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Molinari's, Dorchester Center, MA

Molinari's

4.9
4.9
462 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Molinari's

4.9
$30 and under
Italian
Dorchester

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
“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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 825-1700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jeffrey L. Cincotta
  • Catering
    Catering menu available
  • Area
    Dorchester
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Best Value

  • Greater Boston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Greater Boston

    Italian

  • Boston

    Best Service

  • Boston

    Best Value

  • Boston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Boston

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Molinari's delights with its "wonderful food and service," offering a cozy atmosphere perfect for both intimate dinners and family gatherings. Diners rave about the "best veal parm" and "excellent homemade pasta," while seasonal specials like squash blossoms steal the spotlight. Despite occasional noise, the "friendly staff" ensures a memorable dining experience.

462 Reviews
  1. James

    Orlando

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food. Sat at the bar and service was great.

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  2. Meg

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly one of the best spots in all of Boston. Great food, excellent service and a relaxed yet refined atmosphere!

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  3. Amanda

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Molinaris is the BEST!! Best food and service - better than the North end! Their amazing staff exceeds our expectations every time. Thank you Molinaris!

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  4. Maura

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot. Food is freshly prepared and delicious. Lots to choose from and it’s all good!

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  5. LaurieD

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service.

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  6. Heather

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cozy atmosphere. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Homemade pasta cooked to perfection.

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  7. Stephanie

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The logo is amazing!! The food is fantastic!! Just an overall great experience and place to go.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was okay. Server was very nice but not super attentive and drinks were empty for quite a while before we could track her down for refills. It was busy so I’ll give her that but what really irritated me was that you have to have reservations and it clearly states on their website that there is a time limit to your seating so why we had to wait twenty five minutes for our table baffled me. The noise level is so bad that you can’t hear the people at your table speak because the tables are practically on top of each other and all you can hear is everyone else’s conversations. A few hours after posting this review, which is mediocre in my opinion, I was harassed and stalked by the owner of the restaurant. He called my personal cellphone, left a voicemail and then proceeded to text me. After telling him I wasn’t interested in speaking the texting continued. This visit to Molinari’s was my first and I did plan on giving it another shot but after being harassed by the owner it is a one and done experience and it was DEFINITELY NOT worth the $200 I dropped there. An expensive disappointment! What kind of business owner does this after a mediocre review? I wonder how he would have reacted if I gave a terrible review….

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  9. Nicole

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service! Favorite restaurant

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  10. DAVID

    Greater Boston

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The Food never disappoints, the staff are knowledgeable and make sure your happy with the experience...it's come a long way from starting as a pizza joint. "Foodie" worthy and you will love supporting the small business

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FAQs

Molinari's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 825-1700.

Molinari's is rated 4.9 stars by 462 OpenTable diners.

Molinari's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Molinari's restaurant

Molinari's

4.9
$30 and under
Italian
Dorchester

Make a booking

2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Molinari's

789 Adams St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

Additional information

  • Area
    Dorchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeffrey L. Cincotta
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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