Order the best Italian near Framingham, MA

Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Framingham

Padaria Brazil Bakery

Padaria Brazil Bakery

4.6
(1k+)
• Brazilian • Takeout
$0 delivery fee • 400 ft • 26 min
"This is an amazing sandwich ! The chicken perfectly seasoned and almost too ample,lots of cheese, corn, potato sticks lettuce, great sauce and the bakery bun is to die for. Also how these guys manage to get you French fries that aren't soggy when they arrive? A real indulgence"
"I have ordered several times from this bakery and they have consistently made amazing food. It's high quality, it's affordable and the people that run it are great. I recommend this place to everyone! Portion sizes are also quite generous!!"
Acai Bowl 500 ML
Açai, Banana, Condensed Milk, Granola, Peanut, Powder Milk and Strawberry
$22.6
Coxinha with Catupiry
Brazilian chicken croquette; Catupiry = creamy Brazilian cheese.
$6.96
Brigadeiro = Brazilian chocolate truffle; Beijinho = coconut truffle.
Popular Sweet From Brazil Made Of Condensed Milk, Chocolate, and Granulated Chocolate. Contains: Milk & Cocoa - Un
$4.97
Misto Completo
Ham, Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato on a French Roll
$10.72
Nouria's Kitchen featuring Amato's

Nouria's Kitchen featuring Amato's

4.2
(30+)
• Salads • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 11.2 mi • 80 min
Farther away
Cheese Pazzo Bread
Fresh baked dough seasoned with garlic, herbs, and cheeses served with a side of marinara dipping sauce (1 sauce cup per order)
$7.89
Chicken Parmigiana Large
Breaded Tenders and Our Signature Sauce
$11.97
Amato’s Original Real Italian Large
Ham and Cheese topped with Onions, Pickles, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Olives, Salt, Pepper, and Oil
$8.96
Build Your Own 9 Inch Pizza
Select a base pizza, then make it your own. Starting at only $6.49!
$11.96
Paris Baguette

Paris Baguette

4.6
(10+)
• American • French
$0 delivery fee • 12.5 mi • 54 min
Farther away
$5 off on $30+
"We have ordered from this place a few times now. Every time the food is excellent. Definitely a family favorite. The Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Croissant and the Strawberry Croissant are addictive"
Strawberry Croissant
Croissant filled with soft custard cream and strawberries, dusted with powdered sugar. Contains: Egg, Milk, Wheat
$8.42
Chocolate Supreme Croissant
Round croissant filled with chocolate custard cream, topped with chocolate and chocolate crisp pearls Contains: Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat
$8.3
Croissant Donut
Flaky croissant donut filled with custard cream, topped with lemon icing. Contains: Coconut, Egg, Milk, Wheat
$7.3
Ham & Cheese Pastry
Buttery pastry baked with ham, Swiss, and parmesan cheeses. Contains: Coconut, Milk, Wheat
$7.8
Nine Acre Farm Convenience & Deli

Nine Acre Farm Convenience & Deli

4.6
(200+)
• Deli • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 12.8 mi • 66 min
Farther away
"Italian and t-giving sub-always yummy"
"I ordered a coke zero and was given a diet Coke. I called to explain that this is not an acceptable substitute, and they had not called to check. They apologized, but didn't fix the problem, or give me my money back. So I paid an extra $3.99 to have nothing to drink. My sandwich was good, though."
Coca Cola 20 Oz
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$3.25
Roast Beef
Oven gold turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and mayonnaise on your choice of bread.
$13.72
Turkey
Two scrambled eggs, your choice of bacon, ham or sausage with home-fries or hash browns on a trotilla wrap.
$13.57
Thanksgiving Day
Ham, genoa salami, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato onion, pickles.
$12.66
Delanas Bakery

Delanas Bakery

4.6
(200+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 10.0 mi • 74 min
Farther away
Wallet-Friendly
"Os Salgados são uns dos melhores Que ja comi! Sempre chegam Quentinhos!!"
"Muito boa padaria, realmente os melhores produtos da região "
Hot Mix / Misto Quente
PASTEIS/EMPANADAS.
$5.29
Pastel / Fried Dough
With catupiry cheese, coxinha com catupiry. Deep fried doll made of flour, corn, chicken, onions, salt, catupiry cheese.
$5.07
Coxinha de Frango com Catupiry / Chicken Croquettes with Catupiry Cheese
Pão de queijo (pronounced pow-du-KEHjo, sort of) is probably Brazil’s most famous food export. Very similar to gougeres, pao de queijo is basically a pate a choux, but made with tapioca flour instead of wheat flour.
$4.55
Coxinha de Frango / Chicken Croquettes
Enr. De salsicha.
$4.55
Honey Dew Donuts

