You walk into a pretty well-lit unassuming building with a small sign indicating to go downstairs. Once you go downstairs and open the door you find the most charming and classic looking speakeasy. All the staff from the hostess to bartender to waitress were friendly and attentive. The bar is a great place to get a drink before dinner or go on a date. The cocktails are innovative and offer a twist to classics. I ordered a seasonal porthole infusion spritz which was light and refreshing while my husband ordered the freezer door and enjoyed it. All food is made fresh which means if you have concerns like making the ragu sauce vegetarian you can ask them to do so. We started with prosciutto & zeppole which was warm and soft and the prosciutto added a nice hint of saltiness. This was by far our favorite dish we ordered of the night. For our entrees we got the rigatoni with vodka and malloreddus. The pasta for both was nice and fresh, however, the dishes did not feel like anything you couldn't find elsewhere. We noticed many people order the lasagna for 2 which looked amazing so we will be trying that next time. For dessert we ordered a tiramisu which was again good but nothing out of the ordinary. Overall we really enjoyed our time at this restaurant and will be returning. read more

What started regrettable, ended incredible! Through no error of The Red Fox my team's reservation for an early dinner made via Open Table was not on their books. This place is so popular with incredible food and flavors in parity with the comfortable and classy vibe it was no surprise there wasn't a time slot that could accommodate us walking in. Well, Andrea the lovely hostess wasn't going to send us away unfulfilled. She worked with her team to make some magic happen, they slid us in for a quick 1 hour slot (I say quick because you need some time to take this place in, yummy). But then, surprise, surprise we got a little more time and basically made ourselves a tasting type dinner with some on better than par cocktails to boot. All this in a cozy booth/chair combo which was just the right fit. As if our turn around wasn't enough, our server Caroline was hands down a headliner of talent in service. The warm greeting, vast menu knowledge, clever charm and attention to detail made these guests feel like the only table in-house. Did I mention the incredible playlist going the whole time, set a tone, yes please! What could have been a really tragic outcome became the highlight of our time in Boston and we owe it all the Andrea, Caroline and their teammates, CHEERS TO THEM ALL! -M read more

I ate at the bar on a Tuesday night. Had a lively bartender and I asked her name and I'm mad at myself for not remembering. I ordered the tuna crudo. It was excellent. I ordered a spring sazerac both were excellent. My next drink I had a bananabardier. It tasted great as well. My entree was bolognese. It was really good. I was very hungry and wolfed it down. The place is kind of hard to find. It's on commercial St and you have to go down some stairs to find it. It felt like a lot more women than men were there. The seating is very red. The bill was $22 foot crudo, $26 foot Bolognese, $38 foot two drinks. I think all in I spent $110. I didn't have a reservation and it was packed. The manager was nice enough to find me a spot at the bar. read more

Seductive ambiance, phenomenal food, and top notch drinks!! They only take open table reservations so plan ahead.

A little hard to find, it's in a basement. The vibes are beautiful - retro chic, feels like something out of a James Bond film. Red themes and dim lighting, it's hard not to appreciate the atmosphere. Only problem is that it's difficult to take a good picture in there with my phone - but that's neither here nor there. Service was warm, friendly, knowledgeable- and everything came out right on time. The food was stunning and delicious! I didn't really have any expectations going in - and I was delightfully surprised by the quality, cook and skill of the dishes. Flavors were well- balanced and just popped. It might be the best restaurant in the neighborhood. Especially for a date. Oh, and if you order the extra dirty martini - it really is quite *extra*. Looking forward to coming back. read more

The dinner was amazing me and my girlfriend went here for our anniversary and it was great. Food was unbelievable we both got pasta and it was really nice. The vibe in the restaurant was also super cool, it's underground and the lighting is great for a date. read more

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Great vibe when you enter from the hidden stairwell. We were there for our anniversary, and when we were seated they offered complimentary bubbles, but when we said we didnt drink they brought out NA sparkling wine for us. We order and had food out in about 15 minuets, the Red Fox chicken parm was delicious, absolutely massive portion though, even without the offered pasta addition, I'd reccomenr splitting with someone unless your starving. Overall highly recommend for the ambiance and great food. read more

