In and Around Fitchburg, Massachusetts

This blog was created to discuss some of the positive aspects of living in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, that are often overlooked by outsiders and residents alike.

Friday, January 19, 2007

Filho's Cucina

I plan to continue posting more local restaurant reviews, with coverage of a few places that are within about a 20- to 30-minute drive of Fitchburg. After all, it’s always nice to have some options for take-out on the commute home!

One of my favorite stops is Filho’s Cucina in Groton. There is some seating at this restaurant, but it's generally very busy, making take-out the best bet if your time is limited. The menu is extensive and includes soups, salads, panini, pasta, and other entrees - all are made with amazingly fresh ingredients. Honestly, I can’t stress enough how fresh the meals taste. The food has a wonderful aroma, and there are numerous vegetarian options available. Pricing is very reasonable, with the most expensive dishes on the regular menu being only $13 (specials are sometimes slightly more). The quality and portion sizes far exceed that of more traditional dine-in-only Italian restaurants. The staff gladly works with special requests; for example, consider adding grilled chicken to the Penne con Spinaci for a fabulous meal. If you choose to eat in, there’s a BYO policy, with many patrons opting to select a wine from an adjacent liquor store. The restaurant’s website includes a full menu, and I’m willing to bet that it’s not possible to resist a visit after scanning the menu - you won’t be disappointed!

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2 Comments:

At January 22, 2007 5:02 PM, Blogger gtk said...

Filho's is great. After having dinner there a few times (always worth the wait in line), we decided to have them cater a party of 15 guests at our house. The food was great and the price was very reasonable. I wish it was on the way home from work for us...

 
At January 26, 2007 4:47 PM, Blogger Hala said...

You should check out the Herb Lyceum http://www.gilsonslyceum.com , which is also in Groton. It is a great dining experience. It seats about 30 people for Friday and Saturday dinner (so make reservations), it is a fixed menu, but if you tell them that you are vegetarian when making reservations, they will prepare something for you. It is BYOB, and most people do. There are only 3 tables, so you will most likely be sitting next to people that you do not know, but by the end of the night you will. My husband and I have met some very interesting people from all walks of life and have never had a bad experience.

BTW, love your blog. My husband and I moved here in 2004, working in high tech and think that Fitchburg has a lot of potential also.

 

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