EVOO
Somerville, MA 02143-4304
Phone: (617) 661-3866
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Washington Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm, Fri 6pm-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for EVOO – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
EVOO--the name's an acronym for Extra Virgin Olive Oil--attracts diners from across the country with an acclaimed menu of creative American cuisine. Area professionals and starry-eyed couples fill the comfortable, airy dining room to pay downtown prices for dreamy dishes like a creamy flan appetizer made from porcini mushrooms and roasted garlic. The welcoming bar accommodates diners looking for a light bite and a few glasses from a lengthy, intricate wine list. Sociable servers are intensely familiar with the menu's many intricacies.
The Food
Owners Peter and Colleen McCarthy set the local standard for creativity with adventurous dishes like goat cheese and caramelized onion enchiladas. The McCarthys are members of a farmers' collective, and their ever-changing menu incorporates fresh, seasonal ingredients. Delicious, colorfully titled entrees include "Duck, Duck, Goose" (confit, foie gras and breast meat, respectively). Desserts, including a refreshing Thai basil-infused vanilla-orange creme brulee, are no less inventive or satisfying.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyFor an extra-special occasion, stop by Mondays through Thursdays for an acclaimed seven-course tasting menu.
ParkingIf there are no parking spaces available out front, try the free lot next to the neighboring video store.
Know Before You GoOn a date? Grab a nightcap in the area's most romantic restaurant and bar, Dali, which is located across the street.
User Reviews for EVOO
04/18/2007 Posted by bmagnolia
The first time we went here, I had a crab appetizer (unfortunately, a special that night - I haven't seen it on the menu since) that was very possibly the best thing I have ever eaten in my whole life. We've been back 3 times since then, and we've always enjoyed our meal. EVOO is much less expensive than comprable restaurants in downtown Boston, and parking is easy (there's a lot around the corner, by the video store). It also has an atmosphere that is at once laid-back and lively. A very fun spot. It might be the best restaurant around for groups.
Pros: Great value, parking is easy, food is innovative and delicious
Cons: More relaxed than romantic - It's not the kind of place where you propose to your girlfriend
11/07/2006 Posted by thenewmsray
This was the first time I'd ever been to EVOO and I can't believe it took me so long to discover it! I ordered from the chef's tasting menu (it was a Monday night) and my date ordered off of the regular menu. The presentation was amazing. The food didn't disappoint -- it was extremely fresh, perfectly seasoned, and expertly cooked. There wasn't a single thing we'd change about the meal. Service was excellent -- waiter was knowledgeable, attentive & friendly. Decor & "vibe" make this a great place to take a date or a group of friends. Free parking in a lot next to the building is just another perk! Highly recommended!!!!!
Pros: Ambience, Parking, Service
