Got the eggplant appetizer. It was small for $8 but made well. Got a chicken parm which was lightly breaded and delicious with roasted peppers. The herbs in the breading was a nice surprise to this sandwich. I would come back and try out their pizza. Update: Tried their pizza and it is good but not great. Ordered twice and first time i got a sausage and pepper garlic pizza. The crust had a nice char which was good and flavorful but i thought the sausage came up short with barely any spices and herbs. The second time i tried the Sandy specialty pizza, again cooked good but very skimpy on the mushrooms. My review still stands at 4 stars out of 5 for this place. read more

We have been here quite a few times! In our opinion it is one of the best Italian restaurants in the city! It is mine and my wife's favorite!Plenty of parking,unlike the North End. Great service and the food is very very good! Try the short rib ravioli!!! OMG Great and convenient location for us. read more

What a great visit today. I ordered a pick up order from their on line system. It was my first time and found quite easy. An email came back with the total and the time the order would be ready. And it would have been except for Murphy's Law. When I arrived the kitchen equipment was moved to have the hood clean. This had them behind the eight ball. They sat me down, provided me with water, and hussle the butts off putting the place back together. The whole time showing me nothing but kindness. I did get my chopped salad and grinder. They were awesome. Well worth the unscheduled wait. It was nice to watch the team work and patience they showed during a difficult time. If you want great food, meet great people, and a very clean place, Molinari is for you. Thank you for your kindness. read more

First time ordering at Molinari's, the stars are what made me want to order. They are very pricing and the pizza tasted good but was to crispy and burnt to really enjoy! read more

Molinari's - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Just finished eating here, and everything was really excellent. Their eggplant appetizer was the best eggplant I've ever had (usually I hate it, but this was delicious). We also had two pasta dishes which were both excellent. Next time we'll try the pizza. I feel weird having nothing bad to say, but honestly even the dipping oil for the bread was interesting and delicious. read more

Pizza is amazing, arancini the best around. Can't say enough about this place. Great, friendly staff. Parking isn't that easy but it's worth it. read more

We were in Boston for the Van Gogh exhibit and were looking for a place to have lunch not too far away. Trip Advisor suggested Molinari's and we were so very glad that it did. There were three of us and we all raved about the food. Following the suggestions of the waitress we started with their garlic bread with cheese. First of all the bread by itself would have been a wonderful lunch, but I am a bread freak. It was terrific. We ordered a bowl of fettuccine carbonara and a pepperoni pizza for all of us to share. Some of the pasta is store made, but this was an excellent imported pasta in a delicious sauce. The pizza was excellent. A fine crust baked to perfection with a tangy sauce and good spicy pepperoni. The pizza also had a generous amount of beautiful olive oil. Originally from Brooklyn, I crave a good oily pie. We would recommend this restaurant and I have marked it on my navigation for an easy return trip. read more

Terrific restaurant, I've had the pizza numerous times. My wife tried the pasta and she said it was outstanding.

Meat lover Pizza is the bomb!!!! Tiramisu could be a little bigger lol !!!! Overall I would return, but not a wow factor.... read more

Molinaris was a 5/5 experience for me and my group. I went yesterday with my girlfriend and best friend. Great vibes inside, nice decor and seating. Very welcoming. Our serve was so nice and helpful and kind. I wish I could remember her name. As to the food. Amazing! We shared to Bocco pizza. To die for. My friend got mussels which he said were amazing and cooked perfectly. For my entree I for pasta al a vodka with chicken. Piping hot upon arriving to the table. And absolutely amazing. North end quality Italian right here in Dorchester. My girlfriend got Lobster scampi which she enjoyed very much. Hearty portions of lobster too. Her only complaint was that the sauce was too oily, which was her nick picking to the core if we were to have any sort of complain. But we all thought our experience was amazing. Will definitely be back here again! read more

In Dorchester and looking for fresh, authentic Italian food? Check out Molinari's. This quaint, extremely popular spot is in the midst of a much need expansion. Don't worry though it will not interfere with your dining experience. If you want to dine in I suggest making a reservation. read more

Good food. They have gotten better every year since opening and they've done a great job during the pandemic.

