Location: Shrewsbury
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Best Italian food near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States. Shrewsbury is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Shrewsbury, unlike other surrounding towns like Grafton, Millbury, Westborough, and Northborough did not become a mill town or farming village, rather most of its 19th-century growth was due to its proximity to Worcester and visitors to Lake Quinsigamond. The population was 35,608 according to the 2010 US Census, in nearly 12,400 households.
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10. Oli's Tomato Pie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Matthew D
If you have eaten at Oli's than you know what you are getting their sister location in Worcester, Ma.Food is great, staff is great and have nothing to say bad about the place, except maybe that the parking is limited. Honestly, if you want good Italian food, go here!
9. A J Tomaiolo Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By rkgood
I feel like an idiot writing this. We've lived in Northborough, about two miles away from the restaurant, for three decades and have been here perhaps three times before this year, when we've dined twice. Certainly, before this year is out there will be many more visits. Our town (and area) has a surprising number of good restaurants and so this place, which at one time was smaller and in a room tucked behind the bar, was not one we hit very often. Big mistake. Our last visit, with friends, is similar to the one we had previously with friends. From the very beginning our service was great. A server who recognized that friends like to talk and relax and so her timing throughout was considerate and certainly helpful.We were never rushed. My martini was perfect. My meal, which consisted of a house salad and veal chop was wonderful...the chop maybe the best ever. Everything felt very fresh. Good portions and a very fair price. Ten days ago we dined at an Italian place with a very high reputation, and extremely high prices. No comparison. So grab a reservation (especially on weekends) and enjoy. That you will.A final note. I am very sensitive to the issue of accessibility. Happily, there is considerable parking, including handicap spots, near the entrance.
8. Nuovo Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 184 reviews
Find something on the menu for everyone at Nuovo Restaurant in Worcester. Families will feel right at home with the kid - friendly menu and atmosphere. Nuovo's dress code is business casual. Book a private event at Nuovo Restaurant and enjoy a day or nigh
Reviewed By David T
The service was very good. The place is small, reminded me of the North End in Boston. Quaint and good price. The food was just ok. Nothing special.
7. Arturo's Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 381 reviews
Specializing in Classic Italian with a modern influence, creative daily Chef specials, from pizzas to fresh pastas, Arturo's has something for everyone. From celebrations to business meetings, to corporate and private catering, we are your go to local din
Reviewed By WINEandTRAVEL
Consistently good and a great menu. The new addition is supposed to make it easier to get a table... but still hard. Tonight, another excellent dinner. Caprese Salad, Pollo Toscano, Special Seared Tuna Entree... so good! Service from Joe was excellent.Love it here.
6. VIA Italian Table
Overall Ratings
4 based on 564 reviews
In the beautiful hills of Tuscany, and in the cities and villages that dot the countryside we discovered a simple food paradise which we were eager to bring closer to home. We created VIA to offer you those culinary gems from our visits to Italy in combin
Reviewed By lynninma
We enjoyed perfect weather while dining on VIAâs patio. The highlights of our meal were the smoky bacon and Parmesan arancini we shared. These heavenly balls of deliciousness were hot and crispy on the outside, creamy and smoky on the inside, and had just the right amount of garlic aioli to compliment them---they were probably the best arancini weâve ever tasted, and we gobbled up the five balls in no time flat. The braised beef short rib with gnocchi and the braised pork shank with polenta we chose for our entrees were sheer perfection---we wouldnât hesitate to order either again. However good the entrees and appetizer were, the house salads and complimentary bread slices we were served beforehand left us scratching our heads. The salads were very small but fresh tasting, and were devoid of any dressing at all (we requested house dressing on both). After taking a couple of bites we had to ask Scott, one of our servers, to bring us a side of the dressing so we could dress them ourselves. VIAâs delicious artisanal bread (two meager slices) came with only a small cruet of olive oil for dipping, but I would have liked a butter option. We wished for more bread, but were not offered any, and we did not ask, anticipating the heftiness of our entrees to come. Being pretty full after making our ways through our entrees, but not wanting to miss out on VIAâs gelato, we forced ourselves to share a 3-scoop sampler consisting of our choices of pistachio, Amerena cherry and salted caramel. While all three of our choices were really enjoyable, the star of the trio was the salted caramel, which was the most intensely flavored. We did, however, find the presentation of this dessert lacking (the scoops were placed in a cardboard container and served with plastic spoons). We felt that this delectable frozen treat deserved something a little better. The only other problem I noted was that many of the woven chairs around the tables on the patio were in disrepair, and broken webbing on the seat of my chair kept sticking me in the back of the knee, which was quite annoying.Service by Scott and Josh was impeccable---friendly and helpful, but not fake. VIA is definitely upscale Italian dining, with delicious food, excellent service and great ambience, but with upscale prices as well. The bill for the two of us was $97.00 before tip, but including one glass of wine and a bottle of San Pellegrino sparkling water. Unfortunately, we do not dine at VIA on a regular basis, and only enjoy a lunch or dinner here if we have gift cards.
5. Napoli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Charlie R
We lived in Shrewsbury for many years and ordered takeout from Napoli's on a regular basis. We would get an occasional sandwich but usually would order their chicken piccata and chicken Marsala dinners. Always excellent!We moved to New Hampshire 3 years ago and miss having Napolis nearby. We were in town visiting this weekend and made it a point to pick up the two chicken dishes for dinner on the first night here. Great as always!If you haven't tried Napolis you should!
4. Regatta Deli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By Q2786VOpatriciac
Love the Regatta sandwich- an Italian cold-cut sandwich with oil and lettuce and tomatoes! Good vegetarian sandwiches too! Another favorite is the eggplant parmigiana... just looks me mumâs!Call ahead and pick-up when you arrive or itâs a short wait while your sandwich is made as you wait! Always chips and a drink to go with it! Authenticity good Italian sandwiches- made well!Yummy!
3. Amici Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Les F
Amici's is a small but cozy Italian restaurant. Great menu options to choose from. Our party of four began with 2 appetizers--scallops and mussels. Very Good. We then ordered 2 large pizzas for our main course. The pizza had many varieties of cheese on it as well as tomatoes,on a very thin crust. A good choice especially the very thin crust.Our server, Jackie, was very pleasant and efficient. She served water, drinks, appetizers, and the pizzas whatseemed to be the right time. She was also fun to talk to.This Italian restaurant is a winner and we will definitely visit it again.
2. Mare E Monti
Overall Ratings
4 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By WebsterFoodie
party of 10. we were waited on quickly but the server was new at it. We gave her some slack and with the help of others she did fine. All ordered different dishes and were satisfied. A basic Italian menu but well delivered. Will return.
1. Arturo's Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 381 reviews
Specializing in Classic Italian with a modern influence, creative daily Chef specials, from pizzas to fresh pastas, Arturo's has something for everyone. From celebrations to business meetings, to corporate and private catering, we are your go to local din
Reviewed By WINEandTRAVEL
Consistently good and a great menu. The new addition is supposed to make it easier to get a table... but still hard. Tonight, another excellent dinner. Caprese Salad, Pollo Toscano, Special Seared Tuna Entree... so good! Service from Joe was excellent.Love it here.
