Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Chestnut Hill

Overall dishes were very good. Chicken Milanese was excellent as was the lemon chicken and rigatoni was good too. Desserts were good- the sorbet and ricotta cake delicious. Large bottles of bottled water Pellegrino or aqua pana would have been good. Service was excellent!

I’m from NYC, and I can honestly say this is the best restaurant I’ve ever been to in Boston. I still can’t believe how lucky I was to stumble upon this place and start the new year with such an incredible meal. Every single dish blew me away. We started with the arancini, Caesar salad, Sicilian mussels, and Maplebrook burrata. The focaccia was amazing too—it’s not a must since the starters already come with an assortment of breads, but if you pair it with the burrata, trust me, it’s worth it. We were so caught up in how good everything tasted that we practically forgot to breathe. Every bite was pure magic. For the main dishes, we had lasagna, bucatini, gnocchi, and shrimp carbonara. The shrimp carbonara? Absolute perfection. I can’t stop thinking about it—it was hands down my favorite. Also, don’t forget to get their tiramisu. I’m still thinking about that one. On top of the incredible food, the service was so warm and attentive, which just made the whole experience even more special. I left feeling so grateful and honestly moved. This place is something truly special.

I had a truly delightful dinner at Terra Eataly, and I can’t wait to return! My server, Cristhian, was exceptional. He was not only incredibly friendly but also very knowledgeable about the menu. As it was my first visit to Terra, I appreciated his recommendations. To start, I tried the Burrata e Funghi. Despite not being a big fan of cheese, I found it absolutely delicious – a surprising and memorable choice for me! For my main course, I opted for the cod, which exceeded all expectations. Cod can often be overcooked at restaurants, but this dish was perfectly prepared, tender, and flavorful. The entire dining experience was excellent, from the attentive service to the thoughtfully crafted dishes. I highly recommend Terra to anyone looking for a wonderful meal and can confidently say I’ll be back soon!

Stunningly beautiful restaurant.. Great ambiance. We had a spacious booth in the corner and it was perfect. Excellent service- our water was always full, and a server was always around if you had a question or concern. They were knowledgeable and not pushy. Our food was memorable - especially the Carbonara, Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe, as well as the salmon and pork chop dishes. The Ceasar salad was excellent. The smoked short rib lasagna was the only dish that didn't resonate with us (not as balanced with the strength of the smoky rib and the whole basil leaves). We were pleasantly surprised with a complimentary tasting of stuffed shells- they were great! Very good tiramisu and cappuccinos for dessert. Prices were reasonable. Highly recommend and plan to be back in the future...

Always my favorite place to go to! Had friends visiting from Toronto and just had to bring them here. Fun vibe and great food! Mushroom risotto, pizza, kale Cesare salad, roasted chicken all amazing!!! Great service too:)