LaRosa's Italian Cafe & Bar

We held my late mom’s celebration of life at LaRosas in Andover and it honestly couldn’t have been better. The food was incredible — the eggplant parm was unreal, the chicken Marsala was perfect, and the rich Papalina pasta was the best part. The bar had fall-inspired cocktails that still felt classic and elegant, which was such a nice touch. Chiara and the team were amazing. John Carlos was an awesome bartender who kept everything flowing, and Ella’s service was top notch. Everyone went out of their way to make it smooth and welcoming. The atmosphere is great too. You’re part of the lively restaurant energy but still have your own space. The bar area and patio easily fit our 30 guests and gave everyone room to mingle. We’re so grateful to LaRosas for helping us honor my mom in such a

LaRosa’s Italian Cafe & Bar offers a classic, intimate dinner setting with notably dim lighting that creates a subdued, relaxed ambiance. We ordered the Bolognese and the papalina, followed by tiramisu, and the meal began with complimentary unlimited bread, which arrived promptly and paired well with the pasta sauces, helping balance what are otherwise modest portion sizes. The Bolognese was comforting and evenly coated in a savory meat sauce, while the papalina had a satisfying texture and cohesive flavor profile; both dishes were well-executed though not particularly bold. The tiramisu provided a light finish, with defined layers and a clean coffee flavor that was not overly sweet. Overall, the experience is steady and traditional: solid pasta, generous bread service, and an atmosphere t

Cafe take out. Great Italian sub and square pizza. Service and food was great. Affordable…And for Soo Jo nobody’s going to read your 10 paragraphs of complaints lol

What a gem nestled in an unassuming quiant little town! I was told by a local its the best Italian around (even better than place in the Northend, which i thought was blasphemous...at first). It really was an amazing experience. Highly recommend the back patio at night, very romantic. Service was top notch, super friendly, and made my daughter's birthday dinner extra special. And then there's the food...WOW! No one cooks properly al dente in the US, no one until now! All our pasta dishes were cooked perfect. The bone-in veal cutlet my daughter ordered was massive and so tender. I can't say enough good things. Was really that good!

The Veal Parmigiana was the best I ever had. The portion was huge. Sauce was tasty and not sweet. Calamari salad was excellent. Great table bread.