Delicious, homemade Italian food! Went for dinner on a Monday with a reservation but we arrived earlier than our scheduled time. We were seated right away in the perfect spot by the front which was open to the street with a nice breeze. We started with the smoked burrata app and the salad with roasted pears. Both good. I had the gnoccheti which was simple but so delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese on top was great! He had the seafood bordetto which was also very good. Mild flavor and lots of goodies inside! Atmosphere was romantic yet still nice and casual and the service was great! Nice experience! read more

Outstanding dining experience. North end pretty crowded and our usual dining stops had huge lines. My daughter ( Little Notorious MD) had been to Bricco and liked it so we gave it a try. Despite being quite busy they were able to seat us without a reservation. We dined upstairs which was pleasant with the large windows all open to enjoy a cool breeze. Waiter Manuel was friendly and attentive. Cocktails and Italian wine were great. Fresh bread, caprese, butternut squash soup, and lobster dinner with pasta all were very enjoyable. No room for dessert. Restaurant exceeded my expectations. Notorious MD approved!! read more

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We made a reservation for 6:45, giving us plenty of time to walk over from the aquarium. After meandering around, we arrive at 6:40 and are seated right away. I was worried we'd be underdressed - yelp says dressy! But as the night progressed I found that people walked in wearing just about anything (cutoff jean shorts and a tank top? Sure!). The restaurant is small (some might say cozy) and the table are smaller (for a 2 top). A busser comes by to pour water. So far so good. Then things start to go downhill, at least for the service. For the next 15 minutes, no one acknowledged our table. 2 tables sat after us were greeted by a waiter. Finally, one passing by says "I'll be right with you". But he wasn't. Seems like he was in the effin weeds and pawned us off on the other guy who was actually doing his job. So we get greeted by the second waiter, at which point I tell him I want to order everything now. Seriously, I wasn't waiting another 20 min to get my wine and order food! We ordered 3 apps and a pasta and a side to share. Soft Polenta, selection of wild mushrooms with truffle essence - very good flavor, balanced note of truffle, mushrooms tender. Polenta might have been sitting out for a bit as the top had already solidified but it was still very warm and the portion size was very large. Waygu Beef Carpaccio, arugula, pecorino and shaved truffles - I didn't taste any truffles. The bf barely tasted the wagyu. The texture of the wagyu was great, the arugula and pecorino a nice contrast. They use some finishing salt, probably for texture and as a flavor enhancement, but it's extremely crunchy (and surprising to your teeth at first) and masks the flavor of the meat along with a bit too much dressing. Octopus, spicy coated, dry roasted and tender,Peruvian potato and string bean salad - the octopus was pretty good, had a nice crust with a kick. Texture was fairly tender but had a bit of chew. The salad was nothing special. This dish didn't compare to the one we had the night before at Teatro. Ricotta Pillows, dressed with truffle butter, gnudi di ricotta garnish - what pillow really means is ravioli. This was a nice solid dish. Cheese, butter, pasta, truffle... what's not to like? Roast butternut squash & foie gras mash - this was a tasty side, but not an $8 small ramekin tasty side. I couldn't discern any real foie flavor, but I think it added a smoothness and savory taste to the squash. So during all this eating, our water was consistently refilled (by that same busser), we refilled nearly all of our own wine, and that same busser came by to check on our plates and packed our to go boxes. Notice anything? NO WAITER. Finally, the ORIGINAL waiter (who hasn't spoken to us until then) comes back to see if we want dessert or what not at which point I just tell him I want the check (we were really too full anyway). We tipped the busser half the tip in cash which I really hope he kept and didn't make into part of the tip share. Left the rest of the tip on the bill (10%) and wrote on the bottom that we didn't know who our waiter was. The place was pretty packed and the tables too close together. The constant dance between waiters/bussers/customers just trying to get from the kitchen to the table to the bathroom was ridiculous. The food is good, but isn't good enough to suffer through it. Obviously, I don't live here in Boston, but I will be back in town, and so will plenty of people I know. I don't think this place is lacking for clientle, but they certainly won't be getting a repeat visit from us or any recommendations. read more

