Bocelli's in Medford is a great spot with a relaxed, low-key vibe and a welcoming atmosphere. We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and found a good crowd at the bar, but we were still able to grab seats without any trouble. Donna, our bartender, was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home from the moment we sat down. We asked her what her specialty was, and she recommended the espresso martini. She definitely wasn't exaggerating--it was absolutely to die for and one of the best we've had. Between Donna's outstanding service, the excellent drinks, and the cozy ambiance, Bocelli's is a place we'll definitely be coming back to. Highly recommend stopping by for a drink and asking Donna to make you an espresso martini! read more

Ok let me start by saying Im reviewing this based on delivery and during a snow storm... (the reason for the 3 stars) I envision eating IN HOUSE would improve my score CONSIDERABLY... We were tired of being stuck in the house and tired of crappy delivery & wanted "real" food - not pizza shop food and decided despite how shytty all the delivery places have been with their practices of allowing the drivers to make multiple stops (great for the drivers - but lessens quality of food when they are making so many stops and yours is cold when you receive), I digress... we wanted real food we decided to take a chance. Mom asked for Clams Casino and who the hell even has them yet will deliver them - and sure enough we found this place - Had never heard of it before this night. Now I cant go anywhere without ordering a little bit of everything for reference, then I take 2 bites am full and then leave in the fridge for a week & then throw away, I know - not a great practice, Its just how I get down... In addition to the Clams they actually had an artichoke on the menu, you dont find them in too many places so we stocked up on all the things. OMG to start all the food was still hot, not even just warm, but hot... Portions are the Biggest, but I mean we had more than enough food. The Clams were good, Great actually, the artichoke - can you see the size of it - INSANE!!! The stuffed mushrooms were tasty but like tiny, so I could take them or leave them. next time... But tasty! THe Pizza wasnt the hottest actually and I think if it was like a tad bit warmer it would have been a 9.4 (Go Prez), but even less than hot it was GOOOOOD!!!! The pasta was good, the chicken was so flavorful and Broccoli Rabe is like my jam, and the fact that I could swap out the pasta type & broccoli type literally had me quite excited... Skip the Garlic bread! Will DEFINITELY be adding this place to the regular rotation, it was so good and will also be stopping in to try in person! read more

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Food: Tiramisu was AMAZING! So were the drinks. Best cocktails I have ever had! Their bread was also delicious, olive oil was also great. My eggplant parm and the meatballs app were a little plain and could've used a bit more flavor. Service: They were so nice!! Food was also fast. Ambiance: Really cozy, great spot to come with friends. Had cute Valentine's Day decorations too. read more

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The new owners with same recipes and great quality food have brought new energy to the place. Went a couple times this winter and it did not disappoint. As a matter of fact I liked it a lot. The place is an older restaurant but it was spotless. Very clean and comfortable. The veal cutlet I had were great. Enjoyed the fusilli and the red gravy/sauce. Pizza was a ten. Glad to see this reinvigoration of a classic Italian restaurant. read more

I enjoyed my visit here with some friends to enjoy some great Italian food after a visit to Tufts! We were pleased with the beautiful restaurant with great natural lighting. I will say that the bathroom had no soap or paper towels. Overall I didn't get a very organized vibe from the restaurant -- when asked, the waitress did not know a lot of details about the menu. The menu was also really disorganized and extremely long which made it hard to decide what to get. I did enjoy the chicken marsala that I ordered and we shared some excellent calamari and pizza together. The calamari was huge and crispy and fresh!! The pizza was excellent as well and very crispy. My friend ordered some asparagus but they accidentally gave us a prosciutto wrapped asparagus. Redoing the order took forever. Overall I was not too upset about this but it definitely seemed like the restaurant was less than organized. Not sure if we caught it on an off day or if they are usually like this. read more

