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The food here is so good!! Everything was so flavorful and perfect. The restaurant itself is pretty dark and noisy and crowded , but has a nice atmosphere. Their esprssso martini is supposedly quite famous and it was quite good! The pasta was also very delicious and the flavors married well. The crème brulee had a delicious fruity rich flavor to it-- so good! We were impressed and already thinking about our next trip back.
It was good but nothing blew me away. Pasta was a tad bit too al dente for my taste. Also the space was very small and felt cramped.
Honestly, service was excellent and food was good . Waiter Wolmar aka Bobo was great. He was very attentive regarding an allergy at our table and menu options. The food was really good. Only disappointment was the marinara sauce was bland and didn't taste homemade.
We just came in for drinks while in town from Chicago because we heard they made a great espresso martini. I'm not a martini guy but my wife loved it! Bartender was friendly and talkative. We need to try the food next time we are in town.
Bricco was awesome and accommodated our group of 8 for a last minute reservation on a Sunday night. The service and food were spectacular. We tried a bunch of different pastas and steaks and they were all wonderful. Will definitely be back the next time we are in Boston.
I went to Bricco with some friends during a short trip to Boston. We were seated upstairs and we started our meal with cocktails. I ordered the Espresso Martini, which I learned the restaurant is famous for and after tasting it I understand while. I want to put the disclaimer that I am allergic to nuts, so I didn't have it how the restaurant traditionally prepares it (using Amaretto) but it still tasted excellent. The Espresso Martini was perfectly balanced between bitter and sweet and the had the perfect amount of foam on top. For my meal I got the Shrimp pasta with Zucchini. The shrimp was tender and the noodles were cooked to a perfect al dente. The zucchini added a nice contrast to the rich tomato sauce and helped make the dish feel light even though it was a bowl of pasta. My only complaint that the restaurant is very dim especially upstairs. Some people at our table joked that they might need to use their phone flashlight to read the menu, so if you are someone who struggles to see in dimly lit places keep that in mind.
We were able to enjoy Bricco as part of a food tour. It was a fantastic experience. The staff was so friendly and welcoming to our group. We visited the counter service section. It was clean neat and organized. It was a smaller area, so the 15+ of us, had to take turns standing, looking at the counter offerings. I can't wait to return to purchase the fresh baked bread...Looked and smelled sooo good!!!
The building has 2 floors with bathrooms on both floors. The restaurant was dimly lit at night. They did give some complementary bread. I ordered the Farfalle Tartufate (lobster pasta with truffle) and Bricco's brodetto (variety of seafood) as they were recommended online. However they fell below my expectations. The lobster was overcooked so it was on the rubbery size. The pasta was undercooked and hard. The pasta portion size was tiny like an appetizer for the cost of $34 for 5-6 pieces of pasta. The swordfish in the brodetto was pretty hard and I found some sand in my clams. The salmon was also very expensive for the small portion size. For appetizers I did like how they wrapped the lemon in a net so the seeds wouldn't fall out. The mashed potatoes were also nice and creamy. The zucchini flowers were good but pretty expensive for just 2.
Honestly who doesn't love homemade pasta? Both of our pastas were fresh and tasted amazing. The burrata as a starter was perfect. I had a glass of barolo with dinner and finished off with the espresso martini, both great. Our server was very attentive and the ambiance was perfect for a date night. Would definitely come back when I return to Boston!
