Ordered spaghetti and meatballs. The sauce was like water with zero flavor. I had to get some marinara sauce just to get some flavor in it. We got mashed against the wall six inches from the table next to us. Service is mediocre. They screwed up our bill wanting us to pay the bill for the table next to us. There are so many Italian restaurants in the area, you have to be able to find better. If you go here, don't get the meatballs. read more

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

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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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

Was in Boston with my family for a few days and decided to try this place after it was recommended by a tour guide for being small, yet very appealing on the outside. Walked in and was immediately sat down at a table. They brought out bread with olive oil and Parmesan. That was a great way to start the meal with crispy bread and smooth olive oil. Within a few minutes, our food was brought out and was steaming hot. Everything was cooked really well and had fantastic flavor. I would definitely recommend if you're ever in North End and need good quality pasta :)) read more

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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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

I was so excited to travel to Boston from California to eat some authentic Italian food and this was the first place we saw when entering little Italy and to our amazement they had a table available. Thankfully I'm on the smaller side considering I had to squeeze in between two tables that were at most 6 inches apart interrupting the table next to us eating just to sit. Then when the waiter came over he wouldn't even look me in the eye, it was like he was so bothered and put out that hd had to take our order. I wanted to walk out to bad but the thought of squeezing in between tables to leave was the only thing keeping me. I was hoping the food would be amazing but that also was a huge let down. I've never felt so awkward and anxious dining anywhere as I did this place. read more

Really enjoyed my meal here, but the best part was the mussels appetizer. Very small restaurant, such a great vibe.

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

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

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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Good food and good service, but unfortunately the experience was ruined when we were asked to leave after just an hour because the restaurant was busy. I understand wanting to turn tables, but asking paying customers to get up and leave that quickly is unacceptable. Very disappointing. read more

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

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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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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Absolutely delicious food ~ we had the Lobster Ravioli and Lasagne. Delightful restaurant atmosphere, ask for the table by the front open air window Kudos to the waiters and chef! read more

Fine, but not impressed Made a reservation here the other night and still had to wait 15-20 min for a table. Inside was intimate and decorated cutely, but VERY loud! The bread they served after I sat down was lackluster and served with olive oil and grated Parmesan. For an appetizer, I ordered the fried calamari which was nice and crispy but the red sauce it came with was lackluster. I got pesto gnocchi for dinner and overall it was good, but not great. The gnocchi, which is made in house, was a bit tough and the pesto sauce was made with cream and a little too heavy for my liking. At least the prices weren't outrageous and the service was friendly! I probably wouldn't come back, and would mark this place as a bit too "touristy". Ambience: 4/5 Noise: 1/5 Service: 4/5 Food: 3/5 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 are here for lunch today and loved it! Luis was our waiter and took great care of us. We also were able to get a table without a reservation too, which was sweet. As for the food, the chicken vodka pasta my fiancé got was absolutely delicious. Five stars for sure!! The chicken parm I got was also very good. The service was very good as well. Last, prices were very reasonable with large portion sizes. It was a good lunch! 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

This place is just horrible, meal had something that was not written on the menu and then blamed for not reading the menu properly. Food tasted bad. read more

Come here, really, it's amazing! We were the only ones having lunch here today (it's 3:30, weird time). But, don't let it deter you if it's empty. The food is fantastic! Fresh pasta made specially for my husband who has allergies, he said it's the BEST pasta he's had in a very long time. I asked them to make me a funghi risotto (which was not on the menu), it was so light and fluffy, better than any I've had in a long time as well. Also, try the tiramisu it's also so wonderful, affogato is a must order! Sorry...I forgot to take pictures! read more

We stopped by for lunch. I had lasagna while my partner had frutti di mare pasta, with a bruschetta appetizer. For lunch, this place is a bit too expensive as there is no real lunch menu. The bread they serve is plenty, so the bruschetta was too much.The food was good! The wine was over priced at $13 for a glass. I would recommend for dinner, not lunch. read more

Casarecce - Lasagna & Frutti di Mare Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The gnocchi is the best I have ever eaten. Soft, pillowy, melts in your mouth. The pastas are fresh. I highly recommend this restaurant. Make a reservation. read more

A cozy north end Italian restaurant! It's hard to go wrong in the north end. Most places have great good and service and Casarecce is no exception. The calamari was delicious and the chicken in the chicken parm was TO DIE for. The best in the north end. I'll admit that the pasta that came with it was mid, but that chicken.. I would go back just for that! The service was great too. Our waiter was so nice and attentive! My only complaints (small) would just be that there was no olive oil on the table for the bread (it came with an eggplant spread that I didn't care for), and the restaurant is a bit small so you might be in close contact with yours neighbors. They were pretty good with spreading people out but max capacity would be tight! read more

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

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We were looking for a great fancy dinner for everyone while in town and this place did not disappoint. GET THE LAVA CAKE PLEASE - the table also got tiramisu which though delicious was over shadowed by the classic upscale Chilis app. It was super busy so service was a little light but they were full of knowledge and again the food was 5/5 Not too loud and great for meals for adult families read more

