Scovotti’s Cooking & Confections

Gone by here a few times for a quick lunch but being a wimp I avoid it when I just can’t deal with construction (yes, I’m a bad bad person). FYI for newcomers, there *is* parking in a tiny lot behind the building so go ahead and turn down the one-​way street, you’ll be fine.
Scovotti’s menu has some regular items but you’re better off checking their Facebook page to see the options of the day. That said, I have gone there when they didn’t actually have the ingredients for one of the specials. I wish they’d take it off the list if they can’t make it. I got something else that time and it might have not lived up to my expectations because of my bitter disappointment.
The food is tasty and you’ll get some different options that your everyday boring lunch choices. Just don’t get your heart set on something specific (just in case).

As I was driving out of Downtown Haverhill and through Bradford, I spotted Scovotti’s Cooking & Confections, which is tucked behind the former David’s Famous Chicken Pies location (I miss it!) at the corner of S Main St (Route 125) and Pleasant St.
Entering Scovotti’s is like stepping into Mom’s kitchen. This operation is strictly takeout and catering business which offers heat & serve homestyle meals, sandwiches, soups, salads, party platters, trays, and homemade baked goods. Lunch specials are offered during the weekdays.
I was greeted by the owner Nicole, who just opened this business recently. I looked in the self serve cooler at the selection of individual heat & serve meals including baked mac & cheese, eggplant casserole, ziti alfredo, ziti with meatballs, lasagna, chicken vegetable soup with shells, pasta sauces, meatballs in sauce, raspberry squares, and cheesecake. Canned sodas in the cooler are $ 1 each.
All of the selections of food sounded very appetizing and the prices were right for restaurant quality food ($ 5.95-$ 9.95 for most meals). I picked out a heavy microwavable container of ziti & meatballs ($ 5.95). I also picked out a Macaroon (fudge topped) and two plain cannolis stuffed to order, the total coming out to around $ 10 with tax.
I enjoyed the food for dinner as soon as I got home. I zapped the ziti & meatballs in the microwave for about 6 minutes. This homecooked pasta dish was really good! The homemade tomato sauce was thick with chunks of tomatoes, the pasta was cooked al dente, and the 2 BIG meatballs had a good soft moist texture. The cannolis had a good creamy ricotta cheese filling in a crunchy shell. The macaroon was not too sweet and topped with a thick layer of rich dark fudge with powdered sugar. The desserts went very well with a strong cup of java.
Scovotti’s is definitely on my list of places to stop for great tasting heat & serve meals and fresh baked goods, a similar concept to Humble Pie in Exeter, NH. The food was not fancy, but I enjoyed the taste and flavors! I want to try the Eggplant Casserole next time.
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