30 Best Italian Restaurants near Holden

“Absolutely love this place one of the best places I’ve ever been to the food is great. The service is amazing.“

“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.“

“Great dining experience, authentic Italian food and great service.“

“My first visit was today. I ordered the veal parm pasta dinner and a side of toasted ravioli. Omg! Delicious. Called in the order for pick up. The place was hopping, service excellent and great vibe. I definitely will be coming back“

“Always fresh and delicious!“

“Thanks to Live To Eat Food for the reminder to visit Nuovo Restaurant in Worcester. I hadn’t been back since around the time they opened—10+ years ago—& let me say, they did not disappoint. We arrived around 6 PM, & the place was buzzing with at least three Christmas parties going on, so we grabbed seats at the bar. We started with some excellent martinis, then moved on to appetizers (after the bread, of course). We had the fig–mascarpone stuffed phyllo dough & the best chicken lemon orzo soup—truly unmatched anywhere else in the city. For entrées, he had the lobster pappardelle special, & I went with pasta in vodka sauce with meatballs. We were completely stuffed but still couldn’t resist ordering the blueberry-crumble cheesecake to go. Despite how busy they were, the service was great, & everything we had was spot-on.“

“Had a fantastic meal at Via Italian Table! Chef Andrew did an incredible job. The food was outstanding from start to finish. The pasta was especially delicious, perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. You can really tell he puts a lot of care and talent into every dish. If you’re looking for authentic Italian food and a great dining experience, I highly recommend Via Italian Table!“

“I visited here December 4, 2023. I had a delicious scallop and haddock mix over fettacchini with a spicy sauce that was to rave about. Not sure when I will get to Worcester, MA again but I will definitely visit La Cuchina. As a bonus, my server was a gentle soul, Michael. Extremely attentive and generous with his time and suggestions. He is expecting his first child, so if you are so lucky to have him serve you, please be generous, as we all know the expense of a new child. Michael have a blessed day! -James Dalton“

“Dinner on Wednesday, chicken special was amazing. Dinner Thursday was the antipasto and pizza special! Best pizza I have had in awhile. The cheese was delicious and we ordered the Mama pizza, ricotta, eggplant, cheese, and meatball. We asked they add red sauce and they did. Both of us enjoyed it. Waitstaff both night were there every time you finished something, polite, attentive and it was a pleasure to see quick service. After COVID most restaurants don’t have enough help, not here, no waiting at all. Food was a 10 out of 10!!“

“Great nice place. Good service , great food. Great gravy and fresh pasta. Nice bread too. Nice vino. Cabernet“

“Never disappoints! Always delicious. Feels like home.“

“Attended bridal shower and it was perfect from beginning to end. Everyone complemented the food, service was excellent and all flowed so smoothly. Will be back to try out the restaurant!“

“Always great service and great food!“

“Delicious food fast service“

“Visited Oli’s Italian Eatery today Sunday October 20th, 2024 with sister-in-laws and a cousin. Arrived for noon, seated in back, the restaurant was clean and spotless. We all ordered something different, Haddock Fish Tacos (there were four) Baked Haddock with Rice Pilaf, Shrimp Scampi with Linguine and Seafood Saute & Angel Hair. All meals were served hot and in large portions. We took home and our waitress was very pleasant. Support your local small restaurants and I give this dining experience five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️.“

“Palace Pizza went above and beyond in supporting the Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers youth program. Their kindness helped us celebrate our young singers after a big concert, and the food was a huge hit with the students and families. The pizza was delicious, fresh, and perfect for feeding a large group. Even more importantly, their willingness to support local youth and arts programs shows the kind of community spirit that makes a real difference. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity and highly recommend Palace Pizza to anyone looking for great food and a business that truly cares about its community. Thank you for supporting our young voices! - Mr. C“

“Honestly delicious food here and great service! I was in the mood for spaghetti and meatballs while my partner got lasagna! It was really good! The salad was okay, didnt hit like it did when I went years ago. Breadsticks pretty good! Our waiter was really attentive and kind!“

