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    Gigi

    4.3 (237 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Intimate
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Ceaser Salad - excellent
    Kim H.

    The wait staff here is excellent! Super polite, attentive and professional. The Caesar salad was excellent but you should know it's served with avocado in it. I ordered the chicken Parmesan and it came with a side of rigatoni. Unfortunately, the sauce was incredibly bitter and the noodles were rubbery so I ended up sending my dish back. The staff was apologetic and offered me a substitution but I declined. My husband had the lemon chicken and rated it a 3/5. He also had Tiramisu and rated it a 4/5. This is a small restaurant, well decorated with a nice vibe perfect for date night or special occasions. Make reservations if you decide to try it out.

    Octopus salad
    Debbie O.

    I love this restaurant for everything it is. Fresh food, small intimate dining space, and consistently delicious meals at affordable prices. On my most recent visit, I was devastated to learn that the octopus salad was no more. It was the best salad, perfect and balanced in every way. Service was spot on as one would expect. I look forward to returning.

    Appetizers
    Sophia S.

    The vibes are super cute and we loved the vodka pasta. It's a great place for drinks and girls night out. The service was good and the drinks were yummy too. I'd recommend the Caesar salad and the arancini!

    Tiramisu is exceptional.
    Gilbert G.

    Excellent neighborhood restaurant for authentic Italian! My colleague and I found this place through Yelp while attending a conference in mid-November 2025. Be sure make an online reservation in advance. On a Thursday evening, I was lucky to secure a 5:30pm table for two. Lots of pluses. First, the ambience of Gigi is cozy and quaint. Second, the service was outstanding as David came to fill our water glasses and check-in to make sure everything was OK. Third, the branzino was a delicious main course. My colleague enjoyed his chicken parm dish. But the highlight was the tiramisu dessert (which was a culinary gem). Do NOT skip the tiramisu - it's a superb way to end the meal. It's a little expensive, but given the high quality of dishes and service, I think it's good value. Also, because it's cozy, I would recommend this place for a small party of 2-4 people. Look forward to visiting this restaurant again if I'm near the Hynes Convention Center.

    Erika J.

    Was in town for a conference and really wanted pasta. I looked on Yelp and TikTok and GiGis popped up. It was only a 6 min walk from my hotel so I decided to give it a try. I arrived around 7:45 and was alone. I was told it was an hour wait. I regret not making the 8pm reservation that I saw was available. But nonetheless I decided to wait. After about 30 mins of waiting outside they offered me an outdoor table but I wanted to sit indoors. About 40 mins of waiting a seat at the bar opened up and they let me know and i sat there. I really wanted the lobster pasta I saw pictured about 5 months ago on Yelp but that was no longer on the menu so the bartender recommended the risotto al manzo(beef short rib risotto). It was really good. I usually don't finish all my food but I cleaned the plate! I will say the restaurant is TINY but it has a nice esthetic. You're definitely going to want to make reservations.

    Carpaccio
    Haneen S.

    I absolutely loved my experience at Gigi. From the moment we walked in, the decor set the tone. It was cute, cozy, and chic without feeling pretentious. Such a warm, inviting space. We started with the carpaccio, which was light, beautifully prepared, and perfectly balanced with arugula and shaved Parmesan. Simple, fresh, and delicious. For mains, we tried two specials and both were outstanding. The duck risotto was served on a bed of creamy, buttery risotto with the duck cooked to a perfect medium. The duck itself was rich and buttery, pairing incredibly well with the risotto. The lamb special was just as impressive...so tender it practically melted. It was served over mashed potatoes with amazingly cooked vegetables that complemented the lamb perfectly. The seasoning was light, letting the natural flavor of the lamb truly shine. Service was excellent as well. Matthew took great care of us and was clearly knowledgeable about the menu, which made the experience even better. Overall, a fantastic meal with great service in a beautiful space.

    Gabi Y.

    Cute little Italian restaurant. We came for my friends birthday and it was lovely. Our waiter was very friendly and personable! The arancini was chefs kiss! We split the ceaser and it was nice to start off with. The elderflower spritz was refreshing. My spaghetti scampi was good too and a lot of shrimp which was awesome. They even brought out a little birthday dessert for my friend. Hope we get to sit inside next time because it's so cute in there and it was kinda cold outside.

    Almost cramped, cozy interior.
    Sarah T.

