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Corey Amaya

"Loved the Food and the Wine . Pasta was great ! Very Popular restaurant at North End . Need to book in advance. Nice Ambience but very noisy due to..."

Kamala Rajiv

"I was hesitant about this place given that sometimes restaurants with tons of reviews might not live up to the hype - BUT, Trattoria definitely lives..."

L & M

"Loved the idea of serving the pasta dishes in a stainless steel pan very unique! Pasta was delicious for us both. Ideal for anyone looking for..."

Warren Crasto

"This place has such an amazing atmosphere. There’s beautiful basil plants right outside the door. The dining area is an indoor outdoor casual fine..."

Tori C

"Great spot with a covered patio dining adjacent to the much smaller restaurant itself. The entrance is off the side street, not the Tremont St...."

Vazir Fatehi

Scampo

84/100 (4778 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had my birthday dinner here and had not been before and will come back again and again. The atmosphere and customer service were as amazing as the..."

Vita Melignano

"An all around outstanding experience. The food was beautiful and tasted fabulous! I highly recommend the lobster risotto. We were meeting friends..."

Laura Marie

"Held a graduation dinner here this past Friday for 55 people in their private dining area and it was exceptional from start to finish. The Hors..."

Megan Sullivan

"Once again an awesome dinner at Scampo. We have been many times over the past four years and have never been disappointed... only pleasantly..."

Bryan J. Cooper

"Amazing food and excellent service. I even had a chance to chat a bit with the very friendly chef when she went out and say hi to customers...."

Francisco Castillo

"Dined here while staying at the Liberty Hotel. Started with the prosciutto and mozzarella with dates and maple croutons: excellent but could have..."

Owen McAnuff

"We loved it so much after we had dinner there that we went back for lunch! Food is delicious... I mean, super scrumptious. Bartenders are on-point...."

Meli Garthwait

"Thank you to scampo for an amazing dinner with the love of my life. Everything from apps straight thru to dessert was flawless. Waitress was super..."

Matt Gendron

"Great food (exotic pizza, etc.), friendly and attentive staff, and live jazz on Thursday nights. The band tonight was..."

Glen Cunningham

"Nobody does it better than Lydia Shire. The food, service and ambiance were perfect, once again. My husband and I have loved Lydia since Biba, and..."

Christine Olson Owens

"We had a fabulous but expensive meal. Excellent service provided by friendly, knowledgeable..."

Peter Gale

"Awesome place for lunch pricey but I don't mind when the food is worth it. And it..."

Charles A Stewart

"Amazing dinner. Had a gift certificate for years and I’m glad I held onto it for a very special birthday dinner. Waitress was great. She took the..."

Gary Hanna

"Great dinner and the wait staff made the..."

Brian Whitley

"Delightful service, amazing food and cocktails! The gnocchi were tiny clouds from..."

Harmony Dawn

Jacob McIntosh

"Wonderful service and yummy food is served here. Scampo is worth the trip! Its delightful splurge meal. The chicken dish was super flavorable and..."

Jessica Schneider

"My boyfriend and I just celebrated our 4 year anniversary tonight. Service and food were fantastic but the kicker was that we never reminded them it..."

Katianna Elizabeth

"We enjoyed our dinner here on a Sunday evening. We sat at the bar and had a cocktail and dinner, I had a cosmo and my husband had a margarita, the..."

Amanda M

"This is one of the most pleasant dining experiences I had in Boston. Great service and fresh food for reasonable price. Fully recommend Tiramisu and..."

Xiang Li

"Phenominal. And integrated into my favorite hotel, The Liberty, which has been my favorite for quite a while. The espresso martini was made..."

Cy Chan

"Oh My Gosh. The food was AMAZING!!!!! My server was extremely nice, polite, and friendly. The atmosphere was really, really cool. There was really..."

Jack Tieken

"Delicious Italian food and really great space in the lower level of the Liberty Hotel. I happened to visit a couple days after getting back from..."

Jonathan Espiritu

"Another fantastic evening. Food is so delicious, friendly staff and great ambience. After a day of long, late chemo we endulged in this fabulous..."

Wendy KeiverHewett

"Not surprisingly, the food at Scampo is incredible: Lydia Shire's reputation is well founded. The duck is the best we've ever had, and the cod with..."

Mark Thompson

"Had a wonderful dinner this evening at Scampo on Charles Street. Our server Yuban was great and made tremendous suggestions. The wagyu beef tasted..."

Paul J. Manning

"I wish i could give this restaurant more than 5 stars. Our waitress, Erica, was absolutely amazing. She was full of life, attentive, funny and knew..."

Courtney Lunny

"In a food desert like Boston, Scampo is like an oasis. Maybe I’m a little dramatic, but Scampo has great food, great service, and while a little..."

Berk Ozturk

"Fine dining at it's best! Chef's creations are uniquely delicious. Great ambience, cozy and romantic as well. Service was extraordinary. Great vine..."

Rikta Bhue

"Hostess, Ze gracious and accommodating. Service impeccable! Food presentation stunning! Selection great and delicious, Lydia Shire! I sat at every..."

Liz Theiler

"A stunning place with a vibrant environment! Perfect place for a date, special occasion, or just coming with friends. The food was delicious and our..."

Pablo Mondaca

Teatro Restaurant

84/100 (1390 ratings)

"The whole experience at Teatro was excellent. The portion sizes are pretty average, and the price is reasonable for the quantity and quality. The..."

Alex

"One of the best Italian food anyone can eat in Boston or out ! Food, Desserts,and drinks were amazing ! Look and taste Service was above and..."

Dave Xa

"My favorite restaurant!! If I could eat there every day I would. There hasn't been a dish that I haven't loved. I love their calamari, and the..."

glenda hernandez

"The food here was great, and I loved the atmosphere. It was comfortable, with dim mood lighting, and a somewhat rustic feel. It could be a nice place..."

Sara Choi

"Atmosphere was very nice. Bologonese pasta was very good, not original, but a good interpretation of it (less salt would of elevated the dish more)...."

Sam

"Friendly, courteous and attentive staff. Fun, lively, modern decor. Fresh, bright, well composed flavors. Great experience and we were unrushed as..."

Danilo Maffei

"Reasonably priced and takes reservations. Great atmosphere-- bright seating along the walls, and not too loud. Service was good. We enjoyed the..."

Annie Chen Shi

"The octopus entree is different, fresh and well balanced, the combination of flavors is perfect, the octopus is grilled to perfection. The spaghetti..."

Jose Zamora Vaca

"Teatro is a great spot for Italian outside of the north end. I’ve been a few times for drinks and for dinner and am generally pleased. The pasta..."

Angela DeFilippo

"It was a beautiful place with friendly staff. The food was superb! Eggplant parmesan was the best! Tortellini was also super..."

sanaz sadeghi

"Had a great experience here. The ambiance and service was top notch. Our waiter paid great attention to us during the whole time. He made sure that..."

Gigi Malikova

"Restaurant is super cozy with a great environment and amazing decor. Food was ridiculously good with extremely reasonable prices. Service was..."