Honey Dew Donuts

4.7
(100+)
• American • Donut Shop
$0 delivery fee • 11.2 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"Always great food from this store. Mac & Cheese was amazing."
"My large iced red bull was all ice no red bull, and my strawberry frosted donut was squished into the same bag as my bagel and all the frosting came off please put in separate bag next time. "
Large Iced Coffee
Contains milk, eggs, gluten, and wheat. coffee roll.
$4.76
Medium Hot Coffee
Contains milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans, gluten, and wheat.
$3.46
Bagel w/ Cream Cheese
Contains milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans, gluten, and wheat.
$4.5
Medium Iced Coffee
Select six of your favorite donuts!
$4.66
La Cantina Italiana

La Cantina Italiana

Italian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Newly Added
Spinach & Artichoke Dip Crostini
Gluten-free.
$11.99
Marinara Sauce
Mashed
$14.99
Pollo Limóne Piccata
gravy
$28.99
Marinated Chicken Tenders
corn
$19.98
Bertucci's

Bertucci's

4.4
(4k+)
• Sandwiches • Pizza
$0 delivery fee
$20 off on $80+
"High quality pizza with generous cheese, delicious perfect homemade crust. Roasted veggies a little yummy spice. And delicious spaghetti and meat sauce. Such perfect sauce. Always with signature rolls and oil. Love classic Bertucci's!"
"Delivery: Fettuccini Alfredo came without alfredo; salad was non existant; side of roasted veggies - burnt; tiramisu miniscule; but worst of all...no rolls!!!' Butter, oil, but no rolls!!! Rolls are the only reason I chose Bertuccis. Mgr offered no solution or recompense. After several disappointments remind me never to order from here again."
Garlic Knots
Vegetarian. Fresh-baked with garlic sauce, served with pomodoro sauce. 860 cal.
$5.49
Classic Margherita Pizza
Vegetarian. Fresh mozzarella, housemade tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano and fresh basil. Small: 180 cal., large: 300 cal.
$17.02
Cheese Pizza (Large)
Vegetarian. Our famous freshly made dough topped with our housemade tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese. 280 cal.
$17.71
Sporkie Pizza
Sweet Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and housemade tomato sauce. Small: 220 cal., large: 400 cal.
$18.73
Da Vinci Bistro

Da Vinci Bistro

4.7
(2k+)
• Italian • Takeout
$0 delivery fee
"I had the rack of lamb, I am a lamb snob and it was as good as any big name steakhouse and rhe Mozzarella Burrata (GF) was spectacular!"
"They have the most incredible, authentic Italian food I've ever eaten at a restaurant!! Their beef tenderloin melts in your mouth like butter. You don't even need a knife. Their muscles are absolutely amazing!Bravo to their Chefs! "
Chicken Parmesan
Panko crusted boneless chicken breast topped with a plum tomato sauce and melted mozzarella di Bufala. Served with a side of rigatoni pomodoro
$31
Rigatoni Alla Bolognese
Tossed in a slow cooked sauce of tomatoes, ground sirloin and red wine
$28
Mozzarella Burrata (GF)
Tomatoes stacked with mozzarella burrata and basil.  Served with Prosciutto and topped with reduced balsamic vinegar.
$17.18
Arancini
Lightly fried risotto rice balls stuffed with fresh mozzarella. Served on a bed of Prosciutto with tomato confit. Topped with Parmigiano.
$15.65
Mama’s House

Mama’s House

4.5
(300+)
• Hot Dogs • Burgers
$0 delivery fee
"I've tried the pastel and it's absolutely delicious. I just got the Alfredo pizza and it was very good too. However, I asked for no garlic and the store didn't consider my instructions. But overall, everything's great."
"The Smoked Sausage/ Calabresa Pizza is huge and tastes amazing! The cheese melts in your mouth. Would definitely buy pizza here again."
Brazilian Pastel (fried pastry turnover) / Pastel
Cheese, ground beef, chicken with catupiry or pizza.
$6.36
House-Style (À moda da Casa)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, tomatoes, peppers, smoked sausage, corn, olives, onions, Brazilian cream cheese. Molho de tomate, mussarela, presunto, tomate, pimentão, linguiça calabresa, milho, azeitonas, cebola, catupiry.
$27.93
Chicken with Catupiry (Frango com Catupiry)
Tomato sauce, chicken, corn, olives, mozzarella, Brazilian cream cheese. / Molho de tomate, frango, milho, azeitonas, mussarela e catupiry.
$25.85
Fiorella's Trattoria

