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Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Newton Upper Falls

Alanza: Traditional Italian by Wonder

Alanza: Traditional Italian by Wonder

Italian • American
$0 delivery fee • 400 ft • 22 min
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
$20.49
Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni pasta with slow-cooked meat sauce, made with a blend of shredded and ground pork, beef, and pancetta, just like the chef's grandmother taught him. Topped with grated Parmesan
$21.54
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
$15.94
Vodka Chicken Parmesan
Everyone's favorite, nostalgia-inducing Italian-American classic: breaded chicken cutlet layered with creamy vodka sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
$28.96
Domino's

Domino's

4.5
(200+)
• Pizza • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 29 min
"Great tasting fresh pizza! Delivery worked very well! :-)"
"The salad I ordered arrived with brown lettuce before I opened the package. I was unable to eat it due to its lack of freshness."
Build Your Pizza
A custom pizza made to order. Choose from any of our delicious crust styles, including Handmade Pan.
$16.47
Wisconsin 6-Cheese
Feta, provolone, cheddar, Parmesan-Asiago, cheese made with 100% real mozzarella and sprinkled with oregano.
$19.27
Ultimate Pepperoni
Two layers of pepperoni sandwiched between provolone, Parmesan-Asiago and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella then sprinkled with oregano.
$18.88
Coke®
The authentic cola sensation that is a refreshing part of sharing life's enjoyable moments.
$3.16
Walnut Lane by Jonathan Waxman - Wonder

Walnut Lane by Jonathan Waxman - Wonder

Italian • Mediterranean
$0 delivery fee • 400 ft • 21 min
Fettuccine with Shrimp & Hazelnut Pesto
Fettuccine pasta cooked al dente and served with tender, roasted shrimp and creamy hazelnut pesto made with basil, cream, parsley, Parmesan, and lemon. Topped with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley
$22.72
Main & Side
A main course of your choice, served with one side dish
$42.7
JW Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce
Chef Waxman's famed chicken is seasoned with salt and pepper, then roasted until golden brown. Topped with capers and chimichurri sauce
$28.4
Main with Starter & Side
Open with a starter or salad, then choose any entrée and side dish
$48.77
Pizza Mato by Wonder

Pizza Mato by Wonder

$$
$0 delivery fee • 400 ft • 22 min
Build Your Own Pizza
When it comes to pizza, there are no wrong answers—tomato, tomato! Customize your pie with your choice of sauce, cheese, and toppings. 12" pie, 6 slices.
$14.44
Pepperoni Pizza
You know it, you love it. Topped with red sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni. 12" pie, 6 slices.
$13.7
6-Piece Garlic Knots
The perfect bite to start pizza night. 6 fluffy dough knots, fried until golden and tossed in garlic-parsley butter. Finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and served with classic marinara sauce.
$11.35
House Salad
Brighten up your meal with a tangy crunch. Spring mix, sliced radishes, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled red onions, and croutons. Served with a side of balsamic vinaigrette.
$9.15
Best of Wonder

Best of Wonder

4.3
(10+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 400 ft • 17 min
Essentials Bowl
Everything you need and nothing you don't: white rice, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese, plus your choice of protein or veggies
$18.57
Cheesesteak Quesadilla
Adobo steak, queso, fajita vegetables, and a blend of melted cheeses all perfectly folded in a soft, toasty flour tortilla
$13.9
Spicy Salmon & Tuna Poke Bowl
Raw salmon* and yellowfin tuna* in soy marinade, with avocado, edamame, wakame (seaweed salad), cucumber, pickled ginger, radish, scallion, shredded carrot, and furikake seasoning. Topped with spicy sriracha mayo
$21.26
Harvest Bowl
Sweet, earthy, and crispy-crunchy: grains and kale are topped with roasted sweet potato, goat cheese crumbles, candied pecans, and dried cherries. Suggested pairing: Balsamic Vinaigrette
$20.65
Pasta Glory

