Very nice restaurant with a large bar area. Decor is upscale and trendy. Located in an interesting and unique hotel. You can dress however you wish, but most people do dress very nicely. Food is delicious, but how could it not be with Lydia at the helm. She makes you feel in awe, just by her presence. The service is a perfect combination of attentive, yet not intrusive. A very enjoyable experience. read more

The interior and the service are both really good but the food is pretty mediocre. Came here with my friend on a Friday night and ordered two pastas, ravioli and gnocchi. Both were a little sweet and honestly not that impressive tasting. The tiramisu was alright. All of the food was not terrible but definitely not worth the price. The drinks were really strong so some may enjoy that and they were super accommodating when I asked for it to be a little less strong, which I appreciated. read more

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The atmosphere and location in the Liberty Hotel is excellent. Food is good, but I wouldn't say it was great for the price. Our waiter was super nice. However, after he described the charred spaghetti all' assassina in such a way that we all got really excited, when it came it wasn't anything special. We then felt like he could have sold us anything and that felt a wee bit disingenuous. Also, you have to order salads as additional side dishes. And the tiramisu was meh. I'd go back for the location and atmosphere, but I wouldn't rave over the food. read more

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. read more

Scampo - Bisque - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Consistently high quality and innovative menu choices make this an always fun food destination along with great wine selection and professional experienced wait staff. Great dining room also with roomy tables and space between them. Large bar as well for single diners or just a place to have a drink with friends. read more

I was here on recent early evening to meet up with two friends for a drink. Both these women are friends I've known for years as we worked together at the local nearby hospital. Two of us are now retired. I had not been back to Scampo since before the pandemic and it was good to be back to see the lovely and familiar space. As mentioned before, Scampo is housed inside the quite spectacular Liberty Hotel. The architecture of the hotel both inside and out is extraordinary. This one-time prison has found a new and exciting life in Boston. I am old enough to remember when this still a prison and you could often see inmates standing in front of the barred windows looking down at life below in Boston. The bartender we had the other night told us she was new but you couldn't tell as she served us kindly and expertly. One friend ordered some drink I hadn't heard of but this bartender knew exactly what she was wanted and was able to make the drink. I had wine. The 3rd friend ordered another cocktail that escapes me now. They have a selection of appetizers you can order at the bar; when we arrived dinner service at not begun but I know from the past that some people choose to eat dinner at the bar. It's a lively scene but a space in which it is still easy to hear each other unlike too many other places these days. You won't go wrong with any of the apps on the menu but I will recommend the classic pizza or the lobster pizza. Sharing a couple of those is divine. The naan is also delicious. We arrived just before 5pm and it was relatively quiet but very quickly filled up within the half hour. It seems this is still a post-work hot spot as it once was for the 3 of us. The cocktails are not inexpensive although on par with what one pays at a higher end place in Boston. There is also an extensive wine menu. The ambiance inside the bar/restaurant remains lovely. I am a fan of the big copper light pendants around the bar area. The 3 of us had a delightful time catching up with one another. Hearing post-pandemic stories from the one friend who is still working at the hospital reinforced how happy I am to be retired. I will say that working on-site in the hospital through the very frightening days early on in the pandemic was enough to push myself right out the door in mid-2021. There are things I miss though but not enough to wish I was back in the thick of things. The 3 of us will return in the coming weeks I am sure. The next time we plan to stay for dinner. Either way, drinks and an assortment of appetizers at the bar, or a full sit-down dinner at Scampo is still a good idea. You really can't go wrong here. Food, drink and ambiance are spot-on. read more

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. read more

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Shampoo has always been one of my favorite places in the liberty hotel. It is really a treat and good vibes here as well. Service is great and the food never fails. Definitely will be going here in the near future with friends read more

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. read more

Scampo - Gnocci - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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

