Such a great find in Little Italy. I came in solo for dinner and was seated right away, which I appreciated. The space is small and cozy, but it adds to the charm. I ordered the arugula and beet salad along with the chicken parm spring rolls, and those spring rolls alone are worth the visit. Crispy, flavorful, and paired with marinara for dipping, they were something different from the usual menu options in the area and really stood out. The service was straightforward and the food delivered. If you are looking for something a little outside the box in a neighborhood full of similar menus, this place definitely hits the mark. read more

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Very cute place in the North End with delicious and fresh pasta! The service is FAST and efficient! They are not messing around and making sure everyone in your party is taken care of. If you like carbonara, or maybe had it once and didn't like it--trust me, you gotta have the carbonara here, it is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! As someone who usually doesn't like carbonara, this pasta made me a fan! And my partner who loves carbonara, fell in love with it too! So all in all, GET THE CARBONARA PASTA!!! And don't skip out on the bread & butter! It's salty and the bread is so soft, sooo good! read more

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Casarecce was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. My husband and I split a Caesar salad to start--crisp, cold, and perfectly dressed, just the way it should be. For entrées, my husband had the veal parmigiana and couldn't stop talking about how tender it was--easily one of the best pieces of veal he's ever had. I ordered the chicken pink vodka casarecce, and it was incredible. The sauce was rich, silky, and full of flavor, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. We both especially loved the homemade casarecce pasta--it really made the dish stand out. The service was just as impressive--attentive without being overbearing, with our server anticipating our needs throughout the meal. Such a great experience all around--we'll definitely be back! read more

a spot worth your time in the north end! Casarecce is a small spot but still has an upscale and cozy feel. I had the chicken vodka casarecce and it was delicious! The pasta was al dente and perfectly carried the creamy savory vodka sauce. The chicken was seasoned well also. Service was friendly and fast for an italian resteraunt! read more

Casarecce - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Amazing food, service and ambience. From the moment I was looking at the menu outside a manager gentleman warmly invited me in and I had 10 out of 10 service even though I had a limited window to eat. If you're in the north end this is a hidden gem! read more

Casarecce - Casarecce Chicken Vodka so good - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Restaurant was small but very efficient, everything arrived perfectly timed. We arrived a few mins early for our reservation and every table was full. Within under 5 minutes our table was turned and we were seated. We ordered the meatballs, chicken risotto, and gnocchi pesto. The chicken risotto was amazing. All of the pastas looked homemade. The homemade bread was delicious. The service was great, everyone was very friendly. read more

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Enjoyed the food... service, not so much. We had a 4:30 reservation on a Saturday and arrived a few minutes early. Within five minutes of sitting down, our server was already pushing us to order food and drinks. When we asked to start with just an appetizer, he shook his head no and said we needed to place our entire order at once. After trying to slow things down a bit, we gave in and ordered everything. Within about 30 minutes of arriving, both our appetizers and entrées were brought out. The food itself was delicious. I had the chicken vodka sauce pasta, which was excellent, and my fiancé and the couple we were with all enjoyed their meals. But the pacing made it hard to enjoy the experience. We felt rushed the entire time. After we finished eating, we waited patiently to get our server's attention to order another round of drinks. Instead, he walked over and dropped the check on the table without asking how the food was or whether we wanted anything else. At this point, we hadn't even been there an hour. Unfortunately, the rushed service overshadowed the quality of the food for us. The dining space is already tight, a little too intimate for my taste, and nothing about the service made us want to return. read more

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Stopped here because the place down the street was too busy to walk in. This a charming little restaurant that was easy to walk in on a weekday around 6:30 PM. I was greeted right away and sat by the window. The ceaser was good, but nothing extraordinary about it. Same with the meatballs, pretty good but I was left expecting something better. The veal almafi was very good, although the spinach may be a little over powering for some as it almost overpowered the veal and cheese. Overall, a good meal, but I wouldn't say it's the best on the north end. read more

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On our North End quest, this was stop #4 but moved to #1 on our rankings. Very tiny place with squished seating but we didn't mind our two person table at the wall. Our server was quick and very sweet. We ordered eggplant modugnese and burrata for apps, lobster ravioli and lamb ragu for dinner, all 10/10. Appetizers were great portions but still very light. Lamb ragu had their name brand pasta shape and a generous portion of meat. I am a lobster ravioli connoisseur and I absolutely loved this. It might even be a little higher than the place I love back home. Their sauce was incredible. I wish it had a bigger portion I wanted more when I was done. I would definitely recommend this place! We will be back for more lobster ravioli. read more

