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Everything went well tonight for a Saturday in the North end with the world out and about. So packed out there that night, the city was alive. We waited about 30 minutes after checking in for our reservation, they were running behind a bit. We were then seated in the downstairs dining area, which i actually liked better than upstairs, felt more intimate and more spacious. Service was great, our server was very nice. We were here to celebrate a friend's birthday - Trombetta al pesto The pesto sauce was on the herbier side, i prefer more of a garlic pesto but still delicious! - chicken parm with ziti - actually a much smaller portion then expected, would have liked a bit more ziti to chicken cutlet ratio. BDay boy inhaled it anyways. - chicken cutlet carbonara spaghetti i probably would have opted for the grilled chicken over a cutlet next time. For me it was a bit dry with the cutlet and needed MORE sauce for the dish overall. It was tossed in some, but the flavor didn't come thru as bold as i had hoped. perhaps some bacon bits in it would have hit another flavor trigger on my taste buds personally haha. Overall though it was still a good pasta. All the pastas were al dente. Came out hot and quick. We really liked the calamari, fresh, not chewy, not overly battered. Would def get two of these next time! The staff was super nice, got a tiramisu desert for the birthday boy! Nice light and a sugar kick.
The food is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the food. The service was really good until it came time for the check and it took over 20 minutes to bring the check to me. We got seated downstairs in the far back corner. It is loud downstairs and there is barely any room to move. The hostesses could have put us at 4 or 5 other tables instead of making us squeeze thru the stupid setup downstairs. Remove the middle tables and give people breathing room.
Trattoria Il Panino is one of the many lovely Italian restaurants that you'll find in the North End. Not my favorite but it's still a goodie! They get SUPER packed on weekends especially & I definitely recommend making reservations instead of relying on walk-in. We made a reservation on a Saturday at 9pm & we still had to wait ~30 min for our table to be ready, because of how busy they were. Now, they do move pretty quick though! Once we were seated & gave our server our order, our food came in a timely manner. We ordered: -calamari -trombetta al pesto -chicken parm -carbonara w/ chicken cutlet The calamari was quite yummy. It tasted fresh and the batter was light but still crispy. We even debated on getting another order of the calamari! Trombetta al pesto is what I personally had. Good portion size & loved the pesto sauce. I did wish it came with a protein but that's okay. The pesto is on the herb-ier side as opposed to garlicky, so keep that in mind if you're not too big on herb heavy taste. I personally loved it though. The pasta was also cooked al dente, PERFECTO! The chicken parm was demolished within minutes of arriving to our table, so that should tell you how good it was haha. Now, for the carbonara with chicken cutlet, the pasta was cooked perfectly. Nice and al dente but we wished that we had gotten grilled chicken breast instead of the breaded chicken cutlet, as it probably would've paired better with the dish. Overall, I think Trattoria Il Panino is a solid spot to go for a sit-down lunch or dinner! I liked that even though we did have to wait a bit for our table with reservations, we didn't have to really wait for our food after ordering. The staff was very efficient and service was outstanding! Parking: parking garage by Haymarket or can valet in front of the restaurant.
Service was fantastic! Our server was very attentive, and it felt like a small restaurant feel. We came with a big group at the beginning of the evening, and they were able to seat us in the basement. Everyone LOVED their food. Fan favorites were the mushroom ravioli stuff (forget what it was called) and the carbonara! Drinks were fantastic as well:)
The prices are quite high and the portions are small. The basement is very tight. I felt like I was sitting on the people next to us. We couldn't move. The bread and olive oil is fantastic. The service is speedy. The food was just alright. Given the portions, price, and taste I wouldn't come back
Great food and service. We ordered the calamari which was our least favorite of everything we ate - some pieces were over cooked, some under cooked, and it didn't have great flavor. Everything else was fantastic. We got the Bibb salad which was refreshing and tasty. I ordered the trombetta Al pesto, others at table ordered the lobster ravioli and ricotta ravioli. Everything had fantastic flavor. Portions are huge, no one could finish. Service was quick and attentive. Bread and olive oil is also included with the meal. Would come back!
Trattoria Il Panino came recommended to me by a friend and it did not disappoint! I was nervous because I did not have a reservation, but I came right when they opened and they were able to accommodate me as a single diner before it got too busy. I was pleasantly surprised by their house Cabernet Sauvignon. I chose the Mom's Lasagna Della Casa. It is rich and saucy with layers upon layers of handmade lasagna noodles and topped with freshly grated parm. Simply delicious. Highly recommend. The trattoria il panino has a long history in the North End of Boston and the service and ambiance reflects that old world feel. Looking forward to returning.
