A Hidden Gem in Wellesley…read more La Toscana's offers a lot more than its facade may suggest. Under the direction of a wonderful new chef, La Toscana's shows what elevated Italian cuisine can be like when care is emphasized from start to finish. We chose to have a milestone birthday celebration at La Toscana's because we had gone there a few weeks prior and were thoroughly impressed. We started the evening with a variety of appetizers including stuffed zucchini flowers, meatballs, and Caesar salads. The stuffed zucchini flowers were an instant favorite at the table-- hot, filled with rich, delicate ricotta, and crunchy on the outside. The meatballs were large, fluffy, perfectly seasoned, and accompanied by the elegant house marinara sauce. The Caesar salad was light and delicious with the welcome addition of sundried tomatoes. We then shared two excellent pizzas-- the margherita for the adults and a cheese for the kids. Both were notable for a crispy thin crust, perfect blend of sweet and tangy marinara, and perfectly balanced cheese. If this weren't great enough, the house-made pasta exceeded expectations. The chef makes the pasta daily and then creates the different types to order right before your very eyes-- in the window of the restaurant. With care and precision, he measures and cuts creating pappardelle, agnolotti, and tortello. Stand-out dishes at the table included the ricotta-filled agnolotti served with a decadent mushroom cream sauce. The pappardelle Bolognese was incredible with the perfect bite to the pasta and a flavorful and balanced meat sauce. The gnocchi with pesto creme is also another dish not to be missed. If you are fortunate enough to strike up a conversation with the chef, you will learn amazing insights into how he thinks about pasta and its preparation as well as his journey to Wellesley. It's a great story! We will certainly be coming back and hope to celebrate more great dinners at La Toscana's.

Wish I tried this place sooner. We like it! Cute curbside red umbrellas, tables, lights & flowers…read moreabove seating. Perfect quick bite kinda place. It's a pizzeria but they also have salads & paninis. Pizza by the slice, chips and organic smoothies! Their smoothies are perfectly blended. Not too watery & not too clumpy. In door seating is also available. Easy parking usually on the street. Swing by, give them a try!

I came here with my family - 14 of us total. And it was a last minute reservation - I'm not quite…read moresure how my sister snagged it. Unfortunately - we were seated at 2 tables, one for 4 and one for 10... Never mind I still had fun. WE got the delish truffle fries as an appetizer and I got the scallop entree. I love a scallop and not only were these perfectly cooked, it was the perfect size entree so I wasn't grotesquely full afterwards. Our server got it all right, despite the pressure of so many folks all getting their meal at the same time.

I enjoyed my visit to Dryft in Wellesley. The vibe was modern, upscale but still approachable and…read morethe interior was beautiful. The shopping center itself was nice and felt modern and clean. The parking lot had sufficient parking availability on a Tuesday night. I hadn't made reservations in advance but despite it being pretty busy, they were able to get us a table for 2 inside (there is some outdoor patio seating available). The service was friendly and helpful though not very proactive (but it was busy so understandable). The one major turnoff was the staff aggressively spraying cleaning solution onto nearby tables. That stuff can waft over to someone and set off an allergic reaction, it can get into food/drinks, and the chemical smell that lingered was not great for a higher-end restaurant. On the other hand, it was a clean restaurant! We got shrimp cocktail (they charge by the piece). It didn't come with the standard cocktail sauce - not sure what it was - maybe vinegar-based(?), but it was just OK - my friend didn't like the sauce at all but we thought the shrimp was good. We each ordered haddock with green beans and mashed potatoes. The haddock was nicely prepared with breadcrumbs on top and cooked such that it was still flaky, moist, and had a nice light flavor. Mashed potatoes were good (as other reviewers have noted), and the green beans were ok - maybe a bit undercooked. The team accommodated my friend's nut allergy by leaving off the almonds, which we appreciate! I didn't love the tomato confit but it wasn't bad. I'm glad that I could visit this beautiful restaurant! I hope that they can find a better way to keep the tables clean.

Amazing. Honestly might be the best lunch spot around…read more I stopped in quick to grab a sandwich & got blessed with one of the best panini's ever. The staff were super nice and helpful. Food was quick, and was a great portion for a great price. AND... on top of all of that, Lola's has nice seating options with a very comfortable vibe. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quick bite.

