Homemade pasta options, friendly fast service. Carbonara was delicious! Groups larger than 6 would be challenging as the size is on the smaller side. read more

The food was amazing, the service was outstanding and the ambiance was cozy. It was quite an experience given it was our visit to Boston, Little Italy is probably the best little town from all other little Italy in other parts of the country. read more

We had the spaghetti meatballs and spaghetti frutti di mare. The pasta was made in house and very good. The meatballs were bland. The sauces were mild in flavor. Atmosphere was comfortable for a small space. Service was quite good. read more

Casarecce - Spaghetti Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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free bread delicious food the restaurant was pretty small and had limited seating, so would recommend making a reservation beforehand. read more

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The best lobster ravioli I've ever had. That's all. The pasta was homemade and you could tell with every bite. Service was a little weird. We had a reservation but ended up waiting an additional 20-30 mins because our table wasn't ready. The food was worth the wait but it just felt unusual that we had to wait so long after having a reservation. Once we were sat, the service improved considerably. The ambience gave a cozy intimate atmosphere that took me back to my days in Italy. A must do if you're in Boston and the street has a lot to explore if you need to wait like we did, reservation or not. read more

Casarecce - Spring Rolls - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This restaurant had a decent rating on Yelp however we were a little disappointed it wasn't the north end experience we were hoping for - the atmosphere felt more like a nightclub than a dining experience. The food was fine, the calamari was a little tough but my cod was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The service was good and we had a good diner overall. read more

Went in on a rainy day and had the entire restaurant to ourselves. The food was pasta was delicious. read more

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I thought the place was quaint and a lovely setting. The staff and service was wonderful and they really know the menu well and food was delivered in a timely fashion. All signs of a well oiled machine. The house bread was ok. The bruschetta was delicious! The gnocchi was good but a bit rich for my taste. From what I witnessed: the chicken parm, spaghetti with shrimp looked delicious as well. Probably should have gone that direction. My only drag on this place was the smell from old bathrooms/ plumbing filled the air l. It either dissipated or I got used to it but it was noticeably unappealing at first. read more

Worst spaghetti and clams I've ever had in my life. It was some how tasteless, it didn't even taste salty or garlicy AT ALL! I should have sent it back because the price was abominable! The north end is notorious for tourist traps especially in the summer. Don't go here during the summer, I went mid August. read more

Kowloon "KARAOKE @ KOWLOON [Saugus , MA.] Great every Tuesday {Smart Pricing}, food etc;.

This was after a very, very long day of not having the best day. The original plan was to go to Carmelina's down the street, but with a 90 minute wait in the pouring rain, it was obvious that this wasn't going to be an option. So my mom and I walked a bit further up on Hanover Street from where we came and saw this place had some empty seats. We decided to take a chance not getting our hopes up too high when we hit the jackpot. Our waiter was one of the nicest guys we came across and to be honest, after the day we had, he was a welcome sight. We started off with the chicken Parmesan spring rolls. It was perfect in the sense that there weren't too many to get full on before the main dish was served. The marinara was so tasty and we enjoyed them thoroughly. My mom had the veal portofino and she said it was one of the best Italian dishes she has had in quite a while. They definitely didn't skimp of the portions and was ranting and raving about it all the way home. I had the veal saltimbocca and they nailed that one as well. This is one of my favorite go to Italian dishes and if I see it, I'll usually order it. The decor inside is definitely tight as they tried to fit as many tables in the dining room as possible. This also proves the theory that on a place like the North End on Hanover Street, even though it was only half full when we got there, it was jammed by the time we were done and shows that you have to know what it is that you are doing if you expect to make it there or else you won't last long at all. We didn't have very high expectations going in, but we left extremely satisfied and wouldn't hesitate to go back. read more

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Service was not what we expected. We arrived at 6:10 for a 6:30 reservation and they hesitantly sat us because we were early. The restaurant only had 2 other tables at the time. As we waited to get service, 2 other groups came jn and asked if they could be seated and they did not have reservations. The 2 other tables were served drinks and appetizers before we were even able to place our order. My husband and I were shocked. Once we ordered and food arrived, it was good. Not the knock your socks off good we expected though. We were in town visiting and If we come back to Boston, we will try another Italian restaurant on the block. read more

Came to the North End to eat, but everything was crowded. Everything except here. And, looking back, I have no idea why it was the only one that wasn't crowded. This place was AWESOME. By a long shot, this was the best Italian restaurant in the known universe, and possibly the unknown, although we can't say for sure because we don't know what's out there. I've never been to Italy, but my wife has, and she said the atmosphere was just like Italy, so good job in that regard. The food was exquisite as well. Personally, I'm so happy everywhere else was crowded, because then I wouldn't get the pleasure to eat here. And honestly, everyone from those oter restaurants need to move here. It's that good!!! I LOVE IT!!! Definitely plan to return. read more

