La Balena Ristorante

This stylish new restaurant has a handful of classic dishes and new recipes. The portabella and polenta mushroom dish is a great option for vegetarians - filling and flavorful. Portion sizes are moderate. Be aware that when we visited in April 2023 they charged a credit card fee.

Their sausages were un edible. Went there Sunday night all excited to order their Fitchburg famous classic. I don’t know what happened but I literally ended up throwing the meal out it was terrible. The bartendress was so nice and their house Chardonnay was really good (William Hill) but unfortunately I won’t ever be going back :(

Stopped in on a rainy day for lunch. Lobster ravioli were delicious and stuffed so full. The bread and oil were great and the service excellent. Will be back.

I have been here 3 times and it was always a pleasant atmosphere and the food was delicious. I have had the stuffed chicken with pesto sauce twice because it was so good. Chicken was moist and the sauce yummy. I always have enough to bring home for another meal. Their bread is warm from the oven and always a nice salad on the side. My husband loves the mild sausage and tried the veal parm tonight that was a good portion and delicious. The waitstaff all work together which is nice so you are not waiting for your server to come clear the table if they are busy. We found La Balena a great place for lunch or dinner. Compliments to the Chef and staff!

My good friend lives this place and my first visit was for her sons graduation celebration! The service was absolutely fabulous! We had an assortment of appetizers all of much were presented beautiful and tasted delicious! My daughter went rogue and ordered the kids chicken fingers and fries which - looked handmade and tasted amazing! All the classics were to die for - gnocchi was very fresh tasting and perfectly cooked! Topped it off with key lime pie - which is my favorite and I'm therefore picky about and it was very good!