Spent a week in Boston testing and tasting the local Italian cuisine. Assaggio's had a varied and tasty menu. The food was served in an attractive, authentic fashion. However, what made the visit most memorable, even though we waited for more than an hour (with a reservation), was the incredible customer service, specifically our server, Natalia. She was awesomeness personified. If in the area again, we will go back both for the great food and for Natalia. Buon appetito!
Tonight was my second visit both times for my daughter’s birthday. I had notified the restaurant in advance of the occasion, I must say they went above and beyond to make it very special. The restaurant manager sent a complimentary fruit platter and a piece of tiramisu on them. Our appetizers and mains were out of this world and our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. They really go out of their way to give you a five star dining experience without costing you a fortune. Looking forward to next year as this is new tradition.
What an incredible meal we had here. everything was great, seasonings, flavors, everything was on point. Food, service, beverages !!!!!!
My husband and I have been going here for a while. Haven’t been since they spruced the place up and Wow! It looks great and didn’t think it was possible but the menu and food was better than ever!
Had the delightful experience of dining here last night and everything was on point! Service was exceptional and the ambience was so pleasant. The wait time for food was short and the was certainly a lot of great wine choices. Highly recommend.
Assaggio is fabulous! Love veal chop and octopus! Great atmosphere and have never had a bad meal here!
Definitely our favorite north end restaurant!! We have been to so many but Assaggio is by far THE best!!! The food is amazing, out of this world.... so delicious! The service is beyond from the minute you walk in... you are treated so nice! Everyone is wonderful!
This is a MUST❤️
Elizabeth Coletta Fichera
+5
Food was excellent will go again, owner gave us a huge fresh fruit platter complimentary and lemoncello😉
A wonderful restaurant-the food, drinks and wine 🍷 list, atmosphere, and service are consistently excellent.
Everything was excellent. I felt like I really was eating in Italy. Service was impeccable.
Highly recommend.
Intimate atmosphere. Service was exceptional . The presentation of every course was beautiful, but most important was the fresh, authentic quality of flavors in every bite..
We had the lasagna and fillet mignon, both were fabulous. Fillet came with a fig marmalade that my wife loved. Highly recommend.
Went with a group of 6 to Assaggio. The food was exceptional. Veal Chops, Grigliata, Short Ribs, Nerano, and the Pasta dishes were all excellent. Definitely the place to go in Boston's North End
The atmosphere upstairs was amazing. Chicken parmigiana was great. Drink and desert was also great! Caesar salad and bread were both just ok. Have patience, super busy. Will definitely be back.
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Another one of DePasquale Venture’s restaurant with great food.
At Assagio, seafood dishes were undeniable stars of the menu. The Lobster Fra Diavolo offered an incredibly rich and flavorful experience. Whole Maine lobster melded harmoniously with garlic and Colino tomatoes, creating a dish that's both robust and refined. Meanwhile, the Vongole pasta was nothing short of a marvel. The pasta seemed to absorb the clam’s very essence, making each bite burst with their rich flavors. Not to be outshone, the Truffle Crusted Tuna came seared to perfection. The crust imparted a truffle aroma that subtly elevated the dish, making it more than just another seafood entrée.
The Veal Chop, although not as memorable as the seafood, was still worth a mention. Stuffed with Parma prosciutto and Italian fontina, the dish started promisingly with its tender, flavorful first bites. However, as I delved deeper toward the stuffing, the meat became a bit denser and drier than I would’ve hoped.
If you're planning a visit to Assagio, I'd highly recommend zoning in on their seafood pasta dishes. Despite a minor misstep with the veal, the overall experience here was exceptional.
Songs In The Sails Yacht Charters
+5
The food was great! Highly recommend the eggplant appetizer. The pear martini is amazing. The bartender on Saturday nights is super personable. Great date night !
Salmone arrosto Eggplant parmigiana Bread setup! Food was mouth watering, highly recommend this place we were seated on the main floor which was cozy, Italian food at its finest, better than the rest!! Great service as well!!
😎how many times have you been to this place? 1
👩🏻summary: I think it's my first north end restaurant we visited together.
