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Giacomo's Ristorante - Melrose, Melrose, MA

Giacomo's Ristorante - Melrose

4.7
4.7
1263 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
454 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
8:30 pm
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
Giacomo's Ristorante in Melrose provides delicious Italian cuisine in a comfortable, traditional atmosphere. Open for dinner, enjoy convenient parking and large portions of authentic Italian meals suitable for both everyday dining and special occasions. Giacomo's Ristorante offers dishes, including fried calamari, Prince Edward Island mussels, home made Maine crab cakes, cream filled fresh mozzarella over tomato salad with honey-basil vinaigrette and more. There is also arugula salad, veal parmigiana, chicken piccata, grilled beef tenderloin, grilled tuna, pan roasted cod and more, as well as some vegetarian entree options. After dinner, enjoy desserts, such as tiramisu along with coffee or cocktails.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 620-1191
  • Website
    http://www.giacomos-melrose.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    454 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
  • Area
    Melrose
  • Cross Street
    W Foster Street, Melrose
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Public transit
    Commuter Rail -Wyoming HillSubway - Orange Line - Oak Grove
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Menu

Giacomo's Ristorante - Melrose's menu was last updated 2022-02-03.

Appetizers

  • Mixed Olives / EVOOUSD 4.00

    • Rotating Cheese SelectionUSD 9.00

      fennel relish / crostini

      • Beef & Pork Meatballs

        marinara sauce

        • eachUSD 3.00

      • Sausage AranciniUSD 8.00

        over tomato / basil sauce

        • Garlic BreadUSD 5.00

          • Fried Calamari

            served with marinara sauce

            • SmallUSD 10.00
            • LargeUSD 13.00

          • Prince Edward Island MusselsUSD 12.00

            pesto, fra diavolo, red, giacomo, scampi

            • Homemade Maine Crab CakesUSD 12.00

              roasted corn tartar sauce

              • Sauteed Broccoli RabiUSD 9.00

                spicy, garlic, oil, white wine

                • BroccoliUSD 9.00

                  sauteed in garlic, oil, white wine

                  • Mozzarella MarinaraUSD 8.00

                    breaded fried mozzarella

                    • BurattaUSD 12.00

                      cream filled fresh mozzarella over tomato salad with honey basil vinaigrette

                      • AntipastoUSD 13.00

                        cured Italian meats, cheeses, rotating assortment of accompaniments

                        • BruschettaUSD 10.00

                          garlic toast topped with tomato, red onion, crumbled goat cheese, balsamic drizzle

                          Salads

                          • House SaladUSD 7.00

                            mesclun salad greens, balsamic vinaigrette

                            • Caesar Salad*

                              traditional, garlic croutons

                              • SmallUSD 7.00
                              • LargeUSD 11.00

                            • Baby Arugula SaladUSD 10.00

                              roasted red peppers, grape tomatoes, shaved red onion, english cucumbers, shaved parmesan, lemon herb vinaigrette

                              • CapreseUSD 10.00

                                tomato, fresh mozzarella, EVOO, balsamic drizzle

                                • Italian Chop Salad

                                  imported Italian meats, cheeses, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, crispy pancetta, tomato, chopped romaine, balsamic vinaigrette

                                  • For TwoUSD 13.00

                                House Seafood Specialties

                                Served over linguine with your choice of sauce: Pesto, Fra Diavolo, Red, Scampi, or Giacomo (Lobster based red with a touch of bechamel)

                                • Mussels or CalamariUSD 17.00

                                  • Mussels and CalamariUSD 17.00

                                    • ClamsUSD 17.00

                                      • Mussels and ClamsUSD 18.00

                                        • ScallopsUSD 17.00

                                          • ShrimpUSD 17.00

                                            • Shrimp and ScallopsUSD 19.00

                                              • Frutti di MareUSD 21.00

                                                clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari

                                                • 1/2 Lobster, Mussels, ClamsUSD 22.00

                                                  House Special

                                                  • Zuppa di Pesce

                                                    whole lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari, over linguine with your choice of sauce

