Best Bolognese in Needham

4 restaurant menus in Needham, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Cappella Restaurant
Cappella Restaurant
89/100 (320 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Swordfish
Meatballs
Octopus
Bolognese
Tagliatelle
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Mid-range
"Went with my grandma last night and the food and service was so yummy! Super comfortable and portions were huge! Very well done italian. We’ll be..."
Nicole Tailby
"I'm not sure if it was just the night (Wed), but the service started off slow, but increasingly found its groove and finished with brilliance. The..."
Hondo Lewis
"Great atmosphere, awesome drinks, unbelievable food. Rob is a master mind when it comes to his dishes. All of his staff were very nice and friendly...."
Michael Theberge
"Our first visit and won’t be the last. Glad we made reservations because the place was packed. Despite the crowded venue, the service was..."
Daphne Principe-Griffin
"Cappella's Restaurant does not disappoint! The food and the ambience are both amazing. The wood grilled shrimp and roasted beets salad are must have..."
Sylvia L. Exantus
"The taste was so good but the portion was..."
Sanam Ebtehaj
"Food and service here were both excellent! Loved all our dishes and especially appreciated the detail that went into the food..."
Jamie Kane
"Every meal every bite is a dish worth driving to as the Phantom would say. The quality in the cooking and local sourced foods show in the flavor and..."
Jim Parolisi
Sweet Basil
Sweet Basil
88/100 (1310 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Shrimp
Beef
Polenta
Bolognese
Pasta
Lasagne
Salad
Chicken Parmesan
Scallops
Goat cheese salad
Clams
Cakes
Duck
Lamb
Calamari
Pesto
Risotto
Fish
Mussels
Calamares
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
BYOB
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"The atmosphere is great and the prices are reasonable. The staff is friendly, courteous and professional. The food was amazing. I had the ribeye..."
Jeanine Fruci
"I have been to Sweet Basil couple of times, and every each one of them I was completely satisfied with the service provided. The food is so fresh and..."
Priscila Camila
"My first time at Sweet Basil. I had the four cheese raviolies which were wonderful. There sauce is authentic Italian! Our waiter was very friendly..."
Joe Dobrinski
"Rosemary chicken is to die for, as is the bolognese, and the pancetta risotto. It's so hard not to fill up on their customary pesto and rustic bread..."
Alina Hicks
"We ate there last night and everything was wonderful! The service was great the food was delicious and we would highly recommend this place to anyone..."
Lauralei Knight
"Delicious food, great service and a very charming place! My husband and I stopped by there last night on our way home from Dedham. Since it was some..."
Pirjo Silen
"Great restaurant. Amazing food combined w good service. Only knock is that they do NOT take reservations so it can be difficult to go there to..."
David Halperin
"Love this restaurant. Well worth the wait. Friendly staff. Food always delicious. The chicken parmigiana outstanding. The sauce so fresh, you can..."
Audrey Mackay
"Had a great late dinner tonight! Everything was amazing! The pesto was one of the best i have had ! We will definitely be going back next time were..."
Erika Poupore
"Amazing food, fun atmosphere. We have been there twice and both times did not..."
Christine Farrow- Steiner
"There are very few restaurants where the owner and his staff seem to enjoy the presentation and preparation of the meal and the enjoyment of guests..."
Dusty Hecker
"Loved it and we were from out of town and did not realize it was bring your own wine! But neighbors shared! Lovely..."
Cindy Costanzo
"We love eating here. The pesto and bread is unbelievable. We always get the mussels and Caesar salad. The best thing is get there before 6pm. Bring..."
Larry Dannenberg
"Super friendly staff, generous portions! Reasonable priced, you can bring your own wine.The atmosphere is pretty relaxed. Easy street..."
Misir Hopkin
"One of my favorite spots in greater Boston! BYOB as well :) Homemade pasta is deliciously made with a deep egg color. The fresh bread and pesto was..."
Andrew Hunt
"My family dined at Sweet Basil Newton location on a recent Monday evening. ( 05/23/2022) For Sweet Basil every morsel of food, every dish, one can..."
Vera Tsirelson
"We had a wonderful unplanned meal here after my daughter's gymnastic competition. What a treat! I was so impressed by the food, service and..."
sarah faria
"Best Pesto I have ever had!! Everything is so fresh and the portions are big. The staff is super friendly. We brought a bottle of wine cause they..."
Catie Borne
"One of the best restaurants in town. Let's you bring your own drinks, gives unlimited bread with wonderful pesto to spread across or dip it in and..."
Alex Schopf
"Stopped by on way from NYC to Maine. Most delicious tomato basil soup we have ever had. Kudos to exec chef Brian and owner David. Will try to..."
