys who think they know everything. Waitresses are pretty, but useless girls who come around too rarely unless they are making eyes at the cute managers. Had the manager talk down to me and tell me why they didn't use pizza spatulas to serve pizza. They didn't need them, he informed me. "So, the pizza just flops down on your plate, mushy and wet, spilling all the toppings?" "Yes, well, no, let me show you" then proceeds to touch my pizza with his hands he just was touching his face with. Ick. "So, you are telling me that every other restaurant out there that serves pizza with a metal server...is wrong?" "Yes". Ok, fella. Pizza wasn't even up to Papa Ginos level. Nasty. 18 dollars for a coldish pie full of gunk that slid off of the crust. I will never return.
(1)Lindsay R.
Awesome atmosphere and friendly service. The gluten free menu was superb, with great choices for friends with allergies. A seriously great option for lunch or dinner! Will be back, for sure!
(5)Danielle L.
I'm not sure why it took me so long to write a review for this place but it's about time. I've been here more times than I can count and love it every visit. This place has ruined me for any other Italian restaurant. Nothing is ever as good as what I order from this place anywhere else. The best part about Evivva is if you don't see what you want on the menu they do their absolute best to accommodate and cook it up for you. Which for me is always fettuccine alfredo and it's amazing every single time. I've tried plenty of other items on the menu, they make their own "chips" and all of the apps are worth a try. The waitstaff is always friendly when we are there and it's not just because we frequent the restaurant. Evivva is my go to now for Italian.
(5)Paul W.
Overall very good. Open kitchen nice atmosphere. I had a pasta dish that was pretty good but a little too salty. I will be back to try the pizza. Only negative was the service was "odd". I sat at the bar was at various points approached by five different servers. Yet my drink remained empty for quite a while. However, it was clean, friendly, and a very nice ambiance. I will definitely be back.
(3)Erica Z.
I have no idea what people are talking about. The service was AWESOME. Drinks: AWESOME. Food: pretty darn good. Lots of high tops is my only critique. Overall great vibes and great food.
(4)Gabby D.
Food is out of this world, and the manager is such a great guy he brought us 2 complementary pizzas today for lunch!!!! Great place for lunch or dinner and amazing service. Thank you!
(5)Sean C.
Not worth it I'd say. The menu itself is very limited, and the portion sizes are really nothing to brag/write home amount. In fact, I went with my family and someone in our family ordered a bowl of ziti, and it was 9-12, for that LITTLE bowl of ziti, won't go again.
(1)Joe A.
Good Lunch Place. We go here for lunch on occasion. The prices are a little high, but comparable to places around here. The food is great. I recommend getting the La Montanara crust on the pizza, it is great. Its a toss up between the Shrimp Scampi and the Carne for my favorite pizza. Overall, it is a great place and worth the time to stop and enjoy some pizza.
(4)Jen S.
We will not be back. We waited more than 45 minutes to be seated (estimate from the hostess was 25 minutes). We were seated and our drink order was taken but they messed up my husband's order twice (it was a coke with ice ...). Then we waited another 45 minutes for our meals. We noticed an order that looked like my husband's in the kitchen window about 10 minutes into our wait ... 35 minutes later ... sure enough, they delivered that sandwich that had been sitting in the window to our table ... no apologies, no explanations for why it took over a half hour to deliver the meal after it was ready. Then my daughter got her children's meal ... three super overdone, rubbery shimp (they'd been done for over a half hour as well) and some grapes ... that's all ... I don't know about your kids, but my 8 yo needs more than three shrimp and some grapes for dinner ... Sorry Evviva Cucina, this was your last chance. Hopefully you hire more staff and get an expeditor for the kitchen to time when the meals are done. But for now, we're done.
(1)Ann C.
Excellent first experience! Nick just might be the poster child for great customer service. He explained various dishes to us and pointed out dishes to us as they went by. Bartender Steve was polite and knowledgeable about the different craft beers. He did not steer us wrong. We'll definitely be back to try other dishes. Food was delicious, creative and offered many options. Ann & Alan
(5)Tim L.
Good service. Can't complain about over attentive, I guess. Special Mozzarella, Tomato and Bacon salad was good. Mozzarella seemed a bit rubbery for home made but over-all very tasty. Mushroom Papardelle bolognese was very rich and good as well. Don't bother with the cappuccino. It was so weak I almost sent it back. Machine made I'm sure. Good experience overall despite the coffee. I will go back.
(4)Gina M.
We love this place. Italian food is very authentic. My husband ordered wild boar special and absolutely loved it. His other favorite dish is the steak with creamy kale. Our kids have nut allergies and the staff is so accommodating and understanding about being careful to make sure their food is safe. We enjoy the pizza a lot - a little bit expensive but worth the money. Also like the smaller portion lunch specials . They are only available Monday through Friday .
(5)Alex S.
The food here is great and priced well. This is a beautiful restaurant with an open kitchen. However there are many large screen TVs which takes away from the atmosphere. This restaurant may be trying to be too many different things at once. Still, the food is very good and I will be coming to Evviva Cucina again.
(4)Nan A.
