Molinari's

4.9 (747)

$30 and under

Italian

789 Adams St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

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Molinari's

4.9

$30 and under

Italian

Dorchester

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2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

“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.

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
Website
https://www.molinarispizzeria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jeffrey L. Cincotta
Catering
Catering menu available

Location
789 Adams St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.9

(747)

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Best Value
Greater Boston
Italian
Boston
Best Overall
Boston
Best Food
Boston
Best Service
Boston
Best Value
Boston
Italian

Review summary

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Molinari's offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and "wonderful" staff. This cozy Italian spot is praised for its "exceptional" pasta, "super friendly" service, and "family-friendly" environment. Guests adore the seasonal menu and open kitchen. While a bit noisy, Molinari's consistently delivers "terrific" meals and "outstanding" service.

747 Reviews

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Christie Gold
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Hannah was fantastic! The lemon martini is frequently an object of our dreams and the craving for it must be satisfied regularly. Best arancini ever hands down, no contest. Fried clams appetizer was also so fresh and delicious and their homemade pasta and all their different sauces are hard to beat! Molinari’s will always be a favorite!
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Anne
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a great experience. Food is amazing, staff are wonderful!
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James Gold
Orlando72 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 14, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is always outstanding. Neighborhood staple.
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Sarah
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I love Molinari's. They have a cute restaurant, fresh and delicious homemade food, and great service
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Dennis
Greater Boston19 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menu has some unique items and everything is well prepared. My meal was served very hot and I was able to substitute linguine for the menu listed items.
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John Gold
Greater Boston30 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 3, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again we had the best meal with great service. The staff at Molinari’s is super friendly and very attentive. We had the Pumpkin Ravioli and Chicken Saltimbocca. So good!
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Michael Gold
Greater Boston36 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 3, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistency high quality with awesome service. Keep it up!
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steven
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, real Italian food, pasta exceptional.
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Erica Gold
New York City37 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always we felt like family and enjoyed a great, relaxed, yummy dinner at the Bar! The fried clams are out of this world good as is the Cesar salad followed by (I know it sounds boring but its not!) A Plain Cheese Pizza! Soooo good! pure comfort food on a cool rainy night. My Aparol Spritz was perfect and the team welcomed us after a long busy day with smiles. If you want a full 3 course Fine Italian Meal with wine or just a great Plain Cheese 'Za this is your Place! Thanks guys! See you next week! E&D DeMarco
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Anthony Gold
Greater Boston164 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was extra delicious last night. The food is always great, but we popped in during the terrible rain storm. They make you feel like you are with family. Sarah is always so welcoming and helpful. Food, service and wine were all great. My wife dreams about their linguini and clams!!!
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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
Website
https://www.molinarispizzeria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jeffrey L. Cincotta
Catering
Catering menu available

Location
789 Adams St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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FAQs

Portions at Molinari's are generous, guests regularly note large, hearty servings, with several parties reporting substantial entrees and leftovers for the next day.

Yes, Molinari's is a lovely pick for date night, with a cozy, intimate dining room and many guests praising anniversary and date-night visits.

Molinari's feels cozy and intimate with an open kitchen centered around a wood-burning oven, and a lively, neighborhood buzz where the bar is a great spot to watch the kitchen in action.

Yes, Molinari's has a genuinely family-friendly vibe: guests call it a "family spot" and report children enjoying menu items, with welcoming, attentive staff.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, put-together attire; many guests treat Molinari's as a comfortable spot for date nights, birthdays, and anniversaries.

For a calmer visit, Molinari's is nicest at lunch or on a midweek evening, several guests say weekend dinners can be hectic and loud.

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Molinari's

4.9

$30 and under

Italian

Dorchester

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2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

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