Pizza yummy.....but it's best to grab and go .HONESTLY the more I talk to others and reflect due to the customer service perhaps will not go back and give them my green dollars. Ignorance is alive and well.... read more

As a long time Medford Resident, I have always driven by Boccellis, and last week my sister and I decided to try it. Food was just ok, and the service was horrendous. Probably the worst I have had. The waitresses looked like they had either just rolled out of bed, or just got back from the gym. They were all dressed in sweats and sneakers. I am assuming they were related to the owner, because they seemed less than pleased, and in fact seemed annoyed to be there. We had to ask our waitress twice for the wine list, and everytime she came over to our table she started walking away before we were done speaking! This happened 3 times!!! After our meal was over, we had to wait 20 minutes for her to come over to us to clear our plates and give us the check. We tried to make it obvious that we were finished, but she was busy tallying up her checks from the night at another table and didnt make eye contact with us for over half an hour. Finally we had another waitress get her attention for us. I got the chicken parm, and frankly Ive had better. I will say the prices were great ( you certainly arent paying for ambiance or service). The canolli for dessert was great but certainly not worth the trip. This place seemed like it had a lot of regulars which is great, but they did nothing to make a first timer feel welcome. I definetly wont be going back. read more

One of those times I really wish Yelp allowed 0 stars! Arrived at 6:15; as of 7:30 I had only been served bread. The large party next to ours, who arrived before we did, hadn't been served their food either. The large party that came in after all of us got appetizers served before any of us got our entrees, but it turned out they have separate kitchens for apps and entrees, and the apps kitchen wasn't backed up. Of course, had someone said that, we might have cancelled our entree orders and ordered some apps, or simply ordered an app so there was food to eat. I had a child with me. We had asked about whether they offered any kid options, to which I was told chicken fingers and fries. Not my child's cup of tea, and clearly this place in child un-friendly with a whole one kid's option, so we asked if they could make pizza. She said sure. The pizza that came out (maybe they make it in the app kitchen?) could have fed 3 adults, not exactly what I had in mind for my 2 yr old or my wallet. The restaurant was very loud, but that could be expected with such large parties around us. The accordion player was a pleasant touch and he was very nice. At 7:30 I left the restaurant with my child, having eaten a slice of bread for my dinner. The rest of my party stayed. Shortly after, 3 out of 4 of them received their entree. The fourth waited about 15 minutes for the food to arrive, after everyone else had finished eating. (In case you were wondering, the large party that was there when we arrived still hadn't received their food.) The rest of my party said their food was good, but I can't give a review based on food I never got to eat. The waitress suggested avoiding the restaurant on a Saturday night, as our experience wasn't unusual. I'll heed her advice, but extend it to avoiding this restaurant. With so many great Italian restaurants in the area, I'll stick with them. read more

My husband and I have been searching for a neighborhood Italian place to frequent since Lil' Vinnys closed. We were looking for great prices, neighborhood feel, big portions, and good quality Italian food. Well, I think we found it! Bocelli's is GREAT. The service was really great and I would highly recommend the chicken parm. I was pleasantly surprised and can't wait to go back. read more

I've been a couple times. If you're willing to brave the wait for a table for a weekend dinner, this place is definitely worth it. Solid Italian fare, with good prices on food and wine. Monday through Thursday you can get two cheese pizzas for 5 bones a piece, and it's definitely wroth it. It's also a great place to grab a drink in the afternoon, it's quiet, and good service. read more

I have been going to Bocelli's for many years and always enjoy it. All the dishes are cooked to order and my favorite is chicken cacciatore. They have nice salads and occasionally I get the antipasto. I like the pizza there too! They have a big menu and they always have specials. Great service! read more

This place is amazing. If you're looking for a real deal Italian restaurant, go there. If you're looking for a bullsh*t place that's in Boston, go there. Food is amazing and the staff (except one brunette waitress who sucks) is awesome and attentive. read more

