DESCRIPTION: Hawaiian feel. Reminds me of Maui.
DATE: 2004-04-01
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : fire grilled steak tips

Disappointing
DESCRIPTION: I really didn't like this restaurant. We tried it for brunch. The pancakes came out half-cooked. The eggs were runny. The coffee was cold. All in all, if it was this bad for basic breakfast, I can't imagine it for lunch or dinner. Sorry but take a pass on this place.
DATE: 2004-10-14
FOODRATING : 2
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 2

The Best Around
DESCRIPTION: Awesome stuffed haddock, crab cakes to die for, great Hurricane drink. Have only been at night, great restaurant with live music at the bar area.
DATE: 2005-03-26
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : crabmeat stuffed haddock, hurricane drink

Very Good Overall
DESCRIPTION: The Hurricane is excellent. Breakfast is quickly prepared and delicious. Lunch and dinner are both wonderful as well, and the food is reasonably priced. Great drinks, service, and a cute atmosphere. I also liked the digital jukebox; any song can be downloaded.
DATE: 2006-02-21
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : crab cakes benedict, burritos, turkey sandwich, soup of the day

DESCRIPTION: A great place for a few strong drinks in a small bar. Lunch is good.
DATE: 2001-04-27
OVERALLRATING : 8

DESCRIPTION: I agree...very large and strong drinks. Food was decent at a good price.
DATE: 2005-11-18
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 4

DESCRIPTION: Having read many favourable reviews about Pellino's, I was looking forward to a fine experience in this restaurant for the occasion of my boyfriend's birthday last weekend. Since I live in London and was flying over to surprise him with a special night out, I contacted Pellino's several weeks ago by email and received responses from them confirmimg my reservation. However, on the night of our booking, we were held up on the road and running late for our 9pm reservation. I called from the car, explaining that I would be there around 9:30. We arrived at 9:38pm, only to find the door locked and nobody in sight. Upon knocking, a waiter opened the door and told us the restaurant was closed (despite a posted notice that it closed at 10:30pm). I explained it was a special occasion and he, begrudgingly, said we could come inside if we wanted, and was very unwelcoming to us. At this point, we were both totally disheartened by the attitude and lack of respect we were given and left the restaurant. My boyfriend is a local businessman who has lived in Marblehead for many years and frequented Pellino's often with friends and business associates. This experience has left us with such a bitter feeling about a restaurant who does not live up to its promises, and is inhospitable to its patrons, that we will not be returning.
DATE: 2002-12-03
SERVICERATING : 2
OVERALLRATING : 2

Superb Dining
DESCRIPTION: My wife and I wanted to celebrate a 38th anniversary and chose Pellinos. We could not have done better. The food was superb, the service was wonderful and the staff was friendly and very good. When we identified our "occasion" we got a "gift" from the owner. I can and will recommend this restaurant to everybody.
DATE: 2004-06-26
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Rack of Lamb