I've gotten take-out from Molinari's twice in the past couple of months. Their pizza was so good? Both times, I got pizza with pepperoni, sausage and mushrooms. The toppings fill up the whole pizza and my brother was impressed by the big hulking mushroom slices they used - no dainty toppings here! The pizza had a thinner crust and was made to perfection. No complaints here! So why 4 stars instead of 5? Last time, I also ordered the lasagna. It was only ok. I expected a lot more flavor. They certainly gave a hearty portion - for $17 they should! But I've had better take-away lasagna from a market. I wouldn't get the lasagna again, but I'll keep ordering pizzas from here - no doubt! read more

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Came here again but got different pizza's. Usually we get the Sandy which is very good but the margarita pizza was bomb. Simple but has plenty of fresh mozzarella. Wifey got the lasagna this time, which was also quite good. The meat lovers pizza is above average but just a little to salty (due to the meat). This place does not disappoint, I encourage making a reservation or you are rolling the dice and might have to resort to getting the food to go. read more

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This has been on my list to come to for a while! We finally got a great pizza here last night. On the online ordering I accidentally scheduled for 25 mins later than I wanted. They got my pizza together for me in a matter of minutes. It was so nice. They were super accommodating even though it was my mistake. The pizza was AMAZING. We got the Bocca. It was so salty and delicious. The ricotta on top was my favorite party. The peppers were also so good. I can't wait to try some more of their pizzas. This might be a new go to spot for us! read more

Molinari's - The Bocca - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

First and foremost, Molinari's is an American-Italian restaurant. If you are looking for authentic Italian food, this is not the place for you. If you want some Americanized Italian food, this is probably the best place in the area. Just as a note, they offer complimentary bread and olive oil for dine in customers. I got the Strawberry Spritz mocktail to start and it was great, highly recommended: 5/5. It has a good strawberry flavor and a good balance of lemon. It is syrupy at the bottom, so good if you have a sweet tooth. I got the seasonal roasted squash: 1/5. The Blood Orange EVOO greatly overwhelmed the flavors of the dish and there were areas where the dish was especially pungent. When I was eating it, some parts of the drizzle had a good amount of balsamic vinegar and Blood Orange EVOO, but other parts were just overwhelmingly pungent with a deep concentrated Blood Orange flavor. I would not get this again. I'm not too judgmental and I have leniency with food, but the sharp pungency in some areas just made the dish very unpalatable. Fettuccine Carbonara: 5/5. Again, this is very Americanized Carbonara. The dish is made with the addition of cream and peas, so in other words, it is non-traditional. It also uses a fresh pasta, so in other words, it has a very eggy flavor, especially considering the sauce. I knew this when I ordered it and it did not disappoint. The pasta had a good bite to it, the peas were just barely cooked and retained a lot of crunchiness, the sauce of flavorful, and the pancetta was fresh. Serving was a good portion. Summer in Sicily: 4/5 It was good; I wasn't too wowed with it however, so I think 4 is fair. My first thoughts with it was that it was incredibly boozy. When I first took a sip, I tasted a strong amount of alcohol. I moved the straw towards the top, and tasted soda. It occurred to me that the alcohol was concentrated at the bottom, but wow, I was not prepared for it when I took that initial sip with the straw positioned as it came. It's a fun cocktail to order. My thoughts when drinking it were that it tasted like a Bomb Pop popsicle. Strawberry and Lemon with a slight astringent bitterness in the middle of the tongue that just reminds me of Bomb Pops. I did dock a tiny bit from the score because they used an unripe strawberry. There were also some (really) small brown specks floating on the ice but that had no bearing on my score. Crème Brûlée: 3.5/5 Well, my main gripe with the crème brûlée was that the cream was over cooked. I added a photo to try to capture the texture on camera, but the crème brûlée was not custardy at all. A great crème brûlée shouldn't be too runny nor should it be too solid. This crème brûlée was more on the solid side, more like a stiff purin. The caramelized sugar was good- it was pretty nice and uniform and had a great crunch, while surprisingly being thin. It came with some cool garnish- the cookie was good, the strawberry was beautifully fanned, and the whipped cream was great with my last few bites of the dessert. If anyone is wondering, the mint sprig was fresh and still springy. I could tell that the ingredients were good (aside from the strawberry being unripe), but the crème brûlée being over cooked was what pushed it into 3-star territory. I do appreciate the garnish, but I wish that they used ripe berries. Overall, my experience was wonderful and I will definitely come back. The Carbonara was amazing and I can see myself coming by every once in a while to get it. It also seems like they offer a seasonal menu, so it seems fun to be able to pop in and try different dishes too! read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a while now. This was our 3rd attempt at a walk in because it was very last minute that we decided we wanted Italian! The first 2 times we tried to come, it was fully booked at an hour+ wait and we didn't want to wait either time but third times the charm! I came with my partner and we honestly didn't understand the hype about this place. Everything was very basic in terms of flavor. We ordered arancini for an app followed by the chicken parm and the chicken saltimbocca. Arancini (6 small rice balls) lacked in seasoning and it was room-temp when it arrived to the table. I ate one and didn't want anymore as I thought it was weird that it wasn't hot. Chicken parm was very basic but there was so much breading on the chicken that I felt like I was just eating bread crumbs. The chicken on the Saltimbocca was very salty (I guess due to the prosciutto) but the house-made pasta was nice. Personally would not come back. read more

