Marco's - Peabody

Portions are huge. My wife got the chick parm, ate half, and this pic is the other half I ate for lunch today. I don't order it myself as there are so many other good things on the menu, and I want to try them all, then I can have her leftovers the next day. I liked the way they do their risotto, and that's one of the dishes I ordered because it's work to make a really good risotto and not something I'll do at home. Same thing with their carbonara very good and not something I do at home. Every meal from there has been good.

We just happened upon this place when we were staying at the Homewood Suites next door to it. We were just looking for a quick bite for a late lunch on a Friday afternoon. We ordered paninis, and they were delicious! The staff was so nice and accommodating, even after we told them that we were in a hurry. And then, I accidentally left my purse there, and they took care of it until I could get back there to retrieve it, just before they closed. I would love to go there again when we have more time to try their dinner menu.

Service: Takeout Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 2 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Upon our arrival, the bartender informed us that the kitchen stops serving food after 10 PM. Please update your Google listing to accurately reflect your hours. We reached the restaurant at 10:25, after navigating several detours and rerouting multiple times. Typically, I try to arrive at least an hour before closing, but I expected that 35 minutes would be sufficient, especially since we mentioned we would be happy to order food to-go. We had other dining options in mind when we left home, but due to the delays, we didn't have the time to drive somewhere else. As a result, I'm now left with Wendy's. Service: 1 star.

One of our favorite Italian restaurants on the North Shore. It can get quite busy, and the service may slow down, especially when they open the patio. However, the food is consistently excellent, making the wait worthwhile.