Have a feeling all the food here is amazing, considering how good their buffalo chicken pizza was. It really hit the spot for that buffalo chicken craving. More than one type of cheese and a perfect amount of sauce and toppings--recommend for pizza lovers! read more

I have received the WORST customer service in my life by the manager of this place. He should not be working in the hospitality industry. He completely ruined our night and I dont really care how thier food taste. I would never visit them again and will tell anyone I know in the neighborhood not to go there. This person was so rude. He was talking to our family with such disrespect , and even told us that he does not care if we leave and this is what we did. ONE STAR is one too many for this restaurant. read more

Pretty good! The pappardelle bolognese (14$+tax+tip) had very tasty fresh-made pasta. I wasn't a huge fan of the sauce, as it was a bit too sweet/oily for me, but it was solid. It was a little smaller than I'd have liked for the price. The sandy pizza (17$+tax+tip for 14") was quite tasty, with nice toppings. I really liked the crisp sage leaves on top. The crust was quite nice, though if it were a little more robust (less droopy) it would have been perfect. All around, I wouldn't make a special trip over to Dorchester for the food, but if you're in the area, I'd definitely give it a try. read more

The food and service is phenomenal , extremely busy good vibe food fresh and tasty everyone was very friendly and welcoming l would recommend this restaurant absolutely. read more

Great service, and delicious food! Really one of the best pizzas I've had in recent memory. Got the Sandy, I believe. Will be back for sure!

Pasta was disappointing, not al dente! Pizza is very good though, & they do change up menu with specials! Great atmosphere....

A neighborhood gem. The food is impeccable, the staff and service spot on. The wait for a table can be long but worth it

This place has a full service restaurant/bar which was super busy with good energy. We ordered takeout however, with 1 large reg cheese and 1 large 3 toppings pizzas that cost a little over $37. It was quite tasty, it has a unique smell and it does appear to be hand crafted with special attention to ingredients. I like that. My only draw back is that it is waaay too expensive considering the pizza's size! It was not a large. Still, I would visit again with my husband just for full the experience. read more

What a pleasure, on a beautiful Sunday afternoon with my family, to be transported back to Italy for one of my most memorable meals EVAH - Pumpkin Ravioli. Seriously, I did close my eyes & I was back on that piazza enjoying these pumpkin/ricotta pasta dumplings, seasoned perfectly, drizzled with herbed butter. Flavor explosion in every bite - just wonderful! What a dish :) Bottle of Cusumano Nero suggested by our attentive staff member Brendan (when our 1st choice wasn't available) - terrific partner to this meal. Wine was a little pricey, I'll admit. The setting is welcoming, comfy, & straight-forward. The quality of the offerings was a total, well received surprise. Kudos to the Chefs - I can't wait to return! read more

My wife and I ate there Sunday tonight. Caesar salad and pizza with caramelized onions and spinach topping was the most excellent we have had in a long time. Chuck Fazio/Anne Marie Brady Quincy, MA read more

Great food! Highly recommended! Appetizers, pizzas and sandwiches were all delicious. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Best restaurant in Dorchester, great atmosphere, incredible food, awesome staff. Everything I've had on the menu is great, especially the arancini. read more

Neighborhood joint. Hectic and alive til late Friday. The people know. Tried the buff chix pizza. Right blend of the toppings throughout the pizza and buff sauce/red sauce ratio. Crust was thin and required hand support. If you don't enjoy this than gtfo. Waitress was enthusiastic about this item and that is a nice way for service to enhance the experience and get customers in the right mindset. I love when this happens. If it triggers biasing, I don't care. Looking for a real experience rather than being cold and calculating. Bonus side topping I've never seen before is a cool plus and maybe a pleasant surprise if you choose to go here 1st time. read more