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Note: This was my second time dining here--my first visit was in August 2024, and I would've given it a solid 5 stars back then. Everything was that good. Because of that amazing first experience, I chose this place for my birthday dinner with family. I was genuinely excited to share it with the people closest to me. Unfortunately, it ended up being a letdown--and I left feeling like I had steered everyone wrong. I'm not sure if there's been a change in the kitchen, but the quality of the food was night and day compared to last time. The lasagna, which I remembered being plated beautifully and served in a rich pool of sauce, came out cold and bland. It was mostly pasta sheets, tons of cheese, cheese sauce, with meat and almost no red sauce at all. My girlfriend, who made the reservation, leaned over and whispered, "This is ice cold." And she was right. We didn't say anything to the server--partially because we've both worked in the industry and hate to be "that table," and also because we were starving. The penne alla vodka looked and tasted like it came from a school cafeteria tray--bland and uninspired. On the positive side, the Red Fox chicken parm was delicious, piping hot, and one of the few bright spots on the table. If I were rating this experience on food alone, sadly, I'd have to give it 1 star. Something major has changed since my last visit, and not for the better. That said--vibes? Still immaculate. 5 stars. Service? Friendly, attentive, and thoughtful--5 stars. The birthday card left on the table was such a nice touch. And the drinks? Just as stunning and delicious as I remembered. Please, Red Fox--fix the food. At this price point, it should be served hot, properly seasoned, and made with care. I really want to love this place again. (Didn't take any photos, in hindsight I should have) read more

Came here with my wife for anniversary... service was extremely slow ... Food was decent however the service ruined the evening. Waitress was very nice nothing against her personality but clueless and unattentive. Asked multiple times to pick up my cousins dinner for her bday (she was sitting in other room) spoke to management 5 times , waitress multiple times and after 40 minutes of waiting for their check she informed us ".sorry the girl forgot". Wouldn't go back read more

The Red Fox is our new favorite North End restaurant. Everything was outstanding from the food to the drinks to the service to ambiance. The Red Fox has incredible attention to detail and it made our experience a 10/10! read more

This place is really special! An Italian restaurant close to the North End, but off the main drag. Located downstairs in an office building that you can almost miss. No big sign, just a small fox sticker on the door. Once you enter the curtained doorway, it's like entering a speakeasy. A really cool bar with great drinks. Sat in a large booth in the bar area, very comfortable. Very simple menu with some different choices than the usual Italian. Had prosciutto and zeppole with drizzled honey. Really amazing! Another appetizer we had was the Strangolapreti, a type of fried gnocchi with spinach, very good. For the main, I had the steak. It was slices on a bed of arugula with balsamic. Best steak I have ever had, melted in your mouth! Service was excellent and the dinner exceptional! My new favorite! read more

Absolutely amazing experience. Incredible food and dining experience. We tried the vodka rigatoni and the pesto pasta. The pasta were cooked perfectly and the sauces were so delicious and flavorful. read more

This restaurant is so cute! Such a great spot for a date night or drinks with friends. Starting with the meatballs was the right choice, they were so good. For entrees our table had the bolognese, rigatoni alla vodka, and the red fox parm. All were delicious! Would definitely come back over other North End spots. read more

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TLDR: the staff was accommodating to our friend's birthday needs, service was slow, food was over priced. We came to The Red Fox for our friend's birthday. We emailed The Red Fox ahead of time to see if we could bring our own cake to the restaurant, which they let us. They also lit our candles and brought it out to our friend, which was very nice. The service itself during the meal was slow. We were a party of 7 and it took a while for them to take our drink, app, and entrée orders. it seemed that our server had a lot on her plate and wasn't able to check in on us, refill water, etc. The food itself was ok. The portions were a bit small for the price we were paying. The crispy potatoes and broccolini were especially yummy. I thought the vodka rigatoni could've been spicier, but was pretty good. The drinks were strong and yummy ($18/cocktail, which is normal for Boston). The vibes and ambiance is really what you're paying for here. We came for a friend's 21st birthday and the vibe was definitely suitable for this occasion. overall: Great place to go if you want the vibes, but if you're looking for good Italian food, this isn't your place. read more

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Everything is classy n tastey. The fresh bread is award winning w butter, the steak n scallops were out of park w baked potato n vegggies...i know, how could i dare eat dessert, well i dared and I did, and FULLY happy about it. Dont judge read more

Loved everything about this place. Cozy, speakeasy vibe and the food was INCREDIBLE. Will be coming back

This place was great! Without a reservation, we were able to walk right in and get a seat at the bar right when they opened. Definitely recommend getting a reservation if you can! The ambiance was amazing, staff was kind and attentive, and this place was just so different from most north end spots. Unfortunately didn't try any food, but I did have a seasonal espresso martini (which was good, despite having cardamom which I don't like) and a glass of wine. Very excited to come back and try some food! read more

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Great ambiance, excellent cocktails and a tasty food menu. That about sums it up. This is a great date spot to spend the evening. The cocktails were creative and just right. For some reason, they ran out of their lobster ravioli and some of their wines, so that was a bummer. But the service was excellent and the waiters were pleasant. Overall a memorable experience. read more

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Solid food, ambiance, and really great value for portion sizes. The service was good as well. The only thing that stood out was no pasta coming with the red fox parm (basically a large chicken parm but no pasta which was quite odd). read more

My favorite restaurant in the North End, by far. The Red Fox is single handedly restoring the North End's cuisine. The carbonara was the closest I've had to in Rome, first time I've had lobster ravioli that was worth the price, all of the pastas were cooked perfectly al dente, and don't get me started on the ambiance....immaculate read more

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Loved this place. Really cool vibe, delicious apps and entrees. We loved the prosciutto and zeppole, lasagna, and chicken parm.

