Arancini Italian Restaurant

Absolutely amazing experience at Arancini! ✨ The food is delicious — perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. Everything was a 10/10! The atmosphere is beautiful and welcoming, and the overall experience was excellent. Highly recommend!

Very unassuming restaurant and staff, from the minute I called asking for a table to the minute we said goodbye they were extremely friendly and treated us like family. They are a byob restaurant and believe me this is a hidden gem. Every single dish was crafted to perfection and you also can tell, with love! Dessert was on the house Tiramisu and this is the second best I have ever had aside from the one my Italian uncle makes at home. Thank You!

Arancini is my favorite Italian restaurant! Authentic, delicious food and beautifully presented dishes every time. It’s BYOB, which makes the experience even more special. Chris and Raquel are incredibly welcoming and make you feel right at home. Always coming back for more. Jesiel and Jade

This is a reservations only as the restaurant is literally inside a home. It’s quaint with mostly tables for 2. I did see 2 tables set for 6 ppl. Very generous portions. I highly recommend the octopus salad if it’s offered on the menu as you won’t be disappointed. The short ribs with gnocchi were tender, flavorful and satisfying. The desserts were light and yummy. Staff were friendly. It felt like you’re eating in a family home. This place exceeded my expectations on Italian cuisine in Boston. Highly recommend this place if you have not try it. Shhhh, my secret is out. One thing I forgot to mention is the restaurant does add a fee for non-cash adj.

So good! It is just a little place, but bustling with happy diners. We were so glad to be able to get a table because it was almost full. A little loud with so the conversations, but I can't wait to go back.

The food is so good that makes me going back again and again. The waiter/waitress is friendly and service is excellent too.

Went with friends for a holiday dinner. Started with the grilled octopus with potatoes, peppers,and capers, the perfect size for 4 people to share. Everyone enjoyed their meal, scallops, stuffed sole, bistecca, and short rib with gnocchi, which were so light! Finished with an order of cannoli and coffee! The servers were attentive, and not intrusive. We brought several beverages for dinner, and we're able to get the glasses we needed! The food and service never disappoint!

First off the ambiance and lighting in this place was fantastic! Such a chill but slightly classy vibe, simply on point! The staff was friendly, kind, and charming they even accommodated our 9 month old with a highchair! The dishes are lovingly created in house, the time and effort put into every dish shines through. Each dish tasted like nothing I'd ever had before, with a depth of flavor I can only describe as, for this writer, transcendent. 5 stars across the board! Worth every penny and more, will never forget our experience!

We stopped by when we were on vacation and had a great meal. The restaurant is cozy and the staff outstanding. I had chicken piccata and my husband had veal Parmesan. We split a Cesar salad. Our meals were wonderful and the protein portions rather large. My chicken and pasta had an excellent sauce that had just the right amount of lemon. Be aware parking behind the restaurant is tight, although there is on street parking nearby. We didn't need a reservation, but did call ahead, and there was a full restaurant most of the time we were there. I wish it was close to home so we could go again!

Service was superb. The food was delicious. We had the salmon which came with risotto and asparagus. Also had the caprese salad which was so fresh. The serving portions were very generous. We came in a group of 4 and were seated right away. The food came fast. They accommodated us very well. We shall be back.

I love this place. I did have a different experience the 2 times I went. Domenic Mcfarlin

We dropped in on this quaint house front with cute tables and a view of the street. It is a BYOB so don't forget to bring a bottle of Chianti for your meal. Greeted right at the door and given a choice of table we did show up right at opening. It is a small place but at this time their was only three tables filled until 5:30 on a Wednesday night, but you may need them at a more popular time. Bread and oil came out warm and started the meal off right. I ordered the eggplant that came with spaghetti tossed in a delicious red sauce. The eggplant was cooked before and warmed, but that is always how it is done. It tasted fresh, was completely warm, lightly breaded and one of the better eggplants I have had. My wife ordered the Chicken, Broccoli, and Ziti in a white wine sauce and she loved, loved, loved it. We sat and talked and laughed for a little over an hour with delightful service. This place is not a chain, it is a small independent and looks like it. Maybe some touches to the décor could help, but we loved our meal and will be back.