                                                    • Serves TwoUSD 60.00

                                                  Pastas

                                                  • Fettuccine with Prosciutto & PeasUSD 17.00

                                                    garlic cream sauce

                                                    • Fettuccine with SalmonUSD 18.00

                                                      sun dried tomatoes, escarole, white wine gorgonzola sauce

                                                      • Squid Ink Pappardelle with Swordfish & TunaUSD 20.00

                                                        puttanesca sauce

                                                        • Penne with Chicken & BroccoliUSD 17.00

                                                          garlic cream sauce

                                                          • Penne with Chicken & ShrimpUSD 18.00

                                                            pesto cream sauce

                                                            • Penne AmatricianaUSD 17.00

                                                              pancetta, onion, eggplant, fontina cheese, plum tomato

                                                              • Lemon Fettuccine with Grilled Shrimp & ScallopsUSD 20.00

                                                                asparagus, tomato - sage - white wine broth

                                                                • Gnocchi Filled with Roasted Red Peppers & Goat CheeseUSD 20.00

                                                                  chicken, mushrooms, spinach, mascarpone, plum tomato

                                                                  • Linguine PuttanescaUSD 17.00

                                                                    olives, capers, anchovies, plum tomato

                                                                    • Potato Gnocchi BologneseUSD 17.00

                                                                      classic beef and pork ragu

                                                                      • Baked Ziti with MeatballsUSD 17.00

                                                                        plum tomato - ricotta sauce

                                                                        • Lobster RavioliUSD 20.00

                                                                          diced tomato, garlic cream sauce

                                                                          • Butternut Squash RavioliUSD 18.00

                                                                            asparagus, prosciutto-squash puree, mascarpone cream sauce

                                                                            Vegetarian

                                                                            • Eggplant ParmigianaUSD 17.00

                                                                              served with side of pasta

                                                                              • Fusilli SicilianaUSD 17.00

                                                                                eggplant, onions, mozzarella, plum tomato

                                                                                • Pumpkin TortelliniUSD 17.00

                                                                                  fresh sage-mascarpone cream sauce

                                                                                  Entrées

                                                                                  • Chicken ParmigianaUSD 17.00

                                                                                    served with side of linguine

                                                                                    • Veal ParmigianaUSD 18.00

                                                                                      • Chicken MarsalaUSD 17.00

                                                                                        mushrooms, prosciutto, sweet marsala wine reduction served with a side of linguine

                                                                                        • Veal MarsalaUSD 18.00

                                                                                          • Chicken PiccataUSD 17.00

                                                                                            lemon, capers, artichoke hearts, white wine sauce served with a side of linguine

                                                                                            • Veal PiccataUSD 18.00

                                                                                              • Baked Stuffed Chicken BreastUSD 20.00

                                                                                                stuffed with prosciutto and fontina, served over sauteed spinach and crispy potatoes, madeira wine sauce with hazelnuts

                                                                                                • Grilled Beef Tenderloin**USD 23.00

                                                                                                  broccoli rabi, potato cake, red wine demi-glace

                                                                                                  • Grilled Tuna**USD 22.00

                                                                                                    grilled vegetables, potato cake, red wine truffle sauce

                                                                                                    • Grilled SalmonUSD 22.00

                                                                                                      grilled vegetables, potato cake, mediterranean BBQ

                                                                                                      • Grilled SwordfishUSD 22.00

                                                                                                        grilled vegetables, potato cake, sesame-roasted red pepper vinaigrette

                                                                                                        • Pan Roasted CodUSD 22.00

                                                                                                          grilled vegetable, potato cake, puttanesca sauce

                                                                                                          Kids Menu

                                                                                                          Available for kids 12 and under

                                                                                                          • Mini Chicken CutletsUSD 8.00

                                                                                                            ketchup

                                                                                                            • Cheese RavioliUSD 8.00

                                                                                                              marinara sauce

                                                                                                              • Penne AlfredoUSD 8.00

                                                                                                                • Penne / MeatballUSD 8.00

                                                                                                                  marinara sauce

                                                                                                                  Last updated: 3 February 2022

                                                                                                                  What 1,263 people are saying

                                                                                                                  Giacomo's Ristorante - Melrose reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                  4.7
                                                                                                                  4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                  • 4.7Food
                                                                                                                  • 4.7Service
                                                                                                                  • 4.3Ambience
                                                                                                                  • 4.6Value