My first Dine Out Boston 2026 Winter visit: Bricco, awarded "Best Espresso Martini" in Best of Boston 2025. The award went to the cocktails; when it comes to dishes, while the portions were generous, the quality was relatively ordinary. Table Bread: The bread was a bit hard and prickly in mouth. Three sauces were served: cannellini purée was purely bean-flavor, light and understated; pesto had a rich nutty aroma and a subtle garlic aftertaste; roasted garlics were soft and delicate with a gentle garlic flavor. My personal favorite was the pesto--the most fragrant and layered. Meatballs: The meatballs were large, firm, and somewhat chewy, but not quite up to the claim of "Boston's best from certified Angus beef" on the menu. The tomato sauce was average. The ricotta's moist texture, light milky aroma, and the Parmigiano's firm texture and rich fermented aroma were the biggest pluses of the dish. The Crostini was excessively crumbly, jarring whether paired with the meatballs or used to clean the plate. Honestly, I was already feeling full by this point... Risotto: Best of the meal, 4.5 stars on its own. The tomato sauce was different from the meatballs; it was authentically Italian, with a crisp, refreshing acidity. Biting into the cherry tomatoes released a burst of flavor-- be careful, for those who can't handle sourness. The rice was perfectly cooked, firm yet tender, each grain separate. The seafood, including scallops, squid, shrimp, and salmon, was all very fresh, firm, and bouncy. It was the first time I'd seen salmon in risotto; thankfully, the fishy taste was well removed, otherwise, the combination with the tomatoes would have been a disaster. Blueberry Cheesecake: The blueberries were practically nonexistent. Think of it as a New York-style cheesecake topped with white chocolate. It was extremely thick and creamy, like ice cream, but also incredibly sweet, making my mouth and throat feeling smothered. I had to alternate between a bite of cake and a sip of ice water to barely finish it. P.S. The lighting was so dim I couldn't see the food at all. Holding a DSLR camera in one hand while using a light in the other was exhausting.
The arancini melts in my mouth. It was exquisite. The bread pudding was delicious too. I will return to try more main courses and wine in the future. Sit at the bar too. Service was excellent! Reasonably priced main meals too. I sometimes take their fresh bread, pasta and tomato sauce home.
Wonderful Italian food with cute staff and a vibrant North End atmosphere. The portions are a little bit on the smaller side for my liking, but the food is tasty and comes out quickly. It is not a messy but a rather fun endeavor. As someone who thoroughly enjoys Italian cuisine this is one I highly recommend, but also suggest getting here early because people fill up the joint quite quickly. Sorry that this review is shorter than most I write, but I think the food here speaks for itself in its quality.
Such a great experience. This was our second time coming in just for a drink, and once again it did not disappoint. The bar is large and comfortable, which makes it easy to pop in and grab a drink even on a busy night. The cocktails are definitely on the pricier side, but absolutely worth it. I ordered the Hot and Dirty Martini, and it was incredible. They chilled both the glass and the olives beforehand. It was such a unique twist on a classic dirty martini. It was icy cold, perfectly smooth, and had just the right amount of strength. My cousin and fiancé both got the signature espresso martinis, and the chocolate-dusted rim was to die for. I'm not even an espresso martini person, and I still thought it was amazing. We loved the complimentary bread served with three spreads. The roasted garlic clove was my favorite. We also ordered a charcuterie board, which was excellent and tasted super fresh. Overall, a fantastic spot for cocktails and light bites. I'd love to come back and try a full entrée next time!
Of all the Italian places in northern Bricco stands out more than the rest. They have the most comfortable bar and knowledgeable staff. The pasta is excellent but highly recommend getting one of the meat choices. I have been here multiple times and truly enjoy it every time. read more
My new favorite appetizer ..... Zucchini Flowers at Bricco!!! The North End is perfect for Italian cuisine and excellent service with the classy and sexy Italian style!!! We love octopus and Bricco delivers a tender and mouthwatering version! The Tuna Tartare was delicate, generous portion as an appetizer. Main course Halibut from Alaska cooked in the wood fired oven was the highlight of the evening. We saved the burrata with prosciutto and shaved melon for last, a perfect dessert. The house Chianti was dry full bodied and paired nicely with our feast! Enjoy Bricco when in Boston's famed "little Italy" read more
