Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Greater Boston

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Piccolo Nido

5.0

5 (304)

$31 to $50

Italian

North End

About the restaurant

Piccolo Nido in Boston is an Italian restaurant with a family atmosphere, owned and operated by chef Pino Irano from Napoli. Piccolo Nido’s dinner menu includes a daily soup option, as well as classic antipasto and pasta dishes. Enjoy an espresso or cappuccino with dessert, and enjoy getting to know Pino when he steps out of the kitchen to greet the patrons.

Entrees at Piccolo Nido include favorites such as spaghetti and gnocchi, but also has options for lovers of true Italian flavors, such as veal and trout. The fresh catch of the day is also available for the freshest seafood around, and diners can also enjoy tiramisu or a dessert of the day.

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Doug

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Excellent choice, off the beaten path of crazy Hanover street. Restaurant is small, intimate, great ambiance. Our waiter was extremely talented, first rate service, knowledgeable of menu and specials. Everyone got what they wanted, everything was fresh. The chef came out mid meal to check on us and introduced the bus boy who stopped what he was doing to serenade the dinning room not once but twice. Ir was an exceptional bonus. I would recommend and definitely going back when in the North End.

Vuolo's

4.9

4.9 (156)

$30 and under

Italian

Winthrop

About the restaurant

Named after our beloved grandfather, we are a small family-owned establishment built on a commitment to making every patron that walks through our doors feel they are at home. Our approach, in addition to supplying friendly and attentive service, is to take the traditional Italian cuisine that our family grew up eating and elevate it to something new and fresh.

Mangia!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

What an incredible evening! Our waitress was spot on with every recommendation. Family owned and operated and you can tell every single thing we ate was perfection!

Rossetti Restaurant of Lynn

4.9

4.9 (2540)

$30 and under

Italian

Lynn

About the restaurant

Rossetti Restaurant aims to serve well executed, traditional Italian cuisine, alongside the art of mixology and inspired craft cocktails. Our kitchen offers a variety of classic and new age dishes with nothing but the best ingredients. Our bar and resident mixologists offer fantastic service and cocktails, highlighted by details: hand-cut ice, house made bitters, barrel aged concoctions, and daily fresh squeezed juices. We aim to please all of our guests, and make sure we create a casually elegant, but most importantly, comfortable atmosphere. We hope to see you there!

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Dave

Dined 3 days ago

Service was top notch. I got the Special, Veal Chop with Vinegar Peppers. Always a great meal here at Rosetti's. Not a quiet place during peak dinner service. Waitress was kind and personable. Busing staff was professional. Water was constantly topped off (just a matrix that is important to me) Has a lot of positive energy and hustle and bustle. Autumn Sangria is highly recommended.

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Chicken "Margherita"

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Fresh Lobster Ravioli

Fioritaly Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (692)

$31 to $50

Italian

Medford

About the restaurant

The name “Fiore” originated from Chef Gabriele Ascione’s grandfather, who shaped his love for Ischian history and food. Ischia, a small island off of Naples, boasts a rich and vibrant local history that is recreated in the cuisine at Fioritaly. Each meal has been carefully selected and refined by Chef Gabriele Ascione, who inspires to showcase the essence of local Italian dishes from home.

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Kaitlin

Dined 3 days ago

Incredible food and service in spite of a very busy Saturday night. Loved the location too!

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4.8

4.8 (92)

$30 and under

Italian

North End

About the restaurant

At Cafe Amaro we specialize in making Italian brick-oven pizza in Boston's North End. Be seated outdoors, or in our intimate, relaxed indoor dining room, with tall open windows facing Hanover St. Start off with select cocktails, beer, or fine wine. Enjoy a few small plates with friends while choosing the perfect pizza for you! Finish your stay with an amaro, limoncello, or North Ends favorite, an Espresso Martini, made with home-made cold brew espresso. We're looking forward to having you!

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Francesvip

Dined 3 days ago

Our food was great, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Nice wine selection too!

