50 Best Italian Restaurants near Wellesley

“Service was amazing. Food was even better. Friendliest staff of any restaurant I’ve ever been to. I live in California and I’m coming back!“

“Fiorellas should more restaurants and takeout food with more food options. Special in wellsley all mass.“

“Amazing service, great food, wonderful atmosphere!“

“Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo. I order this with Sliced Mushroom and Tomato, mostly I can honestly say this dish is an addiction. Trying The Spinach Raviolis this evening, I'm quite sure this will be satisfying, too. Thanks for reading this“

“Dryft is my favorite new spot in Wellesley! It’a perfect for a date night spot, dinner with family, or drinks with friends. I love that the menu is seasonal and the octopus is to die for!! It’s always such a fun vibe. Try it out and thank me later ?“

“Great thin-crust pizza, terrific smoothies, wonderful staff. Favorites include the Diavolo (for those who like spicy food), chocolate-banana and many kinds of fruit smoothies, their take on caesar salad, and panini. Haven't tried their fresh pasta yet! Take out or dine in (wish this place were here when my kids were younger). I've often been able to park right in front or on Weston near the firehouse.“

“Scott gave us fantastic service! He appeared to be the only server this afternoon but you would never know it—he was so quick and attentive. He put us at a quiet table as requested, then got our order right in, refills on drinks, rolls, and then automatically got us a second pizza to take home as he said the first one didn’t come out the way he wanted it to.. we were so lucky to have him today—thank you Scott for giving us such a wonderful dining experience!!“

“Stella’s is absolutely incredible- even the arancini held up during a short drive home! It was incredibly easy to place my order online and loved the happy hour appetizers so I could try two. I was able to try the arancini which were so creamy and crisp and the meatballs which were so flavorful. The chicken parm was served with a garlic sauce for the pasta which I never would have chosen, but absolutely loved!“

“Excellent people exc food great prices!“

“Food was very well prepared and the food runners delivered it quickly. The waiter himself was a bit slow to visit but quick to run off, once with my unfinished beer glass. Didn't even have enough time to tell him I was not finished. Forgot our bread. Asked if we wanted parm cheese then forgot to bring. The open view kitchen is great. Only thing that bothered me from atmosphere was the acoustics. Difficult to hear people talk at the table.“

“Great food, friendly and knowledgeable staff!! Gluten free selection to keep my wife happily fed also which is sometimes hard!!!“

“One of the best Italian restaurants I've seen! Great food, the servers are nice and pay attention to drinks, and the atmosphere is amazing. I recommend if you can, sitting in the pizza bar, where they have the pizza oven right in front of you!“

“One of the best dining experiences I've had in years. Food serving was well paced, and waitstaff were extremely doting without being overbearing. It was crystal clear to me that the culinary staff know what they're doing as it was some of the best food I'd ever eaten. Would and will return in a heartbeat.“

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

“Five of us had an excellent dinner with good service. Small to medium place, right in town.

We came on a weeknight and shared some appetizers. Salad, arancini, tomatoes and mozzarella, all excellent. I had the eggplant parmigiana which came with a side of pasta that tasted homemade. The sauce was very good, an important test for any Italian place.

Vegetarian options: Typical for an Italian restaurant. Pasta, eggplant, salads and veggies. Not a huge selection, but two of us were vegetarian and enjoyed our meals.“

“Just had food delivered for my birthday last night for the first time. Absolutely amazing quality taste and presentation. My husband and I are both disabled so not going out much. We felt like we experienced being there. Delicious!“

“Always great food and service!“

“My family makes it there at least once a month. Best mussels on the planet. Bolognese, risotto, chicken parm, rosemary chicken, Lamb shank, something for everyone. Best friendliest staff ever. BYOB makes it even more fun. Daphne, Shannon, Joe, Angel, Dillon…all the bomb!“

“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!“

“Thank you for a nice chicken parm dinner. It was very good and a nice portion. I'll be back!“

“Great service and delicious food“

“great pizza hot rolls and dipping oil. kid friendly excellent service“

“Adrian was the best service we have had in a long time. Great place ask for him if you want great service. Will be back.“

“Enjoyed a delicious brunch here today - they also serve their regular menu all day. Staff was friendly, beautiful space.“

“The food and service was outstanding. We were greeted by the owner,John Testa, he oversees the whole operation. Huge portions, a well balanced plate (not too heavy on the pasta) the Italian Chop Salad for two can feed four. The waitstaff are friendly and efficient. Looking forward to going back .“

“We hosted a noontime bridal shower here for a group of about 22 people and it was the perfect place for such an event. Jose (the event manager) was so helpful and responsive from day one. He was patient and kind and understanding when we needed to make changes to everything from the menu to decor. I couldn't have asked for a better copilot. Fernando, the bartender, was super helpful, going above and beyond helping us with decor, clean up, etc., and pouring tasty mimosas. I didn't catch the chefs name but their food is ridiculously good! We had arancini to start, a little caprese salad, family style pesto and chicken parm and gelato to finish it off. From start to finish everyone loved the meal and service. If you're looking for either a meal out or to throw an event with authentic Italian cuisine, great wine and beautiful ambiance, this is your place. Thanks so much to the Spiga team for making the event run seamlessly!“

