A nice little Italian restaurant in Wakefield, MA. However the seating is minimal, due to COVID-19 restrictions. Food is good. Customers order at the counter and then find a seat. Your order is brought to your table. The silverware is not plastic, unlike a lot of restaurants these days. However the Italian bread comes already buttered. If they would not do this and offer oil on the side, as well. Some people are allergic to butter. The parking is minimal, due to there location. Prices are reasonable Wine and beer are offered. Overall, it is a nice restaurant. read more

I have been going to sonny notos for years, but I have to say that I have noticed a pretty noticeable decline in the quality of their food, and I have given them the benefit of the doubt because of their past reputation. I will not walk through their doors again. The quality of the food is poor, and I was very disappointed in the overall experience, the only meal that was good was the Noto special. It's a problem when 2/3 of the meals that you buy there are of poor quality. I take no pleasure in writing this negative review, but I'm not going to lie, there are many other options that I will exercise in the future. Goodbye Sunny nodo's. read more

chicken broccoli ziti is to die for here... YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER ONE ANYWHERE !! I can promise you that. I've also had other things off the menu which are also amazing but I always find myself regretting not getting the chicken broccoli ziti!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Sonny Noto's Restraunt - Italian Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

This restaurant doesn't have a great dining atmosphere, but is excellent for takeout. I like the chicken eggplant parm dish and not having to choose between my parms. They give you enough food for two meals. Sonny Noto's satisfies Italian food cravings and is reasonably priced. read more

FORRRGETTTTTABOUTTTTTIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTT! Maybe my family being from East Boston and me growing up w/ this name in my head has something to do w/ my love for the place. It brings back my childhood memories; although, I am still a young gun at 30, right!? It's OK, I know I'm not, I just try to make myself feel better. Anyway, try IT ALL HERE AND THEN SOME! Although considered an Italian joint, I typically get the BBQ. Steak tips.. STEAKS TIPS ARE WHAT I LIVE FOR.. so if I say they are good.. guess what? THEY ARE GOOD! The Steak Tip and Sausage plate is my fav. here. Something I'll always attach. Same goes for the Chicken, Broccoli and Ziti. Then of course you have the Chicken and Eggplant Parm.. cant go wrong there either! It's different than your typical restaurant, so if youre completely new you may get confused. You ordered at a counter as if its take out, then go find a table and sit and they will deliver the food to you. From there they will come back around, ask how the food is, help you w/ anything you need, etc. The bill is paid for upfront and I usually leave the tip at the table. A little bit confusing if totally NEW.I've brought a few people in for the first time and it had them confused so hopefully this explanation helps those out there. Have good eating here.. I know you'll enjoy it! read more

awful!!! I dont typically do this BUT for $24 take out it better be good ~ third time ordering the chicken piccata they forgot the capers first time, chicken was not golden the second time and didn't seemed cooked so tossed and my LAST time today ~ NO broth it was a dry pasta dish!!! My family would do take out once a week when they first opened, I don't know if they have changed management since but it's not even worth trying a 4th time!! read more

Sonny Noto's has true Italian casual food and nearly everything I've tried on the menu is delicious. The appropriately named Noto Special - a chicken cutlet sub with fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, and roasted red peppers - is by far the best thing on the menu and one of the better subs I've ever had. So why the three star review? Because the management and staff detract from the overall business. I tend to be in the area right around when they open at 10:30am (as their website, menu, and sign says). They've probably only actually been open at that time maybe once out of the past 20 or so times I've been here. And when they do open, they're usually hustling to focus on catering stuff rather than customers in front of them. Or, the cooks have to play pretend cashier (because we were told the cashier doesn't come in until 11) and overcharge because they don't know how to use the POS system. If only they were as reliable as their food is, they'd be deserving of a better review score. Regardless of how great their food is, and believe me it is, there's a point where the customer service and business management being poor can damage the overall perception of the restaurant. And that's what is happening here. That said, I'll still come back for that Noto Special. I just won't expect them to be open when they say they will be or to care that I'm buying their food. read more

Love this place.. chicken ziti broccoli with the cut up Chicken cutlet is incredible also there steak tips are as good if not better than Doms, Champs etc.. read more

