The best Risotto in Boston | Sluurpy updated in April

Andrea Delaney

David

"Best manicotti I've ever had outside of Italy. Every dish our family ordered was delicious. They fit us in right before closing, and gave us good..."

Jen Campbell

The Tip Tap Room

77/100 (2816 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was in Boston visiting my mom who had just had surgery. We walked the Boston common, and needed a beer and a good place to sit down and eat after..."

Kelli Doel

"This place was recommended as a must by a gent we met while in town on business. And...this place is an absolute must if you're in Boston. The drink..."

John P. McFadden

"Interesting menu with some exotic options. Different combination of flavors you don't see everyday. Boyfriend ordered the antelope special. I ordered..."

Olivia DiGiovine

"Excellent service! Excellent food! My steak tips were a little rare, I had ordered med rare. The manager came right over and talked with me. They..."

Jorja Flaherty

"Amazing food and service! Enjoyed this place so much we went twice in the same day! Try the steak burger or steak fries and the salads are..."

Celeste Kimberly

"Awesome food, awesome beer/wine list, awesome staff especially Bobby who went above and beyond with his service. Highly recommend this place made our..."

Kellie Bailey

"Fantastic place. Great service and terriffic food. The beer selection was Great. Highly recommended and definitely worth a visit...."

Kjetil Jacobsen

"As always, the Tip Tap Room gets high marks for food and friendly service. I had a doctor's appointment over on Staniford later in the afternoon; so..."

Sherrie Hitchcock

"Awesome food and lots of beer! Plenty of vegetarian options and our server was great. First time in Boston and I would definitely go back for some..."

Emily Anne

"Half-shell oysters very yummy, calimari were done to perfection (firm but nowhere near chewy with a spectacular sauce served as a base for the..."

Andrew Nice

"Best service and food! Came from out of town, Used yelp reviews using steak tips and tip tap room came up and it was the best! Thank you again..."

Jessica Eve

"Great food atmosphere and delicious Rose’ Would highly..."

Valerie Mamakos Cicolini

"Interesting food options, great beer and wine choices and friendly..."

Donna Dutremble Cuddahy

"Came for the beer, stayed for all the food. It’s a shame I can only give 5 stars. It’s been a while where every single thing about a place was..."

Willie Ruiz

"What a blast! The vast selection of drafted beers had me go in there. Loved the widowmaker IPA. The Veggie Burger is from another planet and opened..."

Christoefur

"I didn’t come here to eat but given the time of the day it was (Being around 4:30 Pm), after a meeting at the place , I decided to get something to..."

Loyalty Exterior Solutions

"Go for: The great beverage selection, a well-balanced food menu, and terrific service all-around. Avoid if: You are driving here from out of town...."

Seth Matakis

"This restuarant was out of this world! The Asian Fusion twist is very well executed. We had the Bao buns and the pots stickers which were possibly..."

Nichole Sullivan

"The staff really knows their stuff. Great selection of whiskey too. Had a great time hanging out and catching up with friends. My only..."

Brendan F

"Went before the Bruins game last night and the Drinks and Food were fantastic. The place has a great vibe and really good service. We had the..."

Scott Briggs

"Pretty decent experience at tip tap room on a Friday night. Staff was pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. Accommodating for gluten free..."

Emily Hamman

"The Tip Tap Room is a good place to go, but I do think it can be overpriced for dinner. The steak in the Steak Frites is really good but the fries..."

Charles “Chuck” Carletta

"A great location for large groups! Pictured is my first course a roasted tomato basil bisque with a fried mozzarella grilled cheese. It loses a star..."

Jasmin W. (Jazz)

"Great innovative food paired with exemplary service. Prices were reasonable considering the central area. We were pleased with everything we ordered,..."

Seth M

"Everything you could ask for! The fries were awesome, perfectly seasoned and crunchy! I loved the roasted chicken and grilled corn. Very filling meal..."

Elizabeth McIlroy

"Interesting and delicious food. Lively atmosphere and attentive service. Highly recommend the calamari, lobster bisque, and grilled corn for starters..."

Pete Welch

"Great food Great people Great ambiance Great location Come support a locally owned restaurant Come try the best wings I’ve ever had. The steak I..."

Ro G

"Really enjoyed the food. It is good quality. The service was really quick. They have a kid's menu so you can go with the whole..."

Zaidi

"I live about 300 feet from this place, so often we go there for just a quick burger, but last night I got a couple of the specials. The app was..."

JT Aldridge

"Super experience all around. Staff is very friendly and..."

Claretta Webb

"This was our first trip to Boston. We had our last dinner here before heading home to CA. We did not regret ending it on such a fine note. Staff was..."

Charleen VanZant

Florentine Cafe Bar & Bistro

77/100 (2073 ratings)

"Heard that this area of Boston is known for their Italian restaurants and this one was delicious. The inside was cozy and decorated for the holiday..."

Courtney

"The food is amazing. The bread they give has a great crunch and it is accompanied by a good oil. We got the mussels as the appetizer that were good...."

Riles

"We went for dinner on a Saturday. It gets really crowded and loud inside but hey, it was a typical Saturday in the North End. Espresso Martini was..."

Laura Figueroa

"If you are a cheese lover then this is the perfect place for you to go. We ordered five different dishes and all of them were covered in Mozzarella,..."

Donara Jaghinyan

"The atmosphere is almost like at a restaurant in Italy. Food was good and the service was quite decent. A little expensive, but we enjoyed..."

Joachim Skovgaard

"Go to this place!! Just walked in off the street to the best Italian lunch I've ever had. Great staff, amazing food, cold beer and an amazing..."

unknown artist

"Had the best time here last Wednesday. Good food but what really stood out was our incredible waitress. We had a horrible day and Olivia truly turned..."

