50 Best Italian Restaurants near Avon

“Ordered large turkey sub toasted with lettuce, pickles, tomato and small salami with pickles and onions with Curley fries. Delicious!“

“The hubby wanted to take me to lunch for my upcoming birthday..for our age and for our wallet we always go to lunch vs dinner...we are now already home with the pups in our jammies..so great...now as a self proclaimed foodie, I have wanted to try the food at Alma Nove at the Hingham Shipyard for many years...I am also a huge Wahlbergers show fan...adored their mom Alma on the show and her pal Phyllis...the show is so much fun..binge it if you haven't seen it..anyway...the weather today didn't look too spectacular for a waterfront restaurant but the blue skies showed themselves as we were eating inside...such a terrific location..the shipyard has been revitalized in the last 15 years or so...lots of shopping and dining destinations including the original Wahlbergers Burger Joint...I love this stuff...Dave is like ok whatever...but our experience was lovely..I will say however that my husband and I don't quite fit in the Hingham vibe...and it has a vibe..no shade but it kind of carries an air about it...the people I mean...lol...but we ignored all that and for sure enjoyed lunch..even Dave said how delicious it all was...our server...nice..we typically enjoy banter with our servers...he wasn't about that...all business and he gave us excellent service..but I do have the sense that more than likely the staff has high hopes of gaining maybe a walk on role on Blood Bloods with Donnie or maybe a handshake from Marky Mark when he comes through from time to time...hope for them it happens..fingers crossed...😉..about the food...great bread..seemed homemade but simple..fresh..served with butter that had black specks on it..turns out it was a black salt..interesting..a few drafts for Dave from Mayflower Brewery in nearby Plymouth and I had a lovely Pinot Noir...bottled water on the table..big fan of that..I ordered the Pan Seared Shrimp and Scallops served over a sweet potato risotto , topped with haricot verts(fancy greenbeans), toasted marcona almonds and truffle honey and my date had the Butternut squash Tortellacci with pan seared chicken topped with sage brown butter sauce, pecorino romano, apple cider gastrique and fried sage and chives..wow..we are styling here in the Shipyard...every bite was spot on and a perfect serving for lunch..we enjoyed all of it..dessert..well.of course..they have an in house pastry chef so that's a given for me..chose the Banana Bourbon Bread Pudding..when he returned he also brought a small chocolate dessert..like cake in a jar with whipped cream and a candle...he said they heard someone was celebrating a bday...we never said it so all I can figure is I posted that we were there for my bday and had tagged the restaurant...great social media connection if that was the case...we shared them and they were fabulous...took some photos around the place..ran into folks the hubby knew from Hull..absolutely highly recommend Alma Nove..those that aren't familiar with the background. ..The famous Wahlberg Brothers Donnie and Mark have a brother Paul who is the chef and owner of Alma Nove..named for their precious mom Alma and Nove in Italian means nine..there were 9 Walhberg kids..5 stars from me for Alma Nove.. Open daily for lunch and dinner. .I believe they have live music on Sundays and in the nice weather their outside patio overlooks Hingham Bay...a must try❤️ Mark has famously said their brother Paul is the most talented in the family...I believe that is spot on...“

“Great food and atmosphere. Amanda, Jay and their staff are amazing! Highly recommend!“

“Great. Been there dozens of times.“

“Always amazing food and service!!!“

“Delicious menu items.. the pear salad is delicious and a fabulous starter to share. I had the swordfish over the lobster succotash and it was fantastic.. the succotash alone would be a delight! Highly recommend and we can’t wait to go back. We ended with the flourless chocolate cake and it was perfect“

“Second time. Great food. Great flavors. Great atmosphere. Cooked beautifully. Our server, Liz, excellent! She was friendly, attentive to detail, knowledgeable . La Familia doesn't even come close across the board. poor quality food and poor service.“

“Dinner there tonight and it was excellent. Beautiful room with comfortable dining. Extensive wine and cocktail list. We loved several pasta dishes- bolognese, sausage broccoli Rob, arancini, mussels - all delicious. Great cannolis and tasty ice creams rounded out the night. Service was excellent and free garage parking behind the place is a bonus. Highly recommended“