Destiny Broadnax

"This restaurant is special. The food was delicious. You kinda knew it would be, but the atmosphere was really a great way for us to have a last night..."

Jason Ross

"Food was good, service was excellent, and the atmosphere had a great vibe. Just didn't wow me overall. Started with antipasto where several items..."

William “Rhino Reviews” Clark

"Myself and five of my friends went there after a musical. All I have to say the food was outstanding!! The service was outstanding as well. The bread..."

Gina Joubert

Nico

84/100 (4431 ratings)

"Had a nice business dinner here. The bartender was super friendly, attentive, and fun. We moved to a table after our party showed up. I enjoyed..."

Caleb Billingsley

"Enjoyed a meal on a Sunday while brunch service was available. We stuck with the Italian classics, however. We had a reservation and were seated..."

Mark Otte

"We unexpectedly came in for drinks and ended up staying for dinner, as the food looked SOOOOOO GOOD. Our food was fantastic and can't wait to come..."

Blake Pierce

"Bread was fresh and great. Sacchetti for an appetizer and dinners were Rigatoni alla Vodka and Fusili con Gamberoni. Everything was great and it was..."

steve barker

"We had the best dinner and experience!!! We had the Cacio e Pepe at tableside. It was wonderful! We also had the meatball appetizer to go with it...."

Theresa Trivette

"My wife and I had a wonderful experience here. Service was full on its game and atmosphere was a nice Chill vibe. We thoroughly enjoyed the place and..."

Will Evans

"I enjoyed our brunch here. Personally I prefer a monkey bread that is a bit softer but it was delicious nonetheless. Great chicken and waffle,..."

Peter Valenti (NoBe Guy)

"We took a chance without a reservation. The hostess was kind enough to fit us in for dinner with seating at the bar. The restaurant is tiny (there is..."

David Murphy

"Our waiter Marcel and his crew treated us fabulously and we really enjoyed ourselves at Nico tonight. The Veal parmigiana was tender, flavorful and..."

Mike Longenbaker

"The food and service were beyond excellent! The Cacio e Pepe and the Truffle Ravioli were absolutely delicious, and Robbie's service was impeccably..."

Umair Ishaq Khan

Cinquecento

84/100 (1178 ratings)

"Literally one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in ages. Beautiful space, amazing food (I highly recommend the grilled octopus appetizer) and..."

Elizabeth Zenowich Cauchon

"My husband and I were spending a couple of days in Boston for our three-year anniversary. A friend of mine who lives in Boston said Cinquecento was..."

Christina Paciolla Stahl

"Prix-fixe menu was so good! Fritter was like a little heavenly sweet pillow, coffee was strong and flavorful, pesto added a nice flavor kick, fennel..."

Heidi Zengel Pietrella

"Just ate here. Ambience is great! The outdoor patio is beautiful. Inside is very cool looking. Love it. The wine I got, an Italian Moscato, was the..."

Michelle Iorio

"Amazing food and service. Can dine outside or inside and has parking. Have been there twice so far and can't wait to go back! Recommend the ricotta..."

Audra M. Dalton

"First time diner---loved that there was convenient parking! We had the burrata and fig jam appetizer---excellent! My husband had the bolognese and..."

Maria Mutty-Wsol

"This place is always fantastic! The food is amazing and the staff are great. Big shout out to Austin for making our cocktail hour a perfect one this..."

Judie Ciampoli

"My Sister took me to Cinquecento, she told me the food was great. I had the Crispy Veal with over a bed of spinach. It was delicious. I highly..."

Vivian Hobson

"Comfortable, hip without pretentiousness, authentic food, very good wine list...the kind of Italian restaurant that's almost impossible to find in..."

Chip Hughes

"Great space, extensive wine list, and the food was..."

Susan English

"Great outside bar - raw oysters for $1 each from 5-6 and fabulous food and service. Free parking right..."

Dar Collins

"Was there in March 2016 with my son. Food and staff were excellent. Would highly..."

Susan Clark

"Perfect in every way; food, cocktails, service,and atmosphere. One of Boston's..."

Beverly Higginson Joyce

"Such a wonderful and hidden little gem of Boston. You don't need to be in the North End to get some great Italian. Atmosphere and service is..."

Shant Davidian

"Went there for fathers day and the place was pretty busy but the service was fast and efficient! They had a pre fixed menu as a a special that had 3..."

D Sh

"The outdoor patio is great in the warm months. And there is a nice bar. But the dining room can get very loud on a busy night (acoustics aren't so..."

elle steiner

"I have been here for drinks and have gotten one app. But it was good enough to make me one to come back! We got the burrata and the bread that came..."

Loan Vu

"Right next to SoWa district, well designed and have a nice atmosphere. Great place for drinks too. Love the Panna..."

Sharon Xu

"It's a delightful place, with great tapas and a graceful host. Perfect place to meet with friends. Great for small events, intimate and just..."

Northeast Rob

"The ambiance and food here is always a pleasure. Had a big birthday party here and they were very..."

JP

"I've been here several times now. Each time I have been very happy with the experience. The appetizers, meals, and dessert have all been very good...."

James Lach

"Amazing service, great atmosphere and the best pasta dish I've ever..."

Nathaniel Rivera

"This past Saturday I had my daughter's bridal shower at your restaurant. As I live in Florida, your restaurant made the long distance planning so..."

Lauren Kennedy

"A great location in the heart of the South End's art and design SoWa district. Convenient if you're going there after a gallery crawl, or for a..."

Anastasia Yefremova

"I had my wedding brunch here, and I could not be happier with how everything went! The event planner was perfect and had everything covered. The..."

Kristin S.

"Excellent food and great service in a very nice atmosphere. By far the best dinner experience during our US trip. Authentic Italian flair as they..."

Pauliina Pio

"Good food, attentive service, and a nice ambiance round out the experience at this upscale Italian. There was some menu confusion as to the portion..."

Shawn Cohen

"Really enjoyed our dinner here. It is a fun and interesting restaurant with a lot of character and atmosphere (if you are after quiet dining this..."

Marshall Whitehouse

Tresca

84/100 (2339 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Dinner

Mid-range

"My husband and I had a wonderful time at Tresca this evening. Our food was out of this world amazing!! I had the lobster ravioli and he had the Ray..."

Amy Nyman

"Loved everything about this place. From the Hostesses, Bartenders and Waitstaff their service was on point. Appetizers, Salad, Dinner entrées and..."

Jonathan Woolfrey

"What a class act! Just wanted to say a very sincere thank you to Chef Ansara for making our daughters 10th birthday spectacular. Between the..."

Kate Balzarini

"Amazing!!!!!! We came in on the recommendation from a friend. We started at the bar with an aperitif. Then we just allowed the chef to bring us food!..."

Renae Kinsey

"Awesome dinner and friendly staff. Had a table upstairs next the the window looking out onto the street. Beautiful time and got to make friends with..."

Mark Gregory Gingrich

"We were seated by the window and the staff was lovely. The chef/owner came out to say hello to our table . Everyone treated us so graciously, it..."