This place is one in a million! I can't begin to describe the awesome atmosphere or how luxurious the decor is. The bartender couldn't have been nicer and made an incredible! cocktail. We didn't eat there, but from what I saw, the food looked delicious. This is a must-go-to spot! read more

Came here with my wife and daughter for an early Sunday dinner. We had a hard time finding it at first because there was no sign outside. This is all part of the experience of the place, though. Once we found it, we went downstairs to find a dark tinted door with newspapers covering the adjacent windows. Again, no sign. When I opened the door, I was pleasantly surprised by all the red seating, dim red lights, and the overall vibe of the place. They were also playing some great 70's, 80's, and 90's hits, which was outstanding. The buttery, crispy on the outside bread and olive oil with olives, etc, was amazing. I got the Capeletti Al Ragu, consisting of perfect little "dumplings" with short rib and big slices of black truffle on top. It was insanely delicious and perfectly balanced. My wife and daughter got the rigatoni alla vodka and it was disappointing. - Just not flavorful. Pasta was cooked perfectly, though. Service was attentive and helpful. This place is a must try and must see read more

Disappointed so far, it seems like they don't have the kinks worked out yet. We had a reservation for bar seats and upon our on time arrival our seats were not ready. We waited over an hour for our seats to become available and during that time, no one left the bar. After an hour, we told them we were leaving to get dinner somewhere else (still no seats were available). While initially upon check in they had offered a table if we preferred, a table was never re-offered. I don't know if they sat someone without a reservation or if truly people overstayed their welcome as we received a couple different excuses. The only menu item I can comment on is the cacio e pepe martini which I found a little too pungent with garlic flavor. Would not order again. read more

Delicious pasta and chicken parm- I loved it! It was super dark in there, hard to have a serious convo

I went here this weekend, on Saturday 10/11/2025. I had a reservation and had asked to modify the reservation. The hostess was not willing to help with the change or even willing to ask a supervisor if it was possible. After we were denied the change we decided to continue with the reservation and sit down and eat. While we were 45 minutes into our meal we were asked to leave. (it seemed as if we were timed) The food was very good and have heard good things about the resturant, however the service was very frustrating. read more

Highly recommend The Red Fox! We were able to make a reservation through OpenTable. My husband loved their martini & I loved their cosmo. For food, we had the arancini and the lasagna for 2 - both are a must! The decor has lots of character and tells a story - it's such a fun experience dining here. Can't wait to visit again - thanks to Brian & Alexis for the hospitality! read more

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Had my first visit to The Red Fox and it did not disappoint. Standouts include the Prosciutto & Zeppole appetizer, the Red Fox Parm, and the Seafood Risotto. Service was fantastic as well. read more

We did not eat here just came for drinks which was okay bartender was making friends with other people from the industry cool.. I work in the food industry and tend bar as well . The last thing your patrons want to hear about is you complaining about your job of making the frufru cocktails that they're ordering. So right off the bat we felt like a burden. The restaurant is beautiful dark inside "romantic vibes" loved the bar seats so comfortable. read more

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Interesting dark/moody vibe for cocktails, but be aware they will run you $20 each. The food was decent but likely can get the same/better in other places in the North End. 3.5/5 stars. read more

The server was great and the food and drink was really good! Ambience was very nice as well. The AC did keep going out and it was a packed night but they were prompt to turning the fan back on. Overall will be back! read more

Brant was our bartender and he made a delicious martini! It was like Cacio e Pepe in a drink. So yummy! The atmosphere is unique and romantic. Perfect for a date read more

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We didn't have the best time there. Our server (brunette female) was great--exceptional, but the hostess and manager on duty were seemingly inexperienced and came of with an air of entitlement. We came 10 -15 minutes before our 5 PM reservation and were told to wait outside which was a little odd. The tone of this ask was not industry standard... "you'll need to wait outside" is something I've never experienced. In and of itself would've forgotten about it, but to be treated rudely by the management later was unexpected. There was a private party that started a little after we were seated. Earlier in the night, we were told where the bathrooms were, which were in the back room (this is where the party eventually took place.) When the kids went to the restroom after we paid the bill, we were scolded for going to the restroom in the back room (which is where we were told to go before the party got there.) Once that party started, we were a total afterthought. Definitely undervalued our business. We thought this would be a nice early dinner before seeing a show with our children. Left a bad taste, for sure. I'd pass if you were considering this for a pre-show spot on a weekday. Food was fine. I got the rigatoni and was told they don't allow you to add protein to it. Odd. But wouldn't have been a dealbreaker if the management were nicer. The most interesting and yummy thing we got was the Zeppole appetizer. I'd recommend trying the appetizer if you do go read more

