Papa Razzi Trattoria & Bar
With a cozy atmosphere--oriental rugs, glass chandeliers and a fireplace--Papa Razzi offers food and privacy, incnluding private lofts for parties and outdoor seasonal patio. The menu includes antipasti, soups and salads, wood-fired pizza, pasta and meat dishes along with rich desserts. Lunch is served 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; dinner is 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. A brunch is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Try the rigatoni con luganega: Sausage, mushrooms, crushed tomatoes, caramelized onions with cream.
Papa Razzi Trattoria & Bar
Merchants Row Shopping Center at Assinippi Corner
2087 Washington St.
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 982-2800
paparazzitrattoria.com
Pacini's Italian Eatery
Next door to Papa Razzi is a less formal option, Pacini's Italian Eatery. The homemade food comes fast, especially important if you want to get back on the highway for your next hiking or skiing adventure. Pacini's has an open atrium for outdoor dining. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Especially nice is a creamy cannoli or better yet, a box of them.
Pacini's Italian Eatery
Merchants Row Shopping Center at Assinippi Corner
2053 Washington St.
Hanover, MA 02239
(781) 982-0440
Hanover House of Pizza
Hours:
Monday-Saturday 10 am- 9:30 pm
Sunday 10-9 pm
As you might expect, Hanover House of Pizza's offerings center on pizza, but menu items also include pasta and sandwiches. The restaurant is open 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. A favorite pizza is a large one with half eggplant and half pineapple. Or try a toasted ham and cheese hoagie.
Hanover House of Pizza
272 Columbia Road Route 53
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-4381
Mamma Mia's Pizza
Mamma Mia's Pizza is a family owned restaurant begun in 1974 by brothers Pasquale "Pat" and Giovanni "John" Viscariello. Now their grandchildren operate many of the family's five Italian restaurants that feature pizza, pasta, salad and subs. A personal favorite is a hearty meatball sub.
Mamma Mia's Pizza
333 Columbia Road Route 53
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-1600
mamamiasrestaurant.com
Article Written By Michelle Bermas
Michelle Bermas has been a freelance writer since 1994. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including the "Boston Globe Sunday Magazine," "2008 Writer's Market," "The Social Cause Diet" anthology, "South Shore Living Magazine," "Hudson Valley Life," "The Boston Globe," "The Patriot Ledger Newspaper" and more. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Pace University, New York.