Multiple visits, place does not know what it wants to be, it's part cool loft, part sports bar with obvious tvs, part Italian bistro. They do make a pretty good bowl of hot steaming pesto pasta. Portions are skimpy and pricey for a casual restaurant in a shopping mall. Main dishes do not come with any sides, not even a basket of bread. What's up with the exposed air ducts. Normally this is a work around on a converted city building. It just seems over the top and trying too hard on a brand new building. Space is small with high ceilings, flimsy tables and chairs that are plastic painted faux-iron, small and very uncomfortable. I am an average size woman. I can only imagine a large man sitting on one of these things. Overall has a cold, warehouse feel. Odd mix of cliquey overly madeup female and sulky male emo and Maroon 5 wanna Bs waitstaff who spend more time socializing with the people at the bar and themselves than the restaurant patrons. Waiter never offered water and was visibly annoyed when I asked for one. Horrible alt rock background music. Decent food, just not a very pleasant dining experience.
(2)David. C.
My wife and I have been coming here since Evviva opened. It's is simply just great food. They change the menu every 6 months and are always bringing new, different and unique plates to their menu. This restaurant has an open kitchen layout with a great bar surrounding the kitchen. The head chef inspects every meal as it leaves the kitchen and every meal I've ever had here has been excellent.
(5)Doreen B.
I have been to Evviva a few times now. I needed to eat there several times before making a decision. I like the menu; it is varied with something that should please almost any one. The first time I went, I really enjoyed the food, but the atmosphere was too loud. It is a wide open restaurant so voices carry and echo all over the place. The more crowded it gets, the louder it gets. Although I don't need complete serenity at a restaurant, I don't want to get a head ache from the noise either. I find lunch times to be the best time to go; or in the evenings during the week. Skip the weekends if you don't like the noise. I really like the pizza and home made chips. The salads are very good as well. Overall, I like Evviva and will continue to eat there!
(4)P J.
This is the place to go if you want a pizza that isn't the Greek style that seems to be standard in this area. The pizza is delicious. The pasta is great. I didn't really like the dressing on the salad I had. It was very salty.
(4)Scott Z.
They had a bit of a rocky start as they did not have our reservation in the books (birthday party of 10 too, yikes). However, they managed to put a couple tables together within a half hour so all was well. Overall, the food was pretty good, i tried a couple of the pizzas, the polpette (meatballs, all beef), and the wedge salad (really good for you wedge lovers out there). Really nice draft list for an italian restaurant too with some west coast breweries you don't see all that often. Random bonus, our waiter (Jose) looked like Bruno Mars. This was apparently NOT the first time he'd heard that.
(4)FoodUnit F.
Second time here for dinner and I'm upping to 3.5 swords. Yelp won't allow half stars, so it gets 4. Ordered the meatballs for an app and they are great. Definitely homemade... very juicy with ricotta cheese and sauce. Then I ordered the Pappardelle for the main course and was very happy with it. The pasta they buy from a local place is exceptionally good. Very tender... Good sauce... The only thing that it needs is more mushroom in the sauce since they call it a 'mushroom' bolognese. Overall, happy with the service and the 'scenery' here is top notch. 3.5 swords
(4)Barry B.
Absolutely horrible experience...worst restaurant in the area, bar none. Service was energetic, but hopeless. Specialty of the night was a grilled beef steak - ordered medium rare, arrived on the edge of well done. Complained to the manager, and nearly 35 minutes later, received a medium rare steak that should have taken 15 minutes tops to prepare. Declared a birthday gathering (party of 4 - not a big crowd) when we made the reservations, the 4 desserts arrived with no cake or candles (as had been promised when the reservations were made). And despite letting TWO of the servers know of the oversight, nothing was done to rectify or compensate for the oversight. If you have a family of kids, and your expectations aren't very high, then this is probably a great place for you. But if you want any substance of attention to detail, you will do better at Burton's Grill (next door). Bad. Bad. Bad.
(1)steve g.
This review is lunch-based. Mmm... lunch. I've never had to wait more than a minute to get a table, the waitstaff is all friendly, and the food is tasty, comes (relatively) quickly and is (mostly) reasonably priced. I come here for lunch about once a month or so and I haven't been disappointed yet.
(4)reza g.
I went in there with my kids it took a long time to bring food also they're small portions are out rages prices 9 10 or $11 and it was hardly any chicken in itI do not recommend for people with kids maybe singles are okay but I would not go back there
(1)Brittany J.
Delicious, fresh local fare ! Love the crazy bread ! Scratch made served warm in a bag with a trio of dipping sauces ! Also had the Orrechette pasta with fennel sausage, fresh broccoli with a touch of spice ! Finished my awesome meal with doughnuts to share for the table washed it down with a nice foamy cappuccino ! Great sections of local craft beers as well as a full bar ! Must TRY !
(5)Toni M.
Waited 1 and 1/2 hours for food with two small children. Finally it was kids bedtime and still NO FOOD! As I was loading our kids into car, they were packing our dinner into to go boxes. The pizza was terrible (but I'm used to Chicago pizza) it had vinegar on it. Yuck! The manager did give us our meal for free, in addition to a gift card! We used the gift card another night, just for gelato. Not that great either. I'm throwing the rest of gift card away.
(1)Chris R.
One of my favorite places in Westford, Acton. Casual, great beers, puzza and great staff!!! Highly recommended!!!!
(5)Karen O.
