Avellino's   

When you're truly hungry, and the thought of searching for a parking space in hip Davis Square becomes a daunting task, head straight to Avellino's. It's kind of like a pizza/sub shop (you order at the counter), but it's larger than most and a tad more upscale with comfortable booths, granite table tops, and large windows overlooking Mystic Ave. Let's be frank. Mystic Ave. is not the most scenic area of Medford, but one look at the menu (and the hand painted mural of Avellino, Italy), and you'll forget that you've got a view of a KIA dealership. Avellino's offers a bounty of Italian favorites: pizzas and pastas, chicken, veal and even barbecue entrees, and -- surprisingly -- beer and wine to go with. On Fridays only, the menu becomes a big fish story with additional dishes that include fresh shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels and more. On Saturdays and Sundays, they even serve breakfast beginning at 8AM. Tip: When you order at Avellino's, think big -- the portions can be enormous. But if you're watching your weight, fear not: They also have a Carb Watcher menu with satisfying entrees, including Chicken Al Lemone with spinach, capers, garlic, and lemon wine and sauted broccoli; BBQ Sirloin Steak Tips; and a variety of frittatas made with egg whites. One thing is for certain, no one leaves hungry.