Hidden gem!! I'm staying in the area and checked out yelp for dinner and came across this cute place. Had a reservation for 6:45 arrived at 6:20 and was seated right away. The restaurant is fairly small with approximately 12 tables at the most, and they clearly have a lot of regulars which speaks volumes for a small restaurant. A family restaurant and every single person there was so incredibly kind and on point. The food was one of the best I've ever had. We had the mozzarella sticks which were to die for then I had the lobster ravioli, which was so fresh and delicious. This is a must try. We will definitely be back.

What a dinner party! Laughter, singing & cake! There were two large reservations, one of which was celebrating two sisters' birthdays a year apart w/identical large cakes. They generously offered their delicious cake to anyone that wanted a slice. The owner's wife was there tonight. They served their guests together like a well choreographed dance. We enjoyed a Christmas gift of Pinot Noir with our appetizer of meatballs, ricotta & grilled bread, which would have made any Nonna proud! Their thin & crispy eggplant parm and scallops w/risotto were both divine!

Wow! Let me just say that this is by far the best Italian food I've had in such a long time. So I went to the north end a couple months ago to treat myself to some lobster ravioli and was pretty disappointed, last night I had the lobster ravioli from this place and let me tell you, we're talking stuffed with actual lobster! It was absolutely delicious and the service was awesome, the staff was friendly, didn't have to ask for anything. It is a small place which makes it very loud and difficult to hear unless you're yelling. Still 5

Intimate place with great food and attentive service. BYOB! Eggplant was fantastic, arancini are huge and filled with goodness.

Simply put, there are not enough stars. This quaint restaurant is delicious. With few tables, plan ahead. Late Thursday night after a long day if traveling, Arancini was able to accommodate my party of 3 and it was wonderful. Albeit a little loud due to the size of the dining room and people competing to be the loudest voice (people, use your inside voice), the service and food made it worth the visit. Appetizer was eggplant rollatini- 1000% get this. Only 3 per serving...could have eaten my weight. Delicious! A+ Our table had a lamb chop special, and staples eggplant parm and spaghetti and meatballs. Every dish was outstanding and the house bread was perfect. I'm not a fan of food photos so seldom post pics of plates. However, sometimes a photo is worth 1,000 words.

So my step daughter insisted we try this restaurant, so here is what I think. Love the atmosphere, service was spot on. The food was very, very good. I was not overly impressed with my piccata, but everyone else at are table had some amazing food, so du to my meal I give it three and a stars but can't figure out how to give it half. Very good experience. Will be back.

Arancini is easily the best Italian I've had in the area! My boyfriend and I came to celebrate a job offer and made a reservation online. We were seated in the middle of the restaurant. It's small- about 8 other tables surrounded us- but very intimate. Our server was so kind and informative while going over the menu with us. We brought a bottle of red to split and started with the Caesar salad and the Arancini sampler. The Caesar was amazing (we loved the dressing) and the Arancini were perfectly cooked and served with the best sauce! For entrées, I got the lobster ravioli special and my boyfriend got the short rib special with polenta. Both were outstanding! I kept stealing bites of the polenta because I could not believe how amazing it tasted. Don't skip on desserts either! Isa's delight is just that- an absolute delight. We cannot wait to come back to Arancini very soon!

Great service, atmosphere and food. Highly recommend! Ordered the arancini, lamb and the best tiramisu I've had!

Ordered delivery from here as I'm visiting. We got chicken parm and the chicken and broccoli both which was awesome, and the rigatoni bolognese which was good. The food came so quickly which was great. Def would recommend.

Food and service is excellent. We were in Boston for two weeks and after the first try, immediately made reservations for the next week before we left. On the first visit we had the Caesar salad, arancini sampler, Lobster ravioli special and the Bistecca. (All excellent - the lobster ravioli was our favorite!). For the second visit, we had the caprese salad, mussels (the sauce was out of this world), the chicken Marsala and the clam linguini special. I will definitely be coming back to this hidden gem of a restaurant next time we're in Boston!

I love to read all the five star reviews of this restaurant. It's about time we stopped patronizing/glorifying well publicized but average restaurants and focused on what's important; quality , ambience and experience. And cost ! This is not a Fortune 500 business. It's not fancy , the seating is kind of tight and the menu is somewhat limited . Instead of those things , the owners make you feel welcome when you sit down , the seating is intimate , the table service feels personal and the quality of those available offerings is outstanding. Your choice ..............

