Order the best Italian near Winthrop, MA

Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Winthrop

Fiorella's Trattoria

Fiorella's Trattoria

4.6
(400+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 9.2 mi • 40 min
"The wedding soup is almost as good as my Aunt Mary's, and I love their breadsticks. Pizza reheats very well. Only disappointment was the carbonara - the sauce was bland and dry"
"they gave me one single meatball. i paid an extra $3.30 for one meatball. listing says meatBALLS, plural :/"
Signature Garlic Breadstick
Our famous signature garlic bread-sticks sprinkled with cheese, served with Fiorella’s signature marinara sauce.
$7.39
Toasted Ravioli
A delicious blend of cheese~filled ravioli, fried until crisp & served with our signature marinara sauce.
$11.71
Create Your Own Pasta
Comes with garlic bread
$18.73
Chicken Napolitano
Chicken sautéed with baby spinach in our unique pink rosé sauce — a delicious blend of our signature marinara & Alfredo, tossed with penne and topped with Pecorino Romano cheese.
$20.56
D'PARMA RESTAURANT

D'PARMA RESTAURANT

4.3
(300+)
• Italian
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 38 min
"The D'Parma salad is excellent - fresh ingredients & crispy cutlet "
"I just got the chicken parm. This is the most bland sauce I have ever tasted. I hate Olive Garden, but at least their sauce has flavor... like salt and pepper. this is just little more than tomato puree dumped out the can."
D'Parma Salad
Garden salad with chicken cutlet or grilled chicken, roasted pepper, Mozzarella and basil.
$16.8
Parmigiana
Cutlet with Provolone cheese, side of pasta.
$22.17
Ziti Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
Made in a creamy alfredo sauce.
$19.62
Linguine Carbonara
Chopped Italian style bacon in creamy sauce.
$19.45
MIKE'S HOMEMADE PASTA

MIKE'S HOMEMADE PASTA

4.5
(1k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 51 min
"We got the shells with the caprese pesto, chicken cutlet, and mozzarella and the linguine with bolognese, basil and mozzarella. It was incredible!! It's a lot of food so it's worth the price. Came with bread and a side salad too!"
"Chicken Pesto Pasta was bland, watered down, and chicken tasted frozen with a gummy texture. Oreo Cookie Pie was tiny. Did have a pie crust crunch at all, filling tasted like whip cream with a hint of oreo flavor. Will not be ordering from here again."
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken cutlet layered with sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with choice of pasta.
$26.66
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Chicken breast sautéed with broccoli and penne pasta in our creamy white alfredo sauce.
$26.09
Pasta with Meatballs
Choice of ziti or linguine in our house marinara sauce with two of our homemade meatballs.
$25.39
Mozzarella Sticks
Choice of ziti or linguine sautéed with bacon, Romano cheese and butter then whipped together with an egg.
$15.95
Spinellis

Spinellis

Italian • American
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 33 min
$5 off on $25+
Chicken, Ziti, Broccoli Alfredo
Made with spinelli's fresh pasta.
$19.95
Chicken, Ziti, and Broccoli
A crisp, satisfying taste to quench thirst and energize without caffeine
$18.95
Goodfellas Italian Kitchen

Goodfellas Italian Kitchen

4.6
(500+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 47 min
20% off, up to $5
"The packaging of the Italian Cold Cut Sub was awesome. It wasn't greasy like other places. They followed my instructions. Fresh soup and loved the sour dough. I will be getting my subs and other items from here now! Great place. "
"Four Cheese Pizza was beyond delicious, Chicken wings fell off the bone and crispy but could use a sauce and the Side Chicken cutlet parm could of used a little more cheese but still really good. Everything was fresh and still warm. Portions were slightly small but great quality."
Large Cheese Pizza
A timeless classic that never disappoints. Our Cheese Pizza features a perfectly crisped thin crust topped with a rich marinara sauce and a generous layer of melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella cheese. Whether you’re enjoying it on its own or adding your favorite toppings, our Cheese Pizza is a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
$20.43
Medium Cheese Pizza
A timeless classic that never disappoints. Our Cheese Pizza features a perfectly crisped thin crust topped with a rich marinara sauce and a generous layer of melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella cheese. Whether you’re enjoying it on its own or adding your favorite toppings, our Cheese Pizza is a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
$15.92
Chicken wings
Savor our delicious side of wings, perfectly seasoned and cooked to golden perfection. Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, these wings are ideal as a snack, appetizer, or complement to any meal. Served plain or tossed in your choice of flavorful sauces for a customizable treat that’s sure to please!
$16.46
Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pizza....
Thin Crust Pizza. Breaded Buffalo Chicken, Mozzarella Cheese, Basil, Ranch dressing
$21.98
Luna's Restaurant Italian and Latin Cuisine

