50 Best Italian Restaurants near Shrewsbury

“My first visit was today. I ordered the veal parm pasta dinner and a side of toasted ravioli. Omg! Delicious. Called in the order for pick up. The place was hopping, service excellent and great vibe. I definitely will be coming back“

“We went to Amici Restaurant in Shrewsbury for a late dinner and had an absolutely unbelievable experience. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming.

Elina was an outstanding server attentive, friendly, and genuinely caring about our experience. She made sure everything was perfect without ever rushing us. At the bar, Gaby was fantastic great energy, perfectly crafted drinks, and a true professional.

The food was delicious, the service was exceptional, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations. Late-night dining can be hit or miss, but Amici truly delivered on every level.

Highly recommend this place, and we’ll definitely be back!

If you want it shorter, more casual, or even more enthusiastic, I can tweak it instantly 👍“

“Food was delicious“

“We ordered a large cheese pizza for an after soccer game. The kids loved it. This was our first order. The instructions to cut into 16 pieces worked out as expected. Definitely going back again to try more. Well the pizza was all gone before I could take any pictures.“

“Amazing food and such friendly service! Highly recommend!!!!“

“The server we had last night was the biggest jerk and should be fired. We left after being clearly discriminated by your staff. We’ve been coming here for years but will never be back after yesterday’s experience. Ricardo was a complete jerk and should not be in the restaurant business.“

“The food was amazing and my husband and I cannot wait to go back. We both had the beef tenderloin which was cooked to prefection with delicious sides to accompany the meal. The bread was mouthwatering and I could not resist a few pieces! We had the arancini to start and next time, I will order my own plate; I wanted more - no sharing again! I had the amazing carrot cake and my husband had the Godive chocolate cheesecake. I am not a cheesecake lover but ended up determined to order it next time; it was amazing and decadent beyond my expectation. I am planning on taking my daughter here when she visits in December; she will love. I want to try every dish; I plan on dining here loads of times:)“

“The calamari was AMAZING!!!!the Antipasto was amazing with generous meats tuna peppers onions olives salad dressing was so yummy ❤️the staff is warm and friendly ❤️‼️“

“Just picked up an order at Linguine's and realized that, despite having dined here a lot over the past 20+ yrs, I have never left a review. When I came today, I discovered they are having a tough day today with some mechanical difficulties, which presents a huge problem the day before Christmas eve😪 so I thought today is a good day to show them some love and appreciation for decades of excellent food and service⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sending the owners and staff wishes for a Merry Christmas and safe and happy new year. 🎄🎅 Hoping todays challenges are corrected quickly💖🙏“

“In my opinion my favorite restaurant in Worcester! Been there so many times can't keep track. What brings me back every time is the delicious food, top tier customer service, and those raspberry monitors!!! Can't say enough good things about this place absolutely love this establishment it never has disappointed!“

“Great dining experience, authentic Italian food and great service.“

“Always fresh and delicious!“

“Thanks to Live To Eat Food for the reminder to visit Nuovo Restaurant in Worcester. I hadn’t been back since around the time they opened—10+ years ago—& let me say, they did not disappoint. We arrived around 6 PM, & the place was buzzing with at least three Christmas parties going on, so we grabbed seats at the bar. We started with some excellent martinis, then moved on to appetizers (after the bread, of course). We had the fig–mascarpone stuffed phyllo dough & the best chicken lemon orzo soup—truly unmatched anywhere else in the city. For entrées, he had the lobster pappardelle special, & I went with pasta in vodka sauce with meatballs. We were completely stuffed but still couldn’t resist ordering the blueberry-crumble cheesecake to go. Despite how busy they were, the service was great, & everything we had was spot-on.“

“Reserved the backroom for our wedding celebrations on Friday night. The wait staff could not have been more accommodating! They were wonderful! The food was outstanding with many in my family commenting how fabulous it was. The Baked Stuffed Eggplant is my favorite....flavorful taste and so yummy! Highly recommend for a fabulous Italian food at affordable prices with the best wait staff! Thank you for making our wedding celebration magical!“

“Great nice place. Good service , great food. Great gravy and fresh pasta. Nice bread too. Nice vino. Cabernet“

“I visited here December 4, 2023. I had a delicious scallop and haddock mix over fettacchini with a spicy sauce that was to rave about. Not sure when I will get to Worcester, MA again but I will definitely visit La Cuchina. As a bonus, my server was a gentle soul, Michael. Extremely attentive and generous with his time and suggestions. He is expecting his first child, so if you are so lucky to have him serve you, please be generous, as we all know the expense of a new child. Michael have a blessed day! -James Dalton“

“Dinner on Wednesday, chicken special was amazing. Dinner Thursday was the antipasto and pizza special! Best pizza I have had in awhile. The cheese was delicious and we ordered the Mama pizza, ricotta, eggplant, cheese, and meatball. We asked they add red sauce and they did. Both of us enjoyed it. Waitstaff both night were there every time you finished something, polite, attentive and it was a pleasure to see quick service. After COVID most restaurants don’t have enough help, not here, no waiting at all. Food was a 10 out of 10!!“