If you're looking for ambiance, this is the place for you. It's in a great area of town, with a lot of small shops to browse. The restaurant itself is very intimate-feeling. The service was very minimal-- maybe because we came around 5PM, and the restaurant was already very busy. The waitress didn't explain the dishes to us, and only showed up a couple times throughout the night with our dishes and the bill. We ordered the calamari, boston bibb, veal chop melanese, lamb scottatido, and cacio e pepe. The calamari and lamb were our favorites! Very flavorful and fresh. Everything else was high quality, but lacking in seasoning. We had to dip the veal in the lamb's sauce, as it wasn't flavored at all, and the cacio e pepe was also minimally salted. Overall, it was an average experience.
Trattoria has unfortunately declined in quality at an extreme level and is no longer worth the price tag it commands. A group of us went out to celebrate a birthday and were met with an overall extremely disappointing experience. We were sat around 8:00 PM and had to wait in excess of 50 minutes as a result of the kitchen 'losing' the ticket. While I understand that this can happen in a busy establishment, the food did not meet the standards for the wait time or for the price. The lasagna that was ordered was completely dry of sauce and had little to no meat/filling. The only noticeable flavor was bland pasta and for a $30 meal, I was expecting much more. It unfortunately feels that the kitchen rushed this meal due to the lost ticket and produced a dry, subpar product. I have given this restaurant the benefit of the doubt in the past, but this unfortunately is the final straw. It is clear that Trattoria and Depasquale ventures does not value their customers as no resolution was offered as a result of the wait or when we alerted the staff to the quality of the food. For the price point and location, there are much better alternatives in Boston.
Came for lunch. Overall I'm not sure what I was expecting except base on the reviews I saw was for some exceptional and as some have posted "Devine" pasta. It was good don't get me wrong but was it $25 a plate good? For lunch?? Overpriced is what I was left feeling. Ambiance felt simplistic- nothing too fancy or modern. Dim lights regular structural issues with chip paint and saw some broken ceiling tile. Service was fine for me. My daughter is used to southern hospitality as our didn't smile, didn't ask any questions other than what we ordered.
The hostess acted like we were bothering her even though we arrived on time for our reservation. As we waited nearby for our table, she was bad-mouthing another customer. The interior is tight and we got a not so great table next to the stairs. With the 5th person being sat in the aisle across from us I was bumped often with people bustling thru the restaurant. It was a busy place. Our waiter was an older gentleman with gold bracelets. Not rude but also not overly friendly like he was to the next tables over. I can only imagine he could tell we weren't regulars. Service was adequate. We got a Caesar salad to split, cheese ravioli and chicken parmigiana. The salad was delicious. The ravioli were ok but could not compare to our previous evenings ravioli in a neighboring restaurant. The ravioli were in a heavy garlic red sauce, although delicious, it gave my husband heartburn in the middle of the night. My chicken was OK. It was not at tender as I would like and the breading was not as crispy as I would have preferred. We were regretting not going back to the other restaurant. Search my reviews to find it. We left full but not completely satisfied. There are better Italian restaurants in the area. I probably won't try them again.
