Bricco will always be my favorite spot in the North End. I went there for the first time with my boyfriend on our second date and we shared this most amazing bottle of Chianti wine. The wine along with the amazing food and ambiance is what made us decide to go back for our one year anniversary. Of course now things were a little different with a pandemic going on, but Bricco did not let that stop them from giving us another amazing night. We sat in the new outdoor seating which was lovely. Aside from the decadent appetizers and meals we had, it was really our fabulous server Emilio who made our night so special. He did not rush us at all, and did not hesitate to make sure we had the same bottle of wine we had on our second date. He was exceptional and we will be sure to ask for him the next time we go to Bricco...which will definitely be in our near future. read more

Disappointed with the service. Obviously we can get a good sandwich anywhere in little Italy. My daughter was excited to come back to this place since a prior visit one year ago was enjoyable. Sandwiches were fine, service was subpar, shop has some pasta, authentic foods and interesting items you may not see elsewhere. read more

We went to Bricco with a party of 6 for my friend's birthday. I've lived in Boston my whole life and have never tried it. They gave us a nice table by the windows and sat our party right away. All the food was good, besides the Caesar salad being a bit too watery for my liking. The service was good and everyone was friendly. Now, I always am a good tipper and usually tip about 20-25%. However, the single reason for only 3 stars was because we were unaware and weren't told about an apparent automatic 20% gratuity added to the bill at the end... this REALLY TICKED ME OFF... too aggressive of a move for someone who eats in the north end frequently with larger parties than 6 and has been charged at most (if any at all) an automatic 15%... read more

My friend and I stopped in the enjoy an early evening drink with appetizers. Our bartender, Rob, was a lot of fun, helping us decide on the right sipping wine to order via a mini wine tasting. He made sure we were seated by the street when other customers departed, and recommended great selections on the menu. The Bricco octopus appetizer is amazing! A fun, fun afternoon! Thank you, Rob!. read more

My bank account always hurts after a night out at Bricco, but I think it's well worth the money. This is the spot that we go to before Celtics games. Yes, I know... North End... kind of not where most would "pre-game" so to speak. But, sometimes, a girl just isn't feelin' draft beers and pop-a-shot at Sully's Tap. Bricco has expanded their bar in the past year or so and it definitely made the restaurant more inviting, so kudos for the expansion. Their bartenders are super friendly and they are BOMB at what they do. If you're feeling a little indulgent and looking for something sweet after dinner, you have to get their Espresso Martini. It's a must try. Last night, my sister and I didn't want to load up on the carbs, so we opted on splitting the Zucchini Flowers, she just got a Caesar salad, and I had the Mozzarella Bufala de Caprese. The Zucchini Flowers were a hit, but the grilled veggies that they are served with were the star of the plate this time around. They should consider adding more of that grilled red pepper and eggplant deliciousness to the plate. The Caprese was one of the best I have ever had; the tomatoes were extremely fresh and were very flavorful. The mozzarella cheese was PERFECTION... I love homemade mozz. cheese. It was so soft... so tasty... I haven't stopped thinking about it all day. I also have to give a shout out to their pumpkin tortelli, eggplant involtini, and the brick chicken. Mouth watering food, folks. My only criticism of Bricco is the fact that they have amazing flatbread pizza, but don't start serving them until 11pm. Considering the bar is bigger and more open, I think they really need to re-evaluate pizza serving time. Sometimes, you just want a glass or 2... or 3... of Cab and a couple of pieces of flatbread to snack on. Come on now! read more

OK.. so i dont even know where to start to explain how good this place is.. the restaurant is very nice decorated it has tables and a bar.. the drinks are good and they have practically whatever you want.. but the most important thing is the food Ive been there a couple of times now and theres NOTHING i dont like.. specially the pizza they really have the best pizza in town.. they start making it at 11 every night except sundays and its made by a real italian cook.. its the real deal.. so if yo want to feel like if you were in italy having one of the best pizzas ever... yo have to go here..oohh and of course dont forget the wine.. read more

