Worcester Pizza Factory

Delicious! Tonight was our first time dining at this restaurant, and it's safe to say we'll…read moredefinitely be back. Our party of 10 each ordered something different, and everyone loved their meal. Highly recommend!

Absolutely delicious. We shared Arancini, I had the mare e month (lobster topped fillet served…read morewith mushroom and spinach risotto) and had amazing pistachio mousse for dessert. Friends ordered the salmon and mushroom ravioli and both really enjoyed their meals. Service was prompt, friendly and attentive. Not much to look at from outside nestled in a tight residential neighborhood with limited street parking but complimentary valet service. Going inside of the restaurant ,however, the space is much more upscale and very nice. Prices were what I would expect for an upscale menu of this quality with most entrees between $25 and $40. I look forward to returning!

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PASTA MANI

4.7(37 reviews)

1.6 mi

Hands down one of the best places to eat in Worcester. You need to call for a spot and must get on…read morecall to do so. Freshly made pasta, great wine selection. Sparse, rotating menu that varies weekly. I think I couldn't make this at home--a test for a place being worth the bill--so it's worth the price. It certainly felt authentically Italian. Service was great. It's a tight ship but they make it work. Ambiance was energetic being around the public market but the food is good enough that you can dress up. Wonderful date night/foodie spot. A few bar seats so definitely a partner or friend at max. Not a place to bring kids as it's dine in. Teenagers can walk around of course if you're having a couples night.

I usually take reviews of Italian restaurants very lightly in Massachusetts because if you use a…read morelarge restaurant review site to find suggested Italian restaurants in most cities, Buca de Beppo and Olive Garden usually make their filthy little way into the top 10, eroding all my trust in that site. (... and humanity) Case in point, most of the Italian dishes being reviewed by diners in cities like Worcester as 'very authentic' are fairly foreign to actual restaurants in Italy. There is TRUE Italian food and American Italian food (classic 'red sauce' joints) I will never besmirch a good classic red sauce joint like Dan Tanas, Rao's or even some of the Federal Hill joints. There is a place in the culinary pantheon for amazing spaghetti meatballs and veal parm ... however 'authentic Italian' they are not. What we got at Pasta Mani is TRUE Italian. In fact, we ate here not more than 2 weeks after coming back from Italy and I can honestly say that we enjoyed our meal here (from a taste perspective) more than many of the restaurants in Italy we ate at. (One with a Michelin star!) This chef's philosophy here is one embraced in Italy ... simple, fresh, cooked with care. The reason tourists go to Italy and geek out over the food is because we've grown up eating Italian food here which is good ... but not made with the same level of passion. Eating a dish of spaghetti carbonara in Italy vs. the US is like listening to the Beatles for the first time on vinyl, in mono! It's hard to find a chef with the knowledge and respect for the ingredients that are displayed here. The servers are knowledgeable about the menu. She was not afraid to make recommendations. She knew the dish's ingredients as well as the chef ... and she was as friendly as could be. The accompanying beer and wines matched the menu perfectly and also were mostly Italian. The menu offers not a lot of choices ... but there is something for everyone. It's not heavy on meat ... but nor are menus in Italy. Maybe a reason why folks over there are not often over 6 feet tall or 200 lbs. vs. many Americans whose 4 major food groups are bacon, burgers, chicken nuggets and occasionally lobster rolls. We had the octopus, which was done perfectly ... the flavors were spot on and the chef clearly knew taste profiles as well as technique. Watermelon and octopus! Who knew? He did. We had the peach pesto cavatelli pasta and the pasta Amatricana with pancetta. Both were amazing ... the favors combined so effortlessly but perfectly. Red pepper flakes, pine nuts, grease from the bacon, tomatoes. It was all just so ... great! All the pasta was perfectly homemade ... and available for purchase as takeaway. Before we knew it, we were regrettably too full for dessert. The chef came out of the kitchen, where 80's and punk music was blasting, and you could watch the cooking happen, to greet us. He had worked in some of Seattle's better Italian restaurants and apparently learned a thing or two. If he had said he worked in Napoli, Sorrento or Rome for many years, we'd have believed it! The only thing we weren't in love with was the actual 'food hall' setup which felt a bit industrial for our liking. But, it was oddly cool and comfortable in a Momofuku type of way. This chef and his team deserve a restaurant. 5 seats and a chef's table are too small for the talent level. This was one of the best Italian meals I've had outside Italy or NYC. In Worcester, near a ballpark ... go figure. We also noticed that everything in the 'restaurant' was spotlessly clean ... and I mean spotless! We'll be back for sure. Places like this that don't serve a fried brick of chicken smothered in cream sauce and melted cheese and call it Italian are few and far between in Central Massachusetts. A great vibe, a great staff, a great meal! If ya know ... ya know.