Roxanne Hope Randall

"Out for Birthday dinner for hubby. The food was fabulous, staff was attentive and wonderful... totally..."

Shawanda Patterson Gillespie

"This place is amazing! I can't wait to go back. The food, the service, the drinks, all amazing! Our waitress Sarah was..."

Jason Doucette

"Made reservations was running late called and the very nice hostess was very accommodating. When we arrived we sat at high table with a nice view of..."

Joseph Pinto

"Great staff,atmosphere and even better food! My veal chop was..."

Adam Deckman

"Excellent Boston north end meal for large party. Excellent service, very friendly and attentive. Excellent swordfish. Two floors. Packed-in..."

D. Marq

"The food and staff were incredible. Had an incredible delicious meal. From appetizers to the main dish we were not disappointed. Staff was..."

Monica Boissonneault

"I sat at the bar. The bar staff were so busy and yet they still managed to serve me. Obviously very experienced and adept to busy evenings. I had..."

Tina Yeung

"Great time on the North End, eating at Tresca on a busy Saturday night. Two of us dined at the restaurant before, one was a newcomer. We ate upstairs..."

Desert Oceans

"We celebrated a friend from out of Town for his 60th Birthday. The Chef came and greeted us and talked about each menu item we were ordering. He then..."

Pamela McGonagle

"I really enjoyed this restaurant! The food was great especially given the competition in the North End. I've tried a handful of restaurants here but..."

Caroline Pecora

"My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary a couple of months ago at Tresca. Peaceful atmosphere with a great street view. Amanda was our..."

Jennifer Lemay

"Taken care of like we are family! The meatballs are the the best in the north end! Make sure if you’re there during the fall you get the risotto..."

justin gage

"It’s been so long since I’ve been back here but I had such an amazing meal here! We came during restaurant week so I ordered the arancini, the..."

Alex Issokson

"I’m not someone who typically leaves reviews, but my first time at Tresca was so great I just had to. I came here with family for a birthday dinner..."

Victoria Zolla

"The wild mushroom gnocchi was good but the real star of the show was the burrata. The ingredients were so fresh and colorful and full of flavor! I..."

Anna Otis

"Lovely dinner. The lobster ravioli was a big portion and really tasty. Our waiter was super friendly and the owner stopped by the table as well to..."

Samantha Winterburn

"Our experience at Tresca is always amazing. The service is great, the people are great, and the chef Rich is incredible! I try to always get..."

Antonia Schena

"This is a nice Italian place with a warm ambiance to it. The servers are friendly and the service was great as they are attentive. We tried the..."

Millie Obregon

"Dined at Tresca last night for our first time and can’t wait to go back. The food was soooo good as was the service. We were able to sit at the bar..."

Mike Giles

"What great Italian dinner experience! The ambience was perfect. We had a dinner table all to ourselves, our waitress named Amanda was very helpful...."

Perry Michaud

"Myself and 3 of my co-workers dined at Tresca last night. Our reservation was for 5:30 and we were early, so we sat at the bar and had a drink. We..."

Janet Hunter-Percuoco

"Wow, what special experience. The staff was so nice and attentive. We had Amanda as our waitress she great. We also had the chef come by and talked..."

Joseph Quilty

Aldente Ristorante

84/100 (2761 ratings)

"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,..."

Bryan Peterson

"Easily my new favorite Italian place in the North End. The service was absolutely incredible. Our waitress was hilarious and sold us on the homemade..."

Lexi Crouse

"The best tasting food, flavor 11. We went there the day before my birthday and ended up there again for my birthday. ..."

Richard Bugland

"One of the staples of the north end in Boston. Al dente is a place I have gone to for so many years and have always loved the service, food, and..."

Nakul Kadaba

"5 stars for this wonderful little restaurant right in the heart of the North End! We have been to Beneventos a few times which has the same owner as..."

Haley Dover

"The pastas were great! Portions were huge as well. I liked the Al Dente Gnocchi! The restaurant seems popular but it was slightly..."

Jonathan Tai

"This place was incredible. My family and I enjoyed a solid Italian dinner with exceptional..."

j r

"Had a large party (10) and headed to the North End after the TD Garden. Tried to get into LaFamilia’s, they said hour and 1/2 wait! But the hostess..."

Paul Horton Music

"Both my husband and I said this was our favorite meal during our time in Boston. I got the ravioli with marinara and he got the shrimp scampi. Cute..."

Katie Branting

"Always have a good meal here. Gluten free options are amazing. They are always slammed, so just anticipate a tight space. Little loud. Worth..."

Buck Blasco

"Get your money well spent at Al Dente! There are definitely many other great Italian restaurants in the North end and I can’t say that Al Dente has..."

Ju

"Huge portions! Excellent food. The vodka tomato sauce is amazing. Loved the eggplant parmesan. The lobster ravioli was also excellent. Bread brought..."

Tyler Cymet

"food was fresh, tasty, and came in huge portions. highly recommend the bruschetta! i sat outside since the interior ambiance wasn’t super..."

Anna J

"What an exceptional establishment, with excellent Italian cuisine. Fresh, home made pasta with decadent additions. I loved their Chicken Umberto (on..."

Ray Hadad

"What a hidden gem. We had some I'd the best Italian food ever. Home-made pasta put great dishes over the top. There were five of us each enjoying..."

Marc Meunier

"Wait was very long even with a reservation. I had the pumpkin ravioli and it was mostly good but some bits of the pasta were still hard. Calamari..."

Sammie Cook

"I still remember coming here a few years ago with my family. They sat us outside because they didn't have space for the amount of people we had in..."

Maria Smith

Coppa

84/100 (1437 ratings)

"We came here for my mom’s birthday after it being recommended to us by several people and Coppa far exceeded our expectations. They went above and..."

Montana Licari

"Such a fun spot in a beautiful neighborhood! My husband and I traveled to Boston for our honeymoon. We were told that Copper's is a great spot to..."

Rachel Slowik

"Such a cute place with good food! I loved sitting on the quiet street enjoying the fall weather. I loved that they didn't play any music outside, so..."

Ivee L

"Mixed feelings about this place, the restaurant has a nice atmosphere but the tables are too close to each other. The food was good, my pizza was..."

Sergio Solis Checa

"Overall a nice dining experience on a Thursday night at Coppa - food was tasty and came quick. I was satisfied with the gluten free pasta option...."

Emily Hamman

"Would definitely recommend Coppa though the inside is small and the tables are pretty close together so its you can't have a private conversation or..."

Noelle Litra

"The food here is incredible! At Coppa, I ordered the bolognese and the special pasta (clams with squid ink bucatini). So so good. Each of the pasta..."

Jennifer Lee

"A fancy twist to literally every Italian dish you could ever think of. Spaghetti carbonara, for example, was garnished with Maine uni which added to..."

Proddy Sukcharoen

"Their food is amazing, specifically gluten free pasta. They appear very careful with celiac..."

Catherine TD

"Such good pizzas and unique flavors. We tried 4 different pizzas and all were excellent. The margarita was a perfect “plain” pizza. The standouts..."