Fiorella's Trattoria

4.7
(600+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee
Trending
"Chicken Broccoli Alfredo*is amazing! Best I've had my only complaint is they forget the garlic bread on take out sometimes.?"
"The pasta sauce was slimy, not like a sauce consistency. The chicken was rubbery and inedible, and covered in the same slime. I'm so disappointed. It all had this strong, strange terrible flavor. What a waste of money. I eat at the location in Concord a lot and they are so much better. "
CYO Pasta*
Comes with garlic bread
$16.44
Toasted Ravioli*
A delicious blend of cheese-filled ravioli, fried until crisp & served with our signature marinara sauce
$15.67
Chicken Parmigiana*
Italian-seasoned chicken cutlet topped with Fiorella’s signature marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese, baked and served with linguine
$22.37
Signature Meatballs*
Our delicious homemade meatballs served with Fiorella’s signature marinara sauce, topped with herbed ricotta
$13.24
Bronzetti's Pizza & Kitchen

Bronzetti's Pizza & Kitchen

4.8
(80+)
• Italian • Sicilian
$0 delivery fee
Trending
"Best lasagna I've had in awhile!! Thank you!"
"Salad was great"
Our Famous Cheese
Our famous cheese pizza features a classic homemade tomato base, topped with our cheese blend, presented in a Sicilian-style.
$17.35
Chicken Parmigiana Sub
Breaded, fried chicken breast baked with homemade marinara sauce and melted mozzarella/cheddar cheese blend, served on a sub roll, embodying classic Italian flavors.
$20.44
Garlic Bread
Italian bread topped with garlic butter and herbs, oven-toasted until crisp. Choice of cheese or no cheese.
$8.78
Mozzarella sticks
Battered and deep-fried cheese sticks, typically served with marinara sauce for dipping. 6 pcs.
$17.23
The Villa Restaurant

The Villa Restaurant

4.5
(100+)
• Italian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Awesome food, great prices, large portions"
"The food was good but I ordered extra sauce on the which I paid extra for and it was not provided and the side of pasta had no sauce on it all. Bone dry. Been going here for years but probably not again."
Chicken Parmigiana
Our MOST loved dish! Up to 3,000 sold a month... a must try! *Comes with a cannoli & side salad every Tuesday! Order through the "Specials" section
$26.18
Cheese Pizza
12"x 12" pizza (8 slices)
$15.21
Cannoli
fresh bread baked with garlic butter & spices (Small 2 pieces/ Large 5 pieces)
$4.59
Garlic Bread
blue cheese crumbles, bacon, red onion, tomatoes, balsamic glaze, creamy Italian
$5.16
Miranda Bread

Miranda Bread

4.4
(600+)
• Brazilian • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee
"Great quality food, excellent service! "
"Thisisthesecond time I ordered a sandwich asking Them to hold the ham. Only to get it with ham. And the order of fries, while plentiful. None of them were more than 1" to 1-1/2" long. Very hard to enjoy"
Miranda Meal
A traditional Brazilian plate of rice, beans, French fries and salad.
$18.44
Acai Bowl
Classic Brazilian-style açaí bowl with a rich, thick, and refreshing açaí base. Build it your way with fresh fruits, granola, and other toppings!
$14.57
Chicken Croquette with Cheese
"Coxinha com catupiry"
$4.73
Miranda Breakfast Sandwich
"Misto Completo" - Bacon, ham, chicken, egg, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sweet corn and potato sticks.
$11.52
City Hall Pizza

