very much a no frills restaurant but the pasta was awesome. good bread and olive oil brought to the table and loved the gnocchi sorrentina and penne with pesto read more

Wow this is literally the worst italian restaurant I have ever been to in my life! Service was insanely slow and just ridiculous but the food took it to a whole low new level it was nasty I mean super super nasty read more

Pagliucas - Worst food - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We were here for the World Cup & used Saturday as the only day to go get what we hoped was a nicer meal outside of pub food etc. There were lots of locals inside this small spot some we figured it would be good. It took 20 minutes for our glass of wine to come. & an hour to get out entree. My husband actually had to get up to remind the one waitress that we had ordered a drink to finally get it. We ordered spaghetti meatball & shrimp spaghetti dish. This was around 3 pm & we had not eaten all day. Even this hungry we both took a couple of small bites but couldn't eat anymore. The meatball smelled like cheap dog food. The sauce was visibly full of water & the pasta & shrimp severely overcooked. We asked for the check l. Told the waitress it was the worst pasta we had ever had (clearly we left the plates completely full & paid the $130 and left.) No apology no offer to re cook or even take a tiny bit off the bill. I wouldn't send my worst enemy to this place. read more

Pagliucas - Shrimp Fra Diavolo - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food was so delicious- homemade cavatelli 10/10!! Service was lovely, attentive, kind and went above expectations! read more

Pagliucas - Homemade Cavatelli (subbed instead of Ziti) Chicken and Broccoli - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Pagliucas was recommended to us by my coworker who grew up in Boston and still has family out here. We were NOT disappointed. My husband and I both got the house made pasta. I ordered it with the Cacio de Pepe and my husband got the Bolognese. Both were fantastic! I also ordered a sangria that was perfect with my meal. Also the bread with olive oil was perfect!!!! We were sat right at the window which made for a perfect ambiance. Perfect weather, people watching. Would come back here again! read more

Pagliucas - Cacio de Pepe and Pasta Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The best items on the menu are the appetizer meatballs since they are large. They come with super soft and fresh ricotta. The next best item is the chicken with potatoes and vegetables. The chicken is well seasoned and the vegetables are steamed to a nice soft consistency. I liked my cacio e pepe since I could customize the pasta to angel hair pasta and the dish was not too buttery. It came in a pan which I thought was cute. The side of spaghetti my boyfriend ordered was too watery and the pasta was too thick. read more

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We stopped here for dinner hoping for some good Italian food in Boston's famous neighborhood. Unfortunately this spot was a total miss. I would not recommend if you want good food. We were seated downstairs and got a few appetizers to start. They were tiny. For dinner we got various entrees as we were a party of 5. The food was mediocre at best. My husband's pasta was awful and flavorless. It had no seasoning whatsoever, just lots of oil. Would not recommend. read more

Pagliucas - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Nice people but the food was not good I'm sorry- especially for the North End. Would recommend spending your $ elsewhere.

Came here for some drinks and an app while we were waiting for a dinner reservation in the area. The restaurant is very inviting and the staff are so kind and attentive. We got a couple of lemon drops, which were strong and pleasantly tart. We also split a plate of meatballs. I felt like the sauce was lacking a bit in flavor, but the meatballs themselves were very tender and perfectly cooked. read more

Pagliucas - Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ambulance: A cute restaurant with old style Italian menu, playing old time Italian music. A bit quieter than the neighboring restaurants Food: Traditional Italian menu. We had the lobster ravioli, gnocchi with pink sauce, tripe with red sauce. We had glasses of Rustico Chianti and Baby Super Tuscany. All delicious. Service: Friendly and attentive. Water was filled frequently, they brought out more bread baskets when finished. read more

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The food here is AMAZING!!! I can't believe that all of the reviews aren't 5-star. A tour guide from the neighborhood suggested Pagliucas. We were not disappointed AT ALL. Everything tasted homemade. The shrimp al limencello is the thing that dreams are made of. The staff is equally incredible. read more

The chicken broccoli ziti was very tasty, I wish it was more al dente though. The buratta appetizer was good. My friend enjoyed her chicken parmesan. The waiter was very nice. read more

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It's not the same Pagliucas that we frequented years ago. The quality of the food is not on par with the past, nor the service. First the service, it was certainly friendly but inconsistent. It took some time between visits by the server to get new drinks and such. In the past, it was a good go to place for southern Italian. The previous visit, I got the Cioppino, which was disappointing. This time, I chose the pork chops with peppers and potatoes. The pork chops were thin and not browned or crusty as you would expect them. The peppers were fine and the potatoes are crispy, but it just lacked flavor. My benchmark for this is an Italian restaurant in Newark New Jersey. This wasn't even close. For an appetizer, we had the prosciutto and it was - not very generous. My daughter had the chicken with lemon parentheses (or isn't that chicken piccata?) that was generous with three chicken fillets. Sautéed well with capers on top of spaghetti. It was tasty. One of the things I look at for great restaurant execution, or not hitting the bar is the cleanliness of the restrooms. Just not where it should be. I don't know if the management or ownership changed. There wasn't a manager present overseeing or checking in with people. That's the third time we've been to the restaurant without that presence. I might be a little generous with three stars. I'm so disappointed. I used to love this restaurant , it was unpretentious with just great quality food. read more