Finished our meal on the second floor. Heard someone at a nearby table scream. Thought they were just having a good time - BUT - they were screaming because they saw a mouse running across the floor of a nearby part of the dining room! One mouse eventually turned into 4 running around! Complained to server. Couldn't find manager right afterwards. Serious issue!!! So gross! read more

Wow! I've never met a bartender who's such a jerk! It was almost like he wanted us to know he didn't give two s****s about us. The vibe about that place is bad. It is so glaringly obvious that these people want your money and do not have any consideration about your happiness. For people who work in the hospitality business, they're really not doing well. read more

Not the most typical experience because I was staying at the hotel above the restaurant, by the same name, and with the same owners. I ordered take-out/room service, the brick chicken. It was moist and tender with decent flavor. The potatoes with ham were tasty and of a good texture. The spinach was a nice, nutritious touch. Unfortunately, the multi-grain roll with dinner was served without butter--WHAT?! But maybe this was an oversight. Overall, a good meal. read more

While the food that my girlfriend and I consumed for dinner there last night was undeniably delicious, when it came to everything else, well... things fell rather short. Let me start by saying one thing: I had been wanting to go to Bricco for a while now. Almost two years and was rather excited when the opportunity came for an impromptu dinner in the North End, on a late afternoon before heading to the nearby TD Garden for a Bruins game. After walking around for a bit, we arrived at Bricco and despite having no reservation, decided to try our luck. We were greeted rather coldy and were told that all of the tables (90% of which were empty) were all reserved but that the full menu was served at the bar if we could find a spot. So we walked around the bar, which wrapped around the back as well and managed to find some seats. There were more empty tables all around us. The place was only busy at the bar it seemed and that was rather weird. It was 5:00PM on a Saturday... We sat down and noticed that the cocktails were priced at $13 a piece. We decided to forego that idea and decided to find a reasonably priced bottled of red wine and split that instead. We found an affordable bottle of Montipulciano and ordered that. But unfortunately, the high prices didn't end and their cocktails: their appetizers were all around $18, which is exorbitant. Their entrees are also in the high twenties so overall this is a pretty damn expensive place, and a pretentious one at that. The woman taking care of us behind the bar became nicer and nicer as we spent more and more money. Initially, she was pretty much a cold bitch who barely glanced at us - we might as well could have been part of the proletariat. But eventually she realized that we were serious about dining there as we ordered away: we decided to split two of their high priced entrees and share a half an entree. We hoped that it could be enough food but didn't want our spending to be out of control. To start, we ordered a plate of very thinly sliced, delicious spek and prosciutto plate ($17) which also came with a tiny morsel of stracchino cheese and some crisp bread. Along with this appetizer, we got the zucchini flowers which were stuffed with some truffled ricotta cheese and some tempura'd grilled vegetables ($19). Both were good, especially the latter of the two but at over $35 for both small plates, it definitely was not a good value. Actually, in retrospect, it was a horrible value. The portions were meager in comparison to the price point. For the entree, after some discussion and a bit of research via the Yelp mobile app, we decided to split a half a portion of their ricotta pillows ($11) which came dressed with some truffle butter and some ricotta garnish. They were delicious but the half a portion was again, rather small for the price. But the value was slightly better than the appetizers. Service was once again, not very quick. The woman wasn't all that friendly and didn't seem very knowledgeable from the start when we asked for help with some of their wines. She was barely able to answer questions about the menu as well and seemed busy talking to some of the staff on the other side of the bar. Our dinner at the bar took almost ninety minutes which is ridiculous and while we sat on the stools, a bit uncomfortable, and bumping elbows with completes strangers, the rest of the restaurant tables all around us remained empty - rather frustrating. All in all this restaurant does serve up some delicious food but offers horrible value, especially if compared to other spots nearby. Their appetizers are insanely overpriced and the service is pretty horrible. They wouldn't seat us at a table because they were 'reserved' but more than half of the tables around us remained empty throughout our 90+ minutes spent there. And the atmosphere although chic and nice is also pretty pretentious, like most of the staff there that seems rather stuck up - they have this attitude and superiority complex... While I'm a fan of Italian food and the area, I wouldn't return there, unless they offer a Groupon of some sort or offer better value to their customers. There's many other options for me to spend my hard earned cash, places like Il Panino which serves up equally good food but at a much more affordable price. I was raised believing that Italian food should always be affordable - after all, it's pasta we're talking about here folks. Sure you can spike your dish with a bit of truffle, but c'mon, $19 for an appetizer? No thanks... read more

