- There are several Italian eateries in the city of Northampton, Massachusetts.Italian food image by bkaiser from Fotolia.com
Northampton, Massachusetts, is a charming, collegiate city in the western part of the state. Home to Smith College, the town is known as a haven of progressive thought, and features a thriving arts and culture scene, buoyed by the city's numerous performance venues. The city's eclectic scene is also evident in the numerous ethnic eateries that you can choose from, including several Italian restaurants. - Located right on Main Street, Viva Fresh Pasta specializes in southern European cuisine and is known for its desserts, tapas and wine selection. The restaurant offers over 30 different types of wine by the glass at its on-site wine bar. The restaurant cooks only fresh pasta, and offers a wide variety of homemade sauces, including pesto, garlic salsa and traditional bolognese. Entrees include Italian-influenced favorites such as eggplant parmesan, shrimp scampi and chicken marsala. It also offers a children's menu and serves a range of soup and salad selections, as well as a selection of local handcrafted beers. The restaurant also has daily dinner and lunch specials, as well as retail offerings such as take-home pasta and sauce that you can cook later. Catering services are also available.
Viva Fresh Pasta
249 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01060
413-586-5875
vivafreshpasta.com - Located at the Union Station retail facility, Spaghetti Freddy's serves up traditional Italian-American fare in a casual dining atmosphere. The restaurant serves dinner only, and offers a range of entrees, from the traditional and signature spaghetti with house sauce, to Cajun-style shrimp and scallops and chicken broccoli alfredo. The restaurant also offers a wide range of appetizer dishes, including Italian potato skins, fried calamari, toasted raviolis and flatbread topped with mushrooms and Gorgonzola cheese. Every Wednesday, the restaurant also offers a selection of 10 pasta dishes, including chicken marsala and pasta primavera, all for under $10.
Spaghetti Freddy's
125 Pleasant Street
Northampton, MA 01060-4188
413-586-5364
unionstationrestaurant.com - Italian cuisine is also the focus at Spoleto Restaurant, an eatery known for its affordable prices. Appetizers at this location include lobster ravioli, crab cakes with angel hair and the traditional antipasto, while entrees range from traditional Italian-American fare such as chicken parmesan, meatball lasagna and mixed grill, to more signature dishes such as pork Milanese (parmesan-breaded pork) and chicken pailliard (pan-seared chicken in peppercorn butter). The restaurant also offers gluten-free and whole wheat pasta selections, as wells as wine, beer and cocktails. The restaurant offers both an in-house and to-go menu, as well as catering services.
Spoleto Restaurant
50 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01060
413-586-6313
spoletorestaurants.com
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