food is delicious, Santos and roger have been making the same consistent food for decades now. staff is great, always very clean.

First, let me tell you about the pizza. It is the very best pizza in the area, and that's saying a lot, because there are a boatload of pizza places in Medford. It's a nice thin crust with just the right amount of toppings. I usually get the cheese pizza. But when I'm feeling adventurous, I'll get the spinach, garlic, and anchovy pizza. Don't be afraid of the anchovies. I don't know what they do with it, but they cook it in such a way that there is a perfect hint of anchovy flavor. This evening, along with the pizza, I had the chicken and some fish. Both were excellent. The chicken was nice and moist, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I've been to this place on several occasions, and I have always been very, very satisfied with the food, the service, and the atmosphere. (Cross-posted) read more

This area is known for old school Italian restaurants and this is exactly what Bocelli's is all about. Let's start with the old part- this place doesn't look like it's changed in decades and the ambience is what you'd call casual. There's a cozy bar area with booths, another connected room with tables, and and more seating downstairs as well. Our service was friendly, efficient and genuine. Old school means it's traditional Italian cooking- nothing overly creative, just deliciously prepared fresh food. The wine choices are mostly by the bottle with a few house wines available by the glass. I tried a glass of the house Montepulciano which was nothing special. A modest selection of bottled beers is also available. Bocelli's has a wide menu of traditional Italian fare including apps, salads, chicken, veal, seafood and pasta dishes mostly leaning toward the South of Italy. There were some interesting daily specials too. We learned afterwards, there was also pizza offered on a different menu- but you have to ask for that menu! We had pasta Bolognese which had a delicious hardy meat sauce. But the highlight of the night was my Pasta Frutti di Mare which stood in stark contrast to the same dish ordered in a couple of other Italian restaurants in neighboring towns. Those other Frutti's featured scant portions of seafood I finished in a few minutes. The Bocelli's Frutti was FABULOUS- loaded high with mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp and some fish. Easily 3-4X the seafood of these other restaurants. Absolutely delicious- offered in either a light red or white wine sauce. My red sauce was great. Our service was prompt, attentive and friendly. Don't expect any long conversations with your server on a busy night, and you'll be served well. Old school Italian done right. read more

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Terrible meal and experience at Bocellis Friday evening April 4,2025. My husband and I frequently ate here and the new ownership and chefs aren't making the marks at all. I ordered a chicken cutlet with risotto and pesto sauce. I received a refried chicken parm cutlet with red sauce fried onto the cutlet along with a small amount pesto drizzled onto.One bite and ai had to return the dish, terrible! Thirty minutes our young male waiter returned with the correct dish and ai ate alone as my husband finished his meal. My husband normally says nothing more but he was very upset such a simple meal was improperly prepared and told the waiter "why couldn't this be done the first time!". The waiter offered a complimentary desert we already planned on having a Spumoni Bomb of course they were out. I get busy nights but no water refills, long wait for dinner, order incorrect, lousy food. We had a huge family party back in December and food and staff were amazing . They were all the old owners staff, was considering another large function this Summer for a 90th birthday unfortunately this is no longer the welcoming delicious family dinner restaurant we once loved. Very disappointed. Donna and Joe Madarese read more

Great service, delicious pasta, and the best espresso martinis. Casual, friendly ambiance. We will definitely be back! read more

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Depends on who is cooking and what you order. I will never order the Sicilian pizza again. Had to throw it out when we got back to NH.

New owners, unprofessional and the food is not the same. The owner is longer Italians which is a shame.

