18 Best Italian Restaurants in Waltham

“Excellent high end meal in Waltham. The mushroom souffle is a signature dish with great sauce. The Tuscan kale ceasar salad is likely the best kale salad I have ever had. The chicken schnitzel main is a bomb of flavor. Strong, attentive service from the staff.“

“Beautiful interior and food was amazing. The staff and bartenders were very attentive as well.“

“This was our first visit. The restaurant has plenty of natural light, space and free parking in back. Our meals were delicious and the portions are very generous! I especially enjoyed the peach panzanela salad and chicken marsala. The service was on point. We will be back!“

“Went in for my birthday dinner. Service was great and the food was fantastic. Will definitely be back again.“

“I and my husband had a dinner yesterday and food was delicious, Angelo, our server was excellent, real pro. The restaurant by itself gave us a feeling of the real Italy. Thank you!“

“Lunch for 4 here on a Tuesday. Two sandwiches, one personal pizza, one Italian dish (pasta alla Norma with eggplant). Everyone enjoyed their meal, though none of the dishes were distinctive. Our waitress was friendly and generally prompt but forgot a few requests, which she promptly rectified when reminded. Our booth was very comfortable and clean. Traditional decor. All in all an agreeable experience.“

“Annie is the most awesome bartender.she is so personable and helpful it was a great experience in Waltham“

“Yesterday was the first time we tried the pizza at Pizzeria Enzina...Wow... and we are so glad we did. My husband and son ordered a calmelized onion and red pepper version and I tried the vegan veggie pizza. We were thrilled at how delicious each slice was and we loved everything, from the taste of the dough to the generous amount of toppings and how incredible the vegan cheese on mine tasted so amazing...yes my husband and son both swiped slices of mine... it was that good. So happy we found you Enzina....my new favorite ....can't wait to try other dishes and the canoli too!!! We are so grateful for such a wonderful meal!!“

“I hadn't been to Sweet Basil in a while and my friend and I decided to give it a go. I had forgotten how beautiful the decor and ambiance was. We sat at the bar and were warmly greeted by the host as well as Caroline, our bartender. She made us two perfect martini's to the rim, and brought us out a complimentary dish from the chef which was fantastic (I think it was fried chickpea flour in the shape of a very think fry. They also brought us out complimentary bread and focaccia as well as home made pesto. We ordered the meatballs (the best I've ever had, and my wife is Sicilian). We then shared the Chicken Parm which had the most amazing chunky sauce packed with flavor along with homemade rigatoni! This by far was one of the best meals I've had in a while! Sweet Basil will now go in our rotation of weekly restaurants to visit.“

“The pizza was great! The kids asked to come back the next time we’re in the area. They were impressed with the size of each slice! - Franchesca - Rochester, NY“

“Been going to place for a very long, since Polaroid days my absolute Are their Calzones. more specifically is the Italian Calzone, I can eat it all day.“

“Incredibly great food. Superb drinks. We came here for the first time about six weeks ago. Have been back every week! Very varied menu. Everything we have tried has been top
notch. Appetizers are excellent tuna tartare is the best I’ve ever had served with an avocado wasabi cream! . First rate steaks and crispy fries!!! Nightly specials are
fun. Tonight we had the pork Milanese, it was out of this world.
Even the atmosphere,
we prefer the bar side the lighting is perfect and the staff (Amina) are now friends!
Do yourself a favor and get here!!!“

“Casa D'italia was a huge part of my childhood. I lived at 177 Newton Street in the pink house on the corner, and my mother often sent me to get your subs (the most amazing). I definitely need to come back. I haven't been back since the house fire.“

“I remember going there as a kid and getting there warn French bread, square pizza, lemon squares, and raspberry turnovers! Family treated you like family!“

“We had a great meal at DaVinci last saturday night. Our server was phenomenal and added so much to our enjoyment. The food was very good. One suggestion cook the pasta a little less. The atmosphere was nice, however, our first table was underneath the heating vent, which was quite robust.Necessitating us to change tables, which in the end worked out great.And was not a problem for the staff. Sadly, I just learned that this restaurant will be closing soon. If you are reading this in the next week or so, get yourself there and have a meal.“

“This is a great local pizza shop. This place has been around for many years. Mainly meant for takeout, but has options for dining. My children love the pizzas. They say it's very tasty. They also have other options as well including salads, subs and calzones. This is definitely a place to add to ones list and try out.“

“Lena’s is primarily a pizza and sub shop that’s been in business since 1945! I’ve tried a variety of menu items: Sicilian pizza (Mediterranean, veggie, and eggplant with fresh mozzarella), pasta dishes, salads, subs, even cheesecake. The food is consistently outstanding - especially at the very reasonable prices they charge. Highly recommended. Don’t be fooled by the very ordinary appearance and humble attitude of the nice people working there. The food is really top notch.“

“I highly recommend Pini's Pizzeria and Ristorante. They recently opened a new location in Woburn, MA, and it’s fantastic. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. The pizza is fresh, flavorful, and made with great ingredients, and they also offer delicious salads and full meals—so there’s something for everyone. Everything I’ve tried has been consistently excellent. It’s a great spot for a quick lunch, dinner, or even catering. Definitely one of the best places in the area!“