I am SUPER disappointed in this place. On so many levels. I had been a few times before, for take out pizza, and once for a bridal shower. I went last Sunday for a Christening reception. First of all, the back of the bathroom door had the uncensored words "No N*ggers" carved into it. WHAT THE F*CK BOCELLIS????? ARE YOU SERIOUS????? Don't even try to claim that you didn't know because it looked old, and even if that's not the employee bathroom SOMEONE on payroll cleans up in there and had to have seen it. This was something my boyfriend noticed when he used the restroom towards the end of our stay at the reception. Had I know that was written there first off I would have left immediately. On top of being incredibly racist, this place is DIRTY. I had a really insane encounter with the bartender for the event. I approached her to order my second drink (she had scolded me for ordering a white Russian the first time because it had "too many calories") I decided to order a pearl harbor. She used the glass up to scoop ice, which any good bar tender knows is a big no no, if the cup chips you could end up serving someone a drink with glass shards in it. Next she poured the vodka in, followed by the Midori, which had no cover on it. As she pours SEVERAL dead fruit flies gushed out into my drink. Either she didn't notice this or she pretended not to, because she grabbed the pineapple juice, poured that in and stirred it up. She pushed the drink towards. I pointed out all the dead flies and she said "Oh my fucking God. These girls that work Saturday nights don't know how to fucking clean! I thought that might happen because the bottle didn't have a cover." Then she poured about half a cup of Midori down the drain, put a cocktail napkin in the bottle in place of a cover AND PUT IT BACK ON THE BAR FOR SERVICE. UNREAL. All in all this place should be shut down. read more

I stumbled in here one night entirely by accident and it's one of my best finds ever. The waitstaff is all super-friendly, the other customers were friendy (I had a seat at the bar), and the food was incredible. Very reasonable prices. My first time here I just came in for a drink, but everything smelled so good that I had to have a snack--I asked for just a nice little plate of pasta with sauce and they happily obliged with a little sampler for a nominal price . My second time there I had a frutti di mare-ish type dish that contained amazing seafood. This and a nice glass of wine made for a fine meal! The neighborhood is a little out-of-the way, but worth seeking out. If you're at Tufts, there's no excuse for missing this place. read more

You can do so much better than this place. Drive down the street to Salvatore's or Nappi's. Go over the border to Somerville and Vinny's or to Everett and Abbondanza or heck, go to the North End. Any of these places will have restaurants far superior to Bocelli. The pasta dishes we had were watery, soggy and literally tasted like nothing. The pizza is only OK, and the desserts are all shipped in. And the wine pours are very small. The smokers right outside the door add to the ambiance of this place to go with the 1972 decor. Really, one can do so much better just 1 mile away. read more

This use to be our favorite! We took relatives from Texas and sat in the basement. We had wine and an antipasto and was waiting for our meal. When the kitchen door opened out ran a mouse. My wife screamed and ran out , so did other people in our party. When we spoke to the manager he said, "Sorry you had to see that but EVERY restaurant has mice. Just pay for the wine and antipasto." Never again! I'm 69 years old and have been in many restaurants and have never seen a mouse. In addition, we saw the waitress eat from guest plates, coming and going to the kitchen. HORRIBLE! The manager treated us poorly and an off duty police officer told us that WE were disturbing the peace when we got angry with the manager. We will call the Board of Health. STAY AWAY! read more

One of the best (and underrated) Italian spots in Boston. Well-priced and unpretentious, simple, quality food with fresh ingredients and great service makes Bocelli's a shining example of the thriving Italian community in Medford. I especially love their pizzas and their ravioli. The artichoke appetizer is also fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

Called and no answer and drove by and the place was closed on a Monday evening. Place has tasty food but no closed message on the phone or on the front door? read more