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Seated right away, ordered appetizer to share, mussels were delicious Entrees arrived, I ordered fresh bass $52 Took my first bite and the fish was not hot ! My husband continued to eat his entrée. I Sent it back and waited 10 mins and a fresh piece of fish arrived .... Cold again ?????? At this point I was so disappointed I waited till my husband finished, we paid the bill and we just left . Server apologized but the manager never came over to hear about our experience, would definitely not recommend this restaurant. I have waited tables over the years and I cannot believe they allowed this to happen after my first plate was returned to the kitchen. read more

Had the pleasure of eating at Bricco for dinner last night. I consistently go to the same restaurant in the North End because anytime I've ever gone anywhere else I walk away disappointed. Not so last night. Artemis was our server and he was absolutely awesome and was overly accommodating to my extra-ness. This was definitely a dining experience. From drinks to apps to desserts and limoncello shots! The sommelier also recommended a wine which we loved. Everything was impeccable. Atmosphere was awesome too. Thank you Artemis and Bricco! read more

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It is one of the best restaurants in the North End. It is always a pleasure coming here. I always get great service here. It's my favorite place in Boston. read more

We had our dinner here and I must say it was lovely, delicious! The ambiance is amazing, we were seated in a room very private for 2 families. The food is beyond exceptional!! I was a little hesitant with pasta restaurants especially for a fine dine $$. Last I wanna do is spend money on a pasta sauce came from a can type of experience. But my my my everything that was served here was freshly made as we were told, flavor is fantastic from the appetizer to dessert I enjoyed every single flavor! Bellesima!!! We will definitely recommend and definitely gonna come back! read more

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Go somewhere else. The food was average. The service stood out as incredibly poor. Server never checked on us, and was confused when I flagged him down to pay the bill. I had to flag down a server to provide more than the 2 small crostinis that came with the big burrata. We both got pastas that were terribly under-seasoned. I wouldn't go back. The following night, went to Casarecce Ristorante a block away (excellent food and exceptional service)--go there instead. read more

Incredible restaurant, food, ambience. One of if not my favorite restaurants in the city. Patty is my favorite server and I sometimes go just to see her. She is welcoming, warming, great server who loves her job, the food they serve and making sure you are having a good time and enjoying your food. The food is incredibly made and delicious. The tagliatelle noodles are perfectly made. Soft but not over cooked, not watery, and just melt in your mouth. Sauce is incredible as well. Love this place and recommend it to everyone. read more

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Dinner last night was fabulous! Great wine, excellent food (Papperdelle, gnocchi and sea bass) and the best server ever...Wolmar treated us like family! Will definitely be back! read more

Id definitely come back here! Given it was restaurant week, I thought about the service, and the food would be lacking, but it was exactly the opposite. They honored my reservation and took me to the table right away. We did have to catch the waiters attention to request the Dine Out Boston menu, not a big deal The meatball appetizer was delicious (nice to see an all beef meatball for once!) and the sauce was scrumptious. I scraped up every last bit with the bread. The steak wasn't great, not the most flavorful or tender cut, but overall I enjoyed it because it was cooked well (perfectly medium on all sides). The truffled mashed potatoes actually had lots of truffle slices and flavor. The water cress was a nice way to cut through the heavy flavors on the plate. We also ordered the tagliatelle and meatballs which was less satisfying. They subbed in a different pasta (perhaps they ran out & I thought we wouldn't notice?) and the portion size was very small in comparison to the other entrée. The tiramisu and cheesecake were very good too - very rich / heavy so i left feeling stuffed. Not bad for $41 a person! I would not recommend this for an intimate dinner, though. The ambience looks nice with the table setting & lighting (almost too dim, I couldn't read the menu) but the noise level was very high (in the back of the restaurant, at the tables near the bar). It was hard to have a conversation. And that was a week day, i can't imagine on a weekend! read more

