My sister and her boyfriend have dubbed this "their favorite local spot" so when my parents and I visited town to visit them, we were very excited to try. The team was so friendly and the dishes were some of the best Italian I have ever had-ranks alongside our favorite spots in NY, DC and Baltimore. I can't wait to visit again so we can go to "our family's favorite local spot". read more

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parking is street. booked a table for saturday lunch the night before. credit card is charged $25 to hold and they'll take it off your bill. we ordered the soup of the day, chicken and vegetables, caprese, the trio ravioli, seafood pasta, and a couple of cappuccino. soup was nice, was accompanied with bread. very comforting bowl of soup. seasoning come through each bite. the more i ate it, the more i realized it was just a little bit on the salty side for me. caprese was very fresh, all the ingredients were really fresh. the mozzarella is the denser type. my ravioli plate was great. a good size, you can taste the freshness of the ravioli dough. my favorite was the cheese. there were corners of the ravioli that were a bit al dente. the seafood pasta was not at its best. the seafood served was fishy, not fresh. when the plate was brought out you could smell the unsavory fishiness. i personally wouldn't have serve the seafood at home if it gotten to that stage. for dessert we got the crème brûlée and mango panna cotta. we loved the crème brûlée. the shell was nice and hard, flavor was good. the panna cotta was a bit dense for our own personal liking. i got one cappuccino at the start of the meals and a second one during dessert. second one was a lot stronger than the first. both were good. the restaurant should update their menu to reflect the correct pricing. menu shows $3 and was charged $4.95, doesn't leave a good taste when that happens. for carry out, we ordered the chicken pesto and italian sandwich, both very good. all the ingredients were flavorful and really fresh. the rosemary they include on each sandwich is a really nice touch. it's actually a fresh (not dried) cut of a rosemary branch. i took it and infused it with olive oil at home to accompany the sandwich. happy to return and try other dishes. read more

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" Mama Mia " The food here is tasty , fresh and did I mention delicious. The prices and portion sizes are good . I was surprised they were so generous on their portion sizes. The service is ultra friendly. The vibe warm and welcoming read more

A hidden gem. Delicious food, lovely staff and talented, personable owners. Everything is homemade and quite tasty.

We had a terrific experience at From Scratch! We were warmly welcomed into the cozy dining area by such friendly staff. The food already smelled delicious! We had a bread basket with an amazing oil dip. The chicken noodle soup of the day came in a large cup and was hot and so perfect for a winter night. We also shared the 4 meatballs with lots of parm cheese on top, so good!! For our entrees we had the chicken parmigiana and the pasta bolognese. Both were incredible and came with fresh pasta. We will definitely be returning for more delicious dishes since there are so many more to try on the menu. What a neighborhood gem! read more

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New to Oak square. Nice addition to the neighborhood. My favorite is the Caprese Salad and the Tiramisu. The presentation of the Fruitti di mare was appetizing . The carbonara was presented well but it was not traditional. Signature Meatballs were ok. I would like to try the artisan pizza next time. It looked like they get a lot of orders. They are take out but you can dine in. The ambiance was clean modern-and casual. No restrooms. Staff was nice. read more

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Beautiful restaurant. The owner and her husband are great people. The servings were perfect and everything tasted fresh. This family eatery is worth your money and worth the effort of their 'reservation by call only' style. read more

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10/10!!! If you love italian food, not going here would be a crime!! Can't stress it enough - this is the best Italian food in the Boston area. Blows all of the North End restaurants out of the water by MILES. Lobster Rav, Buff Pizza, Tiramisu, and Chicken Parm were all PERFFFECTION!! As someone who frequently has traveled to Europe & is also a foodie - this is the bar. The service was beyond nice & we got all of our stuff quickly! You could feel the authenticity. It's a cute place, went there for a casual-nice-ish date. read more

From Scratch - pizza Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza - A Margherita pizza with melted cheese, tomato sauce, and basil leaves is placed on a wooden tray on a patterned table at a restaurant. - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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If I could leave more than 5 stars I would. Delicious food. Fresh salad, bruschetta was delightful and homemade pasta and Bolognese was wonderful! read more

From Scratch - Tagliatelle Bolognese - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I love the food here! Authentic Italian food and friendly service. You can watch them prepare the food while you wait! read more

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I had some family friends come into town. I took them here rather than the North end! The food is delicious, and the husband wife combo that runs this place are the sweetest people. The atmosphere is great- It's a small place, and you can see the kitchen! It helps you appreciate the hard work that goes into serving fantastic Italian food. I love their bruschetta, and they make a fantastic vodka mojito. I love good food, but I love family businesses more so- I love this place because it has both! read more

The service was great and attention to our wishes was superb. We asked for spice and the chef came to our table to get clarification on the level of spice. She was lovely. Thank you for a great meal and good vibes. read more