Casarecce - The exterior from across the street. - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had lunch at Casarecce. The service was impeccable. The sever was very friendly, attentive and helpful with the menu. I had the Cesar salad to start and the porcini mushroom ravioli for my entree. The sauce on the ravioli was incredible. Everything is made in house including all the pasta. I would give 10 stars if that was an option. I would highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely go back next time I'm in Boston. If going for dinner make a reservation. The restaurant is cute and inviting but only has a few tables. Great find! read more

Casarecce - Porcini ravioli. - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Small and quaint. Fresh bread served with oil and parm cheese We had eggplant spring rolls, chicken parm, pesto gnocchi and a Caesar salad. Everything was delicious. It was end of night, so server was busy doing other things, but didn't leave us hanging. He was good. I'd go back! read more

Let me explain - first, I'm on vacay in one of the oldest cities in the country and in Italy town, so it goes to say my expectations are high. I'm expecting to forsake my Italian foods back home, but I must say that didn't happen. Food was pretty basic. First of all, the staff was friendly so they get 4 stars (but, we don't go to restaurants to greet, we go to eat ). Overall, establishment was pretty classy and set the tone well for a date night (also pocket-sized so attention was great). Glasses had a little residue (hard water, lime deposit)? The Moscato was a bit on the dry side (which was for my girl, who loves moscato and made me drink it - not a moscato person :D). Bread was cold and very simple sourdough. The mint in the pasta was a little overbearing. Pasta wasn't as al dente as I would have expected for being fresh, homemade. I know they take great pride in their work, so kuddos on being fresh! Chicken parmigiana had a large amount of cartilage, which is super unfortunate because it was starting to be tasty. Eggplant parm was a little on the "weak" side from a flavor perspective. The sauce helped but I would not focus on just the sauce being center stage. Oh...also, my parm looked like it had 2 mozzarella squares on top - a lot of cheese. The Ceaser salad was actually the best part of the dinner, but $16 for a salad is a bit much... Overall, food was not horrible (at the very least, basic) but I would not return when back in Boston. Just my opinion and based on my first-hand experience. Another night, another meal could have brought a different review - this is the review for my night tonight. Thanks! read more

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

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Amazing. Price was great and the food was even better. Can't go wrong. Give it a try. Veal was plentiful and very tasty.

Enjoyed this nice spot in the North End. I was curious about the hype as well as some one-off reviews. On the later I think some folks need to get a life and realize how privileged we are to eat out. So with that off my chest, I appreciated the wide variety on the menu and came ready for the chicken parmigiana. The pasta was al dente and the chicken was tender with a nice flavor. I'd like to have seen it served more flattened. Wait service was attentive and not pushy. Overall a nice experience though pricey. Two chicken parmigiana, a beer and glass of house wine for $100? Seems high to me. You decide. Enjoy! read more

This place is among so many that look the same. They have the same small space, tables right next to each other, basically the same menu with minor variations, basically the same prices, and similar ratings. I went with my new boss, I will admit to trying to impress her with my ability to pick a good place. Choosing which one to go to was not easy, I think I nailed it. She had the special, a branzino with a fish sauce risotto. I had the shrimp risotto. They were both amazing. The risottos were different and both delicious. The service was prompt, informative, and speedy without making us feel rushed. It was a squeeze to get it the table (I am a bit of a big girl) but once we were there and seated, it felt like just the right amount of room. I would recommend going here. I can't speak to the other places. All I can say is you won't go wrong here. read more

Holy hell this spot was a treat. We tried to get in at one of the more popular spots a few doors down. However, as luck would have it they couldn't squeeze us in. We stumbled upon Casarecce and I'm so glad we did! The wait staff was so darn friendly and made us feel like family. They shared stories of their own childhood and how this spot brings memories of their Grandmother's cooking. Everything from the fresh bread to the homemade pasta was incredible. I had the Caesar salad (split with my hubby) and the lobster ravioli. Hubby got chicken parmigiana and the in laws ordered veal parmigiana. I had a bite of each and all were so good. Every single one of us cleared our plates. My only regret is that we didn't save room for dessert. If you are eating in this area, casarecce leaves an impression! read more

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Our first evening in Boston- we stopped in Casarecce. Its definitely a tight little place that isn't really a comfortable experience BUT the food was delicious. My husband had the spaghetti & meatballs and I had the mushroom ravioli. We shared the bread and a caeser salad- both fantastic as well. I definitely recommend the food- even though it is a bit overpriced. read more

