17 Best Italian Restaurants in Waltham

“Best meal of the year there last night, and we were in Paris for a week in March! The charred broccolini with tonnato sauce appetizer is to die for, I may have to order three portions next time. But the scallops, the sole, and the fig tart were also delicious, making it hard to choose a fave. Once again, this restaurant earned its place as our go-to for special occasions.“

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

“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!“

“We had our rehearsal dinner at The Chateau in Waltham, MA, and they were absolutely wonderful. When our rehearsal ran faster than expected, they were incredibly accommodating and were able to seat our group early. Highly recommend it if you are looking to hold a private event or rehearsal dinner. The Tuscany room was perfect for our group of 20!“

“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!“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“We always enjoy our dinners at Tempo. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. Special shout-out to Morgan who waited on us this time. She was friendly, helpful, and efficient, and really added to the enjoyment of our evening. The sourdough bread (albeit an extra charge) comes out soft and warm with irresistable sweet honey butter. Among our party of 4, compliments went particularly to the roasted beet & goat cheese salad, the Statler chicken, the cashew encrusted cod, and the lobster roll. We all had sorbet for dessert, which was served with a berry sauce and was lovely. The restaurant does get loud but we were able to hear each other well enough to have a long meal and lots of conversation.“

“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!“

“Sometimes people always have something negative no matter what , I will say this place been around for 70 yrs , the food is made fresh daily trust me I have witnessed it . The staff is super friendly and if there is a problem you better bet mangment will fix it . I recommend this place tell them Alik sent you . 😊pS the Calzons are loaded and delicious“

“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!“