Pagliucas - Chicken with Lemon Sauce - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Lunch to try a new N End Italian restaurant and we left satisfied with our selections pasta with garlic and oil complimented with fresh mushrooms. The service was efficient and friendly. Burrata is a must with prosciutto, which could have been sliced a bit thinner. An affordable menu compared to other places in this section of Boston. Love the old pics on the brick walls, creating a sense of nostalgia. We will return!!! read more

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We have been coming 35+ years Best chicken parm and eggplant parm in the state Third generation is as hard working as their parents read more

My significant other and I came here for a later dinner on Valentine's day. Before getting into the review just note that we did take into consideration the day/how busy they were. Our reservation was for 9:45, but we arrived at 9:30 and were seated immediately. We were done and out the door by 10:10 pm (probably the fastest date we've ever had). The restaurant was packed and had heart balloons on the back of some chairs. It's a small spot with some Italian pictures around. We were given bread that was cold with dipping oil that was good. We started with the stuffed zucchini flowers. This appetizer was probably one of the worst dishes i've ever had at a restaurant. Five minutes after ordering it was in front of us. It was two stuffed zucchinis with the smallest dollop of ricotta and a little bit of sauce. It was foul - cutting into it, it was grey. It oozed with too much cheese and tasted like it should have been thrown out a year ago. The quality and quantity were definitely not worth $18. After the appetizer we were a bit worried about our entrees, manicotti and fettuccine alfredo. Our entrees came quickly after the appetizer, within minutes. The manicotti didn't look like traditional manicotti and it was awful. It was layers of pasta dough with a ridiculous amount of cheese (not stuffed with ricotta). There were two of them and I only had most of one because I was starving. As for the fettuccine alfredo it tasted like one of those stovetop packs from the store except worse. It was beyond bland and had no flavor. This was by far the worst food we've had while living in Boston and especially for the North End. The one positive I would highlight is that the drinks are a heavy pour. As for the service, as stated before we were in and out very quickly. Our waitress was attentive. While looking around the restaurant we did notice that a lot of people were not finishing their meals and other meals looked bland. This is a review I really wish I took pictures for, but we wouldn't come back to try anything else. read more

From The lights hanging outside to the chaos and ambiance inside. This was an authentic little Italian family restaurant. We had fun people watching, and being in a family atmosphere. Large portions of food! Decent prices. The service was wonderful, even though very busy inside. If your looking for a quiet romantic dinner- this is not the place. But if your wanting to meet friends and catch up , or even a large group of friends! read more

Pagliucas - Bolognese Sauce - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Staff and Service: - Small restaurant with a few folks working - Service was good overall, but it was difficult to get their attention a couple times even though it wasn't loud in the restaurant Food and Drinks: - Gnocchi Sorentina: flavorful, soft, saucy, cheesy - Arrabiata Ziti: was hoping this would be spicier with the Arrabiata sauce, but it was still delicious - Meatball with ricotta: two big meatballs that we split with four people. Good flavor and the fresh ricotta added a nice touch - Margarita: flavorful with a citrus / almond flavor to it Miscellaneous: - They take reservations - we made one for 6:30pm on a Thursday, but we didn't need it. Started to get busier around 7:15pm read more

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Very nice waitress Mariah. Food was average. I had the bolognese sauce, flavor was good but it didn't seem to have any meat in it & was a bit runny - atmosphere was nice. Went about 2:30 so got food fast as not real busy. This place was good, but not great, so if I did another trip to Boston I would pry give another Italian place try. read more

Pagliucas - Spaghetti with bolognese sauce - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a cute & cozy family restaurant. I went on a Friday night with some friends and it was quite busy. However, the staff was very nice and accommodating and sat us quickly. I can't comment on any entrees, as I only had an expresso martini and tiramisu, and both were delicious. The tiramisu tasted just as good as the more popular bakeries in the North End. I'll definitely go back for a meal. read more

Pagliucas - Expresso Martini - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We went here from a Boston local recommendation even with the 3 star reviews here. My husband and I shared a salad. The only thing lacking was we are used to mixed greens and not iceberg. However that seems to be a thing here. Spaghetti and meatballs was great and so was the gnocchi in a pinks sauce. The Chianti went well with both our meals as recommended by our waiter. The service was timely and nice. read more

