Came here for Italian food and this place did not disappoint! First of all, our waitress (maybe Viola? Blonde lady) was amazing! throughout our stay, she made sure to help with baby by doing a little chitchat when she had the chance to. It definitely made us feel more welcomed, especially when being afraid to take a fussy baby in public. Thank you for that! Anyway, we ordered the calamari- it was light and delicious. Not too much batter which is good. I got the lobster ravioli. They were very thick and the ravioli was very chewy. They did not skimp on the lobster and I would recommend this dish! We also got the mushroom Pappardelle which was very flavorful. I'd come back again! read more

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We were a party of 20 for a group dinner. The apps were fine nothing too memorable but the main course was just ok. Nothing brilliant or something that has nothing to complain about. The eggplant was served on a bed of already roasted zucchini and carrots which didn't not blend well with this dish. read more

Casta Diva Restaurant - Eggplant parm - Italian Near Me - Northborough, Massachusetts

Last night my meal and Casta Diva was outstanding. The salad dressing was incredible topping the crisp lettuce. I have always enjoyed the lobster raviolies here but tonight they were outstanding. I always ask for the piccata sauce on top and you will def want to try it this way!! So much lobster meat that was truly enhanced by the lemon butter caper sauce. As always the service and ambiance was great!! Check out this hidden gem if you have not already!!! read more

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The food, the service, the attention to detail, the ambiance all exceeded expectations. Place is immaculate and anticipated our every need. Stand out servers Jenaire, Pam and the hostess Meggie all made us feel like we were their best customers. This was the best meal out that we've had in months. It's the total package. I don't know why it's not jammed. read more

Casta Diva Restaurant - Delicious and innovative cocktails too! - Italian Near Me - Northborough, Massachusetts

Where do I start. I have traveled many places and been to many restaurants this ones takes the cake. The service is appalling and to describe it as trash would be a compliment. The service at the door is held up by two children who acted like deer in headlights when I asked anything. We had a reservation for 8:45 and got seated at 9:31. No apology and we had to carry our drinks and menus to the new table. I must have missed the DIY section on the website where they have you experience being a server and make you pay to do it. I would suggest to people I dislike to go to this restaurant as a joke so they could experience the hilarious level of disfunction that goes on here. Also the stucco ceilings and plastic floors. I believe closing the doors permanently may be a sure fire solution to their issues. read more

Delicious food! Great ambiance! Great restaurant and underrated m. Very good mushroom pasta!!

Only come here if you're looking for significantly overpriced mediocre Italian food. Came here with a group of 9 on a Sunday night. We were one of two tables there for the entire time we were there. While the staff was polite and friendly, it took almost an hour for our food to be prepared. I ordered the haddock special, which apparently did not come with a side as I was charged extra for pasta. In fact, this might be the only Italian restaurant on the planet that doesn't include pasta in an entree. The menu does not present itself as al a carte style, but beware that you pay for each individual item on your plate. On top of the high prices, the food was bland, and one dish was even still frozen. Lastly, I have to point out the fact that there was a hefty credit card fee on our bill that was taxed with the rest of our food. I don't plan on coming back here. I can find much better Italian food in the area for fair prices. read more

Casta Diva Restaurant - Haddock special with gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Northborough, Massachusetts

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Food was really good! Risotto di Manzo and Pasta Alfredo with shrimps 100% recommend !

When empty bread board is still on the table when Sharing desert, empty glasses on table for way tooo long ... poor table maintenance. No lemon flavor in Chicken picatta , pasta not al dente! Def going to the north end next time the drive is worth it! Overall not impressed. Positive, nice music, place looks clean read more

First, the drinks are weak, and lime goes in rum and Coke not lemon. The food wasn't bad but highly overpriced for what you get. For me there was absolutely nothing on the menu that I would want to eat. A simple pasta dish for $32 would get me prime rib just a few miles down the street. And for the price I'd expect a little ambiance, we had to use our phone lights to read the menu; it was so noisy, with not a full room, that we couldn't hear each other across the table, and you could only hear the beat of whatever music they were playing. In all a $75-$90 anywhere else cost just over $200 here. We will never eat here again. read more

excellent food. I found the food and service so good and would recommend anyone looking for a really delicious meal to try this restaurant