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We visited this restaurant with my girlfriends a few months back. We were visiting Boston and decided to go have dinner and didn't expect all the restaurants to be so packed! This one gave us a 20 min waiting and our server was so nice! He knew we were waiting and he made everybody possible for us to sit as soon as possible. As soon as we sit, we shared a bottle of wine and ordered some fried calamari's to start. Calamari was ok, they also gave some bread and was also ok. We ordered some pasta to share because we did realize plates were pretty big. We had the Spaghetti Fruto di Mare which was delicious! Really, really good! And the Pappadelle Bolognese which is a classic and it was good. The ambiance was busy and a little noisy but again, it was a weekend dinner time so it makes sense in a busy street. I'll come back to try another pasta read more

Casarecce - spaghetti frutti di mare Pappardelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Okay LOVE, the homemade pasta was incredible and this was the best pink vodka sauce we've had in the North End (we live here). The bread was served warm, the bruschetta was perfectly made, and the homemade sauce was delicious. Wine is reasonably priced. A typical, small, cozy, delicious North End local restaurant that we loved supporting and will be back! If you're looking for a pink vodka sauce (not spicy), this is your place! Order the Casarecce Chicken Vodka pasta dish. read more

Casarecce - Veal Parmigiana, Casarecce Chicken Vodka - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Couldn't recommend this place any more!! Best chicken parm I've ever had. Also ordered the burrata and shrimp scampi. Service was so good waiter was very attentive. Can't wait to go back. read more

Casarecce - Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti & Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is such a cute restaurant in the north end. It's very small and cozy and has great ambiance. I would highly recommend coming here for a date night. The eggplant appetizer was great and my boyfriend enjoyed his pasta. Employees were very friendly and food came out fast. They take online reservations. Great location too. Close to TD garden, fanuiel hall, mikes pastry, modern, etc. read more

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My girlfriend and I had a SPECTACULAR anniversary dinner at Casarecce in the North End. The service was fantastic throughout the night and the food was to die for. We made a reservation and were seated right away at a cute table for two. The venue is quite small and it feels like you are in Italy. We started off with fresh bread and oil which was fantastic. We ordered the burrata appetizer as well which came atop prosciutto and was garnished with balsamic vinegar and tomato. The prosciutto was some of the best I have ever had - so flavorful and fresh. The burrata was great as well with the bread and oil, can't go wrong there. For my main course I got my favorite chicken parmigiana which was fantastic - the marinara sauce was so fresh and flavorful, and had a perfect consistency. It was my first time trying casarecce pasta and it was so good, cooked perfectly al dente just how I like it. The chicken parm itself was glorious as well, and the cheese on top was a perfect addition. My girlfriend ordered an oil pasta dish which came with sausage and broccoli, hers was fantastic and she loved it. For dessert, we celebrated with chocolate lava cake paired with vanilla gelato, it was some of the best I've had in a while. I would highly recommend casarecce if you are looking for an amazing dining experience that feels like you are in Milan. What a beautiful restaurant! We will absolutely be back here for future occasions and just for a bite. read more

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Excellent food. Three appetizers including Caesar salad, homemade meatballs and eggplant rollatini.

Seems like a very tiny restaurant from the outside walking by, but it definitely packs a punch. The food was good, big portions we were all able to take leftovers with us, and the service was good, employees very helpful. The handmade pasta is absolutely what sets this place apart, making everything very fresh and tasty. read more

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Do not try to do a walk on a weekend, we had a reservation and we still had to wait (it has very limited seating so it makes sense that you'd have a to wait a little bit). They brought you bread with Parmesan and EVOO, nothing special and the bread for the bruschetta was very thick and not as toasted as we would have liked. Now onto the entrees, we got Chicken Parmigiana (chicken perfectly fried and the pasta was perfectly cooked), lobster ravioli (good portion and the sauce was garlicky and delicious), chicken vodka and chicken risotto. I didn't try the last 2, but the people who ate it really liked it. Overall, I don't know if I'd come back since there are so many Italian restaurants to try out in the north end, but still worth trying for their freshly made pasta. read more