“The best beef bolognese I have had in ages! Time to buy more!“

“Can’t talk this place up enough amazing old school authentic Italian and a very warm environment whether your looking for a nice cup of coffee or a chicken parm sangy the workers over here always do it right. Killer Sicilian pizza as well!“

“We dined at Campanale’s this evening - it couldn’t have been better. The atmosphere was very festive, with tasteful Christmas decorations, not overdone. The food was great, the waitstaff were friendly and attentive. 🍝🎄👏🏻“

“We had such a great time tonight at dinner with Santa! Santa was amazing and really took the time to interact with the kids. The cookies they provided to be decorated were actually delicious according to my kids. Food was amazing as always. Service was great. Despite it being busy, it was very well managed and not over crowded or overwhelming to the staff. Super impressed and will definitely be looking forward to this next year!“

“I've been going here for 50 years now , this is th best italian rest in the south shore and it's better than the over glorified unhealthy comfort food places with high ratings by a long shot.“

“Pleasant atmosphere, great food, upstairs deck for outside dining, social distancing and great services.“

“We had such a great time tonight at dinner with Santa! Santa was amazing and really took the time to interact with the kids. The cookies they provided to be decorated were actually delicious according to my kids. Food was amazing as always. Service was great. Despite it being busy, it was very well managed and not over crowded or overwhelming to the staff. Super impressed and will definitely be looking forward to this next year!“

“Our high school sports team hosted an end of season banquet at Tutto Bene yesterday – and it was wonderful! The owner and his team could not have been more accommodating. The buffet options were delicious and they also handled two special diet requests. The private room is pretty and can hold up to 60. It was very comfortable for our group of 30 and 30 display area. Although we brought in our own floral arrangements, they had many life-like silk flower arrangements already available in the room.“

“Adrian was the best service we have had in a long time. Great place ask for him if you want great service. Will be back.“

“Good food, friendly staff, affordable for lunch and catering“

“We went on Wednesday night (3/11) specifically for the Wellington and were NOT disappointed. But I wanted to give a special shout out to the staff. When we arrived just before 7 the restaurant was busy not not full. Our server, as he passed our table, said he would be right with us. We waited. And waited. And patiently. Because I could see our server. He was at a table of 7 and I knew he wasn't forgetting or ignoring us. Then he was at a table of 4. Then one of 5. Then ANOTHER that appeared to be about 7 people again. He also had at least 4 two tops. I couldn't see far enough behind me to expand on that count. When he did come to us, an undisclosed amount of time later, he was kind and thorough and not at all showing the stress I'm sure he was feeling. I saw only one other server the entire time we were there and I'm sure he was taking all of the tables in the dining room we couldn't see. I'm sorry I cannot remember our servers name. Both men were bald and one was wearing glasses. Ours was the one without the spectacles. He remained busy through our meal, and we enjoyed the entire thing. Burrata with prosciutto to start, and then a Wellington to split. Both were phenomenal. The drinks were amazing, even with accommodations for one ingredient I am allergic to. At one point one of our cocktail glasses was broken accidentally by someone not at our table and it felt like the entire FOH staff (all 5 of them lol) came to help clean up and make sure everything was cool. They were all so kind and had smiles on, even though I'm sure they were still too swamped to clean up the mess. Honestly, for our very first visit I'm sure I could have been upset at the wait and complained that our server was too busy, but erring on the side of caution I prefer to presume it was either an unusually busy night or someone had called out, leaving the restaurant short -staffed. Kudos to the whole team for working together and keeping positive attitudes on the floor. We loved our experience and look forward to returning.“

“I ordered several items for pickup during a busy weekend. When I arrived at the scheduled time, the manager said they were very backed up and hadn’t made the food yet. I was asked to wait while they prepared it, which set me back about 20 minutes. After bringing out the food, the manager told me he would comp the entire meal. Very classy move. Even better, my family and I really enjoyed all the food. It was delicious!“

