Traditional ambience, full menu, and intimate setting; overall a good find in Worchester. Staff was friendly, welcoming, and the wait staff met each request with a smile and a "yes" or "let me check". When something was not enjoyed, she offered options and removed it from the check. Although this isn't important to some this is crucial for my dining crew as it shows management empowering their staff! I would make an appointment for large groups, most tables are for 2-4 but they are amicable and accommodating in moving furniture. For a party of four two hours before closing, we had no wait and on my second visit for a party of two mid dinner shift we waited less than ten minutes. Food was delicious, brought to the table hot, and large hearty portions. My only request would be fresh made pasta and a bit more dimension in seasoning. read more

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A last minute decision after picking up a family friend at the bus station at 7:00 pm. Checked Yelp before we went, it had 4+ rating. It Lived up to expectations. Swordfish, lasagna, pasta bolognese were great. Good wait staff, good portions, reasonable prices. A winner with free valet parking I seek family owned restaurant as they care about their customers This is one of the read more

Everything was great! The food was so delicious, our waitress was amazing. The ambiance was perfect. The only thing I can say is that I suggest a reservation. Everyone knows it's good so the wait was a little long but totally worth every minute!! read more

We celebrated my nephews graduation here the night before his graduation ceremony. The service was fantastic, the apps were delicious, everyone enjoyed their entrées, and right down to dessert and espresso after. We enjoyed every minute. read more

I had the Maiale Saltimbocca "14-ounce double-cut pan-seared pork chop". While it was good it was hardly 14oz. If this is written on the menu I expect 14 oz. I could not have been more than 8. At the $30 price tag it's the most expensive pork chop I've ever had. I would not go back here. The pollenta its served with taste like corn gruel formed into a square, why anyone would serve that is beyond me. read more

One of my favorite Italian places in Worcester. They're in a great location a little away from the busy spots in Worcester. We started with calamari and then We got the pesto pasta and the rolled lasagna. We finished with some tiramisu. My #1 for Worcester. Cannot wait to go back again read more

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Great place,family owned, high quality Italian cuisine. Had an awesome experience ! Terrific waiters, very attentive.

I really wanted to love this restaurant. We went for my birthday, as a party of four. The 2 dinner salads were fresh and our guests enjoyed them. The pasta dishes were not what I expected. The texture and flavor suggested they been precooked and reheated for us. The fish in my dish was previously frozen, not fresh as described in the menu, and overcooked. The staff were great - friendly and attentive. It was mixed for us. Maybe it was an off night, but it wasn't what I was expecting based on the reviews. I might try it again in the future. read more

Food and ambiance were wonderful. In particular, the burrata, shrimp with voka, and apple bread pudding were all great. Plus the valet parking was super helpful. The only complaint I have is the shrimp weren't completely deveined. read more

Mare E Monti - Gamberi alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Great gluten free options! Great ambiance but can get crowded and noisy. The place is darkly lit at night so not very family friendly. The food was amazing and I will be back! read more

Amazing little hole-in-the-wall place. The gnocchi was incredible... the sauce was what sold me. It was so wonderfully rustic, it tasted like something my grandma would've made me. Almost made me cry. Desserts, service, and perfectly intimate ambiance were all just the cherries on top of a phenomenal cake. Will be coming back here for sure. read more

My nephew and I came here the other night for dinner as were in the mood for Italian food and this place is the highest rated in the area and came highly recommended from an employee at Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company. Overall, it was a great experience. The service was great and the food was good. I ordered the Capesante (Scallops) Piccata which was very good. The portion was huge which was an unpleasant surprise there was so much Risotto. The Calamari Fritti was also good with some very spicy peppers. I'd definitely return. read more

The food was fantastic and my to go order was very prompt. Can't wait to go back and sit down and enjoy a meal there.

