20 Best Italian Restaurants near Harvard

“I saw some guy get a good looking pizza slice and asked for the same thing and it was the best decision I could have made. Absolutely without a doubt whoever made my spicy chicken finger pizza slice was a master cook. My mouth is watering just remembering how good it was. Plus it only took 5 minutes which was great too. Definitely going regularly for slices!“

“We had ordered through DoorDash and it was never picked up. Booooo DoorDash. The restaurant called me to let me know the food was there and the Dasher was not. Thankfully my husband was able to go get it. I couldn’t believe it when a few minutes later, one of the people who works there (Sedona) called me back to say she would drop it off if I couldn’t get it! Talk about above and beyond. The food was fantastic. I had the limoncello with chicken. Sooooooo good. Crispy chicken cutlet, but moist and a delicious beurre blanc. My husband got the bistec and loved it as well. We had never tried this place before but will now be frequent flyers (just not with DoorDash!).“

“Very good lunch spot! Great tasty sandwich! Cute atmosphere.“

“Never been disappointed with the menu choices and even their Specials they offer for day to day afternoon lunch, appetizers in the later afternoon and the evening option of specials and of course their red wine sangria is the best 🍷👍. Thank you also to the friendly atmosphere and staff! Love live entertainment on Wednesday evenings but maybe perhaps On a Saturday afternoon/evening where I would love to sit outside with family or friends! Thanks again ~ this girls loves the sauce too which is why I always make a purchase and the holidays when my husband is able to purchase gift cards for some of his customers ~ woohoo“

“Just came from El Forno. Lunenburg had a pepperoni and pepper pizza. It was by far the best pizza I have ever had since the old days at the European in the northend. Great job Michael and crew always.“

“While we loved the old Giorgio's, the new owners (Karina and Fabio, plus their #1 employee, Bruno) are incredibly nice and make equally awesome (but different) pizza! Plus they have a far more expansive menu! We had the shredded chicken pizza with a half and half dessert pizza (who knew?), and everything was fantastic! I'm happy to add to the sea of 5 star reviews and look forward to sampling more of their menu!“

“I had an amazing experience at Olive Garden thanks to our server, Michael. From the moment we sat down, he was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. He checked in at the perfect times, kept our drinks filled, and made great recommendations that we ended up loving.

Michael’s energy and professionalism really stood out—he went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. It’s rare to get service that consistently great, and it definitely made our visit memorable.

If you’re dining at this Olive Garden, I highly recommend asking for Michael. He’s the kind of server that turns a normal meal into a great experience! Bottomless cheese!“

“Great food, great prices and excellent staff!“

“The food is 10/10. Old ownership wasn’t impressive, but the pizza here is 10/10. Highly recommend !!“

“We were looking for meatball subs, and New London most definitely delivered. I went with the small size grinder, and without seeing the large side-by-side, I could not have told you what size I received. Half of my sub made for a good leftover lunch the next day. Other members of our party had a chicken gyro, and a salad with tuna. The combination of Greek and Italian items on the menu allowed for substantial choices for everyone. My only quibble was that I did not find ice water available to have with my meal. All the beverage choices seemed to be bottled from a self-service refrigerator case, and single use bottled water is something I will go out of my way to avoid. New London was a pleasant place to eat - they have ample seating to the side of the counter where customers place their orders.“

“Great Place always fresh and delicious“

“The food here is delicious and the staff are trying their best.
Entry into this establishment needs to be revamped. Their current system seems to be self seating.
I noticed multiple people enter and stand in the front end, not sure if they should seat themselves, or wait to be seated. Many people stood for 5-10 minutes before being addressed by the staff.
This place either needs a “seat yourself” sign, or a host/hostess table to fix the issue.
When we entered, we stood for five minutes, weren’t addressed by staff, then sat ourselves down. It was about ten minutes after sitting before anyone acknowledged us.

With that being said, the staff were all very friendly.

Slater’s please change your seating system, it’s flawed, chaotic, and confusing.“

“The steak sandwich used to have very little meat, but now it’s perfect! Great portion and really tasty — keep it up!”

“I can tell you guys improved a lot! The steak sandwich is now well-filled and delicious. Thanks for the great service!”

“Big improvement! The steak sandwich now comes with plenty of meat — really happy with that!”“

“Easily my favorite place to eat in all of Massachusetts. First time back in over 10 years and the steak subs are still the best!“

“I would say best pizza in and Around Acton Mass! Ordered a large pie with pepperoni and it was cooked to perfection! No extra condiments needed you can taste all fresh ingredients the garlic! Very well done pizza honestly better than most places in nyc!“

“Wonderful setting near Littleton and Westford. Their Margarita squares are delicious, and the basil is usually in season. My normal go-to is takeout; I've done it for large gatherings before, and the service is lightning fast. Their little cannolis, which typically come with four bite-sized treats, are another customer favorite.“

“I came here with a group at 9pm on a Friday. We were able to put 3 tables together. Our food came out in stages based on what was ready first. The pastels were excellent. I prefer the chicken and cheese. I had the Super Gauchão Burger with steak. OMG it is tremendous--I have to bring half of it home. The X-Burger and chicken salad wrap are great. I tried caldo de cana, sugar cane juice, and it was so refreshing! I have to come back for the fried chicken and the Brazilian hot dog.

Parking: Street parking in a residential neighborhood“

“Get rid of the underage girls on the counter. They take the order incorrectly. Your place is the best in Clinton. The cooks know what they are doing. Don't change anything in the kitchen. Everything is delicious. Other ladies on counter is fantastic! Never had a misunderstanding with them. They are amazing. They read my mind when I call. Next time I call and school girls pick up the phone I will not place an order.“

“It was great, the place serves very good food and reminds me of when I lived in brasil. Its hard to find such a good place to eat here in Massachusetts, and the girl that stays in the front was great and very friendly, she spoke portuguese and helped me because my English is not very good. This is 10/10 absolutely love it“

“Delicious chicken salad wrap! Great service.“