Went here in a Thursday night got seated right away. Waitress (Jill) was super friendly and was great!!! Ordered calamari and arrancini for appetizers. Calamari was cooked perfect and tender. arrancini was perfect, just like I make at home. I got the veal dish served over salad greens and fingerling potatoes. Veal was cooked perfect really tender! Brought home half of it that I couldn't finish and my son ate it all and loved it! Husband ordered pizza which he liked. Will be going back soon. We have been recommending this place to everyone
(5)Andy O.
Was anxious to get a non-chain offering in restaurant starved Westford. Have given EC a few chances and have unfortunately written it off I just don't like the pizza. I know others do. I've found it overcooked and over spiced. Pasta selections are very small and over priced. There are places in neighboring towns that provide a much better value. I concede that I may not be the target demographic. As a parent of 'Tweens, the offerings are a bit outside of the kid's pallets, which makes a family dinner hard. Atmosphere is exceptionally noisy for my liking which also makes a Mrs and me dinner not that enjoyable.
(2)Manny G.
Was at Evviva tonight. Had a great time. Had the best server Ruth. She had a great smile and personality. She was extremely attentive and helpful. Look forward to seeing her and enjoying the great food again soon.
(4)Terry D.
I went last week and loved this place. It is a refreshing change from the chain restaurants that tend to monopolize Westford. All of the dishes are cooked to order and use local ingredients when available. We had the potato pizza- it was to DIE FOR. We also had the meatballs for an appetizer- so good. The mojitos were just so so but the peach sangria available right now is outstanding. We both had freshly made cannolis for dessert that were the best part of our meals. The staff is so friendly, management stops by to see how everything is, the atmosphere was great. The service was just a little slow- not terrible but a little on the slow side. I think our waitress had too many tables. I would ABSOLUTELY go back again and again. Oh- a previous review claimed that the menu was in Latin- that's not the case- the names of the dishes are in Italian, but the ingredients in each dish are in English.
(4)Ellen K.
What it shame - it was so good when it opened! Just went here again, and it was dramatically worse than when it first opened. Possibly expanding the menu so much was a mistake? When I first came here, it was just pizza and amazing, the second time, a few pasta dishes and pretty good. My salad was decent, but it's hard to ruin a caesar. My pasta dish was amazingly bland - spaghetti I could've cooked at home, sauce that barely had any flavor, and four sad shrimp that again, I could've cooked at home. For dessert, I had cake that was also super bland - I don't understand how you can ruin cake?? In any case, what a bummer, because Westford is lacking in food options, and this *was* one of the better ones. Oh well. Oh and WAY overpriced. Service is fine, nothing to write home about.
(2)Cassandra Z.
My boyfriend and I came here on a Sunday afternoon for a quick bite and some Bloody Mary's. The Bloody's were AWESOME, perfectly spicy with a great taste, the calamari was excellent, and the manager kept coming around and giving us free calzone slices because 'the Bruins were on!" Clearly enough reason for me to go back! I just wish they had Brunch!!
(4)Melissa A.
Came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. got a table right away. Our server Chelsea was fantastic! had the Pomodoro Verde "BLT" on her recommendation and it was delicious!! Totally wanted to eat another but was so pleasantly full! Definitely coming back to try the the items I was debating on getting!
(4)Sherry C.
We have been to this restaurant 12 -14 times and never been disappointed. We do avoid weekend nights unless going early or late as it's very busy then. Their chicken picatta tastes like something from a really fancy restaurant and my husband likes the salmon. We wish there were a couple more entrees.The pizza we had once for take out was a bit boring -- can't remember what type it was. We also love the mussels. Yum. The staff is very warm and friendly and most of the wait staff is awesome!
(5)Katie B.
Seated right away at 6pm on a Friday night, though all tables were full by the time we left. Lovely atmosphere, though much too loud for my taste. I could barely hear my kids even though it was clearly a casual family-friendly place. Peach sangria was amazing. Surprised that sodas were provided in cans, but whatever. Meatball appetizer was really great - ricotta was especially nice. Our "caesar" salads were quite good, but weren't caesar salads. They were made with iceberg lettuce and tomatoes. ???? But the cheese and house-made dressing were wonderful and the greens were fresh and crisp. I cleaned my plate, but it wasn't at all what I was expecting. 11yo ordered the carbonara, which he really enjoyed. Husband and I split a BBQ chicken pizza which was excellent. Weren't able to stick around to try dessert. Didn't feel rushed at all and staff/management was unobnoxiously attentive and focused on service. Kids' menu definitely leaves something to be desired, though I certainly appreciate that they serve fresh fruit instead of fries, etc. as the side. Would definitely go back.
(4)Heather L.