19 hours ago
10/10 Food The pasta here was incredible. I definitely recommend the cacio de pepe and the spicy vodka pasta. 3/10 Service The service here was definitely below average. Instead of the host seating us down at our table, she just pointed at it which got us confused because there were 2 tables that it look like she was pointing at. We were also charged for water because we said still water so they gave us water from a bottle instead of tap. PLEASE make sure to ask for tap water or else you'll be charged extra as well. Our main server was very nice but every other server was very rude and kept on ignoring us. Overall, I definitely do recommend coming here for the food although the service wasn't great. read more
3 months ago
Unfortunately, this was probably one of the worst Italian dining experiences I have had. I have been cooking for over 40 years, and I absolutely know the difference between pasta that is properly al dente and pasta that simply is not cooked. The pasta we were served was undercooked, and when we brought it to their attention, we were told that it was "al dente." It wasn't. Beyond the food, the entire experience felt extremely rushed. It seemed much more focused on turning tables and getting people in and out than allowing guests to actually enjoy an Italian meal. The restaurant was incredibly loud, overcrowded, and anything but relaxing. When I go out for Italian food--especially in Boston's North End--I expect great pasta, hospitality, and an atmosphere where I can sit down and enjoy the experience. Unfortunately, this restaurant missed the mark on all three. There are far too many wonderful Italian restaurants in the North End to settle for an experience like this. I would recommend finding somewhere else to eat. read more
Came in for a lunch after being recommended by our tour guide. This place is homey, full of character with original grandma recipes, modern hospitality and an old world charm. Stand outs was the eggplant Parmesan, spaghetti carbonara and the tiramisu. Friendly and professional service. read more
Everything went well tonight for a Saturday in the North end with the world out and about. So packed out there that night, the city was alive. We waited about 30 minutes after checking in for our reservation, they were running behind a bit. We were then seated in the downstairs dining area, which i actually liked better than upstairs, felt more intimate and more spacious. Service was great, our server was very nice. We were here to celebrate a friend's birthday - Trombetta al pesto The pesto sauce was on the herbier side, i prefer more of a garlic pesto but still delicious! - chicken parm with ziti - actually a much smaller portion then expected, would have liked a bit more ziti to chicken cutlet ratio. BDay boy inhaled it anyways. - chicken cutlet carbonara spaghetti i probably would have opted for the grilled chicken over a cutlet next time. For me it was a bit dry with the cutlet and needed MORE sauce for the dish overall. It was tossed in some, but the flavor didn't come thru as bold as i had hoped. perhaps some bacon bits in it would have hit another flavor trigger on my taste buds personally haha. Overall though it was still a good pasta. All the pastas were al dente. Came out hot and quick. We really liked the calamari, fresh, not chewy, not overly battered. Would def get two of these next time! The staff was super nice, got a tiramisu desert for the birthday boy! Nice light and a sugar kick. read more
The food is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the food. The service was really good until it came time for the check and it took over 20 minutes to bring the check to me. We got seated downstairs in the far back corner. It is loud downstairs and there is barely any room to move. The hostesses could have put us at 4 or 5 other tables instead of making us squeeze thru the stupid setup downstairs. Remove the middle tables and give people breathing room. read more
Trattoria Il Panino is one of the many lovely Italian restaurants that you'll find in the North End. Not my favorite but it's still a goodie! They get SUPER packed on weekends especially & I definitely recommend making reservations instead of relying on walk-in. We made a reservation on a Saturday at 9pm & we still had to wait ~30 min for our table to be ready, because of how busy they were. Now, they do move pretty quick though! Once we were seated & gave our server our order, our food came in a timely manner. We ordered: -calamari -trombetta al pesto -chicken parm -carbonara w/ chicken cutlet The calamari was quite yummy. It tasted fresh and the batter was light but still crispy. We even debated on getting another order of the calamari! Trombetta al pesto is what I personally had. Good portion size & loved the pesto sauce. I did wish it came with a protein but that's okay. The pesto is on the herb-ier side as opposed to garlicky, so keep that in mind if you're not too big on herb heavy taste. I personally loved it though. The pasta was also cooked al dente, PERFECTO! The chicken parm was demolished within minutes of arriving to our table, so that should tell you how good it was haha. Now, for the carbonara with chicken cutlet, the pasta was cooked perfectly. Nice and al dente but we wished that we had gotten grilled chicken breast instead of the breaded chicken cutlet, as it probably would've paired better with the dish. Overall, I think Trattoria Il Panino is a solid spot to go for a sit-down lunch or dinner! I liked that even though we did have to wait a bit for our table with reservations, we didn't have to really wait for our food after ordering. The staff was very efficient and service was outstanding! Parking: parking garage by Haymarket or can valet in front of the restaurant. read more