Bricco - 8 oz tenderloin, truffle mashed potatoes, watercress from the Dine Out Boston menu - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I had one of the most humiliating and stressful solo dining experiences here on the night of July 31st, 2 nights ago (My bday). I'm sorry this review is kinda long, but I just need to put this out there because although this might be an isolated incident (for whatever reason), I want to document this experience in case it happens to anyone else. Speaking up was definitely the theme here, so here I am speaking up through a review too. Overall, I left feeling cheated so I need to hold this business accountable, especially because I know they don't really care. I made a reservation just for me because I just wanted some good Italian food for my bday (they were aware of this) and the reviews seemed great and plentiful. This was also my first time in Boston. The menu seemed promising, too. Unfortunately, right from the start they missed the mark with the food. I was served cold, tough and stale bread to start. I struggled to pull the slices apart. It was probably leftovers and not fresh. Ok, maybe the other food will make up for it, I thought. So, I ordered a caesar salad appetizer because my waiter mentioned it (Italian dude with glasses). Well, the entire salad was completely limp and underdressed (see pic) rather than crisp the way Bibb lettuce is supposed to be. The bitter radicchio under the mess of lettuce was not a welcome flavor after all that, either. At this point I should have left, because I was just served a limp $14 salad that I couldn't even finish, right after stale bread that I couldn't finish either. I felt stressed because at this point I knew I would have to try to explain in detail about why the food was not what I expected, when all I wanted to do was rave about the food and just enjoy a good meal! I decided I had to make sure I speak up about it, but no one came back to the table for an unusually long time. My waiter moved on to other tables, even new customers at the tables right next to me. I don't remember at what point he had taken the main course order, but it was supposed to be ready. Finally the girl who had served the bread in the beginning (not my main waiter) asked me if I was done and I let her know the salad was limp (I showed her) and overall not what I expected, but she seemed confused. She took it away and I guess she told the other waiter, because a little after that he brought out a guy in a suit (manager?) which I didn't even ask for, so it was awkward. I had ordered the pasta carbonara "special" on the waiter's recommendation. I waited, and waited... and waited. I should have timed it, but I'm pretty sure it was 40+ minutes from when I ordered with no update about it. They finally bring the entree (again I waited a good 40 minutes for this) and it's a tiny, sad looking empty pasta dish served in a bowl/plate thing. It looked and tasted like those tiny frozen dinners that you cook for 4 minutes in the microwave. It was salty, very al dente (I was never asked how I like it cooked), and with very minimal ingredients except for these little tiny pieces of mystery meat that looked like canned food. Overall, not really meant to fill someone. I'm asked how it is, so I braced myself to try to calmly explain again it's not what I expected. A second guy in a suit (owner?) comes and interrogates me about why I don't like it. It was awkward because he was like annoyed I didn't like it, and had to find something else for me to eat? Anyway, it was nice of him to get me a complimentary rose, but I let him know I don't feel comfortable ordering something else. Can you blame me for feeling like restaurants can be a coin toss in terms of trustworthiness? He insisted so I went with it. We hastily settled on spaghetti and meatballs. Yeah I know, but my hunger was telling me oh they messed up a white pasta? Let's just get red pasta and get this over with. So this dish comes out at record pace because now I'm the guy they want to get rid of and make at least some kind of money from, and it's just plain spaghetti and meatballs (like 2 little undercooked meatballs actually). Tasted very basic and again, undercooked meat. I reluctantly ate as much as I could, though all I wanted to do at that point was leave while probably everyone stared me down. This was $32 by the way. After that's over with, the waiter brings me a "happy birthday" plate dessert (he came around from outside the restaurant with it for some reason?) with this weird tasting ice cream and like a little chocolate cupcake on the side. It was.. not good lol but hey now they can say they got it over with. So I awkwardly ate a little of that too. Got not one word after that from them except the bill. Out $50+ just like that (I still tipped but I shouldn't have), and that's with the salad taken off the bill. My hope is not even that this business gets better, as they already decided to treat me like crap. I just hope we all get better at holding these crappy businesses accountable. Food shouldn't be this complicated. read more

