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Where to eat Italian food in Needham: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best Italian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Italian food in Needham. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Italian restaurants near you.. Needham is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. A suburb of Boston, its population was 28,886 at the 2010 census. It is home to the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, an engineering school.
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10. Alta Strada
Overall Ratings
4 based on 283 reviews
Reviewed By jop2map
This was my first time here in a few years, since I do not live in the vicinity. It was excellent. The staff are professional but very friendly and welcoming. Mike, our server, was extraordinary. I had the truffle salad followed by the pappardelle con cingali, and both were superb. The ribbon pasta was homemade, and it showed; it was translucently thin and delicate. The wild boar had been slow cooked to perfect tenderness. There are several reasonably priced wines by the glass. Parking on the street on a Wednesday evening was no problem. Iâll be back; itâs well worth the drive for me.
9. Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 55 reviews
Bertucci's restaurants are firing-up brick ovens from New England to Virginia, each reflecting the distinct character and local charm of its community. Like the original Bertucci's, every kitchen is open, making our brick oven part of the restaurant exper
Reviewed By Stealthcritic
I hate giving bad reviews, but we were so disappointed. Every one was warm and welcoming, and our waitress was verySweet, but unfortunately the food was very disappointing. My mushroom flatbread had almost no mushrooms, and the bread was undercooked and not hot when served. The childrenâs spaghetti was fine, but the meatballs were also coolAnd they were dense and not flavorful. It is certainly a family friendly, and well priced and maybe the best available at that price, but I would try to find someplace else.I havenât be to a bertuccis in probably 25+ years and I remember it being better. We are sorry that our dishes were not up to par during your most recent visit. We appreciate that you have taken the time to write to us. Please email us at [email protected] with the Bertuccis location, photo of the receipt, your phone number and the details of your experience.
8. Spiga
Overall Ratings
4 based on 236 reviews
For nearly a decade, Spiga Ristorante served fine Italian cuisine; but in winter of 2017, Marisa Ioccoâiconic Boston restaurateur (and the city's first and only #ExecutiveGirlChef from Italy)âtransformed Spiga from satisfying to sublime, in ways diners ne
Reviewed By HMRoch
This intimate restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating is truly a hidden gem! Service was fantastic and food was delicious. Menu offers a great selection ofdishes, and I loved the Italian Sausage & Pepper Meatballs. Bucatini with guanciale was tasty too. The homemade peach crostata with vanilla gelato was the perfect end to our meal.
7. Comellas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By mikekap24
My brother lives near this restaurant so I've been many times over the last couple years - their value for pizza can't be beat but their service recently sucks.On one occasion, I placed an order using the app for a pasta, a pizza, and a wrap.. I got a call saying the pizza would take close to two hours and asking if I wanted to hold the entire order.. I agreed to cancel the pizza and went to pick up the remaining items.Instead of zits with marinara sauce and chicken, I got a very gooey bowl of zits with chicken, broccoli, and the most cheesy while still flavor less Alfredo sauce I've ever met - I tried to eat it but it was making me sick so I threw it out and went to McDonald's instead.Recently I stopped in with a friend of mine.. Ordering two items with the app - two sandwiches.When we got there o identified myself and the barely audible cashier recited my order to confirm it. I said no, we ordered a chicken parm not eggplant. She said "that's what we have" and my friend said he'd be okay eating it instead both assuming I ordered it wrong.Once we sat down I reviewed the confirmation email and saw that I DID order a chicken parm. When I showed the cashier her colleague spoke up and said they "must have entered it wrong".. Do they get an electronic order and then manually process it - again?They offered to make my friend the correct sandwich for which I had to remind her we paid for extra cheese. The sandwich finally came out (on the wrong bread) after u had already finished my flavor less chicken cutlet sandwich and with barely even an apology we were given the new sandwich and left.I've worked in the industry and can only imagine some of the difficulties surrounding this store - but why are you re entering an order that's already electronic? Is this what caused my order to be wrong twice in a row? And what happened to the flavor? I used to love going here. And customer service? This needs the most work - I won't even go into what happened when we tried to order a root beer and a bottle of water.Hopefully they can find their awesome quality and value again to restore my faith!
6. Town House Of Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Northern_Traveler00
Johnny has been hard to find there lately. Food is still good and the guys who do the work are still there and the food is good, but the customer service has definitely dropped.
5. Hearth Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Local pizzeria serving, pasta, steak, salads dessert and more. Cocktails and an amazing craft beer selection. We are in the Heart of Needham MA, and we use only the best ingredients from our local farms...including our garden in the back of the restaurant
Reviewed By Weav11
The whole family ate here for a friday night late dinner. I had the farmers which was excellent but i would skip the potatos next time. My son had the carnivore and liked it. My daughters kids meal was a good value. My wife had the bacon zucchini and squash with the multigrain crust, also very good. Two of the group that tried the multigrain crust loved it. We would definately return.Thank you for your feedback ... it is crucial to our success. Do try my favorite pizza "Garden" or the chicken Parm next time you visit us.BestIvan
4. Capella Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Rister263
Really enjoyed Capella. Great cocktails and food. Burrata was perfection and the Pesto/Rock shrimp tagliatelle was delicious - generous portions too. Great staff and atmosphere. Will return.
3. Spiga
Overall Ratings
4 based on 236 reviews
For nearly a decade, Spiga Ristorante served fine Italian cuisine; but in winter of 2017, Marisa Ioccoâiconic Boston restaurateur (and the city's first and only #ExecutiveGirlChef from Italy)âtransformed Spiga from satisfying to sublime, in ways diners ne
Reviewed By HMRoch
This intimate restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating is truly a hidden gem! Service was fantastic and food was delicious. Menu offers a great selection ofdishes, and I loved the Italian Sausage & Pepper Meatballs. Bucatini with guanciale was tasty too. The homemade peach crostata with vanilla gelato was the perfect end to our meal.
2. Sweet Basil
Overall Ratings
4 based on 456 reviews
Reviewed By ppmck09
Sweet Basil is one of those restaurants that takes no reservations, has no parking, is kind of cramped and has no bar! But itâs all worth the wait, walking from street parking, getting to know the folks that are right next to you while eating and schlepping your own wine in. The food is that good and the service is outstanding. We are repeat offenders and travel a distance to get there. There are so many good dishes, you just have to try them all.
What to do and see in Needham, United States: The Best Places and Tips
1. Spiga
Overall Ratings
4 based on 236 reviews
For nearly a decade, Spiga Ristorante served fine Italian cuisine; but in winter of 2017, Marisa Ioccoâiconic Boston restaurateur (and the city's first and only #ExecutiveGirlChef from Italy)âtransformed Spiga from satisfying to sublime, in ways diners ne
Reviewed By HMRoch
This intimate restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating is truly a hidden gem! Service was fantastic and food was delicious. Menu offers a great selection ofdishes, and I loved the Italian Sausage & Pepper Meatballs. Bucatini with guanciale was tasty too. The homemade peach crostata with vanilla gelato was the perfect end to our meal.
Needham Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Needham
