Share(617) 776-2800
1137 Broadway
Somerville,
MA
02144
42.4034
-71.1272
Neighborhood: West Somerville
What People Are Saying About Amelia's Kitchen
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Amelia's strongest selling point is its warmth as a real neighborhood place where people who know each other gather. Loyal customers swear by the "Fettucine Mamma," which piles homemade fettucine with sautéed chicken and sun-dried tomatoes and douses the whole mixture with a white wine and butter sauce. Pizzas are a cut above the chains, and the homemade focaccia bread--basis for the grilled panini--is outstanding.
03/05/09
Over rated, over priced, inconsistent, and intimidating owner
by salethelake at Citysearch
This restaurant owner turns over waitstaff like that's his only job. He has forced out some of the the best waitresses there I've had in just a few months. One waitress told me there's been about twenty waitresses lost in about two months. I just assume he's the one who has forced out most of them because of his overall dimeanor, the way he treats them, and lack of sensibility in helping out. I've sat there waiting for a to-go order while the waitress ran around doing a million things and he sat there on the phone. He berates his employees in front of customers too. I actually ran into one of the best waitresses there I've had, who no longer works there (surprise surprise) and she just told me that her checks from the restaurant bounced. That she was actually paid in BAD checks! That's terrible. Not only is it going to go out of business soon, it's a such a small establishment you would think the owner would learn to make the room more comfortable for all the customers. I've seen him actually lecture other adults on leaving something behind at the restaurant. He is just plain rude. I've been there a total of three times to witness all of this, and I will not be returning ever again. The food and atmosphere are just not worth supporting this guy's terrible mismanagement and behavior. I'd rather walk the extra mile to the next italian joint.
- Pros: Traditional italian cuisine
- Cons: Mismanaged
06/11/08
My Favorite small Italian place
by pttt6 at Citysearch
I have had nothing but positive experiences at Amelia's Kitchen. The wait staff are very nice. The food is great too. I usually go at lunch time because the lunch menu is great. Hands down this place has great Italian food and the pizza is fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant, ignore the negative reviews and try it out your self.
- Pros: Excellent service, great Pizza and lunch items
- Cons: Parking can be tough but its worth it
10/23/07
horrible people mediocre food
by msminerva37 at Citysearch
The owner is cranky and rude, the food is just mediocre and overpriced. I would eat here occassionally if it weren't for the horrible atmosphere and abusive owner. Never again.
- Pros: food is ok, restaurant is small so wait service is good
- Cons: not a lot of parking, just have to find a meter, horrible owner, ambience
The Details on Amelia's Kitchen
The Extras:
Amelia's offers catering services for special occasions as well.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