I truly love Sonny Notos !! When I worked out of my Wakefield office I was here at least once a week. The guys at the corner are nice, ask how you are doing; and seem to be pretty fast at getting the order out. I have their salads, soups, subs, and pasta dishes all were amazing. My favorite by far is their steak tip, they are cooked to perfection and mouth watering- honestly writing this review I now want some !! read more

Chicke Egglplant Parm is my usual go to dish here. Although a bit pricey at around $12 you can definitely split it as I always do...... Either with someone else or it is 2 meals at home. You get the best of both worlds with Chicken and Eggplant and it is skinned sort of together so it is both vs Chicken or Eggplant. Pretty cool how that works out. The sauce is good as is the pasta. I also like the Steak Tip Sub, good flavorful steal tips, with a good marinade. In a world were everyone claims to have good steak tips this one is no lie here. read more

This place has the best gnocchis I've ever had. Great service and reasonably priced!!

We love Sonny Noto's in Wakefield, MA! I have been here many times now to both eat in and pick up food for the family. Originally, we had family members who recommended it and I can't believe I didn't know about it before. They have a pretty large menu and the service varies depending on the day. They have plenty of Italian-style dishes and they give huge serving sizes. I always bring half of my food home and eat it later in the day or the next day. The food has good flavor. The restaurant has decent seating available, but it rarely crowded! read more

I have eaten here more than a few times. I think some of these reviews are very accurate, but you need to keep in mind, they aren't trying to be a fine dinning restaurant. This is a good place to go get a quick meal for lunch, diner or take out. I am a huge fan of their tortellinis, they do a great job. As far as the complaints about the loud TV, I love eating lunch their and watching family feud. read more

I Absolutely Love This Place! I have been coming here since they opened there doors and I will be coming here until the day they close them, pray to god they never do! The service is always top notch and the food is sensational. I have tried almost everything on the menu and trust me, It's all good! Even when they are busy, they get your order out fast and in a timely manner. They always ask and make sure that you have everything you need, you can really tell they care about the customer, and that always works for me. Try Sonny Noto's the next time you are in the mood for real Italian food "like a momma you'sta make" you won't regret it! A fan for life!! read more

I ordered a chicken Parmesan today for lunch, is came out very dry the cutlets where burnt, to top it off one of the cutlets where "woody" which is a touch raw type texture to the Brest meat ... simply awful read more

My wife and I decided to try this establishment based on a review by the Phantom Gourmet. I have to say that I was disappointed. She ordered a cheese steak (one of the Phantom's recommendations) and I ordered the BBQ Steak Tip dinner. We each got drinks and a side of onion rings. $31.00. The steak and cheese was bland and flavorless. The portion was small. My steak tips were not bad, but not great either. They were served ten minutes after my wife's cheese steak. Half the french fries were crisp and broke upon trying to stab them with a fork. The other half were undercooked. The onion rings were good though, not smothered in batter but were crispy tasty treats. All in all, the meal was just okay. The service was non-existent. I would give this place another try but wouldn't go out of my way to get there. read more

Delicious! I've always been a fan of Sonny's from East Boston so I was so excited to see it come to my neck of the woods! I pre-ordered some food for a Christmas party at work, it was ready at the time I set to pick it up and piping hot. I deem got a loaf a bread for free for ordering so much food! Everyone at work was more than satisfied and the portion sizes were perfect. I recommend Sonny's for any party planning, especially the chicken broccoli and ziti! The staff is great, I feel like I'm walking into my family's kitchen - must be the Italian in me ;) read more

We came back a second time and liked it even more. Tonight I had the chicken and eggplant parm w/ziti. My wife had eggplant parm w/linguini. Both meals were excellent. The eggplant is one of the best in the area. Prices are reasonable. Service was very good. More food than we could eat. read more

So I drive 25 minutes to get some steak tips, so I call up as I'm pulling in to order. The girl that answered the phone didn't even wait for me to say anything she just put me on hold right away. When she came back her first words were what do you want, are you kidding this girl was so rude. I didn't say anything I just placed my order, steak tip dinner with fries and extra tips. Keep in mind I've been going here for idk 10 years from back when they were in east Boston. Her: we don't do that, me: what do you mean I was just here yesterday and that's what I got, we have never done that, they come pre-portioned so it's not possible to give extra, me: what are you talking about I get the regular amount then an extra portion, her: so you want a whole separate order then ? Not to mention she was giving me an attitude the whole time like I was stupid, like I haven't ordered the same thing 2-3 times a week for about 10 years. Off this one bad interaction with this girl I will not be going back there as long as she works there. read more

