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The Cafe is located right on a corner. It is a small shop inside with some tables. It is a local favorite. One of the things it is known for is the sandwiches. They are big and good. 16" long and good. It's the type of cafe where you walk to the desk, order, and pay. You pick a table and wait for your order. The staff was friendly. They had a big smile. I liked what I ordered. The meatball sandwich was great. I enjoyed it.
Loved visiting this place! I'm sure it's a pretty touristy area, but the service made me feel like a regular. Really nice people working here. Food was delicious, would definitely slam the meatball sub again!
This is a small place in North End where all the Italian restaurants are. The service and food were great! We had salads with chicken, meatballs and garlic bread. Everything was delicious! Definitely recommend it if you are visiting that area
One of my local favorites! You can never go wrong here. The portions are huge and the food is delicious. I've eaten here before (it's a small area, but does have a lot of seating) but normally I get it as take out. The cafe itself is super casual, it's the perfect place to pop into during lunch or after a walk. My food is always ready on time which is nice, and when I've eaten there I'm usually able to find a seat. The spinach tortellini with the pesto cream sauce is my absolute favorite- it's a HUGE portion and so delicious. It usually lasts me at least 2 meals. The bread they include is also great! I like to dip it in the sauce. The past time I got Dino's I accidentally ordered spinach ravioli instead of tortellini...that was my bad. HOWEVER I think I might have found my new favorite? The raviolis are huge and so fat. I'm talking like 1/2 inch - 3/4 inch thick. There is so much stuffing and the spinach ricotta mix tastes so fresh and delicious...it's a must try. I've also gotten the eggplant parm before, and the fettuccini Alfredo. Both were also delicious. I've never had any of the sandwiches, but if they are anything like their pastas then I'm sure they are great! The bang for your buck here is also great which is nice. Highly recommend! Dinos is awesome! And the staff is very kind too (Note that the pic is taken from a train, I like to treat myself to Dino's before catching the Amtrak)
Cannot recall the last time I saw something for the single digits on the menu anywhere in Boston, much less in the north end! Also, and most importantly, the food was great. Baked gnocchi is a must-have. The fresh basil on top of everything was a nice flavorful touch. Generous cheese, generous portions, and quick and personable service. The pumpkin with cheese cream sauce pasta is also phenomenal. The garlic bread with cheese also was enough to have multiple slices each for a party of 4!
I don't live in Boston, but whenever I go there, I have to go to Dino's. It's my favorite place in Boston and the North End, and my favorite sub place ever. I always get the Eggplant Parmesan Hot Sub, and it never fails. I always recommend this place to people visiting Boston. The space is super small. There are like 5 tables (if that) inside, but if the weather is warm, they have some tables outside. The place is clearly run by the family, and the service shows it in the way they care and help their customers. You can never go wrong with Dino's.
What surprise was this small but mighty place to enjoy lunch or dinner at. It is a cozy place but the super flavor, affordable and customer attention made up the entire experience one that came back the second day for late lunch I loved to find places of the path and the none of social media aka trending thing. I definitely will try again when in the North End Boston.
Fresh simplistic Italian food. The old school Italian guys were awesome to witness. The baked ziti was somehow light and so fresh. My husband's chicken Alfredo was to die for. I think I may have offended the guys that I couldn't eat more of my food. There was just so much to try and I really wasn't even hungry going in but wouldn't pass it up.
Came here on a Saturday evening and it was busy! Luckily we got a table but after we arrived, there were definitely people waiting outside for seating. We sat down and ordered quickly, and the service was FAST and friendly. They recognized our friends as regulars which was nice! Drinks are self serve so you can walk up to the fridges and take what you want - they will add the drinks to the bill at the end. Italian's Italian ($18) - the sandwiches here are HUGE. And there were reviews saying they were skinny but ours was both long and fat. The meats and veggies went perfectly together with oil and just the right amount of fat and heat. I'd absolutely get this sandwich or any of their other sandwiches again - it was so filling and delicious! Capellini Pomodoro ($19.95) - I wasn't as big of a fan of this one - the pasta was pretty normal and the sauce did have some nice herbs in it, but it felt a bit one dimensional to me. It's probably a lot better with a meatball or another topping, but $19.95 for pasta and red sauce was already a pretty steep price. I'd recommend getting another sandwich if you're a two person party because those are really worth it. There's also no bathroom in the restaurant, but the sandwiches are such a great deal I'd absolutely recommend coming here or getting a sandwich to go!
