A.J. Tomaiolo's has been serving the best Italian cuisine to the Central Massachusetts area for nearly 25 years. A.J. Tomaiolo's has attributed their success and longevity to a dedicated family and staff. A. J. Tomaiolo's specializes in sauteed dishes and uses the freshest ingredients available. All our sauces are prepared in our own kitchen.
Our soups are made from only the finest ingredients available. We also offer a selection of rich desserts. We are especially proud of our made to order style of preparation! Your satisfaction with our food and service is guaranteed!
Our soups are made from only the finest ingredients available. We also offer a selection of rich desserts. We are especially proud of our made to order style of preparation! Your satisfaction with our food and service is guaranteed!
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Breaded eggplant, sliced tomatoes, spinach and melted provolone cheese served with marinara sauce. Sauteed in 100% olive oil with garlic, parsley, white wine and pinch of crushed red pepper. Thin pizza crust topped with a blend of cheeses, salami and pepperoni, Served with marinara sauce. Crusty Italian bread toasted and topped with sauteed tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil in 100% olive oil.
From one of Italy's finest wine producers, this lively and classic red pairs beautifully with any of our parmigiana dishes. Aromas of black cherry and raspberry, with plum and cocoa on the palate, leading to a smooth finish. Delicious with the Fettucine Sorrento. This gorgeous Pinot Grigio is crisp, clean, and refreshing with its balance of fruit and acid.
For over 24 years, the Tomaiolo family has provided Central Massachusetts with the best in Italian Cuisine. But did you know you can utilize our restaurant for private functions? Have your holiday parties, baby and bridal showers, rehearsal dinner, business meetings, and bereavement dinners at A.J. Tomaiolo's.
Reviews (24)
Wachira T. Sittikong
Jan 25, 2022
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Was referred by a great friend to try out this amazing hidden gem! Located in Northboro, A.J. Tomaiolo’s Restaurant hit all the spots! Looking for some fresh Italian dishes! Homey, delicious and absolutely fresh it was the perfect place for what we were craving! We had ordered the mussels in white wine sauce, a cheese pizza for our daughter, The seafood fra diavolo and the filet mignon with lobster ravioli with a brandy white wine sauce with extra sautéed onions and mushrooms for my wife and I! Everything was absolutely amazing and delicious, prepared fresh and hot! Lisa the Bartender kept coming
Kelly Thayer
Jan 19, 2022
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Denis F.
Dec 29, 2021
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Arrived just before closing time. Expected to be rushed a little bit, and that would have been okay. Nothing of the kind. As it was pretty late the restaurant was about empty. But the waitress let us know that she had to set up for the next day and we could take our time.
Everyone enjoyed their meal, and the portions were ridiculous, but way too good to pack up and reheat! I had a veal chop that was likely the best I've ever had.
Can't comment on the deserts as we were much too full to even think about it.
Wish we lived closer.
Everyone enjoyed their meal, and the portions were ridiculous, but way too good to pack up and reheat! I had a veal chop that was likely the best I've ever had.
Can't comment on the deserts as we were much too full to even think about it.
Wish we lived closer.
Arlene Room
Nov 29, 2021
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Marshall Horwitz
Oct 17, 2021
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John M.
Oct 13, 2021
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When we lived in Shrewsbury we ate here at least once (maybe twice) a week. We felt like family, but then it was time for us to move home to Belmont Shore, CA. I've said ever since that there is no good Italian food in Southern California.
Our son was the victim of a violent crime in Worcester a number of years ago. We decided to have dinner here while he was still in the hospital. We were treated royally by the family. Thank you to them for making a horrible situation a little more tolerable.
Our son was the victim of a violent crime in Worcester a number of years ago. We decided to have dinner here while he was still in the hospital. We were treated royally by the family. Thank you to them for making a horrible situation a little more tolerable.
Patty Erickson
Sep 18, 2021
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Anne Telemaque
Aug 13, 2021
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Jean Sagerian
Jul 28, 2021
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Graheme Williams
Dec 21, 2020
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Liked it a lot. Wonderful Italian decor with large mural of Venice to set a mood. Our novice waitress was wonderful and her mentor a great asset to the restaurant. Food variety was excellent and prices were reasonable. Very good wine and cocktail selection - also at reasonable prices. Accommodation of a wheelchair customer was easy and natural it. Good free parking. We will be back.
Mike G.
Nov 20, 2020
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Ashley D.
Jul 26, 2020
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Paul L.
May 20, 2019
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Mike H.
Aug 22, 2018
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Adams K.
Apr 08, 2018
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I have to say I having eaten at AJ. I have eaten there in the past and thoroughly enjoyed their food however I've never had a pizza and I was shockingly surprised how awesome their pizza is and I have to say to you that I will always purchase one of the pizzas when we when you have a craving for pizza now let me just tell you something we got the pizza with mushrooms, spinach and egg plant on it and it was incredible. Also we had meat lover. Just as good!!
Heather S.
Feb 11, 2018
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As a disclaimer, this review is only regarding their breakfast. After an exchange with an unfriendly hostess, who seemed annoyed that we initially voiced concern about our 86 year old grandmother being physically uncomfortable in their bar area, we were seated in what was quickly apparent to be a overcrowded and understaffed room. Our waitress (the only staff member for the entire bar section) tried the best she could, but she received no help from any staff members from the dining room side. Our orders were partially wrong and only lukewarm when they arrived, it took about 50 minutes from sitting
Carl T.