Great food, great service, great view. We would be regulars here is we lived closer. read more

Poor Ken and the young girl who was the hostess, it was the most dreadful food I have ever tasted and seen, my special starter was all out of a can, if I knew it was seafood salad soaked in brine the muscles in it were all different colors, but I was told by the bartender that I had mistaken it for a clam, no sir the only clam is you, my mothers bruschetta was a shitty hot dog roll with low grade tomatoes with more garlic than Italy combined and a skimpy pour of shitty olive oil, what a joke. We returned both dished and Ken the legend came out and had a chat then made us a lobster roll and bluefin sashimi, these two dishes alone were classy, fully of flavor and looked like Michelin star quality. The mixed grill was a dogs dinner if at best, the veal was sliced so thin that when it got seared it dried up instantly the chicken was the same and my 3 shrimp must of dove out of the Sahara dessert in to the pan last week, cotton wool is more moist, the French fries were supposed to be truffle fries, they were not, my toes have seen more truffle, the garnish was 1" piece of rosemary that had been stabbed in to my poor dessert shrimps heart. All served on a nice soup bowl. My drink was flat when it arrived the second time because it must of been the first squirt out the tap from when it was cleaned. I have read amazing reviews of this place, but if Macdonald did Italian food it would smash them. The chef needs a lesson in cooking, the owners need to hire a chef who knows the basics and a head waitress or manager to work the pass. This place will struggle and probably be closed in a few months or year at best The ambiance when we walked in was like a funeral home with multiple tables and no one talking the music wasn't even on until I asked to put it on as we needed something to change the conversation of how bad this place was. Go to Olive Garden if you want italian read more

We had a great meal at Casta Diva on a Thursday night. I had veal with cavatelli and a fried goat cheese salad. Everything was very fresh and the veal dish had fresh herbs and was perfectly cooked. The food was priced well for what we got. I have been disappointed with many other restaurants lately but not with Casta Diva and I look forward to going here again. read more

Casta Diva Restaurant - Fried goat cheese - Italian Near Me - Northborough, Massachusetts

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Decided last minute to go to Casta Diva, with a friend, after an amazing manicure - so, all in all a great evening! My friend and I split the mussels with the white sauce - we literally wanted to drink it! Then we split the enormous bowl of Zuppa Di Pesce (or Fish Stew), was perfect to split, it was filled with haddock, calamari, mussels, shrimp, baby clams, and our choice of potatoes (could have chosen pasta) in a savory red sauce with a kick. We had to ask for spoons to finish to slurp up every last spoonful- it was just amazing! This meal should be on the menu! The last few times I've been, it's been incredible! Delightful! And the atmosphere (in the bar area) was pretty, cozy with great lighting - perfect for a romantic night out! Keep the chef you have - I will help you market if you want - because this restaurant is just not busy enough - and I can't believe it!!! People should be flocking here! I will be coming back again, soon, and next time with a group - so be prepared! Wish I took pics! My bad! read more

A surprisingly excellent meal. My Manhattan cocktail was icy cold and delicious. I had the Caesar salad, which was crisp and flavorful, and precut into bite sized pieces. My main course was the chicken piccata over homemade cavatelli, with a wonderful butter, lemon, caper sauce. The La Crema Chardonnay was a tasty accompaniment. Thumbs up to my waiter, Clevis, who was attentive, friendly, and super prompt with everything. read more

Fantastic restaurant. Service was great, Wine choice was great, appetizer was great. Ravioli w/mushrooms as well as ravioli special were fantastic. read more

Awful. Over priced food. Fairly confident that nothing is fresh. Meaning when we ordered mussels, they came out of the shell already as if they were defrosted from a bag. Artisan flatbread for $26 is literally a piece of flatbread I could buy at market basket for $3. The meatballs were definitely frozen from a bag, cut in half and put on a grill to appear as if they were homemade. They will tell you the pasta is fresh but it is not. Nothing about our experience warranted $90 a person. Nothing. read more