Katie Parsons

"The food was delicious 😋! I ordered the spaghetti with meatballs, and it was very good (one the the best!). The ambient was very nice and..."

Pequena Camille

"Had iced cold brew, sparkling rose, smoked salmon carrpaccio, and gnocchi pomodoro! Everything was amazing! I picked the restaurant because I thought..."

Zabrina Pearson

"Fantastic Italian restaurant in Boston's historic North End serving up authentic and traditional pastas and other Italian entrees. Amazing bar..."

Mark Mazzaferro

"It was my first time going here recently. It was so cozy and atmosphere was great. Was a bit disappointed because we waited 10 minutes to be waited..."

Karen Alvarez

"Florentines provides awesome bar service for drinks and apps. Their bartenders are top-notch in service, drinks, friendliness, and just being..."

Andrew Raftery

"Got a table quickly and everything was very good! Nice staff great street view..."

Michell G

"I really like the vibes on this place. Been here once for brunch and once for dinner. Really nice servers. Good food! Downstairs was really gorgeous..."

Ayesha Ahmad

"Great little hole in the wall place in the North End. The food was amazing and I had the best Espresso martini ever here. I will definitely come back..."

Blondie 205

"Wife and I visited on 11/15/22. The vibe was lively, service was friendly and on point. The apps and entrees were great. There is only one menu but..."

Popeye

"First time, and they did not disappoint us. Meal, service and atmosphere was great. A little disappointed that veal parm wasn't a staple due to chef..."

Craig Sanford

"Best Gnocchi I ever had , everything Is so fresh and delicious in this restaurant . I love my drink also it was so so refreshing ! I highly recommend..."

Deepti Gupta

Avenue One

77/100 (1355 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Beautiful atmosphere table had big leather seats. Chicken dumplings were savory, clam chowder pretty good, crab cakes very good and fresh, lobster..."

Nadia Lavrova

"This restaurant is perfect. They made me an omelette exactly how I like it. The staff were fantastic and cooked the omelette on site for me. They..."

Raymond Gordon

"Food was fresh and delicious The tomato and white bean soup was out of this world I had fresh roasted chicken salad it was made of fresh local..."

Donnamarie Reese

"As a hotel restaurant and bar, this is about what you'd expect with the exception that service was better than anticipated. We had a group of about..."

Ray Stevens

"Now I am not a clam chowder aficionado but if they offer you the free chowder when checking in, take it. After traveling all day and being greeted..."

Angel Y

"Good place to done if you are not in the mood to step out for food. Not too many options, but what they have is all good. I had couple of take outs..."

abhijith s

"My girlfriend and I really enjoyed both our experiences at Avenue One. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Narayan and Abdul made the..."

Liam Lundt

"Had a great experience and absolutely loved the staff! They make you feel right at home and welcome. Everything was done promptly and I felt as..."

Katelyn Gervais

"The staff is always attentive and a pleasure. Food is amazing and always..."

Paul O'Malley

"Avenue One was a relaxing way to end our day. The clam chowder was very good. We shared the nachos made with waffle fries and chili and served with..."

Randy & Dawn McMannama

"Avenue One is the in-hotel restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Upscale with food, service and and ambience to match. Excellent restaurant in..."

Neal Langerman

"Had dinner there for the first time last night before a show at the Opera House. The service was perfectly timed (drinks, apps entrees) the menu is..."

Drew Bates

"Following a recent revamp and redesign of the space, and a new executive chef, this place is now sharply improved. The service issues which I had..."

Frederick Wright

"Best lobster roll in the world. Fresh succulent lobster fresh crisp roll,outstanding clam chowder and shrimp cocktail. Best server whole team effort..."

carl miller

"Typical hotel type bar/restaurant with fantastic food. The steak was melting in your mouth..."

Cheryl Grabowski

"Had a discount voucher for a three-course meal. Food was very good, as was the service. Menu almost too diverse, but understandable that the hotel..."

Liz H

Pellino's

"I have been trying to get ANYONE to make a veal scallopini with a Pommery mustard sauce since leaving employment with the Orangerie Restaurant in..."

Tj MacKay

"Absolutely fabulous food and service! We’ve found our new favorite Italian restaurant! Every plate we had was fantastic. The arancini, caesar..."

Alana Bonner

"Great restaurant, started with calamari which was prepared perfectly. I ordered the chicken parmigiana which was excellent. Two large pieces of..."

Marty Lorrey

"Our waiter was fantastic, friendly, and helpful. The food was outstanding. The rack of lamb was the best we've ever eaten, the gnocchi was perfect,..."

Dana Robinson Hall

"Absolutely delicious! While walking through Little Italy we came upon Pellino's and read the menu posted outside. We had an open window table..."

Mary Driggett

"Absolutely Stunning !!!!!! We only called into this restaurant because it was raining, we ordered some pasta dishes that were perfectly cooked. The..."

Lord Paul Manser

"Food was excellent. Services was equally as excellent. Everything we had was impeccably prepared and everyone’s plate was spotlessly empty. Good to..."

Thom Qafzezi

"I had the bruschetta and the pesto pasta. Every ingredient was really fresh and the pasta was made perfectly. I've been disappointed with every bite..."

Jen Kuligoski

"Great food,portion size was just enough, server was great as well. will be..."

Matthew Sayahi

"Great food, great service and great atmosphere--after a long day sightseeing had a great meal consisting of a bottle of wine, bruschetta, gnocchi..."

