50 Best Italian Restaurants near Needham

“Five of us had an excellent dinner with good service. Small to medium place, right in town.

We came on a weeknight and shared some appetizers. Salad, arancini, tomatoes and mozzarella, all excellent. I had the eggplant parmigiana which came with a side of pasta that tasted homemade. The sauce was very good, an important test for any Italian place.

Vegetarian options: Typical for an Italian restaurant. Pasta, eggplant, salads and veggies. Not a huge selection, but two of us were vegetarian and enjoyed our meals.“

“My family makes it there at least once a month. Best mussels on the planet. Bolognese, risotto, chicken parm, rosemary chicken, Lamb shank, something for everyone. Best friendliest staff ever. BYOB makes it even more fun. Daphne, Shannon, Joe, Angel, Dillon…all the bomb!“

“We hosted a noontime bridal shower here for a group of about 22 people and it was the perfect place for such an event. Jose (the event manager) was so helpful and responsive from day one. He was patient and kind and understanding when we needed to make changes to everything from the menu to decor. I couldn't have asked for a better copilot. Fernando, the bartender, was super helpful, going above and beyond helping us with decor, clean up, etc., and pouring tasty mimosas. I didn't catch the chefs name but their food is ridiculously good! We had arancini to start, a little caprese salad, family style pesto and chicken parm and gelato to finish it off. From start to finish everyone loved the meal and service. If you're looking for either a meal out or to throw an event with authentic Italian cuisine, great wine and beautiful ambiance, this is your place. Thanks so much to the Spiga team for making the event run seamlessly!“

“place has unique food, 1 of a kind pita bread and homemade wraps“

“The Greek chicken wrap was amazing! Mainly takeout, small place with a few tables. Nice, clean pizza joint atmosphere, but much better food. A little pricey, but a good value, especially considering that it's in a pricey area.

Parking: Small, free parking lot.“

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

“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! :)“

“We tried pizza Bianca, the famous salad and pasta with aged balsamic, and finally the ricotta cheese cake. Everything was vey good. The favorite dish was the pasta. I scored it 4/5 because I think the food portion was small. But definitely one of the best Italian dishes in the area! 👌“

“The food was so good it didn't even matter that the date didn't go well. Everybody involved in the service was great, John, Helena, and a manager I think. John's guidance was primordial in terms of food experience. The special with the Linguini, Black Bass and Calamari it's out of this world. Even tho it was full I never felt like I wasn't able to comfortably talk with my date. $200 plus tip for 2 apps, 2 entrees, 4 drinks and dessert felt pretty well spent honestly. 10/10 experience definitely coming back.“

“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.“

“Stella’s is absolutely incredible- even the arancini held up during a short drive home! It was incredibly easy to place my order online and loved the happy hour appetizers so I could try two. I was able to try the arancini which were so creamy and crisp and the meatballs which were so flavorful. The chicken parm was served with a garlic sauce for the pasta which I never would have chosen, but absolutely loved!“

“Being 100% Italian also the food was amazing! They started us off with real EVOO to dip Our bread in with salt & pepper you can tell the EVOO was straight from Italy. I started with the arancini special which was sausage and saffron sitting in a white creamy sauce that was absolutely delicious. Then it was a toss up on my pasta dish between lobster raviolis and wild mushroom pappardelle I went with the lobster raviolis in a pink sauce. I never finish my food and I ate ever single ravioli. The portion was good enough for me and the proper way to eat a pasta dish so you don’t have left overs or waste. The pink sauce was creamy and delicious (I even dipped my bread in it at the end). Then I went straight for the dessert and ordered affogato (gelato with espresso) wow amazing not too sweet and not too bitter from the espresso perfect blend. Then my friend and I still were not ready to leave so I ordered a espresso martini and again amazing only advice I would give them is shake the martini more to make it foamy And that was my first experience at Gusto’s I give it a 10/10 Oh and the pizza looked really good that will be my next outing.“

“Excellent people exc food great prices!“

“The food was very tasty, but the overall experience was a little unsatisfying. We had a reservation for 8pm but were not seated until 8:20, after being told it would be 10 minutes a few times. It was extremely loud and hard to hear each other talk, but I guess that speaks to how popular it was on a Saturday night.“

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

“Food was very well prepared and the food runners delivered it quickly. The waiter himself was a bit slow to visit but quick to run off, once with my unfinished beer glass. Didn't even have enough time to tell him I was not finished. Forgot our bread. Asked if we wanted parm cheese then forgot to bring. The open view kitchen is great. Only thing that bothered me from atmosphere was the acoustics. Difficult to hear people talk at the table.“

“Great food, friendly and knowledgeable staff!! Gluten free selection to keep my wife happily fed also which is sometimes hard!!!“

“DELICIOUS food & wine, good service“

“One of the best Italian restaurants I've seen! Great food, the servers are nice and pay attention to drinks, and the atmosphere is amazing. I recommend if you can, sitting in the pizza bar, where they have the pizza oven right in front of you!“

