Neroli Ristorante

We chose Neroli for our daughter’s baptism because we loved the all-white theme and wanted the reception to reflect that. We had the pleasure of working with Joanna, who was incredibly responsive and added thoughtful touches, like printing and personalizing the menus for the occasion. Everything turned out beautifully. Our guests even complimented us on choosing Neroli! The food was good, the atmosphere was perfect, and the pricing was very reasonable. We highly recommend them for your private events.

Fantastic dinner with excellent service! We ordered specials and they were above expectations. Pics included of pork belly pappardelle and Halibut over seasonal risotto. Will go back.

The host who sat us was spectacular. It's rare to be greeted in such a sincere kind way when going to a restaurant for the first time. We were celebrating a birthday and a new job... and the entire staff treated us wonderfully. Some of the best service. The food taste was great, and the proportions were large. - Chicken cooked under a brick was great. - Pasta dishes were plentiful. - Apps we chose were cheese trangles, calamari meat balls and aroncini. All great. Desert we had was flowerless chocolate cake, tiramisu, and olive oil cake. Tasty. IF you want a great night out with good drinks I recommend this place.

Highly recommend! While not pictured, the highlight is the spicy lobster rigatoni. One of the best I’ve had with large portions of lobster. Everything here was really good and I’ll definitely be returning!

We went on a Wednesday for a business dinner. Soe of what was ordrered: ceaser salad, calamari, crab cakes, sur & turf & spaghetti meatballs. Good food, great service but it gets very noisy when it is crowded. And it seems to be crowded most times considering how many people were there in the middle of the week. Still, recommended!

I recently had my daughter’s communion at Neroli’s in the back room. I worked with Joanna the event coordinator who was amazing! She was responsive and answered all of my questions. She was also flexible in timing for me to be able to drop off decor the night before. She set up my decor for the event beautifully. We did a brunch buffet and open bar and the staff was INCREDIBLE!! They worked seamlessly together, making sure food was refilled, and the guests were attended to at the bar. The food was delicious! The drinks were amazing, especially the espresso martinis and spicy skinny margaritas. I would 100% recommend neroli’s for your next event! You will not be disappointed!!

Went to Neroli Ristorante for the first time and had an amazing experience! Joe S. was our server and he was excellent—friendly, attentive, and had great recommendations. He really knew the menu and made the night even better. The food and drinks were outstanding, and the overall vibe of the restaurant was perfect. Definitely will be back!

This restaurant is simply a fantastic gem! Great food, drink ambience and service. I went for the first time with some friends and we had such a great experience! Bella and Ivan, who manage the establishment ensured that all the guest were being cared for. This restaurant gave you North End Italian cuisine without the overcrowded feeling of being in the North End. I am a fan and will be coming back again and again.

This was my husband and I's third visit to Neroli. We went in on a Thursday night and sat at the bar for dinner. Our bartender Nick was wonderful and he makes a mean dirty martini! My veggie primaverwas great along with the shrimp cocktail. We will be back again. Denise and John.

This restaurant has been on my list for awhile - I was so excited to finally check it out. We were a small group of five, and sat comfortably in one of the booths, with chairs. The inside of the restaurant itself is very warm and inviting. We started with the calamari fritto - which came out lightly fried, with their pomodoro sauce for dipping, it was delicious. For dinner, I opted for the spicy lobster rigatoni, which was generously portioned, with a garlic, vodka sauce, and Calabrian chili. It was nice and spicy, with generous portions of lobster. I wasn't able to get through the whole dish, but really enjoyed it. Our server was over the top good. He was on the younger side, and because of that, we were even more impressed with his wine knowledge. Not only did he know his stuff on the wine itself (flavor profile, tasting notes, what it pairs well with), he knew a good amount about the winery itself, location, and story. He also checked in on us multiple times. Will absolutely be back to try more of the menu!

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent choices. Only negative is the noise. Bad and annoying sound. That's why only four stars.

Went twice recently - both great experiences. Fantastic service (sat at the bar both times), and the food was top notch - very well matched to the price. Great wine options by the glass, as well. Have had the meatballs, shrimp scampi, and the sausage with orecchiette (subbed rigatoni) and would recommend all of them.