Leslie Johnson Frick

"A Boston Gem! The food was absolutely amazing! Fresh pasta made daily in house! The staff worked very hard to make sure our evening was nice! Well..."

Jack Patterson

"Every course was amazing! The lobster ravioli was the best I've ever had. Perfect portions. Will be back next time I'm in..."

Emily Allison

"Great restaurant off the mail street. The owner waited on us himself and the food was superb! Definitely coming..."

Rick Doak

"I’ve visited Pellino’s several times over the last three years and the food is always amazing along with the service. They make their own pasta..."

Jillian Savage Watson

"Excellent food and experience. The staff makes you feel so welcome! Loved it! Will absolutely become a staple of every Boston visit. Very fast..."

Jennifer

"Nice People, Nice Place, Good Food. We seem to find the best places by accident.Pellino's was no exception.We were wandering around the..."

Tom

"Excellent Italian. Fresh ingredients. Nice atmosphere. If you need spice ask for extra spicy. Will..."

GeorgePaul

"LOVE Pellino's. We ate here a couple of times and loved the restaurant so much that we decided to have our wedding lunch here. The food is delicious..."

AmyW

"Very good authentic restaurant, highly recommended. Been here a couple times, for take out and a dinner in. The rack of lamb is excellent, and I've..."

Tom Dixon

"The outside dining has really added to the atmosphere in the North End. Pellino’s like many of the other Italian eateries is quaint and has a..."

Perks Advisor

"I'm not Italian nor am I from Boston so I had no idea which of the many Italian restaurants to try. The restaurants on the main street were full so..."

Andrew D.

"My friends and I stumbled upon Pellino's while walking around town and What a Find! I had the veal Saltimbocca my friends had eggplant Parm, shrimp..."

Gina Vincent

"Cozy atmosphere and delicious food, The lobster ravioli is a must! Great customer service and very good location. Parking can be challenging so I..."

Evelyn Almeida

"First off, the server Justin was the reason we stopped and sat down. He had us at warm home made bread and this may be a bold statement but I’ll..."

Gustavo Poliak

"The food here was amazing. Definitely better than I expected. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, they make you feel as if you knew them..."

Jynnei Brown

"Delicious every time I go! I’ve been going here for years. The pasta is incredible - it’s all made by hand here and you can absolutely..."

Sarah Lombardo

"Absolutely delicious! I had the Eggplant Parm and it was enough for 3 meals. Of course, I had to start with calamari..."

Caty Kidd

"Great early dinner on a busy Saturday evening. We sat outdoors and had an amazing experience. The waiter was very attentive and had good..."

Dan OConnor

"Pretty good Italian food at Pellinos. The chicken parm platter came with two giant pieces of chicken and came with a side of homemade..."

James Touhey

"Food is a 5. Calamari super fresh. Home made pasta was fabulous. Prices very reasonable. Portions are really good. Service was a 3. One waiter..."

Terry Kelm

"Perfect little outdoor setup during these crazy times. The staff worked extra hard to bring amazing food out. We had the Calamari to start and then..."

Jay Levinson

"As a level 7 Google Local Guide, I must say this could be the best Italian food in Boston. It came highly recommended by a Bostonian and we were..."

Bryant Bell

Ristorante Villa Francesca

77/100 (3524 ratings)

"My Mom and I were lucky enough to eat supper there while visiting Boston...best Chicken Parm I've ever had!! And our waiter and waitress were..."

Jennifer Crook

"Delicious meal with attentive staff. The hostess was greeted us at the door, she was warm and welcoming. Our waitress, Jennifer, was personable and..."

Karen Lintner

"Excellent food. They even made me gnocchi with Alfredo and capers, which is not on the menu. Service was fantastic. I would highly recommend..."

Karen Hockins

"Good size portions at a good price. You do not leave feeling hungry. Great service and attentive staff. The chicken parm was exceptional. Nice..."

Barry Davis

"Francesca's never disappoints. Hosted a party of 30 and every aspect of the event was perfect. Food, staff, attention to detail. People all raved..."

Peggy Provost Grimes

"The meatballs were the size of baseballs, the sauce was top shelf all the way homemade pasta couldn't ask for more and the bread was fresh out of the..."

Elaine LaRoche

"Oh my, the lobster ravioli was the best I’ve ever..."

Gerri Nykyforuk

"The staff were delightful and the lobster ravioli was..."

Clare Lubich

"Birthday Fun 58 🎂🎉 a wonderful couple from Philadelphia Barbara & George, then Eva & Matt from London sat next to us...the place is intimate &..."

Dianne DiGirolamo

"Absolutley loved the food delicious! The staff was very kind and polite. Great experience will definitely be..."

Lorena Elena Gode

"We absolutely loved our visit and our server Amber was wonderful. The fresh pasta was..."

Mark Rouleau

"Best meal in my entire life!! The atmosphere was just as great as the food!..."

Penny Stapf

"I've been going to Francesca's for over 15 years and it has never disappointed. The food is amazing, excellent wine selection and the service has..."

Mary Elizabeth Dorman

"This place is Always Fantastic !!!! You order - they cook - you leave in Love with the place !!!..."

Bobby Veazie

"The food and service was excellent. I would love to return. The calamari and fruit Di mare were the..."

Roger L. Thivierge

"So good!! Drinks were awesome and dinner was romantic outside , all of the food was absolutely delicious �. Lots of food..."

Lisa Sodek Naylor

"My favorite North End Resturant. Had an amazing meal. Never..."

Mary Teixeira

"My girlfriend and I loved the place the food was excellent it was an intimate setting, and the caramel custard dessert was..."

