I went Saturday nite had pizza very good and the meatballs fantastic 11 dollars for a short pour of wine that sells at Costco for 8 dollars A bottle kinda a rip. Remember your in Dot with 5 other places in walking distance and the next time you expand just close down For a few weeks I don't like eating in a construction site I do that Everyday Thanks read more

Great food, from the bread and olive oil right on through. This is our go-to spot whenever we have a pasta craving. As good as anywhere in the North End. read more

Can't imagine how difficult it is to run a restaurant during covid. Molinari's is doing it, and very well, I might add. Not only do they have their usual fare, but they have been adding new specials that are fantastic. It's a shame that they're not able to open for sit down dinners, but the takeaway orders have been ready on time, hot and delicious. read more

Food was phenomenal. The portions were huge and the pricing was good. Service was great too. Would highly recommend coming here. It wasn't too packed at lunch. read more

Shrimp Fra Diavolo tasted like spaghetti to me? No garlic flavor or anything as describe in the description except for the shrimps as advertised. I also didn't like the atmosphere. Table that I was sat at was still dirty and sticky. read more

Excellent for lunch or Dinner great food nice staff quaint Location wood for pizza family owned and operated all food fresh sauce do ugh and sausage made on site great chopped Clara's got The Popeyes added homemade fennel Sausage delicious beer and wine selection casual Atmosphere with cloth mapping and fresh flowers on all tables read more

Came here early on a Sunday evening. We sat at the 'bar' area to watch the chefs at work in the kitchen. We started with a special app: stuffed zucchini flowers - light and flavorful *We saw the owner preparing more later in the evening which is always great to know everything is fresh. I got the home made linguini and meatballs (I asked to add a dollop of ricotta- do it, it's worth it!) *Perfection. The meatballs are amazing, and the pasta perfectly cooked slightly al dente. The ricotta just adds an amazing creaminess to an already perfect tomato sauce. My boyfriend for The Bocca pizza. He loved it. *The food here is home made from scratch, and you can tell by the taste. We didn't get alcohol, so I'm unsure what the drink list looks like. Only negative was that the pizza maker started getting busy and somehow forgot about our pizza... the food was quite delayed, but I understand mistakes happen. We will be back! :) read more

the food is good but ive had the popeyes pizza with more garlic than this.. as well as seeing other reviews that have a godly amount of garlic. called in and asked for extra garlic & this is what they gave us.. read more

Molinari's - "extra" garlic confit, clearly not extra - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

A gem in an overlooked part of Boston. The "SCALLOPS CREMA di LIMONE" was one of the best dishes I've ever had.

Pizza is DELICIOUS! there is no place to get wood-fired pizza anywhere else in the area and Molinari's does it right. I've been there a few times and it's always consistently good. I went last night again with my daughters. I have a newly diagnosed food intolerance/allergy to dairy and there was a mix-up with my order. I ordered "no cheese" but, in retrospect, I should have been more clear and used the words - "food allergy." Unfortunately, I didn't realize there was cheese on the pizza initially, as it was obscured by large amounts of arugula. When I realized what had happened, after eating 2 slices, management bent over backwards to apologize and rectify the situation. They were very very nice about the whole thing and I'll def be back. Very responsible business owners! read more

Came here for lunch with my husband and toddler and everything was amazing . The service was pretty good . I recommend the vodka pasta with chicken . My husband had the bolognese and said it was okay . My daughter enjoyed every bite of her meal . We will be back soon ! read more

Molinari's - Vodka pasta w/ chicken ! - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Darn good. This is a little tricky to get to due to parking in this part of town but worth the effort. Pie is cooked well. Thin crust wood fired and well executed. We had the mushroom pie with eggs on it. Very good: sauce is good, cheese is good, char is good, But I would have liked a few more shroomz given the trip. Arugula salad was nice but a bit small. Almonds in the salad; nice touch. Complimentary bread with oil was good. They serve you three jars on the side of your pie. Grated cheese, red pepper flakes, & home made girardinara. Cheese was great and girardinara was fresh and Spicy. Waitress was pleasant and efficient. If yelp allowed me to 4.5 this I would. As to others yelps about cracker crust....your off. This is A good wood fired pie so give it a try. Move over Regina there is a better pie in Beantown....or should I say Dauhchestaaah!!!! read more

Molinari's - Shroom pie with egg - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Fair prices, delicious food! +homemade pasta (+$2, but worth it!) +everything is fresh, they get their bread from Iggy's +their red sauce is the best! +good pizza, the smaller sized one always lasts me 2 meals the only critique I have is that the crush is pretty burnt (you can ask for it to be less well done though). The first time I got the pizza the pizza was kind of floppy but the crust was very brown on the verge of burnt. The second time I asked for the pizza to be more cooked and it was better but then the crust was pretty burnt. Luckily, I don't mind burnt food but if you don't like it, I would recommend getting it less well done. read more

