50 Best Italian Restaurants near Wellesley

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

“2nd visit to your restaurant in the past month comments - the Bar Tender was not very friendly or welcoming - not ignoring customers but not intuned , Like " Hello I'll be right wth you " 2nd small item is the knives - not sharp where they need to be - time for some replacements Thanks“

“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!“

“Nice little take out grab and go Italian eatery with several locations in metro West. Pizza salads and Subs on another level with daily Italian entraes. This location has a small seating area and a few outdoor seats. I have been going for nearly two decades and the service and food quality have been incredibly consistent.“

“Another nice dining experience at Dryft. This was our 4th or 5th time for dinner. We had burgers and salmon and swordfish. Everything was cooked as requested. Also spilt a Caesar salad and watermelon salad. Service was very good. Very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The noise level was a little loud but not that bad. Never disappointed at Dryft.“

“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!!“

“Great food and great service! I even got gluten free chicken parm and spaghetti which was excellent! They have a wonderful food and drink menu. Our server Jess was was excellent as well. The manager Nick greeted us when we came in and found us a great table by the window. So the bottom line is, this is a great restaurant and I'm so happy we found this little gem! We will be back!“

“Short rib and Gnocchi Fra Diavolo were home runs. The kids loved the meatballs. The breadsticks were a hit with the kids too. Out of town and would definitely travel to come back. Service was great too and the manager/owner was very welcoming.“

“Da LaPosta is an absolute must go to if you are someone who appreciates great Italian food and service! Mario is a top notch chef who pays homage to his Italian roots by sharing his family's cooking that he grew up on. Every single dish is so fresh and full of flavor. The fresh pasta dish we had was so light and delicate. The pizza with homemade dough was fabulous and flavorful. The eggplant parm app is so good and an absolute must have when you visit. The zucchini flower app with ricotta was so light and tasty. Mario and his team understand how food should be made using the freshest ingredients and keeping everything simple and full of flavor. The General Mngr and wait staff were so attentive, welcoming, and professional. They pay attention to the details, doing things like swapping out your silverware and flatware after each course, which just makes the overall dining experience so enjoyable. Skip the North End and go to Da LaPosta. You won't regret it.“

“Great service and delicious food“

“We had a great meal at Stella. It has such a warm and homey vibe when you enter, with delicious food. All the pastas are exceptional; simple but really high quality. The menu is a little small but all the items were executed really well. The only point of criticism is that the meatballs were a bit too bready in texture. This definitely seems to be a restaurant that is frequented by locals, and overall we would come back!“

“Excellent people exc food great prices!“

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

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

“Il Capriccio always delivers! We had delicious food- some apps, mostly fish mains. Fish was fresh and tasty, apps (tuna tartare, mushroom/polenta, lobster/corn croquette) were slightly different from usual choices elsewhere and again, fresh and good. Cocktails were prepared well and service was attentive. Hadn't been in a while, but glad to see standards continue to remain high.“

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

“Spiga is our absolute favorite restaurant!! We've come a dozen times and it is always the best meal! This particular time, I made a reservation for Father's Day but I accidentally booked it for a week prior - the manager was so incredible and could hear the desperation in my voice, so squeezed us in and made it work by his own kindness, even though the restaurant was fully booked. Our waiter was amazing - the service was incredible from beginning to end and our meal was absolutely delicious and so freshly homemade as always! We cannot wait to come back, thank you Spiga!!“

“We would like to give a higher rating and hope to in the future but there were several areas that could be improved:

1) My husband and I sat on the patio next to the front door. We used to come here alot when it was Petit Robert. They have done a nice job of changing it from French country bistro to modern upscale Italian, still very cozy. It was a lovely evening but it was disrupted by 2 young boys running in and out of the restaurant yelling the score to some game. They continued to yell up and down the sidewalk and climbed the lamppost. It really ruined the vibe. It was surprising that their parents (inside) nor the staff said anything to them. We could over hear the table next to us also commenting about this raucous behavior.

2. The service, although super friendly was slow. We waited for quite some time to place our order and for the bill. I never got the ice that was requested. Perhaps this is because of thr busy crowd on a Friday night.

3. The majority of our dishes were outstanding. The grilled squid appetizer was the best we have had in awhile. The squid was very tender and went perfectly well with the sliced fennel and lemon vinaigrette. My husband's wagyu dish was also beautifully executed. It was cooked to the perfect medium rare and paired nicely with the garlic sauce. Sides included lightly seasoned crispy fingerling potatoes and broccolini also cooked to perfection. I ordered the house special, lobster in vodka sauce with house made pasta. This was the biggest disappointment when the other dishes were so well delivered. The pasta was over cooked and mushy. The sauce was a bit sweet and there were only a few small pieces of lobster claw meat. This was surprising since the dish was more expensive than the wagyu. When the hostess checked in on us, she was gracious in offering to get us something else. I went with the black truffle wheel since we had seen other tables ordering it and the waitress had said it was her favorite dish there. Indeed it was incredible and did not disappoint! The pasta was not overcooked and the sauce was to die for! I loved it and would come back just for that dish alone!

When the bill came out, we assumed that they would have comped us for the lobster dish since that was what we didn't like and had sent it back despite their offering us to take it home. But instead, they had comped us for the truffle dish ($26), which was just over half of the lobster dish ($44). Seemed like a strange unprofessional practice.

