50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lexington

“nice place, good meal and quick service“

“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.“

“I came here for lunch and had the season special Chicken Pesto Melt sandwiche.Limited drink options but they do offer free water.My sandwich was absolutely delicious. It had two chicken cutlets!They have gluten-free options but also disclaimer that cross contamination is possible as non-gluten things are made in the same spaces.“

“Pretty standard Massachusetts pizza place. Good steak tips and decent salads. Pizza is always perfect. Don't forget your order number! Order online/phone or in person.

Vegetarian options: Salads. Pizza. Fries.

Kid-friendliness: Very casual

Wheelchair accessibility: Brand new sidewalks with ample ramps“

“The head chef is one of the friendliest people I’ve ever met. They are willing to take any requests and make pasta that suits you the most!

I’ve been here plenty of times in the last couple of months and it’s always blown my mind because of how good it is

I fully recommend this place if you’re looking to have some freshly made, flavourful pasta that’s made with care and consideration“

“I got the margherita and the tomato pie for take out and was blown away by both! It was not your typical NY style pizza, but something much more elevated and unique. The crust was a fluffy sourdough with a consistency close to a crunchy focaccia. I believe the Margherita was made with ricotta, which made it quite creamy yet the crust didn’t get soggy. I can see why reservations book up to months in advance, can’t wait to come back for a sit down meal!“

“Friends I encourage you to try this restaurant for that special celebration. Classy atmosphere, amazing food and great service. This is the sort of independent small restaurant you want to support. Thank you to the Chef and all of the workers there!“

“I always love dining at Giulia, and this visit was no exception. The food is so good, I have to make myself wait between visits. I love telling friends how much I like this place, but then I know that only makes it harder for me to get reservations here. All the pastas are perfectly fresh, seasoned perfectly, finest quality of meats. Appetizers are interesting and remain similar but get shaken up. The staff are kind and knowledgable for recommendations.“

“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!“

“Excellent food, cocktails, desserts, and service.

There’s only a baby changing table in the women’s restroom. Please install one in the men’s room!

Kid-friendliness: Great kid-friendliness and service, but they need to add a changing table in the men’s room. There is one only in the women’s room.“

“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! :)“

“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!“

“Our waitress was amazing! We ordered the ceasar salad and it was delicious. I cannot even begin to tell you how delicious the pizza was. We ordered the I think we're alone now pepperoni pizza and it was the best tasting pizza. We will be back very soon!“

“I had the whole grilled black bass with herb greek yogurt with fennel conserva and the NO ABV (zero proof) Garden Party; green tea, basil, lemon, pineapple mocktail. Ended off with Tiramisu. It was a cozy way to break a long walk and a fast.“

“Great food, large portions, reasonably priced! The waitress noticed my son was opening a birthday present and so she brought him a dessert and the whole place sang happy birthday to him, it was very kind!“

“Amazing food and good service. I will go back.“

“Great food and ambience. staff is the best. Love the decor! Can't wait to go back for another dj event!“

“We ordered several trays of catering and pizzas for a family event. Everything was delicious, fresh, and not heavy, with high remarks from a family raised on authentic Italian. Restaurant staff was helpful placing the order and it was ready on time and still hot when we got it home. We live in the city and this is still one of our favorites for Italian.“

“The food was extremely well-prepared; the service was gracious and welcoming. The wine list is outstanding, with many hard-to-find Italian wines. A relaxing, fine dining experience, where you can hear the person sitting at your table next to you.“

“Function room is great. Waitresses are amazing & the food are perfect!!“

“Su buen servicio y la comida es deliciosa.“

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

“Fabulous service and great menu. Reminds us a lot of Mum’s cooking. Highly recommended“

“HANDS DOWN the best Italian food I've ever eaten! Even the drinks were to die for, and I rarely drink. I had a Key Lime Pie martini, and a Pistachio martini...SO good! I drove down from Concord, New Hampshire for a girls night. We're planning another here soon! Give Venetian Moon a try, and be sure to ask to be seated in Louise's section. He was outstanding!!“

“As you step into this restaurant, you are greeted by the fresh aroma of sauce/ basi/ garlic. For me, that's a true sign of a great Italian restaurant. Mary Beth was our waitress, and she did an excellent job taking care of us. The drive is about 25 mins or so without traffic. We've been here several times. Great food, great service, nice people.“