Mark Mercuri

"The food is amazing! The staff is so friendly. You really can't beat..."

Taffy Ragan

"Husband said the lasagna was the best he ever had! Service was excellent. Ambiance was..."

Deborah Kaiser Troiano

"We were there 7/30/17 and had a fabulous meal with great service. Would definitely go..."

Terry Ash

"Really great service & good..."

Sami Small

"Nice atmosphere, fantastic service, tasty food and great..."

Terri Court

"Delicious dinner had by all would definitely enjoy it again when in the neighborhood. Waitress was especially..."

Sylviane Lamore

"The service was excellent! The food amazing! We loved the pasta-all of it!Excellent clams..."

Jacqueline Dupont

"Bad reviews or not, to me that means there've just been that many people that have visited there. This was, hands-down, the best Italian food I..."

Clint

"Excellent, we were hesitant to go here because of the bad reviews, thankfully we decided to give it a try. The staff was great, very friendly. We..."

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"A Great Place. When I lived in MA I would travel into Boston to eat here a few times a year and I NEVER left disappointed. I was on a weekend trip to..."

WWIII

"Fabulous the lobster ravioli is to die for! I low absolutely love this..."

Rebecca

"Located in Boston’s historic North End, Ristorante Villa-Francesca is an authentic Italian spot with quite a reputation. They’ve been in business..."

Amie Winters

"Villa Francesca's positive vibes encompasses this block, there is no doubt about..."

Kristen Fenton

"Cozy little north end Italian restaurant...describes most. The food was VERY good. We had an eggplant appetizer, the swordfish with risotto, and an..."

R Leonard Myatt

"Another spectacular dining experience with a window table view of North End! We dined on the most delicious Steamed Mussels, Garlic Calamari, ..."

Bill Henson

"We were actually set on a different restaurant that was recommended to us, but walking by this place it was really aesthetic. So we changed our plans..."

Mark Zubizarreta

"Tiny place in the north end that has a great wine selection and even better food. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is perfect for..."

christopher copeland

"Fabulous experience, oysters & swordfish were delicious, as well as the wine, well worth every..."

Heather Ross-Nichols

"Had a great cesar salad and spaghetti and meatballs here. Was feeling something simple and this place was the best find! We popped in at 7:30pm on a..."

Stefanie Lewerenz

"I went there for my birthday, and it was amazing. I love the food and the..."

Esther Mbiwan

"If you want the best Italian experience then this is your spot. Amazing food along with very generous..."

Chris Smart

"My family ate dinner here on Christmas Eve while visiting Boston and it was fantastic. My son and I love Italian food and are happy any chance we..."

Shannon M

"Amazing food. The service was top notch. The atmosphere was great. The location was walking distance from so many iconic Boston landmarks. I had the..."

Jacque

"I had a Fettuccine Alfredo served on the table fresh from the wheel cheese pictured, it had a strong alcohol flavor that I didn't like but overall..."

Pebb

"Absolutely amazing food! Service was subpar. I would think a newer trained server would have more of an idea of what's on his menu when paying prices..."

Sherri Pfuntner

"This was an excellent place for a small dinner party. We came here for a reception and it definitely made the cut for such an event. The food was..."

Amaka Winslow

"Went with a group of 7 for restaurant week. As with any North End restaurant it's a tight fit. We were seated quickly. It took a bit for the waitress..."

Randi L

Blu

77/100 (3039 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great location and great views. Given the price of the food, it was a little underwhelming, not gonna lie. The service can definitely be better too..."

Sarthak Chatterjee

"They kept our table even though we were 10 minutes late! Our server was very polite and assisted us even to take pictures. He attended to the kids..."

Nyonya Lillian Suuti

"Held a company dinner here with 12 people. Cool atmosphere (odd entry with a gym and to-go food..wasn't sure what to expect). But service was..."

Kris

"First time eating here prior to attending a show in the Theater District. We were seated quickly and overall service was very good. The atmosphere..."

Kevin Sullivan

"Great view, not too busy during the week, and located near a lot of things in downtown Boston + the park. Our server was very attentive, and the food..."

Greg Wnuk

"In all actuality, at first you think you are paying for the view. But the food was delicious. Ceasar salad with anchovies was topnotch. Swordfish,..."

Bart Connors Szczarba

"The staff was fantastic! From the host to our waiter. Attentive, helpful, even helped out group take pictures. Blu has really great view with floor..."

Sandro DeSouza

"Hidden tucked away on the 4th floor with a fantastic view and chic ambiance. We started with a caprese salad. I had the shrimp linguine, and my..."

Cheryl Nordyke

"It was our first time here, loved view, it was so classy, romantic atmosphere, lights were not too bright. Food was good & not heavy but felt a bit..."

Gina Rehoseni

"My pork chop and lamb chops were a bit of a let down. I was expecting a bit more grilled flavoring from them, That's the only reason I didn't give..."

Anthony De Coteau

Antico Forno

76/100 (3479 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Great food in the north end, pizzas were very good. Definitely not the very best we have ever had, but a great spot to check out! Would recommend if..."

Cami Tussie

"It is authentic Italian cuisine. Very tasty and excellent size. We have plenty of succulent and different tastes. We ate for three pers with pasta..."

David Proulx

"This restaurant IS Wonderful! The food is really and truly delicious. The staff and atmosphere were great. We ate in and came back later for take..."

Dawn Frye

"Pretty decent selection of clearly labeled vegan options for an Italian place. The spaghetti was super flavorful and I also enjoyed the vegan..."

Lucia T

"Hands down some of the best Italian food I've ever had. Veal parmigiana is to die for and the fettuccini Positano was perfection. Fabulous wine..."