Dining experience here was a bit hit! My husband and I loved the ambiance, the service and the food. We were early for our reservation but were seated promptly. They had options for gluten free rolls. We ordered chicken piccata and chicken Marsala- both were simply amazing. Our dessert was flourless hazelnut chocolate cake which was exquisite. Definitely going to be back!

Just came up from sunny warm Naples to visit family and was taken to one of the best Italian restaurants near Boston Started with appetizers Salad crisp fresh walnuts strawberries and goat cheese,calamari crisp and tender had tiny peppers delish, fried mozzarella was tasty and crisp Spaghetti Cacio e Pepi was perfectly seasoned Lobster rav very flavorful and plenty of lobster cooked perfectly Scallops came recommended not disappointed 10 out of 10 risotto creamy Seafood dish was great got spicy absolutely delish All desserts we great Service was impeccable Make reservations early

Great location and plenty of parking in the back. Relatively large restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining. Started off with the large and fried well arancini balls with great sauce. Our main entree was absolutely delicious the sausage and broccoli rabe with pasta. The sauce was so good I just wanted to bathe in it. The seafood linguini with lobster tail, shrimp, mussels, little neck clams, salmon, and scallop with white wine sauce was great for all seafood lovers. The bread was also very good.

I dined in with my folks for dinner on Sunday evening. Inside is really pretty and was packed. We arrived about 15 mins early and were able to be seated almost immediately. My mom requested a booth and the man in a black suit, standing at the desk with the hostess and appeared to be a manager used an aggressive, nasty, tone to tell her there weren't any available, which I didn't appreciate. After being seated, we were served by Daisy. She seemed pleasant, but then it turned into annoyance, or a bit of impatience when we weren't ready and didn't know what we wanted to order. I also asked for a recommendation for a mocktail, which she was unable to provide. We ended up trying the following: Crab cakes 8.7/10. Great crab meat to filler ratio and the arugula salad was a delicious accompaniment. Spicy lobster rigatoni 7.8/10. It had a nice kick but seemed like they skimped out on the lobster meat when I compared to other review photos. Salmon - 8/10. It was cooked really well. The risotto was really yummy. Overall, the service was just okay and did make me feel uncomfortable at certain points, but the food made up for it.

Was at the restaurant when it opened earlier for us at 10:48(opens at 11am). We had corn beef hash because the Pork belly hash was out of season. The potatoes are half's of the mini potatoes, very flavorful because they soak up all the juice of the corn beef. Cinnamon rolls were freshly baked, so so good. Be ready for the holiday season, love their decoration.

First timers and we will definitely be back. We ate outside and the outdoor heaters were wonderful. Nick was our waiter and he was very attentive and friendly. We ordered the mozzarella to start - the spicy vodka sauce is amazing. We tried the eggplant parm and the special which was a baked stuff fish. Both were absolutely delicious. For dessert we tried the donut holes and it came with 5 and we wanted 5 more - so so good. Great experience!

I loved this spot! Inside is beautiful and outside patio is so cute. We got the charcuterie board which was huge and a salad. My friend also ordered the seafood pasta which she loved (was also a huge portion) but I didn't take a photo of. Service was wonderful and they gave us plenty of space without ever leaving the water glasses empty. Would definitely come back

What a hidden gem in Westwood! My sister in law had her bridal shower here and I was blown away by the food, the service and how beautiful this restaurant was! My mom and I got talking with the bartender who when we asked about the pickle garnish on the bar, told us about their pickle martini made with Grillo's pickles and we knew we had to go back! Fast forward a few weeks, my mom and I were shopping at Frugal Fannie's and realized how close Neroli was so we stopped in and sat at the bar. We both ordered pickle martinis, which were incredible! If you're a pickle fan, this is a bucket list stop! We also split an order or calamari and the summer salad; both delicious! This is a great date night spot, place to catch up with a friend or for a private event!

We had such a great experience! Our waiter, Colin, was amazing -- super friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Between Colin's great service and the amazing food, we'll definitely be back!