Alexis Newman

"We celebrated my mom’s retirement party here on a beautiful Sunday afternoon! We did a family-style meal, trying different appetizers, pizzas, and..."

Monika Horava

"Great dining experience and delicious food! I was able to come on a Friday night and got seated at the bar not too long after showing up. The..."

Samaria Herbert

"Update Aug 2022 Great charcuterie platter Loved the celery salad Pricy but delicious tomato salad Like the pappardelle pasta better compared to the..."

S PJ

"We’re visiting Boston and because another restaurant we had planned to go to was unexpectedly closed, we called to see if we could come here. They..."

Jingjing Liang

"The food was really tasty and I thought the vibe of the place was super cool. Tables were close together and the overall place is small, but the..."

Andrew Chapman

"Phenomenal food and drinks. The service is great and all of the dishes are thoughtfully crafted. Portions are a little small so order more than you..."

Ronnie Kassiff

Mida

84/100 (1226 ratings)

"One of the top three pasta spots in Boston. A renowned name in Boston's pasta scene, MIDA lived up to its reputation during my recent visit. While..."

Jea Kim

"A quaint little restaurant - reservations are definitely recommended as it is small. The service is fantastic! Staff are very friendly & they have a..."

Ariana Gardner

"We called and asked for a very last minute reservation for 6 people at 5:15pm and they were able to accommodate us on the patio! Service was..."

Tania H

"Arancini, Short Rib Lasagna and Shakshuka were all highlights! Definitely recommend all these dishes. Everything was super flavorful and comforting...."

Alicia Ji

"Loved the food especially the aracini and the eggplant Parmesan are a must try. My mouth is drooling thinking about the eggplant Parmesan! The waiter..."

Shilpa A S

"Perfect Italian food in the South End of Boston with Gluten Free Pasta!! My wife and I went here on a Sunday evening for dinner, and loved it all...."

Patrick McKenna

"Everything about this place is incredible - the atmosphere, the service, cocktails, food, dessert - it’s truly a joy to eat here. Some highlights..."

Sarah Thomson

"Five stars earned! Best calamari (misto) i've had in my life second only to giodanis in Chicago. The lemons and peppers make it. The ricotta gnocchi..."

Porter Charles

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Boston. Food was good and flavorful. The foccacia and risotto were highlights, but mostly because I've made..."

Chingsung Chang

"When it comes to Italian cuisine, I have to admit that I hold it to a high standard, perhaps even a bit unfairly. In that regard, this restaurant..."

Summer Wang

Antonio's

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food! Typical Italian/American food. Our starter of mozzarella, prosciutto & tomatoes was excellent! Very fresh. My Chicken Parmigiana was..."

Amanda Merhige

"Excellent lunch offerings. The plates are well stocked for the price you pay. Highly recommend if you are near Mass General and would like an..."

Kevin Martins

"Very good Italian food. The eggplant was really good and the sauce was well balanced. The clams in white sauce were delicious, tender and well..."

Rebecca Gonzalez

"After spending all day in the ER at Mass General, my 3 gal pals and I were starving. I googled restaurants near me and found Antonio’s was a mere..."

Mell Ribeiro

"1st time in Boston, and we ended up in Antonio's. It's a very small place, and sadly there was a birthday party that night. They made it almost..."

K. de la Vega

"The service was excellent and the wait for food was quite reasonable. The food itself tasted great, especially the bruschetta appetizer we got. The..."

Ayon Ibrahim

"Very good food and friendly service! Large portions and reasonably priced drinks. Gave us a home like hospitality dining experience, will be visiting..."

Maya Shen

"A friend visited from California because his brother was having surgery at MGH, and this restaurant is located right across the street. The menu was..."

Calvin Walker

"I am reluctant to share this restaurant on a review as in my selfish way I don't want it to get bigger. This intimate restaurant is all killer and no..."

Mike C

"This was exactly what we hoped for when we went on the hunt for an authentic little Italian place. The food was great, and while the place isn’t..."

Melony Trementozzi

"Amazing dinner experience here. First time in Boston. The reviews don’t lie. This place is really full of love, you can feel it from the service to..."

Jac

"I’ve been eating here over 20 years and it’s still my favorite dining experience in Boston. The food is ALWAYS amazing. It’s cozy ambiance is..."

Elizabeth Garcia

Ristorante Saraceno

82/100 (1880 ratings)

"Overall this was a very good experience and I would go back. We had a reservation and were greeted warmly and sat promptly. I was initially..."

Jennifer Banks Oldfield

"We loved this restaurant! They sat us on the second floor which was so charming and lovely - it was quite cozy up there - a very nice treat after a..."

Michele Koester

"Food was amazing! One of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been to! If you go, definitely ask to be seated downstairs. It’s beautiful! Blue..."

Autumn Mallett

"Great food. Great service. Very clean. I love the Italian atmosphere. Reminds me of being with my family. I will 100% go back. I can not wait to go..."

Ashley Fagnant

"Classic North end spot. Went on my first date with my girlfriend 8 years ago, and same quality today. Service was somewhat poor. Brought parm and..."

Kevin Biancamano

"I've eaten here several times in the past. I do indeed like going here as I have never had a problem getting a table. The food is pretty good, and..."

molloni molloni

"After many years living in Texas I was able to return to Boston to enjoy a day-after-Christmas respite. Despite the horrible recent reviews I found..."

Douglas Wood

"In from Galveston TX. Great service from Jose. Food was great. Awesome table in the..."

Donald Legate

"Pros.. It's one of those places where the owner is there checking up on ya and taking care of his paying customers. He really cares and makes an..."

Juan Mesa

"We celebrated our 35th anniversary by going to Boston. Found this gem and had a great conversation with Frank at Saraceno. Plan to go back and learn..."

Melissa wilbanks

"Wonderful service, wonderful food, and the waiter recommended some wonderful wine. Neither Cheaper nor more expensive than most other places in the..."

Charlie Daigle

"This cute Italian eatery is full of surprises. A start with a walk up to the third floor, romantic dining room set a good mood for the evening. It's..."

Daniel A

"This has always been our favorite place to get Italian food in the north end. It's all delicious! We love the food and the atmosphere. Small, ..."

Leisa Neal

"Lots of tasty pasta options and lunch specials, service was fast and the number of regulars is a testament to the quality of this veteran restaurant...."

Pechluck Laskey

Massimino's Cucina Italiana

81/100 (3977 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow! We had a group of eight. The service was attentive and welcoming. The food was beyond marvelous. So delicious and well-presented. The..."

Linda Donaldson

"First of all our waiter was AWESOME, so informative and helpful. My daughters and I enjoyed everything we ate. From the bread and oil, tomato's and..."

Donna Whitney D'Amato

"It was an excellent meal at a reasonable price. Our waiter was great! I recommend this restaurant when you are..."

Bonnie Gerdau Strand

"The food here is delicious! Both the flavor and presentation match in excellence. I love how the couples on both sides of our table introduced..."