“incredible experience from service till desert. now my new favorite restaurant. everything was amazing and highly recommend“

“La Stalla hosted a 50th wedding anniversary dinner for my parents for 50 people in June 2025. Michaela the event coordinator was fantastic and accommodating. We went with the buffet and the meatballs, arancini, chicken parm, haddock, and steak tips were excellent. The deserts of gelato and tiramisu were also fantastic. Everyone commented on how good the food was. The servers were extra accommodating in allowing me to use the television for a slide show. We even stayed past the planned time and the staff let us enjoy each other's company. I couldn't be happier with how the event went and will be coming in for dinner soon! - Sam T“

“This has to be the South Shore's best kept secret! My wife and I were looking to grab a quick meal the other day and stopped by Cannoli's on Whitman's Pond. I've been to the restaurant several time for various functions, but never for dinner. Vinny was wonderful - just the right attention - no hovering, but there when we needed anything. My wife had the chicken piccata and I had chicken marsala. Both were incredible! Plus, it's affordable - around $65 for the two of us (including two glasses of wine!) This will definitely become one of our go to places!“

“First time here and food was fantastic! I got the eggplant parm and it was delicious! Generous portion that I had plenty to take home. Bartender/manager Brian was outstanding and so friendly. Can’t wait to go back!“

“How special and rich is everything“

“This restaurant has been closed since the pandemic. Don’t know how people are reviewing it this year. Particularly the ones with a photo?“

“My husband and I stopped there for lunch while our dog was being groomed. We ordered sandwiches and my husband started to feel lightheaded. We were served and it had to ask for the check and take out containers. Our waitress was an angel from god. She brought the takeout containers and the check and also a bottle of cold water, an empty bag and extra napkins in case he was sick on our way home. We didn’t even get a chance to eat our food. She could be given something for her heartfelt concern which I feel was over and above. She is at the Abington restrained her name is Mary. God bless and keep you safe Mary!“

“A little taste of Italy! Everything was on point 100% from the drinks to the dessert. Espresso martini was the best EVER, the bolognese was the BEST EVER! The chocolate lava cake and gelato was by far the best I’ve ever had! Service, staff atmosphere was all amazing! Can’t wait to go back!“

“My wife and I were thinking about where we could get what I call north-end style pizza, were always getting that pub style pizza which is ok, but I wanted my North-End pizza, you know the kind with the big dough crust and the thin pizza that you can fold over and eat it with a little oil that drips. Wonderful pizza, so we remembered Mario's on 138 in Easton, oh what a feeling 😋. They have such a fantastic menu of all the favorite things and the original owner still comes in and hand makes every meatball Delicious 😋“

“We stopped by with our whole family after a long day in town. Popped off the ferry and stopped by for dinner. The food was fantastic - came out quickly, was flavorful, and good portions. The kids meals were a hit, and the messes were a highlight!

But the service was worth its own review. The two young ladies manning the bar and the counter were working at double time, filling orders, getting waters, pouring beer. It was a great experience, the patio was great for the kids, and we’ll definitely be coming back!!“

“All around great I would definitely take my wife there again“

“Awesome portions“

“I really like the food, also they cooked the way I like it. Thanks for serving MA“

“I just had the most amazing grilled octopus ever!!!!! Tania makes the best espresso martini I've ever had!!! This is my new favorite place.“

“I stopped on my way home for a couple of pizzas and an appetizer. As usual, they got our special order pizza right and done perfectly. We have been many times to this Bertucci's and have always been satisfied with either dine in or carry out. The staff is always accommodating and pleasant. We will be back!!“

“From the Hostess to the Servers, staff was pleasant and professional. The food was exceptional!“

“Incredible pizza! Great eggplant Parm. The Short ribs are amazing. Plus the staff are super attentive and friendly. Love this place!“