Luna's Restaurant Italian and Latin Cuisine

4.5
(700+)
• Italian • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 31 min
"The shrimp risotto was spectacular! A great anount in portion and flavorful. Best risotto I have had in a long time. Huge shrimp. Perfectly done. Highly recommend. "
"exceeded expectations! Fresh whole clams in the shell with tasty sauce on linguine. shrimp tacos juicy and flavorful. food was still hot after delivery. "
Luna's Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Ziti, chicken, broccoli, alfredo sauce, fresh parsley.
$21.04
Luna's Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan, Luna's Croutons
$14.39
Luna's Steak Tips
Grilled house-made marinated steak tips and bbq sauce
$24.08
Guacamole Burger
Brioche roll, house-made 1/2 pound hamburger patty, crispy bacon, lettuce, pepper jack cheese
$15.09
Dryft

Dryft

4.4
(60+)
• Italian • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 30 min
"Grilled Swordfish was cooked perfectly, the Wild Mushroom Risotto is so good we order it as a side every time we order from Dryft and there was not even one bite left of the Avacado Grilled Avocado Salad . Food and Service is always perfect!"
"I'm obsessed with this salad! I order it at least once a week!"
Dryft Burger
Halperns' blend, vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, fries, pickle
$22.7
Chopped Salad
apple, radicchio, jicama, dates, cucumber, feta, kale, crispy quinoa, ranch
$23.88
Sausage Rigatoni
vodka sauce, ricotta, sweet Italian sausage, peas, Parmigiano reggiano
$25.49
Chicken Under a Brick
mashed potatoes, chicken jus, Brussels sprouts
$33.07
Lucia's Ristorante

Lucia's Ristorante

4.7
(1k+)
• Italian
$0 delivery fee • 9.5 mi • 37 min
"delicious and sweet tomato sauce. Lasagna Lucia was light but very well flavored. highly recommend."
"Very good salad, love the dressing and the chicken was grilled and cooked perfectly. It came with the most delicious bread! "
Pollo Parmigiana
Baked chicken cutlet topped with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese
$25.01
Side 2 Meatball
Chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce. Served with linguine
$8.19
Pollo Marsala
Tortellini, fresh pesto with pine nuts, basil, Parmigiano & extra virgin olive oil
$27.54
Tortellini Pesto
Tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella
$22.2
Toscana Forno

Toscana Forno

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$0 delivery fee • 9.9 mi • 49 min
"The Burrata Caprese is so fresh with the cucumbers, tomato and pesto-I love it. I added shrimp which was a nice touch for summer lunch. The risotto is always so flavorful. The Lunch Antipasto is great to be added to salads, there is enough to last a few days. I love the various cheeses and meats. "
"so usually theybare really good and even though the prices are high the portions are huge, tonight the pasta was dry barely any sauce, and barely any pasta extremely small portion tonight. I'm hoping it was a fluke, because i really like this place. i will give them another shot."
Spicy Rigatoni
House-made rigatoni tossed with our secret vodka sauce
$23.23
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken cutlet, pan-fried and topped with pomodoro sauce and whole milk mozzarella. Served with your choice of house-made rigatoni or linguine pasta. Upgrade to vodka sauce +$3
$25.8
Chicken, Broccoli & Rigatoni
Sauteed chicken medallions and broccoli tossed with homemade rigatoni, your choice of alfredo or white wine sauce
$25.3
Arancini
Speck and pea risotto, parmesan, calabrian chile & truffle aioli
$15.48
Bocelli's