                                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                  Giacomo's Ristorante in Melrose offers "exceptional and delicious Italian food" with attentive service. Diners rave about servers like Angela, Nick, and Tanya for their outstanding hospitality. While some find the noise level high and tables close, the "warm atmosphere" and "great portions" make it a worthwhile dining experience.
                                                                                                                  1,263 Reviews

                                                                                                                  1. Cindy

                                                                                                                    Greater Boston16 reviews

                                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                    small place, crowded seating but excellent food and good service! Worth overlooking the rest

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                                                                                                                  2. Mary

                                                                                                                    Greater Boston2 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Food is excellent and the waitress Tanya is one of the best waitresses we've ever had. Be sure to ask for Tanya

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                                                                                                                  3. Cheryl

                                                                                                                    Caribbean1 review

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    “Dinner tonight was perfect from start to finish. The food was exceptional, the staff attentive, and the ambiance was perfect. We Highly recommend Giacomo’s!!!

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                                                                                                                  4. Mary Lou

                                                                                                                    Greater Boston1 review

                                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on 12 April 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                    Service was good food ok. Way too loud would not go back

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                                                                                                                  5. Vivi

                                                                                                                    Greater Boston1 review

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on 7 April 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Dinner was delicious… 35 degrees and rainy, cozy and warm inside, generous wine pour, great staff and the meals were yummy 😋

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                                                                                                                  6. Joe VIP

                                                                                                                    San Francisco8 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on 30 March 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    I have been to Giacomo’s multiple times. Always great food and service. Nick is a great waiter.

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                                                                                                                  7. Alan

                                                                                                                    Greater Boston1 review

                                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on 29 March 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    We had a great dining experience at Giacomo's Ristorante. The food was delicious, well-prepared, and thoughtfully presented. Every dish we tried had great flavor, and the portions were just right. The service was also very good—our server was attentive without being intrusive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The ambience was a mix of pros and cons. The overall atmosphere was warm and inviting, but the lighting was a bit dim, which made reading the menu slightly challenging. Additionally, the noise level was on the louder side, making conversation a bit difficult at times. Despite those minor drawbacks, I’d still recommend Giacomo's Ristorante for a solid dining experience with great food and service. It’s a spot worth visiting, especially if you don’t mind a livelier setting.

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                                                                                                                  8. Nicole VIP

                                                                                                                    Greater Boston4 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on 27 March 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                    Tables are way to close but the food and service was great

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                                                                                                                  9. Mollabbycon

                                                                                                                    New York City12 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on 21 March 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    As always excellent!! My favorite Italian restaurant, only red sauce I like.

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                                                                                                                  10. Carla

                                                                                                                    Greater Boston4 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on 16 March 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    The food was Delicious food and the service was great.

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                                                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                                                  Giacomo's Ristorante - Melrose offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 620-1191.

                                                                                                                  Giacomo's Ristorante - Melrose is rated 4.7 stars by 1263 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                  454 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176

                                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                                                                    W Foster Street, Melrose
                                                                                                                  • Area
                                                                                                                    Melrose
                                                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                    Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
                                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                                    $30 and under
                                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                                    Italian
                                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                                    Casual Dining
                                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                                    Business Casual
                                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                                    Public Parking
                                                                                                                  • Public transit
                                                                                                                    Commuter Rail -Wyoming HillSubway - Orange Line - Oak Grove
                                                                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                                    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access
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