Italian Restaurants in Worcester (2025)

A longstanding Shrewsbury Street favorite from a local restaurant group, VIA blends Italian comfort cooking with a lively bar and four‑season patio. Frequently noted by local business press and tourism guides as a go‑to for meals and celebrations.

Housed in a restored auto showroom, Volturno turns out certified Neapolitan pies from a wood‑fired oven and makes pastas and mozzarella in‑house. Recognized by Eater Boston and local guides as a defining Worcester pizza experience.

Beloved for house‑made pastas, seafood, and its almond torte, this neighborhood trattoria draws steady praise and lines. Featured in Boston Magazine’s Worcester restaurant picks and positively reviewed by local food writers in 2025.

Chef‑owner Aleksander Gjonca’s Nuovo offers Italian and Mediterranean plates, a piano‑friendly lounge, and private‑event spaces. It’s a Shrewsbury Street staple spotlighted by local tourism guides and a regular participant in citywide restaurant weeks.

For more than two decades, Piccolo’s has served classic Italian‑American plates—think cutlet parm, linguine, and hearty specials—in the heart of Restaurant Row. Regularly recommended by diners and booking platforms as a date‑night standby.

Family‑run for decades, Dino’s is the city’s red‑sauce time capsule—big bowls of pasta, veal and chicken classics, and pre‑show crowds headed downtown. Praised historically by Worcester Phoenix and still verified active with current ordering hours.

A multigeneration Turo family institution just off Shrewsbury Street, Leo’s leans into banquet‑friendly, Southern‑Italian comfort with sauces and pasta favorites. Noted by local tourism roundups and open nightly for classic, old‑school meals.

Over 50 years on Restaurant Row, La Scala mixes scratch‑made Italian with steaks, weeknight specials, and seasonal patio hangs. Newer ownership keeps the neighborhood spirit while hosting live music and community events.

This indie pizzeria riffs on wood‑oven pies and Detroit‑style nights, drawing attention from Boston Magazine’s Worcester list. A tight menu, friendly service, and limited hours make it a savvy pick for pizza‑centric Italian cravings.

A local Italian‑American tavern known for pastas like pappardelle Bolognese and its link to Worcester beer culture—Wormtown Brewery started here, as noted by the brewery’s history. Family‑friendly and game‑night reliable.

Opened by Worcester locals, 2 Chefs blends Italian classics with a lively bar and late hours. Covered by Spectrum News when it launched, it’s become a neighborhood hangout for chicken parm, pastas, and big‑group dinners.