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Casarecce was recommended by a friend while we were planning our Boston trip. I made a reservation a few weeks out just to make sure we got a table as it's not a big place. Food was outstanding! Drinks were good and the service was excellent. Would 100% go again! read more

What a great little place. The food is delicious and not overly heavy. We were served by Anna with help from Fernando, and they were wonderful, offering great recommendations with a knowing smile. We will return. read more

I visited this location for a business lunch with customers. First thought is this place is extremely cozy. Next thought was that this establishment looks to fit the part, totally Italian. I've been to Italy several times and this place took me back. The service was similar to the service in Italy. Straightforward and to the point...very direct and upfront. If you're looking for a humorous and entertaining wait staff, this isn't that type of place. They'll give you their opinions in dishes if asked but are pretty much a point of sale order intake. They were pretty prompt and checked in occasionally. On to the food...yum! For apps, we ordered fried calamari, eggplant frites and one of my first times trying, chicken parmigiana spring rolls. Omg, the spring rolls...so delicious! It's a must try and definitely not something to skip. It is like a mash up of chicken parmigiana and an egg roll all into a cigarette sized snack. The fried calamari was okay.. not the best nor the worst. On to the entree...I ordered the eggplant parmigiana. It was definitely up there with one of the best I've had. I'm a fiend of eggplant parmigiana and this one didn't disappoint. read more

Casarecce - Eggplant Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We were looking for an Italian place on a Saturday night and couldn't find a single place with reservations. We walked around North End and searched our phones for a place that had reservations and we stumbled upon Casarecce. We got reservations for a dinner 30 minutes later. There was a wait outside the restaurant so definitely make a reservation! Onto the food! The calamari was the perfect crisp and paired well with the sauce. The burrata was SO GOOD! I would highly recommend it. The gnocchi was soft as pillows and the filling in the ravioli was heavenly. I liked the white sauce with the ravioli. Service was super fast. The restaurant is small like others in the North End, so definitely loud. Not so great for groups bigger than 6 read more

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Meh! I really wish more than 3 stars but I can't. The welcome bread was commercially plain which is a precursor to "did we make a mistake?" We ordered the meatballs and buratta to start. The buratta was very good, the meatballs itself were good but the sauce seemed very generic. My mushroom truffle ravioli was okay. It was a little bit too al dente for me and I didn't taste enough truffle in it but the sauce also was on the saltier side which mask the flavor of the mushrooms. The parpedelle Bolognese was decent. I can't say I was wowed at the food but the place was full. The tables were in close quarters due to the small space. The service was ok. read more

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We enjoyed a birthday celebration here before a Celtics game. Nice menu with traditional Italian American choice and house made pasta and reasonably priced for the NE. Limited cocktail menu but excellent wine choices. Lovely service too. They even gave the Birthday "boy" a complimentary dessert. read more

Four of us had an outstanding Saturday lunch over Labor Day weekend at this North End restaurant. Honestly we were aimed for one that was two doors down and crowded, but this place had a sign out front that pastas were hand made and it had good reviews, so in we went. It's very small inside, but we settled in to wonderful service. Note: they do not have a full liquor license, so you can order some things but not others. We didn't get it either, but no problem as my lemon vodka martini was delightful. Others were happy with wine. Food: after you order they bring bread with oil and cheese. Honestly not my fave bread ever, but the entrees were outstanding. The Chicken Vodka had to be my fave. I shared that with the Spaghetti Vongole (clams), and that was terrific also, but darn that chicken vodka was special. Husband loved his lasagna, while DIL raved over her mushroom ravioli. Not an inexpensive lunch, but we couldn't have been happier with our experience here. Highly recommend! read more

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As locals will say, you can stop by any restaurant on the North End and find great Italian food. I've found this to be true over the years and Yelpers highly recommend this venue. We visited on a weekend getaway for our wedding anniversary and found our bellies happy and full. This is a great LOCATION on one of the most heavily traveled streets in the North End. SPACE--with most venues on the east coast--is a commodity in this venue; be prepared to sit next to another diner or couple. The FOOD was great! We started with a bottle of wine, caprese appetizer, lamb ragu and squash ravioli. I agree with Yelper Bea T. who suggested the bread was "commercially plain"; reminded us of Turano bread. And while the signs say homemade pasta, I do not expect that the pasta is made in the tiny kitchen. I make homemade pasta all the time, and this felt like it was dried pasta (possibly procured from a local establishment and cooked on-site?). NOTE: Having visited the area several times, I always recommend A) getting a reservation or B) showing up right before dinner rush (we arrived at 4:15 and were seated right away). Also--while Casarecce will take credit, if you're looking for dessert afterwards, many of the pastry shops around the area only accept cash. Doesn't hurt to be prepared! read more

Casarecce - Mozzarella Caprese - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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