“The food was fantastic!! We couldn’t believe we had never been here when we have literally lived 3 mins down the road for the last 3.5 years. I got the lobster and shrimp scampi and it was so delicious. My husband got the lamb rack and he also thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was good and quick, and our waiters were friendly. The only thing I didn’t like about the restaurant was that it’s really small, so if it’s crowded, it’s REALLY crowded, cramped, and LOUD. There was a table next to us seating about 10-12 60 something year olds for a birthday, and they were extremely loud. Yelling, hollering, laughing super loudly. After a day at work this was overstimulating and overwhelming for me. This was supposed to be a date night for my husband and I but I’m not so sure we will be going here for a date night again. Maybe just a casual drop in. It doesn’t have the somewhat quiet vibes that an anniversary dinner should have ? I guess these people didn’t know the concept of an inside voice. I know it’s their birthday, but try to be considerate to other patrons and their experience. Thankfully they were really only loud before they got their food and after they were done with it. Lol.“

“Best food and service ever. We were a party of 12. Discussed and pre-ordered menu selection in advance. The chef was happy to offer choices not on the menu. Best lamb chops and pasta dishes. Perfect apetiser salads and special dessert. Good not expensive wine. So happy we celebrated big birthday here with friends. Very special, cozy atmosphere.

Parking: Plenty on street parking“

“Late lunch. One of three people there. The other guys there where friendly and great to talk to. They told me everything there is made fresh, and pizza dough is made daily. The bartender Amy was personable, fun, and great! Met one of the owners too. Nice guy. All around great experience and food was excellent.
Highly recommend 👌“

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

“I highly recommend Greg’s restaurant. My best friend from high school Nikki who 41 and I who 41 love to go here . We go frequently. Our favorite. Nikki is in love with the summer picnic salad and literally gets it every single time we go. She knows she likes it so she goes with it kind of like Sheldon on the Big Bang theory. I love this salmon dinner , salmon bowl , grilled chicken dinner , Their veggie burger , the crunchy Chinese chicken salad and both quinoa salads . We went last night and Nikki had piece of strawberry shortcake. It was huge and so good she said . They are noted for their desserts. Bear desserts and meals around! Nikki also loves their clam chowder. Last night dining down in the pub section where we love to go we had the sweetest waitress Britney who said she remembers us cause we go a lot. We’ve had another young lady waitress with glasses couple tones who’s sweet too and a young handsome male waiter who’s awesome too. Greg’s makes best pickles too. Greg’s great place to get a great meal and dessert! We go to the East providence location on Pawtucket Ave.“

“Came in today with the family, and we were admittedly quite impatient. The host was so incredibly articulate and she made our culinary experience ten times better. Highly recommend Emily, she is phenomenal at her job and we will come back!!“

“I was visiting Massachusetts this past week for the first time and found this restaurant ,it was the best experience the food , the people were so welcoming love the environment if I could give it 10 starts I would but next time your in Massachusetts come here 10/10Food is delicious.!! PS: The cashier was very delightful and Sweet ,she recommended the Garlic Knots and did not disappoint !“

“just had one of the best dinners I have had in a long time..the server was (Evan) superb..the food (veal parm) was outstanding..the salad is always great..I really appreciate great Italian food and this was wonderful..“

“Cheers! I haven't been to Bertucci's in a while. We received a coupon in the mail and decided to try it out. We had eggplant parm and chicken parm. It was very good. Not only was the food great, but Marty, the manager, was very helpful with our order. Everyone was friendly. And the service was excellent.“

“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!“

“Love Arlington Cafe, got delivery , ordered through Amazon Grub Hub, Great pizza with out cheese, garlic bread, Baklava.“

“The very nice place with the cozy interior and friendly staff.
The pizza is delicious. The crust is ideal. Besides pizza, they have salads, soups, meats, pasta, desserts etc. The price is good.
I have tried pizza and will come back to try some other foods.
Another important good thing is that this place is extremely clean!!
If you like good quality food, this is the place to go!“

“place has unique food, 1 of a kind pita bread and homemade wraps“

“We had a great dinner tonight! Pleasant and responsive service, delicious food, tasty drinks, and lovely atmosphere where we could talk to and hear each other!! A hidden gem-try it!“

“They go above and beyond for their customers!“

“Russell was amazing! We had a bad experience at a different location before we got to Norwood today and Russell restored our faith! He was quick and attentive. The food was delicious! Thank you Russell for a great experience. Bertucci’s you’re lucky to have staff like Russell!!!“

“Excellent fresh fish! Had a great meal!“

“Excellent food and service.“

“We ordered on Door dash and the driver picked up the food and then canceled. We re-ordered and the second dasher canceled after picking up the food.

Spoke to a nice lady at the restaurant and she called door dash but they didn’t want to help. Ordered via Uber eats and got a friendly call from the restaurant to confirm.

We got our food and it was amazing. The restaurant went above and beyond even though it wasn’t their mistake. Next time I want to eat at the restaurant.

I highly recommend the lobster arrabiata, plant rollatini and Caesar salad. The limoncello mascarpone cake was exquisite too.

Thank you!!!!“

“Great pizza and staff. Chef worked her buns off. A great sign.“

“Fantastic place to hang out to be with friends always a great time and awesome food 😊😊😊“

“The Greek chicken wrap was amazing! Mainly takeout, small place with a few tables. Nice, clean pizza joint atmosphere, but much better food. A little pricey, but a good value, especially considering that it's in a pricey area.

Parking: Small, free parking lot.“

“Amazing food, great service, love the outdoor dining area! Can't wait to go back!“

“I like this restaurant the food is always good but it's just a probably mostly takeout restaurant so they're not investing a lot in atmosphere

Parking: It's just on the street and sometimes Natick offers free parking on the street that usually it's paid meters

Wheelchair accessibility: I didn't see a wheelchair access entrance it's about four steps up to get in but I expect there's an entrance somewhere“