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When visiting Boston I decided to visit North End which is known for its Italian Food. I picked Casarecce randomly using Yelp. My expectations were high! I wont dock points for the parking situation as nearly all of downtown Boston suffers from the same issue. I started with the calamari which was some of the best calamari I have ever had. Fresh, good batter, and the marinara was tasty and warm. The lasanga was light, flavorful and just the right portion size. The service was friendly and fast as well. Good spot to get the vibe of the community. I reccomend! read more

Casarecce - Lasanga - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great place and fast service. The restaurant has a romantic vibe. We ordered the chicken vodka pasta and shrimp diavolo. The homemade pasta in the chicken vodka pasta was great with the sauce. The chicken itself was okay, but the highlight was definitely the sauce. I'm not sure if the spaghetti was homemade, but it was perfectly sauced in the diavolo tomato sauce. It wasn't too spicy but had some heat. read more

Casarecce - Casarecce Chicken Vodka - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I ordered a chicken parm fried sticks and a lobster ravioli. They were okay, and I liked the sauce of the ravioli, which was just appropriate for eating up all of the raviolis. But the price was a little insane. Such two dishes took me about seventy bucks with tips...Is it always like this in Boston? read more

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This place is such a great hidden gem. There can't be more than 10 tables in the place and they are close together - however, you work with what you got. My boyfriend and I stopped here before a Bruins game and the vibes are immaculate with great people watching. We had gorgeous weather last week so they had the door and windows open. Bread came out and we ordered our drinks. We ordered the meatballs for our appetizer and they were so tender and had a lovely taste to them. He ordered the carbonara and I got the chicks Parmesan. Their pasta is really lovely and the chicken was pounded so thin. Honestly, amazing. Their sauce is really good too. For dessert, I got the volcano cake and it's different than others I've had as it has a rich layer of ganache/almost like pudding covering the cake; very yummy too. It was completely gone. The service was a little odd as I wasn't sure who we needed to ask for things - it just seemed a little disjointed and got a little loud near the end of the meal when people were chatting so I think our server didn't hear us at first when we asked for the check which isn't his fault by any means but just something I'm noting. It was about $100 for 2 people with appetizer, sodas, 2 mains, a dessert which I think is solid for the North End and also an amazing meal that I don't regret paying for. That's always the worst when you shell out money for a bad meal! However, I'll be back, 10/10 recommend, and I'm still thinking about that chicken parm. read more

Food was terrific! It was great tasting. It is a SMALL place so be aware. The servers were hopping and pleasant. Only issue for me was the rest room. It is one unisex restroom. It was not the same caliber as the restaurant 4.5 read more

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We went to Casarecce on a friend's recommendation, who cited it as their favorite restaurant. I am really wondering after eating there, "Did they mean to send us somewhere else?" Like other North End restaurants, the restaurant is super tiny. We were fortunate that the restaurant was only half-full at 6:30 on a Wednesday (maybe this should have been a clue because everywhere else looked packed?), since table are only about 6" apart. Service was friendly and efficient, so this seemed like a good start. Food, however, was so-so to terrible! We ordered the meatball appetizer, carbonara, and chicken vodka. The meatball (portion of 3) and sauce were essentially room temperature and completely under-seasoned. It was accompanied by a very garlicky toast, which I liked. A small basket of bread also came to the table. This was the hardest, saddest bread that they should have truly been embarrassed to serve. The pasta portions were huge - I imagine perhaps a draw for families with little kids - and very rich. The carbonara was nicely peppery. The chicken vodka was awful with way too much sauce and containing pees that had the dull color and off-putting taste of canned peas. Overall, a huge "NEVER AGAIN" for me. read more

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We went to Casarecce while walking around the North End. The prices seemed fair compared to some of the other restaurants and the menu items sounded tasty. The food itself was really good. We ordered the vodka casarecce with chicken and the shrimp scampi on spaghetti. The casarecce for the vodka sauce was delicious and was noticeably made in house. The chicken was very tender, although the sauce itself I think could've had a little more salt. The shrimp scampi was delicious. The sauce was nice and light and the peppers in it really tied it together. The servers were super attentive and kind. I felt like we had enough help but weren't being bombarded. The restaurant itself is pretty small but it's decorated cute and had plenty of space for being comfortable. read more