Oh, Evviva, how you disappointed me tonight. My mom & I had been in for lunch before and enjoyed our salad & pizza. So, I thought it was a great choice for my birthday dinner. Unfortunately I was wrong, so very wrong. Sure, there were a few promising things, but overall it was so bad that you've lost 4 customers for sure. We went in about 5:30-ish and were seated right away since it wasn't busy yet. That is a positive. We looked over the menu and after much deliberation, decided on what to get. Yup, there's alot of great sounding things on your menu, but we managed to narrow it down. We ordered the large antipasto - $25 was a bit steep, but it was OK. The best part of the whole thing was the greens in the middle that were drizzled with balsamic. Bottom line - I don't think I'd pay that much for it again (that was, if I was ever going to return...which I'm not, so no worries there). For dinner.... Dad ordered the 1/2 order of lobster & shrimp risotto. Hubby got the fried calamari as an appetizer & the special for the night - baked ziti bolognese. Mom ordered the pork with brussels sprouts, sweet potato & smoked bacon hash. I ordered the short ribs with braised escarole, & creamy marscapone polenta. Sounds awesome, right? Our waitress quickly (the only thing that was quick) put the breaks on and told us their menu was going to be changing soon...which meant no pork and the side dish with the short ribs was now a brocolini & mushroom risotto. One positive - they replaced my mom's pork with short ribs and let her have the side dish that sounded perfect. Then, after the anitpasto had come out, another person came over to tell us that they were out of the special. Huh? It was 6 pm and the restaurant was only about 1/2 full. How many specials did you start with? So, they replaced the ziti with parpadelle and told us that the sauce was the same. The results.... Dad's risotto had 2 shrimp and a few small pieces of lobster. Overall, he thought it was OK, but was not overly excited about it. Hubby's parpadelle bolognese was good, but bland. He added salt, pepper, hot pepper flakes and grated cheese. He liked the calamari. I guess he was the winner. Mom liked her stuff but thought it was way too rich. Once we got home, she had a full blown belly ache. Mine...yuck...the brocolini in the risotto was mostly the stems...I never did find a mushroom...the risotto itself had no flavor...the short ribs were tender but had zero flavor...no sauce...no anything. I ate the meat & left the risotto. Now, moving on to the service. It took forever for the waitress to come back after our antipasto was served. My mom asked for a refill of iced tea, but the waitress never asked anyone else (and 2 out of the 3 glasses were empty). She brought back the one iced tea & that was it. A little while later, she brought us refills too. The wait between the antipasto and the meal was almost 45 minutes. When she came to take my plate, she asked me if I wanted to have the risotto wrapped & I said no. She never asked if there was anything wrong with it (the bowl went back with the same amount it came out with). She asked about dessert & said they didn't have a menu...then she quickly rambled off the dessert menu - I still can't tell you one thing that she said. So, after all of that, it cost $130 plus tip for dinner for 4. Not too bad if it was a good experience and the food was good. Added to that, I had to drop 8 bucks for a sandwich on the way home because I was starving. Happy freakin' birthday to me! So, save yourself a trip and admire Evviva from the outside. Oh, the restrooms are beautiful...so, I guess I would suggest using those!
(1)Wayne L.
Tried this place for the second time. Server we as OK but was clearing plates and brought the bill before my wife had finished chewing. Lots of open tables but still were pushed out the door. Worst thing about the place is the menu. The waitress has to explain it to you as they try to be cute and use Latin words for things as simple as parmasian cheese. It is way too foo foo for westford. Now onto expensive. Everything is 1 to 2 dollars more than normal. So with a 7 item bill we found it overly expensive compared to similar places. OK so you might have guessed the place was pretty empty for a Saturday evening. Too bad but I give this place 6 months before closing. They need to wake up and wonder why the BBC is stranding room only and they are at 25% capacity. On a Saturday night. Sorry won't be back unless we hear of real changes. Sign me Disappointed in Westford
(1)Jen and Tim S.
I've been here three times now, and it's slowly becoming our go-to spot for a bite out. Pros: Interesting beer selection, great food Cons: price, overzealous plate clearing This past visit, I had the burrata salad special. I think it was a little over-priced at $13 but could have been shared by 2 or 3 people as more of an appetizer. The house-made burrata was delicious (though I'd never had it before, so can't compare) and the tomatoes were ripe - all of the salad components worked really well together. I then had the scampi pizza on the fried dough - this was delicious. I was skeptical but couldn't get over the taste and ate more than I meant to ;) After trying a few different pizzas over my visits, this was my favorite, and I've decided I definitely prefer the "montanara" crust. If it's your first time get at least two for the table so you can try each, I promise the "fried" crust is not what you think it will be! Kids menu is "ok"for our 3 year old and most of the tables are high-tops and they just make me nervous since she likes to switch positions a lot!
(4)Allison M.
I like this place a lot, despite the fact that many trees were knocked down in order for the Cornerstone Plaza to go in. Service is pretty good - very relaxed and casual, which I like. The drink selections are great, too! Lots of different beers to try. I've had the pollo, quattro formaggi, and rustica pizza. All excellent!
(4)Ben R.
Great service, a very comfortable and inviting dining area, and reasonable prices. All good things. Great food like crisp pizzas from a brick oven, Polenta and shrimp 'grits' and delectable, smooth, complex spinach cannelloni. What makes Evivia stand out. Good food and good music, served well, and from nearby sources. Eviva Cucina is a great Italian option in a relatively Chain-dominated area.
(5)Catherine W.
Very cute casual restaurant. Decor seems like a grab and go cafe, but there is waiter/waitress service. La Montonara pizza we tried (Meathead) was delicious. Also had mussels, antipasto platter, and gelato. Crowded on a Friday night but we got a seat. Recommend; I will come back again!
(4)Meg D.
Don't get the chicken wings. Under done and gross. Manager told me brining made them pink. The consistency was also off. Hope I don't get sick.
(3)Albert W.
On the way to Maine, we found this Italian/ Sandwich place on Yelp and thought we'd give it a try. Around 3pm on a Friday, the place was generally quite so the service was attentive. We had the mussels (great sauce, but the extra bread was actually better than the toasted bread that came with it - go figure), chicken sandwich (the goat cheese?) wasn't too appealing to me, and the pulled pork and pineapple pizza. Novel idea but was a bit off. I can tell the chef wanted to do something different, but I would have gone with say a pineapple bbq sauce instead of the marinara and add some jalapenos for some heat.