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From walking in the door, all staff were warm and friendly! The design is cute -/ the ambiance would be too if it wasn't so loud. The bread they give you is good but the dips need work. The garlic was so good but the pesto was offensive -- in fact I don't even feel good calling it pesto. The other dip was good but I had no idea what it was because I couldn't hear the waiter -- he was plenty loud it was just drowned out among the noise. The espresso martini was superb and I will return for another one. The food you can skip and get better price and quality down the street. $20 for 2.5 meatballs that are luke warm is offensive to my small bank account. The sauce was good but not good enough to dip the bread in like an animal which I was hoping to do !!! read more
1 year ago
The sign on Hanover St make claim to the best sandwiches in town and directs you to into walking alley, that sets the picture for hidden gem. Of course we got the Italian's Special. The ingredients were splendid, a thin on the meat quantity, unfortunately the bread quality was too hard. We took the sandwiches back to the balcony in our room it was our loss. read more
1 year ago
This is a nice restaurant. The bartenders and servers are professional. You come here for a treat and leave with an experience. As an avid North End explorer and resident I declare Bricco's espresso martini the most excellent. But the food is the real reason you come here and blow a paycheck. The pasta is worth every penny. *chefs kiss read more
1 year ago
This might be the best restaurant in the north end. Service is unbelievable and the food is amazing. Our waiter was so knowledgeable and so helpful all throughout. It is beautiful inside the restaurant and offers a great vibe for a date night or special celebration. read more
3 years ago
Cozy little Italian place in North end where we had a nice lunch with family. We booked ahead to make sure we had a spot . Limited veg options but we don't mind it as it's normal for us . Most Italian restaurants here don't serve more than one or two veg options in the main menu. Overall a really nice ambience , service and delicious food . We started with some salad and burrata and then we had the truffle ravioli pillows and gnocchi . Both were good. Finished it off with yummy desserts-pics posted here. May come back! read more
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We asked our Uber driver where we should go for Italian Food in the North End and he said Bricco. We got to the North End about 3PM and saw they do not open until 4PM. We walked around and checked out other menus but my wife wanted to go to Bricco so we waited. Salvatori came out at one point and we asked him about the restaurant. He's from Sicily and said it is really worth waiting for. Finally got in at 4PM. Salvatori was our waiter and provided great service. They bring out great homemade bread with two dips and roasted garlic. Fabulous. We had Caesar salads and they were made with Bibb lettuce. Different, but very good. My wife had the beef carpaccio and loved it. I had the Pappardelle al Cinghiale and it was so tasty. The Wild boar braised in red wine with porcini mushrooms had an intense sauce I've never enjoyed before. read more
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The cozy restaurant was a great food experience. Entrees felt fresh but small portions. The staff was very attentive and the atmosphere was very busy and loud. read more
7 months ago
Delicious Italian restaurant in the North End, right in the middle of Little Italy. I ordered the ricotta pillows (ravioli) with truffle butter and wild mushrooms. This dish did NOT disappoint, one of the best Italian dishes I've ever had!! The flavors just all blended together so well; the black truffle with fresh ricotta and the homemade pasta ravioli were the perfect bite!! Not a "heavy" pasta at all, and true Italian size (small) portion of it. I also ordered the burrata, the charcuterie board, and the zucchini flowers. The burrata was dry, the charcuterie board was basic, but the zucchini flowers were outstanding. The outside were deep fried in a light batter, the inside was stuffed with a velvety truffle ricotta. Unfortunately, only came with 2, but would've loved to place another order of them. I was beyond excited that they had lava cake for dessert, but it fell flat. It was very over-cooked (2 of the 2 our table ordered), with no lava inside; but I hate sending food back, so I just went ahead and ate it. The "famous espresso martini" here is just like any other, nothing special or different about it, but it did taste delicious. 5 stars based on the ravioli and the zucchini flowers, 3 stars based on the other appetizers and dessert, so 4 stars total. I would come back for my favorites! read more
2 years ago
We sat at the bar and shared the Capriccio and bread. It was delicious and a perfect dinner after a huge lunch somewhere else. The atmosphere was charming with the white linen table clothes. Courtney, the bartender, was very engaging. She made the perfect Expresso Martini with tequila. Very tasty! Will definitely come back to try other items on their menu when we have more of an appetite. read more
1 year ago
Wow, this place during the evening was surreal. Went for just their iconic and "famous" espresso martini and it was delicious! White table linens and a dim lit atmosphere. The upstairs is a super elegant and quiet area for dining. Our server was amazing and very attentive to us. Drinks came out to our table within 5 minutes. Highly recommend this spot for a date night or an intimate conversation with a small group of friends. read more
