50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lexington

“I have been coming here for fifty years even when I have lived far away. High quality food, reasonable prices, friendly staff. It is a vestige of the Lexington of my childhood.“

“nice place, good meal and quick service“

“Middle of the road Italian food experiance with decent food corresponding with decent prices. It's mainly self service besides the fact of them giving you your food as there is a water keg to get water and seasonings that you nab yourself if u need it. Overall a nice spot to go to on occasion, but not a life changing experiance.“

“Nick's Place consistently goes above and beyond. The food is always excellent, and the people are incredibly kind. Recently, a Grubhub driver forgot part of my order. When I called to ask whether it had been left at the restaurant, someone from Nick's actually delivered the missing items to my house—even though I hadn't ordered directly through them. That's truly exceptional service. We won't order pizza (or calzones or chicken fingers...) from any other place!“

“Had an amazing time last night! We loved the duck wing special as well as the seafood linguini special. Dishes were prepared so meticulously that were just mouth watering. We also ordered the duck breast which was so fresh and not overwhelming. Matt took great care of us at the bar and was so knowledgeable in the menu. His attentiveness and service made the night special. We will be back!“

“Had a private function for 45 at Fiorella's in Concord. The event exceeded my expectations. The service, ambience and space were terrific . My guests enjoyed the food, drinks and cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend Fiorella's.“

“This place is amazing!! The customer service was top notch!!“

“The best meal- great service- Beautiful atmosphere And warm friendly hostess“

“Wow, wow, and wow again! What a treat that my dear friend and I happened upon this GEM! At first glance it doesn’t look like much from the outside, but when you step inside it’s like entering a whole new world. It is elegant and beautiful, a fantastic combination of fine dining with an atmosphere like coming home. Such a quaint spot with the best quality Italian food I have ever had. Cristiano was the kindest server on the planet, so attentive, and so welcoming! As a worker in the food service industry, I was blown away! First off, drinks. To our surprise, Arancini has a BYOB policy (SO COOL! People had brought their own bottles of wine, which Cristiano offered to open and put on ice). Other than that, they offer your typical sodas, some juice, and a variety of sparkling and still water options. Let’s talk food. Right away, they bring fresh, warm, house-made bread, with fantastically seasoned dipping oil. Other than that, we started off with the Caesar salad and the friend mozzarella appetizer. The Caesar salad (despite it being just about the most basic thing that someone can order) was so well put together. It had just the right amount of dressing, and fresh grated, high quality parmesan cheese! The mozzarella app was quite possible the tastiest thing I have ever put in my mouth. Oh my god, it just about dissolved in my mouth. Imagine the best mozzarella sticks you’ve ever had in your life, but the cheese is so high quality and it is freshly battered and friend minutes before it is brought to your table. Never frozen - just made hot and fresh for you to eat. Don’t even get me started on the marinara sauce. Again, clearly house-made and so fresh. I could’ve had it as a soup! For a main meal I had the most delicious fettuccini Alfredo. The sauce was TO DIE FOR. The pasta was perfectly cooked (I didn’t know pasta could even taste like that ). I asked for chicken in the pasta and… oh. my. god. I have no words. I mean I can attempt to describe it but I won’t do it justice. Tender, JUICY, and you KNOW it’s authentic because the chicken was battered in egg. I was drooling before I took a single bite. I also added broccoli and it was SO PERFECT. The whole meal, it was just the best food I have ever had I swear. PLEASE give this place a shot! You’ll probably want a reservation because I don’t think there are more than 10 tables there! It’s small but mighty. Thank you Cristiano for making this experience incredible!“

“Wonderful dining experience, top to bottom, with perfectly executed dishes. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Just ensure you get the Cappelletti, maybe 2 orders (it’s that damn good and will blow you away) and the Tiramisu. We also got the Pizza Bianca with the trio of dips, the snap pea caesar salad, and the linguine - all top notch and so good. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked incredible. The space is intimate without being cramped and the servers are kind, attentive, and helpful with the menu. As a self-proclaimed NYC food snob, I understand why this place is regarded as one of Boston’s best and I will definitely be returning!“

“Went in for my birthday dinner. Service was great and the food was fantastic. Will definitely be back again.“

