It's been 4 years since I've visited and my actual rating for this place is a solid 5/5 stars. Honestly, I think this is a strong contender for best pasta in Boston. I've had lots of places in the North End and recently had the much-hyped Tonino, but I still dream about that duck confit agnolotti I had 4 years ago (sadly it's no longer on the menu) Heirloom Tomato Crostini (7/10): Reminds of the tapas we had in Spain. Not as tasty, but still pretty good. Raviolo all'Uovo (9/10): Wow, so good. One giant raviolo. The sauce was so eggy and flavorful. It was like a carbonara raviolo. It just worked. Tagliatelle (9.5/10): Pasta was perfectly al dente. So, so delicious. I loved the slight kick in the sauce. They do ragu bolognese so well here!! I was left wanting more. Prices have barely gone up (if at all) in the past 4 years, surprisingly. Insanely overpriced 4 years ago, but a bit less so now. You really get what you pay for in terms of pasta. I'm very sad to hear they'll be closing at the end of 2026... read more

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We got the Lumache Amatriciana and Agnolotti del Plin online for take out. I will say the service was fast, our order was ready 10 minutes before it said it was going to. The restaurant was also not very full, so that may have helped. Why I left this review as for the Agnolotti del Plin. I think it's ridiculous that I paid $30 for 17 pieces, barely filling out the container. I was still hungry after eating this. Also the sauce was pretty salty, which was annoying since the filling was already in the pasta. I just think it's wild to charge so much for an entree that doesn't even fill you up. My friend got the Lumache Amatriciana, it was a much better value then my Agnolotti del Plin, which was literally so light in the bag, the Lumache Amatriciana weighed like a pound. It was also a much better flavor balance and was cooked perfectly. This seemed like a great trendy place, I'm just disappointed in my portion. read more

Bar Mezzana - Lumache Amatriciana - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Incredible service and incredible food. Every time I come here, I am absolutely blown away by the service here. Even to the little details, where the sides of the plates that say "Bar Mezzana" face you. Truly one of my favorite restaurants. Pastas are absolutely superb (the texture of the pasta is always on point, and the sauces are delicious). The crudo sampler is always a good choice. I love the warm octopus (don't really care for the cold octopus dish). Drinks were served in a timely manner. Dress nicely, this is definitely a "fine-dining" establishment - everything in there, including the decorations, are modern and fancy. I would DEFINITELY recommend the roasted carrots. I never have vegetables (I like to say I'm allergic to them) but the roasted carrots are like candy, and are the only veggies I like! read more

Bar Mezzana - Tagliatelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

An amazing time! Very sad to hear this place is closing. Good service and vibes. Will miss it here.

Came here for dinner with the team. Got to try a variety of foods. My favorite were the focaccia bread and the Crudo. Their lobster dish was buttery and yummy as well. Excellent service all around. Would recommend to small and large size parties. read more

Came here for my birthday and so glad I did. The food was excellent, service was friendly and quick. So sad this spot is closing, Boston is losing a gem :( read more

Love this place. very cozy yet high end. good place for a date or birthday dinner. Great service - friendly servers and hosts. also they filled the water constantly which I LOVE. food was yummy. Bolognese stood out. fresh pasta, not too much red sauce, so easy on the belly. The leek pesto gnocchi was REALLY good. Small serving but perfectly filling. I loved it. Shockingly the vodka sauce was our least favorite. With the sausage, it tasted oddly smokey and it was integrated into the sauce. Bonus; I loved the candies they gave at the end of the meal! read more

Bar Mezzana - leek pesto Gnocchi , Bolognese , Vodka Sauce, - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Bar Mezzana has a vibrant, buzzy atmosphere that makes it a fun night out, though in the winter it can be tough to find a table that isn't hit by a draft every time the front door opens. The menu is relatively limited, but what they do offer is high quality. The garlic-grilled sourdough with eggplant dip was a standout. The branzino, while flavorful, was slightly undercooked. Dessert was a chocolate flourless cake that tasted good but had an unfortunate resemblance to a thin Hostess HoHo. Overall, a lively spot with strong dishes, but a few execution and comfort issues keep it from being perfect. read more

Bar Mezzana - Branzino - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here on a weekday and I forgot how much I loved this place. The service is amazing and everyone is so attentive. It's the summer now, so their outside seating is open and it's nice that there's a tall plastic divider from the street to the tables because it gives some sort of privacy. I've had the pastas before and they were good, but I just came for the raw bar this time and the oysters were very fresh. They also make a great cocktail! read more