Nice little place for quick bite with small sit-down restaurant feel. Got the steak tips, sausage, and onion rings. Probably the best decisions I'd made that day. Besides putting on pants I guess. The steak was tender and sweet/tangy. Nothing special about the sausage but the spice and texture is a nice contrast to the steak tips. Onions rings were good. Not too big so the batter and onion doesn't seperate when you bite into them. It's a nice little place to hang out for a burger/sandwich/BBQ plate, a beer, and catch a game at the bar. Handful or beers and wines but nothing is listed so you'll need to look at the fridge to figure out what's available. Also, if you want a crazy sugar high and pass out, order the cheesecake cone. I didn't taste the cheesecase, it was mostly some kinda of cream in a caramel cone. Wasn't a fan as it was way too sweet. read more

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Until recently I had never been to Sonny Noto's restaurant. I have been missing out! Growing up in an Italian family food was the most important thing and they proved it is to them as well! Eggplant Parm is by at the best I have ever had! Steak tips are awesome! Pasta Fagioli hits the spot! In a nutshell I would highly recommend giving it a shot! Staff is friendly that makes it a great experience all around! read more

Great place for a quick and casual lunch - good variety of wraps, subs, and salads all at a reasonable price. I got the chicken bomb wrap and enjoyed it very much. read more

Double steak tips over salad and if it's still on the menu they make the best egg and potato sub. Definitely indulge in this place. read more

If you are in the mood for great homestyle Italian food Sonny Noto's is the place to go! Now I know that folks have their style of food whatever region it may come from in Italy, you won't be disappointed at Sonny Noto's! Clean, friendly, attentive, and most of all very very reasonable with their pricing. Upon request, you may even get to have something special made that it's not on the menu! I have been able to have that happen more than once for me! The crew at Sonny Noto's, goes out of their way to make sure that the dining experience is above and beyond with flavorful creations, large portions and plenty of takeout containers for leftovers if you them! I give them two thumbs up and 5 stars!! read more

Mama always told me that you can tell a great Italian Restaurant by their Meatballs. Noto's Restaurant has the best Meatballs. They are moist, big & just a bit juicy. Their sauce is real the way Mama would have liked it. Mama is gone now but a bit of her lives on in Noto's Restaurant. I think Mama is smiling! Thank you Noto's for my bit of nostalgia! read more

Last week I decided to order takeout for the first time. The girl that answered the phone was unpleasant and unprofessional. She put me on hold three times without telling me!!! I was talking to dead air. After she placed me on hold for the third time, a different girl answered the phone and I had to repeat my order from the beginning all over again. I understand that they were busy, but maybe she could say "please hold" before placing me on hold. Very rude!! Management needs to teach the staff about customer service skills. This was my first and last time visiting this restaurant. read more

Great steak tips + fries! My wife loves the soups. You really can't go wrong with anything here. I suggested to my sister to have them do some catering for a grad party and it went great. People kept asking where the food came from? She ordered two platters of steak tips and it all went! read more

I'm a medical sales rep and cater lunches a few times a week for offices and hospital units, large and small. One of my accounts in Wakefield requested this place for a lunch meeting. I called SN in the morning, the day before the lunch. First call I left a fairly detailed message about when and where and my contact info, very clearly. Later that afternoon I called back and spoke with someone and gave her the same basic info and was informed she would have the catering person call me back. So, I had one message from earlier in the day unreturned and the catering manager never bothered to call me. I guess this place is so wildly popular and successful that they can't be bothered with new business. Solid work Sonny Noto, solid work indeed. I took to Google and found another Italian place in town, much later in the day, with much less time before the meeting and they were very helpful and more than happy to have my business. I'll use them going forward. read more

