Downtown Hopkinton residents have every reason to celebrate ever since Ciao Time Catering arrived - a small, casual restaurant serving up some fresh, home cooked food to eat in or take away has proved to be a real bonus for families with young children, singles and empty nesters.

Familiar favourites include starters of Buffalo chicken sliders, bacon wrapped scallops, stuffed mushrooms, bruschetta skewers, artichoke and spinach tarts, and mini pulled pork and corn bread. At dinner time choose from a full repertoire of classics such as pasta and meatballs, tortilla chips layered with nacho cheese, salsa, olives, and sour cream, and savoury cheese baguette. Try a crispy chicken wrap, Manhattan clam chowder or a Cuban sandwich for lunch and maybe tortellini with meat sauce and Greek baked haddock to take home for dinner.

A display case near the kitchen packed with some appetizing fare to take away is an eye-catching temptation.