I forgot to write this review. My wife and I stopped there last Sunday night and ate outside. She ordered the chicken Marcella and I ordered the chicken Parmesan and both were amazing. We definitely will put this on our list of places to go. The atmosphere is excellent and the outside is a great place to eat on a nice night. I highly highly recommend this restaurant.

Visited Neroli for the first time on a double date. Our friends had been before. We arrived early around 615. The vibe is very cool, comfortable and nice decor. As it got busier, it definitely got louder-and a little hard to hear at times. All of our meals were prepared beautifully and were delicious. Very authentic Italian. Our server was nice and attentive. Will definitely go back, but would not recommend for a quiet, intimate dinner.

We hosted our rehearsal dinner at Neroli, and I truly cannot say enough about how wonderful the experience was. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make the evening feel special. Every team member was not only incredibly friendly, but also exceptionally professional, striking the perfect balance between warm hospitality and polished service. What really impressed us was how smoothly and thoughtfully everything was handled--we felt completely at ease and genuinely cared for. The staff made each guest feel welcome and comfortable, which allowed us to truly relax and enjoy time with our closest friends and family. And the food--absolutely outstanding. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of rich, balanced flavor. You could tell how much care and expertise went into every course. From the starters to the mains to the desserts, it was a dining experience that our guests are still talking about. If you're looking for a venue for a special event--or just want a dining experience that's both elevated and welcoming--Neroli is a rare gem. We're so thankful to the team for making our rehearsal dinner such a memorable and meaningful evening.

Located a couple doors down from Neroli Mercato, Neroli Ristorante opened this evening in Westwood serving Italian cuisine in a casual modern setting which has ample table seating and seating up at the bar. I made a reservation ahead of time online and arrived here around 8:30. They offered valet parking and attendants were opening doors for customers. The place was very busy and the dining room was very noisy with conversations echoing throughout the place. The hostess needed to clean off a table as I was being seated at a front window table and given dinner menu and wine list and drinks menu. The dinner menu offers hot & cold appetizers, salads, soups, house made pasta dishes, seafood, poultry, steaks & chops, kids menu and dessert menu. The prices are on the higher side. The waiter arrived in about 5 minutes after being seated and I already knew what I wanted and placed my order. I was brought over some ice water and rolls with oil & garlic for dipping. For a starter, the Arancini ($16 plus tax) was comprised 2 breaded rice balls filled with saffron risotto, beef, peas over thick pomodoro sauce and parmagiano cheese. The Arancinis were crisp and firm outside with a moist dense texture. For dinner, the Bucatini All' Amatriciana ($26 plus tax) was comprised of Bucatini pasta tossed in a tomato sauce with pancetta, onion, pecorino, and fresh tomatoes. As I finished dinner, the waiter returned with the check and cleared dishes off the table. He apologized for disappearing during dinner since he was taking care of a large party in the back. A food runner served my starter and dinner. I was full and did not need dessert (choices of tiramisu, cannoli, limoncello panna cotta, flourless chocolate hazelnut torte, gelato, $10 each). The check was $44.94 with tax and before tip. Overall, the food here was pretty good. However since they were extremely busy, it took awhile for my food to arrive. I will try to come back on a less busy night during the week. This is a good place to go out for Italian dinners with family and friends. The place is on the louder side here.

I got take out that was divine. Gnocchi Bolognese with a meatball. Meatball was incredibly good, perfect texture.