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Casa Castellano

5.0(2 reviews)

1.5 mi

Amazing restaurant, the chef hails directly from Florence and has extensive experience in cooking…read moreFlorentine cooking. His rabbit and wild boar pepperedelle are heavenly

An authentic Italian experience, briugh to Bloomberg NJ. Their selection of boar, rabbit and wines…read moreis exceptional. But ultimately, what truly won us iver is their world famous carbonara. And Garo is very friendly!

La Cucina Italiana

3.8(183 reviews)

4.3 mi

Eh... just a quick update. Got an order of penne and meatballs to go and it was better than…read moreexpected. The meatballs this time around tasted good lol. Adding a star.

Great Italian Menu Quality dishes…read moreService is excellent and the restaurants vibe is also nice and relaxing. Perfect place to grab a bite.

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Lemon blueberry cheesecake

Nuovo

3.9(280 reviews)

2.1 mi

The food here was really good, and we were lucky enough to get a table right by the window, which…read morewas perfect for people-watching and taking in all the activity outside. I also had a great cocktail that I really enjoyed. The only downside was our waitress. She wasn't rude, but she just didn't seem very friendly or personable, and it honestly left me wondering if I'd done something wrong. Service can really make a difference in the overall experience. Overall, I'd still recommend Nuovo. The food and location make it worth visiting. I'd say it has a bit more of an older, quieter crowd, so if that's your vibe, you'll probably really enjoy it.

We decided to go out for some pasta on a Saturday night in Worcester. There's a lot adjacent to…read morethe building and it was packed, but thankfully we found parking. We didn't have reservations and didn't have to wait to be seated. The restaurant decor was nice and lighting was more on the dimmer side. Our waiter was very friendly and quick. We had the Chicken Milanese with Italian sausage and the Steak with potatoes and broccoli. It was very good and plentiful enough to take leftovers.

Dark & Stormy

Carbonara

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Caprese Salad

Volturno

3.8(609 reviews)

2.0 mi

It had been a while since I came back to Shrewsbury Street in Worcester but here I was. It was…read morelunch and my son and I wanted pizza. I remember two of my children going to school out in Worcester and many visits to Volturno. Where else would I go in Worcester for pizza but here. We walk in to high ceilings, large windows and clean polished woodwork. Like a restaurant in a museum. The server Abby, was great. Attentive knowledgable and passionate about her restaurant. So- I wanted broccoli rabe and sausage sandwich. That was gone from the menu. Abby convinced me to try the Amatriciana pasta. It was amazing. Total shocker. It was as good as my favorite North End Spots. Why 5 stars- The excitement around the food creations. Quality and authentic Italy. The thing that caught me was the place still looked brand new. It wasn't a sign of a restaurant that had been there running out the course. This place was alive. I will be back.

once again! I never leave 2nd reviews... that's how good this place is!…read more this place is 10/10. food is fresh & delicious. love the ambiance, great service. we will be back!

Busy Tuesday Night!

Marg Pizza with Meatball and Mushroom

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Outdoor seating area

Vincent's

4.4(130 reviews)

2.1 mi

Great people Great prices…read more Great food Great music On of my favorite places to listen to live musicians

Music= 5 stars, venue= 4 stars, food= 1 star, drinks= 4 stars, service= 2 stars, location= 1star…read more We've been here several times specifically to hear bands. It is located in the 'hood...feels sketchy just parking and walking in, even with the street lights on. Something about the trash blowing like tumbleweeds while police sirens blare in the background along with the quiet bump of hip hop just makes it feel so poetically grimy. Inside also feels grimy, which I guess is what some look for in a dive bar. (I personally differentiate "seedy and understated" from "grimy to the point of giving me the heebie jeebies".) There is dusty taxidermy all over the walls, some of which are wearing outfits- funny, I suppose, but just makes me feel uncomfortable to think of the globs of dust flying off into my drink or food. But before I ever noticed this, we had ordered a couple beers and a cheese plate. The beers came quickly, but the keg was definitely tapped- tasted flat. On other occasions we have had a decent mixed drink- the coca cola tastes normal and the ice to drink and liquor to mixer ratio is normal. The cheese plate- why they described this as a cheese plate is beyond me. It was one type of cheese- cheddar I think, with saltines still in the sleeve with a soup cup full of spicy Chinese mustard; some regular white onion slices were also piled sadly on the side. Pretty hilarious in all honesty! On another, busier night we were there and sat outside, which is pretty chill. Except that the staff rarely comes to clear old drinks so some tables are filled with empty glasses, making it so that no one can sit there. When you need a refill, you have to go back inside and shoulder your way through at the bar, which will have just 2 bartenders when they're slammed, one time (of the half dozen times we've been) I saw a bar back behind the bar helping. Needless to say, it takes about 10 to 15 minutes to get a drink at the bar on a busy night. The crowd is definitely mostly white (every time we have been, at least), which could be considered odd? The music is always either honky tonk, old people jazz, or folk music, and the musicians are always white. Overall, a fun place to hear live music (especially if you're white) and get a drink. Would not recommend for an extended stay or to get food.

