10/06/09

racist owner

by eatnutella

I see that another reviewer had a horrible racist experience here at Pomodoro... I did as well. Not only is she absolutely rude and treats customers like dirt, the owner there is a clear racist (I won't repeat her remarks here) and gives different races preferential treatments. For example, I argued her about it (we waited for a table for more than an hour, but she ALMOST gave our table to a "better race" group who arrived much after us), she didn't even apologize. This was not the only incident that night... Will never go there again.

• Pros: decent food
• Cons: absolutely rude

08/12/09

RUDE SERVERS,but good food.

by gisa

Very small place w/ unconfortable chairs,RUDE servers but they have good food.

• Pros: Good food
• Cons: unconfortable sits,RUDE blond waitress.

07/12/09

AWFUL

by care516

my problem was that the waitress was incredibly rude and made inappropriate comments to me that were so hurtful that i walked out of the restaurant crying. my date and i were there for 2.5 hours, and she asked us quite rudely to leave so that other customers could have the table. i've never been asked to leave a restaurant before, and while it's somewhat understandable since it's a small place, we paid $50 each for an entree and a shared bottle of wine and she could have asked more nicely. we left her an $18 tip, which i wish now that we hadn't. i went to use the restroom after we paid, and when i came out, she started yelling at me that "in this country and in this culture, it's considered polite manners to close the bathroom door when you're done using it." she also said more stuff to follow up on that. first off, it's not my fault that the restaurant is so tiny that i couldn't walk out of the bathroom to close the door, because the waitress was pouring wine at a table. secondly, why does she have to assume that because i have an asian face, that i'm not part of this country and american culture? i've never had someone make judgments on me because of my ethnicity, and so yes, i walked out of pomodoro in tears.

• Cons: horrendous service

06/22/08

Not Kid Friendly!!

by FooFoodie

We made a reservation for 3 and baby. When we arrived, they said they didn't have high chairs!!?? They offered us no solutions, nothing! Not even the courtesy to try to borrow one from a neighboring restaurant. We had to eat at another restaurant. Very disappointing service.

FYI, we found that many restuarants in the North End do not have high-chairs.

12/14/07

They can't even fill up 6 tables on a Friday night

by ghettobeamer

we'll try to sum this up as quickly as possible. There were 6 total tables, only two of which were occupied, so there was no need for a reservation on a Friday night. My date had to go to the bathroom and was told that he had to go across the street to another restaurant. They only had glasses of "house wine" which came from a stock of the cheapest bottle I've ever seen. Not much selection for dinner. The waitress was so bored that she stood in the hallway and watched everyone eat. When it came time to pay we were told that the place was a "cash only" restaurant so everyone had to run outside to find the nearest atm. Beware of the seafood medley, which is called something exotic but really seems like a combination of everything left over from everyone else's entrees.

There are plenty of other wonderful places to eat in the North end.

10/14/07

Perfect fried Calamari, Perfect White Clam Pasta

by cmaeda23

I was interested in Pomodoro because at the time it had 100% positive reviews. My friend and I walked in off the street on a rainy Thursday night so there were only two other parties there, with a total of three other tables open. We were seated by the window with a full view of the kitchen. The place is very small, but not crowded. The host/server was very polite and friendly and courteous. The EVOO tasted like the oil I tasted in Tuscany, and the bread was delicious and crusty but fluffy. The fried calamari is the best I've ever had, with the sweet plum tomato sauce on the side topped with fresh herbs and lemon. I had a White Clam sauce pasta dish and my companion had a Cod Fillet dish, both were extremely generous portions and full of flavor. They served the perfect al dente pasta, with the best white sauce. And I know the person who makes the food, loves food and cares about it, because if you look up after you take your first bite, he is watching you to make sure it's the best food you ever had and it probably will be. Thank you for a delicious meal!! I almost forgot, their house red wine, was very nice, ready to drink - don't be afraid to order it! Our server was very attentive and I'd recommend this place to anyone!

• Pros: Excellent High Quality Upscale Meals, very good price
• Cons: probably not good for large parties

08/20/07

HORRIBLE SERVICE!!

by shimmer819

Extremely RUDE RUDE RUDE!!! I've never experienced such rude service in a restaurant before! I get better respect in a fast food restaurant than I did here!

I am from NY and read rave reviews about this place. I called in the afternoon to make a reservation and the person I spoke to had an attitude and was not pleasant. At night, I decided to drive to the restaurant, however I did not know it would take almost 1/2 hour to go 5 blocks down Hanover Street and all the parking lots were full. I had to drive back to my hotel to take a cab to the restaurant. By the time I got to the restaurant it was one hour past my reservation. The server had the audacity to say "Do you know what time it is" in a disrespectful tone. I walked out and went to the restaurant across the street and the food was good and the servers were respectful to their customers. My experience at Pomodoro ruined my entire birthday night!

I never write reviews but this restaurant definitely deserved a NEGATIVE review! Pomodoro doesn't even deserve 1 star.. more like ZERO stars!

• Cons: RUDE! HORRIBLE SERVICE!

One of the North End's top spots for a casual dinner offers generous servings of upscale Italian fare.

by Gerrish Lopez

The Scene
Though Pomodoro isn't as big or stylish as Hanover Street's other trattorias, it stands out by being communal and fun. Small tables--already crowded by bottles of mineral water, mounds of bread and bowls of olive oil--fill up quickly, causing an equal mix of tourists and locals to form a line outside. Social servers are quick to greet regular customers and point out favorite menu items.

The Food
With a menu that redefines the concept of Italian fare as comfort food, the kitchen provides patrons with a satisfying spot in which to enjoy a full meal or a light bite. Even the simplest of dishes arrive with a gourmet touch: An order of lightly fried calamari comes with a bowl of chunky plum tomato sauce; a succulent veal chop is served over a mound of zesty lemon risotto and savory mixed mushrooms.

12/25/06

Fantastic and Friendly Service

by stevie_d_inthecity

The food was very tasty, enjoyed the atmosphere and felt like i was someplace special.

Service was exceptional and among the most friendly i've encountered in the city, that really made the difference.

I will make it a habit to come here as often as i can....

• Pros: service was good
• Cons: nothing to complain about

10/07/06

BEST in the north end

by sallybaz

I am italian and this is just like we have it back home. Sauf the server who made us change tables, not once but twice, and did not even say thank you. So if you are looking for a romantic night with stellar service this's not it. If you are looking for excellent food, casual dining, and a story to tell at the office the next day, yes come. The food, esp the seafood marinara pasta is AMAZING.

• Pros: food, prices
• Cons: that one server......