It's kind of funny, but this place has gotten some fairly limp reviews about both the food and the service. However, when I visited and spoke to one of the chefs, he was very engaging and obviously had a great deal of pride in the restaurant. They have an open kitchen, a fireplace downstairs, and a cozy space overall. They use the freshest local ingredients, and their most popular dishes are the specials. If you don't see a dish on the menu, they will prepare what you want to order. This isn't the sort of place where you will get rushed out. If you want to sit back to chat and reminisce with old friends and drink wine for 2-3 hours, you're more than welcome to do so. They tried a little hard with the faux-exposed brick, but if you're enjoying yourself, who cares? Tip: For a more intimate dinner, request a table for 2 downstairs.

Fresh smells of steaming Italian food (and, fortunately, not fresh gropes from Italian men) transport you to Rome the minute you step through the door. That minute may be long in coming, however, since on weekend nights the line can extend around the block (reservations for 6 or more). Portions are big enough for even the fattest mafia don and come in the $8-9 (satiating) and $12-15 (gut-busting) sizes, featuring such favorites as Margherita Chicken ($14) and Eggplant Parmigiana ($12). La Famiglia also serves tantalizing grill options, pizza, calzone, exotic pasta dishes, and specialty desserts and coffees. Although neither location is the place to come for a romantic dinner, you'll be hard-pressed to find better, cheaper Italian dishes in the Boston area. Entrees $9-20. Students receive a 20% discount on all entrees. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Free pizza slice on Mondays when you order a drink, even if it's a diet soda. Need I say more? The pizza menu has a few options as well as make your own. The calzones are $10.50 with the choice of 4 ingredients/toppings in each. Beer and wine are served in a casual atmosphere replete with a bar and small tables. The windows of the restaurant open onto busy Salem St. Enjoy the relaxed bar scene, appetizers, and try the espresso martini.