Service was fantastic! Our server was very attentive, and it felt like a small restaurant feel. We came with a big group at the beginning of the evening, and they were able to seat us in the basement. Everyone LOVED their food. Fan favorites were the mushroom ravioli stuff (forget what it was called) and the carbonara! Drinks were fantastic as well:) read more
The prices are quite high and the portions are small. The basement is very tight. I felt like I was sitting on the people next to us. We couldn't move. The bread and olive oil is fantastic. The service is speedy. The food was just alright. Given the portions, price, and taste I wouldn't come back read more
1 year ago
Great food and service. We ordered the calamari which was our least favorite of everything we ate - some pieces were over cooked, some under cooked, and it didn't have great flavor. Everything else was fantastic. We got the Bibb salad which was refreshing and tasty. I ordered the trombetta Al pesto, others at table ordered the lobster ravioli and ricotta ravioli. Everything had fantastic flavor. Portions are huge, no one could finish. Service was quick and attentive. Bread and olive oil is also included with the meal. Would come back! read more
1 year ago
Trattoria Il Panino came recommended to me by a friend and it did not disappoint! I was nervous because I did not have a reservation, but I came right when they opened and they were able to accommodate me as a single diner before it got too busy. I was pleasantly surprised by their house Cabernet Sauvignon. I chose the Mom's Lasagna Della Casa. It is rich and saucy with layers upon layers of handmade lasagna noodles and topped with freshly grated parm. Simply delicious. Highly recommend. The trattoria il panino has a long history in the North End of Boston and the service and ambiance reflects that old world feel. Looking forward to returning. read more
22 days ago
11 months ago
If you're looking for ambiance, this is the place for you. It's in a great area of town, with a lot of small shops to browse. The restaurant itself is very intimate-feeling. The service was very minimal-- maybe because we came around 5PM, and the restaurant was already very busy. The waitress didn't explain the dishes to us, and only showed up a couple times throughout the night with our dishes and the bill. We ordered the calamari, boston bibb, veal chop melanese, lamb scottatido, and cacio e pepe. The calamari and lamb were our favorites! Very flavorful and fresh. Everything else was high quality, but lacking in seasoning. We had to dip the veal in the lamb's sauce, as it wasn't flavored at all, and the cacio e pepe was also minimally salted. Overall, it was an average experience. read more
6 months ago
Trattoria has unfortunately declined in quality at an extreme level and is no longer worth the price tag it commands. A group of us went out to celebrate a birthday and were met with an overall extremely disappointing experience. We were sat around 8:00 PM and had to wait in excess of 50 minutes as a result of the kitchen 'losing' the ticket. While I understand that this can happen in a busy establishment, the food did not meet the standards for the wait time or for the price. The lasagna that was ordered was completely dry of sauce and had little to no meat/filling. The only noticeable flavor was bland pasta and for a $30 meal, I was expecting much more. It unfortunately feels that the kitchen rushed this meal due to the lost ticket and produced a dry, subpar product. I have given this restaurant the benefit of the doubt in the past, but this unfortunately is the final straw. It is clear that Trattoria and Depasquale ventures does not value their customers as no resolution was offered as a result of the wait or when we alerted the staff to the quality of the food. For the price point and location, there are much better alternatives in Boston. read more
Came for lunch. Overall I'm not sure what I was expecting except base on the reviews I saw was for some exceptional and as some have posted "Devine" pasta. It was good don't get me wrong but was it $25 a plate good? For lunch?? Overpriced is what I was left feeling. Ambiance felt simplistic- nothing too fancy or modern. Dim lights regular structural issues with chip paint and saw some broken ceiling tile. Service was fine for me. My daughter is used to southern hospitality as our didn't smile, didn't ask any questions other than what we ordered. read more
10 months ago
The hostess acted like we were bothering her even though we arrived on time for our reservation. As we waited nearby for our table, she was bad-mouthing another customer. The interior is tight and we got a not so great table next to the stairs. With the 5th person being sat in the aisle across from us I was bumped often with people bustling thru the restaurant. It was a busy place. Our waiter was an older gentleman with gold bracelets. Not rude but also not overly friendly like he was to the next tables over. I can only imagine he could tell we weren't regulars. Service was adequate. We got a Caesar salad to split, cheese ravioli and chicken parmigiana. The salad was delicious. The ravioli were ok but could not compare to our previous evenings ravioli in a neighboring restaurant. The ravioli were in a heavy garlic red sauce, although delicious, it gave my husband heartburn in the middle of the night. My chicken was OK. It was not at tender as I would like and the breading was not as crispy as I would have preferred. We were regretting not going back to the other restaurant. Search my reviews to find it. We left full but not completely satisfied. There are better Italian restaurants in the area. I probably won't try them again. read more
4 months ago
Amazing. We each got a lobster ravioli with crab sauce. It was so delicious. The service was great. We would definitely come back. read more
2 months ago