Don't go here if you are feeling fancy. This is the perfect little neighborhood Italian place that's old with personality. Antipasto: big ( for 3) and yummy. Salads : Fresh! Gnocchi: like made by grandma in your kitchen. My hubby loved his veal dish. I don't eat meat so I can't say Chocolate lava cake was sweet!!! It was my bday so it was allowed lol The young lady who served us was kind, with a beautiful smile, checked on us regularly and gave us space as well. Price was very reasonable! A win! We'll be back! read more

Excellent food, Excellent service, staff was wonderful. It's a cute place with a comfortable atmosphere. I had the grilled salmon with spinach and rice, it was the amazing! My husband had the homemade fusilli with sausage and my mother had the Cheeseburger and French Fries. All of our meals were absolutely delicious! We are looking forward to going back! read more

If I could give it 0 I absolutely would. As someone who has worked in the restaurant industry my entire life this place was an absolute disaster on what could have been its busiest night. it starts with my husband and i coming in for our 7:45 reservation, parking was tough tried calling 3x around 7:40 and the phone was off, okay no big deal it's a busy night totally understandable. we walk in and there are people waiting outside that have yet to check in, the inside? packed like sardines. not a host or host stand in sight to even check in reservations. embarrassing! It's valentine's day?? then on top of that there's a older host walking up and down stairs taking random people to tables! when i finally found the manager in her bright pink shirt to ask her about checking in and what the deal was with why no one was even able to check in for their reservations, i was met with an attitude! i understand you're busy however dont give me sass because you can't run a restaurant and clearly need help. By 8:15 and after watching many people leave after sitting and not being served, we decided enough was enough and ended up at El Tacuba which is never bad. This was beyond disappointing and i hope everyone else was able to come up with ulterior plans. read more

I've been holding work events here for years. The food is always delicious, the staff makes you feel like you are family, and the old school Italian American vibe is super charming. read more

Our favorite restaurant in the city! We were there a few weeks ago and can't wait to go back. We weren't sure what to order and our waitress, Karen, was so helpful in helping us decide! She practically knew the menu by heart and made many recommendations. I finally decided on the Chicken Orvieto with fusilli and my husband got the calamari with angel hair. They were both to die for!!! Karen was so attentive, making sure that our drinks were always refreshed and plenty of bread on the table. She was so friendly!! Ambiance was old school, but charming at the same time! Can't wait to go back. read more

Aways a delicious meal I have been going here for over 20 years and it never disappoints. I also have bocelli's cater all my family times and it's always a hit. read more

First time coming here and sad to say that our visit was disappointing and we will probably never visit again . For the price you pay the Portions are very small and have no flavor. chicken looked as if it had been boiled and thrown in a sauce (tendons and fatty chunks ). The service was horrible from the second we walked in. when given the reservation name they all looked around as if we were speaking a completely different language. (we speak english) i ordered a drink and the waitress completely dismissed my request and still put it on our bill?? the soda comes from a can and the water was served in a dirty cup with a bendy straw The appetizers were previously frozen mozzarella triangles with a jar sauce on the side. nothing seemed to be freshly made. i suggest working on your customer service and using fresh ingredients, your guest can taste the difference especially if they are italian (which most of medford is ) The only saving grace to the dinner was the cheesecake. read more

Last visit was a disappointment, hope the new owner is not cutting corners. Chicken Parm was awful , manager? was less than concerned.

My wife and I stopped in for a lunch date and were wonderfully surprised with everything. It's an old school Italian place that feels like it's always been there. Inviting with great food, special recognition goes to our waitress Anna who went above and beyond to give the entire time a personal touch. We'll absolutely be back. read more

The food was really good, I can't wait to go back. & there were soooo many options! I had the garlic shrimp appetizer then a seafood pasta, so yummy. read more

Great food and service. I love the Marsala and the chicken parm is amazing. My absolute favorite place in Medford.

Yummy, home style Italian food in a rustic, comfortable setting. Some of my family's favorites include the chicken parmesan, chicken marsala, and chicken piccata. Make sure you try their homemade fusilli pasta! The tiramisu, chocolate torte, and crème caramel (flan) are all tasty choices to round out the meal. read more

