33 Best Italian Restaurants near Leicester

“Ordered a slice of hot honey chicken and it was delicious 😋 I prefer more of the drizzle sauce on top because its so tasty and i love it has pieces of pickles in it. The slices are huge so its really 2 slices, they cut it in half. Would recommend.“

“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.“

“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.“

“This was our second visit to Via. We love the atmosphere, and the food is good. A few things to note:

On our Saturday night visit they did not have valet parking offered, which was no issue for us since we had a very early reservation, but parking can be difficult.

The meatballs are the best meatballs I have had, however the rigatoni was overcooked. 😞 sadness. The marscapone cheesecake was a 10. The bread service was equally a 10.

It appears that they may use a two waitstaff system which is something that I never understood. Unless one of them was in training? It didn't help our experience, but I will say Connor was the more personable and attentive half and fit the persona of Via best. We enjoyed his unrushed style best.

I love the open kitchen view so if you like that experience ask for a table with a view of the bustling kitchen.

On your way to the restroom you get a nice view of the Gelato case, which is a bit odd, but I am sure they have given that some thought.
All in all a solid 4 🌟. We will be back!“

“Always fresh and delicious!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“The calamari was AMAZING!!!!the Antipasto was amazing with generous meats tuna peppers onions olives salad dressing was so yummy ❤️the staff is warm and friendly ❤️‼️“

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

“The food is so delicious. It is the best veal I have ever had. So very tender. I don’t understand why they are not more busy. The best Italian food in Worcester.“

“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“

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

“Always great service and great food!“

“Wife and I were passing through from northern Connecticut to Worcester to see a concert. It was a night out without the kids and we were looking for a place to stop and have some dinner. We wanted something different than a chain restaurant. We were driving by and saw the sign, so we stopped. We were seated right away. The restaurant appeared clean. The server was very friendly and the food was good. We noticed lots of families enjoying a night out. I would have no problem stopping there again for dinner.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!“

“Delicious food fast service“

“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!“

“Great service! Was busy but that didn’t hinder the attention and care we received! Very clean! Always a great meal here!“

“First time going there. we stopped on our home back to Sturbridge. The owner is such a fantastic guy who shows pride on his business. He explained to us the ingredients and how he care about customers and let me tell you, it shows. The shaved steak and chicken pizza with Alfredo sauce was incredibly good and let's not forget the pizza crust. I'll give this place a 10 out of 10.“

“Food is always great and staff is very friendly and polite.“

“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.“

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

“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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️.“

“First visit to oxfords casual dining this past weekend in Oxford and absolutely not our last. Everything was absolutely delicious, and our waitress was super busy but took good care of us. Also got to enjoy some great music from The Drunken Uncles.“

“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 had a celebration of life for my son last weekend here.
Andrew made sure everything was on point and what I wanted.
I couldn’t have asked for a better server ,Jill. The buffet was great and well worth the price. Clean ,quiet and accommodating.
Thank you Leo’s for making my get together a nice day.“

“I enjoy led a wonderful tour of Italy that includes lasgna, pasta alfredo,and chicken Parm. My wife had eggplant Parm which she raved anout the crispy edges and well cooked center. We also did 2 $6 to go meals we enjoy later. Pasta alfredo and 3 cheese pasta. Yum“

“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!!!“

“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!!“

“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.“