Cozy little Italian restaurant in Boston. We came to Boston early on our road trip with the sole purpose of eating dinner here and was very glad we got there early, as there was already a line forming by restaurant open. The combination of it being limited seating (it holds less than 20 people) and being a popular spot makes it quite hard to get in without a long wait, so I would recommend right when it opens. Food wise, we got the Squid Ink Pasta and Calamari. The calamari was the perfect combination of crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside, which I find a lot of restaurants don't do a great job of doing. The squid ink pasta was also delicious and on par with any quality Italian restaurants in NYC. I would come back again if I'm ever in the Boston area and want a nice Italian restaurant. Also this place is CASH ONLY so be prepared before coming. read more

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A small hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant. The locals recommended we stop by here for lunch while visiting Boston and it was well worth it! The kitchen is right next to the dining area so you can watch the chef in action. All the dishes were flavorful but I'd say my top dish was the clam pasta. The Monkfish Marsala does have a sweet taste to it and a nice aroma. We definitely came out of there fully stuffed and likely will come back in the future! Be aware that they take cash only. read more

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Wow - another home run meal! Today was the third time we've been to the Daily Catch on Hanover in the last 10 years. This time we brought another couple with us. We arrived well before opening time to ensure we could get a table. We were the first ones in and we chose the 4-top right across from the kitchen prep table. We are able to watch the cook breakdown the fresh lobster and get things prepared for lunch service. The Asian man that was doing the food prep and meal cooking was a machine. So fast and precise. I really enjoyed watching him as well as the server / mgr take care of taking and delivering orders and everything else. Our group of four ordered as follows: - Shrimp, Scallops and Broccoli with Linguini in a Red sauce plus extra Garlic - Shrimp and Calamari with Linguini in a White (Scampi-like) sauce - Scallops with Linguini in a Red sauce - Littleneck Clams in a White (Scampi-like) sauce - Stuffed Calamari appetizer To a person, we enjoyed our meals. Both meals the white sauce felt it was a bit heavy on the white wine in the sauce. I can't wait until the next time we return to Boston - mostly for the food! read more

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We did not eat inside the restaurant itself, but we did do the takeout menu as we did not want to sit down and eat. Was not the full menu but had a lot of things we wanted to try. The people were kind and friendly. We ordered the 1. Ink Pasta 2. Clam Chowder Both were really good and price was worth it. It may not look much, but it does fill you up. It does cost quite a bit, but definitely worth the money. We got the food really quick as well. The pasta was nice and warm and full of butter. I like the chowder too even though it did give me lots of gas. read more

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Ambiance: The restaurant is lively but very small, so be prepared for a line that can get pretty long. Seating is first-come, first-served, and it's cash only. Calamari Meatballs: An interesting dish, though not my favorite. The flavor had a bit of a strange aftertaste, but the sauce was light and tasty. It comes with two regular-sized meatballs, so it's more of a starter than a entree. Lobster Fra Diavolo: Fantastic! Generous portions of seafood and pasta, with the lobster cooked perfectly (soft, buttery, and delicious). The other seafood was also very fresh, and the sauce had just the right amount of spice. read more

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It's a small, cash only restaurant. I came on a Monday afternoon. Tourists were coming in. The server was nice and friendly. The pasta was served in the pan. It was good but not memorable. They serve a little bread with EVOO. Portion was generous. read more

The Daily Catch - Shrimp & Scallop Broccoli in Red Sauce - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This an absolute must stop if you are in the Boston area. The best lobster rolls are here! Jeff and Adrian took good care of us. We will be back. read more

The Daily Catch might be my favorite restaurant in Boston. I've been to the North End twice, and both times I ended up eating here. First off, the bread they give as an appetizer is really good with the olive oil and vinegar. But the star of the show is definitely the Black Pasta Aglio Olio. It's made with squid ink pasta, which gives it that black color, and it's tossed in garlic, olive oil, and parsley. The pasta has this nice chewy texture, and the little pieces of calamari add a subtle seafood flavor. It looks so simple, yet it's incredibly addicting. The Shrimp, Scallop, Broccoli & Linguine was also delicious, especially those whole pieces of scallop. I'm already waiting for my next excuse to go back again. read more