“I had the meatball sliders.... absolutely delicious! It has been forever since I've had an authentic Italian meatball....I will definitely look for them in the future!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We celebrated our 35th anniversary and my husband’s 56th birthday at Joey’s Bar & Grill in Worcester, and it was perfect from start to finish. The staff went above and beyond — multiple people came by to thank us for coming, especially when they learned we had driven two hours to be there. That kind of genuine hospitality is rare and made the night extra special. Dinner started with warm homemade bread and oil for dipping. Scott had the braised short ribs, I had the steak tips with grilled veggies — both were absolutely delicious. We ended by sharing the most incredible strawberry shortcake with homemade grilled biscuits, lemon curd, strawberries, ice cream, and whipped cream (with a candle, of course!). 🍓✨ In a city with so many options, Joey’s was truly the best choice. We’ll definitely be back — even though it’s a two-hour drive, it’s absolutely worth it!“

“I called yesterday to inquire as to space for a graduation celebration in May. I was really stressed because I was planning this now, instead of months ago. But Andrew was wonderful! He calmed me down and was very accommodating with my requests. I am looking forward to celebrating my daughter's accomplishment at Leo's.

Review #2: 5/22/26
We had our daughter's Graduation Celebration yesterday at Leo's and it was done really well. Andrew had contacted me the week prior to go over the menu and everything we discussed tasted great. Gillian took care of our party and she was friendly and attentive. We were able to split the bill three ways, and she made it all work out in everyway. It was such an easy process from beginning to end - I would highly recommend Leo's Ristorante for your event!“

“We were just passing through today, as we don’t live in MA. Coming from a medical appt, we wanted to refuel before hitting the road again. We stopped into the Diner, 4 of us, hungry & ready to eat. We were pleased with the large and varied selection of food offerings. This alone would have made it a pleasant experience, but we’d also like to mention what made it fantastic. Warm customer service with a smile! Also, after learning more about this business, we see that they help their community with offering free meals on Thanksgiving and they also help those who are less fortunate. We also learned they are a well-known stop for essential workers, staying open even in difficult weather. We appreciate this, as our son is a plow driver and an essential worker. The portion sizes were more than adequate and the eggplant lasagne tasted like it came from a high-end restaurant. The only disappointing thing is that I wished we lived closer!“

“The food is amazing, the staff is lovely, and I cannot recommend this enough!!! Get the egg rolls you will not regret it!!!“

“Best Homemade Meatballs and Homemade Sauce on the Planet 💯❤️“

“My Server John was fantastic. He was very friendly and attentive. He took my order in a timely manner and saw to it that my meal was served hot and as ordered. My Black & White Pizza was delicious and filling. I have been dining at the Black & White Grille for many, many years and have rarely been disappointed.“

“For the price for one container is $22 is pretty expensive plus it’s extra charge if you want garlic naan. Personally, I would go buy Indian food elsewhere where it’s not as expensive for the portion size. Though the butter chicken was really good. We got the mild, which was the perfect creaminess and flavor. The chicken was tender as well. The goat curry was also delicious and definitely had a more meater fatty taste. The garlic naan is a good size and it was cooked not too dough or not too dry. The samosas were crispy on the outside, but still soft on the inside filling and the sauce went well perfectly“

“This place is the definition of comfort food. Every time we order, the food arrives hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. It’s consistent, friendly, and just makes for a perfect, easy dinner. Thank you for always making such great food and amazing experience. You guy are the BEST!!!“

“I spent time trying to figure out how to review rhis place, first time and I'll give it an A+. oredered from grub hub and it was so fast!I was done eating suringnthe delivery window. I ordered cuz my kidsonwanred Chicken Parm, it was made from tenders but so delicious! cruspy tenders and the sauce was just right. I'll definitely order again.“

“Amazing food and such friendly service! Highly recommend!!!!“

“10/10! The staff make you feel like family and are truly the best!! They always go above and beyond and the food is amazing!!“