🍝food: saute of clams ($17.99), tuna tartar ($18.98), pappardelle bonlognese ($24.95)
🍷drink: supertuscan tuarita ($52), sparkling water ($8) and coffee ($3)
🍰dessert: deconstructed tiramisu for two ($11.95) - they make it in front of you.
💬service: friendly and attentive
💁🏻♀️would I revisit this place? Yes
The food was delicious. Our waiter Sam was very helpful and friendly. The ricotta was amazing. Definitely spendy.
This was a lovely, authentic Italian style. Dining experience in Boston's North end with incredible service. Tasty and delightfully strong drinks and enough food. To fill your belly with some to take on period a wonderful place for a fancy day for that special lady in your life. Or fellas.
First time visit for a fairly large group celebrating birthdays. Service was excellent, appetizers, meals, and desserts were amazing. Definitely would like to make a return visit.
Hidden gem off the busy streets of the North End. Ended up here after most of the places on Hanover had nothing available for a large party. Just happened to walk by and now this may be our new favorite Italian stop. The menu has something for everyone, the restaurant is beautiful and the appetizers are amazing and great for sharing. You have to try the fried Zucchini flowers with ricotta.
What a experience. This place is definitely a Gem. Can’t find a better Italian in the city. The staff was wonderful, the setting was close and intimate. Felt like a family Gathering. The past and seafood was unmatched.
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2021 BOS Restaurant Week: 4th Stop
This is one of the restaurant we are looking for so long and can’t wait to give it a try during this Boston restaurant week. It’s also our date night and we are very excited.
We choose to be there at 4pm right after they opened because we want to skip the crowd and enjoy the dinner alone. This restaurant is very beautiful and they opened the window doors and the weather is so nice. It reminds us of Spain.
The food is very artistic and beautiful, not only the appetizer and main course, but also every detail of the color and sauce. it’s so juicy and delicious.
The service is wonderful. They are very professional and understanding their own menu. They provided a good recommendations and options. We love this place a lot. We will definitely bring our friends and family here again. So far, it’s our favorite restaurant in Boston. Cheers!
Updated: after our first wonderful experience, our friends and family finally got a chance to explore this wonderful restaurant again. We choose this restaurant for our early Mother’s Day celebration. The “full size” of the appetizers and main dishes are amazing! They are continually bringing wonderful food and service, the dessert is amazing. They made the fresh tiramisu in front of you. It surprised us and we love it. What a great time there. Highly recommended this hidden gem.
We went to celebrate our 8th Anniversary, From the host to the waitress everyone was very pleasant, the food was amazing from eggplant appetizer, gnocchi pasta and stuffed veal chops is a must try. Food was mouth watering, highly recommend this place we were seated on the main floor which was cozy, they have a lounge upstairs which we went and checked out later it was nice and the ambience and the music was good too, we will check that next time. They gave us complementary lemonchello shots that was also good!
In A Nutshell:
-Assaggio is a very good Italian restaurant located in the North End of Boston.
-Here you'll find comfort food that is particularly from Positano, Italy.
-The location is very small & intimate, which makes it a nice place to take a date.
-The service is phenomenal along w/ the delicious food & wine.
Overall, this is a great Italian restaurant located in an abundance of them in the area.
The steak is very tender and delicious cooked just as I asked. Price is a bit much but the quality is good. The octopus is good the drinks are a bit on the week side. Overall good quality and value
We came here after dinner in the North End to try their Espresso Martini, as we heard they had some of the best in Boston and we were not disappointed! The chocolate powder around the inside of the rim was unique but so delicious and the martini itself was very smooth and rich.
The upstairs bar area was very chic and intimate and had a fantastic vibe - would definitely come back again!
Wowww, from start to finish woww. Amazing service, bread was so fresh. The cocktails were balanced and delicious. The meatballs and fresh ricotta were to die for, only qualm is wish we had more because I want that taste in my mouth again. The pasta was top tier, one of my favorite meals in the north end.
Came here wit a group of 8. Very cool spot, nice staff, quality drinks and food. Took a long time to get our first round of drinks (came out after appetizers). Gnocchi was awesome.
Exceptional experience celebrating my wife's birthday with friends. Will definitely be back in the near future. Server went above and beyond. Strongly recommend you stop in or make a reservation at Assaggio soon!
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