Caffe Italia

Hello all, I have previously mentioned that Wakefield is a great place to go to for dinner if you like Italian food, because they have good Italian restaurants a-plenty. Caffe Italia is one of the places that if you are in the Wakefield area, you need to try it. It combines exquisite cuisine with a high-end atmosphere. This is one of, if not the favorite restaurant, of my uncle who is practically on the VIP list over there. He absolutely loves Caffe Italia. I first went there some years ago for some relative's Communion, Confirmation, or something of the sort. We also had one of my Uncle's birthday parties there, and the restaurant could not have treated us better. The service staff was very good attentive, the atmosphere was a little on the medium-side, but nothing I would get a headache over, and the food was absolutely excellent. My mom (who I think is biased and only thinks her own food is the best) was saying to me the whole night "You got to try this..." She really liked it too, which was a first for me to see out in public. One tell of the restaurant is that there is always a lot of people in there on the weekends and they can have some wait times. But take it from me, its worth it. Caffe Italia is definitely one of the best in Wakefield. Enjoy!

Met a group of teacher friends here on a very rainy Thursday night. The dining room was very busy and we were seated in our reserved seats near the restroom corridor. (we were 8 and most tables sit 2-4 comfortably). Our server, whose name escapes me (but it says #0087 on the charge slip) was outstanding! She was patiently explaining the menu, which martinis were her favorites, and any specials not found on the menu. I was super happy when they delivered TWO baskets of hot rolls and butter to a group as large as ours, saving us the hassle of having to chase down the server to ask for more, which is usually the case. Water glasses were constantly being refilled and they accommodated one of our friends with a complimentary slice of birthday cake with flaming candle when it came time for dessert. Entrees ordered were Enzo's Sunday Dinner (fusilli, meatball, sausage, braciola), the stuffed veal chop with fig reduction (special), chic/ziti broccoli, some salmon entrees and I believe the halibut (special). All looked delicious and everyone was happy with their choices. I waffled between ordering Enzo and the veal chop...turns out the chop may have been the star of the night, but I very much enjoyed the tender meatballs, homemade pasta and all the meats! I enjoyed a simple glass of chianti, but friends seemed to enjoy their espresso martinis, flirtinis, and cocktails. We all passed around creme brulee, tiramisu, over-stuffed cannolo and the birthday red velvet cake. I must say, it was the best cannolo I've had lately--crispy shell and the creamy ricotta filling was perfect--could have used some chopped pistachios on the end, but truly, it was delicious. The cappuccino looked authentic and delicious. Server 0087 was a true professional in every way and really took the time to make our dinner a special celebration of friendship.

We've been a handful of times since moving to the area, and I will admit it's only been our first choice, the first time we went. The food and ambiance are average, I haven't seen anything that would stand out wildly one way on another. It's clean and the service has been amiable.

