The best Italian food I've had in the Boston area!! And the best Alfredo I've ever had -- unlike a…read morelot of North End food that is too creamy and salty, this was light and the taste was complex and DIVINE. The owners and everyone working there were so kind, it was such a wonderful, local vibe in there. Very excited to return.

i loved this place. such a cute casual spot with a lot of pasta options that are really reasonably…read morepriced. felt like a very comfortable family restaurant and the service was awesome. super friendly and welcoming and i can't wait to go back. i loved my primavera pasta and for $16 the portion was HUGE

Pizza Bianca (9.5/10): Fantastic bread, bursting with aroma. Nice texture as well. We got the…read morestracciatella/tomato relish/balsamic/basil with it. Tasted SOO good. Very well balanced - I especially liked the stracciatella. Taleggio Capeletti (7/10): A bit too rich and too salty for my tastes. I think this dish just needed something to cut through the richness. Still really good nonetheless. Lumache (8/10): The chew on the pasta is impeccable!! The chew on those mushrooms is also insane. Texture-wise, this dish was a home run. For some reason, I kept getting hints of something resembling boar taint in the sauce flavor itself. Not sure why... I don't think there was meat? I feel like I would've given this dish a 10/10 had it not been for the hint of that flavor. Service was very friendly and fast. The restaurant is small, but the seating didn't feel too tight. Even though I gave it a 5/5, I actually don't know if I would come again. The pasta was very steeply priced for not that much food. Although the capeletti was surprisingly filling, I'd rather feel full on carbs than full on pure butter and cheese.

Another 10/10 visit to Tonino in the books!…read more It's such a hard reservation to get, but so worth it. I'm actually getting salivating while posting this review and looking back at my food pictures. I get the Eggplant & Ricotta Pizza as my appetizer and the Rigatoni Amatriciana as my entree each time I go - because they're consistently amazing. The service is always warm and friendly, and I also love the music playlist they play. Believe the hype & come to Tonino!!

Said yes to the bread. Had the olive oil served on a plate by itself - superb…read more The flat bread pizza is insane. I would go back just for that - crispy + slicing with scissors adds a whole other feel to it. I feel in control of my flatbread. Calamari was good but I'd choose the flatbread over anything. Can't go wrong with fig, goat cheese, and prosciutto. Emma didn't like the dill on there but I didn't mind. Enjoyed with a nice glass of white wine while we dined outside.

Had such a great experience at Bar Cino! The interior is so cute and the service was truly amazing…read morefrom start to finish. Parking in the area can be a bit tricky, but it's super convenient to get to via the Green Line, which made it easy overall. For food, everything was delicious: The Romaine & Kale Caesar was good, though I wish it had whole anchovies for a little extra punch. The prosciutto bruschetta was incredible, definitely a standout. The crispy cauliflower was my favorite dish of the night, so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The rigatoni bolognese was solid and comforting. The Chianti-Marsala braised beef short rib was insanely tender and cooked perfectly (just wish there were a few more mushrooms!). Also have to mention the dirty martini was so good. Overall, such a great spot with a fun vibe, amazing service, and really tasty food. I'll definitely be back!

Came here last Friday with some family. It was my first time going and I absolutely loved my…read moreexperience. The food was delicious and our waitress was wonderful. The food took a little while to come out but other than that, no complaints. It was quiet so you could actually hear one another, and there was a chill vibe.

Adorable little spot in Brookline for traditional Italian food and vibe. We came here for a date…read morenight and Dine Out Boston was being served. Parking: easy and free on-street on the same side as the restaurant Seating: we picked the bar and got to peek into the kitchen through glass windows. The bar service was friendly and sometimes slower between courses but that was okay. They do a fair amount of takeout orders in between in-person service. Food: Fresh tasting and delicious balanced flavors. The beef agnolotti was my favorite! They always have a 4-course option and wine pairing was also offered.

We were the first customers Carlo's had when they opened as a full serve Italian restaurant and we…read morehave never stopped loving what Irene and Carlo built. Since then, they have become a legendary spot and often referred to as one of, if not THE best Italian restaurant in Boston (even though it's technically Allston. I 100% lean towards the latter. You can NOT beat the quality , taste, portions or prices when considered all together. And the family oriented service is top notch. You do not have to deal with Hanover Street traffic or prices, and you will not get anything as good as this anyway. Carlo's is a MUST visit if you're headed to or from Fenway Park or I. The area for any reason. Can't miss spot.

Very cozy italian eatery we walked in after a long day of back to back flights. It was pretty…read morelate, sunday evening, and we were seated right away. Nice ambiance and servers very attentive! We ordered gnocchi dish (it's huge) and a caprese instalata. What we really loved was the warm bread that they brought to the table right away with the favorful olive oil to dip. We felt right at home. The salad was amazing, super fresh and arugula was crisp, tomatoes fresh and the drizzle atop the mozarella was perfect. Beautifully presented. My daughter really liked her gnocchi, perfectly cooked, (soft but has a little bite to it!) with amazing red sauce. The interesting thing is she found two random pieces of chicken in her dish but no worries, we just placed them aside. Overall a wonderful experience, we'd come back again for the flavors if we are in this area.