Casarecce - Mushroom Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Everything was fabulous. The food, the service, the ambiance - will definitely be back. Everything tasted fresh and everyone that worked there was really nice. read more

Went there with my boyfriend, we just wanted to have an appetizer and some drinks. After our drinks were brought out, my boyfriend tried to order an appetizer, but the staff told us we had to order entrées or leave. No one mentioned this rule when we walked in, and it wasn't written anywhere on the menu. We asked if we could at least finish our drinks before leaving. The waiter said that was fine and told us the table would be available for another 30 minutes. But about 15 minutes later, he came back and said, "We need the table right now." I said no problem and asked if there was somewhere else I could go to finish my drink. He replied, "Yes, in the back." I assumed he meant there was another seating area, but, to my surprise, there was nothing back there. Apparently, he expected me to stand and finish my drink, which is absurd for a restaurant Thus, only 1 star for the customer service read more

Visiting Boston for the very first time, I was looking forward to catching some of the rich history that surrounds this wonderful city. But, the other goal was to take in some of the wonderful culinary options that were upon me. Without a particular spot in mind, I heard about the North End which is peppered with countless Italian restaurants specializing in Italian, seafood and desserts. For a little guidance, I turned to my fellow Yelpers who have always steered me in the correct direction and with the very high marks, I dined at Casarecce. Casarecce is what you would envision for a comfortable Italian restaurants that was not large and comfortably full. There were about 12 tables and every person dining looked as though they were regulars. All seemed to be having very pleasant conversations with the staff. Our server, whose name escapes me, could not have been more helpful and pleasant. He was prompt in taking our pre-dinner beverages and appetizers along with warm bread. We had a chance to have a good conversation before hearing about the evening's specials. Things started with a Caesar's that was split. It was a very generous portion with fresh shaved Parmesan atop very crisp Romaine and just the right amount of dressing. With the incredible description, I ordered the special. . . Lobster and Shrimp Diavolo Spaghetti. As you can see from the picture, there was a very generous portion of Lobster that included a claw(s) and the tail They were perfectly prepared and were perfect on pasta prepared from scratch and the rich sauce that was full of spices and simmered a good amount of time. This was the first time to have Lobster from the East Coast and having grown up on Pacific Lobster, this has become my preference. This dish was one of the best I've ever had! Dinner included a wonderful bottle of wine and was described perfectly by our server. From beginning to end, this was a simply outstanding dinner experience. As I've stated earlier, the number of tables makes it a semi quaint spot, so I encourage you to make reservations in advance. My experience with the suggestions of our server were spot on and I encourage you to listen carefully to what he/she has to say. The added benefit is that it is located in the heart of rich American history and after dinner, a stroll around the neighborhood will not only fulfill your palette with a Cannoli from a local shop, but with will satisfy your quench for history that seems to be around every corner. If you spend a short or long time in Boston, I highly recommend a visit Casarecce as it is a solid winner! Bon Appetite. read more

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Came here during peak hours but was able to find a table for a walk in. I tried the appetizers and really enjoyed the eggplant parm and bruschetta. The dining area was cozy and a little noisy but that is expected. The place seats mostly groups of two and smaller groups. I would come back again to try the pasta dishes. read more

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First time in Boston and stumbled on this gem! Not only was the service first rate, thank you Joshua, but the food was outstanding! My veal parm was the best I have had in decades. Small, quaint, reasonably priced and large portions just added to the overall experience. I can't say enough great things about this place! Definitely will return next time we are in Boston!!! PS...I hardly ever leave reviews, good or bad, but writing this in the car as soon as we left. read more

I came here to get Italian food in Little Italy while visiting some friends in Boston. I had tried making a reservation at various places day of, and I found an opening for this place at 8:45. I showed up at 8:30 and was seated immediately. FOOD: I came here with my partner and we got two things and shared. I was quite impressed with the veal Amalfi, I found the veal stuffed with various things like spinach very tasty, and it was on some pasta as well. We also shared a the parpadelle Bolognese, which I very much enjoyed. DESSERT: Our waiter was really selling the tiramisu so we got it. It was probably the best tiramisu I've ever had, super light. Enjoyed it a great deal. SERVICE: I was super impressed with the service. It seems to be a operation run by a family, or at least there were two of brothers that were waiters. They were very friendly introduced themselves when they attended to us the first time and were very attentive. Really enjoyed talking to them and they made us feel very welcome. AMBIANCE: It's a really cute date spot, but a bit crammed. If you come later in the evening (like us at 8:30) it empties out quite a bit so it feels more relaxed. OVERALL: I know there's a lot of good Italian food in the area but I really enjoyed the experience here. Will be back. read more

