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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Boston

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Updated 05 January 2025

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


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4.9
4.9 (179)
$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!

Top review
CharlotteVIP
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Always a pleasure! I love that I can get gluten free options (and a roll too)! My husband just loves the chicken parm! Thanks and Happy New Year!
A photo of Rossetti Restaurant of Lynn restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2570)
$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!
Top review
Tim
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing dinner as always. Katelyne was the perfect server.
A photo of Piccolo Nido restaurant
4.9
4.9 (312)
$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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Brian
Dined 3 days ago
Great food and Pino is a great host! Been there numerous times with no regrets!
A photo of Molinari's restaurant
4.9
4.9 (482)
$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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JenniferVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Molinari’s never disappoints! The food and service is top notch. Patrick is an excellent server! Thanks for another great dining experience.
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4.8
4.8 (736)
$30 and under
Italian
Somerville
About the restaurant
Located in the heart of Somerville, Vinny’s serves the best in Sicilian-style cooking, made only with the finest ingredients. Our Dinner and Lunch entrees are superb! Along with a wide choice of Wines, Vinny’s has a full bar as well as the best desserts this side of the North End. Our premium deli sandwiches are available all day, as well as Meals To Go, subs and catering. Come on down and enjoy your next meal here at Vinny’s.
Top review
Neil
Dined 3 days ago
The cups of soup are actually 'bowl' size and their bowl sizes are larger. The Lentil and Pasta Fagioli soups are very good. Our Veal Marsala and Eggplant Parmigiana dinners were very tasty and the portions were at least 2 meals worth. Our Spumoni Bomba was a nice dessert ending. Parking is limited so it's best to rideshare to Vinny's or look for a metered spot on Broadway. All in all, Vinny delivers quality and is a restaurant to visit.
A photo of Vinotta Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (759)
$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.

Top review
DanielVIP
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Nourishing, comforting, and delicious food to look forward to, every time!
A photo of Fioritaly Trattoria restaurant
4.8
4.8 (729)
$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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Michael
Dined 5 days ago
A very good meal with great service!!! Would highly recommend.
A photo of Porto restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1866)
$31 to $50
Italian
Back Bay
About the restaurant
Porto boasts a large and beautiful heated patio space with a retractable awning and sides in the middle of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. The menu is inspired by Coastal Mediterranean selections with a focus on Italy's coast. Porto is located on Ring Road in Boston's Bay Bay, steps from the Prudential Center and Copley, next door to Saks Fifth Avenue.

Enjoy a lively meal in either of Porto's well appointed dining rooms, or indulge in a casual meal at the bar or kitchen counter seating, overlooking the oyster bar and open kitchen. Porto's one-of-a-kind outdoor patio and bar overlooks Ring Road with Boylston Street views, and serves as a Mediterranean oasis, right in the heart of Back Bay.

Top review
PaulVIP
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Fantastic is a understatement for this restaurant. From the Great location to our incredible server (Miguel) who was beyond experienced in helping us decide what to order. The main feature of this restaurant is the amazing food. The Duck was delicious as was the Tuna appetizer. The warm cookie to end the meal was too amazing to express in words. I can not wait to go back.
A photo of Coppa restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1185)
$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.

Top review
Laura
Dined 3 days ago
Truffle mushroom pasta was outstanding, my partner loved the foie gras terrine. Cocktails were outstanding. Only negative for me was that trash was being taken out of the front door while diners were still there around 10pm. Has a great, cozy neighborhood ambiance.
A photo of Venetian Moon restaurant
4.8
4.8 (773)
$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.
Top review
Julie
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was phenomenal. The food was fantastic and the drinks were amazing! We will be back.
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