“I have been coming to Ziti’s for years and every time I go in for dinner, the food is always outstanding! Their chicken Parmesan and their eggplant Parmesan are so delicious and are always my go to there! Their tomato sauce is so good and it tastes like my Mom used to make! Whenever we had a family party we always ordered their catering - and it always got tons of compliments! We just had dinner there and ordered catering last week - everything was perfect!“

“The veal picatta is absolutely divine. Cooked perfectly. I also tried the homemade fettuccine with a pesto cream sauce. Amazing. So good. I love the way food is prepared at Calabria. The only complaint I have is the Italian bread. It takes gummy and without flavor.“

“Always great service and great food!“

“Attended bridal shower and it was perfect from beginning to end. Everyone complemented the food, service was excellent and all flowed so smoothly. Will be back to try out the restaurant!“

“Out of town - was looking for a nice lunch outside of Worcester. Found this spot and looked delicious from the photos.

Outstanding authentic Italian sandwiches rivaling any and all of those in our home of New York.

Impeccably clean. I mean the hand crank meat slicer blade literally was a mirror. You can tell this couple really takes pride in their food, and food safety of their clients.

Tough parking, and limited seats, but dont let that stop you. This place is a must stop for delicious, authentic Italian sandwiches and wraps.“

“Picked up a Bolognese pizza for takeout from Pizzeria Bruno in Sutton & wow — comfort food done right 🍕✨ A rich, slow-cooked meat sauce spread generously over a perfectly crisp base, bubbling mozzarella, & that unmistakable just-out-of-the-oven aroma that fills the car on the drive home. Every bite was hearty, savoury, & seriously satisfying — the kind of pizza that feels like a warm hug after a long day. Simple, indulgent, & absolutely worth the takeaway run. Sutton, you’re lucky to have this spot. 🤍🔥“

“Hi! I am a team manager for a youth hockey team. We were in town for a tournament and booked our team dinner here. The booking agent, Baylee, was so great through the entire booking process. When we arrived, the staff was incredibly helpful to our party and provided great service the entire time we were there. We had food allergies in our party, nut, dairy, gluten in varying combinations. Everything went great, everyone could eat, and the food was excellent! The kitchen came up with a meal for our gluten and dairy free people, grilled chicken and broccoli, which was very good. My only bit of feedback is that it would be nice if GF pasta was an option. However, Sandra, Eddie, and Paulo were excellent to us! Even when Paulo brought a pitcher of water to our kid's table, he gladly poured the water for each of the kids when I asked him to, instead of leaving it there. I could see a big pitcher of water creating a problem on a table of 11 year olds. The whole experience was fun and the food was great. It was huge relief for me as a team manager looking to provide a relaxing dinner for our team and their parents on a weekend away from home!“

“Never disappoints! Always delicious. Feels like home.“

“Anzio’s did the catering for my wedding, I booked their food truck and added on some appetizers, and everything went beautifully. They worked with the venue to find the best place to put the truck while having the food inside so guests didn’t have to trek into the chilly October darkness to get pizza, and the food (that I tried anyway) was incredible. I would absolutely recommend them for events, especially one where a kitchen isn’t available on site.“

“We dined at the bar tonight with Sam and she was absolutely amazing! We can't wait to come back and enjoy another drink at the bar, with fried raviolis! ⭐️“

“Delicious food fast service“

“Pic is comments 1. Great owner so very welcoming. Serving sizing - well ask for a take out box a head of time ;) so good. Sooooo I’m a wing girl. I never get frozen tenders or wings. He told me he gets the best of the best meat and it was frozen. OH MY GAWD 🤩 amazing wings and their mango spicy sauce is delicious! 2. Kids sizing Holy smokes! That is the biggest kids cheese burger I have ever seen. 3. Sea food platter hubby loved and I was able to have some Haddock and it was so good. 4. Owner and kid that hooked us up outside was fantastic. What a great presence and attitude! I definitely recommend. My only complaint is they only had Coke Zero in bottles not fountain. ;) Thanks“

“best dang pizza I've ever eaten, and my friend brought it to me in Danville va from u guys.“

“Visited Oli’s Italian Eatery today Sunday October 20th, 2024 with sister-in-laws and a cousin. Arrived for noon, seated in back, the restaurant was clean and spotless. We all ordered something different, Haddock Fish Tacos (there were four) Baked Haddock with Rice Pilaf, Shrimp Scampi with Linguine and Seafood Saute & Angel Hair. All meals were served hot and in large portions. We took home and our waitress was very pleasant. Support your local small restaurants and I give this dining experience five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️.“

“Stopped on way home from RI very friendly staff and the pizza was awesome 😋“

“I had the meatball sliders.... absolutely delicious! It has been forever since I've had an authentic Italian meatball....I will definitely look for them in the future!“

“We arrived early as we were attending a concert at the DCU Center. We were able to sit at a hightop near the fireplace-nice because of the warmth and also we were out the way. The bartender came by and asked if we were here for a show and what time did we hope to leave by - obviously they wanted to accommodate customers' needs. We had a lovely meal and enjoyed adult beverages and coffee. We left at the time we hoped. We discovered this restaurant last year and went back because we enjoyed our first experience. Highly recommend.“

