50 Best Italian Restaurants near Marblehead

“Everything about the store is on point! The homemade pastas that you bite into and your teeth feel that little firmness,😃, the flavors that your palate starts taking on, your brain instantly wants MORE! As you savor (and possibly moan a bit to loud lol) the incredible flavors of something as simple as carbonara, w/prosciutto, red onions & Romano cheese. Every visit, including take-out has been 💯% spot on! Mentioning take out, we recently dined outside, and watched the grubbers (grub hub) mad dashes in and out multiple times! We recognized at least 3 drivers, non stop pickup and drop orders, repeatedly! Thank you so much Little Store for your incredible hard work (when no one wants to work and think they should get everything free🤬🤬🤬) You are what America is built on! From the front of the house to last dish washed, you are all a generous team, so it appears from the outside. Great Job! P.S.Your freshness is duly noted!!! There are desserts, lemon mascarpone 🍰 cheesecake (can’t remember if it’s cake or cheesecake…red, red, wine..) Just stupid delicious at the end of a fantastic meal!! And I have had the chocolate torte or something like that…. 😱😱equally as good! I would just ROLL in them if it was acceptable…🤣🤣🤣so yummy!!! Thanks for letting me share my joy of The Little Store… and there legit hardworking staff!!! 👍👍👍“

“Caffe Italia is the absolute best!!!Delicious food,wonderful staff,reasonable prices!!I Cannot say enough good things about Caffe Italia Trattoria & Bar! One is made to almost feel like family.Atmosphere is lovely ,friendly & relaxing.I highly recommend!!“

“I recommend shopping at Fresca Pizza and Pasta. The restaurant offers fresh pasta, a nice atmosphere, and very clean and well organized environment. For example, homemade sauce, great prices, and excellent options for dining alone or with the whole family. Also, they offer excellent service, have a wood-fired oven, and are open until 9 p.m every day. The wood-fired oven makes the pizza incredibly delicious, with a unique and surprising flavor. A great place to spend time with family and friends. They offer a variety of salads with incredible dressing, perfect for anyone looking for a healthier option. For these reasons, I highly recommend this place. It is definitely worth visiting.“

“I love love, love Tony’s Italian restaurant! Being fortunate enough to live across the street from the business, I have thoroughly enjoyed many years of going to Tony’s. Food is totally delicious, and pizza unbelievably delicious! Family owned business, and they are absolutely lovely. I always feel right at home when I visit. I could go on and on, but I just had to say wonderful things about the whole family, and about the wonderful food that I have enjoyed & continue to enjoy ,at Tony’s restaurant. I continue to be fortunate enough to celebrate this great business!??“

“Pizza is delicious and the crust is always surprisingly better than I dare so MOST pizza out there. I’ve had thin, thick, Chicago, Detroit and NY style many times over and this is my favorite crust. So ask for extra marinara on the side to dip it in and enjoooy. The owner or main chef last night and I were sympatico on this. Also he’s a total mensch- ordered a pizza and didn’t realize it was cash only, I had a $20 and he spotted me the rest. So kind, this is why I love small town joints. I will indeed be back as I always have over the years. Also, we then took that pizza and ate it at the lighthouse on the neck and watched an incredible sunset and thunderstorm pass over Beverly. What a special spot.“

“Yummy pizza! We usually get cheese or cheese & mushroom pizza. Note to owner:

When I try to go to your specific website, this pops up on my phone: net::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID comes up with a message, just fyi.

And/Or it would be helpful to post new photos of the updated menu since it has changed offerings and prices.

Everything else is great! 😊“

“A regular go to restaurant........fortunate to have locally“

“Exceptional Italian food. Extremely pleasant and generous offerings. Strongly recommend to family and friends.“

“We went there tonight. The food was delicious. The staff were amazing. We loved everything about this place. Thank you for a wonderful dinning experience. We will definitely be back.“

“Our favorite date night restaurant!! We love Berry Tavern! Great food, great drinks and great service!“

“Took my brother in for his birthday 9/8, the waiter was great the food was great and the atmosphere was great and Linda at the front door of course was also a great woman and funny! Now my brother is taking me back for my birthday 9/16 who needs the nort end when we have this great family Italian restaurant right on foster st in Peabody!“

“The food was great, but what really made this dining experience so phenomenal & memorable was our waitress Fabiola. Such a bright personality that made this night with friends one I’ll remember forever.“

