Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Boston by diners
It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a . But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy鈥攊t ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.
Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites鈥攁nd there's lots to love about it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken Parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering, even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce鈥攖hink frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feelings. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant鈥攃omplete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, Parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread鈥攂rings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.
Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Boston based on diners' reviews on as of January 2025.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
#30. Forcella
- Rating: 4.1/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 33 North Sq Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian
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#29. Prezza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (456 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 24 Fleet St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Salad
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#28. Cafe Quattro
- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 817 Harrison Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#27. Galleria Umberto
- Rating: 4.4/5 (810 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 289 Hanover St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#26. Casa Razdora
- Rating: 4.5/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 115 Water St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wraps
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#25. Theo's Cozy Corner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (791 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 162 Salem St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Italian
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#24. Aqua Pazza
- Rating: 4.6/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 135 Richmond St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Seafood
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#23. Terramia Ristorante
- Rating: 4.2/5 (692 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 98 Salem St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
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#22. Giacomo's Ristorante - Boston
- Rating: 4.2/5 (4361 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 355 Hanover St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Seafood
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#21. Arya Trattoria
- Rating: 4.2/5 (362 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 253 Hanover St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian
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#20. The Salty Pig
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1990 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 Dartmouth St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: New American, Italian, Pizza
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#19. Bar Mezzana
- Rating: 4.2/5 (468 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 360 Harrison Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars
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#18. Rino's Place
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 258 Saratoga St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian
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#17. Sorellina
- Rating: 4.2/5 (806 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1 Huntington Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Mediterranean
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#16. Bar Volpe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (128 reviews)
- Address: 170 West Broadway Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Bars
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#15. Picco Pizza & Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 513 Tremont St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
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#14. Tony & Elaine's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 North Washington St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian
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#13. MIDA
- Rating: 4.2/5 (648 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 782 Tremont St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Noodles
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#12. Mamma Maria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (986 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3 North Sq Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian
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#11. Gigi
- Rating: 4.3/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 431 Columbus Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars
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#10. Fox & The Knife
- Rating: 4.3/5 (516 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 28 West Broadway Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian
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#9. Casarecce
- Rating: 4.3/5 (399 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 285 Hanover St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Wine Bars
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#8. Locale
- Rating: 4.4/5 (537 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 352 Hanover St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#7. SRV Boston
- Rating: 4.4/5 (604 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 569 Columbus Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
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#6. TreMonte Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 76 Salem St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Pizza
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#5. Isabella Ristorante
- Rating: 4.5/5 (495 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 Prince St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian
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#4. Carmelina's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3933 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 307 Hanover St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian
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#3. Florina Pizzeria & Paninoteca
- Rating: 4.6/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16 Derne St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
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#2. Mario's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 347 Chelsea St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian
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#1. Via Cannuccia
- Rating: 4.7/5 (112 reviews)
- Address: 1739 Dorchester Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Italian, Desserts
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.