Amy Rogers

"Outstanding. I am a vegan x 21 years - the food brought me back to my Sicilian grandmother’s cooking in Queens. The staff and the atmosphere are..."

Liz Niederman

"All of our food was great. The servers were helpful and know the menu. Obviously popular with the locsls... I would Come back for Saltimbocca or wood..."

Richard Ciammaichella

"We had a quick 3 day work trip. A lot of our employees were new to Boston and the North End. Antico Forno was the perfect spot for our 30 person..."

Amelia Rice

"Good excellent, Marcos the server was very friendly. I almost have it a 4 because we had a reservation and was told we either could wait outside or..."

Liz Laspina

"Can’t say enough about this place! Both dishes were absolutely delicious and would definitely come back. While busy and tight, I felt like I was in..."

Sean McCormick

"If it was politically correct to lick the plate we would have. We ordered fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp and the Ravioli alla aragosta. My husband..."

Corrine Forrest

"The food was great and the atmosphere was fun. But, we did have to wait ~30 minutes to get seated although we had a reservation. We ordered the..."

Karen Ghaddar

"Lobster ravioli was delicious , not too heavy. We had later reservations at 7:45 mid week & still had to wait awhile for food, but I have no..."

A G

"Rustic Italian dishes, delicious wines, tempting dessert menu await! Great selection of brick oven pizzas and pastas. Excellent entrees with variety..."

Jacob Barbato

"Go for: Highly underrated pizza, red wine, and well-executed dishes all-around. Avoid if: You didn't make a reservation and you're not willing to..."

Seth Matakis

"Drinks, food and ambience was good.. Dessert was not so great. We had ordered banana pudding. Expensive. So plan..."

Priya Subramanian

Riccardo's Ristorante

"Truly amazing dinning experience, can’t wait till I go back to Boston so that I can dine here again. Great location, lively inside, food and drinks..."

Isabella F

"We had an amazing time here. Wine tasting and wonderful food. Tony from Santa Barbara was the best. We will be back. And often. Could be the..."

Jefferson Purcell

"We dined here on Christmas Eve, and we were seated immediately at a beautiful table upstairs by the window. The food was some of the best Italian..."

Toby Jones

"Visiting Boston, of course you go for Italian. Ex NY'er here. The north end eateries are as good, maybe better than what I'm used to in NY (The..."

murray israel

"The food was excellent but our server Tommy was the highlight of our visit! Super attentive and personable. Took care of explaining smaller kid..."

Jon Andrews

"Went to Riccardos for lunch…Tony from SB was amazing…our food and wine education was unsurpassed. Great food…amazing wine…amazing staff. ..."

Christina Parrelli Purcell

"Great staff, delicious food, big portions. Totally worth it. Very Child friendly. good location to take a walk. parking garage..."

Nasser Sison

"It's so good that I went back twice on one trip. On Thursday, I went to dinner with 18 co-workers, and on Friday, it was myself, the kids, and..."

Ray Gilmore

"I never write reviews but this experience compelled me. We were celebrating and came here unexpectedly for an early Friday lunch looking for..."

Justin Stidham

"My partner and I decided to split Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina, which was a great choice as the portion size was large enough to feed both of us. The..."

Raman D.

Carmelina's

75/100 (3277 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

"Carmelina's was a perfect place to grab lunch after spending my morning walking The North End. I did not have a rsvp but a spot for one was..."

AlleyCat Garcia

"Small eatery with impressive menu. We had the usual fried calamari and was pleasantly surprised by its quality: light and delicate. We had two..."

Sheau Ng

"What a great, great experience. I can understand why this is the hardest reservation in Boston. We walked in on a Monday at like 5:15 and were lucky..."

Raj Sheth

"Best pasta I've had in Boston so far! The Crazy Alfredo is delicious has lots of meat and a hint of spiciness. Also, really enjoyed sitting at the..."

Jinsu Ha

"Carmelina's was one of my best food experiences in Boston. hometown "Little Italy" at its best! The pasta dishes were the best that we had in Boston...."

Ian Crowe

"Love, love, love Carmelina's! It is a very small restaurant, so highly recommend making a reservation. Someone canceled, so luckily, I got a..."

Kelley Williams

"We were fortunate that we were able to get seating last minute. I would highly recommend trying to get reservations as early as you can...as many..."

Ichigo Ryu

"The best pesto pasta I've had - including one I tried in Italy! Fresh basil flavor was just right and balanced with roasted pine nuts and cheese...."

Michael Stalcup

"Nice atmosphere, tasty food and big food portions (wasn't able to finish my plate) and food arrived fast. I deducted a star because the waiter seemed..."

Amr Saleh

"Made a reservation far in advance and this place did not disappoint. Ordered calamari for appetizer and it was crispy, not overly battered and..."

Ruby F

49 Social

"Wow, where do I start. I rented the downstairs private club for My Wife’s 30th birthday. Talal Zaiter the owner was absolutely amazing to me and my..."

Wilfredo Freddy Gonzalez

"Seafood appetizer was incredible. Truffled Mac and cheese was light and delicious. Steaks high quality and tender. Service was fantastic. We felt..."

Rebecca Rogers Iaria

"I liked how the owner kept checking in with me & my friend asking if our food was cooked to how we liked it. When my friend wanted his Brussels..."

Morella Corbett

"This place is Amazing, the food I couldn't find the drooling emoji ok! I had the lamb, lobster, salmon, all of their dishes were incredible, trust me..."

Ide Jow

".... our first time on Thursday, 3/22/18 before seeing k d Lang and we most certainly will be back! Could have totally missed our show at the Orpheum..."