“We had my parents’ 50th anniversary dinner here for a party of 20. The service was impeccable! Shane and Kat were absolutely amazing! The food and drinks were fantastic. Everything cane out perfect from the apps to tge main dishes. It was a beautiful evening to celebrate love and family. Thank you so much for helping to make it perfect!“

“Last night I had the pleasure of visiting Volo Craft Pizza in Swampscott, MA — and wow, what an experience! 🌊🍕 The ambiance right by the water is beautiful, with Boston’s skyline in the distance, and the service made us feel right at home. Owners Pina and Tony are so warm and personable — it truly feels like family when you’re there. Now, the food… absolutely incredible. Having grown up with New York City parents (and with my own background working in a pizza restaurant), I know good pizza when I taste it — and this was next-level. Their Detroit-style Double Trouble pizza with hot honey was out of this world. 🍯🔥 The Caesar salad with fresh-grated cheese was crisp and flavorful, and don’t even get me started on the cannolis with chocolate chips and lemon — pure heaven. 🍋🍫 I’d happily drive 35 minutes any day for this. The pizzas are clearly made with love, and I can’t wait to bring my parents back to try it. If you’re anywhere near the North Shore (or even if you’re not) — do yourself a favor and try Volo. Highly recommend! 🙌 #VoloCraftPizza #SwampscottMA #NorthShoreEats #PizzaLovers #DetroitStylePizza #BostonEats #FoodieFavorites“

“Did take out. steak tips were perfect. Mixed veggies which I don’t normally like were fresh n crisp but whoever cooked the roasted potatoes? 🤔😟 apparently didn’t sample as they were barely cooked. Meatball appetizer as always the best I’ve ever had“

“Went for dinner Sunday with my son and had one of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time. From the Service, the bread in that oil was amazing to the shrimp scampi and the tiramisu. Highly recommend!!!“

“Gallo Nero is truly one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. The food is absolutely incredible—every dish is beautifully prepared, full of authentic flavors, and made with exceptional attention to detail. Chef Idi does an outstanding job, and it really shows in the quality of every meal.

The atmosphere is warm, elegant, and welcoming, making it a perfect place for both a special occasion and a casual dinner. The service is equally impressive—friendly, attentive, and professional from start to finish.

If you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine with outstanding food, excellent service, and a wonderful dining experience, Gallo Nero is a must-visit. Highly recommended!“

“Delicious food! Always willing to help the community.“

“The most amazing dinner experience we’ve ever had! Theresa made us feel like family and even kept my 7 year old laughing and excited the whole meal. Her food takes you right back to Italy and it’s made with so much love. We traveled from Texas and tried it on a whim - WOW best meal/experience of the whole trip. I am forever grateful for the meal and kindness you gave to me and my family. Please don’t hesitate, just jump in and try her place today!“

“Excellent service and food“

“I can only say that Old Tyme Italian is the best. The restaurant, the staff, the food all excellent. My family has had a few functions there and no complaints ever. We highly recommend it.“

“Great atmosphere and great food! Everything was great! Will definitely be back“

“I want to recommend this restaurant. The atmosphere is nice. You can enjoy delicious food. The staff provides nice service. This restaurant gave me a good lunch.
The menu items I ordered were Linguine e Polpette and Saltimbocca (Veal). If you are a fan of Italian foods don’t miss this restaurant.“

“Thanks for all you do to help my husbands veterans project each in year Beverly. Your food is delicious!“

“They accommodated us as a large group (14) for an after wedding dinner during their busy October season. Food was great. Service was excellent! Serving size was good and price was surprisingly modest for our large group.“

“I only wish they had WiFi I took an uber and could not order one to go home. I had to have a family member call one for me. In this day and age when people want to be responsible they make it very hard😩“

“Piccolo bowl huge and delicious“

“My son has special needs and we were treated with such kindness. I’m so thankful for the service provided and giving us a larger table to eat at so my son doesn’t get burnt. Heather is compassionate and made my heart smile! The food is beyond superb and there is no doubt that Logan and I will be back soon! ❤️“

“Excellent food great service. Good food portions.“

“Always a wonderful appetizer, main course, and dessert here. Our family has been coming for over a decade. I especially love that they serve cassata cake, as it’s one of my favorite desserts. Fried calamari is a go-to. Their pizza is amazing. Gnocchi and meatballs are so good!“