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scampo is a beautiful restaurant located in the liberty hotel. mustafa was incredibly hospitable and kind. we started with pesto & breadsticks, and fried calamari. the pesto is absolutely delicious, although i would have preferred bread. the calamari tastes fresh and great portion. as for the pastas, i loved their carbonara, it was perfection, and the bolognese was just okay. their portions don't look huge but don't be fooled! they are extremely filling. pesto 10/10 calamari 10/10 carbonara 10/10 bolognese 6/10 loved scampo, highly recommended. no pics this time. ambiance: 5/5 food: 4.5/5 service: 5/5 scampo: 5/5 read more

I think this place is definitely worth a visit when you come to Boston. It is upscale dining and you can spend a pretty penny if you aren't careful but it's worth it for good authentic Italian food. I came here with family for a Saturday night. You do need to make reservations and they will charge per person who doesn't show. We were seated within a few minutes of arriving and I do recommend checking out the hotel as well it's really cool. Have a drink at alibi or clink if you want to start the evening and i highly recommend spending a good couple of hours for dinner. read more

DO NOT EAT HERE! Food horrible - raw swordfish arrived not with sides as advertised and tasteless. Had to return to kitchen. Dessert inedible. Bread charge for bread we never ordered but was placed on our table. Horrible service. Prices much too high for this food. Chef Lydia is resting on her laurels .. spotted her drinking at her own bar AT 7PM AT NIGHT WITH A BUSY RESTAURANT all whist food came out of the kitchen in sub par condition. Ridiculously unprofessional. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Scampo - Lobster pizza slice - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This spot is exceptional!! the ambiance is gorgeous and the food is even better! They have great gluten-free options for people who need it too. Our Waitress was fabulous and very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful. Dont snooze on the tiramisu read more

I had dinner at Scampo's a week before Christmas and more recently on January 12. The ambiance and service was good, but the food, on both occasions, was under par. Not sure what happened, Scampo's used to be great. I will not be returning as there a far better restaurants at Scampo's price point. read more

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. read more

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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... read more

Scampo - fully intact dead bee buried in my salad... this could be deadly for the wrong person - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Scampo - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food and ambiance were fantastic, but the best part was our server, Michael D. He was passionate about the menu. He made excellent recommendations. He made great conversation. Wonderful experience for two tired ladies from NH and St. Louis. 10/10. No notes. Also, the woman who took our reservation was lovely too. read more

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I took my wife there for our anniversary dinner and her favorite, Brandi Carlisle concert after. Had an exquisite bottle of Chianti with a thumbs up from our sommelier. Appetizers were fabulous, entrees were spectacular, desert was scrumptious, service was impeccable! Almost didn't realize they were there, but were when we needed something. A fantastic dining experience as we've come to expect from Lydia Shire. We were frequent diners at Biba back in the day, and she hasn't skipped a beat since. Highly recommended! read more

Scampo - Happy Wife - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Execution is getting very sloppy. They said they could do the pork chop medium rare, but it came well done. On their second try it was raw. The lamb shoulder chop came in two pieces. One was raw and the other was all sinew and fat. Cod had nice crispy skin one time, and soft skin the next. They forgot to put the mozzarella on the "mozzarella and prosciutto" plate. They don't seem to care anymore what comes out of the kitchen. What is happening to this place? read more

We had a very upsetting experience at your restaurant in Boston. When our toddler spilled a small amount of pasta on the tablecloth -- which is a completely normal thing for a child -- one of the waitresses made a disgusted face while clearing the table. It was extremely unprofessional and disrespectful. Another waiter witnessed this and simply said, "I know," instead of stepping in or apologizing. No one took responsibility or even tried to be kind. As parents, we felt humiliated and judged for something so minor. What's worse -- despite how uncomfortable we felt -- we still left more than a $50 tip out of principle. We always treat staff with respect, but this behavior was unacceptable. No family should be made to feel unwelcome because they have a child. Shame on your staff for their coldness and lack of empathy. read more