Casarecce - Chicken vodka and shrimp scampi - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

They were able to seat us quickly without a reservation, and the food was wonderful. The mussels were perfectly cooked, in a light tomato sauce, and the eggplant appetizer was amazing! The parmesan cheese and olive oil served with the fresh bread was a thoughtful touch. Perfect date night read more

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Great little restaurant with beautiful open window seats. Food was fantastic. Gluten free options. The gluten free pasta tasted so good we had to question the waiter to make sure ! Mushroom raviolis were so good I could have licked the plate ! read more

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This cozy spot in North End has a family friendly establishment. We went for lunch on a Saturday of a holiday weekend and were able to walk in with no reservations. The food is a bit pricey. The lamb ragu's meat was delicious and one of the kids in our party loved the spaghetti and meatballs. read more

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Small but absolutely fantastic restaurant! We had the very best calamari any if it's have ever had (3 in the party). It was so fresh and tender! We ordered a side of Diablo sauce for the calamari, but the marinara sauce that came with it actually worked better. Everything else we ordered, including tiramisu,c was also delicious, but the calamari, wow! There is bar or even foyer, so don't arrive early or you will wait outside. Still, totally worth visiting! read more

Casarecce - Calamari with marinara, and an unnecessary side of Diablo sauce. - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Hidden gem in the north end! Attentive service. Food was solid. Loved the homemade pasta in Casarecce shape (the namesake of this restaurant!). Restaurant was on the smaller side but still lovely. It felt very cozy inside. Right on Hanover street, this is a great option if you are in the area read more

HIGHLY recommend the Chicken risotto. I would come back again. Make a reservation ahead of time, as this restaurant will get very busy. It is not a big restaurant. read more

Casarecce - Chicken Risotto - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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4.5 rounded up to 5. One of the reasons this is rated so highly is because I have a soy allergy and could safely eat here. It's a big day when I can find a safe restaurant. Before booking the reservation I called and had an extensive conversation with the staff about ingredients and preparation. They were so kind and patient during the call, clarifying with the kitchen along the way. We came in for lunch and were a larger group with multiple children. They were great with all of us. The only small knock was, when one of the kids accidentally spilled their drink, the staff did not initially provide us with extra napkins to clean up. We did not expect staff to clean up our mess, but after going back and forth from the bathroom they finally gave us some extra supplies. Now to why you're here - the food. It was delicious. I ordered some of the big pasta with grilled chicken and broccoli with just olive oil and garlic. It was incredibly tasty - and more importantly, I didn't have an allergic reaction. great experience, would gladly return. read more

Casarecce - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had such a nice meal here, as they were unexpectedly able to see our party of two since we came in later in the night. We were sat in the cutest little two top at the restaurant in the nook of the window directly facing the street, giving us a bird eye view to people watch and protecting us from the chilly air and giving a sense of privacy from the rest of the noise. The place was decorated so nicely and only had about 10 tables, keeping the vibe intimate. Juan, our server, was super friendly and helpful, giving his honest opinion and recommendations on each of the dishes we inquired about. He brought out bread with olive oil and Parmesan cheese to start us off, so fresh and delicious. We almost got the burrata appetizer but went with the chicken Parm spring rolls at his recommendation, since they were relatively new to the menu and so unique, something we couldn't get anywhere else. They were pretty yummy, I'm not the biggest fan of fried egg roll style dishes, but the flavor was there and the marinara sauce for dipping was seasoned so perfectly. I didn't have any drinks, but my friend had the lemon drop martini and was raving about it. For dinner, we decided to share the pesto gnocchi and the lobster ravioli. Juan warned us that the pesto gnocchi was not as flavorful as some gnocchi in other restaurants due to them being a nut free restaurant, but said they add a creamy component to the texture that gives it a special flare. He was not wrong. Although it wasn't the best tasting pesto, I've had, the texture was delicious - I could have even used a pinch more creaminess! We added some shrimp on top, these were cooked perfectly, but overall we added a little salt and pepper to the dish to enhance the flavor once at our table. The lobster ravioli was absolutely perfect. I had a similar dish the night before at another restaurant in the north end during my trip and this one completely took the cake. The sauce was 10 times better and the flavors were so potent and aromatic. We shared the tiramisu after, which wasn't made the traditional Ladyfinger way that I'm used to, but was still yummy and light, the cake had a mousse-like texture that made it not too heavy after such a filling meal. All in all, I would definitely come back read more

