This is a small, Italy-inspired boutique café, and we absolutely loved it. From the aesthetic to the food and menu, everything is thoughtfully inspired by Italy. When we visited, the owner herself was working solo, which made the experience even more special--she was incredibly welcoming and kind. The cappuccino was excellent, and the overall vibe was calm and relaxing. Such a lovely spot, and we'll definitely be back. read more

The Emporio - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

The food and service is fantastic, but the hours of operation leave something to be desired.

This place is absolutely amazing. The chef is incredibly talented, and I want to try everything on the menu. I had a Bombolone that was exceptional. I highly recommend this place for coffee, pastries, or lunch! read more

The Emporio - Pastries after I ordered a bunch for my customers. The pastries look and taste like a piece of art. - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

I love prosciutto so much and I'm thrilled that we have a place that sells quality prosciutto nearby! While it's expensive, the parma sandwich is perfect. The prosciutto is great quality, the mozzarella is creamy, the bread is spot on. I hope the ingredients here never change! I recommend ordering ahead online so you don't have to wait, though they do have a couple little tables inside. read more

Woke early this morning to get in a few bakery stops before my tart class later today ... and The Emporio in Stoneham, MA is the absolute star of my product research field trip! A completely adorable young-ish Italian baker (with a familiar familial accent) creates the most lovely and wonderfully tasting delicacies from her homeland where she was a baker in Turin. I highly recommend this off-the-beaten track little bakery that exudes the love of Italian cooking that I grew up with... smells divine! This bakery is located in Stoneham but I overheard her saying that she is looking for a larger place soon. Yay! I love seeing people with passion that produce excellent products do well! Brava!! Brava!! I'll be back! read more

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Freshest food all baked to perfection. Veggies and meats are amazing. The amount of care that goes into every dish is apparent. What a gem. The owners are really amazing too. Great people read more

Forget about the overpriced and overcrowded little Italy! This, Hands down THE BEST pasta in town! Simply incredible! The taste and smell still be rolling in my mouth an hour after I finished it, you know instantly how much work they put in their dishes. I'd give em 10 stars if possible thats how good it is :) read more

The Emporio - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

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I moved to Stoneham earlier this month, and little did I know that I'd be within walking distance of what is quite possibly the best cafe I've been to since first moving to MA over ten years ago. I've been going once a week and the espresso macchiato takes me right back to the cafes of Florence where I'd drink the same before class during my two semesters abroad many, many years ago. So far I've only had pastries - croissants and sfogliatella - but they've been absolutely top tier as well and I'm beyond excited to someday try the restaurant! Please never change! read more

The Emporio - (The best) chocolate croissant and an espresso macchiato - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Phenomenal work and great tasting experience! Food is exceptional. Service is always with a friendly warm welcoming smile. I enjoy the Italian decor and freshly baked goods. It is an easy walk from town square! I can't wait to put in my Easter order again this year. read more

Within the past 6 months, this husband and wife team packed up their belongings and left behind their home country of Italy to bring their little cafe of delicious food and coffee to America (previously they ran a cafe located in Italy / and there they were serving up American desserts). They struggled with the difficulty making ends meet in Italy due to high taxes and government overhead and are super excited to be in Massachusetts. They make the breads, desserts, and the other food in house. This is primarily a take out shop focused on breakfast and lunch, but they have a couple of sit down tables as well. They had originally planned on opening shop up in Providence, but after that property lease fell through, they heard about the availability of this space and leased it sight unseen from Italy. Make sure you check out this little gem of a restaurant. I tried out an iced americano, a sandwich, and a pastry during my visit, excellent food across the board. read more

The Emporio - Eggplant parm - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

I've been to the Emporio several times now. The food is exceptional and the staff are very helpful and welcoming! We've tried several of the pastries; all absolutely delicious. My husband is not a big fan of sweets, but after I came home with one of the fruit covered specialty pastries, he now asks me to bring one home whenever I go. My family and I have also tried some of the savory options for lunch recently. My husband had the Modena on a croissant and he said it was the best breakfast sandwich he's ever had. His only regret was not ordering two! I had the Milano. It was perfect. The chicken was light and crispy, and the veggies were fresh. The crisp bread contained just the right amount of mayo. My mom had the Minestrone, which contained a very generous amount of various vegetables and greens. She enjoyed her soup very much. My dad had the bolognese. The sauce was rich and the meat, tender. The pasta itself was, of course, excellent. Lastly, I've been several times for the coffee. The Marocchino is definitely my guilty pleasure. I've also enjoyed the brewed coffee! Looking forward to future visits! read more