Bocelli's - Large Pizza Ricotta - Italian Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Ate here with 3 friends recently. The food as always good. The primary issue is with service. Our server was also our bartender and did the best she could. The problem was two fold. The kitchen was EXTREMELY slow. We enter at 6:15 and were last served at 9:15. I personally heard an older server tell ours at 8:00, 'that's it I'm done. Not taking any other tables.' And then proceeded to sit and not give our server one ounce of help. The owner sat kissing her ravenous boyfriend and failed to give any help. Unbelievable. Meanwhile owners ever present child of 10 proceeded to race around the customer filled restaurant without guidance or discipline from mom. This is a formerly loved restaurant in busy Somerville, not Chuckie Cheese! Oh well, back to Gran Gusto!. Last word, ice cream had freezer burn. As they say on Wall Street, 'sell, sell, sell!' read more

My favorite local spot for Italian! Total classic medford hang. Homemade pasta, staff is flexible about customizing, old school space (sit by the rat pack figurines), tempting dessert case... Word to the wise: maybe don't stray from beer and wine; the "negroni" my boyfriend ordered once was a glass of whisky. But step back into another dimension & get yourself some yummy spaghetti and meatballs (pro tip: go 1/2 meatball 1/2 sausage) here. read more

This was a delivery order. I rarely review. But I needed to make an exception for this place. I ordered the "haddock" Florentine. I can tell you it is not haddock. Instead of sweet tender flesh, it was fishy and stiff. The mashed potato's it came with were so garlicky that I couldn't eat them. The fettuccine Alfredo had no taste. It was just cream. No salt. No cheese. Just cream and spaghetti. And the artichoke was the biggest disappointment. I've NEVER in my life had a bad artichoke until today. It tasted like cardboard with some pepper and breadcrumbs. I cannot believe this place sent this food out of the kitchen thinking : yes, this is good enough to feed people and charge $75 for it. I will say, the meatball and red sauce weren't bad. So, I guess there's that. read more

Best pizza in town! Been going here since it was Depasquales. Was afraid food quality would change under new ownership, but I was pleasantly surprised read more

We had a great meal at Bocelli's on a busy Saturday night. We had to wait about 10 minutes before being seated, which is understandable on a Saturday night at such a busy place. When seated, we had great service and the food was like I remember, fantastic! We started out with drinks and some bread! The bread is always fresh and plentiful. From there, we ordered our main dishes. I had the pizza and my wife ordered pasta fagioli soup. The timing between ordering and the food arriving was great. Again, we noticed it was a busy night so we were pleasantly surprised at how well things went. My pizza was great! My wife was thrilled with the soup. Great temperature and plenty of soup! Our server had our table and the 3 around us. She was available and right on top of whatever we wanted. Bocelli's remains a "throwback" type of place to me. I remember coming here in college and with my friends over the span of many summers. I am a fan, for sure! Price was fair Service was great Parking was easy. We were able to park right across the street Ambience was perfect We did not get dessert. It looked awesome on the way out....next time Would I come back? Of course...hoping to make it back before Summer '25 read more

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I have been a loyal patron of Bocelli for many years, going back to when Nick was the owner. Under his management, the restaurant was organized, welcoming, and well-staffed. The food was consistently delicious and full of flavor, and the ambiance felt like stepping into Nonna's house--warm, rustic, and authentic. Service was always delivered with a smile, and my favorite dish, the Mussels and Calamari Fra Diavolo, used to be $25--a fair price for such quality. Since the new owners took over, however, the restaurant has lost its direction. The staff are often rude, the food has declined significantly, and the once-charming ambiance now feels forgettable. Shockingly, my usual dish now costs $35.95--a price that simply does not reflect the quality or experience. Bocelli has become a "hole in the wall" with inflated prices. For comparison, Turner's Seafood in Melrose offers nearly the same menu, including the Mussels and Calamari Fra Diavolo, for just $25--and theirs is far superior. At this price point, the meal is not worth it. I cannot recommend Bocelli in its current state and will not return unless prices are reduced and quality restored. The restaurant has clearly lost many loyal customers, and it's easy to see why business is struggling. read more