The Daily Catch - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I loved the black pasta aglio olio, the intense savoriness and garlic was superb. The lobster pasta was also excellent with a wide assortment of other seafood, although the pasta was a bit overcooked for my taste. The shrimp scampi was a perfect mix of saltiness, garlic butter, and lemon juice. Beware the wait time can be 20-30 minutes on the weekend even if you show up early in the afternoon. read more

The Daily Catch - Aglio Olio, Lobster Fra Diavolo - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

CASH ONLY I love this place. It's a Boston staple for me. The squid ink pasta is sooo good but I came this weekend and the portion size has definitely gone down a bit. You can order half or full and when we got the entree, it was so much tinier than I remember, I thought it was the half size lol. Other than that, the flavor and everything was still amazing. We also got the lobster fra diavolo and it was solid. I definitely didn't enjoy it as much as the squid ink. The inside is pretty small and you might need to share a table with people. This also isn't the type of place where you loiter for 2 hours because there's always a line. We came right when it opened at lunch and after sitting there was already a line forming. Would definitely recommend the squid ink and coming for lunch! read more

The Daily Catch - Squid ink - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food was decent overall. We really enjoyed the squid ink pasta, but the fried calamari was definitely below average. The lobster seafood pasta tasted fine but nothing particularly memorable, and it came with only one lobster, which made the price feel even less justified. The restaurant itself is very small, with only about 6-7 tables. Service was disappointing. The male server asked us not to sit until our entire party had arrived, but later seated another group before all of their guests showed up. The inconsistency was surprising and honestly felt discriminatory. Price-wise, the fried calamari and squid ink pasta were reasonable, but the lobster seafood pasta was overpriced at well over $90. read more

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Great location and lively atmosphere. This spot is an institution in the North End. We really wanted to just chill at the bar but nobody was leaving. Our server Tapanga was awesome and super easy going and didn't rush us. The calamari platter was amazing and the Crab Cake Special, though small was delicious. Great spot and lively bar. read more

The Daily Catch - Calamari Platter - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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One of my favs....nope, definitely my favorite when I visit Boston. The black pasta Alfredo is to die for. I went here with some friends who've never been. We ordered mussels and calamari for an appetizer which they loved. We agreed to share and got my favorite, a full order of the black pasta Alfredo. They wanted to try the black pasta with the calamari (I forgot the name) and the monkfish. And of course, everyone liked the black pasta Alfredo the best. The black pasta with the chopped up calamari was good, but wasn't a wow. The monkfish was sweet. Kind of reminded me of caramel corn after taste. I will stick with the black pasta and Alfredo. read more

The Daily Catch - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Solid seafood pasta. No flair, no fluff, just good, al dente pasta with fresh seafood. It's a very small restaurant run seamlessly by a 3 man show - chef, waiter, dishwasher. We weren't terribly amazed by the squid ink pasta, which seems to be what they're known for, but hey, it was good. What we loved was their clam linguini in white sauce. If I could put that sauce in a jar, I would've taken it home with me. Their bread could definitely use some work, it was barely a step up from white sliced bread. But perfect for dipping in the clam sauce. Raw little neck clams were fresh and tender, perfect little appetizers. This location doesnt take reservations and there's just a line in front, first come first served. I'm not sure the logic behind this, but the wait wasn't more than 20 min for a Friday lunch for us. Don't know about the waterfront location, but this one is cash only. My star rating legend: 5: A+ Worth a special journey (ie. I would go out of my way, maybe even take a flight somewhere just for this; exceptionally amazing) 4: A excellent, a must try, solid place 3: B good; nothing extraordinary, but would definitely go again 2: C personally would never go again (unless invited by someone and I didn't get to pick the place), but I can see how others might find something appealing 1: Fail. I would never return and recommend no on else goes either. read more