Tried it for the first time for a couple of pizzas and based upon friends and family comments this place has some of the best pizza in the area. Thin crust, a little crispy which I love and fresh ingredients. Looking forward to working our way down the list of specialty pizzas and a visit for some of the Italian dishes. The arancini was also delicious. read more

You know me I always give a new place 3 times before commenting. Well it's been more than 3 and the food is the best around. Heirloom tomato salad, calamari, shrimp orzo, apple cider brined pork chop to die for and I did eat the entire chop, squash blossoms like you never had and pizza cooked just the way I like. The best part is the owner is there and cares. Takes the time to teach and cross train all the chefs/cooks. And you can see he loves what he does and it shows in the food that is put out. One last thing please order to go so I have somewhere to sit. read more

Molinari's - What was left of my squash blossoms - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

I found a pizza at Molinaris that changed my life! My husband and I popped in on a whim for lunch: we live down the street and have been meaning to try this place. We each had a soda, started with the Bruschetta to split: soooo good and fresh. Three large pieces of crustini bread topped with fresh crisp tomatoes, garlic, basil and balsamic. Then we split the smaller Buffalo chicken crunchy pizza, and oh my god was it good. This is the kind of pizza I would leave my couch for in lieu of delivery. The crust was so light, the flavors SO good. And it tasted fresh. Our server was super cute too! We are absolutely coming back here!! Next time maybe for a glass of wine for dinner! I loved that you could see all your food being prepared too. It's an experience! read more

Molinari's - Our incredible crunchy Buffalo chicken pizza - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Molinari's is just good all around Italian. Very lucky to have this place in Dorchester; they compete with some of the better Italian spots in all of Boston. You cannot miss with their menu, they do everything very well - whether it's pizza, pasta, entrees, or even homemade soups. If you're hosting friends or family and don't feel like dealing with long waits and parking in the North End or in the city, take them here. Great environment and there's something for everyone. The staff are awesome, super attentive and on-point. Also wanted to shout out their Owner, who's the real deal and who makes it a point to check-in with his customers during their visit. Cheers! read more

We came on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and were seated right away. Chicken parm sandwich and chicken parm dinner were both delicious. They have a brick oven for pizzas and a large variety of choices. Restaurant gives off a cozy feel - perfect place to come to grab a bite to eat or glass of wine. We will definitely be back for dinner sometime soon! read more

Worth the somewhat higher prices for good homemade Italian food. The pizza and homemade ravioli are great. Definitely order your crust light if you have kids! read more

I sat at the bar area(beer and wine) only. Chicken parm entree was on point. I love the open kitchen and watching the entire staff hustle. They do NON-STOP TAKEOUT. Very impressive. This is a well organized operation. My server was very attentive. The small dining room/bar seats about 30 total. I'll be back. read more

I haven't tried the pizza yet, but only because I'm addicted to the Shrimp Fra Diablo. The homemade pasta in THE BEST IN THE CITY. Yup, that's right. The best pasta in Boston is located in Dorchester, about as far from the north end as you can get. I can only speak for the one dish because I can't convince myself to order anything else. But I will soon try everything else on the menu and you should too. read more

Molinari's is an above-average Italian restaurant with a friendly staff. The parking is difficult, but that's to be expected. The space is small, but tables turn quick and it is worth the wait. You should eat here. read more

Great neighborhood spot! Love the specials, and the gluten free options. Portions are nice size.

A pleasant surprise. Burrata pizza was delicious as was a lobster special. However they were out of the beet salad only two hours into the evening. Long wait for table. Pricey wines. read more

The pizza is outstanding. It's our go-to spot for take out, and takes discipline not to order it every week. I've tried various pasta entrees and sandwiches and I've never been disappointed. Dining-in can be a bit crowded and feel cramped- I hope the upcoming expansion provides the additional space they can easily fill. read more

This will be one of new favorite spots to visit if I'm craving Italian food. For apps, I would recommend the oven roasted Brussel sprouts and the arancini. I ordered the bolognese pappardelle pasta and my husband had the buffalo chicken pizza. Both were delicious and decently portioned for the price. The restaurant is somewhat small so not ideal for large groups. It has a really cute neighborhood feel to the restaurant and appeared to be a popular spot for locals as there were so many people ordering takeout from here. If you're in the area, stop by for tasty Italian dishes with friendly service. I'd also recommend sitting at the bar if possible; it's pretty cool to see the chefs hard at work. read more