This establishment presents an intriguing blend of exceptional service and a refined interior, located in Islington, off the beaten path of Dedham and Norwood, it sits in a newly developed center of shops and offices. Parking in this location can be challenging and tight. I wanted to love everything about this restaurant since its obviously newer, yet its culinary offerings leave room for improvement. The restaurant excels in hospitality, with staff providing prompt and courteous attention that enhances the overall dining atmosphere. The sophisticated, downtown Boston aesthetic of the interior creates an inviting setting, contributing positively to the establishment's reputation. However, the culinary experience does not consistently match this high standard. opening appetizers of fried mozzarella was delicious with a side sauce that was delectable. Matching this, the veal parmigiana was also excellent, with plenty of cheese and portions were abundant. However I was truly shocked at the signature spaghetti Cacio e Pepe is notably bland, missing the vibrant spices and pepper that would normally elevate its flavor profile. Similarly, the veal dishes side spaghetti lacks sufficient seasoning, resulting in a flat and unremarkable taste that falls short of expectations. In an environment where service and ambience are exemplary, these under seasoned dishes detract from the overall dining experience. This was truly disappointing and turned the meal from an excellent start to a sad finish. This once again proves, good Italian outside the North End is hard to find in the suburbs. The contrast between the impeccable service and the disappointing execution of key pasta dishes suggests that a reassessment of the culinary approach, particularly in seasoning and flavor development, is warranted and this restaurant hopefully improves over time since it seems like its off to a good start. I may come back in the future to see if it has gotten better.

We had my daughter's bridal shower at Neroli Ristorante this past weekend. It met our expectations...and then some! From the start, working with Joanna, to the finish (delicious gelato) everything went off without a hitch! The private event room has a beautiful ambiance. The food and accommodators were top notch!! Would HIGHLY recommend Neroli for your next event!! Nancy C.

Made a reservation for Saturday night and it was extremely busy but the staff were very kind and seated us within a few mins of us arriving. Lilly was our server and she was very kind and efficient even with the restaurant being so busy. Food and drinks were excellent and valet was complimentary and efficient as well. Great date night spot

My friend and I went fora Delicious dinner with great martinis. The crab cake appetizer was amazing and I would highly recommend. The staff are so friendly and the chef even came out to introduce himself. We will definitely be back again.

-Variety of expertly prepared selections on the menu - Upscale and family friendly atmosphere -Wait staff are welcoming, attentive, and friendly. Great service. -nice outdoor dining options with heaters available. -very busy and popular. Recommend getting reservations for peak times or dining before 5:30 or after 9:00 PM. -We will definitely be going back soon. -Thechead chef personally walks through the restaurant asking diners how their experience has been. He takes pride in delivering the best quality.

Had an early dinner tonight at Neroli Mercato in Westwood. The food was wonderful. Cooked perfectly. Sat at the bar for dinner, Declan, a new bartender was citrus, conversant and efficient. The bar seats are so comfortable! The restaurant is beautiful! Will definitely be dining there more frequently!

Parking can be tricky, limited street parking but there is a small lot behind the building. They offer valet on Friday and Saturday. Inside it is very bright, and loud. They literally pack tables in there. We were seated up against a larger party and had a difficult time hearing each other. We were so close my husband had to get up and out of his chair anytime some of them had to get up. Service was not great. I have a feeling that there are not enough servers to cover the amount of tables. But we were seated, we're brought water and bread and waited about 20mins for her to come back to take our drink order. Another 25-30min wait for her to take our dinner order. She never checked up on us. I saw her offer other tables Parmesan cheese when their food came but we never got that offer. We would have asked but we never saw her come back until we we're almost done our meals. She was waiting on the big party next to us so it was clear they were her priority since they would be leaving a generous tip, instead of our party of 2. Food was good. I got the chicken Marsala and my husband got the shrimp scampi. Food came out quick because it was brought by a runner, not our waitress. Prices are high compared to portions though. Funny enough, our check took no delay in coming out to the table. There are plenty of other places in the area with better service

The food has been consistently delicious. I've been particularly partial to the lasagna bolognese.

Really enjoyed our dinner here the other night. At first I thought this place was going to be more casual, then when we walked in I felt underdressed, but the staff didn't mind our active wear and treated us respectfully. Our waiter was great, very attentive and detailed. Checked in on us regularly. Food was good, portions were good, we'll be back!