Decided to come here one Saturday afternoon with the kids for pasta. Our server was pleasant but the meals definitely were not. Kids pasta for 7.99 at lunch was crazy to begin with but the meatball that came with it was worse. Do the chefs here actually try the food they make? The meatball had more breading than flavor. The tomato sauce had no flavor at all. Must of been Pastene with a dash of salt and pepper. I had chicken with Ziti in what seemed half a gallon of oil! I'm thinking who is the idiot in the back. The chicken was bland. They could of used garlic and seasoning to at least give it some flavor. I tried my other kid's raviolis and again no real flavor. The only hilight was the Caramel Flan dessert but I figured it only tasted good because they outsourced it. I do not normally write reviews but after spending 50 bucks for lunch that I could have prepared better, I had to join. It's not that tough to make good Italian food so what's the problem here? If you decide to go here, be wary of going in the afternoon or unlike me, complain and don't pay for your meal. My Medford friend was embarrassed by the whole thing and being Italian, was surprised that all 4 meals we had were sub par for the price we paid. Sorry, I tried being fair but the food was awful. read more

They have the best pizza I had in Medford. It also was a reasonable price. They used to do a special on the pizza during the week, which worked out well for the days of being a poor college student. read more

My girlfriend and I were invited as guests with about 30 other people so we didn't get to order anything, the food was pre ordered. Dinner started with an antipasto that was pretty standard fare but excellent non the less. An appetizer of calamari came next and it was perfectly cooked, this was followed by a tagliatelle bolognese and a eggplant rollatine both of which were plentiful and excellent. The main course of chicken parm and chicken saltimbocca were absolutely delicious, you could cut them easily with your fork and the flavors were delicate not overpowering. The dessert although simple assorted pastries were a pleasant ending to a wonderful evening. Thanks to the owner and staff for all the effort necessary for such a large group, you made the evening very special. and a special thanks to Pete, Jay and the guys from the Boston crew for turning us on to this awesome place. read more

Excellent food, huge portions at cheap prices. I have eaten here more than 20 times and never had a complaint. It seems to me that the Yelpers' complaints about the waitresses are only coming from female Yelpers - what's up with that? Women are so tough on each other. Its a family owned place. The father is Nick and he's very friendly. He makes a lot of the food. His wife makes the ravioli and they are great. A few of his daughters are waitresses but not all the servers are his kids. The house salad is loaded with greens, giardiniera, marinated green beans, mixed olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. and is far superior to any place of this type. The house red sauce is consistently good and tastes homemade. Its subtly perfumed with fresh garlic and basil. The arancini are terrific but not always available. The bolognese sauce is interesting - it has pork chunks, steak tips, ground meat and sausage - not the classic kind with all ground meat and cream added but excellent nonetheless. Lasagna is better than most restaurants. The house made meatballs are better than any restaurant I have ordered them in for many years - it seems too many places are using Sysco frozen crap these days. Chicken Piccata is as good as any overpriced North End place and about half the cost. read more

I called this place, and some lady answers the phone. "Bocelli's. Hold on!!!" instead of, "Thank you for calling Bocelli's. Please hold." They don't use please and thank you here. I ordered a pizza and regretted it. The crust was soggy. The meat was flavorless. The cheese was decent. The only good part about it was the crispy, burnt edges of the crust. It's sad when the highlight of the pizza has nothing to do with the sauce or the toppings. I see some good reviews for other dishes, so maybe pizza is not Bocelli's strong point. I had a few slices of the pizza, but when I couldn't take it anymore, I threw the rest into the garbage. If it had been Domino's, at least I wouldn't have done that. If you want excellent pizza, try Pini's at Magoun Square. Don't waste your time with Bocelli's. read more

Best pizza in Medford!! We had a large party on a Friday night and they were very accommodating and the food and drinks were delicious!!

Okay so it's no secret Medford isn't a pizza hot spot, so when I found Bocelli's I was pretty pumped. The pizza is delicious, and although I wish they delivered, I was making it work for a few months. Then everything just got ridiculous. So I ordered 2 large cheese pizzas, my brother picked them up and apparently he should've checked their work. When he gets them home we discover one of the pizzas is an eggplant parm. I call to let them know and the only suggestion they have is that I go get a new pizza. Really? You think I want to drive all the way back there to correct your mistake? So should I eat one pizza now and then leave to get the other? Or should I let this one get cold while I go back? Or....? The woman on the phone didn't seem to understand my issue because the eggplant parm is "really good" Ooookay lady, I ordered 2 CHEESE pizzas, there's a pretty good chance I'm not into eggplant. Silly me, I gave them another chance. So we order 2 pizzas again. My husband mentions the previous miscue at pickup and the kind gentleman says "sorry about that, okay just give me $20" for our $21 bill! So we lost a whole pizza, a dollar should cover that. There are a few nice staff members, but most are less than friendly. I've also been present for a fairly serious domestic issue happening at the bar, which no one seemed bothered by, bet that made the other customers feel really comfortable. What a shame. Some good pizza. I'll miss it. read more