Pasta Glory

3.7
(200+)
• Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 6.6 mi • 38 min
15% off on $25+
"the Spaghetti Bolognese is absolute incredible. it came piping hot and enough to feed at least 2."
"Did not seem worth the price for just noodles, & alfredo sauce for Fettuccine Alfredo. Price got worse after adding chicken and there was WAYYY more pasta than chicken. Wish it would've included garlic bread for $25. Packaging was poor. Majority of Alfredo sauce came out of the bag. "
Penne alla Vodka
Penne pasta coated in a delicious, creamy vodka sauce, and topped with fresh Parmesan cheese.
$27.78
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine in rich and creamy Alfredo sauce topped with fresh Parmesan cheese.
$31.43
Pasta Carbonara
Spaghetti in a classic Carbonara sauce of egg yolks and cheese mixed with crispy bacon and topped with fresh Parmesan cheese.
$27.38
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Classic spaghetti with meatballs and marinara sauce, and topped with fresh Parmesan cheese.
$28.57
Detroit Brick Pizza Co. by Wonder

Detroit Brick Pizza Co. by Wonder

4.5
(10+)
• Italian • American
$0 delivery fee • 400 ft • 23 min
Spicy Pepperoni Pizza
A kick of spicy Calabrian chile flakes added to crispy pepperoni cups and a blend of cheeses, all on a fluffy dough with a frico crust—cheese crisped to an irresistible, lacy crunch. Topped with red sauce
$20.38
Classic Red Top Pizza
A classic cheese pizza in our signature Detroit style. A blend of melted cheeses on a fluffy dough with a frico crust—cheese crisped to an irresistible, lacy crunch. Topped with red sauce
$18.23
Mozzarella Sticks and Sauce
Mozzarella sticks made with whole milk mozzarella coated in seasoned breadcrumbs. Fried until crispy on the outside and melty on the inside, and served with a side of red sauce. 4 per order
$10.3
Meat Lovers Pizza
Crispy pepperoni cups, crumbled sausage, smoky bacon, and a blend of melted cheeses on a fluffy dough with a frico crust—cheese crisped to an irresistible, lacy crunch. Topped with red sauce
$22.82
Di Fara Pizza By Wonder

Di Fara Pizza By Wonder

Italian • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 400 ft • 18 min
Brookie Killer Brownie
Chewy chocolate chip cookie layered with rich, fudgy brownie
$4.55
Antipasto Salad
Your favorite antipasto platter in salad form: crispy romaine lettuce with soppressata, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, and red onion with a garlic red wine vinaigrette
$17.14
Banana Pudding Wafer Cookie Bits by Magnolia Bakery
Indulge in Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding, a delightful naturally flavored treat whipped to perfection with wafer cookie bits. This creamy dessert captures the classic flavors of banana pudding and is made with real bananas and no artificial flavors. Experience the perfect blend of creamy banana pudding and crunchy wafer cookie bits in every bite
$11.07
Baked by Melissa's Bite-Size Cupcakes
Six bite-size cupcakes in Baked by Melissa's most-loved signature flavors: Tie-Dye, Cookie & Cream, Triple Chocolate Fudge, Red Velvet, Cookie Dough, and Chocolate Chip Pancake. All iced by hand
$9.15
Subway

Subway

4.4
(1k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 8.1 mi • 39 min
Farther away
"Ordered two large subs. The ham was paper thin, very little cheese, lettuce and a few tomatoes. Also had onions which were not ordered. Will probably find another sub shop for future orders"
"the sub was awful. There was very little meat and no cheese on the Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki large sub. there wasn't much sauce either. It was not what I always got before . Also, no idea why it came from Hyde Park when there's a subway much closer. totally dissatisfied."
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.68
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.12
Spicy Italian
Spicy Pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$12.63
Pepsi®
Bold, refreshing, robust cola
$3.9
Alanza Pizza by Wonder

