Evviva Trattoria Marlborough

Nice Italian restaurant with a large menu with lots of options to choose from. The lasagna with Bolognese sauce was good, there is a lot of ricotta so couldn't imagine without the meat sauce.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

I was really disappointed with our experience at your restaurant, especially considering your description as a "family-friendly" establishment. My husband and I arrived with our 18-month-old and infant around 4:00 PM, and the hostess with red hair and glasses was incredibly rude from the moment we walked in.

We were immediately judged and told we needed a reservation, which was confusing since we've dined here many times before without any issue.

That initial interaction completely turned us off from wanting to stay, especially when we were directed to sit at a high-top table despite the back booths being empty. It was a really unpleasant experience overall.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

I decided to give them a second chance and omg I’m still dissatisfied and disappointed. Food is horrible. Honestly is like eating at Olive Garden but worse.

Food: 1

I used to love this restaurant chain back when they had locations in Westford and Marlborough. It was our go-to spot for pizza, wings, or a great chicken parm sandwich—whether it was a family dinner or a stop after my son’s football practice or wrestling match.

Recently, I was driving my son to school after a basketball game, and the whole family was hungry. I suggested we stop at Evviva Trattoria, thinking we’d get the same great food we used to enjoy. Unfortunately, I was wrong.

The quality has gone downhill drastically. We started with wings as an appetizer, expecting the thick, meaty wings they used to serve. Instead, what came out looked like they were on a diet—small, dry, and unappetizing.

For our entrées, my older son and I ordered the chicken parm, my wife got the Mediterranean falafel, and my younger son had a small pepperoni pizza. The chicken parm used to be a thick, perfectly breaded cutlet, but now it’s thin, overcooked, and hard in the middle. The pasta sauce tasted like it came straight from a can—cold and bland. I could still taste the overpowering garlic on the way home.

My wife was shocked by the falafel. Instead of fresh, round, steaming falafel balls, she got something frozen on the inside and poorly cooked. And the pizza—once one of the best from this restaurant—looked and tasted like it came from a frozen box at BJ’s.

To top it all off, the meal cost $140—just for food and a few sodas, no alcohol. It’s frustrating to see how much the quality has declined while the prices remain high. I used to recommend this place to everyone, but after this experience, I can’t anymore. It’s disappointing when a once-great restaurant loses what made it special.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Fancy food aesthetic but more relaxed/casual atmosphere. Food and drinks were great, music was good! Staff was awesome

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything was great but the kitchen was blasting upbeat r&b (music I enjoy) but while also playing low tempo music overhead. It drove me absolutely insane the entire meal. Would’ve stayed for more drinks but decided not to because of this.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

We order DoorDash and the food arrived hot and was fantastic. The only issue is they didn’t send utensils or napkins. Not sure if that’s on the restaurant or DoorDash.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Just awesome!! Service,food, and atmosphere great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sausage

Excellent food I would not mind larger portions but it is fairly common and more upscale places to have smaller plates everything was absolutely delicious though and they had an excellent drink list as well I highly recommend trying something that you normally wouldn't find in a restaurant because they do have some pretty unique dishes that are worth exploring

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our dining experience was outstanding. Our server Vladimir did an incredible job. Very personable. I highly recommend the braised short ribs with risotto and The eggplant fries. If that doesn't float your boat, I suggest you have the earth & turf. I highly recommend this trattoria. Great atmosphere, great service, great food. Everyone is so nice and pleasant, from the hostess, bartender to the kitchen staff. Just a great time all around.. I will definitely will be coming back and requesting that Vladimir be our server.. Thank you all for your hard work.

Frank S.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Small cheese pizza, lasagna with bolognese sauce, and a large bolognese to go.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Just a place to eat. A lot better italian restaurant in the area

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Braised short rib sandwich was tender and flavorful. Paired well with unsweetened ice tea.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fried Ravioli

Mid tier Italian food. Better than most places, but I would not place them in the top 10 in the North End. Service was great and friendly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu

Yummy yummy yummy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5