29 Best Italian Restaurants near Auburn

“So Jen B or as our family has termed her, BAB, or Jenny from the BLOCK is an amazing waitress!! This lady deserves a medal for her customer service and respect she has for the LGBTQ community!We were there this past Saturday in town for a concert for our son Olly. This place was busy as all get out and she was ON IT with our food and drinks. She also has a deep respect for people who just want to be who they are. My kid had a picture show up on his Facebook memories pre-transition which also happened to be my fave pic of little him. We showed Jen B and we all had talked about this journey about life and identity. She was so accepting and great at her job.The food and drink was amazing and prompt considering how busy it was especially. Olly loved the mocktails!We look foward to visiting again if our travels take us anywhere in that vicinity again!“

“The server we had last night was the biggest jerk and should be fired. We left after being clearly discriminated by your staff. We’ve been coming here for years but will never be back after yesterday’s experience. Ricardo was a complete jerk and should not be in the restaurant business.“

“We were pleasantly surprised how great this place was. We stopped off on our mini road trip. Will was very friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend coming here. Great greek salad and pizza from our personal experience of what we ordered. Huge menu! Enjoy ?“

“Great place to eat in Worcester. A lot of menu options with something for just about everyone. Portion sizes are big enough to ensure you get to bring food home with you. Some interesting twists on conventional dishes as well. Servers were super tentative and always accommodating. Great place to go with your friends or family. Parking is hard to come by there, however.Parking: Big parking lot but very tough to find a space. May have to wait 10-15 minutes for one to open up.“

“Fabulous Product Run by two Italian brothers, the pizza is fabulous. Not like pizza you usually get for take out. The crust was done perfectly. They use san marzano tomatoes as the sauce. The toppings choices not the usual you get at other places. Different cheese choices also. I can't say enough how pleasantly surprised we were with our meal. Tip: Get the calzone. Definitely worth a try. You won't regret it. Thanks“

“Stopped in with friends who have been here before but it was our first time and we were very impressed! Hard location if you don't know you might drive right by, small inside but don't let that fool you. The portions were great. The staff was so nice and very informative. And the choices of food had a great variety. Loved the specials as well! Loved that it's a scratch kitchen. Everything came out hot and perfectly cooked! The best part though I have to say is the home made carrot cake!“

“Hidden gem in the city. Owner takes great pride in his work as someone who’s been in the business a long time you can tell. Can’t recommend enough. Girls in the front were more than helpful and on point even though it looked hectic. Thank you for bringing me back to a place where food was food and people were people.“

“The server we had last night was the biggest jerk and should be fired. We left after being clearly discriminated by your staff. We’ve been coming here for years but will never be back after yesterday’s experience. Ricardo was a complete jerk and should not be in the restaurant business.“

“We hired Bird’s Nest Italian Street Food truck for our daughter’s college graduation party this weekend. It couldn’t have been any better! We had food for 63 people served right in our driveway. Working with Michael was a cinch. We exchanged some emails and booked a deposit easily online. He promptly answered any questions I had. Everyone loved the selection and commented how fun it was to have a food truck at the party. It also gave my husband and me the opportunity to enjoy time with all of our guests. Everything was provided, we just needed a trash can for disposal of the paper boats and utensils that our guests ate clean! We loved the experience and I highly recommend them if you’re looking for a stress free party!“

“My first time at Via's recently and I am impressed! Although pricey, which is to br expected, the food all had amazing flavor profiles. I absolutely loved the ricotta ball with crustinis, the blend of cheese with the honey topping was the perfect bite. The chicken orzo soup was quite possibly the best soup I have ever had in my life! So flavorful and rich! And the drinks were perfection. To top the night, we had the Gelato cones, and the Gelato it's self tasted like it was straight from Italy. Creamy, but light, indulgent and flavorful! I can't wait to come back!!“

“Stopped for lunch before going to an event at DCU Center. Intended to go to Boulevard Diner across the street but there was no room. Parkway was a great alternative. We had a group of 6 including 2 children and we were seated and served promptly. Great food and great service and much more room than the diner across the street.Kid-friendliness: Great place to bring kids. Very kid-friendly.“

“After three visits, Voltutno has become one of my favorite places for pizza! There are lots of options when it comes to the menu! I've been trying different things each time and have yet to be disappointed. The ingredients that are used here are super fresh and high quality! The service here is also next level, the staff are very kind and attentive, and will make you feel at home here!There is a buy one get one free pizza deal on Mondays and Tuesday too! It tends to get crowded those evenings but still a great deal!“

“Had the steak tips, they are phenomenal! I grab lunch at Shrewsbury house at least 2-3 times a week on my lunch break. They are the best, the food is always good and the staff is extremely friendly! I highly recommend you give this place a try“

“Great place for a quick lunch. Salad, soup, and pasta servings are generous. Sandwiches are very good. Fresh soups made daily, staple is checked orzo and there are new soups daily too. Sandwiches at $6/7, soup is $3/6. Sold soup and sandwich meal for $10 - can't beat it.“

“We had our wedding rehearsal dinner/welcome party upstairs at Nuovo in August of 2022 which included almost 100 people. We could not be happier with our choice!!! The food and drinks are excellent and the staff are so hard-working and friendly. The owners are phenomenal and genuinely care about the happiness and satisfaction of their guests. We discussed our vision for the evening with Loreta in advance and she sure did help us achieve it. We had our own bar and servers, as well as a solo live singer we hired who they were easily able to accommodate. Loreta was incredibly responsive, kind, helpful, and patient. My family and I have also had dinner here and we just can’t say enough about how wonderful our several experiences have been. We will absolutely make the trip to Worcester to go back. Huge thanks to Loreta and all the other amazing staff for helping us create beautiful memories. We would HIGHLY recommend Nuovo to anyone!!“

