Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Boston

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Boston? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Vuolo's

4.9

4.9 (176)

$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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Nakia

Dined 5 days ago

The food was absolutely amazing!! Very very very friendly staff.

Piccolo Nido

4.9

4.9 (310)

$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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Peggy and greg

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Outstanding….My favorite North End restaurant. The whole night was a great experience.

Rossetti Restaurant of Lynn

4.9

4.9 (2563)

$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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Elisa

Dined 7 days ago

We were 6 in our party. 5 of us had one of the specials of the evening. The other person in our party had the Bolognese. The service was great. Caroline is a great server. We had4 desserts. 2 crème brulee, 1 lemon cake and one chocolate torte. They were delicious. We will definitely return!

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Chicken "Margherita"

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Fresh Lobster Ravioli

Molinari's

4.9

4.9 (471)

$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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BobbyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Consistent. Delicious. Reasonably priced for the quality of food you’re going to get.

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4.8

4.8 (721)

$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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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Food and service sere fantastic. It was a full restaurant and the food and service were still phenomenal.

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4.8

4.8 (1181)

$31 to $50

Italian

South End

About the restaurant

A neighborhood favorite known for its cozy atmosphere and inventive Italian small plates, Coppa is an intimate enoteca tucked away on a quiet street in Boston's South End. At Coppa, Chef Ken Oringer's innovative touch shines through in every dish, offering a delightful fusion of traditional Italian flavors with a modern twist. As a James Beard Award-winning chef, Chef Oringer's expertise is evident in the carefully curated seasonal menu that showcases the best of local and regional ingredients.

Our beverage menu changes continuously. From seasonal craft beers to expertly crafted cocktails, each sip perfectly complements the culinary creations. Wine enthusiasts will delight in Coppa's dedication to featuring small producer, natural, and minimal intervention wines, providing a unique and diverse selection that elevates the dining experience.

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davidVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Always a pleasure to dine at Coppa and this time we brought our nephews who loved every dish. We shared appetizers, pasta, salad and pizzas plus two desserts! Absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Unique preparation and the finest ingredients made for another exceptional meal. The wait staff were busy but upbeat and helpful also!

Venetian Moon

4.8

4.8 (763)

$31 to $50

Italian

Wakefield

About the restaurant

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.

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Edward

Dined 1 day ago

Great food and nice ambiance. Our server was friendly and attentive.

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4.8

4.8 (394)

$30 and under

Italian

Dorchester

About the restaurant

HomeMade Italian Deliciousness - Bakery/Pizzeria/Trattoria

Time limits for tables set in our restaurant:

For 1-2 customers 1h 30m

For 3-4 customers 1h 45m

For 5-6 customers 2h 00m

For 7+ customers 2h 30m

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Dear customers,

For group reservations exceeding 6 people, kindly send us an email request to confirm availability and secure your reservation.

Additionally, to ensure we provide you with the best service possible, we would appreciate it if you could send us a preliminary order based on our menu, which you can view on our website. This will help us prepare adequately to welcome your group in the best possible way.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to hosting you soon at our restaurant.

Best regards,
Via Cannuccia Restaurant

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Patrice

Dined 3 days ago

The ambiance and decor is phenomenal. The wait staff is thoughtful and attentive. The food is fresh and authentic with lots of heavy cream and cheese. Amazing, well prepared comfort foods for your dollar!

Bellino's Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (88)

$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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Peter

Dined on Nov 19, 2024

Excellent hospitality, great food and beverage service and excellent all around value. Will definitely plan to be back soon!

Vinotta Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (752)

$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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Francis

Dined 2 days ago

Good perfect and waitstaff outstanding .. noise level not good

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