(4)Vicky K.
I adore this new restaurant in Westford. The drink menu is bomb. They have some of the best beers on their menu that I wish every restaurant would have. Also, tried the Sangria and wanted about 5 more. We only tried the pizza so far here, so we ordered the Chicken Fried Pizza. It was fantastic. The honey mustard and barbeque combination sounded a little odd to us, but once we tried it we were hooked! I told my boyfriend I want to go back and try a different pizza every time. Needless to say I'm a fan and love this new place. The service was great as well. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming, definitely made us want to return. Can't wait to go back :)
(4)Sarah F.
Absolutely love everything about this restaurant. Had dinner here over the weekend and every single morsel of food was out of this world, like the moaning while you chew type of food. Can't wait to go back! Loved our waitress Jill! Super helpful and had great recommendations. That chef sure knows what he's doing! A+
(5)Kate P.
Very fresh food - chef is passionate about Italian food - great waitstaff! Friendly atmosphere
(5)K M.
Haven't eaten in yet, but have experienced the 'super-friendliness' as one enters the restaurant (so of like Chotchkie's from Office Space?...) We've tried a number of the pizzas take out and enjoyed them very much, but their idea of a large is more like a medium to me, even though the price is more like an extra large. Still, we will go back when in the mood for a Margherita or Free Bird (both really good and much better than the usual pizza options around Westford).
(3)Dan L.
Pros -Pretty tasty new concept. Loved the pizza and their craft beer selection is great! -Service was friendly and just a tad slow Cons - Didn't like that they sat our party next to another party when the whole place was open. Plus it was in the middle of the floor instead of the high tops! Overall, pretty cool. Probably going to go check it out again tonight. I'll amend the review if anything changes!
(4)Bill B.
Terrific food. Younger crowd so be prepared it's a little loud. We had a great dining experience here tonight. Terrific cocktails. Oh and gluten free menu which is a great bonus for the wife. Definitely will be back!
(4)Heidi M.
Ok, this is a restaurant that hasn't quite figured it's niche out. Is it fancy pizza place? Italian place? What? The name made me think it was high Italian, nope. Imagine my surprise when I saw the interior. It had a warehouse feel with an open space bar sort of thing in the middle. So then I thought, OK catering to nightlife/bar. But not really. No wine glasses (pet peeve of mine) and sort of relaxed chairs and tables. I'm a vegetarian, mentioned it while ordering. We ordered the fondata for our table as the app. Says melted artisan cheese and bread. Small portion and HAS PANCETTA! Not mentioned ANYWHERE or by waitstaff. Get our drinks relatively quickly but not our water. It took a half hour to get our fondata appetizer which was a small bowl of cheese. Probably didn't take a half hour to warm that up. They mention at the beginning that the meals do not come out at the same time. They come out when they are ready. That is fine if family style but I would NEVER go here on a date. Can you imagine how awkward a first date would be if you got your meal first and had to wait fifteen minutes and let it get cold out of politeness? So takes forever to get the appetizer but then we got our food. And it wasn't bad. My sister had the montanara crust chicken fried pizza and I had a piece of the crust and it was very good. I got a pear salad. No pear. I had to literally scrounge for a few timid slices at the bottom. I was picturing a couple bosc pears sliced and dribbled with dressing. No. I paid 8 bucks for arugula. And we wanted our second round of drinks for dinner. Took us fifteen minutes to get our second round and by then we were almost done dinner so didn't really finish them. As mentioned young waitstaff that is more interested in socializing. Didn't know the menu (ordered a beer and took ten minutes for them to come back and say they don't have that beer). Also it was really COLD in there. If you want high end pizza or this type of food. Just go to BBC. I hate to be this discouraging for a place still finding its legs but a limited menu, poor service, cold atmosphere, and long wait for food/drinks doesn't make people want to return.
(1)Amanda W.
Pros: -Food quality is good -Menu is small but has decent selection. -Trendy atmosphere, open layout, lots of windows. -The drink list is small, but pretty good. Cons: -Portions are crazy small, especially for the price. The place wasn't expensive, but not proportionate to the portion sizes. -Servers are mostly very young. They tend to stand around or socialize at tables. We sat at the side of the bar and had to wait for over 5 min for service while we watched 3 people stand around. -The decor was awkward. There wasn't anything hanging on the walls, so the open concept just felt like a warehouse. The place could use a little warming up. I'll go back again to give it another try, but I wouldn't rush to check this place out. Head to Burton's instead.
(3)Wes M.
This place has the feel of the place to be for nightlife in Westford, MA. Big TV's, wrap around bar, lots of seating. Food was delicious! Had a Rustica Pizza that was perfect. Will come back for sure.
(4)Chuck L.
After seeing this restaurant on the Phantom Gourmet we decided to give it a try. We were impressed. The portions are smaller but filling. Prices aren't horrible and they have some specials. Flourless chocolate cake was awesome! We love the open kitchen concept. Its nice to see that everything is cleaned and maintained. The kids love watching the cooks are work. The adults love the TVs with the game on. We look forward to eating here again. We will be back. youtube.com/watch?v=9i3p…
(4)Maggie L.