First of all, came here by accident, but like the late great bob ross would say it was a happy little accident. I was seated right away, no reservation, no problem. I was able to get a bottle of wine and an appetizer within a few minutes. Our server Josh was really excited to let us know about what paired well with our wine and that is what we ended up ordering. Not a huge spot, but not cramped either, we were able to enjoy a nice dinner not quite but not too loud either. I was only in Boston a couple days and was not disappointed. So if you don't know where to go and don't want a slice of pizza, give this place a shot. read more

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Had a phenomenal dining experience, here. Honestly, this was our second choice for dinner and couldn't get into our first. Which was for the best. I had the special, lobster fra diavolo spaghetti, it was so good. My wife had the lobster ravioli. The restaurant was very intimate, read small, which was nice, service was excellent. read more

Casarecce - Lobster Fra Diavolo - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I can only review the bruschetta because I stopped in for lunch on a weekday and was told but the incredibly rude waiter I had to order everything I wanted at once because the chef was cranky and they were busy. I didn't even get a chance to really look at the menu. And I did not get the basket of bread others had. The waiter was extremely rude to everyone in our area (it's a small place). He got hostile with a couple who tried to order a second glass of wine because they should have ordered that with their food and first glass Bruschetta was watery and blah and wine was mediocre. I definitely won't be back. read more

Casarecce - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We sat to eat at 3:00pm for a late lunch. We sat at the open windows on a beautiful sunny day. Perfect. Fried calamari was cooked well, not chewy, would have liked the lemon to be fresh and not fried. The pasta was al dente and fresh. The sauce was great for a hot day, light and flavorful. Portions were the right size. They served their own fresh bread which was a bit salty but we didn't mind. I would definitely go back. read more

Casarecce - Spaghetti vongole white - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Homemade pappardele bolognese and a glass of Chianti. Absolutely delicious I would come here any time I am in Boston

What a nice little quaint place. Just randomly pick this place and would definitely go back again. The staff is friendly the food is amazing. read more

The shrimp scampi and spaghetti is one of the best meals I have had this summer. I cleaned the plate and wanted even more, although the portion was generous. And the arugula salad with honey balsamic vinaigrette is one of the very best salads I have had all year! One of My favorite restaurants in Boston. read more

An adequate Italian restaurant. Bread quite poor. Entrees OK. The kind of red sauce place people from the suburbs think is great because they don't have any better. read more

We had a reservation for 7 pm on a Thursday and got seated pretty quickly after arriving. It was busy yet food and service was timely. We shared a salad, had lobster ravioli and tagliatelle bolognese. Everything was tasty. Small cozy place so get to know your neighbor-style eating experience. All was good. read more

Casarecce - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We stopped in for lunchtime after another nearby spot was sold out. The place was fairly empty so they easily accommodated our party of 9. The restaurant was hot as it was mostly just outside air with a small wall A/C. Service was okay but of the 9 water glasses, two were dirty. Most of shared and the entire bill came out to ~$320, which was okay. The food was very good however, along with the drinks. Be forewarned, a soft drink costs $6+. read more

The Amalfi veal was OVER THE TOP delish!!! You can certainly tell that they make the pasta fresh. The garlic in the dish put it over the edge. Mushroom ravioli was also great. We DO NOT recommend the house Chianti but EVERYTHING ELSE was AMAZING!!! Limoncello was amazing. Great service, fair prices. HIGHWAY RECOMMEND we came on a Wednesday night with nor reservation and they kindly sat us and treated us like VIPs read more

Nice ambiance, cute decor. However, tables are 6 inches apart -- hope you're comfortable being close to strangers while dining. Bread was great! Unfortunately, the spaghetti and meatballs were extremely underwhelming (bland) and the chicken parm followed suit. Also overpriced -- over 80$ for 2 entrees and 1 wine, you could get better at any other restaurant on the street. To add insult to injury, our server couldn't be more disinterested in his job... plus it's a little awkward to watch him sitting on his phone in the dining room. I honestly think this place is a tourist trap given its quality and location. Would not recommend. read more

Casarecce - Server on his phone in the dining room - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Meh. The lasagna is a big block of pasta and cheese. It's ok tasting but it's nothing to rave about. Less is always more when it comes to a great lasagna. The chicken risotto is more like a super sweet chicken teriyaki. Way too sweet! Overall, not great. I'd try another restaurant on Hanover street before coming here. read more