Family owned restaurant that serves delicious Italian Food. All of the traditional dishes and more. Oh, it's BYOB!!!! Bring your favorite vino or beer. Chuck and Denise

The burrata appy here is excellent. Large enough for two people. BYOB is awesome so we can bring a decent wine without the mark up. The service is the shining star here. The people are over the top kind and hospitable. Small and cozy place where you can call and get a reso. Only hesitation is its super fast service. We were apps to dinner being over in 50 min. I'd like a little bit longer of an experience.

What's not to love about Arancini? Food, service, and even DELIVERY is amazing. I don't typically like to order out but when I do it's 100% from this place so super good. Some might think I'm exaggerating but i NEVER play when it comes to food! try them out and see for yourselves!!!

Went to Arancini for our anniversary after seeing it on a list of one of the best BYOB restaurants in Massachusetts. Let me tell you - Arancini deserves to be on that list! An eclectic mix of local and fine-dining restaurant, Arancini is a must-visit if you are in the Woburn area. Delicious food, exceptional service, intimate ambiance, I look forward to returning to Arancini again and again in the future!

We returned for our third time for our 43rd anniversary. Another 5-star dinner. We had the scallops (over risotto) and the salmon (over risotto and asparagus). Both were very good portions and absolutely delicious. We shared the burrata salad to start as well as Isa's Delight for dessert. The dessert was so light and fluffy...a great ending to another great meal. Service is top notch and very friendly, as usual. This place is consistently great!

Very good food. Lovely couple running the restaurant. Very small room. Reservation advised.

Came to pick up for dinner. It was very packed inside. We had to wait a while for the food but I thought it was worth the wait. There is parking at the back. The building looks like it was converted from a residential house and looks like someone lives above the restaurant. Anyways, back to food... Started with the Arancini Sampler. It is a meat and spinach in breaded & fried rice-ball, served on marinara sauce. Good for appetizer. I only wish there was more than 2. Then, we have the eggplant rollatini, which is a crispy eggplant wrapped around ricotta, mozzarella, and red sauce. This was good. It is very similar to eggplant parmesan, just switched out the type of cheese. The eggplant parmesan was great as well. I loved how the eggplant was crispy and the pasta was cooked al dente to our liking. Good presentation. I would recommend. The chicken piccata is made with chicken, lemon butter sauce, and capers. I love the sour element in this dish. The chicken was cooked well with the al dente pasta. I recommend this as well. Overall, this was a nice little Italian restaurant. It looks like it is a new restaurant but based on the food, I would think the chef has a lot of experience. I definitely recommend you check this spot out. I would go back and check out other dishes. Hope that helps.

So good!!! Hidden gems in Woburn. The food, service, atmosphere...everything is perfect here. Will definitely come back!

Came down from Newburyport to have dinner with a friend from Woburn. Have to agree with everyone as to food quality and flavor. My wife and guest raved about the scampi and my bolognese was outstanding. Very attentive service and pricing was more than fair. Nice to have a byob restaurant around as drink prices are really getting out of hand. The noise level made it hard to carry on a conversation and I suspect that it was due to a party of 10 trying to yell to each other. Some additional acoustic panels would go a long way to making this an easy 5 star experience.

I can't recall how I found out about this place but I can't believe it isn't more well know. Love the environment, the food is great, and the service is top notch too. My girlfriend and I went for our anniversary tonight. Started with the eggplant rollatini, she had the chicken piccata, and I went with the chicken parm. These are standard "test the water" things we get when trying a new Italian restaurant and they all passed with flying colors. Definitely will be back to try other things on the menu

Excellent, friendly ,service Food was delicious! Bistecca and Salmon were fresh, amazing arancini appetizer. Definitely visiting again!