Alanza Pizza by Wonder

4.1
(10+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 400 ft • 23 min
"Amazing Vodka Pizza"
"Salad was empty"
Brookie Killer Brownie
Chewy chocolate chip cookie layered with rich, fudgy brownie
$4.48
Pepperoni Pizza
Crisp pepperoni cups layered with rich red sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. 12" pie, 6 slices.
$13.98
Hot Honey Sausage Pizza
The perfect balance of savory and sweet, with a hint of spice. Topped with red sauce, shredded mozzarella, and sausage, then finished with shaved Parmesan, crushed Calabrian chile flakes, and a drizzle of hot honey. 12" pie, 6 slices.
$16.05
Baked by Melissa's Bite-Size Cupcakes
Six bite-size cupcakes in Baked by Melissa's most-loved signature flavors: Tie-Dye, Cookie & Cream, Triple Chocolate Fudge, Red Velvet, Cookie Dough, and Chocolate Chip Pancake. All iced by hand
$9.15
Hopewell Bar & Kitchen

Hopewell Bar & Kitchen

4.5
(90+)
• American • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 5.7 mi • 41 min
"best thing i've ever had wow"
"Pasta and sauce were very bland. The chicken was tough and overcooked."
Hopewell Burger
Dairy, wheat. 6 oz. patty, horseradish cheddar, red onion jam, arugula, bacon, brioche bun. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
$18.98
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Bisque
Dairy, wheat. four-cheese blend on focaccia, tomato & fennel bisque.
$13.75
Deep Fried Chicken Thigh Bites
Dairy, egg, wheat. bbq, "golden heat", sweet chili or buffalo
$14.31
Short Rib Poutine
blue cheese or ranch, crudités.
$16.45
Harry's Bar & Grill

Harry's Bar & Grill

4.5
(100+)
• American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 5.3 mi • 43 min
"Great quality as always. Portion size is amazing, tastes is amazing "
"Baked Meatballs - Small portion for the price. Priced like a full meal but it was just a side. Seemed like quality ingredients. Spicier than expected. Garlic Mashed Potatoes - tastes great priced fairly as a side. Packing was great and pick up service was good."
Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese
Dairy. crudite, blue cheese, or ranch.
$18.64
Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
Golden and crispy, seasoned to perfection.
$16.32
Harrys Burger
Creamy mashed potatoes infused with roasted garlic flavor
$20.54
Harry's Chicken Wings
Dairy, vegetarian, wheat. crispy chickpeas, evoo, grilled pita, hot honey.
$16.57
Joe's Pizza

Joe's Pizza

4.8
(100+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 45 min
"Pizza was fantastic. Very big pie. Love the thin crust."
"Absolutely nothing like NYC, they put entire cans of vegetables it's crazy. I've been eating at Joe's in NYC for 25+ years."
Plain Cheese Pie
Joe's plain cheese pizza.
$26.21
Pepperoni Pie
Joe's pepperoni pie.
$30.25
Plain Cheese Pie with Topping
Joe's plain cheese pie with toppings.
$31.34
Supreme Pie
Mushroom, onion, sausage, and pepperoni.
$34.11
Southie Pizza Kitchen

Southie Pizza Kitchen

4.5
(400+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 9.1 mi • 55 min
Farther away
"Absolutely delicious! Best New York–style pizza in town. The crust was perfect, the flavor was spot on — truly authentic New York pizza taste. Highly recommend"
"Chicken Tenders 🥇10+ in quality and taste.Lotus biscuit Cake 🆕uits can't really rate. It was an odd cake. None of the layers of the cake went together. Would not buy again."
Pepperoni Pizza
Cup & char pepperoni, melted mozzarella & rich tomato sauce.
$30.79
Cheese Pizza
Classic cheese pizza with rich tomato sauce & melted mozzarella.
$25.76
Create Your Own Pizza
Build your perfect pizza with your choice of sauce, cheese & toppings.
$30.94
Mozzarella Sticks
Golden, crispy breaded sticks filled with gooey, melted mozzarella cheese, served with marinara sauce for dipping!
$14.14
College Pizza

College Pizza

4.5
(3k+)
• Pizza • Halal
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"Grilled Chicken Sub Steak Fries 12 oz Can Soda The Grilled Chicken Sub was very fresh and tasted excellent. The portion was good enough to eat when delivered and to save for later that evening. And yes I would order again from this establishment."
"There where hardly any steak tips in my dinner and they wher literally blended with the fries. I've never had anyone mess up simple steak tips with fries but I basically paid +$30 for a plate of fries and a wilted wet salid ."
Buffalo Chicken
Spicy buffalo chicken with a hint of freshness from chopped parsley, topped with buttermilk ranch. Choose medium or large size.
$26.78
Cheese
Melty mozzarella cheese over red sauce, available in medium or large sizes. Add a side of ranch, blue cheese, or marinara for extra flavor.
$18.86
Pepperoni
Savor the classic combination of red sauce, zesty pepperoni, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Available in Medium or Large size. Add a side of Ranch, Blue Cheese, or Marinara.
$20.73
Mozzarella Sticks
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.
$10.18
Land of Fire Pizzeria