Throw a rock in any direction on the lively Hanover Street (please don't throw rocks) and you are bound to land on an Italian eatery. Bricco certainly distinguishes itself as a sophisticated Italian eatery with a modern & unique takes on Italian fare, making it an ideal spot to enjoy & indulge in some fine Italian cuisine. The great & exquisite food is very well complimented by their professional & amiable service team, their incredibly chic bar & selection of cocktails & their astonishing ambiance. Ideal for date night. Charcuterie Classic Italian appetizer comprised of some fine cuts of Prosciutto, Soppressata, Mortadella, Capocollo, bruschetta & olives served with fresh toasted bread. a perfect start to your Italian feats. 8oz Prime Filet Mignon Ahhh the glorious Filet. Hands down one of my favorite cuts and if I'm not going for a pasta or seafood dish, I can't resist a filet. And this 21-day aged 8oz or pure deliciousness did not disappoint. Cooked at a perfect temperature & served very eloquently on a wooden board. Farfalle Tartufate The sexy side of Pasta with an explosion of flavor in each bite. This dish must be one of the best Italian pasta seafood dishes I have ever tasted. Fresh Lobster meat, fava beans, pancetta, black truffle & lobster fume Espresso Martini Award winning & a must try... I have spoken!!! Cuore Caldo al Chocolate A perfect conclusion to a perfect dinner date. A warm chocolate cake with molten center served with hazelnut gelato. read more
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Bricco is a go to for us when we have folks visiting from out of town. This past trip we had a group of 5 and were seated upstairs. I wasn't the best at taking pictures but we had so much great food. To start: Bread with accoutrements (spreads/roasted garlic) Meatballs - the sauce was addicting Polenta - usually I'm not a huge fan but the flavors of this were on point Beef tartare - the truffle was so delicious Caeser salad - just okay, wouldn't order again Entrees: Ricotta pillows: me or someone in my group always has to order these and they are always delicious. The portion isn't huge but it's just so tasty Gnocchi: pretty run of the mill but good Rack of lamb and lobster mash: I didn't try it but it was thoroughly enjoyed by my friend. Garganelli Amatriciana: a miss for the group. It was very smoky tasting because of the pancetta, but if you are into that maybe you would like it. Dessert: GET THE ESPRESSO MARTINIS also we ordered tiramisu without looking at the menu because what else do you do at an Italian place and it was made at the table side which was so cool and unique! read more
3 years ago
My #1 spot Today Emilio waited on us and I have to say the the visit was beyond the excellent experience I have. Thank you read more
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Bricco is located in a really competitive location in the North End. If you have to drive into Boston on the weekend, I highly recommend the Post Office Square garage. It's not a long walk to the North End. The restaurant feels upscale and provides a high level of service and details you expect. I got the Pappardelle al Cinghiale, the wild boar sounded interesting. The dish came out really hot and the portion was just enough. I was really happy with the dish, the sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The starter bread also came with three delicious spreads, the garlic is my favorite. read more
2 years ago
All the hustle and bustle of the north end packed into a small space with a large menu. Fabulous service, great selection of wine by the glass, and all the Italian classics. Everything is done really well. Bravisimo read more
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Open air place with a lively atmosphere. Very clean place, nicely decorated & the bar is fantastic. I sat at the bar & had the octopus appetizer which was great & had a excellent espresso martini to end the night. Wait staff & bar tenders were very knowledgeable & attentive. read more
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241 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02113
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(617) 248-6800
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Is the only gluten free pasta option gnocchi? Or is there more?
I've had both. My prior visit I had gf pasta and this visit, gnocchi
Do you offer any gluten free options for pasta/pizza?
i don't think I ever saw any gluten free pizza or pasta options.
Is Bricco child friendly?
Not child friendly. They will seat you upstairs in no mans land where you cannot see or be seen.
Where is the closest and safest parking?
Go to haymaker parking garage it very safe and walking distance to Bricco
What type of attire is recommend?
You can be casual. I wore jeans and a nice blouse
Has anyone had gotten anything vegan at this place... do they make accommodations?
I do not know....but I would be surprised if they don't accommodate. Everything is made fresh and I have had them adjust dishes to my liking.
Are the appetizers big enough for a meal on their own?
Yes. The calamari is s nice portion for IVR it even two to share. Apps are great here!
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