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Went there on the other night, we had made a reservation. Good atmosphere there. We were seated quickly. We had and older server, not to friendly or attentive. I ordered the spaghetti and meatball entree for $28. When the server brought over my dish I wasn't impressed. I portion of spaghetti ( probably a small fistful of spaghetti (which I could have inhaled in one breath) and 2 small pueny meatballs!!!!! Last time I checked spaghetti was $1.19 /lb at the supermarket. The meatballs were the size I would get in a can of chefboyardee. Taste was very good. Spaghetti was cooked al dente and meatballs were very tasteful. Seriously, I wish restaurants would give a little more bang for your buck. It's SPAGHETTI!!¡! The last time I checked, spaghetti is very INEXPENSIVE!! Going in to Boston is very expensive, between parking and food & drinks for 2 cost over $200. Make worth my while. There are many excellent restaurants in the suburbs I could have chosen, instead I chose to support the north end. read more

Sunday lunch was great! We're obviously visiting town, found this place had good review and make reservation ahead. Service was decent for a fast paced city like Boston ;) This restaurants gets busier as we sat down. There're out door seating as well. Food we ordered was fantastic. The short rib, let me tell ya, was the best!!!! read more

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Very pricey and it was ok. Service ok as well. Had been before and remembered a much better experience.

Wolmar was the most wholesome waiter. Definitely enjoyed my evening out. Highly recommend his service and will be back very soon! :) 11/10

I went here with lawyer by day/foodie otherwise and a trendy world traveling college friend on a Friday - and simply floored throughout. The amazing: 1. Service - the waiters know the food super well and could answer very in depth questions about ingredients, flavor, and cooking method. 2. Ambiance - has enough American old school charm while still feeling trendy and North End authentic Italian 3. THE FOOD!!! - Wild boar Pappardelle - simply amazing pasta... - I ordered the Timpano (it is usually a nightmare to make at home) - and they did it just right! - The signature bread pudding is a dream! This place is great for: 1. reunions 2. first dates 3. friend get togethers 4. Adult Family get togethers (smaller) It is bad for: 1. Break ups 2. Business dinners (lets be honest, you would be so distracted by enjoying the amazing food than talking business) 3. If you have small children read more

Love this spot! Definitely one of my favorites in the North End, and the staff is always super friendly. I think the portions/prices are alright for most of their pasta dishes, but the most bang for your buck is definitely the gnocchi and it's super delicious! read more

Bricco - Gnocchetti Sorrentina - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Went for the Fourth of July 2024, the pumpkin tortellini was absolutely amazing. Everything that came out was delicious. Service was impeccable, not one critic. Best Italian in Boston. Beautiful beautiful meal. read more

Food was yummy. Service was not the best, no knowledge of wine and felt rushed . Food was yummy but a tad over priced in my opinion. read more

Bricco - Octopus - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

So let me be perfectly clear, I rate my whole experience, so no trolls, lol. We tried this Italian restaurant in the north end as part of restaurant week. We were running late so we pulled up to the valet and were told their lot was full and we would need to find parking ourselves, a nightmare. We dropped off the wife's who spoke with the kind hostess. She sat them at our table and had drinks brought over to them. When I arrived the hostess brought me right over to the table and grabbed our waiter to get me a drink. We had a great table next to the open kitchen. I lived watching the chefs cook the meals and the head chef approve each dish before it went out. The place was very loud and we had trouble hearing each other talk. My wife had the mussels appetizer and I had the eggplant. Her mussels were perfectly cooked and the broth amazing. They brought me meatballs instead of what I ordered, but the head chef saw us not eating and asked if everything was ok, I told him I had wrong dish and they corrected it immediately. The eggplant was delicious. Wife had the filet mignon and it was delicious and perfectly cooked. I had the pork tenderloin and it was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. I really liked the side sauce it came with. For dessert we had the tiramisu. A north end tiramisu, it lived up to the hype. So despite some small inconvenience's with non food items, it lived up to the North End hype and tradition. read more

