50 Best Italian Restaurants near Reading

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

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

“Was looking for a new pizza place to try, Nella’s is great! Generous with the toppings. They don’t skimp. Solid undercarriage and perfect proportions of sauce and cheese. Delicious. Must try!“

“Great quality! Always a wide variety available. I usually leave with subs, chicken cutlets for the kids, cold cuts for the week, and a treat! Great platters for events too!“

“My wife and I visited Anthony’s for our first meal after arriving in Boston. We ordered the square Margherita and my wife got a bowl of pasta fagioli for an appetizer. Our server, Taylor C, was attentive and nice while the food was excellent. Everything was perfect Italian food and I wish I could have transported a bowl of fresh pasta fagioli to my grandmother since she would have adored it. The perfect meal after a long day of driving.“

“We had a family Christmas Party of 18 adults and 3 young children. It was fantastic! The food was delicious, service outstanding and unique delish cocktails. Highly recommend!“

“This is a wonderful New York style pizzeria that delivery in the Reading area. Probably best NY style pizza and definitely best calzone place in this area. Wonderful, fresh and generous ingredients, terrific speedy service and always more than enough to feed any size party! This is a HUGE plus for Reading as majority of our restaurants are in that average realm.“

“Great menu - plenty to choose from Wonderful staff“

“Super beef 3 way - top notch beefs 🫡“

“I hadn't been to Giulia since before COVID, mainly due to the extreme difficulty in getting a reservation during a desirable timeframe. Parking has become much more challenging in that interim. Still, enjoyed a great pasta dish and dessert with my out-of-town guest. Very generous wine pour as well.“

“Stopped by here during a work trip and can 100% say I will be back! thank you guys for the amazing food and service!!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

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

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

“This place had the best chicken Parmesan we had ever eaten. I’m so glad we stumbled upon this place that was not too far from our hotel. Our waitress was so kind and attentive.“

“Excellent food good service people would smile on their faces nice cool and place inside and outside you could eat. I come here with my colleagues and I come here with my family members. Just love the drinks. Make sure you ordered the ribeye is delicious here I love the lamb strips Taki sauce and pita bread is my favorite.“

“DELICIOUS food & wine, good service“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“This is only my second fiorellas.
The other in Concord.

I enjoyed the lightness of the decore and the wonderful light coming in the big windows.

The food, as always, was stellar.
Veal Parm, wild mushroom and pasta and flat bread were outstanding.

The server said she was new, so she gets a pass.
But the more seasoned servers should have had her back.
Forgot the walnut salad.
Someone else brought it and it was not dressed at all.
Sent back a brought lightly dressed with more on side .
Total miss overall here.
Veal Parm was outstanding.
Mushroom pasta sublime.
Flatbread was just ok. As it was overcooked and the dough was tough.

I expected better so will give it another chance.
Prices about average to a bit above.

Good vibe, but not up to concord location standards.“

“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“

“We went for my wife's birthday. I was concerned after reading negative reviews about the service. Fortunately, everything was great. The waiter and manager were both very attentive, the food was good and plentiful, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the value was on target. I will be back.“

“The place is amazing because there is delicious food and the restaurant gives a cozy vibe. The waiters are so friendly and welcoming gives a big vibe.“

“Best Italian pasta I ever tried!!!“

“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!“

“Atmosphere is great and food was amazing!“

“Great service and delicious food“

“This restaurant is the best, awesome food, great waitresses especially Fran that's why we keep going back week after week. If you go ask for Fran you won't be disappointed.“

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

“The place is small but so ain't I you go in there and eat they feed you and feed you and you will take a doggie bag home the food is fresh it could be just like in Sicily hospitality of the owner and the waitress and the cook it's just so personable and the price is right I'm going back tomorrow and I was there today....“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

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

“Warm, cozy environment - friendly, professional service (Isabelle was amazing) and some unique genuine Italian creations with some great table wine - haven’t been here in 15+ years but will definitely be coming back soon… ♥️“

“I lived in Italy and did culinary school there. I've eaten at hundreds of authentic Italian restaurants. No restaurant in USA has really ever scratched the itch of those places like Trattoria Nina. I last ate here 6 years ago and I'm happy to report this place still scratches that itch. It really feels like you've been invited into someones home off the street in Firenze or Bologna and you're eating nonna's cooking.
The music was charming and it's such a great vibe. Excited to come back soon.

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

“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!!!!!! 🥰🪩“

“I was looking for a sort of 'trattoria' style restaurant around the neighborhood, and this restaurant was exactly what I wanted to find! All meals were prepared freshly and very delicious, and I even ordered extra dish for 'To Go'! All desserts were also made from scratch. Their service was quite professional, and I really enjoyed dining at the restaurant more more than I expected. There were many repeatable customers, so this proved how good this restaurant is! I will definitely come back if I am around this area (...I'm from Orange County!) I highly recommend this restaurant!!“

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

“Been going there since I was a kid,.... The homemade pasta and there prepared food is one of the best around.. The homemade pasta reminds me of my Nonna like she use to make.. If you are looking to pick something up, get there early, very popular place and don't forget to bring cash..“