Giacomo’s – Boston, MA

Have the Mussels appetizer and don’t be shy about asking for more bread to dip in the sauce.

My brother had the seared tuna, my mom had a lemon shrimp special, and I had the Fra Diavolo – we were all impressed. Generous portions and a inexpensive but acceptable house cab brought a meal for three to a little over $80 with large to go boxes in tow on our way out the door.

We got there at 5:45 on a Tuesday and when we finished at 7:30 there was a line out the door about the same number as half the restaurant’s capacity . . .

And it was raining.