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.
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Boston's Upscale Italian Destinations
Boston’s storied neighborhoods are home to an exceptional array of upscale Italian dining, where traditional techniques meet modern culinary innovation. This curated selection invites you to explore everything from the refined handmade pastas at Giulia and MIDA to the sophisticated, contemporary plates served at Scampo and SRV. Whether you are looking for the neighborhood charm of Pammy’s or the coastal-inspired elegance of Bar Mezzana, these premier destinations offer the perfect setting for an unforgettable meal in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Boston | Upscale 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.