I sat at the bar for pizza and desert. The Margarita tasted a little off. The bartender never asked me how it was. The pizza was awesome. The doughnut desert was boring and I would not get it again. I would have had an espresso martini had the bartender asked me if I wanted coffee with my desert- but he did not. Management was very friendly. At this point I'd swing in for a quick pizza, and that's about it.
(3)Al R.
Great place. It's been open a week and we have been there a couple times. It is across from our Great Clips salon in Cornerstone Square. Visit us both.
(5)John D.
Did lunch at Evviva Cucina today. The Panini was great. It came with homemade chips, simply delicious. Loved the open concept, witnessed a pizza dough throw. Everything is made fresh. Management followed up to make sure everything was up to standard. Chelsea was efficient and personality plus ! I definitely want to go back for dinner, and try some of their many craft beers.
(4)Craig D.
Start with a choice a of great wines, draft and craft brews. Look at the board with the source of whole, organic foods to help guide your menu choice. Try the wonderful antipasto with fine Italian meats, cheeses, roasted veggies, greens, etc. and the Tuscan wings. For dinner, a bowl of pasta or a pizza (select your toppings or add to one). Great service and a very attentive management team. Spirited atmosphere and a great addition to the Merrimack Valley. It's now a regular stop for our family.
(5)Jody H.
We love their food, so we hired them to cater our dinner party for 36 people. They were so helpful in selecting the menu, and the food was outstanding!
(5)Sarah D.
It was very empty when we got in (around 5:15 on a week night) and as it got later and more crowded, our server seemed to disappear. The individual sized pizza I got was great. The food is slightly better than average but a bit overpriced. After we finished our meals, she asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu. So she listed off the desserts and we said we'd think about it. Once we decided, she didn't come back for a good ten minutes (and even kept looking at us!). When she finally did, we ordered our dessert. After it didn't come for a good 20-25 minutes, we said forget it. But I had to go up and speak to her and tell her we wanted the check and to forget the dessert. She said okay, came back with the bill, and the chocolate cake which was free and boxed up to take home. She did apologize, but the service here is very slow (but friendly) so if you're in a hurry for a quick meal do not come here.
(3)Kelly R.
The orecchiette is my favorite pasta! So delicious and nice light white wine sauce! The manager and chef came by the table to say hello and make sure everything was perfect!
(5)Mike Z.
Great place. Good local beer selection. There with my wife and 5 year old daughter. Great food, my daughter had pizza. Not much of a kids menu but what kid doesn't love pizza. Good food can't wait to try more, I will write more next time when I sample more. We could get to 5 stars later
(4)Pete A.
They make a great pie and the GM is really sexy. I recommend the fist size meat balls.
(5)Jeanne P.
I was looking forward to a birthday lunch with my mom and family here because it is NOT a chain! The staff were all pleasant and helpful. The atmosphere is energetic and modern. I ordered the beat salad to start and it was excellent. The beet and greens were fresh and it was seasoned lightly. Four of us ordered paninis, or what we thought were paninis, but when they arrived they were wraps. The waitress took them back no problem. My son liked his chicken parm Panini, and my dad liked his sausage and pepper Panini. The rest of us were underwhelmed with our lunch. My husbands salmon salad was not seasoned and the dish just looked unappealing. The other Panini we ordered was blah. The cappuccino was luke-warm, although the coffees were decent. Having said all that I will definitely come back for their cannolis. I think they are among the best cannoli anywhere (better than Mike's and even some that I got in Italy!) - light, creamy ricotta filling and a crispy shell.
(3)Steve R.
A good sandwich at a reasonable price. Nothing fantastic. I would go again if someone wanted to, but I would not go back on my own. To describe it in one word... Ordinary.
(3)steve s.
I expected much better,havening heard they have great pizza Mediocre is the best I can desribe it, Service and price were what we expected but the food wasn't as flavorable as we .had heard
(2)L b.
