The best Bolognese in Boston | Sluurpy updated in April

"Great reviews, figured we'd check it out. Had to wait for a table, small place. Once in, service was quick. Bread was cold and stale. Food was good,..."

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

West On Centre

78/100 (2111 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"I have never - EVER - had a bad meal here. I've never had a mediocre meal here I've never even had a decent meal here. I have only had fantastic..."

James Francis

"KC the bartender was awesome , great price point ,great service ,something for everyone on the menu,half priced apps on Monday at bar. We had great..."

Jason Burbridge

"I have never had a bad meal at West on Centre. Their food is fabulous! I have hated salmon for years but have been trying to eat healthier things. I..."

Jenny Ullah

"We used their downstairs function room for a double First Communion this past Sunday (cousins!). Excellent food and service, everyone commented on..."

Irene Daly

"At the West with a bunch of friends ... we all loved it... no complaints...food, atmosphere , All the staff there are just lovely... and of course..."

Tina Quinn

"Went to watch The Super Bowl. Great atmosphere. The food was fantastic. We had the buffalo Chicken lollipops and the Nachos. Loaded with..."

Jill Glorioso Cotich

"West is the perfect place to end a long day/week of work! Tonight I ended up staying for a couple of cocktails with some friends then getting the..."

Lisa Blaine-Newhook

"Great food and service always! All the food is amazingly prepared and not your boring typical restaraunt food. Love..."

Jane Bilodeau

"Hosted bridal shower for twenty people in downstairs function room that opens to patio. Luncheon buffet was excellent, service so accommodating and..."

Maureen Bridget McGonagle

"Great service..amazing and delicious food highly..."

Arina Kinsella

"My daughters took me for brunch on my birthdays yesterday, had me the Western Omelet. I really liked the..."

Edna Iris

"Every time I have been to West on Center I have never been dissatisfied. The food is amazing and the service is great! Since I do not live nearby..."

Denise McGovern

"We've been there many times for brunch, lunch, dinner, or apps and drinks, and the food and service are always excellent. The staff is friendly,..."

Mike Lynch

"I went there last night with my family for my birthday and everything was just fabulous the food was good the atmosphere was good everything about..."

Donna Meunier

"Great fun, loved the room food and drinks, the guests were the best, by the way the bartender was funny and the lady bartender was also..."

Joan Zeno

"Had a great meal with my husband and daughter. We ate on the bar side, which was still festive with Christmas decorations. The staff was very..."

Linda Gorham Ryan

"A family favorite for a quick snack, drink or a family function in their downstairs space. Awesome steak..."

Jane McG

"This is my go-to, drinks and dinner with a friend spot. The bar section gets loud, but the atmosphere is cool. It's a great place to go during the..."

Cherise S.

"Great place for dinner in West Roxbury. Drink & beer menu is great-and we’ve been back a few times for dinner and it’s always good. Thumbs..."

RoadTrip NewEngland

"Nice atmosphere, with a solid bar! Highly recommend the smash..."

Nambians

"Great food and a cozy fireplace. A must for locals and visitors..."

Rebecca Clingenpeel

"The food was very good! The staff is so nice! I have a shellfish allergy and they accommodated me by making my meal in a separate pan. I will..."

D.

"Omg. ...place is fabulous. 2 years of disappointing dinners but this place is beyond delish. Worth the ride if your not from the area. Got into my..."

T P

"My go-to brunch place whenever seeing friends or having someone visit from out of town. Every time I've been has been good and enjoyable, both..."

Kenneth “Jake” Bitner

"Always great. Love the Chef's Table, our new favorite spot. The Pork Tacos are killer Idle Hands HoneyBall IPA, one of the best beers I've had in the..."

John St. Amand

"My friends and I dined at West on Center and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly! Food was excellent, service delightful and a very nice..."

Joan Figler

"We had a baby shower here and everything was done perfectly! The space was beautiful and great for about 40 people. The staff was very friendly and..."

Callie Cazlan

"We love West on Centre!!! It was our favorite restaurant when my husband and I lived in Roslindale, and now we host a lot of university dinners there..."

Mary Elliot

"This is a cute cozy nice lounge to come eat, mingle or relax and wash off your day. Jason, was my waiter nice smile professional EXCELLENT CUSTOMER..."

Lady K

"Private party. Small room but nice decor, atmosphere. Opens to really nice outside, secluded area. Food was delicious. Staff very courteous and..."

C-Dub Williams

"We were traveling in from out of state for our Mother’s funeral in November and my niece found West of Centre for the luncheon we wanted to plan..."

Patty W

"I have never dined but food looks really good! I find the staff to always be so friendly and the first thing I recognize is a smile on their face!..."

ReikoGaga

"This was our first time dining at West on Centre and everything was fabulous! Brought our family for brunch for my mom’s birthday. Food came out..."

Cassandra

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

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

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..."

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