Bocelli's - Mussels and Calamari Fra Diavolo - Italian Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Went to Boccelli's recently on the way to a Celtics game. I haven't been here for years and I mean years, but I used to love it. It was lunchtime so we decided to get lighter fare than dinners. Our waitress brought over waters and we ordered our beverages. Two of us got two different Sangrias. Both were Ok but lacked flavor. They just tasted like wine. Only fruit in them was bar cherries. She also brought a basket of really delicious bread, butter, oil and olives. The bread was crusty on the outside with sesame seeds and moist and soft on the inside. We ordered right away as we pressed for time. Two ordered soups, Chicken Noodle and Escarole, and one ordered the Caesar salad. The waitress said the Escarole would take 5 minutes that they had to make it. I think they have all ingredients separate and then thrown together when ordered. The soup was good but tasted like they just threw it together. All I tasted was the salty broth. The one eating the salad said it might have been a little over dressed with salad dressing. Two decided to split a large pizza, and the other two got two different calzones. One cheese and one had meat in it. The pizza is the thin style and was very good. Just the way I like it. They also have thick pizza. The calzones were very good also. I didn't get a chance to take pics of the calzones because they ate then so fast. My grandson did take a picture of his plain pasta though! All in all, it was a great lunch! read more

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My friends and I go to Bocelli's several times a year and it's always great! Service, food is very good. The homemade fusili and their tomato sauce is among the best! Thank you Bocelli's! read more

I ordered $75 worth of food i got a $18 meatball sub it had one meatball cut in half on each side and absolutely no sauce...horrible business...and when i called all the guy could say was oh ok, not I'm sorry, nothing....horrible read more

food was good! Waitstaff - AWFUL- tables were left dirty- I'm done Was so much better in the past read more

As I was ill, a friend had soup sent to me. In spite of the fact that the place is outdated and not always the cleanest place, I must report the soup was delicious. read more

Looking at Italian restaurants in the area after recently moving and chose to give it a try. Seated very quickly and loved the attitude the staff gave to the rude Doordashers. IMMEDIATELY felt comfortable. The bread was fantastic. Salads (Caesar) were amazing and well dressed. Started with Meatballs and ricotta and was so impressed. The drinks were amazing (Red Sangria and Lemon Drop martini). I had the chicken and veal parm special. Boyfriend had the pappardelle with scallops and shrimp fra diavolo. Fantastic portions. Amazing sauce. I will be coming back again and again read more

This is a local place through and through and that is what makes it so special. The first time u walking here kids were running around as our server came up trying bribe them with dessert. I love the feeling of places like that. Service is kind but gruff in again the best kind of local way. Menu is extensive in their offerings. You will definitely be able to find something for everyone. It's small at the top but has a big room downstairs. The pasta I had was alright but dessert was to die for! If you're going get the brownie with ice cream or get two! Absolutely delicious! I would go back just for dessert and drinks. read more

Attended a 60th birthday party on Saturday evening. The food was fantastic, and the staff was very attentive. Even under the new management, you can still expect a family-friendly atmosphere with a good meal at a good price. Molto bene!! read more

Great place to eat. Been there many times. Never disappointed. Food is the best. Was there this evening. I had the tripe and my guest had the we're haddock italiano. As usual the service was great the food was the best. It is always a friendly respectful atmosphere. Would recommend it to anyone. I intend to come back as often as possible. read more

Bocelli's - Italian Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

My brother and sister-in-law were in town so we decided to go to lunch at Bocelli's. Everyone's meal was outstanding. We were served by Wendy who was a very sweet and attentive waitress. She checked on us constantly and our water jug was never empty. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Just the best! Really enjoyed the authentic Italian- American fare. Never had anything but a wonderful meal here. Their bathroom renovations positively sparkle! read more

I had Thiago as my server and he was amazing,so was the food nothing has changed since the new owner took over same staff glad there still here.the function room still looks great and cozy. read more