I came here for dinner before a show at the Wang and it was perfect. The restaurant is very clean and the open kitchen beautiful. Our server was very nice, attentive, and helped make good suggestions. We started with the sourdough, whipped feta spread, and arancini. All were amazing. I could eat that bread and feta everyday. My pasta was very tasty, fresh, and had a good sauce. My husband's swordfish was also very tasty and not dry at all. Really good spot before a show, we'll be back. read more

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Very tasty! I loved the risotto and the grilled octopus but everything we tried was rich and flavorful. Sorta pricey but at least the food is high quality and interior is elevated. Food did take a little while to come out. Came to celebrate my birthday and they prepared a little treat! Not very busy on a Monday night so can't speak to whether reservations are typically needed. read more

Bar Mezzana - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Stopped by here for dessert! The tiramisu was good and the chocolate hazelnut cake was amazing!! The service was good and the ambiance is very pretty. This is a great place for an intimate evening! read more

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F phenomenal. Craft and speed of Sportello, hospitality of Menton & No. 9, buzzing energy of the old ES. Our party of 5 had several starters, pastas, entrees, and two rounds of drinks -- we were in/out in about an hour. Incredible food and service. Really dug the Rübezahl cocktail, which had a shrubby quality almost reminiscent of tepache, and reading the wine list. I could bathe in the sauce that the braised rabbit came in, and would equally welcome a slathering in the Caulilini's bagna cauda. Marinated octopus, meatballs, tagliolini, and cacio e pepe were phenomenal. I was going to order bread: focaccia or sourdough? And our server suggested we choose based on texture rather than flavor. Great idea. Grilled octopus chopped into focaccia was definitely a winner. Thank you Bar Mezzana! read more

Bar Mezzana - Rübezahl - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I tried bar mezzana for dinner and had a mostly good experience. I liked the ambiance and I liked that they had matchbook souvenirs. The wait staff was friendly as well. The food and drink were just not amazing. The lobster pasta was just so so. The shrimp pasta gave me immediate acid reflux from just one bite. The fall burrata was really good tho. I think if they update their pasta menu this spot would have a lot of potential. read more

Bar Mezzana - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The focaccia, spring pea salad, lobster pasta, and crostata were all amazing. The crudo tasting was good, but felt more like plain sashimi than crudo, and the vinaigrettes they were in was just okay. The squid ink salad was also just okay. Also FYI it'll stain your teeth dramatically, but nothing some water won't fix. On the dessert menu, they mentioned there's a 4% surcharge for the kitchen staff. I think it's pretty unfair to not make this charge more clear upfront, and I don't think I saw any notice given on the main menu. We walked in at 8 PM on a Saturday and were seated immediately, although it was quite busy and lively. read more

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Been here a few times now. Ambiance is nice and the staff is friendly. Service is pretty good. The food is generally solid, but nothing really wowed me in terms of taste. Still though I think it's a great spot especially if you're out of luck getting a resy at the surrounding popular restaurants. read more

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The Mediterranean inspired menu is great, but the star of the house is the drinks! It's the kind of place where you can unwind with friends, celebrate something special, or simply enjoy a beautiful evening out. The service was attentive and very knowledgeable about menu items to help guide through our selections. read more

Food was incredible. Post-Boston marathon meal. Started whipped feta on focaccia (5star) and the eggplant/cheese spread thing (4 stars). Maybe it tastes exactly as you want it to but I preferred the whipped feta. Service was good. They didn't really have an opportunity to prove exceptional. We made some Braindead requests and were treated respectfully, so that was nice. We got the creeping vine, a refreshing tequila drink and a spicy refreshing red drink. The ambiance was nicer and a little more laid back due to the nature of the event today. Ordered the baby kale salad which kicked butt. I've been carboloading all week even though I was only a spectator at the race... the salad was necessary. Main dish was the Casio e Pepe which we split. Rich and delicious. Would order again and again. read more

Bar Mezzana - The baby kale salad yum plus whatever that spicy drink was! - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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A lively spot for date night or girls night out. The menu has a nice mix of pasta and seafood options. Now the food started off okay but finished off strong. The focaccia bread felt a little stale and dry while the whipped feta was a bit heavy and thick rather than light. The yellowtail crudo was okay with the grapefruit. The main dishes shined though. The bucatini pasta was well cooked and had a nice spicy, acidic sauce that was not too overwhelming. The chicken under a brick featured juicy chicken with crispy skin and a delicious shaved Brussel salad on top to give it a nice crunchy texture. Parking in the area is a pain. If you aren't lucky enough to snag a meter, they do offer a reduced parking rate with one of the lots but I forget which one. read more

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We came here during their brunch time menu on a Saturday morning. We made reservation but they were not needed since the restaurant had plenty of seating available. Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The chicken parmezzana was not as good as I was expecting. I would not get this again. The fried it came with were good. A friend got the stuffed French toast, it was very good and would recommend getting this! We also had some drink, I did not capture a picture of those but they were good. Would definitely come again. read more

Bar Mezzana - Stuffed French Toast* - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great food and service but heard from staff they are closing! Get in there soon before this happens you will not be dissappointed.

