Cafe Avellino

OMG this was the best night out. My son & I decided to stop & eat instead of sitting in traffic on our way home. He had heard about this restaurant & how the atmosphere was very laid back. Well, you walk in and you feel like you entered someone's home. You were welcomed like you were a long lost friend & ready to rekindle lost memories and to make new ones. You ate what she prepared and the authenticity of the food, preparation, presentation and comradery of the owner made this a go to place for anyone looking for that personal touch and just a great place to feel at home while away from home. Teresa will make your evening a night to remember. This was our first visit but not the LAST! Looking for an intimate & memorable place to take your sweetheart? Call to make that personal reservation

It was like being over a friend's house for dinner. A friend whose a damn good cook. She cooks...you eat, simple. Teresa is a terrific host, fabulous cook, with the greatest sense of humor. Fellas, if you want to take your girl out for a fun, old fashion, but at the same time unique dining experience to remember, you'll love Café Avellinos. There's no menu, like I said, she cooks...you eat. You'll love it.

Just go. It’s more than dinner, it’s an experience. The food is incredible but Teresa is a gem. You’ll feel right at home and Teresa makes everyone feel special. Cafe Avellino will be our first stop when we come back. We came for the food but we’ll be back for Teresa (and the food because we’re not dummies!!). (I didn’t take many photos of the food because I was too busy shoveling it in - it’s that good!) What a treasure Avellino is for Swampscott.

Cafe Avellino was a gift to my daughter and me! We were in Swampscott and very hungry at 5 PM. We saw this cute cafe, looked it up and the menu was also cute! Teresa greeted us warmly , and that began the most wonderful dining experience. This is a true European evening. You feel like you’re in her home kitchen. There is no menu; she will bring you what she feels you will enjoy. We started with my absolute favorite; eggplant rollatini, with marscapone, and an amazing tomato sauce. This was followed by bruschetta, made with a potato bread , with veggies and the most delicious olive oil. Then an escarole soup with beef broth, celery and all delicious. We were then served pasta that was like none other I’ve had. I won’t describe it, because I’ve been sworn to secrecy. ☺️ The next course was

Teresa’s Cafe Avellino is a fantastic spot for some authentic Italian food in the North Shore area. We visited on a gloomy Sunday but the food and drinks served just changed the whole atmosphere. The pasta was incredible, the lemon drop style martini incredible, the cannoli incredible. I mean seriously, you have to go there. Don’t go by the size of the cafe but go for the food and the amazing service by Teresa. If you’re smart enough, you’ll get your date to this place. It’s a hidden gem!