Delicious ! Small and intimate, maybe 8 tables max so you need reservations. My 3 year old got the fettuccine alfredo and loved it. And she's a tough critic! They don't have a kids menu so we just asked for a small portion My partner got the short rib special with risotto, absolutely delicious, meat was so tender and risotto cooked perfectly I got the chicken broccoli ziti which comes with a light white wine butter sauce perfectly balanced with garlic and lemon. Chicken was delicious and perfectly browned Arancini app was alright but the main meals were much better Bill came to 70 dollars which really isn't bad

Been here years ago was excellent then. We had chicken parmigiana it was just ok. Waiters very attentive and kind and sincerely are happy to help you have a good experience. It's BYOB restaurant, the calamari was good.

If there was a way to give this place more stars I would. The food is absolutely delicious!! Everything is made with excellence! The owners are sweethearts, so kind and attentive. This place is very worth it. Had an amazing experience here, definitely coming back!

Arancini offers a quaint atmosphere, attentive service, and hands-down excellent Italian food. We ordered the bistecca, salmon risotto, and the chicken marsala. We all loved our meals. We travel from Vermont and will make this a favorite destination! Also, it is a BYOB.

*This review is regarding a Doordash order, I have never physically been at the location and therefore can't comment on things such as customer service or interior. Taste: B+ Portion:B+ Price: B- This Native Long Islander exists on pizza and Alfredo, except I don't like much of what Massachusetts has to offer with either...North End aside. Arancini's is the latest place I've tried for Alfredo and I'm honestly a bit, conflicted about how I feel. It's good. I'll just say that right off the bat. Flavor wise, it's really good. The taste is on point; just enough seasoning, good pasta to sauce ratio, nice moist chicken. The downside is, there is WAY too much oil and I don't know why. Reason is, Alfredo doesn't need oil (outside of a little bit in the water used to cook the sauce). Perhaps they are using oil in the sauce, but again...why? The oil doesn't take away from the flavor but it does change the texture, not necessary in a good way. I honestly can't see myself, eating a dish already incredibly unhealthy, that is also drenched in unnecessary oil but it does taste excellent. I'm giving the four stars because its good and my "dislike" may very well be a personal preference. I think I am going to try the Alfredo without check because maybe that's were a lot of the oil is coming from. I'll update my review when I do. The last thing i'll say, sticking on the topic of oil...their bread and season olive oil is good. I mean bread is good period, we all know this. But their bread is just next level. I don't know what they put in it, but YUM!

I was there for a small family gathering in April. They are a BYOB but that's ok... I don't drink. The Menu has some incredibly delicious entrees. We started with Arancini, there was one with a bolognese inside and another with spinach, the marinara served with it was AMAZING!! The next to come out was a beautiful Caesar salad then fried Calamari. I chose the Fra Diavolo and it was the BEST I've ever had!! The service, the generous portions and location was Perfect!!

This small restaurant presents quite an experience you'll be happy to have. From the greeting at the door to the clean setting with attention to detail, the restaurant is set to please. We started with the arancini which carried a sweet sauce and packed plenty of flavor inside as well! My girlfriend got the eggplant parmigiana which was beautifully plated and cooked just right. Had a traditional Italian flavor to it which felt like home cooking. I choose the chicken piccata which is easily messed up in my opinion, however it was 10/10 with the sauce and the cook of the chicken. I would recommend this dish to anyone. We finished with two sweets, the blueberry cake and the tiramisu both were perfect in flavor and great plates. We will be back as the service was great and just an overall great visit. A great feel of a north end night out found in Woburn with half the budget! Keep up the great work that you are doing!

Best Italian food in the Boston area. Service is superb! Ambiance is of a small Italian restaurant in Italy

This is a BYOB place so consider that. The food is outstanding, the owner is very attentive and and it's a very quaint and cozy atmosphere. Very local neighborhood feel with regulars.

So cute! And delicious! We didn't know it was BYOB, but that makes it even cuter! My friend and I were on a food adventure In search of arancinis. We figured this place might have some on the menu! Perfectly crunchy on the outside, nice and gooey on the inside and ample, sweet and flavorful sauce. We'll definitely be back!

This is my third time eating here with my boyfriend, it is so very amazing that I finally had to write a review. Impeccable service, waiter and waitresses are on top of your water, every time I've had different dishes and they have all been outstanding, they also greet you when you walk in. The Oreo cheesecake is the best cheesecake we've had out to eat. I highly recommend the Aqua Panna water, which is natural spring water from Italy. Fairly priced, for great food. Definitely make reservations, because it fills up quickly. You can bring your own bottles of alcohol. The ambiance is very relaxing and romantic. Best Italian restaurant we've both ever visited hands down.