Amazing food, ambience and service Chicken parm, veal Parm, arancini, cannoli, tiramisu all served to perfection

Neroli is an upbeat place with just the right vibe. The staff is friendly and genuinely happy to be there; you can tell by that alone that it's a place that the owner cares about, and cares to provide the best that he can for his clientele. The owner, by the way, is the chef. On my entrée order, our server mistakenly brought a dish made with chicken rather than the veal that I had ordered. The chef came over within two minutes, admitted to the mistake, and offered to substitute. After we finished dinner, he came over again and we chatted. Clearly, the quality of his restaurant and of the food that he provides is a matter of genuine pride for him. We talked about what he considers to be his specialties and he spoke at some length about some of his dishes and he shared that with us with genuine pride. We will, of course, be back. Only one negative, it can be pretty loud. We were happy to have an outdoor table.

Went here recently and got a chicken ceaser salad and some mussels. The mussels were fantastic, and the salad was average. Nice decor. Service was decent. Would go back when in the area.

Restaurant is beautiful, great ambiance, comfortable seats however pulling yourself in and out of the high top table seats is a bit difficult to do by yourself. Service was excellent. It was a busy night but we didn't wait very long for anything. Another waiter did come over just to make sure we were being taken care of. Waiter was also very knowledgeable about a wine recommendation. Food was absolutely delicious! I got a seafood pasta in a garlic wine sauce and they did Not skip out on the seafood! My husband got the chicken parm, the chicken was a perfect thinness and cooked perfectly. I loved the sauce! And the meatballs were so flavorful! We purchased arancini from the Mercato to have the next day and they were delectable! Can't wait to go back!

The inside of the restaurant was very cozy and open but very loud. Waited 20 mins for the waitress to come over and introduce herself. Only took our drinks order and didn't come back to our table for another 20 mins. One of the managers/ staff member came up the table and asked if we put in our orders yet, told her no, she came quickly to take our orders. Waited almost an hour to get our food and half the restaurant was almost empty.. I got the Rigatoni Carbonara and was very disappointed, pasta was undercooked and very salty. My friends also didn't enjoy their meals. Would never recommend this place. The only good thing was the spritz tower.

We had my cousins bridal shower here over the weekend and everything was perfect! We had the main dining room space for our event and it was beautiful. Joanna is the events coordinator there and she was so easy to work with. Any questions we had she was able to answer almost right away and she was so helpful the day of the shower! All of our guests were raving about the food, especially the steak and eggs and the cinnamon buns! They said it was the best shower they had ever been to! All of our servers and the bartender were great too. Everyone's drinks were always full and they checked on us throughout the shower to see if we needed anything. If you are looking to book a private event I highly recommend Neroli!

Our server Bella was absolutely excellent. From recommendations to attitude her service was simply outstanding. It was a rather busy night for a Tuesday and Bella still handled like an absolute champion. If you're ever stopping in, make sure to request Bella for a server. Food wise, the chef's fish special, prosciutto wrapped, pesto marinated, cod was quite nice, but the highlight of the meal was the grilled octopus salad appetizer. Notably, one should skip both the cannolis and calamari, those are in fact, mid.

Great food great service I really enjoyed the place. The company I was with, not so much. But epic chic parm

100/10!!! I visited Neroli for my birthday and was blown away with their hospitality. Ivan helped me choose wine the night prior and helped set up a beautiful table for 18 of us -even adding a few birthday decorations as a surprise :) Our servers, Jack and Collin, were out of this world. They made the dinner so much fun and were extremely attentive and knowledgeable. Ask for one of them! Mario, the executive chef, came to check on us multiple times to make sure we were enjoying our food. That man can cook!!! We ate 3/4's of the menu and couldn't get enough. Thanks for the best birthday dinner a girl could ask for!

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The food was fantastic. The service was decent, but the manager was fantastic. The drinks were delicious. The food was so fresh and it came out of the kitchen quickly and hot.

