50 Best Italian Restaurants near Westwood

“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!“

“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.“

“It is not just the good quality pizza / other cusine that Comellas makes that is appealing about this restaurant. Rather it has a versatile atmosphere fitting for any type of classy dinning experience. With service that is home-like and warm. I would recommend Comellas to anyone.“

“I attended an event yesterday at this amazing Restaurant. The atmosphere is so inviting, the drinks were delicious. Food was absolutely scrumptious. And the staff all so kind and friendly. I highly recommend stopping in for a cocktail or dinner, you won’t be disappointed!!!“

“This place is amazing!! The customer service was top notch!!“

“Wonderful dining experience, top to bottom, with perfectly executed dishes. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Just ensure you get the Cappelletti, maybe 2 orders (it’s that damn good and will blow you away) and the Tiramisu. We also got the Pizza Bianca with the trio of dips, the snap pea caesar salad, and the linguine - all top notch and so good. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked incredible. The space is intimate without being cramped and the servers are kind, attentive, and helpful with the menu. As a self-proclaimed NYC food snob, I understand why this place is regarded as one of Boston’s best and I will definitely be returning!“

“The woman who waited on me and my family was incredibly kind. We have a wheelchair bound daughter and I just hope the know how come the made us feel plus the food was amazing. Save room for a cappuccino and tiramisu!“

“Another wonderful family lunch today! Thank you Chris and the Carlo’s Cucina family. My second visit in three weeks. We’ll definitely be back! My new favorite dining spot on my visits to Allston, from the Cape. 👍🍽️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mark N.“

“Excellent food and cocktails! Service was wonderful. The bartender, Bernie, is wonderful! She makes the best Old Fashion I have ever had. It’s a small neighborhood “hole in the wall” vibe. Definitely worth trying.“

“Probably one of the best meals ever. From oysters to bread pudding! So amazing! A burst of flavor in every bite! Go out of your way if you have to , you won’t regret! 💕“

“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!!“

“Always amazing food and service!!!“

“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.“

“Excellent people exc food great prices!“

“Had a wonderful dinner here with my wife and in-laws! You can immediately tell it’s a family-owned spot—there’s a genuine warmth and pride in everything they do.
Stella, the owner's daughter, took fantastic care of us. She was an absolute delight: engaging, attentive, and made our evening feel truly special. On top of the outstanding hospitality, every dish that hit the table was delicious and beautifully prepared.
A real neighborhood gem. We had a great experience from start to finish and will definitely be back!“

“Great. Been there dozens of times.“

“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.“

“The best. If Im dining out in Rozzi this is the place... So good!“

“Wonderful food and great service in an amazing setting!“

“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.“

“Vincenzo’s Italian Deli is the real deal! Their panini are prepared with the freshest of imported ingredients (prosciutto, mozzarella, basil, etc), They also offer hot subs, freshly made Arancini rice balls, mini sfogliatelle, and homemade focaccia. In addition, they sell a wide range of imported Italian snacks, cookies, drinks, and condiments (many of which you can usually only find in Boston). Furthermore, modern Italian music is playing from the moment you step in, which truly adds to the authentic experience. Staff very friendly and hardworking🙌“

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

“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!“

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

“Just had the most tastiest cheesesteak pizza from here. The dough was superb. Ingredients are definitely fresh! Will go back and try again.“

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

“at first when we walked in, I felt really under dressed and like everyone was staring at me like I was a bum :( But, our waiter made us feel at home and was super friendly! He made it worth it. And the food...get outta here! So good!!!“

“One of the few places in the area where I can eat my favorites Italian dishes that taste like in my hometown in northern Italy. And great staff!“

“Friendly staff, vibrant bar, and excellent food!“

“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!!“

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

“The best beef bolognese I have had in ages! Time to buy more!“

“The food was just as I remembered“

“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.“

“On a recent trip to Boston we visited Standard Italian to celebrate a 60th Birthday. They personalized the menu to honor the Birthday Boy and dinner was so amazing. Our waitress was attentive and personable and it couldn't have been a better night. In fact we enjoyed the experience so much that we stopped in another night before a game at Fenway for cocktails and apps. The atmosphere is great the food is also really good.“

“Menu items were executed perfectly and they did a little extra for my daughter’s birthday. Kind, attentive staff. Thank you for a wonderful evening.“

“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.“

“Servers slack off too much, a bit unfriendly; their friends would drop by, and they would chitchat.

Managers and front desk inside are super sweet.

Food is more a fusion, well done. The mom’s bread seems small, but the freshly ground but not too salty pesto is a nice touch to clean up the seared fish’s pesto sauce, a different, less nutty combination.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“La Stalla hosted a 50th wedding anniversary dinner for my parents for 50 people in June 2025. Michaela the event coordinator was fantastic and accommodating. We went with the buffet and the meatballs, arancini, chicken parm, haddock, and steak tips were excellent. The deserts of gelato and tiramisu were also fantastic. Everyone commented on how good the food was. The servers were extra accommodating in allowing me to use the television for a slide show. We even stayed past the planned time and the staff let us enjoy each other's company. I couldn't be happier with how the event went and will be coming in for dinner soon! - Sam T“

“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.“

“Came to Amelia’s for Easter dinner. This was my first time there and I was not disappointed! Everything was wonderful, from the cleanliness of the restaurant, to the decor, to the food to the cappuccino. But what brought it to perfection level, was our server, Kayla. She was on point, friendly, patient and an all around lovely young lady. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!“

“Excellent food and service.“

“We recently had our wedding at Primavera and everything was exceptional. Rosaria was amazing in helping ensure we had everything we needed leading up to the day. The team was absolutely spectacular, ensuring all our needs/wants were met and treated all our guests so kindly. The venue is absolutely beautiful and food is delicious! I would highly recommend them for any event! So happy with our day!“

“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“

“No matter what we pick up from Daje, we ALWAYS enjoy it! The quality and love put into each of these menu items in unmatched from any restaurants around here and the prices seem unreasonably low for how excellent everything is. We're so lucky to have them in Medfield and hope to keep enjoying their bombolonis, focaccia, and paninis for many years to come!!“

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

“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.“