26 Best Italian Restaurants near Plaistow

“Things to try: classic gyro, calzones, pizza, steak & cheese, chicken parm & tour of Italy. Everything is delicious but these are some of the most notable dishes. You won’t be disappointed. The picture is one of the Valentine’s Day specials, the center cut sirloin with scallops.“

“We've been going here for years. Pizza, subs, calzones and especially their honey BBQ steak tips are all great. We'll be driving gome and just randomly decide that we don't want to cook and Louis is our first thought. Friendly and fast!“

“Best Calzones in the area!! Employees are friendly and seem to enjoy their job. I always heard negative things about the place, but I gave it a chance. Very glad I did. I believe it is under new management. I've lived in Haverhill for 29 years, and this is a happy old new discovery!“

“We just tried something different from our favorite Pizza & Sub shop. I usually get a pizza or steak and cheese, this time I got the steak bomb. OMG it was so delicious it was ridiculous. Hot, and bursting with flavor! My Wife got the Greek chicken wrap and it was equally delicious. According to Yelp this Restaurant gets only 3 stars. I have no idea why.“

“I had a steak & cheese sub, It was good with some good sweet onions in there. Seems like they squirted oil on it though. Would have been better without it. Made me quesy about an hour after. GF got the Chicken Marsala, she loved & devoured it.“

“We went last night (first time) and were so happy we found this gem on Merrimack Valley Eats. I had the French Dip and my husband had fried scallops. Both were superb! And the hand-cut fries are hard to come by today! The bread pudding was the best around!! Can't wait to go back! And our server, Adam(?) went above and beyond to make our first visit memorable“

“Well I'm shocked it took me so long to get to this Restaurant. I mean I lived in Derry, NH forever before moving to the Seacoast. It is by far the best Real Italian food I have had in forever. The food was out of this world, I had the Amalfi special which was so abundant, it took me three meals before I could finish it all. The service was excellent , though very busy in a Saturday night, the place was packed. It was amazing. Make sure to make reservations and a good attitude because it's a quaint little place, booths are available if requested. I just can't say enough about it. I wanted to take a picture of my dish but I just finished the last bite. Deliciouso!!!“

“Can I just say ..... WOWThe garlic bread was out of this world!I personally only drink one type of alcohol and I always order a tequila sunrise and this is by far the best tequila sunrise I've ever had. I got lobster ravioli it had a lemon sauce on it and holy hera ! So fresh and delicious. Hubby got the duck. Crisp moist and absolutely superb.Restaurant is small but the food made up for it. Our server was young had a smile and great attitude. I will be going back ! Almost forgot about the creme brulee ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUSI got a Cesar to go..... Homemade bread crumbssssssParking: Parking sucks downtown Haverhill but there's places. Just gotta find them lol“

“The service is great and I have always enjoyed the food here. Last visit Iwe had prime rib, which was delicious, and the seafood carbonara special. If you get the chance to order the carbonara, do it, you won't be disappointed. The bartending was superb. After all the food and drink I was surprised by the value when we received the check...very reasonable.“

“We went here on Valentine's Day for dinner. Food was amazing! For an appetizer, we had fried calamari with hot peppers. For the main course, I ordered Pasta Gamberi with Shrimp and hubby enjoyed Chicken Cacciatore. For a drink, I enjoyed an espresso martini. I enjoyed a Pistachio Ricotta Cake. Highly recommend and would definitely go back!“

“Went there thinking classic Italian. Boy was I wrong! So many Mediterranean dishes, amazing steak and STRONG drinks! Calamari was tender and delicious, prime rib rare as you want it, and the Mediterranean platter with hummus, grape leaves, and everything else amazing!!!“

“Balducci's is one of the better pizza joints in the area. I would consider it to be slightly underrated. If youre looking for a decent italian slice, give them a shot.Pizza is thin, not too crispy, with good flavors all around.Note to owner: Please season your french fries heavier.Vegetarian options: Veggie toppingsParking: Free parking lot“

“Good to see this small gem of a restaurant made it through COVID. Family run. Tucked away in a small strip mall. Unusual menu of Italian and authentic Argentinian dishes (my wife and I have been to Argentina). We all started with Empanadas, choice of 6 kinds. Two are sufficient for most people. Choice of baked or fried (we chose baked). Very good. My wife had the Canelones ala Bechamel (stuffed crepes). Very good. My son went for the Salmone alla Jesica (cheese stuffed salmon). Very good as well. I had classic Veal Florintina. Again very good, but too large a serving. Unusual for us, we went for dessert. My son tried the Copa Stracciatella (a chocolate chip gelato), my wife the dulce de leche Flan, and I had the Connoli. Excellent. Extensive wine list. Bottled beer only with an interesting Argentinian beer. Good service.“