Upon entering the establishment I was filled with a sense of hope and wonder by the eclectic decor and the lively patrons. We were seated at a small table nearby a window that overlooked the busy street. I had researched the menu earlier in the day and had taken particular interest in their "Antipasti Italiano". I believed it to be a Mediterranean plate with an assortment of cheese, some olives, meats and maybe some bread. My assumption was incorrect. What laid before me was a bed of sadness. Frozen carrots, two (yes two) tiny blocks of what I think was cheddar, salami, two black olives and a watery, white, non descript vegetable that I think might have once been a cauliflower. This was only my appetizer. Dinner was worse. I ordered gnocchi believing it would be gnocchi (the delightful potato based Italian dish) No. The moment this stuff passed through my lips and came into contact with my tastebuds I felt like I was wearing a MAGA hat. The gnocchi was so starch ridden that I shuttered and realized that I may have just stumbled on the recipe for the mortar to build a border wall. Please dear lord. Make Italian restaurants great again. Note: The waitress was a sweetheart and the house wine was drinkable. read more

Bocelli's - Plate of sadness - Italian Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Delicious food. Enjoyed the fruitti di mare and chicken florentine. Wonderful tiramisu. Our server, Wendy, was very nice.

Great service and food!! Veal chop Marsala with fresh pasta was delish! Also their shrimp & lobster risotto!! Love trying out their specials! read more

We drove 2 hours to come back to Bocelli's after 15 years and the food was just like we remembered, delicious! Our server, Wendy, was excellent, couldn't have been better! Thank you, Wendy! read more

Omg get the homemade bread! It's so ridiculously good! Also the soup, pizza and pasta are all delicious- this place is awesome! No complaints whatsoever read more

We have been to this restaurant twice, both in 2018. Been on a Friday evening and a Monday evening, and it wasn't an issue to get seated on both ocassions. They have a spacious basement seating area which isn't conspicuous if you enter the restaurant. Service is great and they have a large variety of Italian food on their menu to choose from. I'd say it's one of the best Italian restaurant in the area. They offer a few Italian beer selections as well - Peroni and Moretti. Must Try: Clam Casino Tortellini Carbonara Tarufo Tiramisu read more

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Ordered takeout, took 90 minutes. Uber eats driver took the wrong order. When I called the restaurant and asked for a refund the manager refused to do it right away, told me she was too busy, and hung up on me. Went to the restaurant (yes, I went down there) and she gave me attitude for 10 minutes until giving me a refund. Why is it so hard to give someone a refund who didn't get their food? I would stay away until they get a new manager. read more

Bocelli's is a great place to get authentic Italian food without going into the North End. They start you out with fresh baked scali bread and olives. There is also olive oil on the table to dip into the bread. We usually start with the antipasto. It isn't what I would consider a traditional antipasto, but it is very good. There is salami, prosciutto, provolone, artichoke hearts, and green beans. We always get the Italian dressing. For meals - I always go Chicken Parm with angel hair. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is just right. Wine pours are very generous, and drinks are priced very well. Make sure to get dessert to cap off a very good authentic Italian meal! read more

Burnt pizza waited a long time restaurant was empty Just terrible staff seem more anxious about getting a table then paying attention who was in the restaurant Waiting for to go order to arrive kept asking if we were going to sit in pay attention to the customer who was waiting for there to go order I was the only customer in the restaurant made me feel very uncomfortable I was not happy. Update beware for black flys in your food read more

Everything was PERFECT. I had the linguini with clams and the shrimp scampi pizza with lobster. OH MY GOD. I'm so glad I found a place close by that has amazing food, people and prices! Can't wait to go back. read more

Rules! Marinara sauce traditional!! All Italian American standards. Staff is old school locals so don't come here looking to get babied.