The food is amazing and some people are misinformed about the restaurant changing hands the owner passed away and the new owners are not new ! nothing has changed in the kitchen everyone that is working in the kitchen have been there for over 20 years read more

Bocelli's - Italian Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Amazing food and excellent service and hospitality. Best Italian food north of Bostons North End. Great menu and wine list. Highly recommend. read more

Just had a dinner there tonight. The food tasted great but it was not kids friendly. My daughter saw the killing scenes on the TV. Someone used a knife to slash another person and there was blood all over. My daughter got really scared and upset. We asked the waitress to change the channel. They changed it. It was okay for a while, then there was a scene where people were having sex. Luckily this time my daughter was playing my smart phone so she didn't see it. Although the food tasted great, my daughter came home crying and said she's really scared from the violence scenes. It was just very upsetting for a kid. The service was super slow when the restaurant was not full. We had to sit there and waited for an hour to get our main course. It really delayed the kids' sleep time. A great restaurant for adults but not for kids. read more

Excellent restaurant huge menu to choose from. My family was there yesterday we had a great time . The appetizing were excellent and the entree portions were generous . Service was up to par she always checked on us to make sure everything was fine. We were a party of seven. read more

Bocelli's food is excellent! We started going a few months ago and keep going back because everything is so delicious, made from scratch with quality ingredients and is reasonably priced. Our food allergies and preferences are honored without problem. Also, the staff is very friendly and attentive. Some of the phenomenal dishes we have eaten include the escarole soup with mini meatballs, chicken soup with noodles, fettuccini alfredo with chicken added, chicken marsala, chicken saltimboca, veal saltimboca, shrimp parmesan, tortelline and shrimp with pesto sauce (we have also had it with chicken). We always get a side of meatballs and sausage to go with the scrumptious bread they put on the table. I'm really looking forward to trying more dishes on their menu! read more

Since our memorable dinner's back in 2018, we have been dying to eat here again and so husband and I finally made our way there last night. We got a table right away as we got there just before 6 and being a weekday, it was not too busy. The tables are socially distanced and we felt comfortable when we first sat, although after spending 1.5 hours that seemed to never end, I can say that I am not sure if and when I will return. First off, the service was slow, I mean SUPER SLOW. The server was way too busy chatting with some patrons (that could have been friends/regular patrons), forgot to put in one of the main dishes (btw we only ordered 2 main dishes, no appetizers, so it was a very simple order). And so imagine sitting at the table and waiting for over 45 minutes between the only 2 dishes we ordered was quite a patience tester. The Eggplant Parm is one of their best dishes and I highly recommend it. The tiramisu is to die for and is so light that it just melts in your mouth. Chocolate Torte on the other hand was one of the most unpleasant dessert I have had in a very long time. It felt like the cake was sitting in the fridge for over a week, it was gummy, dry and both of us could not eat it beyond 1 bite. But what made us really uncomfortable was that she would not wear her mask most of the time. She was talking to other patrons without her mask and removed her mask anytime she was behind the bar counter. Not only her, another older gentleman who could have been the owner, did not wear the mask for even 1 second in the entire 1.5 hours we were there. He did have the mask hanging from one ear, but not sure how that would have been of any help? Now I know in these challenging pandemic times, we all need to come together as a community and support the restaurants and other local business. But I believe that it is also the restaurant's responsibility to be mindful of the rules and regulations that have been set in place to keep not only the diners but also the employees safe. In my opinion and based on my experiences in the past year of dining/takeout at various restaurants, Bocelli's has failed to not only give a good service, but to also have been absolutely irresponsible in the way they have been conducting their business amidst an ongoing pandemic. read more

