Best Casual Restaurants in Framingham

Had a wonderful date night. Bosse Enoteca was not what we expected. We were not seated by the windows with a pickleball view so we forgot we were in an establishment with any connection to pickleball. Enoteca has its own vibe. Best tender meatballs! The meatballs could rival any Italian Grandma’s recipe. The focaccia that came with the meatballs was grilled too hard but we also ordered bread service and that focaccia was perfect. Delicious and light Caesar Salad with sourdough crumbles instead of large croutons. The dressing was perfect and lemon-y, not at all fishy. My short rib gnocchi’s was tender, pillowy and rich with flavor. The short rib is shredded so not at all dry. Husband had the muscles AND the snapper, both were delicious. The sauce under the snapper was particularly tasty. The charred broccolini was fine, good side dish but it’s broccolini so it’s not going to blow your socks off. We also had the Brussels which did not look appealing but were very good! If you like arancini then you will love theirs. The strawberry gelato was wonderful. The service was outstanding! The waitstaff, Mahalia spent a lot of time helping us pick our dishes. The food runner was attentive and responsive. The manager and the chef also visited the table to inquire about our experience and ask for feedback back. Our bill was $178 (we did not drink alcohol). Worth every penny for a great date night. Next time we will request a table by the windows that look into the pickleball courts.

Lunch was scrumptious! More than I could eat in the lobster roll lunch combo. Our server was excellent. It was a great place to go for a long leisurely lunch on a Monday, to catch up with a longtime friend.

Just love the BBQ Chicken Pizza. Wish the restaurant was less noisy than it is!

Our waiter, Scott, was very attentive and helped with our special order.

Great spot! They have great beer, and wine and cocktails. My favorite beers are the whirlpool (a juicy IPA) and the night lite (crisp lager). We got the elote guacamole which was great. Service is very good.