28 Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants In Arlington

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1. Villa Francesca

4.6

Exceptional(2092)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • North End

Booked 26 times today

Villa Francesca restaurant offers extraordinary variety of Italian food and allowed us to request modifications of the food on menu. The Vitella Valdastana, Vitella Monte, were excellent and their connoli was great. Our waitress checked with us often. Prices are very reasonable. We enjoyed two evenings there!

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2. Toscano Harvard Square

4.5

Awesome(2652)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Cambridge

Booked 34 times today

Great dinner at Toscano. Service was excellent with Fernando taking great care of us. My veal parm was one of the best I’ve had. Wife loved the clam spaghetti. Others had the T-bone steak which was also a big hit. Overall an excellent experience.

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3. Ravello Italian Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(719)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Watertown

Booked 18 times today

Exceptionally service from wait staff and manager. House made pasta is delicious! It was our first dining experience at Ravello and we will be going back soon!!

4. SOURCE Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(769)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Cambridge

Booked 35 times today

Excellent creative appetizers which made for a perfect dinner. We will be back for more!

5. Cafe Amaro

4.5

Awesome(203)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • North End

Booked 20 times today

It was so cozy and cute; perfect for a nice simple date or after work meet up; the food was delicious; the ambiance was great;

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6. Serafina - Boston Back Bay

4.5

Awesome(752)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 45 times today

Food was great, just a little tight depending on where you’re seated. We got the truffle Arancini to share, so delicious! Im not usually a huge arancini fan, but this made me change my mind:) I got the Milanese for my entree, it was nice and crispy. I also enjoyed the arugula salad on top, it was perfectly dressed. I will say, I love sitting on the patio during the summer!! Best spot on Newbury in my personal opinion!!

7. The Red Fox

4.8

Exceptional(571)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • North End

Booked 66 times today

One of my favorite places! Went for my son’s birthday! He lives in the North End. He received a beautiful birthday card and a birthday gelato that we all shared. The food is outstanding as is the ambiance. And Samuel our waiter was AMAZING! Can’t wait to come back.

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8. Bacco Ristorante & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1172)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • North End

Booked 28 times today

Brian, our waiter, was fantastic! Food was delicious!

9. MIDA - South End

4.6

Exceptional(3120)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • South End

Booked 36 times today

Our server was wonderful and made celebrating my mom’s birthday fantastic. Great food and service.

10. MIDA - Fenway

4.5

Awesome(367)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 33 times today

All of our meals were amazing. Service was fabulous, we will be joining again!

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28 restaurants available nearby

1. Villa Francesca

2. Toscano Harvard Square

3. Ravello Italian Kitchen

4. SOURCE Restaurant

5. Cafe Amaro

6. Serafina - Boston Back Bay

7. The Red Fox

8. Bacco Ristorante & Bar

9. MIDA - South End

10. MIDA - Fenway

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