Well I just called to find out what time they open and if they had Keno. She replied you do we have what? I said do you have keno you know the lottery. She said no we don't do the lottery or Keno this is a restaurant. So I said a lot of restaurants do keno and she said this is an Italian restaurant we don't do that with a very nasty disposition. You just lost the customer onto the next restaurant!!!! read more

First time at this place. Authentic Italian. Friendly smiling staff and great service

their pizza is soso, but i dig just about everything else on their menu. they have a monster sized burger and fries for just 5 buckaroos. they say the burger is 1/2 pound. it seems bigger than that on most days. beats going to mcdicks. i must be be the only dope that orders a burger at an italian restaurant. very reasonable prices. still can't figure out why it's called bocelli's when the owners last name isn't bocelli. maybe i should ask one of thse days. i think i saw an asian worker head in there the other day. first the italians theif lo mein. now they steal our workers. what's next? if i wanted chinese food, i'd go next door to may's. i'm so disgusted i can barely finish this chicken marsala i got there. i'll learn them by only going there once this week. first time i went there, we got a crappy ass waitress. it was a busy saturday night, but it took them around an hour to get the food out. that wasn't too bad, but the waitress forgot to bring out the fried calamari. it seemed like the waitress was more concerned about gabbing with everyone rather than doing her job that night. found out it was the waitressess fault when we asked about it. the waitress got one of the chefs and he ended hanging her out to dry. probably wasn't her first mistake. otherwise, i haven't had a problem with the waitstaff since. as a bonus, most of the waitstaff is easy on the eyes so that almost makes up for them stealing lo mein and asian workers read more

My neighborhood hangout! I love this place. On my first day in Medford, after a 15 hour drive in a moving truck, and an afternoon of unloading furniture, my new landlord tells me to try Bocelli's for dinner. She apparently used to be a cook there in her younger days, and was good friends with the owner, Nick. It wasn't crowded, and I found it to be welcoming. You definitely get the sense that it is family owned and operated, and I like that. I ordered the Antipasto Italiano ($9.50), which was HUGE and delicious. As an entree, I had the Baked Ziti. I couldn't even finish it, the portion was too large. It made for excellent leftovers, though! My boyfriend had the Veal Parmigiana ($14.95), and he said it was amazing. We found ourselves making conversation with Nick, and as a "welcome to the neighborhood", he treats us each to cocktails! Since then, I've had the pizza, which I think is fine for the price. We've also frequented the bar. It's an interesting crowd, but I think it's appealing. And I think on Mondays and Tuesdays, cheese pizzas are only 5.99! Bottom line: this place is a great local restaurant without all the "fluff" and fancy decor. It has tasty food for reasonable prices, and who could say no to that? read more

Quaint neighborhood restaurant. Darlean you were an excellent server, host. Had real food- chicken piccata with homemade pasta. Loved the vibe, no school like the old school! read more

I love to hate this place. I have a group of friends who seem to gravitate to this place and it's not that the food is consistently awful,but this place needs to work on the basics. I'll only refer to the last meal I had there,because I could go on and on about the mediocre food ,and high price of this place. Once in a whole I like to get a nice chicken Parmesan,Bocelli has been around for ages and I would think that that could make a decent one since the place specializes in Italian home style cooking. I place my order and asked for no pasta,but a veg instead. When my order came out on the plate there was a sliver of chicken about half the thickness of the soles of my "Payless" shoes. On top was a single slice of some kind of packed cheese that was not melted at all. My side of broccoli consisted of exactly two florets and some green water at the bottom of the dish. I'm amazed at how the waitress wasn't embarrassed to serve this. Again this is an example. I have found the special a little better from time to time. I can't recommend this place all in all. read more

