"I've never taken the high road home The old low road seems…read moreto get me there fast" (John Mellancamp) Alta Strada translates into English as "High Road", and as I enjoyed a dinner there with our party of six, I'm very thankful that our road led us there. It's located on Wellesley's bustling Central Avenue, where you'll need to be lucky to grab a parking spot. You'll find a big parking lot behind Central Street to be much more convenient. It's an elegant higher end Italian restaurant with locations also in Fairfax, VA, Washington D.C., Logan Airport, and in Connecticut at Foxwoods Casino. Service was impeccable with numerous checkbacks and beverage refills. Our table started off with an excellent Garlic Bread appetizer with Spicy Tomato Basil Dipping Sauce ($12) and Nonna's Meatballs with Spicy Tomato Sauce, Ricotta, and Parmesan ($16). I really loved the meatballs! My wife and I split an Arugula Salad with Shaved Mushrooms, Truffles, and Parmesan cheese ($15). It was a large lightly dressed portion that was refreshing and very tasty. Believe me when I say that half a portion was plenty. I ordered an Allagash White and was surprised when it came out as a 16-ounce can and one of the coldest frosted Pilsner glasses I ever ran into ! My wife's entrée was Mama Zecca's Eggplant with San Marzano Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan, and a ton of Broccoli Aglio Olio ($29). I ordered the Fedelini Vongole with Manilla Clams, Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon and Parsley over pasta ($29), but a few minutes after I ordered it our server told us it has been sold out. That was the only demerit I saw with the service, I wish I'd have been told when I ordered. Instead, I pivoted to the Rigatoni alla Buttera with Italian Fennel Sausage, Fresh Peas, and Creamy Tomato Sauce over pasta ($29). Fantastic! The two children in our party went with an Individual 6 Slice 12" Cheese Pizza 12" ($17) and side orders of Grilled Chicken Breast ($12) and Grilled Shrimp ($13). When we walked in for our early dinner, Alta Strada wasn't too crowded. By the time we left, it was pretty much jam packed. We had an excellent experience.

I really liked this restaurant. Good Italian option in Wellesley. I appreciated that the menu was…read morevery vegetable heavy and had a large variety of options other than just pasta. The eggplant parm was great and my boyfriend really liked his pasta with peas and sausage. Service was great as well. Employees very accommodating and friendly. Nice ambiance too. Great for any occasion and would be a nice family or date night spot.

My Journey in the Restaurant Industry…read more My name is Gursharan S. Gill, also known as Mr. Gill. Working in the hotel and restaurant industry has been one of the greatest joys of my life. In 1982, I began my career as a server and bartender at the original Paparazzi restaurant on Dartmouth Street in Boston, Massachusetts, with the Back Bay Restaurant Group, Inc. During my years with the Back Bay Restaurant Group, I had the privilege of working at several outstanding restaurants, including Paparazzi, Charlie's, Joe's American Bar & Grill, Atlantic Fish Company, and J.C. Hilary's. Each restaurant helped me grow professionally and gave me invaluable experience in hospitality, customer service, and teamwork. In 2010, I joined Newport Restaurant Group, Inc., a company with a variety of outstanding restaurants throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. There, I was given another wonderful opportunity--not only to continue my career but also to become an employee-owner. That opportunity truly changed my life. Newport Restaurant Group is an exceptional company that genuinely cares about its employees. Since joining the company, I have spent most of my time working at Paparazzi in Wellesley, Massachusetts, where it has been an honor and a privilege to serve our guests. The food at Paparazzi is exceptional. Many guests return time and again to enjoy favorites such as Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Piccata, Chicken Scaloppini, Pasta Bolognese, Penne Arrabbiata, Penne con Pollo, and many other outstanding Italian specialties. These are some of my personal favorites as well. Every dish is prepared with great care and attention to detail by Executive Chef Carlos Medeiros and Regional Chef Guilherme Andrade, whose passion, creativity, and dedication are reflected in every meal they prepare. Our General Manager, Christeen Coogan, works tirelessly to ensure that every guest has an exceptional dining experience. Her leadership, commitment, and attention to detail help make Paparazzi a warm, welcoming, and successful restaurant. After more than four decades in the restaurant industry, I can truly say that hospitality is not just my profession--it is my passion. Meeting people from all walks of life, building lasting relationships with our guests, and making every dining experience memorable have been among the greatest rewards of my career. If you truly appreciate authentic Italian cuisine, I warmly invite you to visit Paparazzi in Wellesley. I am confident that you will enjoy the delicious food, outstanding service, and welcoming atmosphere. I look forward to welcoming you personally. Highly recommended! With warm regards, Gursharan S. Gill Mr. Gill

We've eaten at and ordered from this papa razzi for more than 20 years. It's usually phenomenal…read more This time, something went wrong. Maybe they changed their recipes? Their chefs? The sauce tasted different and the pizza dough was a bit tough. Everything seemed over spiced, and the wrong spices. We also ordered milk with the kids meals and got apple juice. Very bizarre.