Yo dawg, I heard you liked Italian food. Let me give you advice as a Korean person who's unqualified to give advice on Italian food. This place is bomb. Overpriced a tad, but they're bomb. Trendy and great atmosphere, but loud. I brought Italian friends from NYC and they all loved it so let's go by that. I recommend the calamari, homemade gnocchi, and the pappardelle. Get a meatball on the side... it's like $3. Don't you have $3? read more

Omg so delicious!! Had eggplant parm, pasta with rosa sauce, my friend had pasta and a meatball, probably the best Italian food in the area. Homemade pasta!! *chef's kiss* Sexy ambience too. Great spot to take a date who wants to food coma and chill read more

Overpriced and underwhelming. Mare y Monti used to be a fantastic italian place but they have gone down hill. We went for the first time in a few years and the food was overpriced and not good enough to justify the price. We ordered the lasagna which was gummy and mushy and the mushroom ravioli which was good but for $24 they gave you 6 small ravioli swimming in a pool of sauce. Pasta and mushrooms are cheap I just can't understand why they skimped on that dish and sent out an entree that was barely bigger than an appetizer. During the meal our table was bumped by servers running by constantly until we moved it ourselves. It was also insanely loud in there. It was all very disappointing and I don't think we'll be back. It's a shame because they used to be great. read more

Mare E Monti - 6 raviolis the plate is 90% cream sauce - Italian Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Came here for dinner last night-- it was delicious. Bolognese, Marsala, and beet salad were excellent. The almond cake is exceptional do not forget to get this!!! Amazing!!! read more

Absolutely delicious! Homemade Italian food! Everytime we come here the food is amazing. Parking is hard due to being on a neighborhood but they do offer valet. The drinks are great! The waitress and waiters are very hard working! It can be loud if it is busy because it is open area so if your looking for a quiet place then this is not the place. I can tell you the food is top notch! Visited again last night, celebrated my husbands birthday and everything was great! read more

The service was exemplary. The food was excellent. One star nocked off due the noise level. All of the dining walls are hard brick, wallboard. The restaurant was busy so the noise constant. If I could knock off 1/2 star it would be because the herbed olive oil with bread used a bland olive oil. If they want to take the noise the could hang Italian inspired tapestries on the walls. I suspect that they wouldn't want to do that. read more

Everything about Mare E Monti's was superb. The quaint North End Boston atmosphere, impeccable service and delicious food will bring me back here every time I'm in Worcester. read more

We have eaten at a lot of Italian places..we loved this place. Not much to look at from the outside and the neighborhood is well meh...but once you walk in you are transformed. Our waitress was nice and attentive, the food served prompt, and the price very reasonable for the quality. I had the eggplant with home made noodles. Slight upcharge but they're the meal. Highly recommended. My wife had the chicken parm and she loved it. Ordered up the house Chainti and wow ..it was fantastic. High recomend it. We will be going back...often. Reservation recommended. read more

Best authentic tasting Italian food in the area and a beautiful ambiance for a good date night

We were visiting from out of town and wanted Italian. We were not disappointed, the food, drink and ambiance were fantastic. I would highly recommend the Frutti Di Mare and coconut cake. The waiter was also very attentive. read more

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The staff were welcoming and responsive to our requests. The food was authentic, fresh, and simple. A must try!

Very busy restaurant. Extremely delicious and authentic Italian food. Only issue was the parking due to its obscure area but it is what it is... they have free valet to offset the issue. And FYI for management your valet staff (the 2 brothers) were VERY POLITE. Haddock soup in red sauce with clams, shrimp and mussels was insanely good. Calamari and tuna carpaccio apps were solid. Beet salad very clean. Service top notch. Highly recommended and will definitely return. read more

Small family run business with tasty traditional dishes. Make reservation to be sure you can be seated. Double Tuscan wine is superb.