Was in the NE for first time in ages and many places weren't open for dinner at 430 on a Monday so maybe my review is skewed by my hunger and desire to eat but I don't think so. Never been in here before and I liked the ambiance and the fact they have a nice bar area to eat at since who wants to eat at a table all alone? I ordered a nice glass of Sangiovese wine and waited for my Cinghiale. Some tasty foccaccia bread was brought out with three dipping options which held me over until the entree. I thought the Cinghiale was excellent with very good depth of flavor and the pappardelle was cooked perfectly. It was also a nice portion at a reasonable price in a fun setting with solid service so what's not to like? I'll be back. read more

Came here about an hour before the kitchen closes. Chose the bar to dine at. Bartender couldn't give us half a second to make decisions. We had the zucchini blossoms which where awesome. Tried the eggplant app it was good. Dinner we split a pasta dish. That was also good. Now its 11:01 and we are interested in dessert and the bartender said sorry kitchens closed. So rude! No heads up no warning and no hospitality. I will not recommend this place to friends based on the way the bartender made us feel. Like we weren't welcomed, our business or our money. Didn't offer any more drinks for after dinner he dropped the check and that was it. read more

I've been coming to Bricco, not by choice, for years, and for the price and the attention it commands, Frank's flagship fails in many aspects. Where to start? Well, the wine list sucks, if you were even bothering to look. Yes, Boston restaurants are at the mercy of liquor distributors, but this place isn't an ordinary establishment, nor is the owner a regular restaurateur. Samples of food had over time...Moules marinieres are done Italian with large capers, and comes with dead or overcooked rubbery mussels - and to the lady below, the broth isn't briny, it's fishy. No amount of salt will cover that, sorry. Steaks are standard Prime, so it's the same generic treatment as anywhere (that is unless you pay up for Grill 23 which quietly shares provision sources with Thomas Keller of French Laundry), making it the safest choice at this place. Bricco's version of the SF cioppino is perfectly adequate and whelming as far as the dish is concerned, but if you're going to call it a Bricco's signature dish, you should make it better than any restaurant's standard SF cioppino, factored in with price. Atlantic Fish murders the ciopinno. But hey, it is a see and be seen place. Your date, the self-appointed arbiter of style and taste, (s)he who validates his/her existance by the number of likes on Instagram, will notice how high your credit card limit is. The bar scene, however is excellent, if you are looking to pick up, or be picked up. And that brings it up from 2 to 3 stars. read more

We sit at the bar when we go for one reason, bartender Rob. Makes the best drinks and is super accommodating. read more

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It was packed, as you might imagine, but we didn't wait long to get in. The 7-spice chicken was surprisingly flavorless. Kind of whatever all around. I don't think I'd come back. read more