Blake Keefe

"Alyssa (sp?) was fantastic! She was a super sweet and completely made me and my friend's New Years Eve that much more special! Her suggestion of the..."

Amy Goodrow

"Fabulous dinner last night - tuna tartare and lobster ravioli were both..."

Mark Copen

"Delicious food served until 1130 and a cool little nightlife spot downstairs that employs some of boston's best DJ's and promotional..."

Jared Jsb Smith

"49 Social would like to bring in the New Year’s with all our favorite customers. Join us December 31, starting at 10pm for an AMAZING night you..."

Andy T Andre

"Fried mushroom salad and mussels are delicious. Great prices..."

David Hirtle

"Me and my lady attended a great event at 49 Social last weekend. Interacted with a bartender that was amazing. Friendly, out going, just really..."

Jose Edwards

"El..."

Jesús Chapín Arias

"We started at a piano bar close by and weren’t happy with the menu, so I did a quick search and found this place, and booked. Excellent spontaneous..."

Tanya Tobin

"I love it here. The food is bomb. Best calamari in Boston! The drinks are amazing. Tastes Like Candy & the Green Tea shots are my FAV.😋The music..."

Kay _Oshun-Goddess

"We lucked out with a late Open Table reservation! I ordered the salmon tacos and my mom ordered the ribs, mashed potatoes and vegetables and..."

Amanda S.

"I went here for dinner, I have to say it was one of the best meals I’ve had a very long time. I had their burrata and prosciutto gnocchi. The..."

Vahe Yacoubian

"I love this place! My sister and I decided to dine here for a late lunch and we don’t regret it. From the moment we walked in, the staff made sure..."

Massoki Maka

"Went for dinner on a Friday night around 6:30pm got 2 seats at the bar and service was busy but checked in and kept out drinks topped off. Food was..."

G

"Celebrated my 32nd birthday there, they have brunch/day parties til 9pm on Sundays. It was grown and sexy vibes !!! -There are 3 floors -nice booth..."

A -

"The food was super delicious. The vibe was pleasant and chill. It goes well with either on your date or just a fancy..."

Tom

"It’s always cool to support Black owned businesses, especially in a place like Boston. Everything was pretty solid here. We had really good service..."

Lamarr English

"Loved this place. Such a great vibe and great music while eating. The drinks where also very good. I wish I came a bit earlier in the night just..."

Esther Laguerre

"Such an amazing place to eat. Extremely quick for food to arrive to the table, excellent service and so..."

Hunter Preston

"Nothing bad to say about this place!! From the bang bang cauliflower to the churros and everything in between was amazing. I had the lamb cops which..."

Sheila Peelen

"We wanted to try a new place in Boston as we enjoy supporting the local businesses. This place recently opened and we were seated on the 2nd..."

Kimiko Lee

"A new gem in Boston! The hubs and I had the best dinning experience at Estella. From the moment we walked in, greeted by two wonderful hostesses and..."

Rossemary Vales

"What a wonderful gem right in the heart of the city! The service here is excellent, and the food matches. We had the coconut butterfly shrimp..."

Julia Wall

"Casual Friday night dinner with my husband and I was blown away. We had reservations, seated right way, and surprisingly quick service for a packed..."

Ana Almeida

"If I could rate this place more than 5 stars I would. I can safely say Estella is my new favorite place in downtown Boston. The food, the music, the..."

Paige Keeler

Bin 26 Enoteca

72/100 (1263 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We just went for a few drinks and had a great time. Excellent service and ambience and the wine was superb! Enjoyed some fresh oysters and mussels..."

Bob Buckheit

"We had a lovely, unhurried meal highlighted by the kale salad, roasted mushrooms, gnocchi, hangar steak, and an array of fabulous desserts - all..."

Karen Haas

"My brother treated me to an excellent dinner. Had the rich “Pap pa al Pomodoro” Tuscan-Style Bread & Tomato Soup” for starters, and the main..."

John Young

"Lugar perfeito para um excelente vinho e comida incrível!!!!! Muito bom..."

Ttotti Ttotti

"Great find - when in Boston, go check 'em out if you get a..."

Doug MacMillan

"A great Beacon Hill venue for a couple of Brits who love American brunch.......excellent friendly..."

Eileen Salt

"Brunch was fantastic!!!! Delicious pancakes and..."

Lauren Marie O'Connell

"Fantastic food, great service, fabulous decor!!!! Gnocchi was..."

Danielle Cerminaro

"Awesome.....Mussels in the curry sauce..."

John Bullington

"A girlfriend and I met at Bin 26 last night for a combination birthday/Christmas meal. Great location, easy to park in the Boston Common Garage and..."

Dena Landon

"Update Nov2021 Great experience!! I honestly was not eager to come back Thankfully it was such a different experience this time Service was good and..."

S PJ

"Delicious food, nice staff, and good ambiance, but the dinner portions were small for the..."

William Kopans

"Food was really excellent. Pasta and fish were both beautifully cooked with no complaints. However wine was poorly served. Good quality wine was..."

Hels “HelsBellsReviews” Hemmings

"Yes good food! I had eggs over easy with hollandaise snauce over duck hash. This was great the potatoes with chopped prefectly and not over done or..."

William Cassidy

"Came in 30min before closing. They were friendly and double checked for us to see if we can at least still place a dessert order. To our surprise we..."

Douglas Arevalo

"Perfect spot for a patio lunch, exactly what we were looking for. We had the bruschetta to start then the caprese panini for my husband and I had the..."

C T

"Very nice atmosphere and food worth waiting for , loved the decorations and the warm atmosphere, the home made pasta was awesome, although I think..."