Top notch! Submarine sandwiches are genuine compared to Subway (Suckway)! Gnocchi with red sauce - delicious! I find that customers who complain about places like Sonny's are so used to going to fine dining restaurants where the food is overrated and overpriced. Complaining about the ambience? Please! Sonny's is not the Capitol Grille! read more

Been going to Sonny Noto's for years and always got the same thing, Steak & Cheese. Not sure what happened but, last night was the worst Steak & Cheese I ever had and the smallest as well, more bread than steak. Also, just to add my order was ready much sooner than my Wife's, which turned a hot sub into a cold sub. Maybe it was just bad timing but, I will give it another try, hopefully it was just a fluke. read more

When its good, it's good, but too often it is just poorly prepared (burnt or dry) and the people who work there act like they are doing you a favor. Read on yelp about what the owner did in front of the young girl. Police should be called. Would never give this loser another cent. read more

Let me just say I'm not one to write Yelp reviews, but this girl was so rude I want it to be addressed. I called to order my usual steak tip salad. The girl that answered the phone was beyond rude. Cutting me short "anything else, anything else, anything else" after I said 'that's all' she rudely and quickly hung up the phone. I couldn't believe how rude she was, but tried to give her the benefit of the doubt, maybe she was having a bad day. After getting hung up on I told my friend what happened, come to find out, she had the same experience with the same girl. I love this place, the food, the usually hostess. But this 1 girl ( didn't get name, but had dark hair and was working Saturday afternoon) needs some serious customer service interventions and people skills. read more

I like this place always good tips. Went wed. night got tips and sausage, MEH. now sooner did we sit down our food was there to fast to cook tips. Maybe pre cooked? They were Dry and burnt good. Had 2 I could not eat. And my sausage was cut in 1/2 but more like a 75/25 cut wasn't pretty to look at. I do hope they read and make it a shade better. As I said I do like this place. read more

Sonny Noto's is the best!!!!! Everything there is OUTSTANDING! The prices are good, and the portions are huge! Everyone who works there is friendly. I highly suggest getting the calamari over linguine with red sauce, TO DIE FOR!!!!!!!! read more

Ate there the other day and was surprised. It was pretty terrible and the people there were very rude. I got the Noto Special, so take my advice and don't get the Noto special. I'll be steering really clear of this place the next time Im in town because Wakefield has some great eating spots, but this isn't one of them. Beware. read more

Came in one night recently for take-out, and since it was a little chilly and the bar was empty, we changed our order to dine-in and sat at the bar for couple glasses of wine while eating our food. I ordered the chicken parm with ziti and my fiance had the steak bomb wrap. Both meals were pretty below average. My chicken parm sat in a heap of red sauce water and everything about it was just "meh." My fiance's steak bomb was disgustingly wrapped -- steak juice everywhere and really unappetizing to look at. He didn't even finish most of it because it was so messy to eat and not even that good. The staff was pretty nice but I really wish the food was better and the restaurant was cleaner (the bar looked like it hadn't been wiped down in over a day). read more

Stopped by for take-out on the way home from work. Ordered chicken cutlet parm....the chicken was either raw or had something wrong with it. Not much more to say. read more

An excellent place for a casual meal of excellent Italian food. The food is always expertly prepared and the service is fast and friendly. The Chicken Masala is fantastic and the Chicken Parmesan is the best around. The prices are very fair and I always have enough to take some home. They serve beer and wine and have a nice 6 seat bar to watch the ball game while enjoying a nice dinner and a glass of wine. And tiramisu !! read more

Work a few minutes away and discovered this place. Great italian food and pasta dishes are fantastic. Have always known Sonny Noto's in E. Boston as a landmark with a good reputation. The food in the Wakefield location is solid and great value. Have had eggplant, shrimp scampi, ravioli parm, chicken marsala, etc which are all fantastic. Subs are also great along with nice BBQ and salads. Portions are HUGE! I typically skip dinner if I ate here for lunch or take half of my lunch home for dinner. read more

The meatballs are SO good. I am very picky with red sauce but their's is delicious. I wasn't crazy about their chicken parm sub. The chicken was a lil dry. I did however, thoroughly enjoy their chicken, broccoli, and fettucine alfredo. I also loved their tortellini soup. I think next time I will try a meatball sub. There's parking right out front and hardly a wait for the food. Big portions at reasonable prices too. read more