Figured we would try out Caffe Italia in Wakefield last week.It was pretty late, but was glad to see that they advertised on their website they were open until 10:00 pm.We got there are 8.45, walked in the door, and a young man (who looked like a busboy or someone who worked in the kitchen) walked up to us and said they were closed. I asked what time they were open until, he said the kitchen closes at 9:00. I explained to him that their website doesn't state that, it says they are open until 10:00. He said the kitchen is closed. Their website states Monday through Saturday 4 pm to 10 pm they are open. It says nothing about the kitchen closing at 9:00. Which means if you get there at 9:00 you will be turned away. So, we drove 25 minutes to get to a restaurant that wastes people's time and is too lazy to update their website or, wanted to close early that night. Either way...dirty trick.Against my better judgement, my husband wanted to try them again. We walked in, and a man came out and said "2"?.....No "hello". No "how are you tonight"? Just "2". He brought us over to a table, plopped the menus down and walked away. The table was literally on top of another table. So any conversation would be overheard. The restaurant was very quiet so the entire restaurant would hear what you were saying anyway.When we sat down the lady at the table on top of us was reading her menu with the flashlight on her phone. The restaurant was dark. Really dark. How do you see what you were eating with it so dark?My husband and I sat there for a very short time and both felt very uncomfortable with the entire restaurant. Before anything was ordered, we just got up and left. We ended up going to another great Italian restaurant in town, which has a much better vibe. People in the bar area as you walk in are chatting and laughing and people greet you with a smile. And the food and service is great! I think Caffe Italia has a lot to learn about wasting people's time with their inaccurate information on their website and what people are looking for in an enjoyable night out.............................................................................................................................................vinny o. left a compliment for your review of Caffe Italia I apologize for the website not being up to date. Sometimes things are out of our control for the time. The saying goes you can't please everyone!!"In response to Vinny O's private message shown directly above that was sent to me on 7-23-23. Disappointing to see such a smart response. Instead of saying "I'm so sorry that the website was inaccurate and we wasted your time". Instead, he gives excuses and ends with the comment "you can't please everyone". People rely on restaurants and other establishments websites to be accurate. Especially when it comes to hours and patrons may be driving some distance. It is very easy to update a website with the correct hours. Probably less time than it took you to respond to my review. My review is 100% accurate. We did drive a distance to go to your restaurant only to be turned away due to inaccurate website information and quite rudely I might add. Reviews are meant to help establishments in their performance. My review is not made up or cruel. It is factual. You have to admit, it is absurd that people have to use the flashlights on their cell phones to read your menu as the dining room is so dark.

Food is good and especially the calamari! Salmon with risotto too. Lively bar area for dinner. Waitstaff can be rude at times and short and same with bartender. Unfortunate as others have said the same to me.

Our first visit to Caffe Italian & Great RecommendationIt's a beautiful restaurant with a nice bar, a family member who lives near by told us about the restaurant. We started off with the Calamari which were delicious & definitely recommend them. They are drizzled with an aioli & have peppers on them. We had the meatballs which were 3 big size meatball & the Caesar Salad which even had a unique twist. Our Dinners were all perfectly prepared & fish was fresh. The Salmon with the Risotto was amazing. The fusilli with broccoli rabe was perfect The cod was perfect & highly recommend the above. The linguine with white clams is prepared with basil & lemon rind which is nothing like we make it. The clams were whole & fresh. The shrimp scampi was also very different having tomatoes in it but delicious. We ended our meal with delicious cup of cappuccino. We definitely recommend this restaurant

Food is excellent. Every time we eat here it's a great time too. Friendly staff and we have never felt rushed.

1st time visit certainly not the last Fresh hot rolls smaller than bertucci but you can have more drinks all good with average pricing although not listed Fried calamari light and tender comes with tomato sauce to dip great flavorVeal Oscar was delishBraciole special was great will be on menu next week as a standard

This place is the real deal I've been traveling the world and this is the best Italian restaurant on the planet Service is awesome

First time Won't be the last timeWent with several of my female cousins Had lots of laughs Food was excellentService was even betterAnna and Jayvon (sp) could not have been nicer. Very attentive and patient As you can guess 7 Italian woman together, focusing is not our strong point Yummy breadGreat selection of wine Bartender made the best Cosmos; Dirty & Lemon Drop martinis We had 3 appetizers = Calamari, Eggplant Rollatini & Lamb Chops, recommended by our cousin Terry, who frequents this establishment oftenAnd the BEST charcuterie meat & cheeseboard I've ever hadThe "Chefs Antipasto" A MUST HAVE All DELICIOUS !!!!!We shared 3 main dishes, named after 2 of the cousins in our group. Chicken Nancy. A dish named Joanne & Veal Vincenzo, after our Uncle & grandfather Even though it it was after closing, they were kind enough to offer us coffee and dessert. We declined the dessert, because we were so stuffed from the meal, but we did get coffees with sides Sambuca & Bailey'sNeedless to say, we closed the joint & then some Thank you for your kindness and your understanding and your patience. That's why I give it a five star rating. And the kicker is, we didn't even realize it until we looked at the photos the next day that we were sitting underneath a painting on the wall with our family name sketched in the print Definitely a sign that our large family of those that have passed on was with us at our dinner gathering