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Came here for my birthday with my good friend. Absolutely gorgeous dining space along with great lighting. We ordered the calamari for the appetizer and by far that was the best thing we ate all night. For the entrees we got the truffle risotto and the filet mignon. read more

Bricco - Prime Filet Mignon - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Atmosphere is excellent. Food is good, not great. My wife and I both had filet mignon and both were very much overcooked. Server never returned to check on us until we were done eating. read more

Very loud, tight seating, and it was hot. We tried three different pastas dishes and they were all average...at best. Had to have shims put in table three times because it kept rocking. Very disappointing, especially since I researched it. The wine we picked was good, but that's about it. I won't go back. read more

My husband and I love dining here at Bricco. Their bread is fabulous and the service is stellar. My husband got the Chliean Sea Bass - which he really loves! I tried the Kurobuto Pork Tenderloin which has fresh peach & granny smith apples, crème di porcini, & wild mushroom demi glaze. Dining outside on Hanover Street is quite the experience - do it before it goes away! read more

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Over priced - good but $185 and we left hungry. Service was good but my pasta dish was $30 and I literally had 7 bites. Plus they screwed up the bill. Charged me an extra $80 which they promised to fix. But I'm sure it will be a headache for me. read more

It was fine. Food was comparable to any place in north end. The service was good nothing too outstanding and nothing bad to say. The inside is pretty tight (like all places in North End) but dark and cozy! Don't have the urge to back, but it was fine. Pricey like all the Italian places in Boston. read more

Pasta portions are horribly small. Food although small, was ok. prices sky high. Loud, crowded environment.

We were greeted by friendly people at the front door, and the atmosphere was nice - cozy upscale. Service was friendly. So far so good, but the food was nothing special. We were there on a Monday night, so maybe the "A team" was off for the day. read more

My husband and I recently had dinner at Bricco. a restaurant we discovered on a previous trip and which quickly became our favorite place to dine in the city. As always, the food was amazing, and the service excellent. But what made the evening overall was the staff, in particular, our server Joel. Pleasant and polite, Joel was knowledgeable about the menu, answered our questions and was attentive but not "helicoptering" through the evening (as we had experienced the next evening in another spot). He and the others, including the manager, Paige, made us feel comfortable and welcome. The food is always wonderful, but it's the whole package, including the people and the ambience, which makes a dining experience memorable. There is nothing better than enjoying a meal and being treated like family by someone we just met. We have already recommended it to our family and friends and just want others to know what a great place Bricco is, not only for the food but also because of the people who work so hard to make one feel special yet do it so seamlessly. Thank you Bricco and all of your wonderful staff, can't wait to see you all again. read more

We started with meatballs as an appetizer, the ricotta cheese was creamy and the meatballs were well seasoned. The short ribs were very tender, juicy and the polenta was the perfect combination. The brick chicken was cooked to perfection with a herbal infused seasoning, the mashed potatoes were very creamy and the portion was very generous. The bread pudding was just ok. We also ordered the Tiramisu which was prepared at the table by our server...the preparation consisted on a nice amount of espresso poured over Italian lady fingers followed by a nice amount of sweetened whipped cream and finished with fresh dark chocolate shaved at the table. The restaurant was packed but the service was very prompt and attentive. The food came right out and the ambiance was on point. We definitely will recommend it to anyone to visit and definitely will be returning to try more delicious dishes read more

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If I could give it zero stars, I absolutely would. Our waiter was unpleasant, unprofessional, and didn't care at all about our 2 top. To top it off, they are misrepresenting the menu items. They Advertise Marcho Farms "Colorado" Lamb on the menu. The product I was served was 100% New Zealand lamb, not a doubt in my mind. There is a big difference in flavor between the 2 and they are charging domestic prices for imported product. On top of that, I did not have the Veal like I had intended, however they advertise Marcho Farms "grass fed or milk fed" depending on what menu you look at! (Grass Fed in the restaurant and milk fed on the website). Marcho Farms product is neither.... It's Formula Fed Grain Veal. So you know they are lying there also. I did talk to the manager about it, and told him my concerns and he did offer to comp my meal after he went to check on my complaints back in the kitchen, but at that point I just wanted to get out of the restaurant. They should be ashamed, lying to customers about that is like selling them a Lamborghini and serving them a Pinto... On a $205 bill, I tipped $10, and that was more generous than I should have been. Tell your chef and owner to get his story strait. Stop lying to your customers. read more