Fantastic! On an early Friday evening my wife and i escaped to Scampo - a quaint restaurant featuring amazing Italian food. The weather was superb on a September day we sat outside as we enjoyed our cocktails and wine. For starters, the "elephant ear walking" was something we've never seen before. Think of a large naan bread, shaped like an elephant ear but with pesto, sauce and cheese. Perfect starter! Main courses featured the Duck - so much flavor the tenderness literally melted in your mouth. Also, the pink swordfish - meaty and savory accompanied with crunchies and i have no idea what pasta but wow was it good! The service was absolutely excellent. Attended to every need, let us eat in peace yet checked on us timely in case we wanted something. For sure this is a place to visit. read more

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As always, it was fantastic. Went for second dinner after the Bruins and ate at the bar. Had the short rib pizza and gnocchi, both were great. Sleeper hit was the breadsticks and dip. The Special dessert with pistachio was wonderful. This place has never disappointed us. read more

Ordered pan seared red snapper with lobster risotto made with olive oil. Specifically asked for no butter, no cream, no sour cream, no cream fresh, etc. What I got. Very pretty presentation. But... risotto was made with butter and cream. Asparagus was grilled but burned and inedible. Fish was good but served skin up. It was presumably cooked in olive oil but it was floured. I flipped the fish over and squeegeed the fat off... ate the fish only. They brought more asparagus since the last one was burned... it came carbonized on one side. read more

Scampo - Ruined Asparagus. Part 2. - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Another A+ experience at Scampo. I still think it's one of the best Italian restaurants in Boston. The dishes are classic based yet have a modern flair. The chef/owner Lydia was lovely with my son last time we dined and it makes me love the restaurant all the more. Great food and great atmosphere. read more

I have been to Scampo twice, once for Thanksgiving in 2024 and then this month. The room is beautiful without being stuffy. Lovely warm yellows reminding me a bit of the southwest. The bar areas are really nice and very comfortable (there are two one overlooking the cooking area). Both times the service was friendly but very slow; at Thanksgiving it almost ruined our time. The meal at T-day was very good. Instead of turkey I had the pork chop. Amazing. Well marbled, crispy on the outside and flavorful, not the dry pork you usually find these days. The salad was simple but perfectly dressed. The cocktails were beautiful, tasty and ample. At our more recent time the service again was very slow. We sat a couple of times for 10-15 minutes, plates cleared waiting for our next course or for our server to notice that we were just sitting there. - The naan with Lydia's anchovy umami butter was only so-so, not what I'd expect from a dish described as having a lot of umami. - Caesar salad was delicious, crispy romaine and very tasty parmesan. - We got the carbonara and spaghetti with pork cracklings and red pepper. The pasta itself was excellent, fresh and cooked perfectly al dente. Both dishes needed to be better seasoned. Even a little salt and pepper would improve it. The cracklings were so so good - crispy but with melty pork belly once you bit into them; however, no hint of the red pepper used to describe the dish, which was really needed to cut the fat. The carbonara was good, not great - again needed seasoning. Note that the smaller portion sizes are quite ample. We did not get the pizza but the ones coming out of the open fire pizza oven looked great (although the lobster pizza must be on the menu for tourists - what a waste of lobster IMO). Next time we may sit at the bar area (I'd chose the one on the right as you walk in, rather than the one overlooking the cooking area) and have pizza and a glass of wine. read more

I just had the most delicious dinner at Scampo. The dining room is beautifully appointed with native brick walls of the old jail. The service was friendly and personal. The butter lettuce salad was beautifully presented and delicious. The carbonara was balanced with peas and guanciale and scallions in a creamy sauce. Delicious. I am returning to Boston next month and will dine here again! read more

the lobster pizza is amazing and lives up to the reputation! had an amazing entree and the whole place being a renovated jail ramps up the "cool" factor. Attentive service! definitely coming back for a cocktail and lobster pizza! read more