I remember coming here for the first time when I was in college (about a decade ago) and the food quality was top notch, and became my favorite place for monthly pasta night with my friends. Their squid ink black pasta with seafood was magnificent. I decided to make a visit as I was around the neighbor this week and, boy I was disappointed with my lunch. We ordered squid ink black pasta with classic alfredo sauce, house salad, and calamari stuffed meatballs. The pasta was good, and sauce was great. (And there was no seafood in there, just pasta + sauce for $29) salad was.. salad. meatballs - I'd never get them again, underseasoned and bland. Service was pretty good and I still love the decor of this place where I can see what's going on with kitchen. The main reason I am giving three stars is due to its price and cash only policy. I can't believe they are still keeping that policy whereas their waterfront location accepts credit card. We had to stop by ATM after noticing the sign. Just unbelievable. And I can't justify simple alfredo sauce + pasta would be $29, I can make 4 servings of this at home for under $10. For two small dishes and one pasta, we paid $70 including tip, which is insane. I don't think I'd come back again. So sad to see my favorite place to become such an overpriced just-ok place. read more

The Daily Catch - Alfredo ($29 for just pasta + sauce and no seafood at all?! Nonsense) - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I have no idea why my review for this place didn't post, but I had the most delicious seafood here, including a lobster noodle dish and one with anchovy sauce and squid. Definitely reserve a spot ahead of time! read more

We had high hopes, but the experience was underwhelming. The restaurant is very tight with limited space, and we waited over an hour just to get in. The server was attentive, which we appreciated, but the rest fell short. The bread was stale--hard, flavorless, and very disappointing. I ordered the lobster fra diavolo, which was just okay, nothing memorable. My friend had the shrimp scampi and wasn't impressed either. I tried a bite, and the first taste was awful. The flavor did improve as I ate more, but it still wasn't great. After such a long wait, the meal simply wasn't worth it. read more

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Do not miss this amazing North End seafood restaurant. So, so good!! This is a picture of the best seafood pasta I have ever had. Recommending to everyone I know who is traveling to Boston. Yummy! read more

The Daily Catch - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place ALWAYS smells good and I have since been drawn to the smells from passing down. I finally got a change to try it during the holidays and was pleasantly surprised. There was ample seating and staff were so friendly and welcoming. Keep in mind there are multiple locations so don't be like me and tell your friend to meet at another location with the same name. Anyways, everything was wonderful. Clam chowder was a bit watery but the Squid Ink Pasta made up for it. Love how buttery and garlicky the dish was. Noodles were cooked perfectly and the amount of squid you get for the dish is worth it. My friend also said his lobster dish was worth it! Highly recommend. read more

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Clam chowder was delicious. The black pasta was also delicious. I really enjoyed the Sicilian Punch mocktail it was so good. Overall good experience read more

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Worth the hype! The seafood pastas is perfectly cooked and full of salty, umami, garlicky, and briney goodness. Not a lot of seating so if you ever pass by and there is no line take advantage! Cash only and a bit on the pricey side but worth it to experience north end Italian at its finest. read more

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Visiting from Miami for a few days, we stumbled upon this little hole-in-the-wall gem. It's cash only, tiny, and run by just three people - the chef, his assistant, and a server - but the food is absolutely worth it. The open kitchen lets you watch every step of the cooking process, which adds to the charm. Space is limited so you might share a table, and dishes come served right in the pan - no frills, just flavor. We had the Fry Davola Lobster, packed with fresh seafood, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich sauce that was out of this world. They even made a special butter-and-shrimp pasta for my daughter, and she loved it. An authentic, delicious experience I'd recommend to anyone visiting Boston. read more

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To start, this place is TINY! We came here for dinner for my hubby's bday. They don't do any reservations, so we decided to risk it and come here on a whim. We waited about 10 minutes before we were sat. As mentioned, since the place was so small, we sat with another couple (a little unexpected, as I was hoping to have dinner just with my husband), but I understand they were trying to accommodate as many people. I'd say probably no more than 20 people can sit (and pretty tightly) at this restaurant. We ordered the squid ink and the clam pasta along with their famous calamari with some garlic bread. My husband was obsessed with the clam pasta. I really liked my calamari squid ink pasta too. They have other popular dishes here dishes too like the lobster pasta which is meant to be shared for two people at about $95. Overall, a pretty good pasta restaurant in the North End neighborhood. read more

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We went on a Thursday night and waited in line for almost 2 hours outside. No big deal, we wanted to try this place out and were not in a rush. Once we got in, it was a very small place, but the kitchen was within view and you could see everything the kitchen staff was doing which was nice. We received quick attention to place our orders. Took about 15 minutes for our food to come out, but we had bread and oil to hold us over. When the pasta dishes came out (Squid Ink and vongole), the portions were medium sized, but more importantly, it wasn't the most flavorful. It was still enjoyable and was evidently fresh, but felt that it was overpriced for what it was. I would say you can probably find some better Italian food for a more modest price. Overall, an okay experience. read more