Bocelli's

4.5
(300+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 55 min
"Very creamy, tasty. Would buy again. The bread was so soft, I'll have to try a sandwich from here in the future "
"Veal Parmiginana bad piece of veal way over cooked little cheese little pasta little sauce not like BOCELLIS at all...no bread WTF"
Chicken Parmigiana*
Fresh chicken breast in a special marinara sauce baked and topped with mozzarella cheese
$25.13
Garlic Bread
Pepperoni, mozzarella and our own special tomato sauce
$6.68
tortolline Carbonara
Green mix, tomatoes, onions, olives, gardinera, and green bean
$25.11
Large Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken sauteed in white wine with lemon and capers
$17.85
Alfredo's Italian Kitchen

Alfredo's Italian Kitchen

4.6
(2k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 5.7 mi • 49 min
"Scampi Style Linguini with Shrimp came with a delicious sauce definitely enough for 2"
"Their Linguine Chicken Alfredo, called Alfredo style pasta (serves 2) on their menu, is quite possibly the #1 Chicken Alfredo in all of Boston - rich, lusciously creamy Alfredo sauce with succulent chicken and perfectly al dente pasta. The portion is generous, and their packaging is clean and secure. They even give complimentary bread. This will definitely be my go-to pasta place in the city!"
Cheese pizza
A timeless classic. Our signature hand-tossed crust topped with rich tomato sauce and a generous layer of melted mozzarella cheese. Simple, satisfying, and always a favorite.
$17.32
Buffalo chicken pizza
Hot and spicy chicken smothered with ranch dressing.
$20.27
Mozzarella sticks
Crispy sticks filled with melted mozzarella cheese.
$11.33
French fries
Thinly sliced potatoes, crispy on the outside and fluffy within.
$7.1
Bertucci's

Bertucci's

4.3
(3k+)
• Sandwiches • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 5.7 mi • 55 min
$10 off on $40+
"Best macaroni and cheese in the Boston area! Amazing, stuffed calzone. Best broccoli by far! Love bertuccis!"
"I like Bertuccis Pizzas a lot, juicy with lots of sauce and nice not too thin crust. The standard pizzas are usually a bit small so we went with two large Craft Your Own Pizza and it was plenty (they were about 16 inch each). The Tuscan Chicken Wings were nice too. "
Cheese Pizza
Our famous freshly-made dough topped with our house-made tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano & mozzarella {B,VT}
$20.44
Garlic Knots
Freshly-baked dough topped with olive oil, fresh garlic, parsley & Pecorino Romano, served with house-made pomodoro {B,VT}
$10.03
Cheese Pizza
Our famous freshly-made dough topped with our house-made tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano & mozzarella {B,VT}
$20.75
Four Cheese Ravioli
Home-style with ricotta, Parmesan, Pecorino Romano & Fontina cheese tossed with house-made pomodoro sauce, fresh basil & Bertucci's flavored oil {VT}
$22.32
Domino's

Domino's

4.1
(100+)
• Pizza • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 40 min
Build Your Own Pizza
A custom pizza made to order. Choose from any of our delicious crust styles, including Handmade Pan.
$17.04
Ultimate Pepperoni
Two layers of pepperoni sandwiched between provolone, Parmesan-Asiago and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella then sprinkled with oregano.
$20.25
Stuffed Cheesy Bread
Our 8-piece oven-baked breadsticks are generously stuffed and covered with a blend of 100% real mozzarella and cheddar cheeses then seasoned with a touch of garlic.
$9.27
Honolulu Hawaiian
Sliced ham, smoked bacon, pineapple, fresh green peppers, provolone and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella.
$20.67
Uno Pizzeria & Grill

Uno Pizzeria & Grill

4.4
(2k+)
• Takeout • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 50 min
$5 off on $45+
"The 7" deep dish individual pizza is more than enough and absolutely sinful. So delicious. Also the roasted veggies are well seasoned and just as enjoyable to eat as the pizza. I love this place!"
"Ive had this cake plenty of times and this piece is horrific. Shouldnt have been served. It's so stale and hard as a rock. Usually the slice is big enough for 4 people and this must have been the end ofthe cake because it's half the size. "
Pizza Skins
An uno original our famous deep dish pizza crust filled with red bliss mashed potatoes and topped with bacon and cheddar. sour cream on the side.
$14.92
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Pizza dough topped with garlic and our three-cheese blend, baked and served with housemade marinara.
$10.92
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with housemade marinara.
$13.05
Chocolate Cake
With chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
$11.85
Sonny Noto's Restaurant