“My first time ordering from them. The food was good, bacon cheeseburger and fries. On the website it says that you will get fries and coleslaw with any order, but when I got it there was no slaw. I called and the person on the line was very condescending, as if I was lying to get some free slaw. Long story short what I ordered was good, the fries were delicious and the burger hit the right spot. But didn't appreciate not getting what I was promised and treated like a looney when I ask for it.“

“I usually don’t like reviews but I just had to this evening I called in the order and used for about to close in a few minutes but you still took my otter and I thought that the food wouldn’t be as good as it generally is that it would be called something would be wrong But I’m telling you I still give you a five star and I wish I would’ve left more of a tip the food meaning I added stuffed haddock with mashed potatoes and broccoli and everything is still fresh and hot I love you guys thank you so much for a perfect meal ??“

“We had a retirement party at Sorelle in their function room and it was amazing! Lexie made the planning so easy, food was delicious, room looked amazing and staff was excellent. I highly recommend Sorelle!!!“

“Our first visit was on 12/10. We were greeted with such friendly staff! The Christmas displays and decorations were beautiful! The restaurant looked so magical! Our waitress Kysha provided us with exceptional service!! She was so nice, personable and efficient! The food was delicious and we enjoyed the yummy strawberry margaritas and cappuccinos! What a wonderful time and experience! Thank you!“

“Came to Amelia’s for Easter dinner. This was my first time there and I was not disappointed! Everything was wonderful, from the cleanliness of the restaurant, to the decor, to the food to the cappuccino. But what brought it to perfection level, was our server, Kayla. She was on point, friendly, patient and an all around lovely young lady. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!“

“We held a surprise Birthday party for my brother last week 12/7 at the Braintree location. From the first inquiry to walking out the door our expectations were beyond what we hoped for. We wanted a simple get together with immediate family for the reason that my brother has cancer and hasn’t been able to be around to many people at one time. The staff, especially Ruth and Nick were overly accommodating to our needs. The day went as we hoped and a fun family day was had by all who attended. Our server ( I believe her name is Marissa, please forgive me if that is not her name) was a blessing, she was so kind, helpful and pleasant!! Although logistically your restaurant is not close to us we have been there before and will certainly return again. Thank you for being as kind and understanding to our needs to bring our family together ❤️“

“We order atleast 3 sometimes 4 times a week food ALWAYS PLEASED with the order Fast Delivery and Pleasant Friendly taking orders on the phone. Our Favorite Place ❤❤ THANK YOU !!“

“I have been coming to the Italian Kitchen for a very long time even after the change in ownership. The taste is the same but lately I’ve seen a change in the eggplant parmigiana. The portion is smaller and It’s slices not stacked It used to be a square with multiple layers enough to share. Not the case anymore bring back the old way or you’ll lose customers“

“I stopped by this Italian deli and ordered an Italian sub. It was really good — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients. That said, it was a little different than what I expected. Instead of the traditional lettuce, tomato, (sometimes banana peppers) and oil, it came with chopped tomatoes, white onion, and pickles. Not quite the Italian grinder I grew up eating, but still delicious in its own way. Overall, I’d give it a solid 7 out of 10 — mostly because I can’t help but compare it to the classic version I’m used to. Definitely worth a try if you’re open to a unique take on a classic!“

“So nice not to have to go to the North Shore for amazing roast beef!! Thank you!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ high recommended The best pizza in town“

“I had a salad, and my daughter had a burger and fries. I feel like you can't really mess up a salad, but you can mess up fries. That's what happened to my daughter's meal.

We ordered for pickup and when it was time to eat. My toddler struggled to eat the fries, they were so overcooked and hard for her to chew.

Everything else was good, though. I just assumed we caught the line cooks on a bad day. But... Who knows?“

“Excellent food. Excellent specials. Caprese salad so fresh. All of the salads are a meal in themselves. Best chicken parm. Best chicken Marsala. Steak tips so tender with garlic mashed and sautéed spinach. Bartenders are so friendly and fun. Wait staff are awesome. Get there early. Fills up fast! Tommy and Mollie. Joe and Lori are greatest bartenders. Jocelyn and Jess and Paola are best waitresses“