Demaino's - Revere

You know that spot that every neighborhood has that you know it's probably not that good but has been in business so long that it's pretty much become a routine for all the locals. They go there, their parents, and their parents parents. I would have never Well imagine for a minute if the food and service alike were absolutely exemplary. Introducing.....DeMainos! DeMainos has been serving fresh Italian classics for over 85 years. The list of menu items is too numerous to name. Appetizers like bruschetta and calamari, mains like fettuccine Alfredo and chicken cacciatore and baked ziti, veal, scampi, brick oven pizza and even sandwiches. The list goes on and on. I can't speak for too many because I've only visited once, but the eggplant parm is superb. The lasagna was easily one of the best I've ever had. That includes stateside or in all the various cities I've been to in Italy. It was that good. The bread is downright addictive. Boston has one of the best Italian food scenes in all of America, as many of hours long wait times will tell you. But never would I suspect Revere would have something to say about that. Heck, if it wasn't for a friend whos parents grew up in the area, and who recently discovered this place themselves, I would have never found myself here. DeMainos is the real deal. And I have absolutely no problems if it remains a hidden gem. Trust me I won't complain that the parking was easy, or the lack of wait time lol Demainos is one of the easiest 5s I've ever given! PS: Special shoutout to the wonderful, patient and gracious waitstaff. The little things matter.

We came in on Saturday early evening the place was not busy when we got there. At first our waitress was attentive and then it was like she disappeared. We had to ask other waitresses to find our waitress because we were and had been for at least 10 mins or more without drinks. They also say this is a family restaurant, well it didn't seem like that to me. Before we even finished eating live music started playing and it was so loud we couldn't even have a conversation with anyone at our table. While the people who got spaghetti said it was okay, the person who got shrimp Alfredo said it was the best. I got an appetizer and so did my husband. He got wings and he said they were dry (btw they don't have ranch here), I ordered shrimp scampi and I got 4 grilled shrimp on rice (was not shrimp scampi at all). We wanted Italian and I feel like I got food I could have gotten at IHOP.

Been going there for over 40 years Best local food, service is amazing, the Cesar salad is to die for

My wife and I were staying in a local hotel for the night and selected Demaino's for dinner. It's exactly what you would expect from a quaint, comfortable, no frills neighborhood Italian restaurant. The food was great as was the service very friendly and helpful. I did take a star off to give it 4 simply because the decor is old, outdated, and tired. And that's okay if your real quest is a good meal in a comfortable neighborhood eatery. My meal Chicken Verdicchio was the best of that style I have ever had and bought the chef a glass of wine as a complement. My wife was very complementary about her meal and I agree as I had to steal a few bites of that to taste! Not a spectacular wine list, but the cab I had was fine and very reasonably priced for the pour. I would not hesitate to go back there again!

I've been going there for 40 years. Everything is delicious. My fav is veal cutlet parm.