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Molinari's, Dorchester Center, MA

Molinari's

4.9
4.9
435 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 435 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Best Food

  • Greater Boston

    Best Value

  • Greater Boston

    Italian

  • Boston

    Best Overall

  • Boston

    Best Food

  • Boston

    Best Value

  • Boston

    Italian

435 Reviews
  1. Jason

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Little disappointed w the food as I’ve always had a great experience at Molinari’s. Calamari was sooooo overcooked. Had the chix Milanese for an entree and the chix was overcooked, the egg on top undercooked, and the salad was inedible as it was literally doused in dressing.

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  2. Dennis

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The overall experience was positive. The food was excellent and the service was first class. The restaurant was crowded so the noise level was high. Also the tables are close together. The overall experience was very positive.

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  3. Donna

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have eaten at Molinari’s many times over the last several years. I have never had a bad meal. This afternoon was no different. I took my sister and brother in law for a special lunch before she gives birth to their first child. We got there fairly early for lunch meal. For appetizers we ordered arancini, and chicken wings. Everyone was very happy with how they came out. My brother in law ordered the FETTUCCINI CARBONARA, I ordered the THE LUCCA and my sister ordered THE BURRATA pizzas. For dessert we ordered strawberry short cake, cannoli, and crème brûlée. Everything was cooked to perfection and was delicious. Emily was our server and she was pleasant & attentive, and even told us some of her personal favorites. As always never a bad meal & always great service.

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  4. Cathy

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit, but it will not be our last! Food was fantastic and our server (Isabella) could not have been more helpful and attentive!

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  5. John

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal, with great service. Our favorite place to go.

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  6. Kindy

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding, as always - food was excellent( Caesar Salad, Bruschetta, Penne Allla Vodka and Chicken Milanese were all excellent. Service was great, as well. The entire staff works very well together!

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  7. MichelleB

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Molanaris was fabulous as always. Love that you can reserve seats at the bar on OpenTable! Ordered the chicken parm and split it and 2 meatballs. And…had leftovers! Their sauce is amazing! Bartender was friendly. We love it here!!

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  8. Marytheresa

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was overall a great experience, We had made reservations thank goodness as the place was hopping at 630 on a Friday night of the holiday weekend. Stepthanie our waitress was amazing funny, professional, attentive and courteous. Was almost like we were friends. Food was amazing, so good the watermelon salad out of this world. The summer blossoms were the best and that fact that they use a local farm in Sharon was even better. Not one thing was bad the veal and scallop dish came out piping hot. There is nothing to complain about it was a little chilly from the AC but just bring a sweater in the summer but as fall approaches it will be perfect with no AC. Will be back again for sure.

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  9. DAVID

    Greater Boston

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Never a bad meal..EVER. Sit at the bar ..great for date night. Pizza is phenomenal 😎💥

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  10. Robert

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is absolutely delicious and they provide a large portion that is sure to fill you. Servers all have a welcoming personalities and monitor tables to ensure customers have what they need. I highly recommend this quant Italian restaurant.

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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 435 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Molinari's

789 Adams St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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