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Nice place to eat. It has a formal but informal feel to it. Staff greeted us for our reservation and seated us right away. Our Server Regina was very nice and very attentive. The meatballs as an appetizer were very good. You can tell they were hand made. The dinners, Chicken Parm, Sunday Gravy and Pasta Ala Vodka were all very good as well. I assume it was the manager that came over to us while we were eating to make sure all was good. That was very nice! We all shared the Tiramisu, it was very good as well. Definitely recommend Molinari's. read more

Molinari's - Tiramisu - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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We really enjoyed the Sandy pizza. The different types of mushrooms went well with the sauce and truffle oil. The eggs also make the pizza more rich and creamy. Although the 3 eggs were a bit too filling for the two of us, we liked the pizza as a whole. read more

Molinari's - Sandy - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

YUM!!!!!! So good I love this place. Food was quick and service great! Except the table was too small. And our two pizzas barely fit on it....... :( read more

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A really great Italian place with a great menu and delicious meals. Will definitely come back here.(B)

What a fabulous lunch!! Not only was service excellent, the fried clam special was to die for. Fresh, tasty, hot out of the fryer and the homemade tartar sauce was delish. And cannolis for dessert - just the best!! Would highly recommend!! read more

The food is absolutely delicious. Their homemade pasta with the chicken parm is to die for.

Brought take out dinner from Molinari's today. Most disappointing meal I have ever eaten. Ordered - The Hopper pizza - toppings were cured meat. Indeed we expect it to be a little salty. But this was like eating Sea Salt. I ate 2 pieces and trashed the rest. Garden salad - how can you not wash vegetables in the salad ???? Mushrooms came with dirt. Pic attached. Fettuccine Carbonara--- Again, extremely salty. How could you mess this up especially when we requested not to include pancetta. I Wish I could bring the Pizza back to Molinari's and pay the chef $50 to eat a slice with out spitting it out. Can't believe how terrible the meals were. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! read more

Molinari's - Mushrooms with Dirt in the salad - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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Excellent food, pizzas and pastas are phenomenal. Atmosphere is very nice even though it is a smaller restaurant it's very cozy!

Incredibly mediocre. I think because dorchester has so few good pizza places, mid restaurants are rated higher than they should be. We ordered takeout and the Buffalo chicken pizza was WAY too salty and incredibly soggy even though we picked it up earlier than the quoted time and had a max 5 min drive home. The steak sandwich was also soggy and most the the sandwich is just bread. We paid $.75 for extra bleu cheese in a tiny container that was filled maybe 1/4 of the way. I have been here before and remember it being average but I think this was my last visit. read more

This is a go to for eat in and and takeout! I LOVE the beat salad. The pizza is terrific. Try the beef short rib ravioli! Staff is friendly, my wife and I go in once every other month or so, and so many of the them welcome us by name. Comfortable neighborhood go to restaurant. Great for date night or to just sit at the bar and grab a quality meal. Perfect blend of quality and quantity vs. cost. High value! read more

Our waitress came over as soon as we sat down. She recommended the fried clams as an appetizer. They were the best clams. They were fried with such a light coating. My husband got the Luzza pizza. It was full of fried garlic, meatballs, riccotta cheese, and seasonings. Our dessert was a tiramisu which was very rich. We will be back soon. read more

