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Ugh, we just love this spot! It's authentic, small, and cozy, with such a warm, intimate atmosphere. The service is always friendly and fast, and the pizza is incredible -- light, crunchy, and topped with a sauce that has so much flavor. The prices are very reasonable, too! It's the perfect spot for a date night. Just be sure to make a reservation, as there are only about 10 tables. Highly recommend!
Cafe Amaro....No Bene! North End is one of my favorite Boston neighborhoods for Italian food especially Pizza. But this time, not so much! We walked in here on a Sunday afternoon and stopped at Cafe Amaro since they had open tables. The restaurant is very small probably about 10 or so tables. We sat right up against the kitchen which was warm since it was a bit chilly outside. After about 5-8 minutes went by our server came over and we asked to sample 2 glasses of wine. They were not good at all. After tasting one more we finally landed on the Chianti. We then waited longer to place our order which was the Prosciutto and Fig pizza. I also ordered a soda water with lemon which never came. Note: there are 2 servers and I believe 1 speaks English but I am not 100% sure. Once our server finally came over my husband had to remind him of the soda water which he proceeded to say "we only have large bottles." Ok, thanks for letting me know since the other server/busser did not. Does he work here? Does he know the menu? Why wouldn't he tell me this the first place? Our pizza finally came and even after ordering it well done it was still floppy and flimsy to the point when everytime we went to pick up the slice everything fell off...UGH! I don't know how in the North End this place gets by or survives? Maybe they were having an off day? I do see other reviews that had better experiences than ours. Maybe they were short on staff? If that was the case then say something because I probably would've had more patience and understanding if this was the case. BTW, Our server NEVER came over after ordering our wines and pizza. He never asked "how is everything?" NEVER... I also rarely give one/two stars to restaurants but this was despicable and I really hope this is not their norm. All I have to say is there are so many other better restaurants in the North End to go to, but Cafe Amaro is not one of them.
I was walking through the North End when I found Cafe Amaro. It's a tiny restaurant filled with about 10 tables. They are extremely close together with tight walking space so just beware of that. I went on a Saturday afternoon around 3pm and there was no wait. However, you are able to make a reservation online. I ordered a margarita pizza for an appetizer which was my favorite part of the meal. The sauce was on the sweeter side and there was a perfect amount of mozzarella cheese. For entrees, we shared the meatballs and the rigatoni bolognese. We weren't the biggest fans of the meat sauce in the bolognese, however it's just personal preference. The service was a little slow because there was one waiter to all 10 tables. He was friendly though and our food was made fast. I highly recommend for a cozy dinner, the margarita pizza is a must order!!
Small hole in the wall we have often overlooked in the North End but some of my favorite food thus far. The meatballs, margarita pizza, and gnocchi were favorites. For a party of four, I'd recommend doing either two pastas and a pizza or vice versa with a couple apps. Would definitely come back and try more of the menu. The service was mostly attentive, and the vibe was cozy Italian.
Stopped by with 2 friends on a weeknight and got a couple rounds of drinks and it was delicious. Our server was so kind and personable. The vibes were super relaxed and chill inside. Would definitely come back and maybe next time would want to try the food here.
Came here for dinner for Valentine's Day and I should imagine it was a very tight. This is my first time here so I'm not sure if the configuration it was supposed to be as tight where they have like two high top tables directly behind other dining tables so some acrobatics were needed to be done by both the white staff and customers to sort just move around. I didn't mind that much since it was actually pretty tight and cozy so it actually brought up the energy I think. We already had reservations, so we received a fairly quickly, and the white stuff were very professional and courteous. The food did not disappoint. The calamari came out fresh and hot. Crispy and the banana peppers gave it just the right heat. The marinara sauce paired well with it. The Lobster Fra Diavolo was done in a cute heart shaped, so that was delightful. Lobster was done perfectly and the slightly spicy sauce of the pasta paired beautifully. My favorite was actually the marsala. The Fusilli was done perfectly al dente and soaked in that delicious sauce that was flavorful and clung so well to the pasta. The chicken breast was well marinated and super tender and juicy. Honestly, I wouldn't hesitate to order this again next time.
Delicious, delicious, delicious! We made a reservation for a party of 6 for my best friend's birthday and we had an absolute blast! We ordered 2 bottles of moscato throughout the meal which was super light and fruity. I ended up splitting the burrata pizza and the rigatoni bolognese which were both delicious! I was very impressed by the brick oven pizza. Both dishes were perfect together and were very tasty. I'd recommend both. The service was amazing! Truly the best service I could ask for. Both waiters were super attentive and constantly came in to check on us, refill our drinks, etc. The waiters made my friend feel very special on her birthday! Thank you so much Cafe Amaro!!
Cafe Amaro will continue to be our cozy nook in the North End that we can't help but stumble into on a chilly day. On both occasions, we were tempted to snack on the antipasto and taste some wine. In our most recent visit, we invited the whole family for a wider variety of appetizers and brick oven bites. Our favorite recommendation was the pistachio martini which indulged us into the spirit of the holidays. Whether you're looking for a quick drink, or a lengthier lunch lounge spot, cafe Amaro has an inviting warmth for whatever you're craving.
Café Amaro was the first place we dined upon visiting Boston. It is a small café located in the North End. The seating which opens up into the street was inviting a bit like being in Italy! I cannot say enough about the pistachio cocktail I ordered. It was delicious. We also ordered the margarita pizza, which unfortunately did not meet my anticipated, expectations,. The server was attentive and accommodating.
