Ireland gone Italian is the theme @ Spring. Adequate choices of perfectly prepared homestyle Italian served Irish-style by gruff, efficient waiters. No ambiance but the joint is clean, a little tight and loud with friendly chatter. The owners cater to the locals for breakfast, if you're not a regular don't get bent out of shape, your turn will come. Lunch is a free for all but dinners are reserved mostly for the Italian side of County Kerry. Don't venture into the No End when this gem is right in the neighborhood. Fresh ingredients, sometimes fresh service but always freshly prepared for reasonable pricing. Nice soups and even an occasional good cut of fish, Irish style- meaning fresh, non-greasy and plentiful. Make friends, become a regular, the food will turn you into a foodie. If you can, wear green and orange, the service goes up from there.
Pros: local without the need to head to Federal Hill RI or the No End in Boston
Cons: Irregular seating- no reservations.
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