I have visited Scampo on a number of occasions and have never been disappointed. I sat at the bar both times, so can't quite comment on service at a table, but the bar service was good, no complaints. The drinks are fantastic, and I love their wine selection. The menu is interesting, but anything I have had here has been immaculate. The pasta servings are perfect for one person! Patrick's naan with prosciutto is phenomenal, so light and airy yet filling! A very unique appetizer or even dinner option! The ambience is very modern and sultry, and I will always love Scampo for a nice night out in the city. read more

Table wasn't ready as scheduled. Had to fit in our meal in one hour before a concert. Success! So hats off to our server. Had 2 cocktails and appetizers of arugula salad and tomatoes and mozzarella. Surprisingly - they had decent tomatoes - possibly heirlooms. Entrees were salmon and carbonara. Both well prepared and ample portions.. So a winner. Be prepared for a lively (read loud) atmosphere. Damages with tip was $160. read more

We booked a group dinner at Scampo as it was highly recommended and well located (we were staying in the Liberty Hotel). The event planner made things very easy for us, and they were prepared for us when we arrived. We started with passed appetizers in the Courtyard; the food was well prepared, the wine service was handled nicely, and the cocktail hour passed fast. We then adjourned to the dining room; we were given a semi-private space in a quiet corner of the restaurant. Assorted "Scampo breads" were set out; I was particularly fond of the prosciutto and fig pizza on a thin naan-like cruse. Although this is an Italian resto, they have a tandoor oven in the central kitchen, and the smoky taste of tandoor fired bread was apparent. I chose the shrimp Zuppa as my starter; it was a creamy red curry broth with minced shrimp dumplings. It was so good I could have bathed in it! My main was the fried soft shell crab over saffron/tomato risotto. The crab was properly crisp and expertly fried. The risotto had a great texture and fabulous in-season tomato flavor. For dessert, the fresh berry galette with a scoop of vanilla ice cream was perfect. The cost ran about $150/person with wine; a decent value for the quality of the food and service, and the fabulous flavors. Definitely recommended for a high end dinner experience in Boston. read more

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First time trying this place with a friend. We had made reservations on a Friday afternoon and showed up five minutes late due to traffic. Fortunately there were plenty of seats available so running late was not an issue. For appetizers, we shared the shrimp meatball soup, and the burrata salad. We were confused because we had only seen the soup and barely noticed a meatball on the side of the dish. Our waiter also pointed out that there was a meatball inside of the soup. We used bread to dip into the flavorful broth since the consistency was very watery. The burrata salad was with plain arugula and a mini flakey tart. I believe it would have benefitted from some sort of glaze as it lacked anything prominent. For entrées, my friend had the salmon while I had the Bolognese small portion. They offered the salmon as medium rare in which my friend requested medium instead. It was already tender and moist so I'm not sure how it would have been otherwise. The sautéed vegetables were well seasoned with a beet purée. I was happy I ordered the small portion as it was not what I was expecting. Like the burrata, the pasta was disappointing in how little flavor there really was. Service was exceptional but quality of food was lacking especially given the associated price tag. Unsure if it would be worth coming again. read more

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I've had delicious meals at Scampo many times but I must say my recent experience was lack luster due to the lack of vegetarian options. I opted for the ravioli which posted on the menu came with caviar butter and clams for $36. I understand it is not ideal to alter a dish but after asking to sub ravioli with the pomodoro sauce, I was shocked to see that I was still charged $36 for 4 raviolis. The staff is amazing and the meal was delicious but the cost of the meal was outrageous. To note the pomodoro pasta dish is $15 on the menu, apparently the 4 raviolis were a $19 up charge. Again, great restaurant and a fabulous staff but... read more

Pleasant ambience for a jail ;) Food was delicious: Italian with a twist. Staff was professional, and I look forward to return.

Kurt gave us top notch service! We enjoyed the tomato & basil pizza, and the calamari. Pizza was thin crust very filling. The calamari very fresh. Drinks were yummy! I ordered a refreshing grapefruit cocktail. Seating outside was perfect! read more

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