Connie Sarian Mahoney

"Delicious as always and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Definitely the best place for dinner near TD Garden and I love stopping by before a..."

Brianna Ward

"Food is fantastic and the service made me feel like I was at home with family. Everything we ate was delicious, but the antipasto was perfection...."

Nerissa Parisi Hill

"The eggplant parmigiana was outstanding! I couldn’t finish it all, so I took it home. It tasted just as good reheated! Hands down the best Italian..."

Bethany Elizabeth

"I had the veal Fiarentina (??) and it was outstanding. About the best veal I've ever had......"

Michael Backer

"Last night dining in was our very first time, and it most certainly won't be our last. We came in for our anniversary and had Debbie as our server...."

Jessica Iagrossi

"Came here off a random chance and a google search. Didn’t have a reservation and it was a game night and they still managed to squeeze us in...."

Marie Kern

"Authentic Italian, antipasti, gnocchi, stuffed rack of lamb, stuffed veal chop…every bite fantastic. Will return soon to explore more of the..."

Scott C

"First time at massimino's, and we were happy we picked this place to have a nice authentic Italian dinner. We were promptly welcomed by the hosts,..."

Ivan Hernandez

"Food is amazing and service is friendly. Owners are super nice. The red sauce is amazing. Everyone I went with loved their meals. Get the giant..."

Nicole Shairs

"Recently here as part of a large party. Great initmate atmosphere, and food was unbelievable. Had the lobster ravioli and tried to sample off..."

Evan McCarthy

"After reading some of the great reviews we decided to give Massimino’s a try. It did not disappoint. My 10 year old decided to go out of her..."

Brent mcdonald

"Had the meatball and the cacio e pepe. The meatball was flavorful, soft, big portion. The cacio was big portion as well. Fresh pepper, chewy pasta,..."

Yang

"If you want delicious, filling, quality, authentic Italian food Boston, then this is the place to go. Located in the North End area of Boston, there..."

Jake Lichty

"We meet a friend from the area and went to lunch. The food was amazing. Perfect actually. The people were wonderful. Steak was cooked perfectly...."

Lisa Beare

"This has to be top 3 of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to. (and coming from NY, that says alot!) The service was amazing! Special shout..."

Karen Sanchez

"Excellent experience all round. Much better than the Hanover street restaurants we tried. Goes to show you can still find a wonderful "hidden gem"..."

RadR Senior

"I absolutely love this place every time I'm in the North End I stop in for a chicken piccata I don't know how they do it but they sure do it..."

Zoey Zoey

"The food here is exquisite. My wife and I shared the delicious fried burrata appetizer. My spouse had an amazing swordfish scampi special, and I..."

Steven Adelson

"I had the shrimp scampi and I was quite impressed with it. The service was great too and everyone was very polite. The ambiance was solid also,..."

Robert Ravosa

"Absolutely fantastic all-round experience at this restaurant. High-end , delicious Italian food for a decent price. Appetizers were great and the..."

Samar Raju

"My group was standing on the sidewalk trying to decide where to eat lunch when a local Bostonian came up and started chatting with us. He wanted to..."

Jannean Dixon, M.Ed.

Artu

81/100 (3694 ratings)

"Excellent service, food, and staff. Was greeted outside and treated respectfully. As for food. Lasagna A++, shrimp scampi A++, spinach ravioli A++,..."

Gary DiGiosio

"So perfectly delicious. Had the ravioli with meatballs. Everything was amazing from the sauce to the ravioli to the meatballs! Wait staff very..."

Renee C Daniels

"All around a great experience. Knowledgeable friendly staff with such amazing food & a good atmosphere. I loved the beautiful artwork in the room we..."

Erin E Sennett

"Stopped in for a late dinner on the recommendation of a couple friends. The owner/manager was very welcoming and gracious as we arrived and we took..."

Mike Cicciarella

"Had a lovely meal with great service at Charles St place. Mike was a great waiter and the entire staff was attentive. Will go..."

Peter Flanders

"Decided to try this place at the recommendation of our Uber driver and it definitely didn’t disappoint! Probably the best meal I’ve ever had...."

Stephanie Chumbley

"The hot and spicy martini is the best drink I’ve ever had. It made me want to skip dinner and have..."

Susan Desrosiers Schumann

"Always excellent veal cuts with a fork and the sauce is perfect. Our waiter Marco was friendly and prompt..."

Richard Creamer

"Great food very friendly staff beautiful pictures on the walls nice atmosphere very classy best eggplant parmesan I have ever..."

Lynda Davis

"Dope music, food on point, Great service. I ordered truffle fettuccine with pork. It was delicious. Last meal in Boston before headed home. Ill..."

Shadarrian Wilson

"Amazing service, incredible food and my favorite appetizer ( fried calamari ) that is just perfectly done each time I've come is just thr best..."

Jack Cook

"Amazing food and excellent service. Our waiter Juan was attentive and knowledgeable. The only thing I would change would be the presentation of the..."

Tess Bryant

"The food, the service and the drinks are always great here. Excellent bartenders waiters and waitresses make the experience even more pleasant. I..."

Lewis Simon

"We showed up early and with kids. Artu was great and welcoming. Best calamari we've had. Our waiter was awesome with the kids. Thanks for..."

Melissa Dunstan Levin

"I got to Boston late one night around 10:30pm. I was very hungry and started exploring what kitchens were still open. Decided to take a walk on..."

Dan Babajanyan

"The food is amazing. The atmosphere is also great. Service was good and we had a secondary server named Lucio I believe, he was outstanding. We had..."

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"Great Italian food here! I was very content with my meal and so was the rest of my family. Although it wasn’t anything crazy special, I enjoyed my..."

Alex Issokson

"Had a wonderful meal and excellent service. We had a large party that was easily accommodated and were seated quickly. We ordered the calamari, and..."

Stephanie

"Stopped in for dinner on a Monday evening, no dinner reservation needed. Food was flavorful, service was very nice and professional, and the food..."

Melly from the Ville

"A tiny bit hidden and off the Main Streets but it did not have any wait times and everything was great tasting. I would call and make reservations..."

Willie Ruiz

"Every restaurant in town had a long wait, but we were able to get in here pretty easily. It wasn't empty, but just not a wait time. Our service was..."

Amber Kimberling

"10 family members getting together for an old school Italian dinner. Outstanding food and service. Gianni is the perfect..."

Stu Beckett

"Ended up doing the reverse pipeline, clubbing first, restaurant after. This was recommended to us by mutual friend, and trust me, it doesn't..."

Jason DiTommaso

"I try to go here whenever I’m in the North End, love their food and..."

Laura Carter

Dolce Vita Ristorante

81/100 (1681 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Visiting Dolce Vita feels like a journey to the heart of Italian dining, thanks to the owner, Franco. He charmingly insists, "You don't need a menu,"..."

John Welch

"We have been to this restaurant a few times. It is a special occasion restaurant for us since prices are a bit high (entrees $25 to 40). The owner is..."

Chris Clapp

"Visiting Boston's North side will get you into the Italian section of town which is filled with Italian restaurants and bars! We chose Dolce Vita..."

