Editors’ Choice
Daniella’s Cafe & Market, Danvers
With Italy in the restaurant’s DNA, the preparations at this cozy spot are classic, using only the best quality ingredients traditionally prepared. Everything is made from scratch, right down to the rigatoni that comes with the slow-cooked Bolognese. Sandwiches and salads are available to go all day, and online ordering makes it easy to grab food no matter where you’re headed next—as do the family-style dinners, which serve two to three hungry people. Add some cannoli or a slab of limoncello cake to make any dinner a special one. 78 Holten St., Danvers, 978-774-0012, daniellascafe.com
Readers’ Choice
LaRosa’s Cafe & Bar, Andover
Heat-and-eat family-style meals complement a full roster of sandwiches, pastas, and salads at this beloved Italian eatery that’s been serving the area for nearly a quarter century. You can even take home an espresso martini or a bottle of house-made sangria to accompany your meal. If you’re able to dine in, the experience is worth it. The well-curated dinner menu offers homemade pasta dishes, seafood, and Italian classics like Milanese and Parmigiano. 7 Barnard St., Andover, 978-475-1777, larosasofandover.com