50 Best Italian Restaurants near North Reading

“This place is KILLING IT...a small family-run restaurant tucked away in the corner of a North Reading strip mall but pumping out big dishes, big flavors and great creativity...the staff is always present, warm and welcoming...keep up the good work !!!“

“My wife loves the surf and turf meal, lobster pie and steak meal always fills up with the coleslaw and lobster pie and is always taking home leftovers,“

“Teresa’s Prime is our favorite restaurant for date nights and family celebrations. We dined recently and were thrilled it was the Teresa’s quality that we always knew. John was very accommodating to our group. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Try the awesome wings or you're missing out“

“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.“

“Wonderful experience at Rossetti. Our first time there. The service is outstanding and the food to die for. Best Italian restaurant I have ever eaten at. Love love love this place. Try it you will not be sorry.“

“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!“

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

“Food, drink’s & service are all amazing!“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“We had a bridal event, and everything was wonderful. The restaurant was beautiful. The food was amazing - including fresh, homemade pasta. Our server, Nick, was excellent and attentive without being disruptive. He event brought non-alcoholic champagne so the children could join the toast, which made their day. Everything was perfect. I would highly recommend this location.“

“Best Italian pasta I ever tried!!!“

“Atmosphere is great and food was amazing!“

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

“Fantastic service - great food! Have never been disappointed.“

“Visiting from California and went here for dinner, what a great decision. The owner greeted my wife and I as if we had known him our whole lives. He was extremely helpful and the food was delicious. The portion sizes are HUGE and the price isn't.“

“Come here all the time and it is by far the best pizza I’ve ever had! Everything is great, from the bread to the desserts. The owners Sonia and Sean are the best!“

“excellent friendly service, delicious food, awesome date place.“

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

“My husband and I made reservations for Valentine’s Day after a wonderful first visit to this cozy spot! Our wait for food was a bit long, but that is to be expected on a particularly busy night. The food and drinks certainly made up for the wait. We had bruschetta to start, which is of course a staple of any Italian spot; it was delicious. I loved the goat cheese on this rendition. For our entrees we decided to get two different dishes and share. I had the vitello saltimboca, and my husband had the heart shaped ravioli, a Valentine’s special. Both entrees were delicious, filling, and easy to share on our appetizer plates. I also loved the drink special for tonight. I feel specials can be very hit or miss, but Ciao Amici did not disappoint. I highly reccomend this cozy restaurant for its fine food, kind service, and comfortable atmosphere.“

“I love The Berry Tavern. It's has a great vibe. Lots of good menu options. The food and cocktails are delicious. The owners and staff are great as well; my favorite night is Thursday because of the music. 👍🏼“

“Victor’s is amazing!!!!! We had a party was last night and the centerpiece was the food!!! Everyone RAVED about how delicious it was, I can’t tell you how many times I mentioned Victor’s on Lincoln Ave. 🥰🥰🥰. You’re the best and well keep coming back for more. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!!!!! 🥰🪩“

“This is our new GO TO place! We are Italian so we are hard to please when it comes our Italian dishes. This place is the BEST Italian (home cooked) meal! You will not be disappointed! Fresh, tasty and service was great also! Make sure you make reservations as they book up quick! You will NOT be disappointed!“

“the atmosphere is cozy and warm. Delicious martini choices. Huge portions for a reasonable price. Would recommend this place to everyone.“

“My go-to spot was too busy for takeout tonight, so I tried this place. I must say their steak tips were amazing and I now found a new go-to place! Delicious!“

“I've been a bunch of times. Never disappointed, everything is delicious.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“We love this local cafe! :)“

“A comfortable, old-fashioned Italian restaurant with terrific food. The antipasto is high quality, with roasted peppers, prosciutto, soppresata, cheese, olives -- one of many perfect starters . The calamari was perfectly fried, with hot peppers fried in with them. Entrees cover all the basics and a few really good signature items, like the veal tower -- veal with little tomatoes and arugula in generous portions. Dining rooms are comfortable, a little noisy. Service good. I have dined here several times and not been disappointed.“

“food is the best on the north shore. tom and Laura are great drivers and staff very friedly“

“It’s our 1st time here food atmosphere and wait staff were awesome me and my husband celebrated our anniversary there tonight we shared mozzarella marinara and a Caesar salad and we both got the chicken broccoli and ziti in a garlic cream sauce ugh so delicious the only thing that bothered me and my husband a little was the loud noise from everyone talking other than that everything else was amazing we are def coming back“

“Order trays of food and a few puzzas for my sons party. Everything was fresh, perfectly wrapped up and ready when requested. To top it off everything was Delicious and everyone raved about the food! Highly reccomend.“

“Food. Service. Atmosphere.. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.. portions sre huge! Authentic and delish 👍👍“

“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!“

“We ordered several large trays of food for a graduation party. Amazing portions for the price, stayed hot after pickup, provided the heating trays and sternos. Pickup was seamless and staff were extremely helpful and courteous at pickup. Everyone raved about how delicious all the food was.. will definitely be ordering in the future.“

“The owner came around and I was so glad she did so I could compliment her on the most delicious stuffed artichokes EVER!“

“Good and service is wonderful!!!!“

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

“Our favorite place! The food is consistently delicious, the service is always outstanding, and it just has a great vibe and atmosphere. We love Orzo’s!“

“This was a great dining experience! We dine out pretty often and like good quality food.. This restaurant hit the mark on everything we like in a restaurant from the cocktails to the apps and all entrees were delicious! Very refreshing atmosphere, bright clean and modern. Will definitely be back again! - Kim Smith“

“Literally everything is good. I’ve tried almost the entire menu and it is all delicious. We usually get lunch here and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. If you want truly authentic Italian cuisine, this is the best place in the area, hands down, nothing else comes close. If you like fried chicken, I recommend the Milano, if you love prosciutto, try the Parma.“

“My granddaughter and I finally made it to Decor restaurant. This restaurant had come highly recommended by many people and It has been on our bucket list for a while and tonight we finally tried it out and we both loved our dinner and desert so much. The Restaurant was very clean and it is also family owned and the owners are lovely people ,we can’t wait to go back and bring some friends. I give it a big huge 👍 up😄“

“After many years of walking by, I finally went in for dinner tonight. I was very happy with the experience. Friendly staff and excellent food. I will definitely return!“

“Didn’t get a before photo but the after photo tells the story!! The Market Al Fresca in Tewksbury - four cheese lasagna - I don’t usually comment on other peoples lasagna because I like mine BUT this was absolutely delicious, so tasty and packed with cheese. Half of this tray fed three adults (it’s about a 6x9 tray) I can’t wait to try some of their other dinner offerings! I might never cook again!!! And they had gluten free offerings also. Of course I left with just baked bread still warm snd dessert as well. TRy it out I don’t think you will be disappointed!!!“

“Food was excellent good Italian pizza and I spent 10 plus years making pizza in the North End girl on register had a beautiful smile and face with curves and all the right places Beauty like that only makes the food taste better unfortunately a low selection of soda but willing to look past it thanks to micro Brews on tap West a great ambience Frank Sinatra music was feeling my ear as the smell of true authentic food with filling the air! All around I would give them more stars if I could“

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

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