Attentive service and food is outstanding. We are repeat visitors to Carmelina's whenever we are in…read morethe North End. We made reservations months in advance and chose the 11:30 time as we had a tour booked for 1pm. Chefs kiss to Carmelina's for having an amazing restaurant and ambiance.

Great food and delicious excellent customer service and the drinks were yummy. Parking was a pain…read morebut still Im happy to give it 5 stars.

This quaint Italian restaurant in Newton lives up to its reputation. Its intimate setting leaves…read morethe diner feelings of being in an old Italian family restaurant. We ordered the bruschetta for an appetizer which came with the most decadent balsamic vinegar and flavorful tomatoes and cheese on a crispy but doughy bread. The chicken Parmesan was a plentiful portion and the side of pasta with garlic and oil sauce was the hit of the night. Lastly we ordered a margarita pizza with pepperoni which was a nice size with a thin crust. Service was fantastic and we will definitely return. Worth a try if you are craving Italian.

We had our first experience at Stella's restaurant in Newton tonite!!! Wow!!! Fantastic food and…read morewine menu!! We highly recommend this restaurant!!!!! We will become regular customers!!!

This is my second time coming to Gigi!…read more Every time when I'm in Boston it will be a tradition from now on. Our server, Leo, was very friendly, and he helped us pick what to get. We ordered their special of the day: the fried zucchini tempura, cod, and veal vodka spaghetti, as well as the rice meatballs, regular meatballs, and the alla vodka rigatoni. Everything tasted phenomenal. The setting was so cozy and it's always a wonderful time in this space. Make sure to book a reservation, because it's impossible to get a walk in table, even on a rainy day!

Maybe my partner and I are biased since we aren't huge fans of Italian cuisine. We ordered the…read moreRigatoni Alla Vodka and the Campanelle Bolognese. The first few bites of both were good, but not as amazing as we would've expected, given the rave about this restaurant. As we continued chowing down our dish, we both noticeably got sick of it. The flavors weren't something that made us want to go back for more. The host was kind. My partner had made a last minute reservation, but realized he made it for the wrong day when we arrived and although they were a full house that Saturday night, he made sure to get us in with a short wait. Inside is dark and loud, which is not much of my preferred ambience. Luckily, we sat outside with fresh air and it was a warm Summer evening, so it felt nice. Unfortunately, this is off my list because we were not amazed.

Solid place to get quick pasta dishes, sandwiches. Generous portions. The Andrea pasta was good as…read morewas the arugula and pear salad. Your entree comes with slices of Italian bread too.

For me, I rate this 4.5 stars as there's room for improvement…read more The PROS: - amazing meat & cheese quality - very generous portion size - flavorful - outdoor chairs to sit outside - friendly staff The CONS: - a fully split-thru subroll allows contents to fall out - lack of size options sm/md vs. lg - "hots" are listed but they're not "hots". They're hot peppers/banana peppers. True hots are the red hot relish spread/hoagie spread - It'd be fantastic if the sandwiches came with Scala Bread or had an option to. I love the sesame seeded bread I ordered the Italian, and again, the meat & cheese were fantastic. They were sliced thin, and full of flavorful. Drawbacks to the sandwich is that the lettuce was spilling out from the back, and the pickles were a bit thick and perhaps had a pungent taste. Maybe the solution is to slice the pickles thinner and have a more savory brine. Regardless, tasty and you'll get your fill.

Came from out of town and decided to check this place out…read more Started off with their sourdough. The butter on this thing was delicious! Highly recommend. Then we had a margharita pizza and some pasta. The pasta was tasty (got the sausage bucatini) but the pizza was FANTASTIC. It was perfectly cooked. I'm not kidding when I say it's one of the best pizzas I've had. We came on a Friday at 5ish and there were plenty of seats although we did have a reservation. Interior is beautiful. Perfect for a date night, dinner with a friend, or bringing your family. Kelcey was our server and she was fantastic (and was really good with kids!). Can't comment on parking as we walked there. HIGHLY recommend this place and hope to come back when we visit next.

Was in Boston for work and ended up at Prairie Fire in Brookline -- so glad I did…read more Sat at the bar and the bartender was super helpful right away -- recommended the malloreddus and suggested a red wine to go with it. Both were spot on. The pasta had this rich tomato sauce with burrata on top, really hearty and delicious. The wine pairing made it even better. Also got the oysters which were phenomenal. Honestly the bartenders made the whole night. Friendly, knew their stuff, and made a solo work trip dinner actually fun. Really nice vibe inside and will definitely be back next time I'm in Boston.