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“

“Great service and communication throughout the wait period. The staff works very well together, much like a well oiled machine. It's a very busy restaurant, but the food is excellent and everyone is friendly and courteous. We are new to the area and Amici's has quickly become our go to favorite. As an aside, the free valet parking takes the stress out of your visit. Reservations are generally warranted. We highly recommend you try this delightful experience!“

“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.“

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

“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:)“

“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💖🙏“

“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.“

“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 ❤️‼️“

“Had a fantastic meal at Via Italian Table! Chef Andrew did an incredible job. The food was outstanding from start to finish. The pasta was especially delicious, perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. You can really tell he puts a lot of care and talent into every dish. If you’re looking for authentic Italian food and a great dining experience, I highly recommend Via Italian Table!“

“Always fresh and delicious!“

“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!!“

“Did an outstanding job on short notice for the funeral reception for my father. Can’t thank the team enough. Were caring and accommodating in a difficult time.“

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

“They've been around for a long time serving simple tasty reliable Italian food. It has that deli and cafeteria vibe. I always get the prosciutto and mozzarella Grindr. Huge sandwich enough for 2+. I love it when I see them take the whole prosciutto out of the fridge and slice onto the sandwich directly. Ask for extra oil and tomato.“

“All our dishes were delicious and portions were ample.
Specialty drinks were tasty.
Steak was tender and cooked perfectly. Seafood casserole and Alfredo were recommended by my guests.
Service was outstanding, thanks Missie.
Parking was a little bit of a challenge on a busy Mothers Day.“

“This place had an incredible Italian style sub. Top two in the state for a guy used to north Jersey and NY delis. By far the best within a half hour of Hudson. Very nice owners. Just a top notch experience.“

“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. 🤍🔥“

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

“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! ⭐️“

“As soon as we walked in. The hostess was very friendly and walked us to our table. She even asked if we wanted a table or booth. Plus our waiter we had was very helpful and very friendly. The food was nice and hot. It was very delicious. I totally recommend this restaurant.“

“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!“

“Always great service and great food!“

“Their Hot Honey Pepperoni is AMAZING! 🌶️ 🍯 🍕 😍“

“Delicious food fast service“

“Great service! Was busy but that didn’t hinder the attention and care we received! Very clean! Always a great meal here!“

“Palace Pizza went above and beyond in supporting the Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers youth program. Their kindness helped us celebrate our young singers after a big concert, and the food was a huge hit with the students and families. The pizza was delicious, fresh, and perfect for feeding a large group. Even more importantly, their willingness to support local youth and arts programs shows the kind of community spirit that makes a real difference. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity and highly recommend Palace Pizza to anyone looking for great food and a business that truly cares about its community. Thank you for supporting our young voices! - Mr. C“

“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 😋“

“My husband and I came to this location TWENTY years ago this week on our first date so we came back to celebrate that. I was excited and told the manager when she came around to check on everyone's tables, she too was excited we came back to celebrate such a milestone. They made it extra special for us and we appreciated it ❤️ Outstanding food and service“

“I enjoy led a wonderful tour of Italy that includes lasgna, pasta alfredo,and chicken Parm. My wife had eggplant Parm which she raved anout the crispy edges and well cooked center. We also did 2 $6 to go meals we enjoy later. Pasta alfredo and 3 cheese pasta. Yum“

“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 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!“

“I called yesterday to inquire as to space for a graduation celebration in May. I was really stressed because I was planning this now, instead of months ago. But Andrew was wonderful! He calmed me down and was very accommodating with my requests. I am looking forward to celebrating my daughter's accomplishment at Leo's.

Review #2: 5/22/26
We had our daughter's Graduation Celebration yesterday at Leo's and it was done really well. Andrew had contacted me the week prior to go over the menu and everything we discussed tasted great. Gillian took care of our party and she was friendly and attentive. We were able to split the bill three ways, and she made it all work out in everyway. It was such an easy process from beginning to end - I would highly recommend Leo's Ristorante for your event!“

“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!“

“We were just passing through today, as we don’t live in MA. Coming from a medical appt, we wanted to refuel before hitting the road again. We stopped into the Diner, 4 of us, hungry & ready to eat. We were pleased with the large and varied selection of food offerings. This alone would have made it a pleasant experience, but we’d also like to mention what made it fantastic. Warm customer service with a smile! Also, after learning more about this business, we see that they help their community with offering free meals on Thanksgiving and they also help those who are less fortunate. We also learned they are a well-known stop for essential workers, staying open even in difficult weather. We appreciate this, as our son is a plow driver and an essential worker. The portion sizes were more than adequate and the eggplant lasagne tasted like it came from a high-end restaurant. The only disappointing thing is that I wished we lived closer!“

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

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

“First time going there. we stopped on our home back to Sturbridge. The owner is such a fantastic guy who shows pride on his business. He explained to us the ingredients and how he care about customers and let me tell you, it shows. The shaved steak and chicken pizza with Alfredo sauce was incredibly good and let's not forget the pizza crust. I'll give this place a 10 out of 10.“

“Best Homemade Meatballs and Homemade Sauce on the Planet 💯❤️“

“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 🍔“

“The BBQ sampler and Brisket plate were both excellent. It took a little while for the food to be served, but very much worth the wait. Both the sampler and the brisket plate offered generous portions, prepared perfectly using quality cuts of meat, with very good rubs and BBQ sauce. The included sides were also very nicely flavored and freshly made. A corn bread muffin accompanied each meal. Our server was attentive, friendly and unrushed while at our table. This was our second visit to Slater's and again we were very pleased with everything.“

“Has the best salads and wraps!!!! The Big Fat Greek with Grilled chicken is amazing!!!! Love the delivery girl Christine!!!!“

“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“

“This place is the definition of comfort food. Every time we order, the food arrives hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. It’s consistent, friendly, and just makes for a perfect, easy dinner. Thank you for always making such great food and amazing experience. You guy are the BEST!!!“

“Wasn't expecting the fresh baked, huge subroll. The sandwich was the size and shape of a football! What a pleasant surprise. Couldn't believe how fast my sandwich came out, and how delicious it was. Definitely a hidden gem, I wouldn't hesitate to stop back in.“