The food was soooo yummy! We started off with the crudite tasting, out of this world. And the meatballs, probably the best I've ever had. Then the mussels... unbelievably tasty. And the grilled sourdough is so good! The martini was meh, I'm not a fan of the glass. And the wine selected by our server was a great choice. Entrees we got chicken under a brick, i do remember it being yummier, and I almost asked for salt- but the polenta was delicious. And his bolognese was 10/10 yummy!! Sitting next to the window it was a bit cold, but the ambiance was cute! read more

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Absolutely incredible!!! A beautiful spot with the most fantastic staff. Everything I ate was absolutely out of this world- and with a big open kitchen you can see how much care they put into their food. Save room for dessert! read more

3 1/2 stars- Good location-attractive restaurant-food good -service mediocre at best- Many local versions of same/similar offerings. Not overwhelming experience!!!! read more

Very nice ambiance with bustling atmosphere but still cozy and comfortable. The menu is meant for sharing/family style but we found the portions to be small. For a party of five, we ordered: two portions of the garlic sourdough and the whipped feta, butternut squash arancini (luckily the kitchen accommodated and made 5 balls vs. 4 that is typically served), 3 pasta dishes (Cacio e Pepe, Bucatini, Gnocchi) and the Chicken Under a Brick. Our standouts were the Whipped Feta, Bucatini, and the Chicken Under a Brick. Would recommend for drinks with friends or date night if you want to try multiple dishes - but don't expect large sharing portions. read more

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Came here on a weekday night with my wife. The atmosphere is great, service was good, and the food was great overall. We loved the fish, focaccia bread, and affogato. The only disappointing dish was the gnocchi, which was very mushy. read more

The restaurant is very lively with lots of seating. They also have a nice patio that you can sit at for people watching. As for the food, the house focaccia was very fluffy and great for all of the dips. The burrata was nothing special, but a good complement for the bread and a solid starter. I personally wasn't a huge fan of the whipped feta spread - I found it too tangy and overpowering. The fried artichokes had a good balance. It was crispy, crunchy, and great with the garlic mayo. The cacio e pepe was very creamy with little specks of sharp black pepper. The pasta was cooked to an al dente and still had a bite to it. For drinks, I got the Torino Rose and recommend it if you love a fruity drink. Overall, a nice meal and great for sharing. read more

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This place already has a great reputation and I'm just here to pile on. Everything we ordered was delicious and our waiter was extremely helpful and professional. We had the Winter Squash Ravioli*, the Fett'unta, the Focaccia, Arancini, and the chicken under a brick. Our drinks were also fantastic, and the Flourless Chocolate & Hazelnut Mousse Cake was amazing! We will definitely be returning! *= The one drawback is the menu is seasonal. read more

PERFECTION!!!!! Being from NY and a foodie I wasn't sure where to fit but this place did not disappoint. In fact we can't wait to come back, maybe even this trip. The greeter was lovely and so accommodating. Our server Chantel was AMAZING!!!! We started with a pickle martini at the bar and the bartenders were awesome. We moved to our table and the staff were like no other. I literally don't have one complaint. I'm a martini and Bellini lover and these were everything! Try all the food because you won't regret it. We started with a bunch of apps and then had entrees. Delicious!!!!!! And Chantel spaced the food perfectly. My mouth is watering just posting this. Yum! LITERALLY IS WAS ALL DELICIOUS! read more

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Everything was outstanding. From reservation and paying the bill, the service from multiple staff members, everyone was warm, friendly, and accommodating. We enjoyed cocktails, appetizers (Fried Brussels, Fett'unta - a roasted garlic grilled sourdough and Whipped Feta Spread), and wines by the glass to pair with our entrees. Entrees: Lobster Paccheri, Tagliolini with ragú bolognese, Cacio e Pepe, and a vegetarian lasagne were flavorful, beautifully presented and well-proportioned. read more

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Food was delicious. Service was really mediocre, maybe the server was having a bad day or smth. Good place for a date. read more

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We were torn between here and sister restaurant Black lamb. So glad we went with this one, much more welcoming, less pretentious than the sister. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Arrancini, farm egg to start, than amazing braised rabbit special and fresh pasta. Service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend. Would definitely return. read more