Excellent food and stellar service! What a special little gem tucked into downtown Stoneham. You can literally taste the love, care, and expertise that goes into this food. Everything is made in house and there is something for everyone on the menu. I cannot wait to go back. Grazie!! read more

The Emporio - Eggplant balls. To die for! - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

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I've been home from my vacation for nearly a week and cannot stop thinking about the amazing food, coffee and service I received at The Emporio! My sister and I literally stumbled upon the quaint shop in Stoneham. What a lucky surprise! We had a coffee and Italian donut filled with cream. The donut melted in my mouth! We could not stop talking about our discovery. So, the next day we went back for lunch. And, it was even BETTER! Homemade pasta, Italian sandwiches and of course a cream filled donut! If you are within driving distance of Th Emporio, GO! You will experience an authentic taste of Italy! I will be back! read more

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My sister and I were visiting Boston from Texas and we stumbled upon this perfect little cafe. We went for the a cup of coffee ....which was delicious. We also treated our selves to a delicious pastry full of Italian cream. It truly melted in our mouths. The owner and her friend were just and sweet as their desserts. The next day, yes the very next day we went back. This time we had brunch and our meal was amazing; sandwiches, ravioli, and more pastries. Every town needs a place like this. Where the love of cooking is evident in every bite. Thank you for making our trip even better. I will think of this place often. read more

The Emporio - Pastry - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Food was super fresh and delicious! Also had a great cappuccino. The staff were very helpful and kind too!! Must try!

This place is such a gem! The owner/chef is so sweet and the food is incredible. From their pastries/coffee to breakfast sandwiches to pastas to refreshing summer drinks, this place never disappoints. Go support them! read more

My wife said that new synapses formed while eating her sandwich this afternoon. She ordered the Avellino and I got the Parma. Both were incredible and the ingredients tasted like they were straight from Italy. Expensive at first glance but well worth the price. Looking forward to trying pastries and breakfast next time! read more

Delicious authentic Italian cuisine! Great for breakfast or lunch carry out. This is a hidden gem!

Hi! My wife and I live walking distance and make this place a weekly priority. The husband and wife duo are just a pleasure to chat with while we wait for our food. Very authentic Italian food and I would highly recommend the lasagna and any pasty/desert they make! Two thumbs up read more

OMG, this is as close to an authentic Italian trattoria as you can get! I've only had lunch here and the sandwiches are just amazing. The Parma is made with delicious prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes and arugula. It's fantastic! Some might be put off by the price of $19.90 but their sandwiches are definitely enough for two meals. Give it a try!! read more

Amazing!! Best food North of Boston. The bread is so fresh and imported ingredients from Italy.

I am 58 years old and have eaten thousands of sandwiches. Their Parma is the best I have ever had. Well worth the $20. I may need to move to Stoneham so I can eat here more often. read more

Love the food, the service was great, it the ambiance was on point, would recommend have already told my whole family, and I want to come here as much as I can. read more

The Emporio - a plate of ravioli - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

The Emporio 303 Main Street, Stoneham All I have to say is WOW. I think I've only written one review in my life, this place deserves one! It's not always easy to find high quality food in this area. This place hits the spot. I haven't had food this delicious since my recent trip to Italy. The owners are from Northern Italy. We had the Parma sandwich. Everything in the sandwich was top quality! We gave it a 9.9 combined! Only because how do you give something a 10. I will be thinking of this sandwich for days. The cappuccino is phenomenal so smooth. The pastry (Sfogliatelle and Fruit Tart ) is better than any I have had around here. Including the North End. They have delivery. The owner told us she's having a hard time being seen on the apps. You can order directly on Toast if you can't find them on Uber Eats or Door Dash. read more

We stopped in this summer and had the best sandwiches (and Italian hot chocolate)! Great service and great food!

Wow. Drove by this place 100 times didn't even know it was there. Best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. Wow

Love this place! Everything is homemade from scratch, and freshly made to order. Kind of a small intimate space, like 2 or 3 tables, so we usually get takeout! All of the pasta dishes are out of this world! Highly recommend the eggplant meatballs! read more

Highly recommended! the pastry is incredible. do not pass this place without stopping for a cappuccino and a yummy homemade treat

Needed take out, got excellent eggplant with a side of homemade (or fresh/extremely good sourced) pasta with a side salad. It was enough for 2 and was quite reasonable. read more