The Daily Catch - Vongole - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This was not what I expected but it was good. We went on the hunt for Boston seafood and walked into little Italy. Whenever you see people standing in the rain in a line, you know the food will be good. We had the shareable seafood platter with linguine in a red sauce. The everything was cooked well and tasty. The place is tiny but Mighty with only 4 gents running the place. read more

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Food services can't ask for any more. You try this place fresh Food. Black ink pasta is must. You will not be disappointed.

This restaurant is CASH only. There is an ATM machine across the street, so grab your cash before hand. The restaurant is located next to the boba shop. Parking in very difficult in this area of Little Italy. I got lucky and found street parking as someone was leaving on Handover street. The restaurant is quaint, with limited seating with an open kitchen concept. I loved watching the chef cook the dishes and there are two window seats where you can people watch. It's a first come first serve bases and all parties need to be present to be seated. I ordered their famous Lobster Frav Diavolo for one $67. It was a huge portion and you can share. I don't even know how big the 2 person portion would be. The whole lobster is fresh, delicious, and perfectly cooked. The red sauce is tasty, pasta cooked perfectly al dente, and it also has clams, mussels, calamari, and shrimp. The customer service is amazing. The waiter kept stopping by, refilling drinks, picking up plates and asked if there's anything needed. Overall, bring your cash, parking is chaotic, bring a big appetite, and enjoy the food and atmosphere. read more

The Daily Catch - The best meal I had in Boston. Get their world famous Lobster Frav Diavolo! - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

THE BEST SQUID INK & VONGOLE PASTA ...one of the most memorable parts of this Boston trip was eating at Daily Catch. So many people recommended this spot (specifically the North End location) so. I had to stop by. We went around 5:30 and were lucky to walk in with no wait! The workers are so friendly and quick , and the open kitchen was fun to watch bc the food is truly cooked to order SO fresh. The restaurant is VERY small! Squid ink pasta - tons of flavor with the fried calamari, garlic and parsley. Vongole with clams - the clam sauce with olive oil was a PERFECT sauce and you must DIPPPP the bread into the sauce. They don't skimp on the clams! We were so satisfied and left no crumbs. We loved that the food comes out as soon as it's made in the pan bc the pasta was steaming hot and clams were fresh. Def go to Modern Pastry or a cafe after to get a sweet treat! read more

The Daily Catch - Squid ink pasta, vongole - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I heard that this is the best lobster place . The space is small , but has an open kitchen and great service . Great variety of seafood. read more

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Excellent! 5+++++ Iconic Boston North End! Worth the line, worth the wait! Excellent food made right in front of you! Top notch service, family owned and operated. I will return again Must try! Highly recommended!!! 5++++++ read more

The Daily Catch - Super! lobster, clams, mussels squid (calamari), fresh pasta, served in pan it was prepared in right in front of u! Fantastic! - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The Hanover location is small but it has a lot of charm. Half order black pasta Alfredo with scallop Half order white pasta Alfredo Lobster diavlo Fish and chips Absolutely loved the food. The Alfredo was creamy and cheesy, the pasta was so delicious. The lobster diavlo was a bit spiced but huge! Whole lobster plus a ton of linguine mussels clams and some shrimp. The black squid ink pasta is the reason my wife wants to go back to Boston! Really down home and intimate place where you really feel like you are in someone's kitchen getting the best food. Definitely recommend and definitely bring CASH read more

This place is pretty small with a long wait, but it was very much worth it. The whole kitchen is visible from the seating, and it was an incredible experience to be able to see the 3 man team cook all the dishes. Tried the Mussels Siciliano, Broiled Haddock, Linguini w/ White Sauce, and Lobster Fra Diavolo. All were so seemingly simple but so incredibly good. The experience as a whole was awesome. read more