Casual atmosphere with delicious Italian food options; pastas and hot sandwiches. 4 of us split three pasta dishes and some garlic bread. We had the lobster ravioli, spinich ravioli, and fettuccine alfredo. All was great. We will definitely be back!
Well, steak Bellino with cheese... excellent as always. Pasta dishes as the bake chicken fettuccine very good . All good here as always. Great owners
Small but welcoming, loved the East Coast vibe. The owner made space for our group of 5 and took good care of us. The menu offers a wide variety of options to choose from. We ordered the baked gnocchi along with a few different sandwiches, and everything was delicious. The sandwiches could have used a bit more meat, but overall it was a great spot for lunch.
Wow at the size of these sandwiches! We believe they're known for the Steak Bellino so had to try that. Perfectly cooked with perfectly melted cheese. The chicken pesto also had perfectly melted cheese and lots of pesto. Incredibly long grinders, not the widest but still solid bang for your buck! Maybe 12-15 or so seats to sit inside but we mostly do takeout here. A classic North End that I hope never goes out of business!
2 years ago
Terrific little spot on a corner in the North end. We had a meatball sub with a Caesar salad. Really delicious! I wouldn't change a thing. And there were real anchovies on the salad! Tasty. read more
2 years ago
Stuck in town last night due to a mishap on the Orange Line, and found myself hungry in the North End. Saw Dino's and thought I'd give it a shot. Did not regret it! Gentleman behind the counter was extremely nice and didn't hurry me to make a choice. Got the pizzaiola sandwich and it was fantastic. Will be back! read more
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This is a small corner Place, no restrooms and only 6 tables. The tomato sauce in my chicken cacciatore was delicious, just like Nonna makes However the pasta was al dente and it was served on a flat plate instead of a bowl, therefore there was little of the delicious juices. Chicken needed to be bite size. .Too many mushrooms, pepper slices too big. Not a good wine selection basically $9.00 for a small glass of Chanti. Didn't get a check " just bring up your credit card" . Service is by a cashier. Ambiance is lacking. Food is good but there are plenty of better restaurants in the North End. Disappointed . No tap water available have to buy bottled Poland Springs or soda. No coffee. , read more
1 year ago
Ordered chicken cutlet parm. The description on the menu says pan fried with sauce and mozzarella The photo from "owner" shows cheese. This is what mine looked like. read more
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I can't recommend this place enough. Great service, the photos don't do it justice. The food was amazing! Great ambiance as well. North end has some great gems read more
1 year ago
Great place and solid food, if you are looking to get away from the crowds at the nearby larger Italian spots. The place is pretty small, but a good atmosphere! read more
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We had a great time at this neighborhood haunt. We got the Fruitti di Mare seafood pasta, antipasto salad, and the chicken parmesan sandwich. The lady who served us very nice, and the restaurant is no-frills, local favorite. The seafood pasta was great-- loaded with seafood, with red sauce that is a little spicy. The antipasto salad and chicken parm sandwiches were solid, but nothing out of this world. read more
3 years ago
The best chicken parm sandwich Everyone's lining up across the street for Monica's. They're missing out this place is delicious. read more
2 years ago
We learned about Dino's while on a food tour (although did not eat here on the tour). Our guide told us Dino's had the best chicken parm sub in Boston and dang, it was delicious! This was our last stop before heading to the airport and was arguably the best food of our 4 day trip. We sat inside the cozy restaurant, had great service and incredible food. Don't skip Dino's!! read more
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We were told in many reviews not to miss this spot in Boston. It was amazing! Made fresh to order and mouth watering. So good. Great fast service. Small and cozy indoor seating is very limited. Amazing history here. read more
Small cafe in the middle of North Boston, Dino's Cafe serves the Italian classics in a humble and busy storefront. Ate pumpkin tortellini as part of the Secret Boston food tour, and it was good: very fresh pasta in a heavy, creamy alfredo sauce. Probably not the best thing to eat in a hot, sunny day, but the flavor shone through. The owner made the effort to say Hi to each person sitting down. read more
2 years ago
This Italian deli was just what I needed after completing the Freedom Trail. The Italian Sandwich was incredibly fresh and delicious! The service was also so friendly and quick. Highly recommend! read more
Great, no frills Italian spot in the North End. I love that it's more casual than many of the high-end expensive Italian restaurants in the area. The food is really tasty and the portions are huge! If you're looking for a more lowkey spot to enjoy Italian food in North End, Dino's is it! read more