Sonny Noto's Restaurant

4.7
(1k+)
• Lunch • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 45 min
"Red gnocchi is great, filling and a big portion!"
"Steak tips are phenomenal!! Cooked to perfection with a delicious marinade. Eggplant parmigiano is excellent and enough for two people."
Sirloin Tip Plate
Succulent sirloin tips. Choose one side : : fries, onion rings, rice, salad options, or sautéed broccoli.
$23.38
Mozzarella Sticks (7)
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$7.02
Chicken Cutlet Parm With ziti
Chicken cutlet with prosciutto, roasted peppers & fresh mozzarella.
$19.26
Double Tip Plate
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$29.76
Abbondanza Ristorante

Abbondanza Ristorante

4.5
(10+)
• Italian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 44 min
"Their food is delicious and their pizza - exquisite!!"
"Abbondanzza is excellent!!!"
Chicken Parmigiana
Fresh mussels sautéed with garlic, white wine, and a hint of lemon.
$25.68
Pollo, Broccoli, e Fusilli
*
$25.2
Fettucine Bolognese
Sautéed with garlic, white wine, and a light spicy tomato sauce.
$25.44
Fusilli

Fusilli

3.3
(40+)
• Italian • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 50 min
$8 off on $40+
"The Fettuccine was good. It was light and didn't sit heavy in my stomach."
"oh my goodness this place is the worst . The Chicken Parmesan is literally from the Encore frozen dinners you get at the grocery store for 6 bucks ! what a complete waste of money. I only gave it 1 star so that I could post this comment"
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spaghetti tossed in a tomato sauce with beef and pork meatballs.
$19.66
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce.
$17.37
Penne alla Vodka
Penne pasta tossed in a creamy tomato vodka sauce.
$17.47
Meat Lasagna
Italian lasagna layered with cheese and a riche bolognese sauce
$16.11
DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go

DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go

4.6
(10+)
• Italian • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 53 min
Homemade Tiramisù
Made without alcohol. Contains dairy.
$4.99
6.) Cacio e Pepe
Meat sauce - fresh tomato sauce, ground beef, carrots, celery, onions
$16.46
1.) Bolognese
Vegetarian sauce - fresh tomato sauce, fresh basil, white cream sauce, parmesan cheese
$16.13
8.) Mamma Rosa
Vegan sauce - extra virgin olive oil, salt
$16.23
BOTTEGA FIORENTINA

BOTTEGA FIORENTINA

4.3
(1k+)
• Healthy • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 7.5 mi • 52 min
"Lobster Ravioli pairs really well with Arrabbiata sauce! "
"Both pasta dishes were bland and small portions, the aracini was laughably tiny, not even 2 inches long, chicken nugget sized but somehow $4.50. Brookline hype, north end pricing and western mass quality. "
Penne
toasted bread topped with diced fresh tomatoes dressed with Italian spices
$18.57
Spaghetti
Mortadella, genoa salami, sopresatta, provolone cheese, tomato, onions, iceburg lettuce, pickles and banana peppers in a sub roll.
$16.54
Fettuccine
Fried chicken breast, topped with tomato sauce and provolone cheese in a sub roll.
$16.48
Tortellini
Arugula salad, fresh pear, shaved parmesan, walnuts dressed with lemon vinaigrette.
$19.64
Dirty Water Dough

Dirty Water Dough

4.6
(1k+)
• Pizza • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 39 min
$7 off on $30+
"I grew up in NYC style pizza, so moving to Boston, finding a good pizza place has been a struggle. Let me tell you - this is the closest ive found in two years thats closest to NY pizza. The Large Cheese Pizza had the perfect sauce to dough to cheese ratio. Flavorful, the crust crispy yet fluffy. 10/10. And the Mini Cini - theyre smaller than I anticipated but SO GOOD "
"Pizza was delicious! And salad was impressive! Great value- you get a ton!"
Small Cheese Pizza
Shredded mozzarella, house red sauce, Romano cheese
$15.33
Large Half & Half Pizza
Can't decide? No need! Create your own half & half pizza with any of our specialty options, or customize both halves to your liking!
$25.72
Large Cheese Pizza
Shredded mozzarella, house red sauce, Romano cheese
$21.16
Large Half & Half Pizza
Can't decide? No need! Create your own half & half pizza with any of our specialty options, or customize both halves to your liking!
$25.65
Nick's Place