    I flew into Boston airport and had one chance at an amazing meal in town before I left. I made a reservation for 6pm and it wasn't super busy when we arrived but got packed after we were seated. I am so glad I made the reservation. The service was amazing. It's obvious this place is Italian owned by the charming service and the amazing food. Our server didn't let our water glasses empty, and was very prompt and kind with everything else. We started with the bread, which is very obviously made in house. It was light and fluffy in the middle with perfectly chewy crust. I would bet it was made same day. Following that, we shared the bruschetta. It had a few more ingredients than I expected but I was pleasantly surprised at the depth of flavor they added. Avocados added creaminess, and jalapeno added a very nice pepper flavor with no spice. I got the rigatoni alla vodka and would 100% get it again. And again. It was a perfect blend of creamy richness and tangy tomato. I would have asked for lore bread to wipe up the rest of I could have finished it! The serving sizes are very decent. Maybe not enough to share one dish if you have a big appetite, but I don't think you could leave hungry. I saved the best for last. Really. It's so obvious the tiramisu is made in house. The decadent layers of espresso soaked tiramisu and mascarpone came together with the perfect ratios of flavor and texture. This is hands-down the best tiramisu I have ever tasted in my entire life. I highly recommend this place for locals and tourists alike. Now I have a reason to fly into Boston next time.

    Tiramisu
    Amy L.

    A great spot for dinner! My husband and I went to Gigi on a Friday night and had a great time. The cocktails were tasty, we enjoyed our food (we had the Risotto Al Manzo, Rigatoni alla Vodka, and Tiramisu), and our waiter Leo was also fantastic. We did wish the pasta was cooked just a touch longer but really enjoyed the flavor of the pastas. My husband's favorite dessert is tiramisu and he loved the one they had at Gigi.

    Ravioli al Manzo
    Haley M.

    My friend and I came here for some Italian food and definitely enjoyed ourselves. Upon arrival, we were seated pretty promptly. The entrance is a bit unclear because it says please wait to be seated but there isn't a host podium. After being seated, we were greeted by our server pretty quickly. For appetizers, we ordered the meatballs (polpette) and calamari. My friend sent the calamari back because it was a bit chewy and wasn't fried the way we anticipated (it was a pretty light fry). We also ordered Caesar salads but our waiter informed us that the salads are kinda big (they really weren't). I wish I would've ordered one anyway, but as an entree I got the ravioli al manzo which was delicious but served lukewarm. My friend ordered the rigatoni allá vodka. Her dish was delicious and hot. Overall, the dining experience was nice, the vibes inside were lively and the decor really went cohesively with the aesthetic. Also, the server took the calamari back with no questions and comped it from the bill. I'd recommend this restaurant and I would return

    Arancini
    Meghan L.

    I dined here for my birthday. The place is cozy and lively. Our waiter, Leo was very tentative, kind, and has a sense of humor. I had a glass of white (Vermentino) to pair with my meals. It was light and crispy. For food my bf and I shared: Arancini--Crispy on the outside. Inside was filled with rice, meat and cheese You can really taste the cheese and the marinara sauce was perfect. Cozze--Our favorite appetizer! Mussels cooked in white wine sauce. It comes with bread so you can dip in the sauce at the end. Risotto all'Aragosta--Think of creamy tomato risotto with lobster. There are corns at the bottom to add a hint of sweetness. When eating you should make sure to mix or scoop all the way to the bottom. We asked for extra cheese and personally I thought it made it way better and less bland. This was my bf's favorite entree. Campanelle alla Boscaiola--If you like white wine sauce you will love this. A white wine mushroom pasta. Super flavorful. This was my favorite entree. For dessert we shared tiramisu. It was slightly cold but still so good. Between the two of us, this was plenty of food and we left full. I would like to come here again to try other dishes.

    Lorenzo K.

    I came here for dinner with my wife without a reservation. We were seated really quickly and the staff was very friendly. All the food was absolutely delicious. I'd certainly come back based on the fact that the food was all delicious and the staff provided stellar service.

    Rigatoni alla Vodka
    Gloria M.

    Started out strong with some table side bread which was great and quickly moved onto the Ceasar Salad. It had avocado in it which I thought was a bit unique but, added a really nice creaminess to the salad. Plus there was a great deal of cheese so this was a super solid ceasar. Bonus points because they served our Diet Coke out of a small glass bottle with a cup and lemon on the side, like a little wine carafe. As for the pasta, I would say it was good. Defiantly not the best pasta I've had in the city, nor the worst. I'd say it fell somewhere in the middle. The Rigatoni alla Vodka was solid, not spicy and had a good amount of sauce to pasta ratio. I am all for an al dente pasta however, I felt like it was 30 seconds to a minute under al dente and gave a little bit too firm of a bite for me. I heard the table next to us say the same as well. As for the Bucatini alla Carbonara, the pasta itself was delicious. I love love love bucatini and it tasted fresh. It tasted like they used Guanciale (which is my preference) however, the peices were really big which made for a super fatty bite which I did not love. All around it was a good dinner, just some minor qualms The service was fabulous and our waitress was super kind. The door let in ALOT of cold air every time it opened so maybe they could add like a curtain or something to combat that. It's also pretty annoying that they only allow reservations 24 hours in advance. Definitely makes it hard to plan. Not sure what the reasoning behind this is, maybe to keep it feeling elite? Unsure. Super cute interior, def a great girls night spot and the food was pretty good

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