Overall we still loved 3 out of 4 dishes so would still come back. Hopefully there won't be screaming kids and perhaps the wait staff would not be as slow.“

“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!“

“Best place,great food.Highly recommend 🥰🥰🥰🥰“

“I lived in Italy and did culinary school there. I've eaten at hundreds of authentic Italian restaurants. No restaurant in USA has really ever scratched the itch of those places like Trattoria Nina. I last ate here 6 years ago and I'm happy to report this place still scratches that itch. It really feels like you've been invited into someones home off the street in Firenze or Bologna and you're eating nonna's cooking.
The music was charming and it's such a great vibe. Excited to come back soon.

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“I have never in my life had a steak cheese & mushroom sandwich as good as Lola’s. We stopped in for a quick dinner Wednesday and I have been thinking (dreaming?) since then about how delicious it was. It’s a bit far for us to come there regularly but I can’t wait to visit again.“

“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!!“

“always excellent food and service!“

“We had an excellent dining experience here. Calamari was some of the best I have ever had. Flatbread pizza was creative and oh so flavorful. Mushroom ravioli wasn’t a huge portion but was so well made and fresh I didn’t care. Creative and well made cocktails and the complimentary bread was delicious and a really nice touch. Our waitress Kathleen was very kind and attentive, and when our gift card was accidentally misplaced she worked with the manager to rectify right away. Fantastic atmosphere and outdoor dining experience! Would highly recommend this spot!“

“We tried 6 different things and they were all amazing . Great pizza , deserts are delicious. Fun atmosphere and the big wood stove fire is cool. Service was fast and polite. Our food came out pretty fast even tho it was busy on Friday. Everything was very well prepared and generous serving sizes. I can’t wait to go back. Get the Popeyes sweet pea pizza . One of the best pizzas I’ve ever had.“

“My family and I were looking for places to eat before a family friend’s play in Belmont. We decided to stop in and nothing short of amazing! The staff welcomes you when you walk in, super friendly and were very generous. Place was busy which is a good sign and ton of people doing pick up orders. The pizza was very authentic and probably the best I have had in a long time. The hot honey tenders were delicious. I wish we had one close to me, I would be a loyal customer!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“Delish dinner. Swordfish & fresh vegetables. Scrumptious tart for dessert!“

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

“On October 2nd, we hosted a Rehearsal Dinner for 35 that opened up to a Welcome Party for 90. The transition in their beautiful event space was seamless, thanks to Joanna and her wonderful staff. Leading up to the events, Joanna answered any question I threw at her. It was especially comforting since I was organizing from Florida. The food at the rehearsal dinner was delicious, chicken parm, salmon, gnocchi. The service, both food and drink was exceptional. We did a prix fixe menu and Joanna created a specific menu for our event. It felt very special. For the welcome party with an open bar, we chose a charcuterie board, fruit platter, meatballs and arancini all served buffet style. High top tables were added to accommodate the additional guests. Again, Joanna and her staff paid attention to every detail. As the hostess, besides wanting great food and service for my guests, it was extremely important that I got to enjoy my son’s wedding festivities. I had the best time not having to worry about a thing. I can’t thank Joanna and her staff enough for making it all happen.“

“Always great food and service!“

“Dinner was fantastic!! Order to go…Veal piccata with linguine, Fresh Italian bread and Italian, sparkling….Sanpellegrino orange drink, with a fresh cannoli made to order.
Everything was exceptionally tasty. The VEAL in particular was exceptional.., very tender and cooked to perfection.. Cannoli was freshly made directly in front of you, with a nice firm shell.. portion size was generous. The bread was actually stupendous too!
This establishmen continues to never ever disappoint. Consistently great and reasonably priced.
HIGHLY RECCOMEND!!
Keep up the great work thank you for a delightful meal.“

“PHENOMENAL!!! This place was absolutely delicious. We got the lobster bisque, Cesar salad, potato couchettes, lobster ravioli, and chicken Parm, and every single dish was absolutely fabulous! The chicken parm especially was absolutely phenomenal, one of the best tomato sauces I’ve ever had. I will absolutely be coming back, this place is a hidden treasure. I should also add that the service was fabulous, and the restaurant felt extremely clean. Habibe was our server and she was absolutely amazing and so sweet!“

“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 .“

“Very family Friendly as well has a Very Nice Bar-Everything i have had is Superb-Large portion-The bingo on Tuesday is alot of Fun!!“

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

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

“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..“

“Amazing bakery with excellent service! The staff was so friendly and welcoming. The bread was fresh, delicious, and tasted homemade. I also love that they carry a variety of groceries, making it a convenient place to shop for more than just baked goods. Highly recommend checking this place out!“

“Good food, friendly staff, affordable for lunch and catering“

“I really enjoy going here with my family. The pasta, the pizza and the cannolis were absolutely delicious. The owners are delightful and so kind!
We come here often!
Only got a picture of the cannolis but everything here is amazing!“

“AMAZING FOOD! And great staff!“

“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.“

“Everything Is So Great Here. The Hot Sausage Brings Me Back To When I Was A Kid. They Are Fantastic!!“

“Vico Ristorante Italiano offers an authentic Italian experience on the South Shore, with "amazing food". The service was great, with a large wine selection. I recommend the Rigatoni Bolognese.“

“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.“

“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!“