Its freezing outside. Rain is falling on inches of snow. The wind is blowing and I'm in town on my normally scheduled business trip. A coworker suggests Bricco. He says "Don't miss it, it's unique.." I snag a cab from the financial district to Bricco. Quick 5 dollar trip and I'm here. I made a reservation on OpenTable before getting here. The warm interior is filled with rich colors and warm lighting. The booths are big city cozy and as typical Bostonians can get, it can be loud as conversations stir. I was seated against the wall near the window. My waiter greeted me. The wine list was EXTENSIVE even though it isn't a huge list by the glass. I was impressed to see a list of Italians and rarities at that. Think Barolo. Italian pinots and American ones. When asked, my waiter was able to guide me, easily, to a smooth domestic pinot noir. He then explained the specials... I ordered the lemoncello oysters special. It came with oysters on the half shell on finely ground ice mounds topped with a sweet lemoncello sorbet. Very tasty. The bread is great. Comes with a white bean hummus, tasty olive oil, and roasted, tender garlic cloves in a spiced oil. Excellent. I couldn't decide between the wild boar papardelle or the veal ravioli. I asked him and he said - I would be glad to do a split order of both. (major points)! Needless to say - it was amazing. So. So. So. Good. Savory. Earthy wild boar with notably fresh pasta. Light veal ravioli with a light cream sauce topped with spinach and an earthy, salty cheese. It was heavenly. I ate too much. Since I was in no rush - I snagged dessert. Pumpkin ricotta cheesecake. The cheesecake tasted and had the texture of ricotta. It wasn't flavored. Just delicately sweet. The pumpkin chunks on top lend themselves to a unique balance of texture, sweetness, and squash. Overall, it's a nice place. Don't come in a t-shirt. Business casual or date night suggested. Make a reservation. Expect to drop a good amount of $. Your date will Thank you. Favorite place I've dined in Boston so far. Worth every dime. read more

This place was pretty good. Only downfall is that window seats are quit chilly in the winter months. Food was a little overpriced for its presentation. read more

I've heard amazing things from friends about Bricco, so I made reservations weeks in advance for dinner with my friends visiting from New York. Host was very professional and the restaurant has a great atmosphere, but we spent the entire meal talking about how absolutely horrific the service was. We sat down on a Saturday night at 7:55 and after asking for a waiter to come to our table twice, finally our waitress said hello at 8:20. Asked us if we've had a chance to review the menu and pressured us to order drinks through main courses on the spot. I've never had a less friendly waitress. We ordered a bottle of wine, two appetizers, and two pasta dishes. The Caesar salad was bland, burrata had no flavor, and meatballs were cold. So sad this wasn't better. read more

The food here is great! Too bad the restaurant is so loud and crowded. Not a great date place (due the noise) and a bit pricier than I believe it should be. That said, their veal is AMAZING (it should be for $45) and the mussels appetizer cannot be missed. read more

Amazing Northend restaurant! We started by ordering the ricotta pillows as an appetizer, then I ordered the pasta special, which was spaghetti in truffle butter with a mound of white truffle shavings on top. Outstanding!! I had very high expectations for Bricco and they met them on all levels. read more

This place is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. The high end cuisine vibe helps Bricco differentiate itself from other restaurants in the North End. Try their black and white martinis, so delicious. And their risotto of the day is my favorite thing to order... read more

Not overly impressed. Server was very rude, no personality. Sat us by the front window which was very drafty. Pork tenderloin was good but that's all you get, couple apple slices and one asparagus with bacon. Ricotta pillows should just be called pillow cases, hardly any filling inside and was not enough for a meal. When you eat an Italian meal you should feel like you need a nap after, not hungry for more food. Far too expensive for the small portion sizes. This is the North End not Manhattan. Tipped the valet $25 on arrival to keep the car close but they still took 45 minutes to bring it back. Titos Doli was the only thing I really enjoyed. read more

I would love to say that I got to experience Bricco, but my friend and I were sadly forgotten even though we had a reservation. After waiting an hour and fifteen minutes. as my friend and I told the hostess that we were leaving, it was clear we had been skipped over and were immediately offered a table. Can't say that I am a fan of their service. read more

The food was good but it took them 9 days to process a credit card transaction. Covid or not, that's completely absurd.