Bruce Gangnath

"First time visiting but will not be our last. Stopped in here super last minute because the restaurant we had reservations for had a lack luster menu..."

Kim Siegfried

"Civilians family restaurant full of photos of stories and history of the place. In Wednesday night owner was in restaurant and give his attention to..."

Karina Mark

"Stopped here for a early afternoon drink they owner greets you and his very friendly and welcoming. Although we did not end up eating here as we had..."

Myles Mannix

"Amazing Italian restaurant in downtown Boston. Veal Saltimbocca was delicious, appetizers were phenomenal and the staff was amazing. Highly..."

Jason Pitcole

"In from Galveston TX. Owner very nice but servers seemed unhappy. Food was very good. Overall good but improvements are..."

Donald Legate

"Incredible! I am gluten-free, and the owner himself came to our table, told us we did not need a menu, said, “I make you something great!” He..."

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"Ended up just dropping in, was the best find for us. They offered to make anything we would like and made wonderful suggestions to help us. The..."

joanne barringer

"Amazing food. It's probably the best fettuccine i have ever had. This desert should be illegal it was so good. Great atmosphere. The owner greats..."

Chris Heim

"Pasta was great, food was good. My bestfriend ordered Egg plant Lasagna and she could’ve sworn it was just egg no egg plant. Our appetizers were..."

Symone Malbaurn

"Fantastic food! Real, genuine food in the north end not like the hustle and bustle of the busy tourist trap restaurants this is a great place, I..."

Ian Ortiz

Panza Restaurant

81/100 (7497 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lively atmosphere and a popular spot! Went here on a whim and only just managed to get a table. The portions were very generous and service was..."

Lydia Reed

"Food was great quality and Staff was very friendly! Off the beaten path but in a very safe part of town and easy to walk to. Highly..."

Suzy Q

"Walked in here on a Thursday night with one of my gfs, we were so hungry and wanted a place to grab some food/ catch up. We were seated in about..."

Hope Pettengill

"We've eaten here twice and twice we left with plans to return. Everything tested fresh to us. We have had decent wait staff experience, but both..."

Alice G

"Great Italian eatery, we made reservations to be safe but the restaurant wasn’t full at 6pm on a Sunday. It was overflowing when we left a little..."

SuEllen Yoder

"Best Italian restaurant in town. It’s small and cozy and very busy. Service was great and nimble. Loved all the orders. The calamari, and the house..."

Raafat Zaini

"Excellent meal to top off a fun trip in Boston. Came from Chicago where we are inundated with Italian food so was happy to report that Panza kept us..."

Rui Zhong

"Go for: Generally well-executed pasta dishes and glass of wine. Avoid if: You get a little claustrophobic. It gets cozy in here. Something..."

Seth Matakis

"Delicious and decent portions if you’re sharing. Would definitely get again the bruschetta, garlic broccoli pasta, and butternut squash ravioli —..."

Layla Tabatabaie

"Came here on a Friday night — had to wait in a line for about 30 minutes before we were sat. We and everyone else in line had reservations. The..."

Emily Hamman

Strega By Nick Varano

80/100 (4834 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My friends and I went for brunch on a Sunday afternoon. We never been there before. Strega happened to have a Grinch Christmas theme! It was amazing..."

Morna Khamdy

"My boyfriend took me here for my birthday last week and it was such an amazing experience. Carlo was our server and he made the experience extra..."

Rachel

"A very small quaint restaurant I enjoyed. The service was great, unlike some reviews I've read. I got the bolognese, which was a generous amount, and..."

Elongen Jones

"Wandered in while here on a business trip. Sat at the bar and was blown away! Such a fun place and staff. A couple of birthdays were celebrated (you..."

David Jacobsen (Jake)

"My wife and I had a wonderful experience with Phil. He helped us get a table not here but 2 doors down at sister restaurant. Service was full on its..."

Will Evans

"Strega was incredible. As soon as we walked in all of the employees greeted us with the best energy. Our drinks and food came out so fast. What I..."

Hope Pettengill

"One of the best Italian foods we had. A bit pricey but the overall foods were..."

Chuong Nguyen

"Had such a fun time at Strega! Came in with some girlfriends for drinks and will definitely be back soon for dinner, the food at other tables looked..."

Cate Elliott

"It’s a Monday night. I’m here at Strega North End, Boston on a recommendation by my brother who eats at amazing restaurants in New York City,..."

Mike Morotti (NY Mike)

"John was an amazing waiter, tentative, and fun! And the SPARKLING PEAR, oh my gosh I have no words! Cameron the bartender even came to the table to..."

Jessica Eagan

"Christmas Eve dinner was amazing! Strega never disappoints! David our waiter was awesome, alway a packed house in there but never felt rushed...."

Kerri Haynes

"The chicken Parmesan and Paccheri di Fungi were absolutely delicious. The pasta is homemade and you can tell from the taste and texture. The red..."

Marie Yang

"Food was decent. Very crowded - took us about 20 minutes after our reservation time & had to wait outside. The waiter seemed to have a problem that I..."

Meg Mikrut

Benevento's

80/100 (2578 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Accommodating host, we chose to sit at the bar and had attentive service. Fresh plentiful bread, food was quickly served. We had a carbonara dish..."

Darlene Conners

"Always a great meal a lot of food good prices great pizza have gone here many times never had a bad meal always..."

Vinnie Di Nunzio

"I was with two friends and it was the first time I've been their. My appetizer was shrimp gran Marnier and it was delicious we also got a pepperoni..."

Denise Giangregorio Mayo

"The food is Always amazing! Simple straightforward... nothing complicated. I go here every time I’m in Boston. I know I can count on great..."

Sparky Irving

"True hidden gem. Plates are huge, food is fresh and very tasty. Nice little Italian Restaurant. I had a Veal Carbonara and it was..."

Luis Cabrera-Stechmann

"Food was amazing! Spinach crepes, eggplant rollatini and lobster ravioli were life changing. Super affordable, generous portions and impeccable..."

Amber Jambox Davis

"My sister and I come in every month to get hair done down the street at Bangs of Boston. From there we head directly to Benevento's. I usually..."

Ellen Duncan

"First time in Little Italy Boston and we found this gem. My boyfriend ordered the Spukone pizza and I had the burrata salad, both very delicious! Our..."

Nikki McNair

"Excellent service and food! I had the mussels and lobster ravioli and wanted to lick the plate. Thank goodness for the..."

Janet Meeks

"Fantastic food, great staff and speedy service! Definitely would..."

Jodi Edmunds White

"Absolutely amazing home made Italian food. You cannot go wrong with this restaurant. Very good gluten free food as well, the staff is very..."

Melissa Onorato

"Taylor our server was fantastic. The food was superb especially the homemade fussili. And the owner Joe was very accommodating and even gave us free..."

Maria Ververis

"Great choice! The food is delicious and our server was wonderful. Excellent Italian..."

David Norwood

"Most delicious pizza I have ever had! Marissa is a lovely server. Great food. Good people. 5..."

