Love their cake, gelato and fresh Pasta! The staffs are super friendly as well. Definitely recommend this place.
So Ko
Grazie mille! This store is SO authentically delicious. Perfect homemade pasta, don't even get me started on gelato. Check it out, Everette! The lady owner is REALLY nice too - 100% worthwile :)
Andrew N
The best fresh and handmade pasta, sauces, gelato, desserts and more! A true hidden gem where you can bring home the goods that rivals any fine Italian resturant. I am so lucky to have such a special store nearby. They are so nice there too.
Alexandre Iso
A true hidden gem! Perhaps the most underrated Italian place in Boston.- Cash only- Must try the gelato (hazelnut is my personal favorite). It's just as good as it is in Italy and better than any I've had in the states.- Besides what is displayed in the store you can call and place prepared meals for pickup, for the items and prices check their website (didn't see it in store or anywhere else online.- Authentic, delicious and at a great price. If you want a great Italian meal on par with the best Italian restaurants in Boston but want to eat at the comfort of your home or the price of cooking at home, look no further.
Lynsey Kirk
So, not quite what I expected when I walked in. I believed it to be a retail store. However, it is a small bakeshop and pasta store. The man behind the counter explained everything there is made in-house. I purchased gnocchi, a slice of chocolate cake, and a brownie. I haven't tried the gnocchi yet, I'll update the review when I do.The chocolate cake was fine. The cake was moist with a nice crumb, not dense. The frosting was rich and a little gritty, but overall very sweet. The brownie was perfect if you like fudgy. It is dense and fudgy, and chocolatey. I highly recommend it to satisfy your sweet tooth.They also sold house-made gelato, pasta sauces, and other pastries.
Joe Wash
Tony is always a pleasure to work with. All of the pastries are incredible, the cakes are a mainstay for holidays, and the ricotta pie is unreal.
Maryann and Carl Taylor
Very dissappointed !! First and last time i try there.The italian cookies all tasted the same..not much variation.The eclairs were awful with this off white lumpy stuff inside ..it tasted powdery ..Cream puffs were also tasteless
Toni R.
Excellent homemade Italian pastas, meatballs, sauces, and delicious pastries and gelato -- everything there is good! A wonderful local shop where they take pride in what they do. Great customer service as well. Love I'll Pastificio, been going there for years and never been disappointed in anything I've bought or tried.
Juan Mahon
I love this place. Amazing food. I’m a forever a customer.
This is the best italian specialty shop in the Boston region- and likely in the entire state. From home made pasta, gelato, or italian desserts (try the cassatta cake), to catered trays of food better than the best italian restaurants in Boston, Sandra and her father can do no wrong. Supporting a small business like this should be on everyones agenda. They are simply the best in the game. Grazie!
Danny D
Absolutely the most authentic Italian bakery in the Boston area . Everything is delicious here , fresh pasta , home made foccaccia , homemade spumoni , 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
John B.
Tremendous assortment of pasta and pastries. Their gelato is amazing(my favorite is strawberry) the chocolate cupcakes are tremendous. Their homemade pasta is some of the best I've had. Just go there and bring your wallet because you should try everything they have. It's really that good.
Pam Rossi
Family owned business. Great people and great homemade pasta, fresh pesto, sauces, pastry and whatever you do make sure you take home their Gelato! Magnifico!
Lara J.
Totally hidden gem. I almost don't want to write this to keep the secret. :) The family who I believe own it are so warm and friendly. Their prepared pasta and the frozen ravioli are delicious. And the pastries and gelato are amazing! I don't like pastries overly sweet. The cookies are totally amazing and made with almond flour. All sorts of delicious flavors unlike anything I've tasted at other Italian bakeries in Boston. My favorite above all are the gelato cakes, especially Nocciola, Bacio and once I asked them to make a combination of the two. Their strawberry gelato also tastes like strawberries and cream! Yum, we buy one for every family birthday!
Great food adventure ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love their cake, gelato and fresh Pasta! The staffs are super friendly as well. Definitely recommend this place.
Grazie mille! This store is SO authentically delicious. Perfect homemade pasta, don't even get me started on gelato. Check it out, Everette! The lady owner is REALLY nice too - 100% worthwile :)
The best fresh and handmade pasta, sauces, gelato, desserts and more! A true hidden gem where you can bring home the goods that rivals any fine Italian resturant. I am so lucky to have such a special store nearby. They are so nice there too.
A true hidden gem! Perhaps the most underrated Italian place in Boston.- Cash only- Must try the gelato (hazelnut is my personal favorite). It's just as good as it is in Italy and better than any I've had in the states.- Besides what is displayed in the store you can call and place prepared meals for pickup, for the items and prices check their website (didn't see it in store or anywhere else online.- Authentic, delicious and at a great price. If you want a great Italian meal on par with the best Italian restaurants in Boston but want to eat at the comfort of your home or the price of cooking at home, look no further.
So, not quite what I expected when I walked in. I believed it to be a retail store. However, it is a small bakeshop and pasta store. The man behind the counter explained everything there is made in-house. I purchased gnocchi, a slice of chocolate cake, and a brownie. I haven't tried the gnocchi yet, I'll update the review when I do.The chocolate cake was fine. The cake was moist with a nice crumb, not dense. The frosting was rich and a little gritty, but overall very sweet. The brownie was perfect if you like fudgy. It is dense and fudgy, and chocolatey. I highly recommend it to satisfy your sweet tooth.They also sold house-made gelato, pasta sauces, and other pastries.
Tony is always a pleasure to work with. All of the pastries are incredible, the cakes are a mainstay for holidays, and the ricotta pie is unreal.
Very dissappointed !! First and last time i try there.The italian cookies all tasted the same..not much variation.The eclairs were awful with this off white lumpy stuff inside ..it tasted powdery ..Cream puffs were also tasteless
Excellent homemade Italian pastas, meatballs, sauces, and delicious pastries and gelato -- everything there is good! A wonderful local shop where they take pride in what they do. Great customer service as well. Love I'll Pastificio, been going there for years and never been disappointed in anything I've bought or tried.
I love this place. Amazing food. I’m a forever a customer.
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This is the best italian specialty shop in the Boston region- and likely in the entire state. From home made pasta, gelato, or italian desserts (try the cassatta cake), to catered trays of food better than the best italian restaurants in Boston, Sandra and her father can do no wrong. Supporting a small business like this should be on everyones agenda. They are simply the best in the game. Grazie!
Absolutely the most authentic Italian bakery in the Boston area . Everything is delicious here , fresh pasta , home made foccaccia , homemade spumoni , 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tremendous assortment of pasta and pastries. Their gelato is amazing(my favorite is strawberry) the chocolate cupcakes are tremendous. Their homemade pasta is some of the best I've had. Just go there and bring your wallet because you should try everything they have. It's really that good.
Family owned business. Great people and great homemade pasta, fresh pesto, sauces, pastry and whatever you do make sure you take home their Gelato! Magnifico!
Totally hidden gem. I almost don't want to write this to keep the secret. :) The family who I believe own it are so warm and friendly. Their prepared pasta and the frozen ravioli are delicious. And the pastries and gelato are amazing! I don't like pastries overly sweet. The cookies are totally amazing and made with almond flour. All sorts of delicious flavors unlike anything I've tasted at other Italian bakeries in Boston. My favorite above all are the gelato cakes, especially Nocciola, Bacio and once I asked them to make a combination of the two. Their strawberry gelato also tastes like strawberries and cream! Yum, we buy one for every family birthday!