Looking for a sublime Italian meal near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Italian restaurants around Waltham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

1. Domenic's

Topping the list is Domenic's. Located at 987 Main St., the Italian deli and bakery is the highest rated cheap Italian restaurant in Waltham, boasting 4.5 stars out of 383 reviews on Yelp. Serving Boston since 1979, this Domenic's bakes its own bread daily. The menu includes paninis, salads, pastas, soups and appetizers. Try the Panino di Melenzane with smoked mozzarella. A large selection of pizzas and toppings is also available, and you can order your pizza half-baked, perfect for freezing and baking at home later. (Check out the full menu here.)