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Molinari's, Dorchester Center, MA

Molinari's

4.9
4.9
534 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
789 Adams St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
“I wanted to do a place with good Italian comfort food. The simplicity of it, the freshness of it, the quality of ingredients that you get to work with.” They specialize in that quintessential Italian comfort food – pizza. “I think it’s great that the city of Boston is turning around and starting to become known for pizza like the other big cities in the country,” he said. “It is such a simple food but it all comes down to the quality of ingredients.” It’s all done out of an open kitchen where the star of the show is Molinari’s wood burning oven.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeffrey L. Cincotta
  • Catering
    Catering menu available
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 534 people are saying

Molinari's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Best Food

  • Greater Boston

    Best Value

  • Greater Boston

    Italian

  • Boston

    Best Food

  • Boston

    Best Service

  • Boston

    Best Value

  • Boston

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Molinari's offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff" and praise the cozy atmosphere. The menu features "delicious" homemade pasta and standout dishes like chicken marsala and arancini. Frequent visitors appreciate the consistently "piping hot" meals and "reasonable prices."

534 Reviews
  1. Jennifer VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service, as always! We do takeaway more often, but it’s nice to dine in occasionally because they always have new specials. Sometimes they will run out of a dish, but that’s ok because there are so many other great options and that also makes me feel that their food is fresh and popular. We had the wellfleet clams bianco and the hooper pizza with the honey truffle oil that’s to die for 😍. Both were fantastic.

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  2. david

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    One of the greatest values in Boston. Good and sometimes Great food, friendly prompt service, and very nice wines at very reasonable prices. We keep coming back!

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  3. Robert VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best Italian food in the area. Service staff are great.

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  4. Lawrence

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Patrick was an outstanding server and the whole staff was very attentive. Our first time, and the restaurant is a great atmosphere. The food was delicious and piping hot, throughout the entire meal. How'd they do that? Thanks, great place- Congratulations! And the BoSox won in 10 innings!

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  5. James VIP

    Orlando26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Service at the Bar area was exceptional.

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  6. John VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Food is delicious. Staff is always friendly.

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  7. Meredith

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Molinari’s never disappoints. We all had a delicious dinner with cannolis to top it off. Our server, Isabella, was fabulous. She was attentive and engaging. I would always recommend Molinari’s.

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  8. John VIP

    Greater Boston20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and staff are the best. Our favorite restaurant.

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  9. Susan

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gracie was an excellent server. The specials were delicious and there was enough variety for everyone

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  10. hannah

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is amazing - food/drinks/staff. Would definitely go back.

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FAQs

Molinari's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 825-1700.

Molinari's is rated 4.9 stars by 534 OpenTable diners.

Molinari's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Greater Boston
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  5. Dorchester

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Molinari's

789 Adams St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeffrey L. Cincotta
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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