Cute decor. The pizza crust was very good, but the fillings were disappointing. Red sauce had no seasonings and the margarita pizza had little basil. Rigatoni was a bit underdone.
Reviews are largely positive. People enjoy the fresh, flavorful food, especially pizza and pasta, the cozy authentic atmosphere, and friendly attentive service.
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My friends and I stopped by Cafe Amaro after grabbing drinks in the North End on a Friday night. We got there around 7pm and it was actually empty, which was a bit worrisome to me, but it got busier over the next hour or so. The waitress recommended one personal pizza per person, but we ended up ordering two pizzas for three people and we still had leftovers. We ordered the Prosciutto & Funghi pizza, which was absolutely delicious, as well as the Broccoli Rabe pizza, which was also topped with hot salami. The Broccoli Rabe pizza was a bit plain to me because it didn't actually have any tomato sauce on it, so be sure to note whether it's a white pizza before ordering. The ingredients tasted fresh and the pizzas were light and fluffy. I'll be back! read more
Came on a Friday night around 6:30 with reservation. Menu options were limited and I opted for the linguine our server recommended. Portions were on the smaller side and it tasted very bland. The sauce is very watered down and I don't get any hint of spicyness the server said it had. read more
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This well-placed nook is tucked into the heart of the North End. It only seats about 15-20 people comfortably, but it has a great ambience with open windows facing the street. The waiter was polite and attentive. The food was beautiful but the flavor was not very impressive. The bland sauce on the linguine and chicken Parmesan was separated and pooled up on the bottom of my plate w/ Al dente noodles which I enjoyed. The chicken parm itself was crispy but not fresh tasting at all. The pizza margarita had exquisite crust with a good amount of Parmesan. Although the sauce was plentiful and tasty, it was runny. In this area, I was expecting to pay $$, but not for this type of quality. read more
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Small quaint Italian place with great pizza. Thin and crisp. Great service. Easy to get a table. But reservations advised. Greatly recommended! read more
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4 1/2 stars! My boyfriend and I went her for a late light lunch around 1:30 on a Saturday. (Light for my boyfriend at least lol!) I got the caprese (16$) which was small for the price but MY GOD was it so good. The absolute freshest tomatoes and the best mozzarella i've ever had. So delicious!! My bf got a margarita pizza which he loved but was still hungry after lol! Cute small place for lunch for girls not hungry guys!! read more
2 years ago
Amazing food, amazing ambience and amazing service! The espresso martinis were delicious and the kitchen is tiny but mighty! My gnocchi was the best I have ever had in my life. They make everything fresh. We got SO lucky to get a table on a Saturday night. We couldn't help but feel that it was meant to be after many turned us away in the North End. (We didn't realize we needed reservations everywhere in Boston!) Brian treated us like family the second we walked in the door! Go HERE! read more
4 years ago
This was a nice little place to stumble upon as my husband and I were taking some out of town friends on the Freedom Trail. Many other restaurants looked packed, and we honestly just wanted some coffee and a hefty snack so this place was perfect. We ordered the caprese salad, margherita pizza and the artichoke & mortadella pizza to share (party of 3). The caprese salad was good, the tomato's definitely lacked some color but since it's January, who can blame them. The pizzas were definitely more of the star, especially with it being freshly baked right behind the counter in a wood-fired oven. I enjoyed the margherita more-- they both had nice thin, Italian-style crusts. It is a little lackluster from the outside and I think it is having issues standing out amongst they myriad of Italian restaurants in the area, but because of those things, if you would like to have no-hassle, and non-offensive pizza break, this is your spot. read more
2 years ago
Incredible experience overall! I went just before the dinner rush and was able to get a table by the window no problem. I have a lot of severe food allergies and the server was very willing to confirm with the kitchen about the ingredients of the dish. Very accommodating and checked in on me during my meal. I really enjoyed the small and intimate space as well! I went as a solo diner and was able to take my time, take in the view, and enjoy some of the best marinara pizza I've ever had. Would highly recommend this place as an intimate, cozy restaurant with great service. I noticed the place did fill up quickly due to the small amount of seating, so would definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Will be coming back here often :) (also reviewed on google maps) read more
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Our family of five was able to get seated for dinner without a wait, which was a pleasant surprise. Calamari appetizer was great. For entrees our group had pizzas, the tomato vodka pasta and the linguine with sausage - all entrees were great with nicely balanced flavors. Service was pleasant. read more
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We found this hidden gem on a rainy night in Boston. Excellent Italian cuisine- not just pizza! I had the linguine and it was as delicious as any of the fabulous North End restaurants. Intimate atmosphere, very friendly staff and quick service but not at all in a way that we were being rushed. I recommend! read more
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Super cute cozy place. You will need to make reservations as walk ins are hard to accommodate since it is so small. The food is really good and perfect for sharing. read more
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While we were disappointed we couldn't get into Carmelina's next door we were quite happy we sat down right away at the cute little Café Amaro that evoked memories of our time in Italy last summer . It is quaint and sits about 18-20 people. The waiter took our order right away ; they are known for their brick oven pizza so we ordered that. It was very delicious and the caprese salad I had was very tasty and the presentation was great! Our daughter had the bolognese and she was so happy the noodles were cooked just right read more
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‼ good service Good service and the food was delicious, it is always good to find places like these. read more
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We randomly found this place while on vacation and the food and service was beyond incredible!! I would highly recommend. We will definitely be back. We also got two pizzas and a glass of wine. All so good!! read more
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