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1. Venetian Moon

4.8

Exceptional(774)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wakefield

Booked 32 times today

Venetian Moon, located in Reading, Massachusetts, serves a variety of authentic Italian cuisine in a fine-dining atmosphere. The rustic décor and freshly made meals make dining at Venetian Moon a treat. Try one of the restaurant’s many appetizers such as the bruschetta or the stuffed mushrooms to start out your meal. Whether you’re in the mood for something hearty and want to try the veal marsala or the chicken parmigiana or if you’re craving something lighter like the vodka chicken, Venetian Moon has a menu option for every appetite. The restaurant also offers a space for your next private event or party. Top off your experience with an order of homemade tiramisu.

2. Gaetano's

4.8

Exceptional(662)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Stoneham

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to Gaetano's! Since 1995, Gaetano’s has been serving authentic Italian dishes in a warm, friendly environment. Come join us for the best Italian food north of Boston.

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3. Surf Restaurant - Woburn

4.7

Exceptional(239)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Woburn

Booked 27 times today

Welcome to Surf Restaurant, we are located in the Woburn Village.Everyday our team of chefs work with our seafood buyers to source the best quality seafood. Our standards of excellence start with the selection of the top of the catch each day. We go to such lengths to secure the freshest seafood for one reason – our high standards of excellence demand that every ingredient we use is the best. Although we can tell you how fresh our seafood is, the only way to really know is to taste it.At Surf you will find New England classics like fish & chips, NE clam chowder, steamed lobster. You will also find chef driven seafood dishes such as Lobster Kristina in a brandy cream sauce, miso marinated salmon, sesame seared tuna and fried tomato bacon salad. Surf Woburn is a contemporary open restaurant with a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a meal with friends and family as well as a business meal with welcoming hospitality.

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4. Eleni's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(39)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Woburn

Booked 1 time today

We take pride in serving delicious, authentic Greek cuisine in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Please join us for lunch, dinner or drinks.

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5. Polcari's - Woburn

4.3

Awesome(304)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Woburn

Booked 3 times today

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.

6. Sam's Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(102)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Woburn

Booked 4 times today

Sam’s Kitchen a long desired dream is now put into motion. With a prodigy in the kitchen, only special homemade quality foods are to be delivered. With Italian cuisine experience since 1988, head chef Samuel Azevedo promises to provide nothing but the best tasting food whether it be a take-out, sit-in or catering order. Be the judge and make your way down to Sam’s Kitchen!

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7. Polcari's - Saugus

4.6

Exceptional(307)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Saugus

Booked 3 times today

Polcari's - Saugus serves authentic Italian cuisine with old family recipes from Boston's North End. Menu items like Fettucine Alfredo and Vodka Penne showcase the authenticity of the food. Reviews praise the freshness and authenticity of the food.

8. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1808)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 28 times today

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

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9. Tuscan Kitchen Burlington

4.1

Excellent(3128)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Burlington

Booked 17 times today

Originally opened in 2010 as the first authentic Artisan Italian restaurant in Salem, NH, Tuscan Kitchen is now one of the most beloved restaurants in New England. Founder Joe Faro, the son of Sicilian immigrants, had the vision to share his love for Italian heritage with his guests. Tuscan Kitchen has locations in Salem, New Hampshire, Burlington and Boston, Massachusetts.

10. Sogno

4.7

Exceptional(833)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Woburn

Booked 30 times today

Sogno, nestled just north of Boston, sets the standard for culinary excellence, offering a gastronomic journey through regional Italian fare that delights the senses and leaves a lasting impression on patrons. With meticulous attention to detail and a passion for culinary innovation, Sogno restaurant has earned widespread acclaim and a loyal following. Enjoy a buzzing bar with live music Monday - Friday, covered and heated patio dining and an impressing dining room with big booths and banquets overlooking the exposition kitchen and showpiece brick oven.

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JohnVIP
Greater Boston •73 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The seafood is always fresh and perfectly prepared. The service and atmosphere are great as well. My favorite is the arugula and Brussels sprout Caesar salad. My husband’s favorite is the haddock. The blueberry crumble is a favorite that we sometimes share. Five stars!
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Surf Restaurant - WoburnPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Woburn
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PeterVIP
Greater Boston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely delicious! Every meal has been perfect with service to match! I will always go back as often as I can.
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Venetian MoonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wakefield
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4.8
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LaurenVIP
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great value, great service, food was delicious and very good sized portions. A perfect family night out.
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Gaetano'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Stoneham
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4.8
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Nancy
San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
My second time go to Eleni, the place is very cozy and elegant. The food is very good and service is fantastic. Only the parking is a bit far. Overall, it's a place worth to go again with friends and family
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Eleni's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Greek• Woburn
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4.6
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Michelle
Greater Boston •1 review
4.0
Dined on Dec 23, 2024
Waitress was not involved. Slow for check ins. Not attentive. Food was delicious as always
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Polcari's - WoburnPrice: Moderate• Italian• Woburn
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4.3

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. Venetian Moon

2. Gaetano's

3. Surf Restaurant - Woburn

4. Eleni's Restaurant

5. Polcari's - Woburn

6. Sam's Kitchen

7. Polcari's - Saugus

8. Giulia Restaurant

9. Tuscan Kitchen Burlington

10. Sogno

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