We've been going here for many years but a recent visit was disappointing. Portions very small and sauce watery and not like it used to be. Service was very slow despite the fact that there were not many tables filled for a Saturday night. The waitress was terrible! She must have had a cold and was sniffling which made me very uncomfortable. I'm over this restaurant! read more

Went there for dinner this week. They had no air conditioning! How can a restaurant operate that way. The food was great. I felt so bad for the waitress, she was very sweaty. Will never go there in summer again. read more

Not good at all. The food and service were not good. They forget our calamari., never put it in. Our dinner never came out and one waitress was already dropping off the check . When our dinner finally came out it came out one at a time for a party of 6. My niece found a sticky note under her pizza.I got the tortellini which was cold and didn't taste good. I understand it was a busy night but come on 3 waitress to one table Will never go back read more

Bocelli's in Medford is as the French would say " Une des meilleures tables, vaut le voyage ". Or, "Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey". It truly was. Atmosphere? Old school Italian charm with a family style vibe. The waitresses act like relatives and sit down with you if you're having trouble deciding letting you know their favorite dishes. I had no trouble deciding. If Pork Chops with Vinegar Peppers is on the menu, they're mine. It was the best version I've ever had. I relished how the tangy vinegar peppers cut the fattiness of the perfectly cooked chops. The rosted potatoes were fork scrapingly.crunchy on the outside and creamy mashed potato fluffy on the inside. My girlfriend got the Chicken Marsala, and even though she said mine was better , I believe she was fibbing. Even the mushrooms burst with that sweet Marsala wine goodness. It's your choice of a half dozen different homemade pastas.The overstuffed cannolis were freshly piped and dipped in chocolate chips. I saved the first item I tried for last because of its brilliance. The house made bread was absolutely devine. Trust me, you'll ask for more. I'm already planning next visit. read more

The new owner was horrible; she wouldn't accept my gift certificate with a remaining balance slightly under $50 for a pizza & 2 cannolis. She told me she's operating under a new business name & no longerBocelli's...I pointed out that it was funny considering the pizza box says BOCELLI's. She offered to honor only half of my gift certificate which I said was ridiculous! She then offered for me to call the old owner Nick or his attorney to get my money back. I told her that's all figured out in the sale & she can call him & get it from him. She then said that the former owner Nick gave out thousands of gift certificates & she's not honoring them. I told her that's just not good patronage & tossed my gift certificate in her face & told her I WOULD NEVER GO BACK THERE AGAIN!! I thought the public should know. This once was a great Italian restaurant with a caring, sweet & respectable owner who treated everyone with courtesy and respect; now certainly it has changed with a young woman who clearly doesn't know anything about courtesy, respect & the restaurant business. Tina, service industry professional read more

Decided to try this place out since my friends and I were craving Italian food. I decided to order the carbonara (but instead of ravioli I decided to get it with linguini). We also ordered calamari for the appetizer and vanilla gelato for dessert. The calamari was crispy and it came with hot marinara sauce, which was good. The carbonara was alright. The vanilla gelato was mediocre, and I probably wouldn't order that again. I did like the ambiance of the restaurant. However, we did have to wait a while for the food. It also seems like there are a lot of regulars at this restaurant. I'm not sure if I would come back here again, but my experience was fine. read more

Bocelli's - Italian Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

First time me and my wife Friday afternoon food was great. Service was unbelievable friendliest waitress, and so funny Karen will be back with the rest of the family. read more

Neighborhood gem. Great Italian food Loved the atmosphere. Good alcohol selection. Recommend the chicken Parmesan

Recommend Ate here with friends and the restaurant had a relaxed and homey vibe. We ordered the rolled eggplant appetizer which was really delicious. I got the chicken parm with fresh made pasta, my hubby got the stuffed veal, and my two friends got ravioli with pink sauce. The chicken parm was pretty meh and the pasta that came with it wasn't that enjoyable. My husband said the veal was quite nice though. I definitely plan on returning to try the pizza because it looked really good. We also go the house Cabernet and it was an easy drinking wine. Overall 3.5 stars and for the cost I would say it was an okay value and I plan on returning at least one more time. read more

We ordered for takeout a Margherita pizza and asked them to put pepperoni on top of it. Instead, they loaded it with other cheeses, drowning the whole experience of eating a Margherita pizza. A Margherita should only have the slices of mozzarella, not every other cheese added to it. If we didn't know better, we would swear that it was already a pepperoni pizza, and then they decided to add the mozzarella, the basil and the tomatoes after somebody called for a margarita pizza with pepperoni on it. The tomatoes weren't cut appropriately, either. read more