This deli opened in Nonantum in 1958, and it hasn’t changed much since. The unpretentious sub shop is known for its generously filled but affordable panini and subs. (Throw on some of Guiseppe’s popular pickled relish, but don’t ask for lettuce.) With a seemingly endless list of specials, ranging from housemade meatballs to a killer egg salad, there’s something for everyone. You just might bump into Matt LeBlanc of Friends, who stops in for a bite whenever he’s back in his hometown.

Guiseppe’s is open for takeout and delivery.

At its core, Italian food is all about using the freshest ingredients in the simplest ways, letting the quality speak for itself. Steamers Seafood Market humbly embraces this style, taking advantage of the fresh seafood available from the waters of the Atlantic just a few miles away. Cajun tuna; scallop scampi; and flash-fried clams, haddock, and shrimp bring the briny freshness of the ocean to this unassuming corner store in this extraordinary village of Newton. Of course, it wouldn’t be New England if Steamers didn’t offer its take on a lobster roll.

Steamers is open for takeout.

This legendary pastry shop could go head-to-head with Mike’s Pastry in the North End. The original owners were of French origin, but the shop started offering cannoli and sfogliatelle to please the village’s Italian population. Don’t be concerned about the hollow cannoli shells on the shelves — the ricotta is filled fresh to order. Be sure to try the Nutella-twisted pretzels and the Neapolitan rum baba.

Antoine’s is open for in-store shopping.

In a space that was once a dive bar, Olivia’s Bistro offers a modern twist on classic Italian dishes with an industrial chic ambiance. The neighborhood has embraced Olivia’s as the destination to dine out, with its fresh-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and perfect wine list. Be sure to try the butternut squash agnolotti in sage butter served with amaretto biscotti. And the best part about Olivia’s? The kitchen sources local ingredients from its neighbors, like hot sausage from DePasquale’s.

Olivia’s is open for indoor dining, takeout, and delivery.

Coming from the city of Latina on the Tyrrhenian coast of Italy, owner Massimo Ottani is behind the Landing, or “L’Approdo” in Italian. This Roman-style cucina makes you feel like you’re eating at an outdoor table on the cobblestone streets of the Italian capital. Bite into freshly baked focaccia — thin, soft, and airy with a crunchy bottom — as well as delicacies like suppli (Rome’s version of arancini), gnocchi (on Thursdays), and a fantastic trippa alla romana, or Roman-style tripe. But the star of the show is that focaccia.

The Landing is open for indoor dining, takeout, and delivery via DoorDash and Grubhub.