Tonight was my first time here and I was not impressed. Reservations are highly suggested. We sat near the windows on the left side but had people asses invading our table space. I had the vu vu cosmopolitan. It was good. I had the ricotta pillows as it was raved about in Yelp reviews. One friend ordered the shrimp scampi and my other friend ordered the brick chicken. I was disappointed with my meal. It was small portion and not filling at all. It was not served hot. Definitely not worth the $50. There are so many other good restaurants nearby. read more

Excellent food, drinks, service and atmosphere. We sat at the bar and I ordered the espresso martini per the bartender's (Christine) request, it was amazing. She also made a great cosmo. We got the caprese and crab cakes and both were delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

10 stars! I love Bricco- definitely one of my favorite restaurants and in terms of Italian it is unmatched. Bricco serves modern Italian and is known for their handmade pastas. I'm convinced you can order anything on the menu and not be disappointed. Two of my favorite things to see in a menu are lamb and duck and Bricco's lamb shank and duck entres are the absolute best I've had- both so melt in your mouth and flavorful. Their pasta is also outstanding. I've had the veal ravioli which was good and most recently a foi gras special which came in the "purse" shaped pasta with a creamy mushroom sauce. It was so delicious and cooked perfectly al dente- I ate all of it! The service is also fantastic here. The wait staff especially is super professional, polite and accommodating. I remember the first time I came we all ordered meats or seafood but really wanted to try the pasta as well. I asked the waitress if we could all split one of the pasta dishes as an appetizer and we were all brought out our own individual small plates of pasta. It's always the small things that make a difference- other restaurants, take note! If you're in Boston's North End you really have to stop by Bricco. You will not regret it! read more

One of the best meals of my life, but Ive only been there once, so maybe I just caught it on a really good night. We ordered a salad to start, which came with the freshest richest mozerella Ive ever tasted. My mom got the seafood risotto and my dad got the chicken ravioli, but my pumpkin tortellini in a sage sauce was by far the best. We finished it off with a delicious dessert. The service was great, and the decor was very nice. It was pricey, but that didnt bother me as my parents were footing the bill :) But the price didnt bother them because wed had an amazing dining experience. Its definitely one of the more snazzy restaurants in the North End, and Im not saying it beats out the more traditional and reasonbly priced places like El Dente or La Familigia Giorgio, but for a really nice night out, Id defintiely recommend it. read more

What a fantastic experience from every perspective. Valet parking directly in front. Reservations were seamless and seating was ready for us immediately upon our arrival even on a crazy busy warm Summer Friday evening. Service was outstanding. Sonny; our waiter has to be one of the finest in the North End as he balanced perfectly the being personable yet not obtrusive and outstanding recommendations. The aps, dinner and wine was only exceeded by my beautiful date. At the end of the evening Sonny delivered fresh cut red roses to my date in consummate romantic Italian style and and then was kind enough to let me leave with her.:) completely amazing evening. Yes I would recommend it. read more

Good food, large price tag. The hostess was incredibly nice, but our waiter made us feel like he couldn't be bothered with us. We had the eggplant appetizer which was amazing - extra-thin slices of eggplant lightly fried and stacked - yummm. I had the "ricotta pillows" for my meal and, while it was delicious, it was a a plate of ravioli with one ricotta pillow in the center. I did eat the entire plate even though I was full half way through because it was so good. My friend got the risotto special - asparagus, sausage, fontina cheese - absolutely delicious, I kept stealing bites off her plate! The ordered a side of the potato gratin and when it came I was absolutely shocked. It was absolutely TINY for $8!! I'm not exaggerating, it was minuscule. I thought for $8 we would all be able to share this side, but it was like one bit per person. I though the price tag on that side was outrageous. For dessert, we ordered the bread pudding to split. I don't like bananas and it came with banana gelato. I asked the waiter if I could have a different flavor and opted for chocolate. When the dessert came, it had banana gelato and bananas on top of the bread pudding. It would have been nice of the waiter to mention that there were bananas on the bread pudding after I said "I don't like bananas." After picking off the bananas, the bread pudding was perfect and delicious. A scoop of chocolate gelato finally came and it was not good at all. It was syrupy with lots of ice chips, like it was old gelato. Negatives aside, the food was really good and I would come back for a special occasion. It had some unique options compared to some restaurant in the immediate vicinity. read more