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4.9

4.9 (728)

$30 and under

Italian

Waltham

About the restaurant

Dante and his team are the new-kids on Moody Street, Waltham but old pros in the Boston area. Dante has been cooking in his home town of Abruzzo since 1979. His passion for cooking grew as explored the all the flavors and recipes of the Adriatic Sea which surrounded him. We are excited to bring our skills to Waltham where we welcome old friends and invite new ones to Vinotta Restaurant.

Vinotta Restaurant serves simple food made with fresh, wholesome, organic ingredients using locally sourced vendors. Flowing between classic and modern Italian favorites all made from scratch and sure to suit your palate. Domestic and imported wine selections to compliment food choices available for in-house and take out dining.

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Julia

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful restaurant! Our group of 4 sat in a booth - so comfortable and the high backs really made it so we could hear each other talk without problem - which is a rarity when you go out to a full and bustling restaurant. Service was impeccable and food was delicious. They have an extensive wine list. We are usually a cocktails group but we opted for a bottle of the sparkling Rose that was like a dry rose prosseco - delicious! I had the chicken marsala which is a particular favorite of mine. My friends who had the lobster ravioli and short rib calabrese raved about them. The caesar salad was dressed perfectly. The warm rolls were loved by all. The cannoli and tiramisu were also huge hits for all of us. Just an all around great experience and we will definitely be back!

Molinari's

4.8

4.8 (443)

$30 and under

Italian

Dorchester

About the restaurant

“I wanted to do a place with good Italian comfort food. The simplicity of it, the freshness of it, the quality of ingredients that you get to work with.” They specialize in that quintessential Italian comfort food – pizza. “I think it’s great that the city of Boston is turning around and starting to become known for pizza like the other big cities in the country,” he said. “It is such a simple food but it all comes down to the quality of ingredients.” It’s all done out of an open kitchen where the star of the show is Molinari’s wood burning oven.

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Meredith

Dined 4 days ago

Molinaris is one of my favorite restaurants. All the food is great and the service is superb!

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4.8

4.8 (969)

$31 to $50

Italian

Yarmouth

About the restaurant

We warmly welcome you to Leonessa- an Italian-Inspired Kitchen & Bar on beautiful Route 6A in Yarmouth Port. Husband & Wife team, Chef Owner Diego Mota and Owner & General Manager Taylor Amara bring exceptional scratch made regional Italian cuisine and impeccable service to this iconic neighborhood. Combining the best of food and beverage of Italy along with the influences of its bordering neighbors coalesces into a dynamic, modern and elevated culinary experience. Chef Diego and Taylor's dream to pour their true love and passion for food, beverages, and hospitality is realized with every service. Reservations are for tables in each our four unique dining rooms while the Bar welcomes guests on a first come first serve basis. Please note that we do our level best to accommodate seating/area requests but they are not guaranteed. We also kindly ask that parties arrive together so that everyone can enjoy their time with us. Thank You.

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john

Dined 5 days ago

Food was outstanding. Are server was fun and attentive. Menu had a great selection and the drinks were good as well. Cool looking spot!

Bellino's Trattoria

4.8

4.8 (87)

$31 to $50

Italian

Winthrop

About the restaurant

We are a family-owned business dedicated to bringing our guests the best dining experience. Our goal is to share our passion for Italian food by providing you with the best quality products and best customer service. Bellino’s is a vibrant and welcoming place where the conversation flows, and you are made to feel at home. Get a taste of our take on Italian food!

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Gus

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

The food was really good, I had veal Parmesan and it was perfect. Staff was very kind and on top of things.

Polcari's - Saugus

4.8

4.8 (305)

$30 and under

Italian

Saugus

About the restaurant

Authentic Family Style Cuisine. Our famous Regina Pizza is available at all of our Polcari's locations. In addition we serve very authentic Italian cuisine. Most of the menu items are old family recipes straight from Boston's North End.

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Mariannevip

Dined on Oct 6, 2024

Love the pizza. Service is always good and you are greeted by the manager with a smile .

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