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    Scampo

    3.8 (715 reviews)
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    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Bisque

    Visited this restaurant for dinner and the atmosphere was chill! The food was yummy was my 1st time having squid in pasta, And I was delicious! The waitress was very kind and informative about the drinks, she even had the bartender customize my drink.

    Lobster and fresh chanterelles risotto
    Brooke T.

    Risotto was decent. It comes full of mushrooms and just a tiny piece of lobster, about the size of a nickel. It has a lot of flavor but the mushrooms tasted as if they weren't rinsed off enough. The pumpkin ravioli was amazing, it only had 4-6 per order which was not very much for the pricing. Sauce was flavorful and creamy. The Tuna tartare was decent but had a lot of cilantro. It was very over powering for someone who doesn't fair well with cilantro. The concord grape cocktail was good but not very strong. The gin was not potent and the grape flavor reminded me of my childhood. Its a nostalgic drink. Dessert was so good! The spiced apple filling was too sweet. The burrata was very small so if you are looking for a light appetizer this is it! Ambiance was ok. It was dark and romantic but very loud and crowded. It is not a good intimate restaurant and the sound bounces. We sat next to a group of very loud women. Everything was clean and well presented. Service was good. The server was kind of rude at times but thats to be expected in boston. Staff was very attentive. They do not do room charges.

    Gnocci
    Vitória S.

    We made a large group reservation for a bachelorette party and the service was excellent. We were seated on time, the staff was always checking in on us. Drinks and foods were delicious! Highly recommend the gnocci and the chocolate torta. The ambiance is great, on the quieter side, lower warmer lights, and beautiful decor.

    Vincent L.

    Scampo is one of my all time favorite places to visit. The food, ambiance and service is an experience is always on point.

    a plate of spaghetti with clams
    Emily N.

    My friends and I decided to visit Scampo on a Saturday afternoon. Although we made reservations, it wasn't needed at all. The food at the restaurant was alright. The spaghetti, in my opinion, was rather bland and very oily, but the crackling added a significant improvement. I think more seasoning would've been great for this dish. We were recommended to try the lobster pizza, which turned out to be underwhelming with not much flavor. I also found the pizza not cooked to my liking, as the sauce kept falling off my slices. The salmon was okay overall, but not exciting. On a positive note, the service was excellent. Our server was enthusiastic and attentive to our requests. The restaurant itself provided the perfect ambience for a date night, but I'm not sure if I'd return again.

    Lobster pizza slice
    Austin D.

    The menu was impeccable and everything we ordered was tasty, the lobster pizza delivered but is very filling while listed as an appetizer. The salmon was also great and melts in your mouth. Service and ambiance were both pleasant; a nice romantic destination.

    Trofie pesto pasta
    Megan Y.

    Made a reservation for Saturday night about a week in advance, and glad we did because it was a full house. Service was ok, not the most cordial but got the job done. Onto the food: The breadsticks and pesto they give in the beginning are pretty good! We got the lobster pizza to share, and I was expecting it to be on the oilier side but it was great! We also got the tempura green beans, trofie pesto pasta, and pork chop. Green beans: the beans themselves were great-the dipping sauces were both a bit too far on either side for us, the mayo one was on the blander side and the ponzu one was pretty salty, but combined it was good! Trofie: dank. Great homemade pasta, and the lobster sausage was super good. Pork chop: my partner enjoyed it, but I personally thought it was on the fatty side. All in all, pretty decent meal and nice ambience, but a little bit to be missed here and there.

    fully intact dead bee buried in my salad... this could be deadly for the wrong person
    Kali O.

    I debated posting this but after some back and forth it seemed necessary to share since this could've been really bad for the wrong person... I attended for a multi day event and our table was served about 20-30 mins after everyone else's table for reasons unclear. They were so behind, now mind you, there was only three basic courses and this is how they went. Course 1: Salad... this salad had a FULLY INTACT BEE tossed into the salad. This could've literally killed someone had they eaten it, this is also strange because there weren't bees flying around so no one would've known what was going on.... I almost ate it if I hadn't stirred it up, I wouldn't have seen it buried in my salad which was terrifying and traumatizing at the same time. I couldn't get the servers attention so I went inside to let them know and their solution? To bring me a new salad. lol talk about a ruined appetite. Course 2: Fish.... Couldn't hardly eat any of it because of the salad and the little I did have was pretty mushy. Course 3: Dessert.... Served in a to go container because they were running behind. Basically, if you're planning an event or nice dinner I would recommend considering other options. I let management know again after the event and they "apologized" and offered a small token of apology in the form of a future credit, but not even enough to reorder my original meal... If you're like me, I don't want to have to spend money at a place I didn't enjoy in the first place. What a missed opportunity to resolve this. I would've hoped this was handled better by scampo...

    Lobster Fried Rice and Haddock
    Arielle D.

    Scampo in Boston hits the mark with its lobster pizza and lobster fried rice--absolutely top tier. The Paper Plane cocktail? Solid. Yet, the haddock lacked seasoning, and was very bland. The staff was exceptional. Their warmth and attentiveness elevated the experience. As for the ambiance? Spot on--inviting and stylish. While the haddock missed the mark, the lobster dishes and overall vibe make Scampo a must-visit.

    Lambrusco Grasparossa, Cleto Chiarli
    Dody E.

    You're reading to know about the food. I'm here to tell you it's good but not great for the price. We ordered three dishes: classic pizza (yummy, unique twist on the thin crust - very much like a cracker crust)... handmade ravioli (good pasta but the sauce and toppings were not good - extremely oily, lacking in flavor and dynamism)... and the thinned lamb (meat was cooked well but lacked flavor and toppings were average)... For dessert we had the tiramisu - it's unique but tasted great.... At the price point, you expect top notch dishes and service. Went here for a very special birthday boy's evening. We were seated very awkwardly as 2 people at a table for 4, which would have been fine but the problem was it was a very awkward place to put a table in. So the ambiance looked great, but the fungshwei (I can't spell it) was off for us. The service was alright but again not top notch for the price point and we felt rushed out. 3 stars, easy choice. I might come back if I hear they improve.

    Kim P.

    Honestly it was not a memorable dining experience. The service was good. The ambiance was excellent but the actually food was mediocre. I was so excited to dine here but the food was not remarkable. The food presentation was ok but it lacked flavor and zest. Boston truly has a dynamic food scene, so we won't return anytime soon.

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