I love it when food makes me happy and the food From Scratch made me very happy today. I find this place a little frustrating that. they don't have a website and they don't offer Delivery . I hope that is something they will consider in the future because if they offered delivery, I could see myself ordering from them once or twice a week The place is small but very clean and very nice the people extremely nice and friendly and accommodating . I ordered the seafood pasta in a light tomato sauce. It was loaded with shrimp, mussels , and calamari. it was such a large portion at a very reasonable price that I brought some home and while I'm still full, I'm thinking of going and finishing It was that good . my friend ordered the salad with salmon. It was a large piece of salmon, well cooked and seasoned perfectly and she cleaned her plate. It's just really good. They had some interesting pizzas that I'm dying to try and they also offer cheese pizza but it's not on the menu which I think is odd. I hope more people give this business a chance they will definitely come back and it would be a great addition to the Allston Brighton neighborhood. read more

From Scratch - seafood with pasta with red sauce - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Actually 3.5 stars. Although reviews here mentioned great service, those staff must have had today off, as we didn't experience what we expected. Pleasant but green waitress - took 10 min to bring water. Ran out of eggplant so no rollatini. Frutti di mare was ok but a paltry amount of seafood. Bolognese was pretty good. Carbonara was ok but only had a few tiny pcs of bacon sprinkled on top. Portions were small. Flavors ok, no bread served. We prefer Sweet Basil... read more

The food is amazing, my favorite is the pesto panini. The presentation matches the taste. My third time

As always, From Scratch delivered excellent food and friendly service. Truly a hidden gem in Boston. The asparagus saffron risotto was rich, comforting, and delicious and the chicken parmesan with homemade pasta was as good as we hoped it would be. We tried the tres leches for dessert, and it was delicious (with a maple-forward flavor... like if pancakes and syrup turned into cake). Try the new cocktail menu... the blackberry margarita (pictured) is good, but we enjoyed the dirty martini and Mediterranean cosmopolitan at another recent visit. We are leaving the neighborhood soon, but this has been a mainstay of our time here and we are so disappointed to leave it behind! Hopefully we'll be back for another visit soon. read more

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The pizza is fresh and the toppings are fresh and delicious. The salad with their homemade citrus salad dressing was amazing! The people working there were very accommodating and pleasant. read more

I question the veracity of the Yelp reviews for this restaurant. We waited for 45 minutes without any food. We asked to prioritize the meal for our child before other apps or food. Nothing. We asked for soup. Nothing. We asked for bread. Nothing. We asked for apple juice. Nothing. We had to leave because there was...nothing. I've never had to leave a restaurant because of lack of food and service. Extraordinarily disappointing. read more

Yes!!! What a find! The food was delicious, all home made. From the bread dip sauce to the delicious salad dressing, to the crisp thin pizza, to the delicious chicken Parmesan, homemade tortellini, amazing saffron risotto, all was fantastic. To say nothing of one of the best tres leches I've ever had, and the service is excellent. This tiny restaurant with a beautiful big pizza oven from Italy is indeed a gem! And the owners/chefs are not just good at their craft, they're thoughtful, attentive and as sweet as can be. This will be our new go to place. I highly recommend this restaurant to all, and the menu has something for everyone of all ages and tastes. Even the menu is beautiful. Great place for a private party with a catered menu of your choice. read more

It's so rare when businesses nowadays actually make you feel welcomed and at ease to dine, but at From Scratch, hospitality comes effortlessly. From a helpful voice on the phone to immediately being welcomed when walking in, From Scratch offers a personalized experience by engaging with each customer. No joke, the second time I visited, they greeted me by my name. I'm obsessed with their Tres Leches!! However their blueberry/raspberry Panna Cotta is also insane. I mean you simply have to look at the detail that goes into this business! Special shoutout to Gentjan who is constantly exercising his creativity in cooking/baking, Elona who is detailed oriented and always such a positive energy, and Kiara who is attentive, easy to talk to, and always a friendly face to see! A wonderful restaurant and a beyond solid team. Check em out TODAY! read more

From Scratch - Pineapple / Lemon Panna Cotta - A yellow panna cotta with a faceted, geometric shape is served on a white plate, topped with cocoa powder. - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Fantastic option for authentic pizza in a great brick oven. Tired several dishes in addition to pizza (carbonara are my favorite) and everything was super good! The family that owns the place is fantastic too, very careful to make sure that the tables are set perfectly and that everybody has a great experience while dining or getting take out. read more

The aesthetic was nice and quaint, but service was lacking. Took 10 mins for server to come over and 40 mins for appetizer to arrive. Mind you, the establishment only has 6 tables so it shouldn't take this long to get service/food. The chicken parm was very good, and so was the cannoli. The arancini was a bit overcooked and the carbonara had a weird aftertaste. Overall, good to try but most likely won't be back read more

A hidden gem in Brighton! We think the pizza here is the best in Boston. It's our go-to spot in our neighborhood. Big portions, great service, reasonable prices, and a relaxed dine-in experience. It's really unpretentious but still high quality, which I think is great. It's very clearly a small business, where the owners are a family running the show. Can't emphasize enough how awesome this place is. I almost don't want to write this review so the word doesn't get out about how amazing this place is, but then again, the folks who run this restaurant should benefit from the excellent word-of-mouth they deserve. read more