“The food is amazing, the staff is lovely, and I cannot recommend this enough!!! Get the egg rolls you will not regret it!!!“

“Although the wait for food at the Fairmont Farm yesterday was long (a huge crowd hit them all at once), our paninis and chili were great!“

“Olive Garden food is a nostalgic classic for our family and always hits the spot, but I felt compelled to review this specific location because of the fantastic service! Both the manager and our server were very attentive, friendly, and kind to our kids. We went during a busy time, and you would never have guessed how crowded it was based on the quality of their service.“

“We visited the Olive Garden for lunch yesterday 11/15. We sat on the bar side and had the most incredible server, Stephanie! She was very knowledgeable about the menu and anticipated our every need. My husband’s beverage was low and she automatically brought a fresh refill. She was right there when our soup and pasta were near finished. I saw her doing this with each table she served. It was refreshing to have a great meal and a perfect server. We left with full stomachs and big smiles. We will definitely be back. Kudos to Stephanie for her great personality and attention to detail.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We celebrated our 35th anniversary and my husband’s 56th birthday at Joey’s Bar & Grill in Worcester, and it was perfect from start to finish. The staff went above and beyond — multiple people came by to thank us for coming, especially when they learned we had driven two hours to be there. That kind of genuine hospitality is rare and made the night extra special. Dinner started with warm homemade bread and oil for dipping. Scott had the braised short ribs, I had the steak tips with grilled veggies — both were absolutely delicious. We ended by sharing the most incredible strawberry shortcake with homemade grilled biscuits, lemon curd, strawberries, ice cream, and whipped cream (with a candle, of course!). 🍓✨ In a city with so many options, Joey’s was truly the best choice. We’ll definitely be back — even though it’s a two-hour drive, it’s absolutely worth it!“

“Food is always great and staff is very friendly and polite.“

“First visit to Belsito's Deli in Worcester! Opted for the Italian sandwich, which was enormous, & enjoyed the balsamic drizzle throughout. The bread was perfectly light & fluffy, & the meatballs were large & flavorful.“

“If you LOVE a good diner you must try Boulevard!! We've been driving all day from SC and wanted something that wasn't fast food. Boulevard didn't disappoint!! We ordered the pasta fagioli, baked meatloaf, manicotti with meatball and sausage, and the GIANT Italian club. Everything was delicious just like Nonna would've made. The Club was superb - didn't even need condiments! Meatloaf and meatballs amazing. I can't wait to stop in again for breakfast and conversation with their super friendly staff! 5 stars“

“Incredibly friendly chef/owner. Love the crust. It’s a joy to order from here.“

“Absolutely NOT !!! We ordered our food before 3 other customers who came in to eat in like us . I ordered a chicken salad my husband ordered a cheeseburger sub waited 20 mins still no food but the other 3 customers got their food one had a pizza one had chicken finger dinner and one had a steak and cheese. All of which were as quick as our order but i believe a pizza and fried chicken wings should of taken longer then a cheeseburger 🍔“

“Tried for the first time the other night- half potato skin half steak&cheese pizza- was thoroughly impressed! Very tasty, tender, seasoned steak and the crust was almost to good to give any piece to my begging dog (ultimately giving in and he approved). Price was right, called in and ready in the correct given time (20 minutes). This will now be our regular pizza place!“

“I have work in Worcester for several years now and I was lucky to find Pizzeria Delight several years back. I can honestly say I have never had a bad meal there. The prices are very fair, the place is very clean and the service is very friendly. The pizza is one of the best that I have had in Worcester. I highly recommend you give it a try.“

“Brought the wife and kids for the first time here. Great waitstaff. Fun place. Super casual. We got the brisket sandwich, bbq chicken sandwich, pulled pork sandwich and a large chicken & pepperoni pizza. All very good. They do a burnt style crust which is great. Good beer selection too. I would go back especially when the weather gets better for their outside seating. Quality family option for the area. Pricing was reasonable.“

“For the price for one container is $22 is pretty expensive plus it’s extra charge if you want garlic naan. Personally, I would go buy Indian food elsewhere where it’s not as expensive for the portion size. Though the butter chicken was really good. We got the mild, which was the perfect creaminess and flavor. The chicken was tender as well. The goat curry was also delicious and definitely had a more meater fatty taste. The garlic naan is a good size and it was cooked not too dough or not too dry. The samosas were crispy on the outside, but still soft on the inside filling and the sauce went well perfectly“

“I came here with a group at 9pm on a Friday. We were able to put 3 tables together. Our food came out in stages based on what was ready first. The pastels were excellent. I prefer the chicken and cheese. I had the Super Gauchão Burger with steak. OMG it is tremendous--I have to bring half of it home. The X-Burger and chicken salad wrap are great. I tried caldo de cana, sugar cane juice, and it was so refreshing! I have to come back for the fried chicken and the Brazilian hot dog.

Parking: Street parking in a residential neighborhood“