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

“One of the best dining experiences I've had in years. Food serving was well paced, and waitstaff were extremely doting without being overbearing. It was crystal clear to me that the culinary staff know what they're doing as it was some of the best food I'd ever eaten. Would and will return in a heartbeat.“

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

“Just had food delivered for my birthday last night for the first time. Absolutely amazing quality taste and presentation. My husband and I are both disabled so not going out much. We felt like we experienced being there. Delicious!“

“Always amazing food and service!!!“

“Fantastic food and staff. Highly recommend!“

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

“Su buen servicio y la comida es deliciosa.“

“Can’t wait to try other dishes. The open faced lobster ravioli I found it too rich, could not taste any special delightful flavor except for too much cream, it was like a cream soup, too strong for my stomach, really overwhelming… Next time I may try a pink sauce, or different seafood specialty. First time there and was expecting a more warm Italian vibe with maybe soft Italian songs. Tiramisu ok but messy presentation.“

“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!“

“great pizza hot rolls and dipping oil. kid friendly excellent service“

“Great service and delicious food“

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

“Adrian was the best service we have had in a long time. Great place ask for him if you want great service. Will be back.“

“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.“

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

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

“I recently hosted a private party at Gran Gusto in Cambridge to celebrate a very special occasion, and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience. From start to finish, the staff was incredibly kind, accommodating, and attentive to every detail. As a vegan, I was blown away by how thoughtfully they crafted an entirely plant-based buffet menu just for the event. Every single dish was absolutely delicious—flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. In addition to the vegan fare, the team went above and beyond to provide gluten-free options for a couple of celiac guests, making sure everyone could enjoy the celebration without worry. The warm atmosphere, exceptional service, and mouthwatering food made the evening truly unforgettable. I’m so grateful to the Gran Gusto team for helping make my celebration so special. I highly recommend them for any event—or even just a night out. They’re a gem in Cambridge! The only bad thing? Time flew by way too fast—because everything was so magical and beautiful. ✨“

“The food and service was outstanding. We were greeted by the owner,John Testa, he oversees the whole operation. Huge portions, a well balanced plate (not too heavy on the pasta) the Italian Chop Salad for two can feed four. The waitstaff are friendly and efficient. Looking forward to going back .“

“This place is excellent and very happy to have it in my town. Very clean and well organized store at affordable prices. Every product in this store is of high quality.i always get the Sicilian pizza slices and a fresh loaf of Scala bread. The cold cuts and homemade Italian sausage and subs made to order are all excellent. Try the meat sauce . Alfredo’s is a winner“

“The food was fantastic!! We couldn’t believe we had never been here when we have literally lived 3 mins down the road for the last 3.5 years. I got the lobster and shrimp scampi and it was so delicious. My husband got the lamb rack and he also thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was good and quick, and our waiters were friendly. The only thing I didn’t like about the restaurant was that it’s really small, so if it’s crowded, it’s REALLY crowded, cramped, and LOUD. There was a table next to us seating about 10-12 60 something year olds for a birthday, and they were extremely loud. Yelling, hollering, laughing super loudly. After a day at work this was overstimulating and overwhelming for me. This was supposed to be a date night for my husband and I but I’m not so sure we will be going here for a date night again. Maybe just a casual drop in. It doesn’t have the somewhat quiet vibes that an anniversary dinner should have ? I guess these people didn’t know the concept of an inside voice. I know it’s their birthday, but try to be considerate to other patrons and their experience. Thankfully they were really only loud before they got their food and after they were done with it. Lol.“

“Absolutely amazing experience! This is a must try for all.“

“Beautiful to see the sunsets while dining outdoors! Seared Scallops over sweet corn risotto was perfect!“

“Late lunch. One of three people there. The other guys there where friendly and great to talk to. They told me everything there is made fresh, and pizza dough is made daily. The bartender Amy was personable, fun, and great! Met one of the owners too. Nice guy. All around great experience and food was excellent.
Highly recommend 👌“

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

“I highly recommend Greg’s restaurant. My best friend from high school Nikki who 41 and I who 41 love to go here . We go frequently. Our favorite. Nikki is in love with the summer picnic salad and literally gets it every single time we go. She knows she likes it so she goes with it kind of like Sheldon on the Big Bang theory. I love this salmon dinner , salmon bowl , grilled chicken dinner , Their veggie burger , the crunchy Chinese chicken salad and both quinoa salads . We went last night and Nikki had piece of strawberry shortcake. It was huge and so good she said . They are noted for their desserts. Bear desserts and meals around! Nikki also loves their clam chowder. Last night dining down in the pub section where we love to go we had the sweetest waitress Britney who said she remembers us cause we go a lot. We’ve had another young lady waitress with glasses couple tones who’s sweet too and a young handsome male waiter who’s awesome too. Greg’s makes best pickles too. Greg’s great place to get a great meal and dessert! We go to the East providence location on Pawtucket Ave.“

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

“Service was amazing. Food was even better. Friendliest staff of any restaurant I’ve ever been to. I live in California and I’m coming back!“

“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!“

“The best. If Im dining out in Rozzi this is the place... So good!“