Giselle Martinez

"Food is absolutely delish!! Wait staff are friendly and everything is reasonably priced!! My favorite place in..."

Lyndsie Marie

"I had the Spukonie Pizza which was amazing! It was made: fresh, hot, and on the spot with brick oven! The place was packed, so I decided to eat at..."

Jay 2002

"For my last night in Boston my friend and I decided to visit the North End one last time for some Italian food. We got lucky randomly stopping at..."

Travis Henderson

"We had a delicious meal at Beneventos during a trip to Boston. The food is very well priced, comparatively, to other options in the North End. The..."

Bryan Stoops

"The best eggplant parmigiana and vodka fusilli. The fresh pasta was great and the eggplant just melts in your mouth, perfect amount of breading...."

Jon

"We were craving Italian and this was our first time ordering from Benevento’s and we are glad we chose them for dinner. Everything was so full of..."

Wayne Mcgraw JR

"Decided to go here after trying to eat at another place down the street, where the hostess was too rude to think about spending a penny there. This..."

L J5280

"My first time here and it was delicious! Surprisingly they didn’t have a wait at 5pm on a Saturday, although they were very busy! I went with my..."

Amanda Maguire

"Totally delicious. Would definitely go again. Great friendly service too. Clean. Really good. Better than good. So..."

Karen

"The lobster ravioli was delicious with big chunks of lobster in the sauce. Pizza also very..."

Dana Sullivan

"Amazing food and for the time we went at dinner on a weekend with a big party the service was consistent. Love the atmosphere here. Will definitely..."

G

"Great little restaurant. Good cocktails but the bar is limited. No Gin, for example. Pasta was very good - I had the pesto. Bread was..."

This 1 Goes 2 11

"Excellent food, atmosphere and service!! All 5 of us loved our dinners. The bread was very fresh, drinks were amazing and the food was the best! Our..."

Emily Bornino

"Nice restaurant with good prices. We had two pizzas from the brickoven, which tasted very good, simple but good. We saw some people eating pasta,..."

Nils Hamacher

"We’ve dined here on several occasions and they never disappoint. Had 4pm outdoor reservations on a Sunday (4th of July weekend).(1) food - Always..."

Diana Kiesel

Maurizio's

"Second time we've been here. Intimate, cozy space, with attentive, friendly wait staff. Food is wonderful with huge portions. The fried calamari..."

Fred Furnari

"Took family of 4 down on Saturday in the summer. What a find! No line, great service, great suggestions but the food was fabulous. And the price was..."

Scott Harris

"There really is only one Italian restaurant in Boston's North End. Great food, delicious wine and wonderful people. I guess that is why they have..."

Chris Reagan

"Great food and friendly service. This restaurant focuses on Sardinian cuisine, so it's not your typical red-sauce Italian restaurant, and is a nice..."

Zan Hecht

"The bread and oil were fantastic. The house white wine was tasty and affordable. My fettuccine carbonara was awesome. Wait wasn't..."

shawn koszczewski

"The food was amazing, and our waiter was fantastic. Other patrons got obnoxiously loud though- it's a very small place and got very hard to..."

Patrick Gdovic

"My favorite Italian restaurant on Planet Earth. Don't believe me? Try Maurizio's Involtini di Melanzane (rolled slices of eggplant stuffed with..."

David W Zizik

"Great ambiance but most importantly amazing food! Unique Sardinian restaurant experience. A must try! Staff super friendly. Will be..."

leo oliveira

"This place is amazing!! Great service, great portions, overflowing amounts of fresh seafood, and great taste. Beautifully decorated and beautifully..."

Anna Song

"Pretty, quiet place at the end of the row. Everything was delicious, and the gnocchi quite possibly the best ever. Exemplary service,..."

Shyamali Ghosh

"Great food. Good atmosphere. Away from the crowds you find on the first couple blocks of Hanover..."

AJ Turner

"This place has had a positive impact on the whole North End. As a resident I appreciate what they have..."

David MacDowell

"We had a great dinner here and were treated..."

David Canning

"Very quaint and exceptionally good food; Warm..."

Nancy Evans

"Stopped in to have a couple drinks and apps, both were great with quick..."

Alan Tattersfield

"Excellent carbonara. Eggy, bacon, pancetta..."

Darren Fahy

"Good, fun place in North End, although a bit..."

Kento Masuyama

Terramia Ristorante

79/100 (1270 ratings)

"Carbonara was the best pasta dish I’ve had since I was sentenced to a gluten free diet 6 years ago. Perfectly al dente (hard to get and be good w..."

Naomi Elizabeth Campbell

"Small intimate setting with indescribably delicious food. We were a party of 4 and every one of us had an exceptional experience with a meal that far..."

Jonathan Tudor

"Very intimate setting, service was great and sonny older gentleman told us jokes made all 5 of all laugh loudly. Food was amazing maybe a little more..."

Michelle McCullough

"We will be back! A wonderful experience from talking to the super kind young woman at the front of the house, when I called to say we'd be late for..."

Blake Keefe

"My daughter & I found this little gem by a stroke of luck. We were there last October & happened upon it. Loved the atmosphere and the quaintness..."

Paula Rowan Lowry

"This small North End treasure is my favorite restaurant ever! The service is always pleasant and the food is amazing. The FritellediAragosta is the..."

Nancy Achin Audesse

"Walked in on a Sunday night. Good number of options on the menu, just enough to have a selection but yet you could tell each dish was going to be..."

Emily Hamman

"Food had a good flavor. Service was good as well. Everything was cooked very well. Very beautiful place, and it's clearly highly regarded. I think..."

Joseph Lindquist

"We have been here twice now and it has been lovely each time. It's a small but homey space. We didn't love the entrees the first time we went so we..."

Emily White

"Went here during the $1 oyster happy hour. The inside was very nice--felt like an authentic Italian restaurant. The oysters were fresh but a bit on..."

Kimberly

"The vegan truffle risotto was pretty good but the vegan gnocchi and spaghetti and meatballs were more lacking in flavor imo. Still, nice to have a..."

Lucia T

"Must try vegan meatballs! Large variety of options including vegan / vegetarian and those who love meat & seafood as well. Lovely atmosphere with..."

David Dotson

"The food here is amazing. This is the first ever place I have been where they offered vegan wine. Also couple of vegan gf menu items. All of them..."

Shweta Desai

"We decided to do a dine in meal here with as they have a vegan menu. We ended up getting the risotto and potatoes as an app and the ravioli and..."

Matt H

"The staff accommodated us despite us not having a reservation on a busy night. They were able to clear a table and sat us pretty quickly. They were..."

Romily Bridges

"I'm not a huge fan of the North End in general. I'm a bit jaded by the tourists waiting in line for a subpar box of cannolis. That said as far as..."

Sonya

"Absolutely the best ravioli I have ever had. The staff was amazing. We will definitely be back on our next trip. Thank you for your wonderful..."

daniel matthews

"Loved this vegan friendly restaurant! It’s almost impossible to find a great Italian restaurant that will have more than just pasta for vegans. The..."