“My husband and I were celebrating our 45th Anniversary. We had the very best waitress who catered to our every need. She was not only excellent, but was kind, caring and extremely happy for us. Marybeth was great! Look forward to her waiting on us again!!♥“

“Great food and great service! I even got gluten free chicken parm and spaghetti which was excellent! They have a wonderful food and drink menu. Our server Jess was was excellent as well. The manager Nick greeted us when we came in and found us a great table by the window. So the bottom line is, this is a great restaurant and I'm so happy we found this little gem! We will be back!“

“Hands down the best in Davis. Don't think twice about going to eat here! 10/10 atmosphere 10/10 staff 10/10 food 10/10 drinks Don't believe me? Go and see for yourselves! :)“

“The woman who waited on me and my family was incredibly kind. We have a wheelchair bound daughter and I just hope the know how come the made us feel plus the food was amazing. Save room for a cappuccino and tiramisu!“

“Outstanding menu that changes seasonally and with specials. Service is superb! Especially Christina. We love to visit and eat here with goid friends. Never a bad meal. A plus! 10 stars! All quality food! Worth every penny. Love pans cota too!“

“My husband and I went to Il Ponte in Woburn for the first time tonight. Let’s just say it will not be the last. From the moment we walked in right up until we walked out the door it was an incredible experience. We both had cocktails: a Cabernet and falling for you and both were amazing. The bread/focaccia with garlic and oil was a fantastic start to the meal. We got the octopus and a bruschetta to start and they were flavorful and cooked perfectly. My husband had the braised short rib over saffron risotto and he said it was delicious and fork tender. He said the flavor was like nothing he’s ever had and the saffron risotto was incredible and cooked perfectly. I got the special which was a crusted swordfish with asparagus risotto and it was, hands down, the best swordfish I have ever eaten. It was crusted so lightly and the swordfish was cooked to perfection. The portion was so big that I took half home. We don’t usually order dessert but when the server said “pistachio gelato” they reeled me in. My husband got bomboloni and couldn’t stop making all the faces and sounds…it was to die for. Before we finished the owner was making rounds at the tables thanking everyone and making sure we enjoyed our meals. I would give Il Ponte a 20/10 rating. We will absolutely be back again. If you get the opportunity….do not sleep on Il Ponte.“

“Another wonderful family lunch today! Thank you Chris and the Carlo’s Cucina family. My second visit in three weeks. We’ll definitely be back! My new favorite dining spot on my visits to Allston, from the Cape. 👍🍽️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mark N.“

“Excellent food and cocktails! Service was wonderful. The bartender, Bernie, is wonderful! She makes the best Old Fashion I have ever had. It’s a small neighborhood “hole in the wall” vibe. Definitely worth trying.“

“Su buen servicio y la comida es deliciosa.“

“DELICIOUS food & wine, good service“

“Spiga is our absolute favorite restaurant!! We've come a dozen times and it is always the best meal! This particular time, I made a reservation for Father's Day but I accidentally booked it for a week prior - the manager was so incredible and could hear the desperation in my voice, so squeezed us in and made it work by his own kindness, even though the restaurant was fully booked. Our waiter was amazing - the service was incredible from beginning to end and our meal was absolutely delicious and so freshly homemade as always! We cannot wait to come back, thank you Spiga!!“

“Just ordered some yummy chicken bowl AMAZING! Hands down the best food I’ve had in a while!“

“Il Capriccio always delivers! We had delicious food- some apps, mostly fish mains. Fish was fresh and tasty, apps (tuna tartare, mushroom/polenta, lobster/corn croquette) were slightly different from usual choices elsewhere and again, fresh and good. Cocktails were prepared well and service was attentive. Hadn't been in a while, but glad to see standards continue to remain high.“

“The delivery is always speedy and the steak tips NEVER disappoint. So good🤤🤤🤤“

“Best Italian pasta I ever tried!!!“

“Great service and delicious food“

“Da LaPosta is an absolute must go to if you are someone who appreciates great Italian food and service! Mario is a top notch chef who pays homage to his Italian roots by sharing his family's cooking that he grew up on. Every single dish is so fresh and full of flavor. The fresh pasta dish we had was so light and delicate. The pizza with homemade dough was fabulous and flavorful. The eggplant parm app is so good and an absolute must have when you visit. The zucchini flower app with ricotta was so light and tasty. Mario and his team understand how food should be made using the freshest ingredients and keeping everything simple and full of flavor. The General Mngr and wait staff were so attentive, welcoming, and professional. They pay attention to the details, doing things like swapping out your silverware and flatware after each course, which just makes the overall dining experience so enjoyable. Skip the North End and go to Da LaPosta. You won't regret it.“