“very good food..... so good I had to get more take home for later.“

“I recently visited this pizzeria and had a great experience overall. The pizza was absolutely delicious—fresh ingredients, perfectly baked crust, and rich flavors in every bite. You can really tell they care about quality and authenticity. What made the visit even better was the staff. They were welcoming, friendly, and very attentive without being overwhelming. The service was quick, and they made sure everything was just right throughout the meal. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy good food with friends or family. I would definitely recommend this pizzeria to anyone looking for tasty pizza and excellent customer service.“

“Food is always good Whose Muddy Shoes very entertaining“

“I have tried salads, subs, multiple pizzas, wings & dinners all were fantastic. Reasonably priced, owner super friendly. Easily best pizza in Beverly as well as Best pizza ever. Meatballs are unbeatable size quality I could go on and on.“

“Fantastic first experience! The quality of the food and the care that went into the flavor and presentation translated from the open wood fired kitchen to the plate to the palate. I was feeling a bit run down when I arrived but I left fully charged and completely satisfied 💯“

“Never disappointed at Capone’s. Chicken parm is the best! Also love their chicken Marsala! Good service and atmosphere!“

“Our extended family celebrated an 80th birthday Sat. There were 14 of us & our Food was delivered all together & hot. Not easy with a large crowd. The food was varied & each dish was perfect! Huge shout out to our waitress Savanna 💕 So attentive, friendly with excellent service.“

“Great Fast Service. Great Food. 6 Stars 🌟 Six“

“I took my wife to Magia in Danvers on December 8, 2022. I have been patronizing many, many Italian restaurants in the area for many years. However, I can tell you that going to this one was an unbelievable experience. Here's how I would rate this Restaurant. Service: 10/10 Food: 10/10 Cleanliness: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Menu Choices: 10/10 What else can I say. I was greatly impressed with the service and the food. In passing, I mentioned, to the folks at the desk, that I was there for the first time, and it was my wife's birthday. What do you know, the server brought over a few Canoles with a lit candle. How considerate was that!!! My recommendation: Give this place a try. You will not regret it. If you have any special food requests, they are very accommodating. A truly wonderful group of people. By the way, they actually know how to make Veal Parisian correctly with exceptionally tender veal. Their Salmon is also great!! Give it a try. You won't regret it.“

“They don’t care about the people working The has the worst people working in the kitchen“

“thank goodness for 5 Sons (& the lovely, beautiful-hearted Jen in particular) Entire staff is awesome & the food is just beyond. 😋“

“Highly recommend the pizza; it features all very fresh ingredients. The staff is very friendly and the environment is very comfortable! Great to bring the kids!“

“Amazing service! Great food and drinks! Antonio was AMAAAZZZING!!! He’s the best server ever!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️“

“Unbelievable food, I am very picky about food, I was on the hunt to find a delicious chicken parm. Without a doubt if you have not been to this establishment. You have not had the best there is to offer. Huge portions cooked perfectly. Wife tried a pizza and true to form also amazing. Marco’s is a lock. Get there and enjoy the best authentic food you ever had.“

“Needed a pizza later in the evening right before they closed. It came out perfect. Never heard of the place and never been to Swampscott more than a handful of times. I will definitely be hitting the place up again.
Bring cash for tipping!!!“

“Amazing amazing service my Mr. Adalath Khan and Hussain. They understood my taste and what I wanted to have and suggested me Qasim Chicken over Rice and Salad. I haven’t tasted anything such before coming here. Anyone who missed out on the Qasim Chicken is missing out on something Amazing and delicious. 5 Star for life.“

“Scott and his crew are a welcome staff to this place. Had an awesome toasted Italian today with some pizza and a few other items to boot. Great service, clean place, excellent food. Can’t wait to go back!! Good luck Scott, you’re going to kill it!!“

“500 Ocean is a beautiful property with some amazing amenities. It is in a great location, surrounded by ocean views, restaurants and very accessible to the T, literally right below the building. My husband and I had a great experience living here and had rarely any issues. The main issue we had at move-in was addressed and we were even offered a small gift for the inconvenience. I love the maintenance staff and they are always so pleasant and helpful. One of my favorite parts of living here was having an in-house fitness coach/ personal trainer- Cienna Jade! She is so amazing to work with and has really helped me along my fitness journey. It was so convenient having her come to the 500 Ocean gym, which is one of the best gyms I've seen in an apartment home. She conducts 1 on 1 sessions and will literally work with you on scheduling a time that's convenient for you as well as offering group or couple sessions! Overall, very pleasant experience!“

“buen servicio la comida deliciosa las meseras buena onda“

“We visited for the first time on Easter, and we will be back soon. Shout out to our awesome server Nick!“