Good... We had yummy gnocchi and pumpkin tortellini. Everything was good but nothing wowed us. I wish the meal for the price was a little more special. read more

I actually had a good meal here.I was in a tour group and the quality was amazing in that context.I had a Buffalo Mozzarella Capresse salad in which all the ingredients were first rate,good ricotta "dumplings" and a Tiramisu that worked.I was impressed that confronted with a group , they gave us real food instead of crap , which is often the case.Service was painfully slow but the place was jammed on a weekday night and we were a group of over 30. read more

I don't know where to begin with my review! Food, ambiance, company, service, drinks. all 5 components were exceptional! We arrived at Bricco for our 7pm reservation. Our gorgeous, George Clooney look alike waiter- Salvatore was unbelievable. He was such a great sport when we tried out our limited Italian and he would say words with such a thick Naples accent that had me swooning. (Hint- ask him to say mozzarella, or cannoli!) Let's get to the food: to start we ordered the pumpkin tortelli. It was so delicate, sweet and just melted in our mouths. We also ordered the beef carpaccio and the crab cakes and neither disappointed. Around the table for our secondi there was the osso bucco, branzino, lamb shank and shrimp and none of us were left unsatisfied. I, personally had the braised lamb shank with white navy beans in a tomato, vinegar reduction ...o.m.g. just pure perfection. For dessert, Salvatore was so kind to bring us a medley of cannolis, molten chocolate cake, and banana bread pudding. How incredibly sweet and delicate. I was instantly transported to Italy, where I began to fantasize of my love affair with Italian food. This restaurant is in the heart of Little Italy in Boston and is a must try. read more

Had lunch here on Mother's Day. I did not realize they did not have a separate lunch menu. Entree's much to expensive for lunch ($50-$60). Wanted a nice simple Italian lunch, this was too much. The food was good, service good. Just not worth the expense with so many other good places around read more

The North End can be very hit or miss, even at restaurants you like. Head out on a beautiful night and you are bound to be dealing with crowds, and an over worked waitstaff and taxed kitchen. SOmetimes it flows right, sometimes wrong. I have had both experiences at Bricco, but usually, the food is good enough to keep me coming back. Lobster Risotto is amazingly light but incredibly flavorful, gnochi is delicious with incredibly fresh tomato sauce topped with imported mozzerella and fresh basil. One weird note was the raspberry sauce they served with the Tiramisu for dessert. Seemed like a pretty odd combo & I'm still questioning it. Service is usually good, but it can be tough when the place is packed. All in all a nice option in the NE. read more

Nice for drinks or sexy date but the food is not the best and the place is not chip.

I had a great dinner here last night. I chose a hearty pasta dish that was perfect for the cold fall weather with a side of brussels sprouts. Both were wonderful. The menu was a little overwhelming with all the options, but I would definitely go back just to try something new. My friend and I ended the night with the bread pudding, which may have been the best bread pudding that I have ever eaten. read more

Didn't really know what to expect. Let me start by saying the service was excellent!! Manual did a great job of making sure we were taken care of. The food was delicious. I had the special of the day (pasta with lobster) and it was fantastic!! read more

The food was delicius, I got the ricotta pillows, and we split a mix of appetizers from eggplant to sliced meat and of course motzerella and tomato! The ambiance was nice, but nothing super special and the service wasn't the best. Again the food was great but it's hard to have a bad meal in the north end! We started off a little annoyed that we had a reservation but got sat over 30 mins late because they gave our table to some else ... but they did make it up by comping our apps! I'm not sure I'd rush back and would try other restaurants in the area. read more

I was at Bricco last week celebrating my friends birthday. We had a great dinner. We sat in the second floor had a bottle of wine. The ambience was great. Giuseppe took great care of us. We were not sure on what to get but he made great recommendations. Definitely, will visit again. read more