Boston's little Italy is great. Bring from NY it is hard to say but it rivals Manhattan. (Sorry not Arthur Ave that's still the best). Dino's is fantastic. Great food very personable and cozy little spot. Hard to find so make sure you look for it. My only issue not a complaint but coming from NY I'm not used to it. You can't adjust the menu. It was a Sunday evening and we wanted to create a sort of Sunday dinner type feeling but we were limited to the dishes as is. But they were all fantastic. read more
24, 16 or 12 inch subs are on the menu board. You tell them what length you want. The meat ball sub with sauce and crusty bread was delicious. The antipasto salad was nicely presented. We shared both. Some folks ordered the long subs to share. The no frills small corner restaurant has friendly owners and very good food. Menu is on the chalkboard. Drinks are in the cooler, or order wine or beer at the counter. Wait wasn't long and at 8:30 on a Friday night the place filled up. read more
1 year ago
Dinos! Sandwiches! If ever you take a glance/walk by this place you best believe you smelled that fresh bake bread. Very small spot but you order at the counter and food comes to you. Got the Sicilian and chicken parm sandwiches. Sicilian was the very good. Tender beef and the sandwich was very soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Saltiness from the cheese paired well over all. Chicken parm- the chicken was dry. The marinara sauce tasted great. Wish the chicken wasn't so thin. Lobster ravioli-overall ravioli was great the sauce that came with it was creamy and too rich. Salads- great portions and overall a great option if you don't want bread or pasta. Great spot for a quick meal! read more
11 months ago
I don't want bad mouth this small business but my experience was not so positive. During covid-19 I understand that they might be under staff, but at least put some leadership into the place to make it more organized. It was like a war zone with people scrambling looking for a place to seat or ask for some kind of attention. I can't even tell who works there from the customers. But I only notice one lady I believe was also the owner who was behind the counter and also taking the orders and the cashier. Then I believe someone else gave us the food. We were standing outside to get the table outside as it was less crowded and finally got the lady's attention and was told that she will clean it for us but for now take a sit while in a bunch of hay stack as their fall decorations. Nevertheless she never came back to clean the table. I peeked inside and finally a table open so we just took a seat. No table service so I ask my hubby to get on line to ordered and he did. Food took really long to get to us. The sandwich Italiano sandwich was so average the bread was cold and hard. We ordered the spaghetti and meatball which the kids enjoyed buy for me wasa little watery. I enjoyed the free toast and dip!!! Lol. I was not a happy camper. Two stars for the lady working hard to run the show. read more
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Had an amazing meatball sub here, you can tell the meatballs are made in house and the bread comes from local bakeries. The flavors were immaculate and the woman working the counter is kind and caring. I would absolutely recommend this hole-in-the-wall place if you're looking for a nice quiet solo dinner, or bring a buddy. That being said, I don't know why my body couldn't handle the meatball sub. I found myself on the toilet shortly after consuming half of it (and I walked all the way from here to Lechmere and by the museum of science I started feeling the urge to get to a toilet), then the same thing happened again when I ate the other half. So I'm conflicted, it was SO YUMMY, but went through me fast. Could have also been the Czech Pilsner I got that contributed to the speed run. I would definitely go back and next time I'm going to try the chicken Parm sub. The homemade yummy flavors made with love you can taste are worth it. Love this place! read more
Delicious sandwiches, quick service, nice people and a great price. We stayed a week in a hotel exploring Boston and this place was near the laundromat we washed our clothes at. It turned out to be one of the best things we ate in Boston. read more
2 years ago
It was so delicious. We loved the bread, the pasta, and the chicken Parm sandwich. We will definitely go back. And on top of it, all the worker was very kind, generous, and accommodating. The staff was wonderful. read more
4 years ago
If you're debating it - just go! Service is 10/10 food is amazing and sandwiches are huge! Shared with my bf and was so full. I always get the Boston sub with the works. But they have pasta and apps here too! Inside there are limited seating and a a cozy environment! read more
1 year ago
Was craving a steak sub one day and found this great establishment. The size of the subs won me over! Item ordered as of 3/2021 Steak Pizzalola - $11 - HUGE steak sub. Marinara was a great addition to the sub and the steak itself was well seasoned and tasty. I just wish I had room to try out their other subs too. Overall very happy with the quality and price of the subs here. The establishment itself is quite small (It's in the North End after all) so be prepared to grab and go! read more
2 years ago
Excellent small cafe. Ordered the Spaghetti with Calmari, terrific food just the right size order. read more
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141 Salem St
Boston, MA 02113
North End
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