City Hall Pizza

Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee
"My first x ordering here. Impressed. 1) they take requests on DD, this is important to me! The sub was not only extremely tasty, but full and hot on arrival! Their packaging is superb and safe from tampering. I had to phone them before with a question and they have a great phone system and they, were VERY king and helpful!!! I will be back!!"
"The esfihas were so delicious and they arrived very quickly. I'm so glad I ordered from here. Will be ordering again!"
Large Cheese Pizza
Our classic 16" cheese pizza is made with fresh dough, signature tomato sauce, and premium mozzarella cheese, then baked until hot, bubbly, and golden.
$20.3
Large Margherita Pizza
A timeless Italian favorite! Our 16" Margherita Pizza is topped with signature tomato sauce, premium mozzarella cheese, fresh garlic, vine-ripened tomato slices, and fragrant basil on a freshly baked handcrafted crust.
$31.57
Large Pepperoni Pizza
Our classic 16" Pepperoni Pizza is topped with signature pizza sauce, premium mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and a sprinkle of oregano, then baked until hot, bubbly, and golden.
$26.99
Small Cheese Pizza
Our classic 10" cheese pizza is made with fresh dough, signature tomato sauce, and premium mozzarella cheese, then baked until hot, bubbly, and golden.
$16.62
Fanny's Italian Food Trailer

Fanny's Italian Food Trailer

4.7
(100+)
• Sandwiches • Italian
$0 delivery fee
"May have been the best sandwich I've ever had in my life. Pic is the second half of greatest sandwich ever"
"So good!!!! Perfect sauce, fresh bread quality ingredients Highly recommend "
Meatball Parmigiana Sandwich
The bold, refreshing, robust cola
$14.97
Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories.
$13.95
Italian Grinder
Chicken Cutlets, 16oz Marinara Sauce, 16oz Cheese Blend, 2 Side Salads
$14.82
Pepsi
Chicken Cutlets, 16oz Marinara Sauce, 16oz Cheese Blend, 2 Side Salads
$3.94
Domino's

Domino's

4.5
(700+)
• Pizza • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee
"the pizza was good, the only issue is that it wasn't well cut, so we had to cut it at home it made a mess since it's not easy to cut due to the gluten free mass"
"Unfortunately, the past 2 orders Have not the usual quality pizza. The crust on my make your own pizza, one hand tossed and one New your style were extremely thin. The crust was unusually and abnormally thin. It was ridiculously thin. Less than an eight of an inch thin. I understand mistakes happen. No problem. I will still order again. The pizza making just needs a little tweaking. That is how we learn."
Build Your Pizza
A custom pizza made to order. Choose from any of our delicious crust styles, including Handmade Pan.
$16.64
Coke®
The authentic cola sensation that is a refreshing part of sharing life's enjoyable moments.
$3.79
Ultimate Pepperoni
Two layers of pepperoni sandwiched between provolone, Parmesan-Asiago and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella then sprinkled with oregano.
$19.82
Honolulu Hawaiian
Sliced ham, smoked bacon, pineapple, fresh green peppers, provolone and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella.
$20.3
the plum tomato

the plum tomato

4.7
(500+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"The steak bomb is my new favorite and I love their fries too. Just the right amount of seasoning and not just covered in salt. The kids meal has a nice portion of pasta and it's not overcooked which is impressive for delivery. Looking forward to trying some more sandwiches this summer. "
"The Turkey Club (Whole) was good. Wish that they did slices of tomato rather than diced. Not much tomato. Got the taste of bacon, that was good. Looked like about 2 slices of turkey. Wish the ratio of ingredients to sub roll was more. Seems a little pricey for a couple of pieces of bacon, 2 slices of deli turkey and vegetables."
Large Cheese Pizza
We make our own dough, make our own sauce and shred our own cheese. Your pizza is baked to perfection in our brick-lined ovens....YUM!
$22.73
Small Cheese Pizza
We make our own dough, make our own sauce and shred our own cheese. Your pizza is baked to perfection in our brick-lined ovens....YUM!
$17.48
Boneless Tenders
Boneless chicken tenders tossed in the sauce of your choice. Served with your choice of dip sauce.
$18.32
Bone in Jumbo Wings
Jumbo party wings (chicken) served either house-seasoned or tossed in the sauce of your choice.
$17.23
Italian Groceria and Deli

Italian Groceria and Deli

4.7
(100+)
• Italian • Deli
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Absolutely delicious. The chicken was so fresh, including the roll very nice sandwich and lots of chicken Parm well worth the money all their sandwiches are great this is half of the large very filling"
"I'm here visiting for the game and this was the BEST food!!! The pizza was chefs kiss and the Italian wedding soup was so flavorful. I will definitely be ordering again. "
Large Cheese Pizza
Brick oven -baked pizza futering classic italian ingriediens with our homemade tomato sauce and grande mozzarella
$21.32
#25 Steak & Cheese
Shaved Beef Steak ,Add Peppers, Onions or Mushrooms – 50c per item
$15.09
Soda
Served with your choice of two: French Fries, Garlic Bread, Mac & Cheese, Onion Rings, Rice, Cole Slaw or a Side Salad
$3.5
#70 Turkey Club
Served with your choice of two: French Fries, Garlic Bread, Mac & Cheese, Onion Rings, Rice, Cole Slaw or a Side Salad
$14.6
Alanza: Traditional Italian by Wonder