Loved it! Bolognese was perfection and we enjoyed the small dining room atmosphere. We will definitely be back soon.

The best Italian food I've had at a restaurant. As one raised with Italian grandparents living upstairs, I typically don't eat at Italian restaurants because they are not usually not that good to me. This place was spectacular. The sauce (gravy) was the best I've had since my mother died 40 years ago. The pasta was Al dente, not mushy. It's a BYOB so bring your own wine. The prices were incredibly reasonable. Make reservations as it's a small place.

Food was excellent !! Small, cute place and the service was really good as well. I definitely would like to try more of their food options.

The staff extremely attentive, and so pleasant. Chicken piccata was delicious. Chicken was so tender. My husband had the shrimp scampi. Good amount of shrimp. Homemade dessert was delicious! Didn't feel rushed at all. Nice relaxing dinner with friends. We will definitely be back!!!

Absolutely delicious and authentic Italian food! This is a hidden gem in Woburn. Prices are reasonable. BYOB if you want to drink. Small, but intimate atmosphere. You won't be disappointed!

Great ambiance, outstanding food, excellent service! Quaint and small-11 tables. Oh so good!

We had a great meal at this little Italian place in Woburn. The food was very fresh, nicely plated and served with a smile. We particularly enjoyed the fried calamari and the linguine with clams. For dessert we had the cannolis which had 4 cannolis. We shared it for two but there was enough for 4! We are not from this are but decided to meet some friends at this half way point but we would come back. It's BYOB so don't forget your wine.

Dont be fooled like I was!! From the outside it sort of looks like a hole in the wall - the first floor of a house converted to commercial space (decades ago I'd imagine). The location is not anything to write home about either. To my surprise, its actually a nice restaurant with delicious food. White table clothes adorn the tables and the waiter wore a classic waiter uniform. The vibe it is trying for is a little bit old world with a touch of class. It was refreshing. The eggplant parm was delicious. It came with two large breaded eggplant pieces - cooked to perfection and fork-tender! The meatballs are delicious and beautifully sized. The sauce is the perfect balance of texture and acidity. The entree portion was modest - it left you satisfied and fed without leftovers. The bread they serve with the oil is also delicious! The prices in July 2021 are shockingly friendly. My entree and side dish could easily have been $3 more each. With pandemic related price increases as well as general inflation, this was really surprising to see. Highly recommended!

I wish I could give this wonderful cozy restaurant more stars. Our waiters were some of the nicest and most professional people we have ever had and we have been to hundreds of restaurants. Now for the food. Top of line fresh foods cooked to perfection. There were four different orders served salmon steak scallops chicken marsala and they all were a WOW. BYOB. Now make your reservation. You won't be disappointed.

We have been to Arancini's several times. The food is consistently delicious and the service is excellent!

Great food in an intimate setting. Bring your own wine. Gets filled quickly so reserve early.

Wonderful find. Small unassuming front but warmly greeted on a Friday night. Owner Christiano comes to the table, his daughter hosts. He is Brazilian but w Italian restaurant experience. The chef knows his dishes. Classics but done to perfection. My wife claims the Marsala sauce was best she's ever had. My pasta carbonara was rich creamy cheesy and bacon-y, the definition of the dish. BYOB is a wallet-welcome treat. We brought a bottle of Brunello di Montalcino we couldn't have paid for from a wine list. Everyone there seemed to be enjoying themselves greatly and happy to have found this gem in Woburn. Wishing them all success.

Small family feel restaurant with abundant charm and great food. Prices are quite modest and as a BYOB you can splurge on some "deserving" wines to accompany the great food as well did . Our party had eggplant rollatini, fried calami and the Arancini sampler for apps.. all were fantastic with very high marks for the arancini and calamari which is often oily/greasy as a rule when we have had them elsewhere. Our entrees include Veal Marsala and Bistecca, and all were grand. For desert, we had tiramisu and cannolis. Again these were a joy. I'll add pics for my next visit, as we will certainly be heading back soon!