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went here for Valentine's Day last night , we had a 7:30 reservation had to wait outside in the cold for a girl to find us with an iPad to check in no host stand . we finally got seated at 8:00 ordered a drink after waiting about 15 minutes for our waitress to come over , ordered an appetizer with our drinks drinks came after about 15 minutes . our appetizer took an hour to get to the table we ordered our dinner and after asking how much longer it would be for our entree to arrive she says the kitchen is behind and excuses just kept coming. so needless to say we ended up asking for our check after waiting almost 3 hours from the time we sat down to not getting our food at all so we left starving and had to go find some place else to eat the last minute on Valentine's Day! The owners and managers of this place should be ashamed of themselves for being greedy and over booking on the busiest night of the year , knowing that their kitchen was not able to handle the volume of the restaurant!! ruining couples nights!! our waitress even said they over booked the restaurant last year as well ! we won't be back! read more

We had dinner this evening and it was delicious . My shrimp scampi was outstanding, plenty of shrimp and I wanted to drink the scampi sauce! My husband had the chicken parm and he is very picky.. he loved it! Outstanding service and Wendy was the best waitress.. highly recommend! read more

I've been here four times since the new owner bought it, and each time i've heard her screaming and berating her employees from the kitchen , I confronted my server and was told that it's a regular thing. I would like to be able to enjoy my meal without hearing constant screaming and arguing. I used to really like this place, but the new owner ruined it. Everyone who works here seems miserable , the food is mediocre and the bad vibes makes it taste even worse . The owner clearly does not know how to run a business or treat her employees. Sad to watch, nobody deserves a boss like that . I hope that these people find better jobs . Do not support this establishment!!!! read more

Everything actually. Been there many times, especially under New Mgmt (Definitely NOT Disappointed)! Different nights & times of the week and have brought guest for dinner. They've been so impressed (from Danvers) that they have met us numerous times after. Tried many different items from menu, however, ABSOLUTELY LOVE their Veal!!Like I said, been going there since it was DePasquales way back 70's (brought own beer or wine) then Boccellis & LOVE their food, pizza & drinks!! NEVER DISAPPOINTED!! read more

Very rushed not friendly servers (3 different). Poor quality meals. Super disappointed.

Under new management food is excellent but watch your bill closely they like to add things on and then blame each other about the issue has happened on multiple occasions seems like they purchased more than the buissness they purchased the playbook also. read more

Gave it another try awful burnt pizza Oven needs to be cleaned shame I use to like this place won't be going back place looked deserted not like it use to be I miss the old owners best Italian food back then now it's terrible lots of luck but lost 4 of us not to mention my friends that use to go there read more

Felt like I was in a true Italians home - the interior is a bit outdated but has a dessert case when you first walk in, a bar, booth tables and then a side room with more seating. They have functions in the basement. Our waitress was very busy, but so nice to us and I felt like our service was exceptional timing. Old fashion wasn't too strong/a small portion, Marinara sauce delicious and a really good pizza. The parking situation is a bit hard around here, no parking lot. Some spots across the street but on a Friday night was full. Tried driving down side streets and a lot was permit parking. So that makes it a bit challenging. read more

My wife and I went this past Saturday, food was good, atmosphere is just what a local place should offer, and our waitress Wendy, who we've had before, was excellent. We had the fruitti de mare, eggplant/chicken Parm combo, house salad, and canolli and tiramisu for dessert! read more

food is delicious, Santos and roger have been making the same consistent food for decades now. staff is great, always very clean.

First, let me tell you about the pizza. It is the very best pizza in the area, and that's saying a lot, because there are a boatload of pizza places in Medford. It's a nice thin crust with just the right amount of toppings. I usually get the cheese pizza. But when I'm feeling adventurous, I'll get the spinach, garlic, and anchovy pizza. Don't be afraid of the anchovies. I don't know what they do with it, but they cook it in such a way that there is a perfect hint of anchovy flavor. This evening, along with the pizza, I had the chicken and some fish. Both were excellent. The chicken was nice and moist, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I've been to this place on several occasions, and I have always been very, very satisfied with the food, the service, and the atmosphere. (Cross-posted) read more