“One of our favorites! Delicious authentic Italian dishes! Awesome mixed cocktails!“

“Had a wonderful dinner here with my wife and in-laws! You can immediately tell it’s a family-owned spot—there’s a genuine warmth and pride in everything they do.
Stella, the owner's daughter, took fantastic care of us. She was an absolute delight: engaging, attentive, and made our evening feel truly special. On top of the outstanding hospitality, every dish that hit the table was delicious and beautifully prepared.
A real neighborhood gem. We had a great experience from start to finish and will definitely be back!“

“Beautiful interior and food was amazing. The staff and bartenders were very attentive as well.“

“Had an absolute incredible meal - beats any pasta I've had the the north end! You can tell it's freshly hand-made with such flavorful sauces. To find a place stracciatella so locally!We had the stuffed farfalle and the trottole and both were so so good.
Our waitress and the hostesses were also wonderful and attentive. 12/10!“

“Dinner last night was top notch. Our party of 4 all ordered something different and every plate was superb, generous delicious portions and great friendly service. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. You can actually converse without having to talk over all the noise that comes with so many larger restaurants.“

“Great place, great staff and amazing food. Their pizza is as good as it gets.. But it’s tough to decide with so many great offerings.“

“One of my favorite local Italian restaurants! Their homemade pasta is delicious. Their service is fast and their portions are gigantic!“

“Everything about this place is exceptional. The decor is beautiful, plush seating, spacious tables. Our waiter Antonio was personable, patient, knowledgeable and paced our meal perfectly! The food is amazing, everything is made with the best quality ingredients, freshly prepared. Pasta was al dente, sauces were rich but not greasy or over seasoned. Portions are generous, the shrimp on the scampi were large and tender. The Ceasar salad is topped with white anchovies, and the special seafood Florentine was full of large fresh mussels . Even the coffee was better than I've had anywhere. Absolutely try the caramel affogato.... leave room for it, it is vanilla bean Gelato with warm caramel sauce and a cup of espresso with almond biscotti... when you're done dunking the biscotti in the espresso, pour the rest over the gelato...you won't be sorry😃. I live in NY and am sad that I cannot visit here more often. I will be back ....“

“Thank you for a nice chicken parm dinner. It was very good and a nice portion. I'll be back!“

“Excellent food and service!!!“

“Local family owned gem. Great service, Amazing food.“

“Superb restaurant, one of my Top Three Favorites.“

“always excellent food and service!“

“It was our first time at Mario’s on Saturday and you all did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in, the place was warm and festive. Christmas music was playing. Our appetizers were so good. The wedding soup was perfect! My husband had the meatballs with pasta and he loved it. The cannoli’s were delicious. Our server, David, was personable and fun. He knew the menu very well. We definitely will be back!“

“Great atmosphere. Excellent service. Delicious tiramisu & raspberry cheesecake. Very tasty watermelon strawberry sangria. & the absolute BEST chicken limone with fresh pasta!“

“I've only had the subs there insofar. They've been really good. I had a steak bomb. It was delicious plenty of cheese. I also got a tuna sub. I'm picky when it comes to tuna and thes was very good. Definitely white meat . They 're very generous with the portions.“

“This was our first visit. The restaurant has plenty of natural light, space and free parking in back. Our meals were delicious and the portions are very generous! I especially enjoyed the peach panzanela salad and chicken marsala. The service was on point. We will be back!“

“Just had the most tastiest cheesesteak pizza from here. The dough was superb. Ingredients are definitely fresh! Will go back and try again.“

“Fantastic place to hang out to be with friends always a great time and awesome food 😊😊😊“

“Enjoyed a delicious brunch here today - they also serve their regular menu all day. Staff was friendly, beautiful space.“

“Small hole in the wall but Fire pizza!“

“I and my husband had a dinner yesterday and food was delicious, Angelo, our server was excellent, real pro. The restaurant by itself gave us a feeling of the real Italy. Thank you!“