Nick's Place

4.5
(80+)
• Italian • American
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 30 min
$5 off on $30+
"Ordered a large extra cheese and a large extra cheese Pepperoni and a 2 liter. My toppings were half off the pizza due to poor handling during delivery. We still ate the pizza and it was delicious. Nick's always has good food. My issue is usually with the driver handling of the order not with the restaurant."
"Mushy over cooked rice, grilled chicken barely any flavor."
Cheese Pizza (Small 10")
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
$12.09
Cheese Pizza (Large 16")
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
$19.05
One Topping Pizza
Deep-fried cheese sticks. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Virtually guaranteed to be a table favorite! Served with a side of marinara sauce.
$16.61
Mozzarella Sticks
Stuffed with buffalo chicken and gooey mozzarella cheese.
$11.36
Polcari's Restaurant

Polcari's Restaurant

4.5
(2k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 61 min
"My Margherita (Fresh Basil) pizza and Minestrone Soup were wonderful! Still steaming hot when it arrived. Hands down, Pizzeria Regina is still the best pizza around!"
"Have been a longtime customer -have ordered pizza through Covid-last night worst pizza ever very thin crust, chewy-grandchildren couldn't even chew it-very disappointed -especially for the cost-could have ordered from local joint for half the price knowing it would be crummy,"
Cheese Pizza 16" Cheese Pizza
Our Regina dough aged and proofed to perfection. Topped with our spicy-sweet Original Regina Pizza sauce and our aged Mozzarella cheese.
$19.75
Cheese Pizza 10" Cheese Pizza
Our Regina dough aged and proofed to perfection. Topped with our spicy-sweet Original Regina Pizza sauce and our aged Mozzarella cheese.
$15.39
Italian Wedding Soup
Classic Wedding soup with flavorful mini meatballs, fresh spinach, mini pasta and eggs in a light chicken broth. “Alla Salute delle belle memorie”
$7
Side Of Fries
Plump cheese ravioli battered in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried to a golden brown.
$4.99
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse

Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse

4.5
(400+)
• Italian • Steakhouses
$0 delivery fee • 10.1 mi • 70 min
"This restaurant and the Lynnfield team NEVER MISS!! If you want to bring fine-dining home, this is the only way to go! "
"Disgusting food. A restaurant that cooks worse than street food."
Steakhouse Burger
Steakhouse Burger, Vermont Cheddar, Bacon, Herb Aioli
$24
Philly Rolls
Philly Cheese Steak Spring Rolls®, Spicy Homemade Ketchup, Spicy Mayo
$18
Creamy Potatoes
Creamy Potatoes
$15
Wedge Salad
Baby Iceberg, Bacon, Tomatoes, Crispy Shallots, Blue Cheese
$21.4
Cinderellas Restaurant

Cinderellas Restaurant

4.1
(600+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 55 min
"This has quickly become my go-to takeout place. Everything is always delicious, the portions great, especially for the price. Best Steak Bomb Sandwich around"
"My Wings Plate was right on time! The chicken was hot and crispy, and my sides were ABUNDANT! Perfect for Notre Dame football!😎"
Chicken Soup
Choice of Pasta & Sauce
$6.92
Make Your Own Pasta
Romaine lettuce, BelGioioso shaved Parmesan, croutons, creamy Caesar dressing
$17.17
Chicken Soup
Chicken in Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms
$6.92
Garlic Bread
With Alfredo sauce, Romano cheese & eggs
$5.76
Gaetanos

Gaetanos

4.6
(300+)
• Pizza • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 9.6 mi • 50 min
"The Chicken Marsala was fabulous! The chicken was melt in your mouth tender and the taste of the sauce was perfect! I will be ordering this again in the future!"
"I ordered and paid for a meatball sandwich. Got a few meatballs and bread on the side. When I opened it all fell out."
Chicken Broccoli Fusilli
Alfredo style or garlic and oil.
$26.63
Chicken Parmigiana
Crusty italian loaf, melted mozzarella cheese, and red sauce.
$26.58
Cheese Pizza
Crisp romaine heart lettuce, herb croutons, and parmesan.
$20.99
Caesar Salad
Vine ripe tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella.
$16.12

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