Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Lexington, Mike's Pastry and Nine Bar Espresso, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best italian restaurants in Boston. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
Boston's Premier Italian Destinations
Boston’s storied culinary landscape comes alive in this selection of the city’s premier Italian and American destinations. You can explore everything from legendary North End bakeries and artisanal espresso bars to expansive gourmet marketplaces and vibrant open-air gardens. Whether you are seeking a traditional pastry, a handcrafted meal, or a modern twist on local favorites, these spots offer an authentic taste of the city's diverse flavors.
30 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in Boston | Top Rated Italian Food
- The Lexington · rated 5/5: American.
- Mike's Pastry · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Nine Bar Espresso · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Capone Foods · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Toscanini's · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Asaro Bakery & Cafe · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Café Amalfi · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Eataly · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Trillium Garden on the Greenway · rated 3/5: American.
- Fornax · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Bova's Bakery · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Cambridge Pizzeria: Italian.
- Area Four: Italian.
- MIDA: Italian.
- All Star Pizza Bar: Italian.
- Brassica Kitchen + Cafe: American.
- Toscano: Italian.
- University Grill and Pizza: Italian.
- Scampo: Italian.
- Giulia: Italian.
- Mortadella Head: Italian.
- SRV: Italian.
- Cafe 472: Italian.
- Oak Hill Pizza: Italian.
- Cafe Amaro: Italian.
- Lucia Ristorante: Italian.
- Sulmona: Italian.
- Al's South Street Cafe: American.
- Village Pizza & Grill: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