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La Scala

The food was good, the service is great! The pistachio cake that everyone raves about is no joke!…read moreThe restaurant itself is so cozy, really makes you feel like you're at home. My boyfriend also left his whole satchel there that contained his passport, wallet with credit cards and cash, etc. (all the important stuff) and when we came back for it, everything was still in there, untouched. We were so relieved and will forever be grateful for good people that still exist in this world. Thank you La Scala for such an all around great first experience here!

My wife and I went last Sunday and were seated right away. Our waitress arrived within minutes of…read morebeing seated and through the meal was friendly,helpful and engaging. Both of our entrees were excellent as well as the rolls. Unfortunately now a days eating out is expensive so if your going to pay a lot at least it should be excellent which this was. I want to add a note regarding rude customers. We last dined there about 18 months ago in the middle of winter on a Saturday night. The restaurant was packed as expected but we had reservations so no worry. Unfortunately there were 2 large tables (6-8 people) who had already eaten and paid their bill but wouldn't leave backing up the entrance out the door. To this day I regret not confronting them about their rudeness. Please go this restaurant is filled with people who care.

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Dino's Ristorante Italiano

3.5(195 reviews)

2.7 mi

Alright. Updating my review because things are so different today…read more While they did cut out their included side salads years ago and portions aren't what they were 10 yrs ago, the food is solid and the service is above and beyond. It's back to being one of our favorites. Their entrees have not skyrocketed in price like other places - portions aren't what they used to be but still better than many other spots. And the food has a fresh, delicious taste. My perspective post-covid has definitely changed.

Love me some Dino's. Love their meatballs, their chicken parm, their pizza is amazing as well. To…read morestart the free bruschetta always hits the spot. I could eat that and a couple meatballs and be a happy camper. Love the dim lighting, the old feel and the service is always great.

Sign on the main road near Dino's.

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Festive!!

Peppercorn's Grille & Tavern

3.8(424 reviews)

0.2 mi

Met my friend from CT (I'm from NH) at Peppercorn's since Worcester is halfway between our houses…read more My daughter had recommended it since she had recently met friends here. Very nice restaurant next to Double Down Brewing Company ( the former site of Wormtown Brewing). Plenty of parking in their private lot. Lots of various types of seating-we chose a high top table in the tavern. Service was excellent-wish I knew the name of the gentlemen who was our server. We both had pints of beer. I had the Captain Crispy,which was just okay.My friend enjoyed the Talia. I was so happy that I picked the Beef Brisket Grilled Cheese sandwich. So very delicious. My friend had a burger and she ate the whole thing-enuf said! I will gladly return to enjoy more deliciousness at this fine restaurant. Highly recommended.

The food here is so good and the ambience was great! We had a reservation for lunch at 1 and there…read morewas plenty of seating. They also have a large parking lot which was a must for me driving from out of town! The calamari was good and I really enjoyed my turkey club sandwich. The bread was delicious! I also got the fries and it was so good! Salty and yummy. The portion sizes were great and I left really full.

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Steve S.

14 years ago

This place has great pizza! I can't believe the large is only $5 too!! Wow, a 16 inch pie for $5, insane! The pizza seemed to have a nice three cheese blend with a hint of Romano sprinkled onto the sauce, great! Anyone looking for a heavy pasted over seasoned sauce, I recommend going elsewhere because their sauce is truly authentic hand-ground tomatoes with a hint of evoo...something special- Oh yeah. They deliver too! The first place in northern America to offer pizza at half the price and still bring it hot and fresh to your door. Calzones are the size of human heads and cost under 8 dollars for 3 toppings. The wildcard special let's you pick 4 items and pay 60 percent off the original--nice. I hope this place stays around because it's cheaper for me to eat a large pizza and a buffalo calzone everyday than it is for me to fill up at the dollar menu across the street. Again I recommend trying this place if you like Italian style crust and fresh tomato sauce- bc if your looking for overseasoned sauce-- see frozen pizza at big y. read more

Stephen A.