Went for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend - reasonable prices for the north end, and delicious homemade pasta. Our waitress was very friendly. The bread was good but would be better if it was warmer. The homemade pasta was the best. An older place with the older vibes and a hand written check - loved that feel though! read more

Pagliucas - Homemade Cavatelli cacio e pepe and Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here for a friends birthday, I understand how busy Saturday nights are in the North end. It was incredibly packed and wait time was insane, our party had a reservation for 7:15 pm and we didn't get sat till a lottle after 8. Sat at a dirty table with old food, water cups, and stains on table mats. Drinks and food took almost an hour to come out, i ordered the Cacio e Pepe and it came out basically as buttered noodles with parmesan. Very bland not impressive, quite disappointing. My friends dishes were watery or tasted very blah. One of the servers was trying to pack another party near us and was carrying tables over half of my tables heads as we were eating. Not very much of an exciting night and a bit of a let down. read more

5pm on a Sat nite decided to roll the dice and try a new place. Tresca was jammed so we randomly tried here. Hostess said we could walk right in ...table for 4. Bread with a garlic and olive oil dip. I love garlic but this was absolutely loaded with it. I could taste it an hr later. No apps tonite Entrees we're a shrimp FraDiavolo with homemade Fusilli. Was tasty. Shrimp a tad over cooked. Chicken parm ,I'm told was good. Chicken Limone with a side dish of angel hair and a nice marinara sauce was very good. Chicken sliced thin like it should be. While there, a local Older gentleman was playing the accordion. He played whatever you wanted. I asked for ole Solo Mio and Che La Luna. He added a nice touch to the evening. read more

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We ate here on our trip to Boston out of process of elimination because no other restaurant could accommodate a party of seven and all restaurants were very busy in little Italy. We saw the poor reviews before entering, but had no choice as we were hungry, I will start off by saying most reviews are accurate. Nothing great about this restaurant and nothing really horrible, besides the gnats and bugs inside the restaurant. The food was just ok and nothing to talk about. The place is tiny as most places in this area but it just didn't feel clean and up kept. I would not recommend this restaurant, especially if you don't live in this area. read more

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Nice, cozy restaurant. We came here because a friend posted good comments about it. We came at a good time, they say us down right away. The staff is busy but attentive. Our order came out right away, and the portion are just right not to small or to large. There's a lot places in these neighborhood (little Italy, north end) to try, but I'm glad we came here. I recommend trying it. read more

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Good value for the North End. Service is well paced and gracious. The flavored olive oil for dipping bread is delicious. Wine is a generous pour. Menu has all the standards and tastes homey. read more

Pagliucas - Clam Sauce - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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When it comes to dining in the North End, I'm not particularly worried about the star-rating of any Italian restaurant. I figure anyplace that isn't too good isn't going to last long. Local friends had dined here previously and enjoyed it, so we were fine coming here, and the food and experience were quite enjoyable. The antipasto platter with which we started set the bar pretty high for the evening. With everything on it, it can be quite filling for a small group but just right for a medium group. We almost had to resort to using our utensils as weapons of combat as we fought for those delicious red peppers - they were, for us, the stars of the dish. My entree, Chicken Felix, is I guess their take on Chicken Francese. The chicken was moist and tender. I'm not sure if you can get a choice of pastas with it, I wasn't asked and I didn't think to ask, but I was fine with the ziti. I've noticed that the entrees on their website don't match the current menu, so use that for an idea of what's offered, but expect some different options on the current menu (such as the Chicken Felix, for example), and pay close attention the evening's specials too. Service was great also, we were well attended and everything came out very quickly. I'd certainly visit again. read more

Pagliucas - The red peppers were my favorite part of this platter. - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I came here on a Sunday evening when visiting Boston. Everyone told us we had to go to little Italy for some great Italian food so we listened. We didn't make a reservation anywhere, so we tried a couple of places that couldn't get us in, but finally we found this restaurant and they could seat us right away. I'm so glad we found this place because their lobster ravioli was to die for! We even enjoyed a nice bottle of champagne with our meals. The place was very cute and cozy, and the staff was very friendly. I definitely recommend this restaurant in Little Italy! read more

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Swindled!!! I was charged 2 meals for 2 meatballs, linguine, and 1 tbsp of ricotta-$39.99!!! I brought the error to the waitress and she said I got an appetizer and a meal. I ordered it as one- it came out as one. Be careful! Any restaurant that purposefully screws you id NOT a good restaurant. Wish I stuck with my original thought to go to Lucca!! read more