Dropped in to From Scratch for a late dinner with a friend and restaurant was great! We had the ravioli sampler- 3 kinds of homemade ravioli- lobster, spinach/ cheese and ricotta all with 3 different sauces- wow fabulous. Has a Caesar salad which was large and great dressing. The bread is homemade with homemade tapenade- delicious! Organic wine from Italy was very good too at a good price. Try this new restaurant! Only suggestion would be to dim the lights a bit to create a nice ambiance. read more

Excellent Italian fare and warm hospitality at this local family owned and operated restaurant. I had the risotto Di mare , which was quite tasty! read more

Wow. So glad to find this true gem of a restaurant. The best chicken parm I have ever had. They make some of the pasta too. I am super picky about my pizza and this place does it right. It holds up well for next day warming. The couple who owns it are the nicest, most appreciative people. Very authentic food. We have now been about six times. Never disappoints. The desserts are all awesome too. Fairly priced. read more

The food is amazing every thing is made from scratch. I had the arancini porcini mushroom appetizer and it was absolutely delicious. I also had for my main course was asparagus saffron risotto and also absolutely delicious and then for dessert ended up having a tres Leche cake that was to die for. The service was really good as well very nice very polite on top of things very professional and the place looks beautiful. If you are looking for something good to eat give them a try they also serve organic wines and they are delicious. read more

The artisan pizza here is fantastic! It definitely feels like it's from scratch as advertised. The staff was super friendly. There is a small dine in area but I did takeout. The crust on the pizza was other worldly. I'll definitely be going back and sharing more about this gem. read more

From scratch is a rare gem, everything was made fresh -- from the bread and pasta to the sauces and desserts -- and you can taste the difference in every bite. It's a great touch that emphasizes their transparent, no-shortcuts approach to food. Food was absolutely exceptional. The house-made pasta is a standout -- rich, tender, and perfectly cooked. I tried the wild mushroom tagliatelle, and it was earthy, creamy, and full of depth. The wood-fired pizzas are also a hit, with a crisp, slightly charred crust and inventive toppings. Our server explained the menu with passion and helped us choose the perfect wine pairing. Courses came out at a nice pace, and we never felt rushed. read more

I love this place! The pizza is the best! Owners and server are so nice. Food is so fresh.

As a fan of the plain cheese pizza, I had to call the restaurant to ask if they make them since there isn't one listed on their menu. The good news is they do, the friendly person on the phone explained that they figured they didn't need to list it on the menu given all the pizza places around here make them. I sort of get and don't get this logic, but doesn't matter, they have it and that's what counts. I also asked how much it costs, $13.99 if you are wondering, then ordered one for pickup. The pizza was 12" across and tasted okay. The cheese to sauce ratio was good but left little room for the cornicione (the crust edge around the pizza). Overall, the crust had a nice bite, crisp and sturdy. I probably won't order another plain cheese from here since I prefer one with a more substantial and pillowy cornicione. That said, the pizzas actually listed on their menu seem more artisan and I can see how tweaking this plain version would make a good base for them, so if you like quality toppings on your pizza, definitely give this place a try. Also got an order of the Signature Meatballs, which consisted of 3 large meatballs served in a red sauce, for Mr. Pickypants. He said they were tasty, would rate them a 7 out of 10. I will be headed back in the near future to check out the pasta dishes and will provide an update then... read more

From Scratch - Signature Meatballs $12.99 - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Fantastic food, lovely homely atmosphere. Lots of care goes into making the food. A really lovely addition to the locality. I would definitely recommend going here. Oh also very good sized portions. read more

Awesome new spot in Brighton, amazing panini and overall high quality spot. I also got the meatballs which were flavorful and covered in a good sauce. Owner was super friendly and the effort put into their food shows read more

From Scratch - Chicken Pesto Panini - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I usually do not write reviews, but I have to give this place some attention. By chance I was in the area and needed dinner for the kids, so I ordered pizza to go. In waiting for the pizza (which is now the kids' new favorite pizza), the owners (I assume) mentioned they make their own pasta. That alone would've gotten me through the door. Fresh pasta in classic dishes- not really much more needs to be said. They are very much traditional and very good at the classics (so far as I can tell, not being an expert). The carbonara was perfect and extremely creamy (of course they would likely be offended if you suggested they used cream to get it that way). The owners are very nice and really take a lot of pride in what they do- the kind of place that really should be getting a lot of attention for the right reasons. read more

First time going here, mom and myself wanted to try some great authentic Italian food and they did not disappoint!! First off want to say that the customer service here was nothing to scuff about, we were greeted immediately going in and they made us feel like family. Elona and Genti (owners) have truly outdone themselves and they are very passionate about the food they serve to you! We started with the bruschetta and I have to say that it was phenomenal, it contained its crunch from the bread as time went on, and I would have been satisfied with just the appetizer. However we also had mains, my mother had the seafood risotto which was spectacular and I myself had the carbonara which was amazing itself. The carbonara's pancetta was very crispy and went so well with the pasta that I wanted more! Highly recommend anyone who is looking for a nice hole in the wall spot that has great food and even better customer service! read more

Soooo good! I had the Mediterranean pizza, it was amazing, all the ingredients were so fresh. Will definitely be going back!