Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Swampscott

We were seated on time, and water brought to the table. After a short wait, the server came and took our drinks. The cocktail was good and the beer was delicious. We ordered appetizers -- baked brie and hot/spicy cauliflower. The cauliflower was fantastic with a really good burn. A combo of Franks and Tabasco. The brie was sad, kinda disappointing. I'd avoid that in the future. I have the tuna and she had the steak salad. The portions were huge and very tasty. Overall, food was good but quite expensive -- $125 for two. Tables are small and the noise was moderate. Service level was fair as we waited too long between drinks, appetizers and the entrees. The server was exceptionally polite. One of the better restaurants in Assembly Row.

The ambience is perfect. The food id amazing and the service is like no other. This was perfect for a holiday business dinner.

We had fabulous cocktails and a great meal. The staff were quite helpful, friendly, and efficient. We were surprised and a bit humbled to learn that the gentleman sitting next to us, who had engaged us in conversation, paid for our dinner! He and his wife left before us to go to a concert nearby. It was so sweet! We will pay it forward!

We love coming to Paradiso for dinner especially when we have Michael as our server! He’s the best and the food is delicious!