I wasn’t sure what to expect from EVOO, given the cute name, and “eclectic” menu. Is it schizophrenic and unfocused or creative and versatile? The chef’s approach, as explained by our waiter, is to pick the best local ingredients, and then come up with preparations to best use those ingredients, drawing on many inspirations in the process. Also, everything, including bread and desserts, is prepared in-house. My husband and I were uncharacteristically unadventurous and stuck with the more classical preparations. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the wine list, and was able to give a good recommendation that went with everything except the fish – which was the odd dish out. It’s a bit of a strange location, on the Somerville/Cambridge line, but it has parking for those with cars. We’ll probably go here again when we want a nice meal out but don’t want to spend as much as we would at Craigie Street Bistrot.

Amazing, decadent sushi and Japanese cuisine. Variety of atmospheres to choose from, from private rooms to the sushi bar. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Everything we tried from the huge and varied menu was impeccable. They offer both very traditional and modern dishes, and all are delicious.

Excellent Chinese food. My friends and I ate the beef in black pepper sauce, which is absolutely addicting. The roast duck was crispy and perfect, and the sea conch in black bean sauce was surprisingly tender and tasty. Prices are fair, and the atmosphere is casual.

I went there on Monday night with two friends. We ate on the patio. Service was slow, but the food was delicious. We ate: Signature mussels app, pork loin a la saltimbocca, and arancini app. The arancini were little balls of risotto with meat (likely ground beef) and peas, deep fried to crispy golden tastiness. The pork loin was tender and good, with generous amounts of prociutto, sage, mozzarella, and mushrooms. The mussels were the highlight, served in a lobster broth with big chunks of lobster claw meat. Recommended!

We went there for Sunday brunch – at about 3 in the afternoon. It was the only time they didn’t have a line halfway down the block. I have to say, this is one of those restaurants where I heard it was good, but didn’t expect much. It’s actually good! At least, the food is. The service was pretty inattentive. Our waitress wasn’t rude, she just didn’t notice that we were even in her section until we flagged her down. We really couldn’t go wrong with the menu – the breakfast choices all looked great. I got a belgian waffle with fruit and my husband got french toast made with sweet bread. The hot cereal, fruit, toast, pastry/popover, linguica, ham, orange juice, and unlimited coffee were all fine as well. We enjoyed this all on a perfect summer day under their grape arbor. Overall, it was a good experience.

I can’t love this place more. The atmosphere is laid-back, yet classy. The wait staff are attentive without being obtrusive, and knowledgeable without being elitist. i.e. The wait staff wear jeans, but know the wine list by heart, and don’t push the most expensive choices if you give them a budget range. The chef’s philosophy of seasonal, locally-grown, organic-if-possible food is admirable. And amazingly delicious. I’d eat here all the time if I could afford it.