Excellent pizza! I've only ever done takeout and have ordered only pizza but it's become a go to place. Their margharita pizza is fantastic. I've also customized pies a few times and have always been happy. Best part, my 3 year old absolutely loves it too. read more

Pizza was amazing! Also very impressed with the management, as they went above & beyond to ensure we were satisfied. Will definitely be returning. read more

Food was so great for sure coming back. Man I love this place highly recommended if you love Italian food. Great and yummy food. Soooo goood

I really liked the arancini and wood-fired wings for the appetizers. My entrée was boring as hell. The pappadelle bolognese needs seasoning. Salt, pepper, and garlic would be a great place to start. Almost non-descript. read more

This place is a great addition to Dorchester. The arancinni is great. The pizza is delicious. Definitely worth checking out. read more

This was my second time here and the food is exceptional. First time I came I got one of the pasta specials with homemade fettuccini and a pizza with eggs on top. The smaller size of pizza (there are two size options) was plentiful and we had leftovers because we also shared the pasta. This time we also wanted homemade pasta, got the Bolognese with homemade pappardelle. The noodles were very wide which we liked, and we shared a house salad, an eggplant app, and the cannolis for dessert. Everything was truly delicious and the portions were great. Our waitress was very nice and attentive, and she offered to get us more complimentary bread when we ran out. We really love the atmosphere and that the kitchen is open so you get to watch if you want. The vibe is very familial, and the diners at the next table knew the chef. All in all, definitely planning to come back and hopefully be a regular. read more

Molinari's - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Food is decent ..but DEF not worth the 2 hour wait! This is the 3rd time I've tried giving this place a try and I'm over it. Called for a pick up order today, one pizza and a chicken parm sub. They told me an hour, I show up in 50 mins and the food is not ready, the cashier says 10 more mins. 45 mins go by and finally my food is ready! I mean come on, one pizza and a sub took you 2 hours? Don't waste YOUR TIME or money! read more

We walked in tonight in the middle of a thunderstorm. The employees couldn't have been more attentive. Towels at the ready , they stored our umbrella and the food and service were top notch . Plenty of staff on hand . They were pleasant , hard working and the food rivals the North end . Dorchester is very fortunate to have a place like this . read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this place! It's small and cute, and I was interested in going for the homemade pasta. I wasn't disappointed, and got a fettuccini special as well as the pizza that had fried eggs on it that everyone else seems to like. The fettuccini was very filling, I wish I had more room to keep eating. Definitely planning to come back and try more on the menu. read more

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Stopped in for a late lunch on a Saturday and were seated right away. All four of us had a great meal. The special fettuccine carbonara was excellent - slightly too much pepper for my taste, but great nonetheless. The pasta alla vodka was delish and I would probably get that next time - very creamy sauce. Chicken parm was HUGE and excited about the leftovers - sauce tastes fresh and homemade. Service was good, and atmosphere was welcoming, festive and cozy. Only complaint is it was slightly cold in there, but it looks like they are expanding, so we can chalk it up to that. read more

We have been here quite a few times! In our opinion it is one of the best Italian restaurants in the city! It is mine and my wife's favorite!Plenty of parking,unlike the North End. Great service and the food is very very good! Try the short rib ravioli!!! OMG Great and convenient location for us. read more

What a great visit today. I ordered a pick up order from their on line system. It was my first time and found quite easy. An email came back with the total and the time the order would be ready. And it would have been except for Murphy's Law. When I arrived the kitchen equipment was moved to have the hood clean. This had them behind the eight ball. They sat me down, provided me with water, and hussle the butts off putting the place back together. The whole time showing me nothing but kindness. I did get my chopped salad and grinder. They were awesome. Well worth the unscheduled wait. It was nice to watch the team work and patience they showed during a difficult time. If you want great food, meet great people, and a very clean place, Molinari is for you. Thank you for your kindness. read more

First time ordering at Molinari's, the stars are what made me want to order. They are very pricing and the pizza tasted good but was to crispy and burnt to really enjoy! read more

Molinari's - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

We came in for a quick lunch and all in all this place is fabulous. Great staff and friendly service, we all ordered Caesar salads which were legit out of this world. Light, crisp, and the perfect amount of dressing, not too strong. They were served in chilled bowls which was awesome. We only got appetizers which were all a 5/5. The meatballs were unbelievable (they gave you 3 good sized balls), the brick oven chicken wings were incredible (served you a very healthy portion), and the aranccini (6 small balls) was so fresh and wonderful. If I am ever in the area again I will go back, I can only imagine how delicious their main courses are. 5 stars hands down. read more