Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Bellingham

The food and drinks were excellent, as always. And the background music on this first day of 2025 was particularly good. And the owner came out and greeted us and he was kind and genuine. I’ve always enjoyed my time here but this was an especially enjoyable experience. Thank you. 🙏🏽

I’m from NYC, and I can honestly say this is the best restaurant I’ve ever been to in Boston. I still can’t believe how lucky I was to stumble upon this place and start the new year with such an incredible meal. Every single dish blew me away. We started with the arancini, Caesar salad, Sicilian mussels, and Maplebrook burrata. The focaccia was amazing too—it’s not a must since the starters already come with an assortment of breads, but if you pair it with the burrata, trust me, it’s worth it. We were so caught up in how good everything tasted that we practically forgot to breathe. Every bite was pure magic. For the main dishes, we had lasagna, bucatini, gnocchi, and shrimp carbonara. The shrimp carbonara? Absolute perfection. I can’t stop thinking about it—it was hands down my favorite. Also, don’t forget to get their tiramisu. I’m still thinking about that one. On top of the incredible food, the service was so warm and attentive, which just made the whole experience even more special. I left feeling so grateful and honestly moved. This place is something truly special.

This was one of the best meals we have ever had. The food was delicious, and the oysters were yummy and so fresh.

We celebrated a holiday gathering dinner for 7 family members and the service and meals were outstanding. The restaurant was as busy as usual on a Sunday evening but we got plenty of attention, the meals arrived hot and delicious, and we enjoyed them thoroughly.

Christmas Eve dinner. Festive, lively atmosphere without being too loud for easy conversation. Service was excellent, beginning with the accommodation of a late addition guest. Staff was there for every need and question yet never made us feel rushed—even though our meal went past closing. I expected great food and was not disappointed. Oysters were particularly good and French-pressed coffee always adds a great finishing touch. My teenagers had a great time and have a new appreciation for real food. Highly recommend.