Best Authentic Restaurants in Malden

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1. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 170 times today

Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

2. Riccardo's

4.4

Awesome(2698)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 21 times today

Riccardo's Ristorante is a family run business in the North End of Boston, across from Paul Revere's House. It has been recognized by local and national known food critiques as one of the best authentic Italian Restaurants in Boston. Now being run by Richie Jr., Riccardo's has the same fine standards and quality of food as always. The staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about every item on the menu. Unlike other Italian restaurants in the neighborhood Ricardo's never skimps on portions. Come and visit. Renew your love for Riccardo's.

3. The Red Fox

4.5

Awesome(128)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 42 times today

The Red Fox is an Italian American restaurant and lounge brought to you by All Day Hospitality Group (Tony & Elaine's, Ciao Roma, Farmacia, Ward 8). The focus of the menu is on handmade pasta and a mix of throwback dishes and Italian classics, with a fantastic cocktail menu with nostalgic martinis and high quality seasonal cocktails, and an excellent wine list. Located in The North End, The Red Fox pays homage to the Italian American neighborhood and some of the great old school establishments in the city.

4. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1790)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 29 times today

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

5. Tresca

4.7

Exceptional(4122)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 39 times today

In the heart of Boston's famous North End, Tresca is a premier authentic Italian restaurant featuring delicious multi-regional cuisine with an exceptional wine list, offering a large selection of the finest vintages. The warm and cozy atmosphere features a fireplace lit dining room both on the first floor and the beautiful Tuscan style room upstairs. Tresca also showcases balcony table #77, the most romantic table for 2 overlooking famous Hanover St, the best restaurant street in Boston. Disclaimer: Table #77 does have a credit card policy taken upon booking that will require a $75 fee if not cancelled prior to 24 hours of reservation. Regarding reservations of six or more, if not canceled prior to 24 hours of the reservation there will be a $75 per person cancelation fee. Only a short walk from the TD Garden, the dining experience is exceptional, the menu remarkable, the service is attentive, inviting guests to make return visits.

6. Lucia Ristorante

4.3

Awesome(3334)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 25 times today

Located at the heart of Hanover Street, Lucia Ristorante is an institution in Boston's North End. Opened in 1977, Lucia was the first restaurant to bring authentic Italian cuisine to Boston's oldest neighborhood. We continue to combine traditional Italian favorites with innovative new dishes in our distinctive atmosphere. Ample summertime patio seating is available in the newly bricked courtyard of our neighbor, St. Stephen's Church.

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7. Fioritaly Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(716)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Medford

Booked 10 times today

The name “Fiore” originated from Chef Gabriele Ascione’s grandfather, who shaped his love for Ischian history and food. Ischia, a small island off of Naples, boasts a rich and vibrant local history that is recreated in the cuisine at Fioritaly. Each meal has been carefully selected and refined by Chef Gabriele Ascione, who inspires to showcase the essence of local Italian dishes from home.

8. Cantina Italiana

4.7

Exceptional(2806)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 25 times today

An iconic tradition in Boston's "Little Italy", Cantina Italiana serves the tastes that make the North End famous. Started in 1931, Cantina Italiana is the oldest restaurant in the historic North End of Boston. We boast over 90 years of tradition in providing the best in homestyle Italian American and authentic southern Italian cuisine, the freshest New England seafood, and unparalleled service and experience. Cantina Italiana's warm, charming, and traditional atmosphere gives our restaurant a relaxed setting to enjoy you meal amongst the most important parts of your dining and drink experience: family, friends, and of course...food! Enjoy and cheer among us as we would at home: Mangia, Beve, e Buona Salute!

9. Tony & Elaine's

4.5

Awesome(1144)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 32 times today

Tony & Elaine's is a red sauce Italian joint located in the North End at 111 N. Washington St.

10. Salt + Stone

4.4

Awesome(567)

Price: Expensive

• American • Somerville

Booked 35 times today

Salt + Stone is an authentic restaurant because it's a labor of love from experienced restaurateurs Sean and Sue Olson. They've distilled their 40+ years of knowledge into a menu featuring dishes loved by reviewers like 'Delicious food, friendly staff, and great atmosphere!'. It's also noted for its 'outstanding food with wide variety to choose from', and 'fabulous' food. Plus, it's praised for its 'fun and unique menu' and 'vibrant atmosphere'.

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Kathy
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful dinner tonight ! Great service ! Lovely place ! Will go again … soon !!
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Trattoria Il PaninoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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4.5
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Debora
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We arrived 15 mins. before our reservation and they immediately sat us. The service was warm, inviting, and friendly. The food was out of this world delicious! I cannot wait to return because the entire experience was amazing!
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Riccardo'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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4.4
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Karen
Caribbean •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent meal! The chef went from table to table to speak with all guests to be sure we were enjoying our dinner. We will be back!
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TrescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.7
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Mackenzivip
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The decor is on point and cocktails are amazing. Food is on pare with what you would expect from a good north end spot. Recommend trying to sit at the bar if you can
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The Red FoxPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.5
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1234
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The meal was superb, from beginning to end. Best dining out experience in a very long time. I was with a party of 4 to celebrate a birthday. We all had different pasta dishes and each one was terrific. Appetizers and desserts were great too. Excellent service and comfortable ambience and noise level. I look forward to the next time. 👍❣️
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Giulia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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4.8

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203 restaurants available nearby

1. Trattoria Il Panino

2. Riccardo's

3. The Red Fox

4. Giulia Restaurant

5. Tresca

6. Lucia Ristorante

7. Fioritaly Trattoria

8. Cantina Italiana

9. Tony & Elaine's

10. Salt + Stone

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