Monty's Garden Restaurant,

35 Central Street, Leominster, (978) 537-6302.

A Leominster institution for more than 60 years, Monty's offers flavorful Italian food loaded high and priced low. Servers bustle about, cordial and attentive to everyone, but especially friendly to the many regulars. It's a relaxed setting where families and couples laugh and greet one another, perhaps as their parents or grandparents did.

Price Range: $4 - $16.