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Where to eat Italian food in Waltham: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Waltham. Waltham (/ˈwɔːlθæm/) is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, and was an early center for the labor movement as well as a major contributor to the American Industrial Revolution. The original home of the Boston Manufacturing Company, the city was a prototype for 19th century industrial city planning, spawning what became known as the Waltham-Lowell system of labor and production. The city is now a center for research and higher education, home to Brandeis University and Bentley University. The population was 60,636 at the census in 2010.
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10. Max & Leo's Artisan Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By Lafemmegiselle
For a small place there is a surprisingly large amount of options besides pizza, but since that is done so well why would one bother?I had a gourmet delight white sauced, garlicy, mushrooms and carmelized oniony. The crackery crust even held its crisp overnight. Several craft beers and a well-priced wine selection, served by a seriously happy waitress underscored why it seemed to be date night for locals.Great place.
9. Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 220 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 DaveTUSC
Sorry to blame the waitress for what may have been a management failure, but this visit was not good. It took forever to get our bread and salad - and then our entrees were served before we had gone to finish salads. We had to ask to get water refills, empty dishes werenât collected, and so on. Definitely not recommended for eating in. Maybe takeout would be better. DaveTUSC, we're sorry to hear about your dining experience on your recent visit. If you havenât already spoken with someone about your visit or this review, please email us at [email protected] with the Bertucci's location, your name, photo of the receipt, phone number and the details of your experience. Upon receipt of your contact information, a member of our management team will contact you directly.
8. Domenic's Italian Bakery & Deli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By EmileeC37
I've been going to Domenics for over 15 years now and they still make the best Prosciutto Parma panini's! The bread is made on site so it's always fresh and delicious. The only downside is that the prices are just a little bit too high (for me personally) so I tend to make it more of a monthly treat. The quality of the food is worth every cent though! Maybe that's a good thing otherwise I'd be eating prosciutto panini's every day :)
7. Brelundi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By trencherman_10
Good calamari, ravioli was average at best with thick pasta and not much taste in the filling. The sauce was tasty but needed salt and was very very creamy. Iris for dessert was delicious but like the courses before, huge. Wine was tasty but the measure small. Atmosphere bustling. Would visit again.
6. Chateau Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By FranP1216
We were 3 couples for a midweek dinner. We were immediately seated. As our waitress was taking our drink orders, another waitress bumped into her and dropped a pitcher of ice water between 2 people at our table. One personâs leg got a bit wet, ice cubes all over the floor. Some of the cubes got picked up, the others remained! I told everyone to be careful if they get up. One person in my party didnât want any marinated meat. After asking the waitress and her making 2 trips to the kitchen to ask, we finally got an answer. My husband ordered pasta with Bolognese sauce. He said it was good. I had stuffed shrimp. The shrimp were good but the baked potato was cold. My friendâs steak came out with a baked potato and oven roasted potatoes! No veggies. Our waitress was clearly inexperienced. The kitchen needs to watch what theyâre plating. The potatoes should have been hot. The table was never cleared off , although we ordered dessert and coffee. All simple things that are easy to fix on a slow night.
5. Osteria Posto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
Our name derives from the Italian word meaning a restaurant serving wine and simple food, âosteria,â and the Italian phrase meaning to sit and relax, âposto.â This approach to heartfelt hospitality and thoughtful food characterizes our take on todayâs Ita
Reviewed By Denise S
Special family dinner celebrating a birthday. Our first time at this restaurant and it won't be our last! Each of the entrees were outstanding: Tagliatelle; Seared Gnocchi; Scallops; Veal Marsala (special). The Fire and Ice cocktail was a hit with two of the diners. There is a children's menu, pasta with butter, pasta with red sauce, pasta with meatball. Chocolate cake for dessert was very light and delicious. Servers were attentive and vey helpful. Will definitely return.
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4. Charcoal Guido's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 176 reviews
Located on Moody Street in downtown Waltham, Charcoal Guido's goal is to give our guests a great dining experience in a fun, contemporary style restaurant. Enjoy our handmade gourmet pizzas, small plates, pastas made in house, charcuterie boards and entre
Reviewed By scscientist
Spouse and I ate here with son his wife and 2 grandchildren; 10 yo girl & 13 yo boy. It was mostly the grandson (13 you.) who wanted to come here. The place is relatively small, with limited low seating tables â most are bar-high chairs & tables. The tables and chairs are close to each other and when I wanted to use the restroom I had to squeeze between chairs/tables etc. It is the noisiest restaurant I have ever been in and at one point during dinner I had to put my fingers in my ears to avoid the constant, overwhelming and annoying noise! Also the food choice is quite limited â mostly pasta with lots of cheese with other things (clams, lobster pieces, meat, etc.) on it- but very carbohydrate rich with sauces. I personally avoided all that and had a bowl of mussels â which were fine. We avoided desert because we wanted to leave the place and the noise. So the point is â when we are visiting son & family I will veto eating her ever again. It is NOT the place to go if you want to have a conversation without yelling to those across the table. UGH!
3. Fiorella's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 465 reviews
Fiorellaâs, a hidden gem located off the beaten path in lovely Newtonville, has offered a truly unique dining experience through its cozy atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and delicious food. Fiorellaâs welcomes and invites its visitors with its luring Fior
Reviewed By robertrK7594UO
This place has a friendly neighborhood feel. It is very popular with locals. The pasta bolognese is particularly good. This is Italian food well done in a relaxed atmosphere. Also a great place for families.
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2. La Campania
Overall Ratings
4 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By Ottawans
Our family of four went to La Campania on a busy Thursday evening and although we had to wait almost half an hour after our scheduled reservation to be seated it was certainly worthwhile. The appetizers â roasted fig, carpaccio, prosciutto and beet insalata â were all enjoyed. The rack of lamb chosen by one of our party was rated âthe best in a very long timeâ while the half rabbit selected by another was âsimply outstandingâ. The duck and tagliolini entrees were also appreciated. The desserts â three chocolate souffles and a tiramisu were exquisite. All in all, a delightful experience.
1. Il Capriccio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 303 reviews
Il Capriccio serves a constantly changing Northern Italian menu featuring local products with an award winning Italian wine and Grappa list. Though long considered a local secret, Il Capriccio has been the number one Northern Italian restaurant in Zagat's
Reviewed By David H
This restaurant has been operating for many years and has managed to maintain a high quality of service, food, and wine. We had a pleasant dinner there recently with excellent friendly service and delicious appetizers. However, we all ordered the same entree special, soft shell crabs, and found them to be mushy and the sauce so heavy that the delicate crab flavor was obscured. Despite this minor imperfection, the meal was excellent overall and the wine list, nearly exclusively Italian, is outstanding.
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