“Never disappointed when dining here. Service. Drinks. Food. All on point! My new favorite spot.“

“DELICIOUS food & wine, good service“

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

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

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

“In town for a quick weekend get away. Found Stella's. I would drive the 2.5 hours from CT for dinner. One of the best Italian dinners we have enjoyed in a very very long time. The zucchini pillows for an app is a can't miss (the basil oil with the red sauce was a perfect way to cut down the acid of the tomato sauce). We split a chicken parm. Amazing. My wife does not like a lot of sauce... which they don't do anyway. Just enough on the perfect cutlet that was very juicy with a generous mozz cheese top. The spaghetti under was tossed in EVOO garlic and basil with I think a touch of chicken broth. Small place, sat outside, great waitress that was the only one on, never left us hanging and never lost her cool when the place was at capacity. Big cheer to the chef. Will be back.“

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

“Best Italian pasta I ever tried!!!“

“Was there for the first time for Valentine's Day. Food was delicious and our waitress was very attentive. We look forward to returning again soon!“

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

“Absolutely amazing food.“

“Entered this place on Friday night and took a seat at the bar. Despite the bustling atmosphere, the bartender promptly welcomed us, acknowledging that she was a bit overwhelmed but assured us she would attend to us as soon as possible. Despite a potential shortage of staff, the bartender remained friendly and attentive, and the food exceeded expectations. I would strongly recommend this place!“

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

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

“Delicious! Chicken Marsala is amazing! Good deal on pricing.“

“So glad I found Sylvios. Working nearby on a long term project and the food is priced right and the quality is top 3 in my lifetime for a pizza/sub shop! The owners clearly have the utmost pride in their work and it shows. Highly recommend.“

“This was a fabulous experience!

We got the last table for a party of 3, and the place was packed. The owner was very visible and moved between the bar, the kitchen and the customers and he was clearly right at home and enjoying himself

The service was very friendly and the food fantastic

I'd definitely go again, and I have recommended this place to work colleagues visiting“

“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.“

“Best food and service ever. We were a party of 12. Discussed and pre-ordered menu selection in advance. The chef was happy to offer choices not on the menu. Best lamb chops and pasta dishes. Perfect apetiser salads and special dessert. Good not expensive wine. So happy we celebrated big birthday here with friends. Very special, cozy atmosphere.

Parking: Plenty on street parking“

“Great service and delicious food“

“This little restaurant is incredible. A friend recommended it to me about five years ago. It was about a 50-minute drive from where we used to live to get there. We took the drive to check it out, and we loved the place so much that we continued to make the trip. We moved and now have an hour-and-a-half drive to eat there, yet we still make the drive. If you want excellent food and portions at more than fair prices, check out Nappi's, and I'm sure you'll fall in love as we did.“

“Thank you for having so many food options! Lunch here is always delicious and I’m happy to feel confident in what I’m getting. It is now lent and you have options to accommodate that and any other dietary need. Thanks again!“

“The food here is the best. Huge options for even the toughest critic. Also have take home & make options. Prices are really good for the amount & quality of the food. I live near some very expensive Italian restaurants & their menus iare skimpy comoared to the choices at Strombolis. The iwner is always friendly, showing his appreciation to his customers. Like in any restaurants even in top notch sometimes an order is wrong but open your mouth & the owner will make it right. Been coming here for years. Atmosphere is like a pizza joint but dont let it fool you. The atmosphere keeps the prices reasonable“

“We ordered takeout on re-opening day. I had the veal parm sub, and we ordered a pizza with pepperoni onion and mushroom, and a rice bowl with chicken and veg. Everything was amazing. Absolutely top notch. I forgot to bring home the pizza, and the owner was kind enough to drop it off at our house. We are so happy to have you as our neighbors and wish you the very best at your new location. We will certainly be regular customers. Thank you!“

“Delicious meal! A wonderful birthday dinner, I had Clams and Linguine and it was delicious. The clams were sweet and huge, the linguine was cooked perfectly. The tiramisu was delicious too. Service was quick and kind. The atmosphere gives off sport bar but better vibes.

My mom is gluten free and they accommodated all her allergies perfectly. The gluten free bread and penne (they only offer penne gluten free) was cooked well and tasted good!“