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For our last night in Boston, we headed to Little Italy. Casarecce was our choice. On Saturday night, the area was busy so I'm glad we made a reservation beforehand. Casarecce is a cozy place with lots of tables in one room. Staff worked together well to bus tables quickly and get their guests seated as quickly as possible. Despite the bustle of the place, once you have your table, sit back and enjoy and no one rushes you. I chose the Casarecce chicken vodka entree. It was delicious. I loved the noodles and lightness of the sauce. It came with a ton of chicken. Portions are large and sharable if you want a smaller portion. The menu has so many good options to choose from and all pasta is homemade. We shared a Caprese salad to start which had nice fresh cheese and tomatoes. Great dinner. read more

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We can on a SUPER busy night. We had a reservation and still waited about a half hour for a table. Seating was tight but service and food were excellent! read more

Casarecce - housemade lasagna - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We stopped and were lucky to find a table Right at the window - so a little less tight to neighbor guests and not quite a hectic We enjoyed the food a lot - unfortunately the server missed to get us bread and olive oil but he was just so busy. Both food was very good !! Their wine prices are hefty ($49 a bottle) but that's probably the location you pay for. Not sure though why the affogato is $9 more than the espresso. Must be a pricy ice cream read more

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Decided to give Casarecce another try since we enjoyed the food so much previously, and I am SO glad we came again. We made reservations online and were promptly seated upon arrival, even though all of North End was quite busy due to the ongoing Saint Anthony's Feast. Unlike last time, our server this day was incredibly attentive, professional, and helpful. He took our order in a timely manner and checked in on us throughout the evening. The food is the best part of this restaurant. We ordered the Lamb Ragu and Pappardelle Alfredo, and they were just as amazing as the other dishes we had tried previously. Pasta was perfectly chewy and al dente. We especially loved the Pappardelle Alfredo, which was savory and rich without feeling heavy. Perhaps the server from our first visit was still in training, because everything about the service, ambiance, and food this second time around was on point. We'll definitely be dining here again! read more

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First time here! They sat us in the corner next to the window, was a little tight with 3 of us The calms were good but for 18 bucks wish it came with more, Same for rhe shrimp linguine.. 6 pieces of shrimp.. sauce was really good The bread was amazing I give it a 4.75 read more

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I had the Shrip risotto and it was very good! A little bit too garlicy and it was surprising that they left the shirmp tails on. We only saw our server 3 times which was not great as it was not very busy, but we were able to get in right away which was a bonus. It was a bit loud between the dinner music and 2 other large paries their, but it was a nice experience overall read more

Ate here on a Monday night in winter - definitely the time to go...only a few other tables filled. We split the chicken cacciatore and mushroom ravioli, both were very good. The chicken was prepared closer to marsala than the tomato-based cacciatore I'm used to, but still good. My only suggestion - for an Italian restaurant, the wine-by-the-glass list is quite small and average. The chianti offered is not even chianti classico. Better offerings would be appreciated. read more

Casarecce delivers a rustic Italian experience that flirts with romantic ambiance--though the packed dining room on the night of Saint Anthony's Festival made it more lively than intimate. That said, with a group of four adults and three kids, we weren't there for candlelight, and we were pleasantly surprised to be seated early despite the busy night in the North End. Service was excellent from the start--prompt, friendly, and attentive. Bread with olive oil arrived shortly after we sat down, setting a great tone for the meal. A recommended glass of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo paired beautifully with our dishes. The Eggplant Parmigiana stood out for its super-thin cut and light breading--a refreshing change. The house-made casarecce pasta was a bit thick but still hearty and flavorful. Chicken Parmigiana was a table favorite, as were the spaghetti and meatballs, both well-executed classics. The Lasagna Bolognese, generously layered with meaty sauce, was another hit. Portions were satisfying without being excessive--enough to leave us full, but not enough to save room for dessert. All in all, a solid dinner spot in the North End, especially if you're craving traditional Italian with a modern touch. read more