“Went for dinner with my family last night (Friday night) and can’t say enough! Wish I had taken some pictures but I was too busy stuffing my face because everything was so delicious!!!!!! You can tell everything is made fresh. Our server was wonderful. We had a wonderful table in the corner. We had steak tip risotto, ribeye, t bone, wedge salad and a couple kids meals too. Absolutely everything was amazing - can’t say it enough! The Italian Margs were pretty yummy too! Oh and the deserts!!!! HUGEEEE and you guessed it… delicious!“

“Love Ralphie's! Great food and super friendly servers. My favorite Italian restaurant in the area. Not fancy like others in the area but the price and quality of food make it worth your while. You might have to wait for your table but drinks at the bar are nice. Try the meat sauce - delicious or on weekends their lasagna is amazing!“

“What a fantastic Brunch we had on Easter Sunday @ Salvatore’s in Lawrence. Always great food & great service. We love Michael & Philip. Parking: Always plenty of free parkingKid-friendliness: Very kid friendly. There was a section with several food choices just for kidsWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible“

“Went one afternoon for lunch. Not overly crowded, but it did take a while for appetizers to come out as well as the main meal.The food was really good. The appetizer rolls tasted like a philly cheese steak. The pizza crust was crunchy but not burnt. The sauce was slightly sweet, and the cheese was melted perfectly.The hamburger was large and tasted great. The fries had a nice crunch and salted well.I would come here again.“

“Big shout out to Romano's ordered my usual Chicken parm with ziti dinner and also ordered a chocolate milk, it was forgotten when delivered driver was back here in 5 mins with my choc milk. That is good customer service and there house dressing is just so good .“

“Recently went to a family party and sampled everything (of course). The chicken fingers were all white meat and obviously homemade; they were amazing. There were several small pizzas with an array of topping. Each had a crispy crust that was complimented by the right amount of sauce, cheese, etc. The salads had fresh feta and a generous amount of dressing; the house (Greek) was the favorite.“

“Drove 45 minutes after seeing this deli on a Facebook group and we’re glad we did. I got the caprese sandwich (took out the prosciutto and added chicken cutlets) - delicious. My husband got a veal parm sub and thought the veal was a perfect thickness with a nice crisp to it even with it being covered in sauce. We had planned to take half our sandwiches home, but they were too good. We’ll definitely be back.“

“I have been wanting to eat there for a long time! This is authentic Italian food. I was there for an early lunch so it was not busy. It had a total North End vibe and I am definitely going back. I told the waiter it was the best veal parm I ever had and he went right to the kitchen to tell the chef! 5 out of 5 for sureRitaPlaistow“

“Just got two speciality pizzas to go that were fantastic. During this crazy time of fear and worry with the virus, Spaziano's is open and serving the Haverhill community. If you can, stop in and support Spaziano's by ordering some great food!“

“This is the perfect place to take your family or your significant other for that special night out. The food, the atmosphere, and the service is top notch and the tiramisu is absolutely delicious. Your missing out if you haven’t gone to Buono Bistro so Andiamo Mangia Mangia “

“Dined there last night and the food was as great as always. I got the Chicken Scampi, everything was on point. It was unfortunate that a customer allowed their child to shriek out and run around the restaurant. I know there is nothing management can do, but it is still a pet peeve. The reason I have a concern is that I walk with a prosthetic leg and tripping over a child is NOT a good start to the evening. I can absolutely guarantee you the Olive Garden’s food is better than what they give you at Holy Family Hospital. Anyway, the one issue the restaurant can address is the hostess’s attitude, it stunk. She just threw the menu on the table and didn’t say a word. Aside from the server’s lackluster attitude and the child running around, the meal was very good and my server was very good. I will be back.“

“It was a wonderful evening out. Our table for four was front and center of the evening musician/pianist. Drinks multiple apps, a charcuterie board, dinners, desserts, were all fabulous.We will return again...The pianist Ed Bemish of Green Piano in Hudson set the perfect mood for the evening!“

“My wife found this place while searching for places that are friendly to people who are gluten-intolerant. We both ordered the pasta with bolognese sauce, which was superb. Her gluten-free pasta was very tasty, as was my regular dish. The server was very friendly and attentive to our needs, and offered some good suggestions to make the evening even more enjoyable. Being that it only recently opened, the restaurant was clean and well-maintained, but it was a tad loud due to the openness of the dining area. I found it difficult but manageable to have a conversation with my wife during our time there. We will definitely go back very soon!Dietary restrictions: As mentioned, lots of gluten-free options, including dessert!“