10 Best Italian Restaurants near Gloucester

Short & Main Italian • $$
36 Main St, Gloucester

Customers` Favorites

Margherita Pizza Slice
2 Dozens of Oysters
Jersey Girl Pizza
Bruschetta Olive
Oyster Shells

“Warning! Avoid sitting at one of the two-top tables against the wall of the bar area. The guests who stand there waiting for a table to open up are directly above your head. You will hear each and every word of their conversation projecting directly down onto you. Extremely distracting and loud. It looked like sitting in front of the open kitchen would be the best spot!

Anyway, after seeing the nod in NYTimes, we went for the pizza. Fungi was fabulous with that touch of lemon, and a pillowy, semi-charred crust. Could’ve used a touch of salt. Wish we would’ve ordered a second pizza as one feeds one hungry person. Yes it does take 45 mins.

Apps: All 3 oyster varietals were extremely fresh and delicious. Beet and peach salad was tasty but needed more pistachios for texture.

Overall a top notch spot for pizza & oysters under one roof. I wouldn’t call it mind-blowing as some reviews suggest, unless it’s your first time eating artisanal wood-fired pizza.

Lastly and unimportantly, there was an un-well woman in the lobby when we first arrived who clearly wasn’t there as a patron. As my partner and I entered she shared some unsolicited observations with us regarding our physical appearances. Very bizarre and most likely an anomaly.“

3.9 Good77 Reviews
Tonno Gloucester Italian • $$
2 Main St, Gloucester

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Octopus Tomato Fregola & Grilled Bread
Fried Calamari with Cherry Peppers
Oysters by Joey Ciaramitaro
Orecchiette with Sausage
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Margherita Flatbread
Grilled Swordfish
Grilled Tuna Steak
Veal Saltimbocca
Seasonal Risotto

“The food is excellent WE HAD CHICKEN AND Stake every thing that we had is excellent“

4.3 Superb104 Reviews
Causeway Restaurant Italian • $$
78 Essex Ave, Gloucester

Customers` Favorites

Mussels & Calamari Marinara
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
Whole Belly Fried Clams
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Baked Stuffed Lobster
Grilled Octopus Salad
Bowl of Fish Chowder
Causeway Special
Seafood Marinara
Fried Calamari

“We have been coming to Gloucester for 20+ years and just happened to find this gem. The food was fresh and plentiful and the staff was out of this world. This restaurant has now been added to our yearly list of places we visit. Thank you for a wonderful experience. A+++++++++“

4.6 Superb229 Reviews
Lobsta Land Restaurant Seafood • $$
84 Causeway St, Gloucester

Customers` Favorites

Lobsta Land Bouillabaisse
New England Clam Chowder
Gloucester Seafood Stew
Native Haddock Chowder
Ahi Sashimi Tuna Tower
Crispy Coconut Shrimp
Fisherman's Platter
Coconut Fried Shrimp
Lazy Man's Lobster
Side Caesar Salad

“Had a ladies night with my girls tonight and we had the best time! 3 of us are bartenders from another North Shore dive bar and this place was our jam. The staff were all so delightful! Both the inside bartenders and the one outside bartender took a picture for us (how annoying are we!?) and didn’t bat an eye and the food was perfection. Drinks were on point. We all can’t wait to go back. Run to this place, especially if the weather is nice. You will not regret it.“

4.5 Superb164 Reviews
Uncle Frank's Pizza & Subs Italian • $
214 Eastern Ave #2, Gloucester

“Great pizza a there steak bombs are wicked good. Fresh food. Fast service . This is my place to get pizza at“

4.3 Superb51 Reviews
Poseidon’s Italian Kitchen Pizza • $
99 Western Ave, Gloucester

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Caesar Sub
Sicilian Cheese Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Steak Bomb Calzone
Steak Bomb Pizza
Steak and Cheese
Pepperoni Pizza
Cheeseburger
Chicken Parm
Onion Rings

“service was great pizza was delicious“

3.7 Good69 Reviews
Sclafani's Italian Bakery Deli • $
49 Washington St, Gloucester

Customers` Favorites

Muffaletta Grab N Go Sandwich
Caprese Hot Sicilian
Speck & Burrata
SM Hot Sicilian
SM Napoletano
lg Italian

“As always, everything is fresh and delicious. Great service, and great selection of products too!“

4.7 Superb27 Reviews
Leonardo's Pizza Pizza • $
273 Main St, Gloucester

Customers` Favorites

Pepperoni Pizza
Deep Dish Pizza
Chicken Fingers
Cheese Pizza
Pizza Pot Pie
Lasagna
Italian
Salad

“They have the best pizza in the world! Actually I haven't had anything that I could complain about here. Food is excellent and the staff is very friendly!“

3.7 Good50 Reviews
Vita Bella Ristorante Italian • $$
109 Eastern Ave, Essex - 5.1 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pan Seared Scallops w Truffle Mushrooms
Chicken Piccata
Baked Haddock

“First impression was great! Lucky to have restaurants like this around. My son and I went for dinner. Food was great. I’ve traveled the world. I know good food. The bartender Bret was extremely attentive. Waited for nothing. Quick service, meal came right on time. Not much more to ask for. It was 5 star to us. Add to the list!

Addition to first review. Have now been many more times and this is now the go to restaurant when I want great food, great atmosphere, great bar, and great people. This is one of my favorite restaurants now. Will continue to be my trusted go to!“

3.7 Good99 Reviews
Blue Marlin Grille Seafood • $$
65 Eastern Ave, Essex - 5.42 miles

Customers` Favorites

Clam Strips and Haddock Combo
Oysters on the Half Shell
Grapenut Custard Pudding
Fried Clams & Calamari
Seafood Cameron Alex
Fisherman's Platter
Petite Filet Mignon
Fried Seafood Plate
Carrots and Zucchini
Fried Clam Strips

“excellent restaurant and bar!…. nice people my issue is the fact when I was leaving this evening I was absolutely eaten alive by mosquitoes… is it just me?� I never in my life been swarmed like that“

4.4 Superb93 Reviews

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