Four of us had lunch at EC today based on the great reviews I'd read here. When reading the reviews, I had conjured up a visual of something a bit more upscale (no idea why, though perhaps the dishes on the menu made me think of higher-end cuisine) and my first reaction upon entering was noting how casual the place was. I enjoy sitting in a booth and sorry to see there were none. High tops and smaller tables (ours was 2 tables pulled together) with aluminum 'navy' chairs make up the seating at EC. The first thing you see upon entering is the kitchen @ the center of the space, out in the open. The one drawback to this we discovered, was our waitress was often on the other side of the restaurant when we wanted to get her attention and we couldn't make eye contact with her. It's nice they source many of their items locally and a large chalkboard notes what & where from. I don't know if the menu changes at dinner, but there was a good selection at lunch - pasta, pizza and entrees. We ordered the small antipasti to start which was a nice selection of meats, marinated portobello mushroom, olives, mozzarella which they make @ EC and a few others. The menu states "A selection of artisan cheeses..." - plural - but our plate had just mozzarella on it. Everything is a la carte. We ordered salads to start. They're happy to split for 2 or make a 1/2 version if you like. We had (and split) the roasted beet with goat cheese salad. The dressing was perfect - not too much, not too dry. Delicious! My husband had the Evviva which he said was excellent. Price of both salads was $9. They were average portions and seemed a bit pricey to us. Entrees ordered: Chicken Parmigiano - $10. Chicken was very tender and wasn't drowning in sauce. It was listed as a sandwich and we ordered over pasta instead, no problem. La Montanara individual pizza - $12 - the dough is flash-fried, topped and finished off in the hearth oven. Ordered the Pollo - it was very good, crust was lightly crispy, but not as dry as a traditional pizza would be. The individual serving size has 6 slices and could feed 2 if you were ordering salads or something else. (about 8" diam.) Salmon, $19 - cooked perfectly, very fresh tasting. My husband expected to get a good sized piece of salmon, and his portion looked to be a bit shy of 1/2 pound. Risotto - (small order): $15 - Fresh Lobster, Shrimp, Spinach, Corn, Oven Dried Tomato, Oregano, Saffron. The small order was sufficient, especially if you order a salad. It comes in a bowl and like our other entrees, very fresh - an excellent dish. Dessert: There's no menu and our waitress ran off a list of the choices. There were so many, we had to ask her to repeat a few things. I would prefer to see a menu. We ordered 3: Flourless chocolate torte - topped with a dollop of whipped cream and drizzled with a bit of caramel, it was like eating fudge. For the serious chocoholic! Salted Caramel gelato - not too sweet, very creamy. Yummy! Tiramisu - Not your average tiramisu and looked more like a chocolate tiramisu, it was cut like a piece of cake (wedge). I didn't taste it but heard it was very good. Everyone had coffee, agreed by all to be excellent. Now, for the down note. Our waitress was a very pleasant young woman - unfortunately she didn't seem to have her timing down. Between each course we searched for her and due to the kitchen being between her and us many times, we couldn't see her. It took a while to get drinks after being seated. The antipasti took about 20 minutes after ordering to arrive. Our empty salad plates and later, our entree plates, sat in front of us for 20 minutes or so before being removed. When we ordered dessert and coffee, the coffee arrived within 5 minutes. The dessert arrived 25 minutes later, after everyone had finished their coffee. Obviously our waitress had gotten distracted or forgot. We were there a bit over 2 hours - a good half hour (probably more) was spent waiting for our waitress. Overall, the food quality and presentation was excellent. Not one complaint or dissatisfaction on that score and it seems a nice place to go with friends for a casual bite and glass of wine. The service, however, needs to tick up a notch, especially when 4 of us have $140 lunch bill (that was before tip). That included 1 beer (no wine). It could be we happened to get the one new girl - who knows. It wasn't very busy, so the long waits weren't due to orders stacking up (we went @ 1 pm on a Sunday). The casual feel of the place and the cuisine/prices seem a bit conflicted. If we're going to spend $70 a couple for lunch, a tablecloth on the table would be nice (and perhaps we wouldn't have noticed the tables were different heights). Panera's, (in the same plaza), while a different concept, may win more lunch-goers during the week if people have their pocketbook in mind. We'll definitely try this place again and hope the service is better next time. EC could easily be 4 stars - or more.
(3)Rachel B.
Came here for lunch after much deliberation...and I'm glad we did! I liked the atmosphere, upscale without being too fancy. Not a fan of the plastic chairs, but I soon forgot about them once the food came out. We ordered the Evviva Antipasti, meatball app, and a panini to share. Excellent food, all of it. I found the portions to be more than adequate. We finished every last bite of the antipasti and meatballs. Panini was great as well, but we were too full at that point so had to take some of it to go. Service was fine, the waitress and manager (?) came over a few times to make sure everything was okay. My only complaint is that it's a bit pricey for a lunch spot, so I wouldn't come here as frequently for that reason. Otherwise a great experience overall...try it out!!
(4)Zach F.
They are really nice!! Everyone is so friendly!!
(4)Nina M.
We go out to lunch every Thursday afternoon, today we decided to try Evviva Cucina we consisted of four adults and three children. We were promptly seated and our drink & food order was taken also promptly. About 30 minutes go by and waitress hasn't even checked on us, we finally saw her again we called her over to the table to ask when our food would be around. Remind you I have three children who consist of two and three year olds. Who have been waiting over half an hour for food. We only ordered pizza, kids pasta meals, salad & a sandwich. All food that should not take that long to prepare. Our waitress goes on to tell us not to worry we have food runners so if you see me doing nothing it's okay your food should be out soon. About 15 minutes later our food arrives. It was nothing amazing, small portions & lacked on flavor. Definitely not worth the money or wait. Now 30 more minutes go by our waitress never came to see how our food was or if we needed anything. We were all ready to walk out. Finally we got her attention & she came over. She came with the bill. She didn't even ask us if we wanted anything else. The kids were supposed to get ice cream with there meals. We will never return here. Which is sad we were hoping to find a new local restaurant to add to our list.
(1)Ulrike K.
I love the pizza and salad at Evviva. They change up the menu seasonally so there's always something new to try every few months. Please never take the Miale pizza (pineapple, bacon, and red onion) away!!! The restaurant has a nice large bar area with huge TVs and a good selection of beer and wine. Sometimes can get pretty loud during dinner if there are large gatherings but this is a plus if you're dining with loud children - their noise will get hidden among the other noise :) Good experience overall.
(4)Ralph D.
Great food and great atmosphere in this "New Age" Italian eatery. The food is skillfully done, being flavorful and light, not overly heavy and dense like most Italian meals. The Tuscan Chicken wings are amazing, and every pizza is done to perfection, be sure to ask for the "LA MONTANARA" style, which is a flash fried crust that makes all the difference. They also have a nice selection of drinks, and a wonderful dessert menu. You MUST try the Lemon cake. You won't be disappointed here.