Leaving a bad review is not something I do but in this case it's unfortunately it was needed , I dined on Friday night for my 25 birthday table was done very nicely . Service was poor took him 15-20 mins to take out drink order in than over 15 to wait for the drinks ( glass of Champagne and a wine ) asked if we wanted bread we said yes took around 15 mins to come we put in our appetizers they came out . during our food order I ordered the vongole (clams and linguine) and my boyfriend ordered a chicken parm to where the server told him it doesn't come with pasta which my boyfriend tried to order ziti and the server goes "what's ziti , I don't know what that is " to were he says they have spaghetti and rigatoni that's all which was odd because I seen other styles of pasta on different tables, about 20 minutes go by to where the server asks during silverware change if I ordered the vongole I said yes , my boyfriend meals come out 10 mins later he was confused on why he was given the red fox parm when he ordered the chicken parm but said it was okay my food didn't come to the table the server came over said there was a bit of a mix up my food will be right out 15 mins go by he give me a plate for my shells and now serves a table next to us who just sat and ordered food and received while i was still waiting for mine through this whole process another 15 mins go by and my boyfriend flag down the waiter to say I no longer wanted my meal after waiting 30 whole mins for it after him receiving his meal to where the server looked at me and says "this is why I asked you if you even wanted it now I have to go cancel something you said you still wanted " says he can package it up I said no cancel it I want to leave he send over a manager she did apologize to where she told me he ordered the wrong meal for me than I told her the story of what just happen she apologized and offered me my meal still to go I said I didn't want it to where she sends over another manager she also apologized offered me my meal I said I didn't want it and offered me Atleast my birthday dessert because she didn't want me leaving on a bad note on my birthday to where I said I didn't want it and my birthday was ruined that I waited 4 weeks to come there and celebrate my birthday and the server ruined it and blamed me in the process she comped our meal and asked us to come back another time . She did try to make a wrong right but it was to late at this point very poor service and I am a server and bartender so I never leave a review because I understand things happen but it this case this whole thing was uncalled for and it needed to be done and the server never apologized and was very unprofessional read more

The ambiance and aesthetic is spot on, but the food ... not at ALL worth the prices. The lobster ravioli was nearly inedible (pasta was way overcooked), arancini was just okay. My partner had the bolognese which was completely flavorless. read more

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Nope. Don't go. It's not that good. Started with the prosciutto and zeppole, absolutely delicious. But the bartender was clearly annoyed that we ordered that first, as they prefer you order all at once for them to course. We were starving and couldn't decide on everything without a little snack so we asked to just start with that. Our punishment was for him to send out the two other apps and entree all at once while we were still snacking. I was super bummed so I mentioned it to him. I got a half-assed apology, no solution to fix the issue, and then he ignored us most of the night. WeThe bolognese was overcooked and bland. The arancini and the strangolopretti were just fine. Nothing spectacular. Not a cool place. Skip this. read more

the best pasta i've had in boston! extremely fresh and the texture is amazing!!! this place is a little hard to find (being it's a speakeasy) but it's maybe my favorite restaurant in the city so far. the inside is so cozy with the red lamps. pesto orecchiette, seafood risotto and potatoes were delish. 10/10 recommend! read more

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Nondescript entrance. Look for the hand made scribble "restaurant " with arrow pointing down (or was it up). Do go down. Friendly staff. Pasta perfect texture. Definitely get the prosciutto with zeppole. Name of the dish does not provide how many pretty the presentation is - it's a modern twist on zeppole with sweetness of honey balancing the saltiness of the prosciutto read more

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I was nervous booking a reservation here based on the reviews as some either love it or hate it. I'm here to say I loved it! The vibe in there is sultry, elegant, and fun! It was my partner's birthday and they set up a cute frame with a happy birthday message on it. Then our bartender Alondra went the extra mile to make us feel special. She gave us great recommendations and gave us top notch service. The tuna crudo, bolognese, and meatballs were delicious. The cocktails were so good as well. Overall, this place was amazing and they have great staff! I will definitely be back :) read more

Went here on a Sunday and walked by the place the first time, went back and there was another couple trying to find the place. We went downstairs a little after opening time (5 pm) and were surprised to see a good amount of people already there. We didn't have a reservation, but they seated us quickly in the main dining area. We had cocktails and the tuna and shrimp appetizers. Drinks were OK, appetizers were good. Service (Billy) was average and they seemed to want us out as quickly as we finished our food. Most likely will go back again and check it out at a later hour. Cool vibe for sure. read more