25 Best Italian Restaurants near Holden

“What a great place. Owner greets you at the door. And it begins. Have been there once before in the warm weather and loved it because besides the food, which was on point, they let my ( well behaved ) dog sit with us outside. Tonight did takeout for six and between the cocktails at the bar while food came out and the nice guitar player, another great experience! Got to love a place where the owner is greeting you with a hardy smile and exuberant hello as she manages the restaurant floor!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“My husband and I went here for the first time, and the food exceeded our expectations. My husband got the chicken Caribana with shrimp added, and I got the haddock stuffed with crab and whipped loaded potatoes. The taste of the food was so good. The appetizers were amazing as well. My husband got the sweet chili chicken tenders, and I got clam chowder. The waitress was very attentive and kind, and the cook is blessed with amazing cooking skills. I hope more people visit this gem because it is so good. The seating and inside of the restaurant is so cozy and laid back.We will definitely be returning.Parking: There is a small parking lot next to the post office, it is convenient.“

“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!!“

“There are not many choices for restaurants in the Rutland and Spencer areas. I find black & white has an extremely diverse menu. And it's almost impossible not to find something that you like. Definitely a place worth going to the ean get very busy. Best make reservations if you can. Particularly on weekends. They do have some options such as prime rib that are only served on certain days of the week. Overall, a very good restaurant with lots of choices. I recommend it.“

“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.“