Great place to watch a live band or musician sing while you enjoy dinner in the lounge. The decor is beautiful and the service is wonderful. Some dishes are a hit ir a miss. We enjoyed the rosaey bread rolls for the yable. Arancini were delicious as well as the fish, mussels and fries. Linguine in clam sauce was a bit salty and the chicken piccata was a miss because it just tasted like boiled doughy chicken. But overall, it was great and we will come back to try more dishes

I'd been dying to try this place for awhile now we went once but it was a 45 minute wait so we decided to go elsewhere. We made reservations for Saturday evening table of 4 I ordered what I always order when going to a new Italian restaurant; the chicken parm which came with spaghetti. The cutlet was a little tough like I needed a steak knife tough not a lot of flavor but crispy edges which I loved covered in watery sauce which made most of the cutlet soggy. The sauce was mediocre at best. I'm typically harsh on Italian restaurants because I know I've had the very best Italian food growing up Italian our food was always top tier that being said I've also had the best restaurant Italian food too like the European restaurant in the North End nothing can compare to that place that is since long gone. The only place that came close to the European was Luciano's in Wrentham we kept saying that Luciano's was way better because everything just fell short of our expectations. From chicken parm to eggplant parm and lasagna was just ok. In fact my FIL didn't even finish his lasagna and didn't want to even take it home he said it was mushy. I'm truly disappointed in the food at Neroli. The service was great our waitress was attentive the atmosphere was nice much more casual than I expected. The cocktail I had was fantastic which was an Aperol Spritz truly good drink. So would I come here again? Probably not, parking is a hassle and if your chicken parm is mediocre then I do t want to try anything else. My opinion and everyone I was with said the same thing so it wasn't just me. The desert was ok I got the panna cotta which was more dense than a panna cotta but was tasty.

Invited to a wedding rehearsal dinner here and was seated in a separate room which was very nice. Served appetizers, which one was meatballs, they were so yummy, went back for more. The main entree was a few to choose from, but I had pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe....my favorite, and it did not disappoint. Service was excellent, definitely recommend this restaurant.

Went to the restaurant because I've been hearing so much about it and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! Our food was spectacular and the chef even came over and check on our table, which we loved. Our server Nick could not have been more helpful with our drink selection and added to the warm and welcoming vibe. Will definitely come back again 10/10

Just went here Thursday night and sat at the bar we waited 20 minutes and no bartender to get us drinks. We ended up leaving. They seemed to be to involved with serving the party in the back room. Managers didn't even jump in to serve us.

Had a wonderful birthday dinner here! Staff were super friendly and professional. My husband had the orecchiette pasta which was super flavorful and garlicky. I had the special sweet potato gnocchi. It was delicious and so rich I could only eat 1/2. The lemon pana cotta was so light and refreshing for dessert. Cannot wait to go back! Only recommendation is to do something special for birthdays or special events (like free dessert or champagne). It makes it feel more special that way. Regardless, we will be back.

The food was delicious. We got a last-minute reservation easily for our son's birthday dinner. We noted that it was for a birthday when the reservation was made, but not sure why that mattered because there was no acknowledgement of that (perhaps they are just collecting data?). Biggest disappointment was the service. The drink order was very slow to come out (35 minutes after we sat down) and when it finally did, only 2 of the 3 drinks came, and it was another 10 minutes for the 3rd drink to arrive. Apologies for the delay were quick and insincere. We had a few different servers, for refilling water, clearing dirty dishes, taking orders, delivering food, etc. The service was inconsistent and seemed rushed.

We ate dinner at Neroli tonight. Tonight and the last time we ate here in February our table was very wobbly. Tonight I had to ask our waitress three times before she tried to fix it. She could not fix it. The manager came over, he could not fix it and said the top is loose and walked away. There was no solution given and it was never addressed. This seems like very poor service to me. We will think twice before eating here again as it seems wobbly tables are the norm. Food was also bland.

I feel like this place does better with smaller groups. A group of 4 and more and they just fail. Or maybe it's front room vs. back room. My two experiences in the front room have been awesome. The back room, not so much. The service was meh - our server was actually a tad rude. The food was less than mediocre and the drinks were just ok with a hefty bill. I'll probably go back but make sure I get seated in the front room and not the back. So strange!

The restaurant is very nice and inviting. The service, staff and drinks are really good. Love sitting at the bar for a drink.

Good location with ample parking, making it easily accessible. The decor is modern and spacious, though the hard tile floors contribute to a high noise level. I tried the chicken Parmesan, which was excellent. However, the food and drinks were a bit pricey. Overall, while not the best Italian restaurant in the area, it is certainly one of the better ones. I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars.