50 Best Italian Restaurants near Rockland

“Carly was the best waitress! The food and drinks were also very good. Will be back again for sure!“

“Everything is delicious! Huge Portions Friendly Staff A++++“

“love and recommend. very good“

“The hubby wanted to take me to lunch for my upcoming birthday..for our age and for our wallet we always go to lunch vs dinner...we are now already home with the pups in our jammies..so great...now as a self proclaimed foodie, I have wanted to try the food at Alma Nove at the Hingham Shipyard for many years...I am also a huge Wahlbergers show fan...adored their mom Alma on the show and her pal Phyllis...the show is so much fun..binge it if you haven't seen it..anyway...the weather today didn't look too spectacular for a waterfront restaurant but the blue skies showed themselves as we were eating inside...such a terrific location..the shipyard has been revitalized in the last 15 years or so...lots of shopping and dining destinations including the original Wahlbergers Burger Joint...I love this stuff...Dave is like ok whatever...but our experience was lovely..I will say however that my husband and I don't quite fit in the Hingham vibe...and it has a vibe..no shade but it kind of carries an air about it...the people I mean...lol...but we ignored all that and for sure enjoyed lunch..even Dave said how delicious it all was...our server...nice..we typically enjoy banter with our servers...he wasn't about that...all business and he gave us excellent service..but I do have the sense that more than likely the staff has high hopes of gaining maybe a walk on role on Blood Bloods with Donnie or maybe a handshake from Marky Mark when he comes through from time to time...hope for them it happens..fingers crossed...😉..about the food...great bread..seemed homemade but simple..fresh..served with butter that had black specks on it..turns out it was a black salt..interesting..a few drafts for Dave from Mayflower Brewery in nearby Plymouth and I had a lovely Pinot Noir...bottled water on the table..big fan of that..I ordered the Pan Seared Shrimp and Scallops served over a sweet potato risotto , topped with haricot verts(fancy greenbeans), toasted marcona almonds and truffle honey and my date had the Butternut squash Tortellacci with pan seared chicken topped with sage brown butter sauce, pecorino romano, apple cider gastrique and fried sage and chives..wow..we are styling here in the Shipyard...every bite was spot on and a perfect serving for lunch..we enjoyed all of it..dessert..well.of course..they have an in house pastry chef so that's a given for me..chose the Banana Bourbon Bread Pudding..when he returned he also brought a small chocolate dessert..like cake in a jar with whipped cream and a candle...he said they heard someone was celebrating a bday...we never said it so all I can figure is I posted that we were there for my bday and had tagged the restaurant...great social media connection if that was the case...we shared them and they were fabulous...took some photos around the place..ran into folks the hubby knew from Hull..absolutely highly recommend Alma Nove..those that aren't familiar with the background. ..The famous Wahlberg Brothers Donnie and Mark have a brother Paul who is the chef and owner of Alma Nove..named for their precious mom Alma and Nove in Italian means nine..there were 9 Walhberg kids..5 stars from me for Alma Nove.. Open daily for lunch and dinner. .I believe they have live music on Sundays and in the nice weather their outside patio overlooks Hingham Bay...a must try❤️ Mark has famously said their brother Paul is the most talented in the family...I believe that is spot on...“

“Delicious menu items.. the pear salad is delicious and a fabulous starter to share. I had the swordfish over the lobster succotash and it was fantastic.. the succotash alone would be a delight! Highly recommend and we can’t wait to go back. We ended with the flourless chocolate cake and it was perfect“

“Great service! Good atmosphere. Loved the food! ❤️“

“Amazing day @Novara for lunch !“

“Three of us went there Friday night… in spite of the place being mobbed… our waiter was very attentive… the food was outstanding!! This is my 5th time here… and I will be back!! Try the short ribs, they do not disappoint! We were all thrilled with our meal choices! Bon appetite!“

“Great service! Good atmosphere. Loved the food! ❤️“

“Dinner there tonight and it was excellent. Beautiful room with comfortable dining. Extensive wine and cocktail list. We loved several pasta dishes- bolognese, sausage broccoli Rob, arancini, mussels - all delicious. Great cannolis and tasty ice creams rounded out the night. Service was excellent and free garage parking behind the place is a bonus. Highly recommended“

“We dined at Campanale’s this evening - it couldn’t have been better. The atmosphere was very festive, with tasteful Christmas decorations, not overdone. The food was great, the waitstaff were friendly and attentive. 🍝🎄👏🏻“

“Can’t talk this place up enough amazing old school authentic Italian and a very warm environment whether your looking for a nice cup of coffee or a chicken parm sangy the workers over here always do it right. Killer Sicilian pizza as well!“

“We had such a great time tonight at dinner with Santa! Santa was amazing and really took the time to interact with the kids. The cookies they provided to be decorated were actually delicious according to my kids. Food was amazing as always. Service was great. Despite it being busy, it was very well managed and not over crowded or overwhelming to the staff. Super impressed and will definitely be looking forward to this next year!“