(5)Noelle J.
If you plan on eating there with some good friends then it's a yes only because to wait for small portioned apps and pizzas......takes a lifetime! For all it's worth, the food is okay, but the size and the price do not match. Although if I knew the quality were a higher caliber then sure it would be worth it but nowhere on the menu does it read the food is locally sourced. The other food options sound good in theory but you could make the same stuff at home and take you about half the time. The server explained the food would come out once its cooked and not altogether....but then it never came. Heck even our coffee order took 15 minutes and the place was empty. Although the staff apologized for the wait since we waited an HOUR at least for food....it still did not make up for the overall experience. Yes they comped our coffee and biscotto since even though we ordered some we only got one...I say grab some take out at the market basket if you want food when you want it.
(2)Eye Am V.
Really liked it; will be back. Great salad for me. Decent sandwich for dh...although there was a negligible mix-up...dd got kid's pizza & was decent as well.
(5)Tanya P.
Love this place! We first went to Evviva Cucina a week after it opened in March and have been regulars ever since. It just keeps getting better and it's now our default Saturday afternoon date. But it's good enough to make the cut for casual celebrations too. Great beer selection and creative tasty pizzas. Great service.
(5)Norm C.
This place hasn't been open too long, but they've already changed their menu once. Great place for watching sports. The food is pretty decent, but their take-out system is a mess when it's busy. I went to pick up an order on a Friday night and they messed up twice while I was waiting and then when I got home I found various things were wrong/missing. I think they have some new people working so I hope their service will get better. I highly recommend the wings and if mgmt reads this...bring back the brussel sprouts with bacon!
(3)Favalaro F.
Should be able to pull off a decent pizza. It falls short. Crust is doughy, tasteless, as is its sauce. Add some salt to that dough and increase the temp on that oven, chef. A wood fired oven would help impart some flavor.
(2)BIANCA S.
I've tried two of their pizzas and love them. One had potatoes on it, my hubby refused to eat it, he said potatoes on pizza? But it was delicious. My second one was shrimp and feta. Both sizes were good, I had the small and the large. We sat at the bar and service was great. I'm only giving it 3 stars, because the cocktail was very weak, we couldn't tell if there was any liquor in it, the waitress said there was. The bar in this place is huge, but if they are going to serve weak drinks, there won't be many repeat customers. The menu seems very limited in selections, it's mainly a pizza and sandwich place.
(3)Larry Z.
Disappointment is the first word that comes to mind. Maybe I was looking for more with all the local press it was given. Interior space looks like a warehouse with tables. Chairs are plastic! Very large can beer selection!!!. But for a Italian theme, wine and hard liquor come up short. No wine glasses?? Pizza was good. Service was OK at best. The staff is young.
(2)C R.
Outstanding. Wife and I had a great dinner. Took a shot and had the stuffed boneless pork chop. Amazing. Order it. Wife had shrimp risotto. Very good. Service was great.
(5)Liz M.
I've eaten here a few times. There are so few decent choices in the Westford area! We came here last night which was a Friday....the place was crowded and very noisy. It's a free-for-all trying to get a seat at the bar...was nearly trampled by another couple. We were given a table way in the back...kind of felt like no man's land. That set the evening off. Our server was very young, as they all are here. Ordered a salad and pizza to split. They didn't divide and plate the salad for us. A different person brought each drink, water, course, etc...very disjointed. The pizza was okay, nothing spectacular. The server cleared my husband's plate and left the check while I was still eating, and there was still pizza left on the tray. Nothing that ruins a dining experience more than being rushed by your server.This place could be good...menu is small without a ton of choice, pizza is pretty good. Service is lacking....they just need to be trained better. A bit expensive for what it is.
(2)Meredith V.
My son and I went here for dinner a while back . I had the tator pizza, which was out of this world delish. My son, a picky eater, had a kids cheese pizza. He ate the whole thing! That never happens! The atmosphere was comfortable and low key. Our waitress, Emily , was fantastic! She was very attentive to our needs, without smothering us. I don't understand people saying that it is expensive. I found it very reasonable, we will be back!
(5)Gregory A.
Good food, comfortable causal environment, decent wine and beer selection. The service is a little bit rough but still better than most places in Westford. Try it, you'll like it!
(4)Maureen S.
This is a brand new restaurant with great aspirations and ideas. I don't get why this is listed as an expensive restaurant b/c it is very reasonably priced, and is offering some very interesting (and delicious!) options. The owner and chef are doing something creative and different here, instead of the same old italian american spag and mb, etc. They do offer some of the standards too. I had a Fried Green Tomato BLT - Flavorful crunchy on the outside, soft inside roll , packed high with arugula, crispy fried green tom, and pancetta. It could have used another slice or two of pancetta for better balance, but overall this was a great sandwich for $7. No sides came with it so I ordered a side of swiss chard -- it was so perfect it blew my mind. Cooked just right with an amazing balance of toasted pine nuts and lemon high notes - awesome! My husband got a meatball sandwich -- yes, standard, but very well executed: tender MB and nice sauce. I'm giving them 4 stars for growing pains and going too light on the pancetta. But, we'll definitely be back ! [and, No, I'm not affiliated with this restaurant. I'm just a happy customer who wants to see them do well.]
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