Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Greater Boston

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Updated 05 May 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Greater 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!

Piccolo Nido

4.9

4.9 (322)

$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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Peter

Dined 5 days ago

It was good to be back at Piccolo Nido after several months. It’s still great. The welcome, the service and especially the food. The marinated portobello mushrooms were delicious. I decided to try the spaghetti and meatball special. The sauce perfect, the meat balls were among the best I have ever had. My wife enjoyed pasta with a mushroom cream sauce, For a quiet well prepared meal you can’t beat piccolo Nido.

Molinari's

4.9

4.9 (543)

$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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Bill

Dined 1 day ago

Always a good meal in a friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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4.8

4.8 (33)

$31 to $50

Italian

Newburyport

About the restaurant

Italian soul food Inspired by family, friends and a twist on tradition.

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Edward

Dined 4 days ago

Superb food. Every dish was great..the lobster ravioli is incredible! The restaurant is small, thus a bit loud, but in a lively non-obnoxious way. Service was excellent. Just a top notch restaurant!

Vinny's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (743)

$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.

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JanetVIP

Dined on 26 Apr 2025

The food is really good and lots of options. The service was pretty slow and we were there over an hour before our entrees came out. We were two people and shared on appetizer that was delicious.

Leonessa

4.9

4.9 (1242)

$31 to $50

Italian

Yarmouth

About the restaurant

We warmly welcome you to Leonessa- an Italian-Inspired Kitchen & Bar on beautiful Route 6A in Yarmouth Port. Husband & Wife team, Chef Owner Diego Mota and Owner & General Manager Taylor Amara bring exceptional scratch made regional Italian cuisine and impeccable service to this iconic neighborhood. Combining the best of food and beverage of Italy along with the influences of its bordering neighbors coalesces into a dynamic, modern and elevated culinary experience. Chef Diego and Taylor's dream to pour their true love and passion for food, beverages, and hospitality is realized with every service. Reservations are for tables in each our four unique dining rooms while the Bar welcomes guests on a first come first serve basis. Please note that we do our level best to accommodate seating/area requests but they are not guaranteed. We also kindly ask that parties arrive together so that everyone can enjoy their time with us. Thank You.

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Emily

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent! Great service, creative and delicious dinners

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Popular dish

Prime Beef Steak Tartare

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Salmon Crudo

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Leonessa's Own Steak Au Poivre

Tosca

4.9

4.9 (3595)

$50 and over

Italian

Hingham

About the restaurant

Tosca is the flagship restaurant of Eat Well Inc. Open for dinner only, Tosca is located on historic Hingham Harbor and offers creative regional Italian cuisine focusing on fresh New England flavors and local, seasonal ingredients. Constructed in the 1910 Granary Marketplace building, the award-winning restaurant boasts a theatrical setting with exposed brick, imported tiles, mahogany woods, and an open kitchen from which executive chef Divino Costa takes center stage.

Tosca can also provide a setting for business dinners and meetings to weddings and showers to anniversaries and birthdays. Whether you choose the Classic, Rustic look of The Wine Room or the sophisticated, continental flavor of The Salon, it will set the stage for a grand event or intimate celebration Contact Event Manager Kari Buttkus at 781-740-0800 for details.

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Lisa

Dined 1 day ago

From start to finish everything was delicious Our server Brook was so attentive without being intrusive We all enjoyed our dinner drinks and dessert

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SIRLOIN MEDALLIONS

Brava Cucina

4.9

4.9 (94)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Brava Cucina, where we bring the authentic flavors of Italy to your table. Our menu features freshly made pastas, artisanal craft cocktails, and a highly curated wine list showcasing exquisite Italian varietals. Whether you're joining us for a casual dinner or a special celebration, we offer a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements our bold, yet comforting, Italian fare.

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MeganVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic all around- food was outstanding and great service. The espresso martini was beyond!

Daniella's Cafe & Market - Danvers

4.9

4.9 (1763)

$30 and under

Italian

Danvers

About the restaurant

HOMEMADE ITALIAN DISHES, SANDWICHES, SALADS AND DESSERTS
Our made to order take-out menu has been updated and reflects all of your Daniella's Cafe favorites including TRUFFLE FRIES!! Also, our "Family Dinners" are now able to be ordered any time of day! Did someone say Tenderloin and Risotto for lunch?? Yum! We still have our cases stocked with Prepared Foods and Pastries available for purchase in our Market. Don't forget to snag that bottle of White or Red to complete your Italian experience. Remember our motto EAT PASTA...DRINK WINE...BE ITALIAN!

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gail

Dined 5 days ago

Everything here is delicious and consistent, great service.

Via Cannuccia

4.8

4.8 (498)

$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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Marsha

Dined 2 days ago

We had yet another fabulous brunch at Via Cannuccia. their pastry is fabulous with many choices. The frittatas are light with interesting combinations of spices and ingredients. People are friendly, and service is good. Overall, an excellent experience.

Rossetti Restaurant of Lynn

4.9

4.9 (2617)

$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!

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Erinn

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful meal, exceptional service, great vibe. Love this place!

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Popular dish

Chicken "Margherita"

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