Land of Fire Pizzeria

4.4
(300+)
• Pizza • Calzones
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 43 min
"Is it possible for a pizzeria to have the best chicken fingers? Land of Fire is proof - YES. I love the Buffalo Chicken Tenders and the hot flavor is perfect. The flavor was tangy and spicy, and the chicken was perfectly breaded and crisp."
"This place is the best. The nicest people, and the food is always fresh. I even asked for an add on in the "notes" of the DD app and they actually did it!! Love this place "
Plain Cheese Pizza (Large 16")
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
$16.78
Plain Cheese Pizza (Small 10")
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
$11.87
Shaved Steak with Cheese Quesadilla
8 pieces. 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.
$12.27
Mozzarella Sticks
Stuffed with buffalo chicken and gooey mozzarella cheese.
$9.5
Dave & Buster's

Dave & Buster's

4.3
(300+)
• American
$0 delivery fee • 9.6 mi • 45 min
Farther away
"Best burgers around!!"
"The Bar Burgers* were just not very appetizing. The fries were half cooked and soggy (could've just been the drive). The hot Kids Pretzel Dogs had a really foul taste to them. I think I might've just expected too much but the portions were decent for the price and it seemed like microwaved food not very fresh. But I wouldn't order again."
Pretzel Dogs
Beef franks, pretzel wrap, served with spicy habanero sauce.
$13.5
Bone-In Wings
Your choice of sauce or dry rub. Served with celery, carrot sticks, and choice of Ranch or Bleu Cheese.
$15.94
Boneless Wings
Tossed in one of our sauces or dry rubs. Served with celery sticks & choice of ranch or bleu cheese.
$14.82
Kids Mac & Cheese
Elbow macaroni noodles mixed with a thick & creamy cheese sauce.
$6.29
big daddys pizza 2

big daddys pizza 2

4.5
(100+)
• American • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 9.0 mi • 47 min
Farther away
$6 off on $47+
"Every sub we've gotten from Big Daddys has been absolutely delicious!!! Big Dig Chicken is my favorite right now though... although you really cant go wrong. "
"Pizza and sides were great as always. Good portion sizes for the price. The salads were crisp and freshly made, and the Greek Salad (Individual) had a generous portion of feta cheese. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Would definitely order again!"
Steak and Cheese
The Most Popular Choice of Yelp Reviewers & Named a top Steak & Cheese in Boston by BOSTON Magazine, This Behemoth of tender shaved steak and american cheese weights in at over 1 lb
$17.59
Traditional Italian Cheese Pizza
*****A Phantom Gourmet Best!***** Our signature Dessert is brushed with Butter, dusted with Powdered Sugar, a hint of Cinnamon and finished with a drizzle of delicious butterscotch! - DOES NOT contain nut oils
$20.63
Fresh Fried Dough "Bites" For internet coupon
Deliciously Seasoned French Fries With A Twist
$11.91
Pepperoni Slice
**WINNER OF THE PHANTOM GOURMET'S GOLDEN SANDWICH AWARD**FOURSQUARE RATED NUMBER 1 IN BOSTON. GOOGLE RATED NUMBER 2 IN BOSTON. Weighing in at over One & One Third Pounds. Available Healthy-Style with Fresh Grilled Chicken
$4.97
Conley's pub and grille