I like this place a lot. First and foremost the food is well prepared, tasty and plentiful. I had Veal Saltimbocca with a homemade parpadelle that had a very nice sage seasoning. Large filets of veal and prosciutto. I demolished my plate - nothing left. This is old-school, honest Italian food. Every bite was better than the next. Secondly, the service is friendly and pleasant and the ambiance is intimate and attractive. Its a suburban restaurant so its not fancy but it certainly was a comfortable setting. We found our server and the owner to both be very engaging in an authentic way - maybe they were enjoying us as much as we were enjoying them. I think its important to "give good customer." We are already plotting our next visit. read more

Horrible staff, Horrible service , only decent thing was the food . Everything else about this place was regrettable. Got our orders wrong and manager could've cared less, he should be reevaluated as the manager for lack of regard towards anything we said. read more

A beautiful setting along the water, and truly delicious food; Casta Diva serves with sincere care and warmth. Our servers Amanda and Max were informative and attentive, keeping our water glasses full and our needs met with a smile. We would absolutely go back to soak in another calm summers night, explore more of the authentic Italian menu, and enjoy some the nicest dining this side of the north end. read more

Great food and atmosphere. The drinks and dishes were very unique and fresh. The interior lighting was quite dim and servers were not in a rush. There is an outdoor deck with patio heaters that has great views of the abutting pond. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu! read more

Great food. Great service from Klaidi. Nice cocktails too. As always. We are repeat customers. This secret place deserves to be shared with others! read more

What a gem! Casta Diva works for a date night, a group celebration, or a family dinner out. The atmosphere is lovely -- all very fresh, up-to-date, and welcoming. Service is professional, friendly, and perfectly timed. And now -- on to the food! Casta Diva Risotto is a satisfying dish of shrimp, parma ham, prosciutto, and artichoke hearts -- creamy, deeply flavorful, and a generous serving. The chicken picatta served over house-made cavatelli came bathed in a lemony, buttery sauce and, again, a generous portion with very tender chicken. Their menu of cocktails included a holiday mule that showed the deft hand of the bartender and the wines by the glass included a La Crema Chardonnay that paired perfectly with our meal. Can't wait to go back and hope you'll give it a try because this place deserves to become a destination spot. read more

Sad I didn't find this place sooner! Great service and even greater food/drinks. I got the pollo arrabiata with homemade cavatelli for an entree and fried calamari and brushcetta for our apps. Yum! Chicken was very juicy and tender. Fried calamari was perfectly breaded and seasoned. Brushetta was light and flavorful. For desert we got the pecan gelato and tiramisu. You honestly can't go wrong with either, but my favorite was the gelato. Specialty cocktails were strong and refreshing. Ambience is nice. They're located right on the water and have a cute little patio outside. Very peaceful! They also have event rooms and plenty of parking. Perfect place for lunch with the girls or a date night. Will be back again soon! read more

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I have been living in Marlborough for the last 5 years. How did I not discover this place sooner! The food here is amazing. Service can be a little slow and the dining room is a bit chilly but the food will make me come back. This is definitely my new go to place. read more

We didn't have a very good time at the restaurant. We arrived at 4:30 and ordered at 4:45. Our food arrived at 6:30. My child ordered something and when she got it we saw that there was a lot of red pepper even though it didn't say that on the menu. The waiter that we had was wasn't great and wouldn't listen to what we wanted. For countless times we told her that we wanted the kids food to come first when she told us it was ready but it didn't come. After all of our food came she told us there was no steak and 2 people ordered it. What we didn't understand was that why she didn't tell us before. We sat outside and it was very nice. It was very kid friendly and it is right next to a lake. I want to give my compliments to one of the waiters who was very nice to us. read more

We go here often. Great people working together to serve excellent food! The homemade cavatelli is a must, as well as the bruschetta, and spinach and artichoke dip. I usually get the same dish, haddock picatta. My date usually tries something different, all are excellent. They have an expanded outdoor area too! read more