Great food, great service in a nice atmosphere. I can't say…read moreenough good things about Lola's! TONS of gluten free options, frozen and fresh. Most sandwiches can be made gluten free.

Ordered a Bolognese w/ fettucini and an Eggplant Parm with linguine. Sauces were sweet yet…read moreseasoned. No extra cheese was needed on either meal. The linguine could have been cooked just a little more but the dish would have had to be redone. You order at the counter and your meal is served in the front dining area. They do have a nice back area that would be great for a social event. Parking is on the street. Pay the meter by coin, card or Parking App. Order and enjoy

Carbonara pasta was ordered with grilled chicken add on... with a root beer…read more Ended up costing 28.62 A bit steep for a take out meal . Ended eating it there Pasta was good, chicken was very good flavors Carbonara sauce was just ok vs. what I have in Boston North end for same dish. Portion was smaller than Boston and more money ? The small piece of bread was supposed to be I guess garlic bread... this was real lame... I was expecting nice garlic, maybe melted cheese and a decent slice or two... real lousy... I wanted better. Tasted bland stale bread dinky piece... I might visit again but not rushing back unless everything Italian related is closed elsewhere.

"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.

We've lived in Wayland for years and regret taking so long to try The Villa. We decided to try it…read moreout during Musical Bingo. Our kids enjoyed a pepperoni & bacon pizza. We loved the Villa Haddock and the Parmigiana Combo. We also enjoyed our cocktails: a spicy margarita and a dark cherry Manhattan. Peggy provided excellent service. The vibe was cozy and clean. We'll be back soon and often!

I love The Villa. The pizza, perfect. You have to try the buratta board, so special. At lunchtime,…read morethe "Son of a Peach" burger is delicious. I had lunch with a friend and I suggested she have that and she was so happy when she was eating it ...she said she would never have even considered ordering it unless I mentioned it. Try it, you'll be very happy. The onion rings are worth the trip alone. Fried clams...yum. And Tristan makes a mean Bloody Mary !! Since moving to Framingham, this has been my "go to" place to meet up with friends. Go......Diane

This is mediterranean cuisine restaurant located in Wellesley Center…read more Plenty of parking. Also note that this place is first come first serve, No reservations! The service was excellent, waitstaff would check periodically to make sure everything was okay! We order pretty much all appetizers and that was enough to fill our palate and did not even have to order entrees. The apps were like regular meals! The food was delicious and filling! We had Hummus, Tzatziki ,Calarmari, lamb beyti & chicken kebabs , steamed mussels and chopped salad with shrimp! The home made Pita was nice and warm and cut so you can dip it into the hummus and Tzatziki. We also used the pita to dip into the Mussels sauce too! Everything was cooked to perfection! Prices were very reasonable $$ We would definite come again! You should also try theie other restaurant in Waltham & Needham, they are also very good!

Somewhere between casual and fine dining is this great mediterranean restaurant. Wonderful decor,…read morecharming outdoor seating(if weather permits). Service is great. A+ food. My wife and I will be back. I really like the schnitzel!

We are new to the area and we were looking for good italian food. Agostino's is delicious red…read moresauce italian that checks all the boxes. The ziti Bolognese was absolutely delicious . The veal parm is also top notch. The cutlet was tender and generously sized and their regular tomato sauce is also delicious. After striking out at a couple other places, we will be Agostino regulars for sure.

Food and service were excellent. We will be going back. The atmosphere was not the best I've ever…read moreexperienced but the food and service made us forget about that.

Messy meatball sandwich Cold, nothing to write home…read moreabout... Need a pile of napkins, a bib or a loose meatball to fall onto my pants is a 8 buck dry cleaning

I have good food in the past but tonight's order is sub-par at best…read more First the wrong pizza was sent Second the proper pizza had almost no bacon. Third the Lasagna was not as it use to be. Over all not impressed.

A great family owned business. Incredible quality and quantity for an exceptionally fair price…read more Family vibes when walking into the restaurant. They will remember you from your first visit. Coffee is also fresh and great tasting. You can't beat the service and an amazing way to support a local business!

Great little place for breakfast. I ordered the Western Omelet. It was great. My son ordered the…read moreFrench Toast. It was his favorite. Not a fancy place but the service was friendly and food came out fast. Recommend