Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Boston

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Updated June 05, 2026

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!

Piccolo Nido

4.7

4.7 (362)

$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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John

Dined on Jun 13, 2026

The food was excellent and Nido and the staff were delightful. Would definitely return because we felt at home

Vuolo's

4.9

4.9 (302)

$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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VanessaL

Dined 4 days ago

What a gem! Tucked away in a neighborhood, the unassuming restaurant was a perfect place to meet up with friends that I haven't seen in years. Food was authentic and delicious, home made pasta, everything fresh. Wine selection was great. Service was friendly and on point. Will definitely be back.

Rossetti Restaurant of Lynn

4.9

4.9 (2693)

$31 to $50

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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Bethanne

Dined on Jun 17, 2026

The staff and waitress were so amazing. They were friendly, helpful and professional. Food was FABULOUS Can’t wait to go back

Fioritaly Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (916)

$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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RoseGold

Dined on Jun 12, 2026

Lovely neighborhood restaurant, lovely people, excellent service

Via Cannuccia

4.9

4.9 (755)

$30 and under

Italian

Dorchester

About the restaurant

Home Made Italian Deliciousness – Trattoria & Bakery

⏳ Table Time Limits:
🍽 Parties of 1-2: 1 hour 30 minutes
🍽 Parties of 3-5: 2 hours
🍽 Parties of 6+: 2 hours 30 minutes

We reserve tables as well as bar seats

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For parties of 8 or more, we kindly ask that you email us in advance at viacannuccia@gmail.com so we can discuss the best dining options for your group. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, we prefer that large parties choose one of the following:

✅ A family-style dinner, with curated options starting at $75 pp for dinner and $60 for brunch (not including tax or gratuity)
✅ Pre-ordering ahead of time based on our menu
✅ Placing the entire order at once upon arrival so the server can go over specials and ensure a seamless dining experience

These options allow us to provide the best service and ensure your meal is as enjoyable as possible. Thank you for your cooperation, and we can’t wait to welcome you soon!

Warm Regards,
Via Cannuccia

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David

Dined 7 days ago

Best restaurant in Boston. So amazing every time. The Chef’s Caesar salad is the best salad I’ve ever had every time I go and it varies by season, so you can get a new best salad ever every few months. The specials are always excellent as is everything on the regular menu. Thank you!!!!

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Margherita Small

Molinari's

4.9

4.9 (699)

$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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ErynnGold

Dined on Jun 10, 2026

Food is incredible and service is friendly! We will be returning very soon!

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4.8

4.8 (4204)

$31 to $50

Italian

Waltham

About the restaurant

Il Capriccio Ristorante serves a constantly changing Northern Italian menu featuring local products with an award-winning Italian wine list. Though long considered a local secret, Il Capriccio has been the number one Northern Italian restaurant in the greater Boston area. We have a lively lounge and bar where the full menu is also available. For over 40 years Il Capriccio has been dedicated to providing a fine dining experience in a comfortable setting.

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MicheleGold

Dined 4 days ago

I’ve been dining at Il Capriccio for many years, and it’s always superb. I’ve been to quite a few five star restaurants around the world, but I always come back to Il Capriccio for unpretentious, creative, and exquisite food.

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Fettuccine Carbonara

Sorellina Boston

4.8

4.8 (6060)

$31 to $50

Italian

Back Bay

About the restaurant

Sorellina, helmed by Chef Owner Jamie Mammano, redefines Italian-Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary twist. Our restaurant showcases regionally inspired dishes that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Italy and the Mediterranean. Complementing the delectable fare is an exceptional wine selection, curated with hidden Italian gems that elevate the dining experience. At Sorellina, we pride ourselves not only on our exceptional cuisine but also on our sophisticated service. Our team strives to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, ensuring that every guest feels pampered and well taken care of

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NicoleGold

Dined 2 days ago

Came in for an early dinner last night with my mom and we were blown away! The food was incredible we both have celiac and we enjoyed every single course as though we could eat without restriction. They had warm gluten free rolls for us, the Bolognese was incredible and we shared the scallop dish which was so fresh and delicious. Our server Mary Ann was wonderful, very knowledgeable and attentive. She took charge of our meal knowing we had a show to catch and made sure everything was timed accordingly. She even had a few plates split for us to share! Overall we felt so welcomed and taken care of and we can't wait to come back. Thank you team!!

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4.9

4.9 (237)

$31 to $50

Italian

Wakefield

About the restaurant

Offering classic Italian dishes, Bellinos Trattoria is a family owned and operated spot that emphasizes the freshest ingredients in a warm and friendly setting. Diners can choose from a large array of house wines and drinks, and the dinner and lunch menus are expansive and designed with something for all. Sample the specialty pizzas of Bellinos Trattoria that include the classics such as margherita and white cheese, or dive into the heartier entrees and specialty dishes such as the saltimboca or pork marsala. Noted for pasta dishes, the menu features a stunning array of combinations unique to Bellinos Trattoria such as ravioli rimini or pasta Norma.

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JamesGold

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent Food, good menu selection, service from Marcella was EXCELLENT! Great to have the open air and view of the lake. We will be back soon!

Ravello Italian Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (682)

$31 to $50

Italian

Watertown

About the restaurant

Ravello Italian Kitchen is a cozy gem of a location on the intersection of Watertown, Belmont and Cambridge serving fresh pasta and seasonal Italian cuisine. Executive Chef, Jeff Cincotta crafts delicious northern Italian cuisine worthy of a Boston North End restaurant. The menu is seasonal highlighting produce from nearby farms. The full bar features specialty cocktails and local craft beer. The wine list focuses on small producers making minimal intervention wines from Italy and surrounding regions.

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Debra

Dined on Jun 17, 2026

Food was delicious!! Good variety - good service.

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