Z

"Yes, please! We usually don’t care for Italian, but decided to step outside of our box. All the staff there were especially polite and tentative...."

Samantha L

"This is an EXCELLENT spot in Beacon Hill. Food-amazing. Wine list- incredible. Service- friendly and fantastic. Don't miss out on this casual,..."

Jeff Duening

"Such a lovely meal in the outdoor dining of Bin 26 Enoteca! Everything was delicious! We ordered the Kale Salad, Cocoa Tagliatelle, Vegetarian..."

Julie Ross

"We have been the beneficiaries of many phenomenal home-made pasta dishes at Bin 26; our favorite being the Bolognese. Every fish special has made..."

Douglas Chope

Rabia's Restaurant

71/100 (2639 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"An awesome experience. We had an oyster appetizer, then almalfi and chicken masala. Everything was great. The restaurant was small but relatively..."

TN Food Finder

"I have been here over 30 times in the past 20 or so years. Mo and his family have been running this diamond the entire time. Many restaurants..."

Sarah Marie

"Lobster Roll with Bisque. I drove all the way from New Haven just to get this lobster roll! OK, not exactly. I had never been to Boston in my life,..."

Bukko Boomeranger

"GREAT restaurant! Recently while visiting Boston we ate lunch at Rabias, then went back for dinner the same night. The next night we took our..."

Cynthia

"Incredible lobster roll! Great..."

Mark

"Rabia's Restaurant Rocks!. Great Oyster..."

Info

"Rabia's Restaurant is Best of Boston. Best seafood and oyster bar in the North End of Boston. The lobster roll is to die..."

Gail

"Lobster caprese salad was superb!!!! Went on to have the Maine lobster and corn on the cob which was tasty n good fun to pick apart! Service was good..."

LL

"Had dinner here last night. I liked it but my hubby did not. Friendly and pod wait..."

MOMMA-Mangia

"Great little spot in North End. I love tiny restaurants and was surprised this place wasn't full on a Saturday night. The Caesar salad was..."

Melanie

"Great little spot on Salem. The lobster I had was excellent and the Clam Chowder very traditional..."

Eddie

"A relatively small restaurant, with adequate service, rabias extensive menu made for a delicious meal with multiple options for every person at our..."

Vttoco

"We originally wanted to go to Neptune. But after finding out there's an hour wait, and we were in a rush, we decided to go next door to Rabias. The..."

Chinitamu

"BEST filet mignon. Such a good restaurant. A nice italian restaurant in the "italian district" of Boston, where it's hard to distinguish one..."

Lovetwoeat

"Best of Boston. I went here with my girlfriend and I couldn't have been more pleased. I ordered wild mushroom ravioli and she ordered fillet Mignon...."

Julian

"Great food, nice atmosphere. Had the seafood ravioli, I recommend it, It was excellent. wife loved the chicken..."

Jared

"Hidden Gem. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the Butternut squash and pumpkin ravioli, and was sad when I was done. The atmosphere was great..."

Tiffany

"The bisque was thick enough and the bun hearty enough to prove the waiter wrong. Throughout the eating experience, I experienced no sogginess. That..."

Lobster Gal

"Specializing in Italian & Mediterranean cuisine, Rabia's is a North End gem located at 73 Salem Street. The atmosphere exudes allure and enchantment,..."

Kristen Fenton

"Last night B and I had a birthday party downtown and we decided to head to the North End beforehand for dinner. Despite living so close to the North..."

Fun And Fearless In Beantown

"Venturing into Rabia's Dolce Fumo, Friday night proved to be an extraordinary seafood expedition. As a Texan eager for a taste of the Atlantic, the..."

Alamo Biohazard (America's Bio Solutions)

"We stopped to read the menu and were very enthusiastically invited in by 2 regulars sitting near the door. They couldn't recommend the place highly..."

Amanda Dominy

"Our favorite restaurant in Boston! As always, a warm welcome by friendly staff followed by great cocktails. Excellent food included gnocchi, salmon &..."

Todd Barton

"Came out to have dinner at a new restaurant and we were very pleased with the service and the food. Our waiter was very friendly and patient with us..."

Bryan Miranda

"Lobster meat risotto was to die for. Our server was so friendly and funny. Everyone else enjoyed their food. Drinks were good and strong 😉. It..."

Allen Tedjo

"As a treat to myself, I found this hidden gem on Google. A photo of the giant meatball appetizer drew me in (of course, I had that). Let me tell ya!!..."

Hilda Bryant

"Went here with coworkers on a business trip to Boston. Hostess was friendly and seated us right away. Initially put us at a really tight table by the..."

Michael Kelly

"Rabia's Dolce Fumo is amazing and we will definitely be back when we visit Boston again! Everything we ordered was exceptional, the cocktails were..."

Vicki Elena

"Went there for lunch and absolutely loved it. Not busy at all for the lunch hour which was a blessing. Lobster bisque, clam chowder and steamed..."

Keith Galluzzo

"Definitely better oysters than in Boston Oyster House. Loved the lobster soup. During my 6 day stay in Boston- the best restaurant. Tables are a..."

Viesturs Zvirbulis

"Very warm and cozy, amazingly friendly staff👍🏽 Fresh Oysters from the region And!!!!!! The seafood linguine swimming in beautiful pesto sauce,..."

Oz Temur

"Food was superb. Had the clam chowder, spinach and portobello salad and the stuffed chicken. Place doesn't look like an upscale italian restaurant. ..."

Priscila Schmid

"This should be rated much higher. Certainly not lower than the Boston Oyster House. We were a group of 6 for a Business Dinner and all were very..."