Been to Bricco a few times, loved it from the first time I went, my girl and I love the place and the atmosphere, the only annoying thing is the loud ppl that doesn't know how to quiet down for the sake of the tables next to them, but that's everywhere! If you're going there, definitely try their ravioli and gnocchi!! As always my go to drink is espresso martini or a nice glass of red wine read more

Bricco - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Family behind my date and I were rather angry to one another. I couldn't help but notice in the mirror that the parents were scolding their child who seemed visibly distraught. This totally distracted me from looking at my beautiful date. Morbid talk kills the mood. 6 oysters costed 18 bucks... ouch Oysters were unbelievable though I also could hardly see my beautiful date it was so dark in there. I couldn't help but taste the tablecloth... and it reminded me of skin with goosebumps. Disappointment. read more

Bricco - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had family visiting and they wanted to go to the North End. We started looking for a restaurant and came upon Bricco. I haven't been in the North End in quite sometime so this restaurant wasn't familiar to me. After a brief discussion and look up on Yelp we decided to give it a try even though we didn't have reservations. We were seated immediately and although the restaurant was very dark (thank you iPhone flashlight) we liked what we saw on the menu. I was craving cacio de pepe and sadly it wasn't on the menu. But not to fear.....when asked, the waiter immediately asked the chef who offered to make it for me. It was THE BEST I've ever had. Also ordered was pappardel with ragu and gnocchi that were also described as delicious. The waiter was awesome and his Italian accent fit right in. . Highly recommend!!! read more

Wow, here during restaurant week and 100/10, meatballs, alaskan king salmon and blueberry cheesecake.... All i have to say is WOW

Another great North End eatery. Excellent food, friendly people and good atmosphere for dinner with friends!

This restaurant is so-so based on what I was able to try. We started off with the crabcakes and mozzarella caprese. Didn't care for the caprese. The crabcakes were good but tiny. We also split some pasta as an appetizer. I believe it was wild boar but I could be making that up... lol. It was marvelous though. Then I got the veal chop while my friend ordered the braised beef (What I originally wanted, but it didn't make sense to order the same thing). I was able to eat some of both, the braised beef was def the way to go. Service was impeccable. Lighting was dark, and I didn't want to be that guy using his flash... so sorry my pics suck. read more

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Came to Bricco before the Bruins game last night with my cousin. She and her husband love this place. We made a reservation - it was needed - as the restaurant is tiny and filled up fast! We ordered the gnocchi (my favorite Italian pasta dish) - it was phenomenal! The gnocchi melted in my mouth and the sauce was the perfect balance between tomato and spices. Washed the meal down with 2 wonderful glasses of red Italian wine. Great meal - I'd definitely come back and try Bricco again! read more

We went here for Valentine's Day and had an awesome evening. We started off with the zucchini flowers which were stuffed with truffle flavored ricotta. So good! We also had the arancini balls which were perfectly plated and had an awesome taste. The risotto was cheesy while the outside has a good crust, yum! I went with the duck for dinner and it was perfect. Confit legs were juicy and fall of the bone, the breast was cooked perfect medium to medium rare. The skin had a good crust and the sauce was a great blend of salty and sweet. Service was impeccable. I didn't have to touch the bottle of wine because our waiter always kept us with a full glass! Dinner was timed great and it was a relaxing atmosphere. This is a great spot if your looking for something a little more special than your classic chicken parm and pasta places. It is a bit pricey so as long as you know you are going for a full experience and not to just stuff your face, then you will be quite happy. Thank you Bricco team, we will be back! read more