Part I- Ethan’s View

With fourteen locations spread out over Massachusetts, Comella’s newest addition in Hingham hopes to make a splash (of oregano) on the South Shore. Located on 211 Lincoln Street, where Salsa’s used to be, the homemade Italian restaurant offers a wide selection of complex carbohydrates.

As an accidental vegan though, my options were limited. When I first walked in with friend and foe Sophie Cohen, I was greeted by the accommodating staff. I even saw a few familiar sophomore faces. However, soon I was faced with the option of getting dining service or ordering over the counter. Since the wait for the first was long though, we decided on the latter.

The experience can only be summed up as a hybrid of Sub Galley and Menchie’s with quick, organized service. Truly revolutionary. Looking at the menu, the prices were good! Affordable and a great value.

I aggressively scanned the paper handout looking for vegan options. I only found one… Spinach Gnocchi. The soft dough dumplings were okay. The presentation left a lot to be desired, but honestly, I do not know what could be done with Spinach dumplings. They did the best they could.

Sophomore William Brady put it best, enthusiastically spewing, “Despite the uneasy atmosphere and incoordination of staff and customers, the unique menu and fresh taste of Comella’s’ food shows that the restaurant has potential, but could use a few improvements.”

While I may not return anytime soon (sorry I’m vegan), I do see Comella’s having a successful future in Hingham. The only suggestion I have is to incorporate a more accessible menu and clean up the presentation. For those reasons, I give Comella’s a tentative ⅗stars.

Part II- Sophie’s View

I had high hopes walking into Camello’s and hoped it would be a hit! When I saw so many familiar faces working there and quite a few people enjoying their meals, I thought for sure it would be a yummy spot that I could come back to. While it didn’t entirely meet my expectations, I thought it was a cute spot with traditional food that was pretty good.

I went with a group of five and oddly enough, the number of vegans outweighed the non vegans! The menu had various options for a range of sizes and prices. It was very accommodating for the level of hunger and the amount of money a customer is willing to spend.

I saw that you could order a “bucket” size for hosting a party. While the name might be a bit questionable, it sounded perfect for a large gathering. We were pleasantly surprised when they had more vegan options than just the usual pasta and sauce. We tried the spinach and potato gnocchi, which was good despite the messy presentation.

Sophomore Sophie Droster took a bite and said, “This tastes a little bland, but I like that it came quick, and I keep eating it so it must be good!”

The whole place definitely had a very friendly vibe, and even though the people moved fast and the service was quick, I didn’t feel rushed.  I thought it was an enjoyable meal. Walking in, you really forget the stress of the 3A traffic that is right outside, so I commend them for making it so welcoming.

I wish the best to Comella’s restaurant, and I hope they will do well! However, I do worry because they remind me of a Rose and Vicki’s that used to be in business nearby and was soon left a vacant plot.

Hopefully the crowds stay and Camello’s continues to improve. I give Camello’s a ⅗stars.  I would give it a try again!

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Photo by Ethan Ayer

Sophomore Sophie Droster enjoys her gnocchi.