Dan Guttman

"Wow if you are in the North end Boston you must go to this amazing place! It’s got something for everyone in your family! The staff, the food, and..."

anthony prizzia

"Terramia is one of the few restaurants in North End that I think is a great place to take guests or friends who are visiting Boston for the first..."

Jea Kim

"Very quaint, lovely, and authentic Italian restaurant! My wife and I are vegan and loved both of the dishes. I got the spaghetti with vegan meatballs..."

Sean

"Very good food!!! Marco such a great waiter he explained about the mountain and gave us recommendations for the trip! One of the best places to eat..."

Carolina Basto

"Vegan menu, yes please! Always wonderful to take my non-vegan friends to a great restaurant where I can have a delicious meal as well. The vegan..."

Dawn Geoffroy

"Food was very good across appetizers, main course and dessert. Service was engaged and a positive part of the experience. Had the veal and the..."

Malcolm E

Monica's Trattoria

78/100 (3057 ratings)

"Have been to many North End restaurants and had a good meal but this place was amazing! Will definitely return to sample their awesome menu. Sweet..."

Domenic Maccio

"Absolutely loved every bit about this place. It pretty much embodies the essence of the Historic North End. Their marinara sauce is amazing. ..."

BeccaOne Checca

"As always, the staff and the food always impress. This time we ordered a bottle of wine which they had already sold out for the night. ..."

Adam Amorose

"Everything was delicious! Fresh pasta with meat sauce was to die for! Thank you for good food, wine and..."

LuCynda Anderson

"Amazing lobster ravioli and chicken parm. The pasta is so fresh. Service and ambience is fantastic. Definitely a new..."

Devon Warwick McDonald

"The finest food with service second to no one. The old North End neighborhood feel still lives! My favorite restaurant in New England hands..."

Kevin O'Malley

"Amazing “local” bar and restaurant. We went for drinks at the bar and ended up staying for dinner. Can’t really comment on the menu because I..."

Shawn Thornton

"Tiny restaurant with giant charm and amazing flavors! The squid ink linguini was..."

Kristen Josey

"This place is wonderful, atmosphere, service and food is out of this world. Can't wait to go..."

Anna Cerasani

"Fabulous Italian dining experience. Handmade pasta was among best I ever had in the US and Italy! The Spinach gnocchi with pork ragout was wonderful,..."

Michele LeClair

"Food is to die for but the bartender is even..."

Jake Ciechon

"Hands down best around. The new place is great warm and..."

Shawn Armstrong

"Love this spot in the North end of Boston. Great servers and the food was excellent. It was our last meal in Boston and anyone who tells you that..."

Steven Cohen

"Our first date was at the old Monica’s 6 years ago. It was great then, but hard to get a seat. The expansion next door and revamp with two small..."

PJ Redmond

"Great food and greater service this afternoon. Seated next to kitchen. Chef chatted with us at length. Highly recommend. We’ll definitely go..."

Bill Hodges

"If you are looking for a place to experience great service, great environment, great food. Look here. Special shout-out to my friends; Brooke, Nubia,..."

Hope Pettengill

"Monica's has a reputation for a reason. The food was elevated and more than just a meal, but an experience. I need to go back to try more dishes! We..."

Sean Seltzer

"Love this place, staff was super friendly and food was even better. I forgot to take a picture but the chicken parm with vodka sauce is a must get..."

Matt Coughlin

"I’m still dreaming of my meal that I had here a few weeks ago. The lobster fettuccini was hands down the best dish I’ve had in the North End. It..."

Arianna Dines

"Chilled cider martini was tasty! Fun vibes & sweet bartender..."

A G

"Went in for lunch & was seated right away. The food was delicious & and the staff were very..."

Dawn D

"Awesome place with amazing home made Italian food. Highly recommend zucchini bloom stuffed with goat cheese. Absolutely delicious. Also, Cesar salad..."

igor reznik

"Went here with my boyfriend on 27th August. The atmosphere of the place was charming and authentic. The restaurant was full so we had to sit on high..."

Pernille Bech

"Very delicious. Attentive staff. Clean and beautiful atmosphere. We made a reservation and when we arrived, we didn't have to wait at..."

Dana Tilton

"Fantastic pasta options with good portions and service. The drinks were also great. We went at the end of the night on a..."

P N

"Tiny restaurant but a cozy ambience. Pasta dishes were overall good. The standout was the sweet potato gnocchi with Italian sausage and broccoli rabe..."

Anchisa Pongmanavuth

Vinoteca Di Monica

78/100 (7452 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Beautiful presentation! My server John was very helpful in making suggestions. The restaurant itself was slower than I thought it should be...."

Shakti Rowan

"We stumbled across this place because the bar was open at 11 and we were awaiting our breakfast table at a different establishment. Felipe at the..."

Jason Wesemann

"Amazing restaurant in the North End! They are super well known for their delicious homemade pasta (and homemade tomato sauce!), so you have to get a..."

Alex Issokson

"I'm almost hesitant to write a review of Vinoteca di Monica because I feel like it's one of the lesser known gems of the North End. I've been coming..."

Matthew Gelman

"We visited the Italian restaurant Vinoteca di Monica in Boston for my birthday weekend this past weekend. The pasta at Vinoteca di Monica is fully..."

Derek

"The food is amazing. Best Italian Sandwhich I've had. The waitress was a highlight. The window seat , just everything was..."

James Dufour

"The food was good -- but the best part was the bread pudding with an espresso. The two balanced each other perfectly-- great seat by the window. ..."

Kassandra Fields

"Great food and fantastic service. We got Gnocchi alla Sorrentina and Linguine allo Scoglio Bianca and loved them both. I'd have to give the edge to..."

Phil Weber

"I have eaten here almost every time I visit the North End -- so likely at least 6 or 7 times -- and I always have a consistently excellent..."

Lee Dunn

"4.5/5 - Mushroom Ravioli 4/5 - Prosciutto and Ricotta Ravioli 3.5/5 - Fettuccine Arabiata with Mussels 3/5 -..."

Tiffany V

"The home made pasta is to die for! It has the stretchy texture that only fresh noodles can..."

Connie Fu

"The squid ink pasta is fantastic. Scallops a bit over cooked. The grilled calamari is superb for the appetizer. Bibb lettuce salad with lemon..."

Kit Parker

"Food was delicious and our server was very..."

Matt S

"We are Italian food people for sure. That's usually a meal that gets scarfed up by everyone without hesitation. We thought we would give it a try..."

Scott

"I LOVE THIS PLACE. My whole family and I went for my brothers birthday and every dish that we ordered was delish. I had the tortellini di pollo alla..."

Joy N

"We had fettuccine Alfredo and sausage pizza and bottled water. The fettuccine Alfredo is pretty good. The sausage pizza was absolutely amazing. And..."

Teresa Engberg

"We reserved a table at the last minute (not to mention during a busy time) since our earlier reservation cancelled, and the staff were super..."

Julia Wolfe

"This place was fabulous! Our waiter was great. Excellent wine, appetizers (not pictured), entrees and desserts. Would totally go..."

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