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    Rino's Place

    4.2 (1.2k reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Specials 4-14-26
    Tom H.

    Stumbled upon this quaint, corner Italian joint in the heart of East Boston. All female staff, w/ that wonderful Boston accent and super friendly. Large menu, hard to grip up when I was rolling solo. But they helped me through it. Tiny place, top notch service and huge portions. All done right. A repeat for me.

    Calamari
    Rav H.

    Large portions and great food. Highly recommend getting the calamari. I ordered rhe lobster ravioli and was surprised by the large portions. The service was quick, although they wont seat you until you havw youe whole party. On a wednesday night it was quite empty. No parking. Good vibes, very mom-n-pop.

    Ravioli with a meatball.
    Dave G.

    This is my favorite Italian place I've ever been to. Rino's is a humble hole in the wall that rivals any upscale eatery. The food is made with generations of expertise and dedication. I am glad that this chef serves East Boston at affordable prices and consistent quality. The raviolis are my favorite plate of food I can buy at any restaurant. The wait staff is very kind and serves with professionalism and effectiveness. I've gone well out of my way to eat here. If I'm in Boston, I'm trying to go to Rino's. God bless.

    risotto, baby octopus and new zealand mussels, bolognese
    Helen V.

    This place was recommended by a lady at the airport who told us all the celebrities come to this restaurant when they're in town. However, our experience was different than expected. Once seated, the utensils and glasses were a bit dirty so we asked for other ones. Our server told us each person has to order a dish but when the food came out, the portions were HUGE. The food smelled delicious, but I could only eat a couple bites with how salty it was.

    Scallop seafood pasta dish
    Joseph P.

    Awesome restaurant. Great food huge portions. You will wait for seating but it's worth it. You will decently bring home food.

    Pasta Al Forno
    Mark L.

    Warning - HUGE portion. 1 plate of pasta easily share with two. The pasta was excellent but if you take it home and reheat, the texture was not as good. Fried calamari was excellent. Not too oily and the battered is light and crunchy. Flavored well. The pickled chili was delighted and I don't eat chili. Pasta Al Forno was very good. Meat balls were ok. Home made linguine with clams. Best dishes imo because it's not as heavy as the others. Risotto with scallops - excellent and very fresh scallops but it's on the heavy side because of the buttery sauce. Rack of lamb - delicious. Not gamey. Great sauce. Lemoncello cake was good. Refreshing lemon taste.

    Monika B.

    Tucked into a corner is this unsuspecting cozy Italian restaurant. We didn't pick this location knowing it had been featured on TV. So color us surprised when we sat down and saw a poster stating diners, drive ins, and dives had been there. We showed up at 1130 and were quickly seated. I should mention their site says they only do lunch hours on Friday. My son ordered the chicken parmigiana and I ordered the lobster ravioli. My dish was the star on the table. It had so much flavor and maintained a tender lobster. My son's dish was really good. The only wish was that the cutlet had a bit more flavor. Personal preference of course needs to be noted there. The service was speedy and attentive.

    Lobster  Ravioli
    Michael G.

    OTC OFF THE CHARTS Unreal Lobster Ravioli best anywhere in the world Bruschetta Calamari shrimp scampi apps superb Gnocchi Chicken Parm Marsala amazing DONT MISS THIS LICAL EAST BOSTON PLACE featured on DDD show Cash only super reasonable

    Fried Eggplant stack in pesto sauce
    Jen H.

    This place has been on my Boston bucket list for a long time and my only regret is not coming sooner! We got there around 2:20PM on Saturday and were the second party in line. Doors opened promptly at 3 and we were seated right away. The restaurant itself is quite small, having only a handful of tables. Service was extremely attentive and I always appreciate restaurants that keep a bottle of water on the table. A cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese served before your entrees arrive is chefs kiss. The menu was diverse and they had plenty of specials as well. I liked the options to have half portion appetizers, so we could still try a few things before our entrees. Portions were generous and everything came out piping hot. A quick walk from the blue line and looking for an excuse to come back soon!

    Taylor Z.

    American Italian at its best. Family owned, great service, massive portions, I mean not much else to say. It's a quaint place and they don't rush you thru your meal so there maybe a wait but it's worth it. You'll have enough pasta for the whole week. Lobster ravioli was made with love.

    Caprese
    Randy L.

    This is a unique family owned restaurant. They allow you to bring in gluten-free pasta and they will make it with any other dishes. I tried to sneak garlic bread in, but they wouldn't bake that. I tried the linguine and clam sauce was outstanding. The anti pasta platter was amazing. The Caprese salad was good. You need to go try this place overall we give it five stars. Service was good and the atmosphere is great. Get there early. It fills up fast.

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    Always loved this place for years nothings chsnged , food is always delicious and service is always friendly

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    3 months ago

    Fantastic experience, definitely worth the wait. Service was beyond excellent we will back!

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    I read that no reservations. You need to place your name on the list. Can I request a time or is seating determined by place on the list?

    Hi! Correct we do not take reservations! We open at 3:00 Monday thru Saturday! As long as your name is on the list (you must add your name to the waitlist in person) by 8:45 you will be seated! Our waitlist does not start until we have a wait. All… Read more

    Do they have parking?

    Nooooooo. And no valet. It's smack dab in a residential neighborhood. Resident parking. You have to look and search for a spot. Good luck.

    Have they reopened for indoor dining?

    Yes

    Do they have anything that can be prepared gluten free?

    What is the parking situation? East Boston has always been a tough place to park

    Never had trouble parking---another hint is to go EARLY, or off hours. The two hour limit is more than adequate. They are very happy to turn tables quickly. Not a place to linger, though I have never felt rushed.

    Noticed on the menu it states "No splitting of orders", does that mean my husband and I can't eat off each other's plates? I've seen conflicting info in the reviews.

    No, these people are super cooperative about your sharing EACH OTHER'S food, they just don't want you splitting one Chicken Parmigiana 6 ways---their servings are GARGANTUAN, but they have a right to fill seats (which are often scarce) with people… Read more

    Do they have a bar you can eat at?

    They do not have a bar. In fact, you can only order beer and wine at dinner; no booze.

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