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Great spontaneous dinner. Started with a Caprese salad, house salads with a delicious house dressing. For entrees, my hub had fresh cavatellli with portabello mushrooms. I had salmon picatta with tortellini. Both were delicious. Great service from the moment we walked in. Jess, our waitress, was helpful and engaging. We'll definitely go again soon! read more

Dinner on Saturday night. Everything was Excellent. The chicken Picatta was tender and delicious. Chicken parm was too, with the house made pasta. The service was impeccable and the bartender made terrific drinks. read more

Had a great experience here! The staff was great. We never waited for a thing. We had an appetizer and dinner and everything was great! I had the veggie lasagna and it was the best I have ever had. The whole thing was cooked perfectly. The restaurant has a great little view overlooking the water. read more

Casta Diva Restaurant - Vegetable Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Northborough, Massachusetts

Thank you so much for accommodating us on Valentine's Day with the larger menu options you gave us! My boyfriend and I both finished our entire meal & bottle of wine, everything was delicious read more

Home made pasta was delicious! The view was also beautiful. Definitely recommend and will be back.

Delicious! Had the eggplant parm and was amazing! My husband and I enjoyed a great meal with nice atmosphere. read more

Heard good things about the food; not so good things about the service. Pretty bad service reviews, actually (on Yelp). Decided to try it anyway for the food. Arrived a few minutes early for our 6:30pm reservation for a party of 3 on a Friday night. Place not that busy yet. Requested outdoor seating. Were given the only table on the deck without an umbrella, staring into the setting sun. There was one empty table with an umbrella, but it was Reserved- as if the people who reserved it specifically requested an umbrella. Right. Sat there for 20 minutes with no acknowledgement whatsoever by anyone on the wait staff. No eye contact at all. Not even a "be right with you". There were 4 or 5 other tables occupied on the deck and being served - sporadically. Got up and walked out, stopping briefly to tell the hostess we were leaving, and why. Received a half-hearted "I'm sorry". Went to Linguini's in Marlboro. Great food. Outstanding service. Great prices. Good portions. Casta Diva should send their wait staff to Linguini's to see what great service is. read more

This was my first time here and it was a great experience today with a couple veteran friends. The food was amazing and fresh and the service was great too. read more

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We went back this past weekend and the service was much improved. They got the menu issues straightened out. We had four dishes with house and Caesar salads. All the food was great. Our waitress was attentive and the food came out in time. There were some very minor service issues and after reading the other recent reviews they don't seem to have it completely figured out yet, but they are getting their. read more

Great food!!!. We sat outside, and the view was unbelievable!!!. Staff was great , and very attentive. Food was out of this world. We will be back again. Do yourself a favor and try this place out.:-) read more

Casta Diva Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Northborough, Massachusetts

Had a delicious meal here tonight while it rained on the pond outside. We were seated immediately and soon had a nice plate of foccacia to eat while selecting our meal. I had a super creamy and cheesy gnocchi dish and my wife had the duck carbonara. Both were delicious. Each came with a salad/soup. We picked the kale and spicy tomato. Also delicious! Between bread, our dishes and soup, we were stuffed. We heard that others had a hard time during the Fri/Sat dinner rush last week. The soft opening wasn't supposed to get viral like that! For us on a Thursday everything was easy and great. My only concern is that the price point seems just a tad off. Entrees are $18-28. I feel like it's just a tad too high for the area, but they are trying to bring a finer diner experience. The problem is that the restaurant isn't white table appearance or service. Would I splurge to eat here on occasion for their tasty meals? Sure. But hard to justify it on the regular. read more

Excellent food! HOWEVER, there was a smell of dirty water pervading the dining area, and our server was less than stellar. She failed to tell us the specials of the day, did not offer soup instead of salad with the entree, and she disappeared for a long time when we were ready to order. But, as I said, the food was very good and it made up for the other problems. Easy enough, get your meals to go! read more