Oh my Mare e Monti. You are a little gem in an unexpected neighborhood in Worcester. I was craving some authentic Italian, and you hit the spot. Came here for the first time tonight. Was thinking about chicken parm, but saw reviews for the veal parm and got sucked in. It was quite tasty for sure. The red sauce is clearly a labor of love, and the veal was tender and perfectly breaded. I wanted a cabernet to go with it, but they were out, so I picked a Merlot instead. They do the wine at the right temperature for the best flavor. The indoor atmosphere is really nice and the staff were great. There is no parking lot, so you have to find a spot along the street. I guess my only thought is that for $26 I figured I would have some to take home. It was a good sized piece of veal, but no problem finishing it. Maybe if it came with a small salad or something? Or a bit more pasta? It was very good. But I probably wouldn't spend that again. read more

Mare E Monti - The veal parmigiana! - Italian Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Wow, was this fantastic! We're not from the area, so I had no idea what to expect of this non-descript building seemingly in a residential area. But wow, service was great. Ambiance was great. And the food was fantastic! I would recommend the lasagna, and the tableside pasta. Bellisimo! read more

Italian cuisine at its best! Beautifully prepared food. Absolutely delicious. Lovely restaurant with excellent wait staff. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Very nice people. Food is good but not great. Too pricy. No private parking lot but valet only

Absolutely amazing!! Best pasta and the salmon was delicious. Service was excellent and I love the ambiance.

Absolutely delicious. Started with the Tonno Carpaccio, Burrata con Speck e Rucola, and a scallop special appetizer. The carpaccio was incredible (and I don't normally eat raw tuna) and the Burrata plate came with huge pieces of meat. For meals we got the Bolognese, Lasagna, & Linguine con Polpette combo. The homemade pasta was cooked to perfection & the bolognese sauce was creamy & full of flavor. We got a variety of desserts as well and the coconut cake was absolutely hard to beat. 10's all around & will be back to Worcester just for this place! read more

Very expensive for microwaved food. It use to be great, now very mediocre. Not impressive anymore. Worcester deserves better.

Enjoyed the setting very much. Cozy spot hidden away from the hustle of downtown. Valet service and great food and wine. Highly recommended.

first of you definitely need a reservation, and even then there may be a wait and there's a good reason for it and frankly well worth it... this place is in a frankly weird location... but it's awesome food was awesome A+++ service was also A+++ read more

Tucked into a Worcester neighborhood, this Italian gem is no secret by the looks of the crowd tonight. Make sure you get a reservation because they book up fast on the weekend. Valet parking is available. Small bar and jammed waiting area while dodging waiters and waitresses rushing orders to the eager diners. The veal Parmesan was incredible. Covered my plate and my penne pasta. Perfect thickness, crunch, taste. The mushrooms and sauce of the chicken Marsala also good. read more

Absolutely love this restaurant! Complimentary valet parking, beautiful restaurant, perfectly lit for an intimate meal. The food was incredible, from the bread and roast garlic olive oil to the entrees. The Spaghetti al Formaggio Parmigiano was to die for! My husband was very happy with his Frutti de Mar as well. We are dying to go back! Reservation definitely suggested, small restaurant. Was very busy. Well priced, a little on the higher side but the portions, service, parking, and atmosphere made it WELL worth th read more

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I'm Italian and I've been to Italy, so I'm hard to please when it comes to American Italian restaurants that bread-and-fry everything and think pasta needs to be under everything. It's not bad--it tastes good enough. But this is the type of Italian food that makes you fat, not what you get dining out in Sorrento. I'd give it a pass on the fact that it's better than most others, but the popularity of this place and the size of the restaurant means noisy meals--and not the Italian-type of noisy, either. You won't be able to hear the person across from you. Not really worth the difficulty of finding parking. There's better stuff in Worcester... but I'm glad people would rather go here because it means I can find a better dining experience with less wait elsewhere. read more

Top notch dining experience! Went with three others and everyone's food was fantastic, I had one of their daily specials, scallop over risotto... some of the best Italian food I've had in a while. I warmed up with a lobster bisque which sported a subtle but impactful flavor. Their bread was decent and the olive oil was tasty. Will be eating again in the near future! read more

My wife and I had dinner here last night. She had the chicken Marsala and I had the chicken parm which is my go to when ever I try a new place. Pasta was al dente on both dishes. Chicken parm was breaded well and had a nice crunch. Marsala was really flavorful and had a nice consistency to the sauce. Bread with confit garlic was awesome and the server was great. Definitely a new regular for us! read more

Mare E Monti - Chicken parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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