Let me start with: service was 10 stars/5. Just perfect, more on that later. I was compelled to write this after reheating the bread we took from there for breakfast the morning after -- it is THAT good. We got three items: bread, arancini, and a pasta. Their bread game is one of the best in Boston. We started with the focaccia starter with the feta dip. I thought it looked a little dry and less bubbly, but the taste and texture turned out to be 10/10. My dinner companion hates onions, so our server immediately offered sourdough bread to be included. Grilled sourdough bread was superb. My companion ate the focaccia though it was that good and not too oniony. I wish both dips were offered in smaller portions though -- it was a hard choice to make especially upfront in our dinner (I feel like choices like this are better suited well into meal, like entrees). Arancini are an absolute skip -- tiny portions, the ratio of rice to inside cheese and "toppings" is quite off -- it was a small dense mess. Pastas here are good. We got the Lumache without meat as we had to go vegetarian for my companion. It was quite lovely for being a meatless al amatriciana (again, brilliant suggestion of our server). Drinks were amazing -- server knew exactly what I wanted for my martini, including asking me if I wanted "bone dry." Not many know what to ask to get it right. Amaro was priced at under 10 bucks - well done and good portion. The server knew exactly what he was doing but he later confessed he has been there for 5+ years. It clearly showed -- perfect but non-hovering attention on us. Suggestions were spot on and never pushy. I will come back soon and hopefully (will demand :)) to get the same server (I missed his name! And it is not on the receipt!!!). read more

***DISCLAIMER: FOOD POISONING*** My parents and I actually really liked this place! The place was beautiful and the patio was nice and clean. The people were really nice and they came and checked on us often. When they ran out of oysters they gave us a complimentary dish. However, all the dishes were incredibly small and definitely not filling enough for us for the price we paid...especially the drinks. Then a few hours later we all got hit with the worst food poisoning ever. I almost had to go to the hospital it was so bad. I spent the entire night hugging the toilet and sleeping in the bathroom. We ordered the Striped Bass Ceviche (I think this is what did it), the grilled artichoke, and the shishito peppers. We then got a Tuna Crudo as a complimentary dish. read more

Sardinian wine dinner from a few months back. For $75, this meal was pretty disappointing. Wish I had just ordered from the regular menu. * Carta di musica: first bite, best bite. The fish was fresh, and the flatbread was nicely crisp. * Lobster stew: pretty flavorful. * Culurgiones: the biggest disappointment. I was excited to try this pasta shape for the first time. However, it ended up being like soggy dumplings with a generic tomato sauce. Also--only 2?? * Suckling pig: the pork was good but small portion. * Seadas: a lack of effort with this dessert. Just fried pastries with honey. read more

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Such a cute Italian spot in the Ink Block area with lots of shaded outdoor seating for brunch. They have a very large cocktail menu, but oddly no coffee menu though you can order your favorite standard barista drink here. I wasn't a fan of my main dish, but my friends raved about their orders so I'll add a little star inflation for the low key enjoyable ambiance. Cinnamon Bun: So much better than Cinnabon! Doesn't have that funky overly yeasty mass produced taste. Tastes like something a grandma in the country would make you for breakfast. Sufficiently large enough to share with a friend before diving into brunch. Confit Duck Hash: Photos of this don't do good job of showing the high greens ratio. I'm not anti-green, since I do believe a strategic pairing of a slightly bitter green vegetable does wonders to offset richness from something rich like pork or duck confit. However, seemed like overkill compared to the scant amount of duck. Everything tasted nice individually, but all that green roughage wasn't pleasant. I'm trying to enjoy a leisurely Sunday brunch with friends, not start a cleanse. read more

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Good vibes, solid burger and drinks, bar was polite and smooth on service.First time here, would come back for the burger. read more

Bar Mezzana - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We sat outside last weekend and it was very pleasant. We started with the fried artichoke and it was amazing. Portion was small but delicious. My friend has the lobster paccheri which she gets every time. It was very tasty with plenty of lobster, I can see why! I had the lamb meatballs and mussels. I loved the broth from the mussels, and the bread to dip in it. This is one of her favorite restaurants in Boston and I can see why! read more

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The food was amazing- highly recommend the burrata and the vodka pasta. The salmon crudo was also delicious read more

Bar Mezzana - Burrata with Compressed Melon Salmon Crudo** - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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4.5, A vibrant and swanky spot. It gets busy and loud in there but, it's good company. The servers were notably amazing! My friend loved the crab noodles! The mussels sauce was chef's kiss. ( I wanted to take the rest of the broth to go). The roasted egg plant dip was rich, especially with the feta cheese on top. We had a few drinks and all of them were well made, not too sweet. They have a large food and drink menu. Perfect for parties with different dietary interests. They also focus on small plates which is great to sample a variety of items. read more

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