Joseph's Trattoria Bakery - Haverhill

Update: I just want to give a huge shoutout to Kerri. She really knows how to make the perfect martini, and I appreciate her dedication while enjoying her salad and pizza at the bar. It's so great to have a local spot like this with outstanding staff and delicious food and drinks. Thank you! Wow, this experience exceeded my expectations. I had two specials: the lobster filet and the snapper, which were both amazing. Nichole is absolutely fantastic! This is truly a wonderful dining option in the Haverhill area. The meals are excellent, the owner is wonderful, and the classic rustic Italian dishes are top-notch. Plus, the martinis are generously sized. I always have an excellent experience here!

We had a wonderful dinner at this restaurant. I ordered the special, which was filet mignon served with smashed sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Everything was cooked to perfection. While the prices are a bit on the higher side, the exceptional quality of the food makes it worth every penny. The customer service was also outstanding; we were seated promptly. It gets quite busy between 5 and 7 PM, so we called ahead to check the wait time, which was about an hour. We also inquired about the kitchen hours and were informed that it closes at 9 PM, so we arrived at 8 PM and didn't have to wait at all. I will definitely be returning!

I wish I could give 5 stars. The service is not great. I hoped twice, the second time would be better, but the service is incredibly slow. I understand that the staff is not good now, so I try to take that with a grain salt. Regardless of the extremely slow service? the food is delicious and the atmosphere is beautiful and clean.

This is the best meal ever! The flavors remind me of home in Italy. The bartender, Nichole, is amazing—so friendly and helpful. She truly made my day. Thank you so much!

My husband and I wanted to try something new, so we decided to check out this restaurant. We both ordered the chicken parmesan, but he wasn't too impressed with the chicken being stuffed with cheese—he found it to be a bit overwhelming. In fact, he couldn't finish his meal and ended up getting chicken parmesan from our usual spot just down the street. On a positive note, the arancini ball was excellent. It did take some time for our food to arrive, but the staff did a great job keeping us informed about the kitchen being busy with orders. The presentation of the food was stunning. I would be willing to give the place another shot, but I definitely won't be ordering the chicken parmesan again.