Delfino in Roslindale is a standout neighborhood Italian restaurant known for its warm, welcoming vibe and consistently delicious food. The open kitchen adds a homey feel, and the attentive staff makes you feel like family. Signature dishes like the lobster ravioli, veal parm, and bolognese are packed with flavor and generously portioned. The quality rivals that of pricier spots in Boston’s North End, making it a local favorite. Be prepared for a wait, especially on weekends—it’s popular for good reason, and they don’t take reservations. Well worth the visit.
Kimberly A Morales
I love sitting at the bar and watching the chefs do they're magic. Just amazing all around
James Garde
If you're looking for true Italian, this is the place! My wife had the seafood pasta and can't stop talking about how great it was. I had the chicken parm, and it was made to perfection with the most tender chicken I've ever had!
codi covel
The chicken parm was amazing and the gentleman who seated and the servers were great people
sean wall
Nice as always
Geno Johnston
Do not... Trust me....
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Can’t wait to try other dishes. The open faced lobster ravioli I found it too rich, could not taste any special delightful flavor except for too much cream, it was like a cream soup, too strong for my stomach, really overwhelming… Next time I may try a pink sauce, or different seafood specialty. First time there and was expecting a more warm Italian vibe with maybe soft Italian songs. Tiramisu ok but messy presentation.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Bianca Amanini
Wish the lights were a bit brighter lol but food and service was great!
Wheelchair accessibility: There is a small step at the entrance and the aisles don't seem wide enough for wheelchairs
I love Delfinos. I usually get their bolognese and my husband the porcini mushroom pasta with shrimp. We have also tried their fish, beef and veal. All amazing. Our favorite dessert is the tiramisu!
ALWAYS a fantastic meal!! we have been coming here for years. They have been in business for over 40 years. They have their own garden on the rooftop of herbs. Tonight I had the sirloin with mashed potatoes and the fresh vegetables. My husband had the Bolognese, which is always a winner with Veale in it. For appetizer, we had fried oysters with a coleslaw.. It was not your regular coleslaw.!!! For dessert, chocolate bread, pudding with a huge helping of homemade whip cream! Unbelievable look at the pictures Can’t say enough about this place.
Parking: On a popular night, you may have to drive around This is a busy area, it’s called Rosendale Square
Wheelchair accessibility: It looks to me that it would be a little bit difficult for a wheelchair it’s a very small quaint place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Open Faced Lobster Ravioli, Fresh Fish of the Day, Linguine with Clams Scampi Sauce, Delfino's 14 Oz Aged Sirloin Au Poivre
Slitel
Best veal parm I ever had...
only was amazed at a $6 charge to get linguini pasta vs the pasta on menu. Wow on that front. No excuse here on that except to screw the customer out of six bucks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
María Pérez
Food was delicious and service was friendly. This is my new favorite Italian restaurant in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diem Allis
This restaurant was excellent! When we walked in, it was packed. The only 2 seats were at the bar. It was fun to watch the kitchen at work from the bar seating. The teamwork to prepare each dish was fascinating to witness. We ordered the caprese with prosciutto. It was delicious. The tagliatelle carbonara and bolognese were both amazing as well. We skipped dessert but would definitely come back here to try other dishes. The stuffed pork chop look really yummy as well. The portions were extremely generous. I had enough leftovers for another meal. The service was professional, friendly and attentive. 5/5 all around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bolognese, Caprese Salad
Donnan Huggler
Top place to eat in all of Boston. Great wine too. Tbe streaks are to die for. Tbe salads, the seafood, pasta, bread. Everything, Including dessert! Great consistent cooks and servers. Owner present nearly every night. PRIMO
Delfino in Roslindale is a standout neighborhood Italian restaurant known for its warm, welcoming vibe and consistently delicious food. The open kitchen adds a homey feel, and the attentive staff makes you feel like family. Signature dishes like the lobster ravioli, veal parm, and bolognese are packed with flavor and generously portioned. The quality rivals that of pricier spots in Boston’s North End, making it a local favorite. Be prepared for a wait, especially on weekends—it’s popular for good reason, and they don’t take reservations. Well worth the visit.
I love sitting at the bar and watching the chefs do they're magic. Just amazing all around
If you're looking for true Italian, this is the place! My wife had the seafood pasta and can't stop talking about how great it was. I had the chicken parm, and it was made to perfection with the most tender chicken I've ever had!
The chicken parm was amazing and the gentleman who seated and the servers were great people
Nice as always
Do not... Trust me....
Can’t wait to try other dishes. The open faced lobster ravioli I found it too rich, could not taste any special delightful flavor except for too much cream, it was like a cream soup, too strong for my stomach, really overwhelming… Next time I may try a pink sauce, or different seafood specialty. First time there and was expecting a more warm Italian vibe with maybe soft Italian songs. Tiramisu ok but messy presentation.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Wish the lights were a bit brighter lol but food and service was great!
Wheelchair accessibility: There is a small step at the entrance and the aisles don't seem wide enough for wheelchairs
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Fried Calamari, Rigatoni Boscaiola, Chicken Parmigiana, Creme Brulee
Serviceable but expensive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I love Delfinos. I usually get their bolognese and my husband the porcini mushroom pasta with shrimp. We have also tried their fish, beef and veal. All amazing.
Our favorite dessert is the tiramisu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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ALWAYS a fantastic meal!! we have been coming here for years. They have been in business for over 40 years. They have their own garden on the rooftop of herbs.
Tonight I had the sirloin with mashed potatoes and the fresh vegetables. My husband had the Bolognese, which is always a winner with Veale in it. For appetizer, we had fried oysters with a coleslaw.. It was not your regular coleslaw.!!!
For dessert, chocolate bread, pudding with a huge helping of homemade whip cream! Unbelievable look at the pictures
Can’t say enough about this place.
Parking: On a popular night, you may have to drive around
This is a busy area, it’s called Rosendale Square
Wheelchair accessibility: It looks to me that it would
be a little bit difficult for a wheelchair it’s a very small quaint place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Open Faced Lobster Ravioli, Fresh Fish of the Day, Linguine with Clams Scampi Sauce, Delfino's 14 Oz Aged Sirloin Au Poivre
Best veal parm I ever had...
only was amazed at a $6 charge to get linguini pasta vs the pasta on menu. Wow on that front. No excuse here on that except to screw the customer out of six bucks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was delicious and service was friendly. This is my new favorite Italian restaurant in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant was excellent! When we walked in, it was packed. The only 2 seats were at the bar. It was fun to watch the kitchen at work from the bar seating. The teamwork to prepare each dish was fascinating to witness. We ordered the caprese with prosciutto. It was delicious. The tagliatelle carbonara and bolognese were both amazing as well. We skipped dessert but would definitely come back here to try other dishes. The stuffed pork chop look really yummy as well. The portions were extremely generous. I had enough leftovers for another meal. The service was professional, friendly and attentive. 5/5 all around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bolognese, Caprese Salad
Top place to eat in all of Boston.
Great wine too.
Tbe streaks are to die for.
Tbe salads, the seafood, pasta, bread.
Everything, Including dessert!
Great consistent cooks and servers.
Owner present nearly every night.
PRIMO
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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