Molinari's - Buffalo Crunchy Chicken Pizza (Large) - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Always a solid spot for local Italian eats. The chicken parm sandwich is definitely the best deal on the menu. Also the meat lovers pizza, chicken wings, and chicken broccoli pasta never disappoint read more

We live close enough to come here often. Great food, but annoying that they no longer do full size pizzas! Recommend the pizza or sub, although pasta dishes are pretty good too. read more

The first time I visited Molinari's I believe they just served pizza and it was good. I haven't been back for a few months and their menu has expanded. The pasta was amazing !!!!! (Carbonara to be exact) cheers to the chef !! read more

Local popular spot that is always crowded . The takeout wait is about an hour , We've ordered a few times and I think the food is just average , not worth that wait. read more

Everything is always very good. Newly have tried saltimboca and squash blossoms. Both delicious but the squash blossoms are a very small portion for the cost. My only ongoing complaint is they always forget something. Every single time. Last time I went in because they forgot an item (that they had called me with a question about modification). They said they thought they were swapping the item for plain bread. That would be understandable but I got neither. And wasn't refunded for the item anyways. Excellent food, just always check your order. read more

My first experience at Molinari's today. I ordered the Pasta Ala Vodka with Chicken which was delicious! My only issue is that for $20 the portion was very small. I paid an extra $2 for chicken, but there were only a few shredded chicken in my plate which is actually unacceptable considering that the chicken cost extra. Aside from the small portion and the few shredded pieces of chicken, everything was great. I would return to Molinari's. Note to Molinari's: Please increase your portion and chicken. read more

Molinari's has become a neighborhood staple and I'm just so glad I got a sneak-peak many moons ago. Their chicken parm sandwich and meatball pizza have become *weekly* menu options for my household. Thanks for being you read more

The absolute most delicious eggplant parmesan ever and that's saying a lot! We've been happy to have had them cater for us recently, and our guests raved about the food. I can't speak highly enough of the employees ...( thank you) and their helpfulness. Chicken Broccoli and Ziti was incredible ...and the meatballs just fantastic. Definitely make it a point to have dinner here!! You'll be requesting to order in huge quantities like we did, in no time! read more

I was there for takeout tonight for the first time, I just saw them online for the first time! . Staff was friendly and super fast! The food was amazing! The fried clams were out of this world and the clam pizza was better than Pepe's. Daughter loved the carbonara and wife and I enjoyed the shrimp fra Diavlo. Our new go to place for sure! We have only done takeout a few times during Coronavirus! Molimari's was clean, safe and delicious! read more

One of the best local restaurant I have eaten at the food is prepared fresh in front of you if u are seated at the bar. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. So if you are in the neighborhood drop by. read more

If you love Italian you will love this place. Pizza omg delish. Meatballs are a must. Chicken parm is a yes.

My husband and I just had our first experience at Molinari's. We sat at the bar and Sarah was very friendly, helpful, and seemed to really love her job ! We were very impressed with Jeff and Doreen the owners greeting people cleaning tables and making everyone feel so welcome. The food was outstanding why travel all the way to the North End when you can enjoy amazing authentic Italian food right here in our own backyard ! We have found our new favorite place! Greg & Donna read more

Chicken parm sandwich to go was delicious. Quick and friendly counter service on a busy Friday night. Will definitely be back!

This place is amazing. First time going there. Heard great things before trying it and it lives up to the reputation. The wings are awesome. The chicken park sandwich is the best I've ever had. The meatballs are outstanding. The pizza is really good. Awesome place can't wait to try some more things off the menu read more

We always love Molinari's but tonight's experience was fantastic. From the woman who answered the phone, and recommended the lasagne (it was beyond yummy and nice and light), to the great crust and flavor of the meat lovers pizza, lobster scampi, arugula and beet salads. The sauces are fresh and flavorful and the pastas all homemade and light. Highly recommend! read more