Kimberly Macleod
Spiga
Spiga
85/100 (1014 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Pesto
Sandwiches
Paninis
Bread Pudding
Pizza
Budino Di Pane
Shrimp
Spaghetti carbonara
Cod
Cacio & Pepe Salad
Prosciutto Di Parma & Stracciatella
Cappuccino
Swordfish
Chitarrine Bolognese
Ribs
Mattonella of Tiramisu
Lobster
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant
Gnocchi Sorrentina
Meatballs
Torta Caprese
Octopus
Salad
Eggplant Parmesan
Bolognese
Clams
Seafood Stew
Prosciutto
Calamari
Branzino
Bread Pudding
Risotto
Braised Short Rib
Tagliatelle
Mussels
Mediterranean Octopus
Lamb
Calamares
Cannoli
Pesto
Salmon
Mussels
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food. Excellent service. Great place to go for a special ocassion. Love the cauliflower cannolis and black ink..."
Susan Rossnick
"Awesome place to grab authentic Italian food. The bread pudding is a..."
Matthew Sasso
"Best authentic Italian restaurant in New England. Food is better than anything in the North End and they have their own parking lot on site. ..."
Maria Iriti
"Unassumingly amazing. Underrated gem. One of my favorite places in the world. From the second you get out of the car and you're greeted by the smell..."
Joshua Wartenberg
"Food was amazing! Very authentic Italian. The service and atmosphere was just as good! We really enjoyed this restaurant on our travels and would..."
Chloee N
"Words cannot express how much I love this place. From the delicious food, amazing drinks to the must courteous, friendly and pleasant staff. My..."
Isely Naveo
"I liked it. The food was good but there was not enough variety. They need a cocktail menu or at least some suggestions for the..."
Gabriel Golczer
"I recently arranged a group meal to follow a funeral. They set us up on the patio with food served family style. Meatballs, chicken, pastas, salad,..."
Keily Levy
"Great dinner. Veal meatballs were superb, Mushroom Aranccini were fabulous and Gnocchi was excellent. Get the Taramisu to finish your evening...."
Michael Wong
"Excellent. Fresh home made pasta and authentic Italian food. The shrimp scampi is the best. Cozy atmosphere and the owners who also serve the..."
Mo Qatanani
The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse
84/100 (2239 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Crab Cake
Burger
Tapas
Fish Taco
Shrimp
Tacos
Beef
Halibut
Ribs
Lobster
Bolognese
Pasta
Fried pickles
Salad
Kale Salad
Crab
Cakes
Scallops
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Sit down
American
Accepts Visa
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"There is a place of nirvana that can exist in restaurants - a convergence of gastric sensibility , personal attention, impeccable ingredient..."
Tom Macomber
"Great food and fun place - recommend highly!! Have the steak frites you won’t be..."
Bob Starr
"The Farmhouse never disappoints. It is our go to restaurant for an awesome meal and dining experience. I have loved everything I've ordered,..."
Michael Talmanson
"Stunning, bold art, upbeat, knowledgeable server ( Emilio), delicious, robust food, ginger lemonade, many sweet..."
Donna Wolfe
"Some of the best food and service I've experienced in a really long time. Food was hot. Service was quick and..."
Laurel Kay
"My favorite restaurant in needham. Only place to get farm fresh food and Gabriel Sanchez is an inventive chef. A great place for healthy dinner that..."
Andrew Tanner
"Awesome dinner. Incredible food, great ambience. Highly..."
Guy Shields
"Incredible, fresh, delicious food, great wine and cocktails. Fun atmosphere, attentive, knowledgable wait staff and darling, kind owner. What more..."
Karen Clark McLeod
"The food was outstanding!! The bar could use another body, bartender was so busy there was no interaction at all. Do not plan on ordering a drink..."
Mindie Campbell
"Beautiful place, loved the atmosphere. Staff was friendly and informative. Will definitely go..."
Celeste Kantarges Mellett
"Great service! Awesome bartenders thank you to Colby and Pierre for being so hospitable! I'll be back! Food was..."
Lisa Toto-Arbo
"Went for a special family occasion and everyone had a great experience. The food & cocktails were amazing, but more importantly the staff couldn't..."
Erik Gupp
"I can't believe it took us this long to visit our "neighbors" at the farmhouse! The quality of the food was fantastic, as everyone in our party..."
Matt Redmond
"Truly amazing experience! The short rib pasta is one of the best dishes I've ever had, phenomenal seafood dishes (the scallops are a MUST), the..."
Holly Hannon
"Outstanding food and setting. Love sitting outside and enjoying cocktails and appetizers. Don't miss the tuna tartare, truffle fries and, if..."
Marco V
"This is one of our favorite places to eat outside of Boston. Everything on the menu is fantastic, but my personal favorites are the fish tacos and..."
MyZuC
"Wonderful dinner! Delicious food and great service. The outdoor patio dining was so pleasant & relaxing. It was a great way to celebrate my birthday..."
Talish Aghababayan
"Had dinner on the patio today and our waitress Nicky was great. She was attentive, knowledgeable and made some great..."
Joe Giggey
"Loved that their bartender was able to make delicious and fun mocktails. The fish taco was huge and..."
Elizabeth McLean
"Wow! What a great experience! Alyssa's service was impeccable, and everything she recommended was delicious!! The food was wonderful and the drinks..."
Margo M
"Wonderful! What a great setting and service. The food was paired excellently. Great attention to detail and fresh tastes. Will definitely have to..."
Chris Besett