I cannot believe how much food came on this delivery. Typical for me I forget to take pictures, but…read moreluckily I waned to show a friend. Check out the fish. Flounder two HUGE pieces and a ton of fries. I requested tartar sauce, it would have been nice to have a small coleslaw, but did come w/ a small salad. chicken cutlet sub came with four pieces of (real) chicken and a huge amount of penne, pasta salad with olives, tomatoes, and fresh broccoli. We also got a tuna sub, which didn't actually get eaten until the next day. I was so full with a lot of food just want to let people know when they're ordering the portions generous! I did also have some requirements and they listen to my notes which is always appreciated. If I had to offer one critique, I would change the tomato sauce on the chicken cutlet to be less chunky and more sauce like it maybe add some olive oil or garlic or something. It wasn't lackluster, but It could've been a smidge better. ( that would have changed you from a 4 star to a 5 star.

Outstanding food! I am from NJ and very picky about pizza, and WNEP makes the best pie we've had…read morein MA. Their other dishes are delicious as well, but it is their customer service that is as outstanding as their pizza. A wonderful, friendly family-run business--always helpful and greet you with a smile. Lastly, I asked for some catering trays for my daughter's graduation party--again, the food was excellent which my guests enjoyed, there was an abundance and they even rushed over an extra tray for me last minute when I needed a dish for the dietary restriction of a guest.

Echo Bridge/Virgilios is a great casual place for large portions and good prices. I usually get the…read morechicken parm: it's serviceable (crispy, thin, and the sauce is good), but nothing to write home about. But this year I got the eggplant/chicken parm combo and was pleasantly surprised by how good the eggplant parm was. The eggplant is perfectly cooked: it's very soft and tasty, and the breading is crunchy and light. Overall, Echo Bridge always has great portion sizes and great value. And it's super family friendly and good for big groups.

I ordered a delivery from this restarting expecting a shrimp scampi pasta dish and got this. This…read moreis not shrimp scampi

This has been my favorite pizza for ages, I enjoy hitting a cheeky DQ ice cream x mingaliens combo…read morewhen I am in that direction. I fancy their cheese AND pepperoni pies. Dee lish. If I could eat this all day without getting fat I really would. 10/10, mingaliens I am yours until the day I die

What can I say? Mingaliens makes the style of pizza I love, so it's no surprise I love this place…read more I'm unsure if they would agree, but I would describe their pizza as a bit like a New York-style pizza. The crust is on the thinner side, which is what I like. Their tomato sauce is top-notch. And their toppings are always good--as you should expect (hope for?) for a higher-priced pizza. When asked, they'll cook the crust well done, the way I like it. They also make a variety of very cool specialty pies that others in the house gravitate to. I like to order my toppings a la carté, usually pepperoni + roasted red peppers (or pepperoni + mushrooms; or all three). Roasted peppers--not raw--are a must for me. Their sides/appetizers are delicious, too. We get delivery from them, and with very few exceptions it arrives on time or early. Mingaliens has become our go-to pizza place.

I had high hopes for a good sizzling hot CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH but it was not good at all…read more The sauce stood out because it was refrigerator cold! The cheese like the chicken cutlet was room temp warm on the edges and cold in the middle. It was not even busy, I ordered at the counter, waited, and the staff produced the most horrible sandwich. One and done for this shop.

Chicken tenders very tasty , different spice levels offered …read more Sauce nice kick... needed a larger sauce or two offerings .

Very nice place for a wine pairing dinner…read more We came as part of a team building function for the wine pairing. The service was swift and the food was good.

From the moment we walked in, the host and waitstaff warmly welcomed us. Our server Moira…read moreefficiently took our order and made great suggestions. It's clear she knows the menu! My chopped salad with steak and chopped hard boiled eggs was simply outstanding. My husband loved his wedge salad. The dining area was beautifully decorated, and the high energy pickleball courts that surrounded us truly provided a unique experience. We will be back!

Was out of town doing a carnival right next-door to this place. It was very delicious and very…read moreexcellent customer service. I would recommend 10 stars if they had it both times I was there pleasant experience and I was in and out and satisfied with my meal

The cheese steak was so mid. Don't go here if u want a yummy sandwich, go to another sub shop. Like…read moreanywhere else