“Have always loved this Place! Great for birthdays and celebrations too!“

“Pleasant atmosphere, great food, upstairs deck for outside dining, social distancing and great services.“

“We had such a great time tonight at dinner with Santa! Santa was amazing and really took the time to interact with the kids. The cookies they provided to be decorated were actually delicious according to my kids. Food was amazing as always. Service was great. Despite it being busy, it was very well managed and not over crowded or overwhelming to the staff. Super impressed and will definitely be looking forward to this next year!“

“The food is excellent. I wish they would update the dining room. It wouldn’t take much. The floor looks like it is never washed.“

“This has to be the South Shore's best kept secret! My wife and I were looking to grab a quick meal the other day and stopped by Cannoli's on Whitman's Pond. I've been to the restaurant several time for various functions, but never for dinner. Vinny was wonderful - just the right attention - no hovering, but there when we needed anything. My wife had the chicken piccata and I had chicken marsala. Both were incredible! Plus, it's affordable - around $65 for the two of us (including two glasses of wine!) This will definitely become one of our go to places!“

“My first time dining here, not my last. Everything was piping hot and delicious!!!“

“We stopped by with our whole family after a long day in town. Popped off the ferry and stopped by for dinner. The food was fantastic - came out quickly, was flavorful, and good portions. The kids meals were a hit, and the messes were a highlight!

But the service was worth its own review. The two young ladies manning the bar and the counter were working at double time, filling orders, getting waters, pouring beer. It was a great experience, the patio was great for the kids, and we’ll definitely be coming back!!“

“First time here and food was fantastic! I got the eggplant parm and it was delicious! Generous portion that I had plenty to take home. Bartender/manager Brian was outstanding and so friendly. Can’t wait to go back!“

“My husband and I stopped there for lunch while our dog was being groomed. We ordered sandwiches and my husband started to feel lightheaded. We were served and it had to ask for the check and take out containers. Our waitress was an angel from god. She brought the takeout containers and the check and also a bottle of cold water, an empty bag and extra napkins in case he was sick on our way home. We didn’t even get a chance to eat our food. She could be given something for her heartfelt concern which I feel was over and above. She is at the Abington restrained her name is Mary. God bless and keep you safe Mary!“

“A little taste of Italy! Everything was on point 100% from the drinks to the dessert. Espresso martini was the best EVER, the bolognese was the BEST EVER! The chocolate lava cake and gelato was by far the best I’ve ever had! Service, staff atmosphere was all amazing! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Food and and service is always spectacular!“

“Great food great service the owner is very nice and friendly smiles all the time , chicken fingers is so delicious ,I order Sara's calzone all the time 💗“

“All around great I would definitely take my wife there again“

“9 of us enjoyed an amazing meal tonight! I had pumpkin ravioli with chestnut cream sauce and cranberries..outstanding!! Zucchini flower and meatballs were enjoyed for our appetizer, and we loved tiramisu and carrot cake for dessert! Service was perfect! Thank you!“

“Awesome portions“

“They lost a customer!! We ordered take out 2 weeks ago on Friday night, Caesar salad with chicken, chicken Alfredo, and chicken broccoli Alfredo. We picked up the food within 30 minutes, the time we were quoted when picking up and live about 10 minutes away, let just say it was one of the worst take out meals we have had. Immediately after we started eating I called and spoke to the manager, the salad was watery and croutons were mushy, the chicken Alfredo was cold, the Parmesan wasn't melted! The food tasted like it a day old and microwaved! The manager took all my info and stated she would call me back after dinner service, never heard from her. Saturday I called back after not hearing, the same manager answered apologizing it was late when she finished dinner service but the owner was out of town and would call me back during the week, ok no problem. Late Monday I get a voicemail from the owners wife, working in customer service I was appalled by the voicemail. She stated that croutons do get soggy if you don't eat the salad right away and to order the dressing on the side next time. And that Alfredo just separates if you don't eat right away, suggesting I don't let it sit to room temperature before serving. I immediately called her back and explained I picked up the order and called within 40 minutes of placing the order, she stated that wasn't explained to me. She continued to tell me, speaking to someone in the background I have never heard this many complaints before. She proceeded to ask me what I wanted her to do about it, she stated she needed to talk to her husband because they don't just refund someone because they complain... I proceeded to tell her I had pictures if she was interested. I texted her the pictures and she told me she had to speak to her husband and would call me back... over a week later no call back...“

“This restaurant has been closed since the pandemic. Don’t know how people are reviewing it this year. Particularly the ones with a photo?“

“Decided to try Evviva in Hanover! Well I was very surprised. Got seated by a hostess with a smiling face. The waitress Hannah was full of suggestions with great service. We ordered pizza and short ribs. The pizza was like I was in the North End of Boston. Short ribs were extremely moist and tender. The best I’ve had in a long time. The manager Dave came to the table to make sure our food was as we expected. Hanna checked on us as well. The portions were good actually more than we can eat. The desserts were fresh and delicious. I can’t say enough about Evviva in Hanover, Ma and plan on dining at Evviva more often.“

“From the Hostess to the Servers, staff was pleasant and professional. The food was exceptional!“

“The food was great, but we waited a half hour for a drink, and they were out of two different kinds of beer that one guest ordered, but we weren't told until several minutes after the order was placed. The server never came back to see if anyone would like anything else after the food was delivered.“

“We had our son’s baptism lunch today and the food and service were excellent! Communication on selecting the menu before the event was clear and efficient. The customized printed menus were a nice touch to have as a keepsake. Our waitress handled our private group plus some tables of other diners with ease (she was a real pro). We will definitely be back and recommend Sorelle to others for their functions!“

“Our first visit was on 12/10. We were greeted with such friendly staff! The Christmas displays and decorations were beautiful! The restaurant looked so magical! Our waitress Kysha provided us with exceptional service!! She was so nice, personable and efficient! The food was delicious and we enjoyed the yummy strawberry margaritas and cappuccinos! What a wonderful time and experience! Thank you!“

“Caterered luncheon from The Italian Kitchen. Everything was delicious as always! Want to give a shout out to Amanda. She was a huge help with setting this up!“

“Incredible pizza! Great eggplant Parm. The Short ribs are amazing. Plus the staff are super attentive and friendly. Love this place!“

“We asked for a roomy both in a quiet area, and we actually got one! The 3-4:00 early Sat. specials were very good, except for the chicken Parmesan. It was a bit overdone. Our young waiter was prompt but a little on the green side. We would definitely go here again, especially for the early specials.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ high recommended The best pizza in town“

“A cozy, small restaurant tucked away within downtown Cohasset. I especially wanted to give an enormous shoutout to the extremely generous jumbo lobster sandwich that they sold during this time. It was expensive, as expected, but it did not disappoint in terms of its mass. It was huge, delicious and presentable.

The atmosphere is, as I stated before, cozy, and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. It was definitely more on the quieter side--which I preferred that day--though that may depend on the time and season when you visit.

If you're walking or driving around town, I strongly recommend stopping by here, as it is an easy 5-stars for me.“

“We order atleast 3 sometimes 4 times a week food ALWAYS PLEASED with the order Fast Delivery and Pleasant Friendly taking orders on the phone. Our Favorite Place ❤❤ THANK YOU !!“

“I stopped by this Italian deli and ordered an Italian sub. It was really good — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients. That said, it was a little different than what I expected. Instead of the traditional lettuce, tomato, (sometimes banana peppers) and oil, it came with chopped tomatoes, white onion, and pickles. Not quite the Italian grinder I grew up eating, but still delicious in its own way. Overall, I’d give it a solid 7 out of 10 — mostly because I can’t help but compare it to the classic version I’m used to. Definitely worth a try if you’re open to a unique take on a classic!“

“I stopped on my way home for a couple of pizzas and an appetizer. As usual, they got our special order pizza right and done perfectly. We have been many times to this Bertucci's and have always been satisfied with either dine in or carry out. The staff is always accommodating and pleasant. We will be back!!“

“I had a salad, and my daughter had a burger and fries. I feel like you can't really mess up a salad, but you can mess up fries. That's what happened to my daughter's meal.

We ordered for pickup and when it was time to eat. My toddler struggled to eat the fries, they were so overcooked and hard for her to chew.

Everything else was good, though. I just assumed we caught the line cooks on a bad day. But... Who knows?“

“Family friendly and a willing to accommodate a family of 14. We were at the Carver location and had great food and excellent service.“

“Ordered large turkey sub toasted with lettuce, pickles, tomato and small salami with pickles and onions with Curley fries. Delicious!“

“Portofino's *delicious* food*" was the right choice for the Wedding Rehearsal Dinner for my Son and his Bride! We've ordered from Portofino's for years; The dishes are always terrific and The Manager and staff are always friendly and helpful. Having Portofino's at our special event was fantastic. Thank you! **Pasta fra diavolo, Chicken Parm & fabulous meatballs and sauce! So, so good!“

“Wicked Good Food! It’s the first time ordering from here. I’m always skeptical of 1st tries because I’m VERY picky about pizza. I got a small veggie pizza and it was awesome! Their sauce is good and they’re super generous with the toppings and cheese! Also tried the buffalo tenders, omg…wicked good! They’re not all dripping with buffalo sauce, they’re the exact right amount of buffalo-ey, but in a dry way, and with perfect crunchiness! I almost kinda want a part time job here in case they have employee discounts ‼️“

“The best pizza in Pembroke and great customer service“

“Dinner last night was amazing ..the Calamari was perfect, Arancini were great, the grilled shrimp bruschetta was wonderful. Everyone left happy. And our server was very attentive.“