14 years ago

The best pizza in Worcester, hands down. All pizzerias can be evaluated by there cheese pizza. There's was $5 for a large cheese. Also doesn't break the bank. Pizza was perfect. Ratios were right on between sauce/cheese/crust. A provolone/mozzarella mixture, the flavor and the texture of the the cheese was perfect. Sauce was rich and tomatoey, nicely herbed and melded with the cheese. The crust was hand tossed, crisp bottom, light and chewy edges, cornmeal bottom. There are a lot of pizzerias in Worcester, but none of them are this excellent. Been back a few times since and had there chicken stromboli and their buffalo chicken pizza, a specialty... So, so good. Quickly has become my go to pizza place. Check it out, right by The Blarney Stone, you won't be disappointed. read more

Cristina D.

10 years ago

Ordered for the first time. The pizza was great, the best that I've ever had in Worcester. My family and I haven't had an official pizza spot since Antonio's Pizza on Mill Street closed down back in the 90's . But this place is definitely our official one now. The chicken parm pasta arrived sooo hot and it was delicious, better then most of the Italian restaurants in Worcester, and the steak and cheese sub was very hot, fresh and really good, my husband hates S & C Subs from pizza joints because the meat is always so dry, but this one was perfect. The Delivery Driver was also very kind, everything arrived really fast considering theirs a snow/rain storm outside. Keep up the great work Worcester Pizza Factory! read more

Carolyn M.

11 years ago

I have been here, both very late at night when it wasn't busy and when the place has been hopping and my order is always the same. Perfect! The pizza is amazing, fresh no grease. The x- large is one of the best deals around.The staff is always friendly even when they are really busy. I don't live in Worcester and have driven into the city just to pick up one of their pizzas. It's that good.Bonus, they are opened late pretty rare to find such good food at late hours in Worcester. read more

Daena N.

9 years ago

The food is excellent but there is always a long wait. They quote you 20 minutes and when you show up you wait another 40. Last time they completely forgot one of the two pizzas I ordered. They did make it up by making two fresh ones and giving me the first one as well. I wish the service would improve but the pizza is outstanding. read more

Amy H.

10 years ago

Called for a delivery for a large group and they offered to come in a bit early to make sure we got it by 11:30AM - and they were even a bit early! Pizza was great - crispy crust, not soggy, great flavors and toppings were plentiful. They will be our go-to from now on! read more

Nonday M.

6 years ago

My mother spent over 20 years in worcester trying to find the best steak & cheese sub, and she's finally found it. I myself as well, have never had a better BLT or Pizza. Absolutely amazing staff, amazing quality of ingredients, and amazing quality food. read more

Alberto A.

6 years ago

Best pizza ever it takes them a little time to get it to you but it's worth the wait I won't go anywhere else love the food and the delivery service is the best very polite and always on time read more

Ana P.

9 years ago

This place makes their own pizza doughs, which taste really good. I wasn't planning to eat anything when my friend ordered from them but they really wowed me with their calzones! read more

Adalise R.

7 years ago

Ever since I moved nearby, this has been my go to spot for food. I love the pizza and don't get me started about the fries and their Italian subs. I highly recommend this place read more

Ming F.

9 years ago

I was in town for couple days and found this place for a nice hot pizza, the price is surprisingly low for such good quality food and the people are really nice as well read more

Nicole A.

230

10 years ago

The pizza factory has the best customer service anyone could ask for. They truly have the best tasting pizza in Worcester and are the most personable pizza place. read more

Zakary L.

10 years ago

Amazing pizza, first time in Worcester and i wouldd have never expected better pizza than anywhere in Boston. Also the staff were super friendly thank you read more

Hang Y.

9 years ago

This is a great restaurant, best pizza ever! If you go to the store they have discounts on week days too! Great quality pizza with a good price! read more

Felito T.

10 years ago

Very good food great customer service too!!!! :-) only problem its the timing but besides that its pretty close to a NY style pizza!

Anh D.

3 years ago

This is good pizza and I love you. Plus is a nice place too not gonna lie. Me and my friends love this place we will come back.

Brenda G.

8 years ago

I love Their pizza!! This is the best place we order from every week and we love it. They are fast. Staff are really friendly.

Tonio P.

3 years ago

I went there with my girlfriend and the food was amazing. i got the loaded fries and she got small chicken bacon ranch pizza

Giovinno A.

6 years ago

Some of the best pizza in worcester, ma. Jose does a great job making the perfect pizza, will be going back soon thank you read more

Vy L.

9 years ago

I love the pizza here and whats even better is the prices are low. Great service and the staff members are friendly!

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