“Their pizza is okay, a bit pricey for what you get. I didn't care for the flavor of their dough, and I thought they were skimpy with the amount of cheese they add. You shouldn't see more pizza sauce then cheese on a pizza. I guess they're just not for me. My bf however got a calzone and loved it. To each their own“

“This location is a treasure trove! My go-to order and fave is the french toast with banana foster. The personnel is quite amiable! It is a great family-run business! You won't be let down if you visit this place, I guarantee it! Do try it out! You'll become a regular, just like the majority of their clients and us!“

“I used to stop in at this deli twice a week 24 years ago. I had recently moved to Massachusetts from Texas in 2000 and I wandered into this deli on my walk home. I told them to pick something good for me every time I came in and I quickly worked through the menu. These lovely people and the amazing food are still a highlight of my time in Massachusetts. I am so happy they are still open. I am looking forward to coming back and having another grinder!“

“I've been craving some good ole diner food since I moved out of New England. While waiting for my Dad, to have a procedure done at one the UMass campus's. I decided to stop here for breakfast! So glad I did!! The food was excellent (Corned Beef Hash & Eggs), and the staff, well they are super friendly, and super inviting! The atmosphere is just like that of a nice old-school diner! I highly, highly recommend stopping in and giving this place a try!! Totally worth it!“

“Polite & Professional Wait Service.Very Clean & Nice Set Up.Our Waitress (Brie) Polite & Attentive!Our Dinners Contisted Of Chicken Parmesan& Chicken Florentine.Both Dishes Were Prepared Very Well.The Sauce Or Gravey Was Very Good!I Think The Chicken Breast Could Be A LittleThicker With The Parmesan.Secondly! If The Chicken Was SearedOn The Grill And Then Baked.Would Had A Nice Flavor & ColorTo The Dish.Overall! Very Happy With Everything!“

“I wish I could give this place ten stars! The guy working was awesome and you can tell he truly cares and loves what he does! We stumbled on this place by accident as we are from Pennsylvania and we’re just bumming around town looking for stuff to do! The pizza was great, and we will 100% come back here any time we’re in town! Thank you so much!!!“

“Tried for the first time the other night- half potato skin half steak&cheese pizza- was thoroughly impressed! Very tasty, tender, seasoned steak and the crust was almost to good to give any piece to my begging dog (ultimately giving in and he approved). Price was right, called in and ready in the correct given time (20 minutes). This will now be our regular pizza place!“

“Very good pizza and excellent turkey grinder. We ordered pick up and they had the food hot and ready for us to grab right on time. Pizza was a very good version of Greek style, so a slightly thicker crust. The turkey grinder was toasted with a ton of thick slices of deli turkey and the lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion were all fresh and crisp for a great sandwich. A large grinder is definitely two meal's worth! This isn't mind-blowing amazing food, but what they do they do very well. I would be happy to order from again.“

“My husband and I sat at the bar. Bartender was great. Very attentive, great personality. Interacted with a few waitresses that were all very personable! Food was on point. We had classic calamari which was cooked perfect and was lightly battered. Very tasty. We both ordered the Nashville chicken tacos and they were amazing! Dessert drinks were delicious! Apple martini and skrewy White Russian. Highly recommend!!“

“We went on a busy Saturday night, it was busy but good. I tried a XO Chocolate Martini, it was strong and basically tasted like straight up vodka with a hint of chocolate. They took that drink back and made me a strawberry daiquiri, that was much better. My sirloin steak tips were cooked to perfection, and the mashed potatoes were good as well. All in all a great place to eat dinner.“

“My brother wanted to meet for dinner this week with his wife out of town...Dino 's...haven't been here since 2005 or so...great waitress...she hung out to chat with us...the Fried Calamari was tasty, the Peroni was nice and cold and the baked ziti with sausages was good...will come back to try their Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana...“

“We arrived at our reservation time and were promptly seated. The main dining room was loud (we had been forewarned). Our waitress was great, we ordered an appetizer and drinks and weren't pressured to place our dinner order. Once ordered our food came out in a reasonable amount of time and was piping hot. Compliments to the chef as everyone one said their meal was fantastic. Would definitely return!“

“I was recommended to try The antipasto from la Scala Restaurant. I ordered the anti pasta salad and Brushetta. Grubhub fumbled up the order a little bit and took the wrong water to my house, when the delivery driver Refuse to take back the food that was not correct.. and to bring back my correct Order, The manager was amazingly nice, and they worked Very swiftly to rectify the mistake and get my food to me. which made me the happiest girl in the world because it was the most absolute best salad I've ever had, on top of the best Bruchetta I have ever had. I will definitely be ordering from them again.I recommend them to everyone.“

“What can I say about Mr. Gregory. We’ll start with my opinions on Douglas. I believe something’s happening here and the town is stuck in the past. Makes me a bit nervous.Now on to GREG. Food was pretty solid, got a buff chick Sandy my boys got some Sandy’s a sampler and a calzone. Everyone enjoyed the eats. Biggest complaint I had is the was no Tim. I’m not sure where Tim was but I would’ve liked to meet him quite a lot. Tim if you’re reading this good jobPBR score 6 out of 8. There is no PBR but you can do takeout and have one if you’d like“