Nappi's Restaurant

I heard about this place through word of mouth. Quaint family-owned place in Medford, MA. If you're looking for reliable customizable Italian food, this place is for you. We both had the gnocchi. The pesto was fresh, creamy, and hit the spot. The Bolognese was hearty, flavorful, and filling. I've found my new go-to. Be aware that It is cash only and BYOB. We had 2 apps and 2 mains (one of which was seafood) for ~$80 not including tip. Well worth it and will definitely be back.

Extremely loud in this teeny place, everyone screaming over each other. Only two wait staff clearly not enough. We had the eggplant roll $9 for an app, and two chicken parm entrees. $22ea. It was so cold in there I never took my coat off. They hung a curtain across the front door to help block the air from coming in each time the door opened. Food came out and got cold before I could finish it. Not impressed.

Expect a loud and down to earth setting with no regular menu to speak of (specials are on a chalk board). The server rattles off a pretty long list of pastas, sauces and house specials, you really have to be ready for it. I liked the flexibility of being able to combine as desired and went with an eggplant cacciatore with fresh fusili. The sauce had a robust finish and coated the pasta well. The fusili seemed just a touch past al dente but still very good. The portion was about perfect on this dish, not as large as some other plates in our group. An enjoyable and recommended experience overall in this casual and lively setting. Note that this is a BYOB; they have wine glasses but no glassware for apéritifs/digestifs/cordials. Also, espresso is the one and only coffee offering.

They don't provide a menu, so the server will tell you what they have. So listen carefully. The starter bread is below average. No oliver oil comes together with it, only some cheap butter. Their pasta is really impressive. The ingredients look simple, but it tastes great! Home style Italian food makes you very comfortable.