Alanza: Traditional Italian by Wonder

4.4
(20+)
• Italian • American
$0 delivery fee
Sunday Meatballs
This recipe is even better than nonna used to make. 3 delicate, fluffy beef and pork meatballs slow cooked in Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes and topped with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley
$16.09
Pepperoni Pizza
Crisp pepperoni cups layered with rich red sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. 12" pie, 6 slices.
$13.16
Rigatoni alla Vodka
An Italian-American favorite: al dente rigatoni tossed with creamy, mildly spicy tomato sauce. In this version Chef Lanza swaps cream for mascarpone cheese for even more texture and flavor
$20.47
Chicken Parmesan
Everyone's favorite, nostalgia-inducing Italian-American classic: chicken cutlet layered with rich marinara and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses
$25.93
The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory

4.5
(20k+)
• Salads • Dessert
$0 delivery fee
"The Americana Cheeseburger is fantastic every single time, hands down one of the best burgers I've had at any restaurant. My beef was with the Cheeseburger Spring Rolls surprised to only get 3 skinny spring rolls when the picture has 6 beefy spring rolls, little misleading. Contents of the rolls gave me hamburger helper vibes."
"My 2 fav small plates never disappoint! The crispy cheese was fried perfectly and the the chicken taquitos had every right bit of flavor. Everything was so fresh and delicious I forgot I wasn't dining in."
Oreo® Dream Extreme Cheesecake
Creamy Cheesecake Layered with Oreo® Cookies, Topped with Oreo® Cookie Mousse and Chocolate Icing
$14.32
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake
The Original Topped with Glazed Fresh Strawberries. Our Most Popular Flavor for over 45 Years!
$14.67
Linda's Fudge Cake
Layers of Rich Chocolate Cake and Fudge Frosting
$13.87
Cheeseburger Spring Rolls
Crispy Crumb Coated Macaroni and Cheese Balls. Served over a Creamy Marinara Sauce
$15.95
Eataly

Eataly

4.5
(5k+)
• Italian • Meatballs
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Amazingly good! Great potion and price. Yummy"
"Ordered Spaghetto al Pomodoro and Tiramisu alla Nutella. The portion size of Spaghetto al Pomodoro was very less. It had more olive oil than the sauce. Tiramisu was okay but a lot more sweeter than it normally is. And if you love authentic Tiramisu don't get any other type."
Margherita Tradizionale
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil, Olive OilSan Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella di Napoli, Basil, Olive Oil
$22.26
Spaghetto al Pomodoro
Afeltra Spaghetto, Così Com’è Datterino Tomatoes, Roi Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Basil
$23.64
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Housemade Tagliatelle, Pork & Beef Ragù alla Bolognese, Agriform Grana Padano DOP
$30.18
Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
Afeltra Bucatini, Granarolo Pecorino Romano DOP, Freshly Ground Black Pepper
$27.11
Farmer In The Dell

Farmer In The Dell

4.8
(1k+)
• Dinner • Lunch
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Farmer in the Dell is my new favorite! This is the BEST breakfast sandwich ever! Very hearty, not skimpy at all. Delicious!! I had eggs, bacon, peppers and onions on a biscuit - big!"
"The Vietnam Rolls have always been a favorite, however the last three orders the quality has fallen off. A small strip of chicken, poorly warpped or ripped and fallen apart. Just want the original perfect rolls I found at Farmer and the Dell."
Marinated Chicken Banh Mi
Roasted turkey flatbread sandwich typically includes shaved turkey, bacon, tomato, arugula, and a herb-infused aoli on a soft flatbread.
$16.48
Roasted Turkey Flatbread Sandwich
Mixed Greens with a housemade Slaw/Cabbage mix with crispy Wontons with a peanut sauce drizzle and housemade cumin dressing!
$16.12
Asian Crunch Salad
Grilled Chicken, Arugula, Pesto, Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese pressed on a seeded roll.
$20.41
Rotisserie Chicken Salad Sandwich
Fresh tomatoes, Arugula, Mozzarella Cheese, Lemon Garlic Aoli on Ciabatta Bread!
$15.77

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