FANTASTIC! Honestly, I'm not big on pizza, but the Lucca makes me want to come back. The garlic came in fried bits and roasted bits. The Parmesan garlic cream sauce was just right. The meatballs and mozzarella ricotta were awesome. And this maybe an underrated thing but the crust - it had a respectable crust. Light, thin, little crunch. Separately, my wife got the Hooper. Delicious! Definitely got a few bites of hers read more

me and a couple girlfriends came in for dinner on a whim and had the best time. the food was great and the service was even better! shout out to ryan for the great recommendations and attentive service. can't wait to come back! read more

We always walk out blown away by the food and service here. I would recommend a reservation as it's always busy and pretty small inside. The short rib ravioli are my new personal favorite. read more

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Always a great experience ! bar seat are best in the house !watching these chefs putting out great meals is amazing

Saturday night we ordered take out from here for the first time. The menu has so much to offer; from sandwiches to pizza and pasta. We honestly weren't that hungry so we ordered some appetizers: (arugula salad, arancini, Mellazana Forno, and chicken wings) and for dessert the Zeppole. Everything was fresh and still HOT which is sometimes rare for takeout/pickup. The curbside pickup was fast with excellent and friendly service. I've heard their pizzas are amazing so I think we'll be back to try that. Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this time and supporting local business such as Molinari's. Cheers! read more

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My husband happened upon this restaurant by chance. We had an early dinner today. When we arrived we had a warm reception and seated at a nice table. It had a clean, happening vibe. Our waiter Jimmy was awesome and we enjoyed every bite of our food from the appetizer to dessert. We highly recommend. read more

The alla vodka pasta was absolutely amazing. So delicious. As well as the fettuccini Alfredo. So good. Highly recommend !!!

This place has my heart for some of the best Italian food and house made pasta in the area! My go to is the chicken broccoli alfredo, with upgraded house made fettuccine! Excellent flavor and friendly staff! They also have great wood fired pizzas! read more

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Finally have a chance to try their food and pizzas . Ordered a couple of cheese and pepperoni pizzas to go and it came out delicious . It didn't disappoint me at all so next time I'll try to sit down and try more of their Italian dishes. read more

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Lovely little gem in Adams Village! This is a fairly nice Italian restaurant, the inside is lovely with exposed brick and a bar you could enjoy. We were there on a Wednesday for lunch so the place was empty. The staff was super friendly, gave us good recommendations and the food was absolutely delicious! The popeye was a spinach pizza with a garlic sauce, a fun spin on regular pizza! We also had egg plant parm, which had the perfect amount of ricotta. The red sauce was a little peppery for me and the pizza was a bit greasy, but overall would for sure come back for a date night. read more

Wow! Just moved to DOT, and everyone RAVES about Molinari's. AND FOR GOOD REASON! And ordered it twice in one week! 10/10 each time! I've had the Ida's Meatballs, Pappardalle Bolognese, Build your Own Pie (half cheese, half meatball), and Cannoli's the first time And then I've had the Ida's Meatballs, Il Pesce Salad, Chicken Parm, The Lucca and Canolli's the second time. My fiance and I both highly recommend the meatballs and cannoli's. The bolognese was good (not salty), but also didn't have enough meat sauce to it! The build your own was fab. The Il Pesce salmon was out of this world. And the parm was fab. The Lucca was great (but was the only thing that felt "heavy") if that makes sense. These are fresh ingredients, home made. So it's not the italian food that will make your fingers "swell" the next day from over salting. Its INCREDIBLE! Next time I will try the Bocca, or Burrata and the Carbonara!! Love this neighborhood spot! read more

Molinari's - The Lucca, VERY good but felt "heavy" because of the truffle oil. - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

I had been sometime ago and was craving a meatball sandwich and I was not unhappy! The following week I went back had a glass of wine and ordered a shrimp scampi pizza to go wasn't bad but wasn't like the one the Villa Rosa use to make. Also very excited they will be opening a new location in Dedham Sq soon read more