Tried this place tonight as there were lines everywhere else. Great choice! Started with an anti-pasti loaded with great cheeses, salami, prosciutto and artichoke... delicious. Had the seafood special. Clams, mussels, squid over linguini fra diavolo. Great portion (left a bit behind. Stuffed!). Service was great. Maria was attentive and had great suggestions. Priced right even with a bottle of wine! Will be back. read more

My favorite restaurant !!! The staff is amazing...It is so well priced. I feel like I'm in Italy while I'm there

The food was delicious, the waitress attentive and kind, and the ambiance perfect! We were sat next to the window and it was such a beautiful day. The ravioli was ahhhmazing. The sauce was delicious. Only problem was that I ate too much! read more

We stopped in here yesterday afternoon to take a break from shopping and had a great lunch! They brought over 2 baskets of soft bread with olive oil and our waitress also gave us butter for the kiddos. The meatballs with ricotta came with 2 large meatballs and was perfect with the Caesar salad. The kids enjoyed the lobster ravioli (4 large ones), shrimp scampi, pasta marinara, and lamb chops. They were VERY accommodating!!! My daughter asked for chocolate milk which came a little later than the other drinks and the waitress said "we ran out of milk so they ran out to the store to get some!" My nephew's lamb chops came over arugula but she brought him a side of pasta with sauce at no charge and without being asked. It was just very thoughtful and I think they went above and beyond! Great service and I'd definitely go back next time we're in the North End! read more

Pagliucas - Lamb chops - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Fast and friendly service! I ordered the lobster ravioli and loved it. The bread and dipping oil were also great! Would definitely recommend! read more

Never disappoints! Great vibe, great service and excellent food! Tripe for me and Chicken Campagna for my wife. Delizioso! read more

Pagliucas - Chicken Campagna - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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IMO how you're received upon entering a restaurant can set the course for the night. The hostess was not rude but she definitely was not engaging nor appeared to be interested in a light greeting chat. Her first words to me were "Hello, how many?" We told her 3 and her immediate response was "Wait." We have dined here many times in the past. Within the last year when we dined here the food was sub par. Specifically the (Lemon Chicken) was like shoe leather. I struggled to cut it much less chew and digest it. Completely dissatisfied. Fast forward roughly another year and I thought, every restaurant can have an off day so let's give it another try. To be consistent I ordered the Lemon Chicken once more. The breast meat was not as tough as last time but it wasn't juicy or tender. Another observation was that the Olive oil, served with bread prior to our meal, lacked flavor and tasted "light." The bolognese (sp?) was basically marina with ground up beef. The red sauces were also lacking flavor. The order of succession with the waitstaff and the scope of what they should do seemed off. I can appreciate other waitstaff checking in on our meals, but our waitress checked up on our level of satisfaction when our meals were almost done. She was pleasant but... The level of service was lacking in other areas as well. There were multiple times when we tried to flag down any of the weight staff and we weren't acknowledged. It bears worth mentioning that it was not crowded when we first got there and it wasn't filled to capacity when we left either. So why this dining experience (including the food) couldn't have been better stumps me. One of the gentlemen in our party seemed to almost constantly be ignored when he would put in a polite request. I would follow up his request with an "excuse me" and lifting my arm to get attention and my efforts also went unnoticed. I realize that everything has gone up which forces menu prices to rise. But I have to wonder if they're acquiring their food from a lower grade supplier. To have the same meal nearly a year apart with almost the same below standard quality is disappointing. Unfortunately, in my book 2 strikes you're out so sadly we won't be returning here again. I won't suggest other Italian Restaurants but there are several to choose from within very close proximity. read more

This is definitely my favorite authentic Italian restaurant in the North End! From the minute you walk thru the door, you can feel the relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The service is excellent, and the staff is welcoming and very attentive to every detail of your dining experience. The food is absolutely delicious, prepared and presented perfectly. There is something for everyone, especially a fish lover like me. The stuffed salmon was done to perfection, with broccoli spears in a light olive oil and garlic marinade. The lemon chicken with linguine in a light lemon sauce was amazingly delicious and perfectly balanced. Don't pass thru the North End without stoping in to Pagliuca's for lunch or dinner. You won't be disappointed, trust me! read more

The food was OK. The service was OK. It was tucked off the main street (Hanover) and not very busy. There were lines at most other restaurants in the area, but maybe those places are more than just OK. I just expected more from a place that has been around a while (maybe that's the issue?) in the "famous" North End of Boston. read more

When I read that Zagat gave it 4.5 I was sure it's a great choice. The servers were friendly but the food was bad. We were reading about the homey food and praises about the marinara sauce. Save yourself the calories, the money and don't eat here. The calamari was the only ok dish. The sauces were nothing special. The pasta was over cooked. The artichoke not good. There are so so many Italian places all around here but this place is definitely not worth it. We didn't even bother returning the food. Just don't come here. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because the servers were friendly. read more

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