Andreas Junger

"This place is so amazing. The service is amazing and they gave us really nice bread to start out with. It came with this amazing dip to dip in. We..."

bill zhang

"The ambiance is beautiful and the food is amazing. There was a large party in the restaurant so that may have affected service. The waiter was slow..."

S W

"Restaurant was quaint and open. Not fancy. They were playing Motown hits which I appreciated. Service was a little slow but the food was good.They..."

Charlotte Harris

Pasta Beach

70/100 (1174 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food! It feels like in Italy surrounded with family and friends. I definitely recommend it! Friendly atmosphere, professional staff which also..."

Rosy Trovato

"I'd choose this place over any restaurant in the north end if you are looking for REAL Italian food. Their pasta is amazing and the staff is by far..."

Roland Soós

"Was in Boston just for the day and looking for lunch. We stumbled upon Pasta Beach and I'm so glad we did. Enjoying a glass of wine and the best..."

Melissa Jenkins

"It was great location and great services. The waiters and waitresses are very nice and respect to the customers. The foods was so amazing it was..."

Nicole Coppens

"The food was delicious! I would definitely recommend this..."

Kathleen Feeney

"My friend who was born and raised in Italy has been raving about this restaurant for a while. Finally tried it tonight and I am absolutely..."

Devin Dobbins-McCarthy

"Great food and service. Perfect spot for lunch or..."

Tammy Dixon

"Awesome place great atmosphere & it's close to the boat..."

Guillermo Brown

"A friend and I sat at the bar and shared the eggplant appetizer and a pizza. Both items were delicious and their portions were quite large! Will..."

Lauren Choquet

"Pasta Beach is amazing!!! The pizza is phenomenal. The crust is perfectly cooked. The sauce is scrumptious and the pepperoni perfectly spicy and the..."

Hans C Steuber

"It's an amazing place! Great atmosphere! I recommend..."

Josete Szochoralewizc

"We got the pizza it was excellent, I felt like I was in..."

Laura Hayes Rossino

"Amazing food I couldn't believe how delicious the food..."

Adriana Tacu

"We needed a quick bite before heading on our boat tour and this was the perfect place for us. It was a bit cool so we did not want to sit outside,..."

Fran Keal

"Delicious food and great service was a winning combination here. I fell in love with their bread so much!! I went here for company dinner. I was able..."

Jessica Schneider

"Our experience was amazing from beginning to end The hostess was very nice since were late because of traffic Our waiter was sweet and knowledgeable..."

Maggie Lopez

"It was my first time eating at Pasta Beach and the overall experience was incredible! The service was efficient and welcoming. Adam and Deanna (hope..."

Jess Reyes

"Enjoyed the delicious food. Service was excellent and was treated very special. We ordered dessert which was presented with a very special message..."

Salima Kotaria

"Pasta Beach is a great Italian Restaurant. The Chef, Massimo is from Torino, North West Italia with family heritage from Napoli and Puglia, Central..."

Ariano Veneto

"Chef Massimo is fantastic. He brings authentic Italian to Boston, something so rare I thought I would never find it. If anyone asks me for authentic..."

Kyra Dubinsky

"Pasta Beach is a restaurant of exceptional quality, serving authentic Italian food with a meticulous attention to details. Massimo, the chef, has..."

Giovanni Sinapi

"Authentic Italian food, one of the best in Boston. The pasta dishes are great and the pinsa is phenomenal. The staff is friendly and..."

Antonio Delle Donne

"Amazing lunch here today. Our super helpful waiter recommended the Margherita Moderna Pizza. It was fantastic and the perfect pizza to eat on a hot..."

Renee Keddington

Pagliuca's Ristorante Italiano

70/100 (2123 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

"Great spot in the north end off the main road for Italian and good vibes. Make sure to make a reservation as with any good spot in the north end gets..."

Greg Wnuk

"Great Food and great drinks good flavor overall on every thing. Would def come back and try more from this place the sever was..."

Jay (JMan)

"What an amazing experience. The stuffed artichoke and mushroom ravioli are absolutely amazing. The ravioli is a top 5 meal. Can’t wait to come..."

Raymond Morton

"Classic Italian food with a vibe that does not disappoint. Incredibly charming dining in the open air while feeling intimate and classy with the best..."

Brent

"It was very busy on a Sat everywhere so we settled on this restaurant off the main street. Food was good and we were able to get a table next to the..."

David Nguyen

"Delicious food. We had the house salad, spaghetti carbonara, and chicken and eggplant parmigiana. Highly..."

Sunny Regina

"Really great food, the sauce was delicious. I loved how the presented my food to me. This restaurant is also on Seated app so you can get some money..."

Fariha O

"I dined in here. Small restaurant when dinning in but the food was phenomenal! I ordered the Carbonara and my friend ordered the veal Parmigiano -..."

Jade Kramer

"Food was very good, being a very picky Italian. I had the octopus salad which was tender and tasty, even my wife liked it and she usually doesn’t..."

Rosario Conelli

"So fabulous! Food was amazing, try the home made fisilli! Old fashion cocktail was perfect, Had expresso martini for desert, was amazing. Service..."

Bulut Mutlu

"Pleasantly surprised! We couldn't get a table at the big name North End places and randomly ended up here. The lobster ravioli, manicotti, chicken..."

C A

"Forgot to get a picture of my meal cause I was too busy enjoying it! I got a glass of red wine (very generous on the portion), Bolognese Ziti and..."

Sara Brock

"My husband gets chicken parm always wherever we go. He said this was the best in the world. Took my family to dinner ! Everyone raved about their..."

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