Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Boston

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Updated July 05, 2025

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

4.9

4.9 (327)

$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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MicahVIP

Dined on Jul 16, 2025

It was fantastic. And the house red was excellent and affordable.

Molinari's

4.9

4.9 (564)

$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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ThomasVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Pizza was awesome. Cocktails were awsome. Service was awesome. Get the bruschetta! Chicken parm is awesome enough for two.

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Popular dish

Chicken Parmigiana

Vuolo's

4.9

4.9 (238)

$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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DianneVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Great food and service. Sat at bar and the staff is always so friendly and talkative

Via Cannuccia

4.9

4.9 (540)

$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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AndreaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Most delicious breakfast I’ve ever eaten. The service was great, and the food was amazing.

Brava Cucina

4.9

4.9 (114)

$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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KathleenVIP

Dined on Jul 17, 2025

My first time visiting but I will be back. The food was wonderful, prices were reasonable, service was great.

Sam's Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (137)

$30 and under

Italian

Woburn

About the restaurant

Sam’s Kitchen a long desired dream is now put into motion. With a prodigy in the kitchen, only special homemade quality foods are to be delivered. With Italian cuisine experience since 1988, head chef Samuel Azevedo promises to provide nothing but the best tasting food whether it be a take-out, sit-in or catering order. Be the judge and make your way down to Sam’s Kitchen!

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KimVIP

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

This restaurant by far is a hidden gem. We have been here multiple times and have never been disappointed. Service is friendly quick and efficient. Food is cooked to perfection and comes out of kitchen fresh and hot. I’m a sucker for the fruitti de mare loads of seafood in a spicy fra diavlo sauce. My husband always gets the veal parm and it is delicious. We dined with friends who got the eggplant parm special and had to take half home the portion was huge and her hubby had the chicken parm which he devoured Homemade focaccia bread is unbelievable. If you’re not dining here you don’t know what you are missing out on. Keep your the good work and thank you Renata for your impeccable service

Vinny's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (748)

$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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Kerry

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

Overall, it was a great dining experience. Our only critique is that we ordered two chicken dishes, and the chicken was a bit dry/overcooked. The pasta and sauces, however, were delicious.

Giulia Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1874)

$31 to $50

Italian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.

Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.

Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.

Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

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John

Dined 2 days ago

Truly exceptional food. Imaginative combinations of ingredients. A great pleasure to dine here.

Trattoria Pulcinella

4.8

4.8 (633)

$30 and under

Italian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Trattoria Pulcinella is a nice family run business; we offer a lot of specials from our native homeland of Naples, Italy.

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Lisa

Dined 5 days ago

Omg visiting from Florida and have heard about this establishment for years...... Finally made it in..... On my birthday no less...... Not disappointed.... Service from Amanda was beyond belief.... Her mom Maria class act will be a difficult act to follow however people rest assured once she hangs up her heels Amanda will fit the bill hands down........ I have recommended family and friends and hope they will abide....... Many thanks to Trattoria

Coppa

4.8

4.8 (1280)

$31 to $50

Italian

South End

About the restaurant

A neighborhood favorite known for its cozy atmosphere and inventive Italian plates including house made pastas and wood fired pizzas. Tucked away on a quiet street in Boston's South End, Coppa offers a delightful fusion of traditional Italian flavors with a modern twist in an intimate setting. James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer's expertise is evident in the carefully curated seasonal menu that showcases the best of fresh regional ingredients.

Much like the food, the beverage menu changes continuously. From craft beers to expertly crafted cocktails & mocktails, each sip 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. Currently offering reservations inside and outside (weather permitting).

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Stephanie VIP

Dined 5 days ago

Skip the north end and go here. Unbelievable pasta and small plates.

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