Jan 07, 2018
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AnnMarie H.
Feb 04, 2017
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This restaurant is down the street from us. It's not a very large restaurant, but it has a nice atmosphere and is very clean looking. The hostess was friendly and sat us right away. Our waitress Sarah came over and got our drinks right away. She was very friendly and attentive. We orders the shrimp cocktail and the calamari appetizers. The size of the shrimp were generous and tasted fresh. The cocktail sauce has a nice, tangy taste. The calamari came hot and on a large plate. The marinara sauce was tasty. My husband wished there was another sauce option.
We ordered clam chowder with our
We ordered clam chowder with our
Wendy C.
Jan 29, 2017
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Pretty good food. The veal medallions were on the salty side. Escarole soup was very good. Chicken pasta dish tasty but the chicken a bit chewy. Looooong wait for main dish to arrive. Loud. Service friendly, but they prepared chicken with the wrong pasta. Yet, I love me my carbs regardless of the shape.
Alicia G.
Sep 01, 2016
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This place was great. After going to the zoo For a few hours me and my boyfriend came here. The service was fast and friendly. Our server Andrea was super funny and kept us well informed on the status of our food. I had the chicken Russo. It was absolutely delicious. My boyfriend had a chicken parm sub. It came with awesome French fries. The sub was great too. We also tried the Italian nachos. They were tasty and also interesting. They were little pepperoni pizza chips. They were genius. The place was surprisingly not too fancy like it looked from the window and it also wasn't expensive. I
Timothy M.
Jan 04, 2015
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5 star reviews don't come easy for me. To be fair, we showed up at 2pm on a Sunday following a snow storm. So we were literally the only people dinning.
Service (by Brittnie) was prompt and attentive without being annoyingly over bearing. But even better still - the food was spectacular. The kids bolognese rivaled even my own homemade; and the veal
Cacciatore, a typically underwhelming dish was possibly the best I've ever had (it paired particularly well with a glass of meiomi Pinot Noir).
My wife had chicken parm with angel hair which was astoundingly, perfectly al-dente.
This
Service (by Brittnie) was prompt and attentive without being annoyingly over bearing. But even better still - the food was spectacular. The kids bolognese rivaled even my own homemade; and the veal
Cacciatore, a typically underwhelming dish was possibly the best I've ever had (it paired particularly well with a glass of meiomi Pinot Noir).
My wife had chicken parm with angel hair which was astoundingly, perfectly al-dente.
This
Marj B.
Apr 14, 2011
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The only reason this place is still in business has to be because no one in the area knows what REAL Italian food is. OR they just aren't expecting to get it when they come here.
A lot of places say they are Italian but they're not BUT at least the food is still very good. Not here.
I simply couldn't believe how bad my food tasted it was totally lacking any flavor at all. Honestly....how do you accomplish that? I had what I think was Italian wedding soup.....it was terrible. Then came the veal marsala never have I had such lousy veal marsala. I mean if there is wine butter and
A lot of places say they are Italian but they're not BUT at least the food is still very good. Not here.
I simply couldn't believe how bad my food tasted it was totally lacking any flavor at all. Honestly....how do you accomplish that? I had what I think was Italian wedding soup.....it was terrible. Then came the veal marsala never have I had such lousy veal marsala. I mean if there is wine butter and
Sean M.
Nov 12, 2008
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This is the low end of Red Sauce places in my part of Central MA.
Nothing is authentic Italian, not even authentic for American Italian. The restaurant itself is clean and the dinning area is nice. The bar is probably one of the better local bars to be a regular. Very well laid out and also clean.
The free starter was cheese whiz and packaged bread sticks, that does not sing Italiano per me'. How bout some crusty bread and olive oil?
I had a Chicken Caccitore that I paid extra to have hot peppers added to the dish, I prefer spicy.
I've had this dish many times on two continents and
Nothing is authentic Italian, not even authentic for American Italian. The restaurant itself is clean and the dinning area is nice. The bar is probably one of the better local bars to be a regular. Very well laid out and also clean.
The free starter was cheese whiz and packaged bread sticks, that does not sing Italiano per me'. How bout some crusty bread and olive oil?
I had a Chicken Caccitore that I paid extra to have hot peppers added to the dish, I prefer spicy.
I've had this dish many times on two continents and
Amar C.
Nov 28, 2006
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In the plaza with the big chicken, this place is easy to miss if you dont' know it's there.
Inside is a mid-scale italian place with a huge mural on one side, and a separate classy wood-clad bar room on the other side. Plenty of top-shelf brands at the bar, and they generally have a couple of tasty microbrews on tap, and some BBC bombers. I had the BBC Steel Rail Ale.
This place gets busy on weekends, so reservations would be a good idea.
Your server will bring you a complimentary starter... it's pretzel sticks covered in sesame seeds and served with some sort of tangy spread
Inside is a mid-scale italian place with a huge mural on one side, and a separate classy wood-clad bar room on the other side. Plenty of top-shelf brands at the bar, and they generally have a couple of tasty microbrews on tap, and some BBC bombers. I had the BBC Steel Rail Ale.
This place gets busy on weekends, so reservations would be a good idea.
Your server will bring you a complimentary starter... it's pretzel sticks covered in sesame seeds and served with some sort of tangy spread