Amazing..... The restaurant was busy however we were seated at the bar. We had the most amazing server Gracie. She was so attentive and she makes drinks with so much love. I tried their Italian Margarita. Let me tell you best Margarita I have tasted up North. The atmosphere was welcoming. Everyone was so friendly. The food nothing missed a beat from the beginning to end. We had the Arancini it was amazing it was like a deep fried piece of heaven For main dish we had the Sandy pizza and scallops cream di limone. I was dancing in my seat. For desert I had the crème burlee so tasty not to sweet just how I like it. This was a great place for a Saturday dinner date. We will definitely be going back and ordering take out. Oh yeah the Italian beer at the end nice finisher. read more

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Terrific experience. If walked past there a good few times and thought it looked ok, but once inside the magic was palpable. The booking system was efficient over the phone, we had a baby and were taken care of. We took the corner booth. We had a vegan and a small army of picky eaters, one thing that really stood out was the flexibility of the staff to adapt the menu to the way some of us preferred. The arancini were great, wholesome, and a nice way to start things off. I liked every bite, though the tomato sauce a little tricky to really appreciate. I think they'd have been fine on their own. The chicken wings were delightful. Beautifully roasted, a nice quantity of char and bakedness, and I loved the fact they weren't over-seasoned or doused in a bucket of sauce, but instead nicely dressed and scented with rosemary. A must try. I found the pizza selection very interesting, a little outside the box and even alluring. I had the popeye, so spinach and about three different cheeses, couldn't finish all of it but freshly out of the wood fired oven, the base was thin, perfectly-cooked, dreamy. The other pizzas we ordered were equally delicious. Lasagne was a popular choice too. We went the whole nine yards and got not one but two rounds of canolli. In some places I find a potion to be big and messy; not here, bite sized, fresh, creamalicious and leaves one always wanting for more. Great family vibe here, a lot of attention given to making sure we were well looked after. My next three dining out meals will be here :) read more

Shrimp Fra Diavolo tasted like spaghetti to me? No garlic flavor or anything as describe in the description except for the shrimps as advertised. I also didn't like the atmosphere. Table that I was sat at was still dirty and sticky. read more

Reeeeally delish Italian food, both in person and takeout! The Lucca Pizza is incredible & is something you can't get anywhere else. I've also gotten the chicken piccata and the chicken is delicious. Service is good and atmosphere is a vibe! read more

I walked in at 7:05 pm on a busy Saturday night and I already knew there would be a substantial wait. I was told that there was an hour wait and a table should be available around 8:15. I left my name and number and was added to the open table waitlist. With no text update at 8:25 we checked back in with the host stand and were told that there was no way they were going to be able to seat us at all. We asked what the original plan was and we were told "we were hoping to seat you by 9 but there are some tables taking longer than expected". A slick "sorry" and batted eyelashes accompanied me out of the door. Maybe next time read more

Food is always amazing! We get take out quite often and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

First time trying this place and the first impression was just 'ok'. I ordered the Bocca pizza, and I just wasn't feeling the flavors. The soppressata had a distinct (almost raw) flavor. It was just a strong taste. Im definitely willing to give this place another try. read more

Molinari's - Bocca - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

I've always driven by and it's always packed. I'm sad I've waited so long to try their food. It was a Friday night. I ordered a large margarita pizza to go. The wait was 35 minutes which is longer than most places, but I didn't mind it. And I actually kind of expected it. Their pizza was massive first of all. I was not expecting it to be as big as it was! I am so glad I started with such a classic pizza. If you can perfect a margarita pizza, then the rest of your food must be just as good if not better. Their crust was soft but slightly salty. The sauce was sweet and the bufala mozzarella was salty but not too salty. And of course the basil was a perfect touch. I am excited to try more that's for sure! read more

Always great food - pasta and pizza and always great service! Small and quaint - recommend reservations!

My oldest recommended this place to me last year and we've been a couple of times. The quality, price and staff can't be beat. Today we had the wings, short rib ravioli and bolognese. Incredible! I can't wait to come back for the short rib raviolis.....so good. Also, got an order of wings to go..... read more

Molinari's - Short Rib Ravioli - Pizza Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Cozy restaurant. Service is excellent, personal is very attentive. The salads we ordered were amazing, fresh, like homemade ones. Pasta was ok with lots of big shrimps , but a bit too greasy. The don't service pasta with bread, but provide by request. Average pasta price $23. read more

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Delicious American Italian. Best pizza in the area - dough is A+ similar to what I've had in the Naples region. Yum.