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I have been coming to the North End location of The Daily Catch since I lived in Boston in the 1990's - and one thing remains the same over the years, consistently delicious food that is not fussy, just damn good! We now live in Maine, but visit Boston frequently and always find ourselves coming back. The squid ink linguine and the mussels are my usuals, but the calamari is great and I love the arrabbiata as well. I have never been to the other locations but the Hanover St is walk-in only and the place is teeny-tiny, which I love! Cash is King here so make sure you bring some with you or find an ATM on your walk there. read more

Recommend: Yes! We flew into Boston and were driving to New Hampshire but had folks recommend The Daily Catch. HIGHLY recommend making RESERVATIONS!! Service: The service was good. We quickly got sat at a table since we had reservations. Our order was taken quickly. We had severe folks check in with us to make sure we were taken care of. The food took a bit long to get but it was worth the wait for the shrimp linguine. Food: I orders the Shrimp Linguine and my mom had the Fish and Chips. The Linguine came in the pot it was made! I was a bit taken aback but in the end I was able to get all the flavors, pasta, and shrimp. I'm a bit ashamed to say that they brought over some bread and I soaked up the linguine juices from the pan! ‍. The Fish and Chips was good with tartar sauce, it could have been a little bit crispier though. The fries were delicious. Ambiance: The restaurant had indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a bar area. Everything was nicely decorated and clean. read more

The Daily Catch - Shrimp Linguine (sooooo good!) and Margarita. - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came here on a Monday for lunch at 11AM, and there was no wait. It is cash only, but there's a nearby ATM if you need it. I got the 1/2 size Aglio Olio (with added scallops), and my bf got the calamari platter. Each dish was a little over $30. The Aglio Olio was pretty good, but on the salty side. The noodles were on the soft side, not cooked al dente. It was quite oily. The ground calamari was interesting - reminds me of ground beef texture. The scallops were soft and perfectly cooked. The calamari platter was solid. The fried calamari and the calamari were my fave. The calamari meatball/stuffed calamari weren't super good. read more

The Daily Catch - Aglio Olio (added scallops) & Calamari Platter - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We ordered the Lobster Fra Diavolo for two people. It was a flood of spicy tomato sauce with lots of linguine and some seafood. The flavor was not there. It was bland, nothing but spicy. I like spicy food, but not when it is the only flavor. I was disappointed. If the food were good, I wouldn't have mided such a small, cramped dining space! No, this place is way over-rated. read more

CASH ONLY! The space is small and it's open in the sense that you can see into the kitchen because there's no wall. They have maybe 6 tables total? So if it's busy, you might have to wait in line outside. There's no room for a stroller (which we found out because we had one lol) but they let us keep it right outside the restaurant under the open window for us to see - nothing was taken. A group of 4 shared: Aglio olio squid ink pasta (half $19.50): ground calamari, sauteed with EVOO and garlic. Topped with romano cheese and parsley. The ground calamari was interesting, I've never had something like that before. It had a nice saltiness that I enjoyed and the pasta itself was good Alfredo squid ink pasta with shrimp (half $19.50 + shrimp $10): heavy cream reduction, butter and romano cheese. Just standard - nothing amazing or bad to say about this dish Vongole Neapolitan ($32): pasta with clams in their white sauce (fresh garlic, EVOO, fresh clam juice, and parsley). Probably my favorite - the sauce was light, flavorful and delicious! And they gave us a good portion of clams as well I like that some of the pastas came in the pan it was cooked in. Everything tasted fresh and the wait wasn't too long either. I would skip the wine (all previously opened bottles). read more

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The food wa really delicious and super fresh. Each of us had the black pasta . Monkfish marsala and scallops , white and red, had fried calamari and clams casino. Service was good and quick. Ambiance is like being in a college cafeteria with tables next to each other . read more

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This was hands down the best pasta I've ever had. If you love scallops and garlic, this pasta is for you. It's a small restaurant, so seating is very limited. Make sure to go right when they open so you can get a table! 10/10 would eat there again. read more

The Daily Catch - Black ink pasta with scallops - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This place reminds me of the tapas restaurants in Madrid where everyone makes room for others to sit in limited communal seating. With excellent service. The Lobster Fra Diovolo blew our minds. The garlic! The freshness of the seafood! The spiciness of the sauce! The linguini underneath! Great to wash down with a Peroni. Do yourself a favor and hit this place up. Squeeze in and enjoy. You won't regret it. read more

The Daily Catch - Lobster Fra Diavolo - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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