This Place is the best Italian food north of the north end. It's a great neighborhood hang out to catch up w/friends & watch a game @ the bar or bring your family in & eat @ a booth, or date night downstairs in a dimly lit room. My Favorite room @ Bocelli's is their banquet room in the back downstairs. It's great for any gathering or time. Private Bar plenty of room I have had & been to many party's down there & have never had a bad experience. It's a FAMILY run place & they are the nicest close nit family in Medford next to mine. They know how to treat a guest they anticipate your every need & are very attentive. Their food is on point. It's good Italian as good as you'll find in the North End. The pies....are awesome. Love their style pizza Best in city I'll put their pie against Regina's any day & they have a special $7 for a cheese Monday -Friday that's a Family dinner done w/a simple call on my way home from work. They have catered many parties for me never let me down. I'm telling you this is an awesome spot to have in your hood. read more

Went for the first time last night. What a treat! Old school Italian cooking - red sauce, garlic- what's not to love! Will be back, oh yeah!

Authentic Italian food (and other choices) served by friendly and attentive servers. Undoubtedly one of the very few TRUE examples of Thin Crust Italian Pizza in the area. Their tomato sauce would impress even your Italian grandmother. The atmosphere is very relaxed and unassuming and prices are very palatable. A touch of the North End in the heart of South Medford. read more

Went for dinner last night. Inquired about the eggplant parm, a favorite of mine. I was told it was "really good". How does one get "square" eggplant???? I would guess it would have to be frozen. It was very forgettable as was the marinara sauce. I really never want to give a bad review, but the food was marginal at best...The waitress on the other hand, was great! Friendly. Accommodating. Not intrusive! read more

Great food, big portions, no pretension. Worth checking out if you're in the area.

Love this place! Excellent food, consistently superb. Great menu and service. I highly recommend the eggplant rollatini and their sauce is killer. Pizza deals during the week that can't be beat and the garden salad is full of amazingness. read more

Friends convinced me to try the Pizza at Bocelli's. They said that it was the best . I accompanied them last Sat. night. To say the least, I was disappointed. It wasn't bad . It was a step up from Pizza chain Pizza. Back to the Pizza Regina in the North End for me. I don't care how long the line is to get in, it's still the best pizza I've ever tasted. Giovanni. read more

Absolutely love it here. We're mere footsteps from the North End but nothing there can compare to the quality, quantity, and price of both old-school favorites and modern takes served here. Well worth the ride. The staff is lovely and the owner makes everyone feel welcome. Understandable why it's been a cherished mainstay for locals for years! read more

Love love love!!!! Service was great food was delicious!! Authentic Italian cuisine!!

The food here is not high end. More like the hearty meals that your grandmother or favorite aunt would make you. Great prices and great service. read more

I agree with another reviewer - this place is the neighborhood restaurant you love for reasons other than excellent food. I don't live that close by but a friend does and we've been to Bocelli's a few times now. The ambiance is great - townies everywhere, ancient tables, and placements with facts about Italy. The waitresses are always really nice. The food is decent - I've had a pasta dish and the pizza. I didn't think the pizza was all that bad. Nana's pizza (I believe it has peppers and artichokes) was great! My pasta dish was good but not fabulous. Really a nice place if you don't feel like cooking and want a homey, friendly atmosphere. read more

Old school red sauce Italian. If all you are looking for is chicken parm or meatballs this is your spot. This decor probably has not changed at all since Frank Sinatra ate here when it was Depasquale. read more

Omg! The best Italian food. The service was informative and down home. Exactly what we needed after a long day. Thank you for making me feel welcome, relaxed and so full!! Lol - 5 stars read more

THE BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT EVER!!! Great fresh home made food! The salad is amazing, the eggplant and the ravioli excellent!!! Wow congratulations looking forward my next meal there!!! Reviews were right! The only tiny thing is that there are no refills for sodas and that kind of makes it pricey but fine. read more