Conley's pub and grille

4.6
(100+)
• Irish • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 6.3 mi • 49 min
"Always a great meal In a pinch! Delicious tips and broccoli Ty"
"Conley's has really great food, this was my first time trying the new Chicken Cutlet Caesar Sandwich and I really enjoyed it. Love the fresh bread. They always give me so much food I often have enough food for two meals. And I highly recommend the chocolate cake."
Cheese Pizza 16"
Classic Marinara topped with Mozzarella Cheese
$20.07
Dom's Steak Tips
Choose meat temperature: rare to well done.
$37.49
Wings
8 Wings Tossed in Choice of Sauce: Buffalo, House-Made Teriyaki, BBQ, Gold Rush, Cajun Dry Rub, or Plain, Served With Bleu Cheese and Veggies.Extra Bleu Cheese or Veggies (+ $1.25)
$21.15
Chicken Tenders
5 Fried Chicken Tenders, with Bleu Cheese and Veggies, and choice of sauce - Buffalo, House-Made Teriyaki, BBQ, Gold Rush, Cajun Dry Rub, or Plain
$21.06
Pepi's Pizzeria

Pepi's Pizzeria

4.5
(2k+)
• Pizza • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 10.7 mi • 52 min
Farther away
"Got the Buffalo Chicken Calzone. Tastes good, lots of cheese, large enough portion that I could only eat 2/3 of the calzone. Only downside is that the chicken is chopped into very small cubes that fall out of the calzone easily, so this is good if you want buffalo flavors more than actual chicken."
"Onion Rings were crispy and large. I loved it! Ham and Cheese Calzone large came in a large pizza box. It is absolutely massive!!"
Cheese Pizza
Mozzarella sticks, choice of 10 or 5 pieces.
$18.34
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy chicken tenders with sauce options: bbq, buffalo, honey bbq, honey mustard, ranch. available in 5, 10, 15, or 20 pieces.
$9.6
Chicken Tenders
Sliced steak and melted cheese, often accompanied by sautéed onions, served on a toasted sub roll.
$13.04
Steak and Cheese
Buffalo chicken, choice of large or medium size, stuffed in a calzone.
$12.65
Coolidge Corner Clubhouse

Coolidge Corner Clubhouse

4.5
(70+)
• American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 40 min
Build Your Own
8oz custom blend of sirloin, brisket and short rib patty topped anyway you like!
$20.74
Caesar Wrap
Romaine Lettuce & Grated Parmesan Cheese. Mixed with our House Made Caesar Dressing.
$18.67
5 Chicken Tenders
5oz Claw & Knuckle Meat Mixed with Tarragon & Minced Celery served w/ Grilled Lemon. Your choice: - Maine: Cold with Mayo - Connecticut: Warm with Butter - Fried: With Coleslaw & Side of Tartar All Served on a Toasted, Buttered Brioche Roll
$14.23
Mac & Cheese Bites
8oz Burger Topped with Pepper Jack Cheese, Bacon, Crispy Onions, a Fried Egg, & BBQ Sauce. Served on a Potato Bun
$10.09
Sweet Spoon

Sweet Spoon

4.5
(400+)
• American • Ice Cream Store
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 38 min
"Favorite spot. The portions filled my cup to the lid with creamy ice cream that melts in your mouth with fresh creaminess. I'm addicted to Pumpkin Oreo and want more fall flavors- like sweet potato pie? Will order XL (5 Scoops) forever, worth the price."
"it was just vanilla ice cream with 3 biscoff cookies broken on top. there were some strawberries - like 3 quarter pieces. and 3 dots of the Nutella I paid 2$ for it's not scootery"
Black Raspberry Oreo/Phantomberry Ice Cream
Black raspberry ice cream with a cookie crunch swirl, fudge brownie pieces, and Oreo chunks.
$11.19
DUBAI STRAWBERRY CUP
Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup – Where Luxury Meets Flavor Fresh, locally sourced strawberries are delicately coated in world-renowned Belgian Callebaut milk chocolate. Topped with pistachio cream, shredded kataifi, and roasted pistachios, creating a true dessert masterpiece in every bite. A generous 16 oz serving – containing 8 to 14 strawberries per portion, depending on size. Experience the elegance of Dubai and the artistry of Belgian chocolate in every mouthful.
$21.01
Crunch-a-saurus Ice Cream
Blue vanilla ice cream with chocolate covered krispies
$11.08
Smores Ice Cream
Toasted marshmallow ice cream with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and a graham cracker twirl
$11.47

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