Edibles & Eateries
Italian restaurant

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Carmelina's at the Commons
96 Russell Street (Rte. 9)
Hadley, MA
(413) 584-8000
www.carmelinas.com
Debbie and Dave Windoloski, who bought Carmelina's at the Commons in Hadley a few years ago because they had enjoyed dining there, constantly calibrate the balance of old and new in their menu to keep the restaurant popular, and it's working. Examples: a pasta, chicken and sausage dish, Crazy Alfredo, that was a hit during the time of the previous owner is still offered, but a few weeks ago wine dinners and a mead tasting were introduced. An unusual attraction at this restaurant, long considered one of the finest in the Amherst-Hadley area, is that you can order your choice of fish and your choice of preparation, rather than being limited to the stated method of preparation for each fish dish.
2nd: Spoleto Restaurant
50 Main St.
Northampton, MA
(413) 586-6313
84 Center Square
East Longmeadow, MA
(413) 525-0055
www.spoletorestaurants.com