"A bottle of red, a bottle of white It all depends upon your appetite I'll meet you any time you want In our Italian restaurant" (Billy Joel) The North End of Boston is an embarrassment of riches when it comes to Italian restaurants. So, it's sure not surprising that we found a good one when the four of us had lunch at Trattoria Il Panino. We were munching on their complimentary Italian bread while checking out their menu. Two of us went with La Romana Traditional Caesar salads ($13.99) with add ons of Chicken Cutlet ($7.99) and four Grilled Shrimp ($11.95). Our other choices were an Octopus Salad with Potatoes, celery & green olives ($18.99), and a Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Baked eggplant mozzarella & tomato) for $18.99. I had Octopus Salad and it was fantastic. I usually order octopus whenever I can but am always a little wary of it being rubbery and overcooked. Not here! The chef did a great job and my salad was chocked full of diced octopus, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and tender diced potatoes in a vinaigrette. It was a fantastic dish, and a pretty good-sized portion for $18.99. My wife's eggplant was excellent (I knew because I mooched a forkful). It was a multi layered beauty of tender eggplant, sauce, and cheese. It was quite delicious. Our excellent Italian lunch ran $91.91 and we all loved our dishes. read more
I came here for lunch with a coworker and we got seated early AND I found parking on Hanover street just 2 blocks away. Already started off my experience on a high. We had friendly service waiting on our table and the homie Italian ambiance is very inviting. It was surprising to see they had so many open reservations for lunch but I'm so glad they did! I've never personally seen it so empty but I'm not complaining. :) We ordered the meatballs as an app: It came in a pan with plenty of red sauce with a pretty crunchy slice of bread and a generous slab of ricotta cheese which meant for a great dip to scrape the bread in. Would get these again! I didn't try the zucchini flowers since there was prosciutto in them and I don't like prosciutto but they looked delicious. My coworker did mention she liked these. I ordered the Penne Al Pomodoro and it was divine! I finished the whole entire dish. They have a delicious red sauce and the pasta was perfectly cooked just how I like it. The portion was also just enough. I was stuffed but also left no pasta behind. A great lunch in the North End for sure! read more
2 years ago
The north end we go! I came in with very low expectations but actually had a great time! My mom wanted to visit this spot because she went here in 2018 and always remembered the lasagna. Fast forward 6 years later and they are no longer family owned and one of the locations of a restaurant monopoly along with Bricco and Umbria. This usually comes in my opinion means higher pricing and not as great quality food. The inside was open air just like many of its North end neighbors and was perfect for the sunny day. I got the cacio o pepe which was yummy but the pesto dish my sister got was missing the flavor . Entrees were $25-30 each and pretty small for an average person. Our server, who I wish I knew her name was such a sweetheart, definitely made the lunch even better. She was very patient and kind to my little brother in small ways that made a difference then how I see him treated sometimes. Not a bad spot overall but nothing that stands out to bring me back especially with how pricey it is. What we got cacio o pepe Mom's Lasagna della Casa Trombetta al Pesto Price $$ Food 6 Atmosphere 6 Service 8 read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
My husband and I went here on our honeymoon trip to Boston. It was divine! Our servers were so nice, the ambiance was clean and friendly, and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the mushroom ravioli! Worth every penny, just make sure you make a reservation! read more
8 months ago
The Pasta If you are looking for an unpretentious trattoria with good food served up true Italian style, then this is your restaurant. Trattoria Il Panino is quite popular with the younger crowd in the North End as it's prices are more affordable than a lot of its neighbors. Stopped in here and grabbed a plate of Cacio e Pepe and a couple of real espresso martinis. Freshly made delicious pasta delicately combined with pecorino romano and black pepper, absolutely delicious. The only complaint is the drinks are small and priced big. I know it's the North End but an espresso martini that you drink in two sips is small. Overall a very good spot. Thanks read more
After leaving a cocktail mixer at Big Night Live late in the evening (where we missed all the passed hors d'oeuvres), my best friend and I was absolutely famished and looking for something remarkable to eat. We had two choices: 1) Go left to the North End or 2) right to Faneuil Hall/Downtown. We decided to go left and see what Italian delights would await us. We were not disappointed when we came upon Trattoria il Panino. With so many great classics to choose from, we shared a calamari, and then we ordered the chicken Parmesan with spaghetti and lasagna of the day (beef with vodka sauce) and neither disappointed...even the sliced bread that we were served was simple, but absolutely delicious with olive oil. The food came out fast, but did not taste like fast food and we enjoyed all of it. I have to give a HUGE shout out to our server Steven and the whole staff. Everyone was so warm and friendly, and Steven especially had a bright smile and a wonderful demeanor. The crew who was on duty last night deserves praise for their great service and creating a lovely atmosphere. I highly recommend this location and I will be back again. read more
Calamari-was not the best, the batter keeps falling apart and the sauce was not that great. I like my calamari with white sauce usually. Carbonara pasta with chicken- was delicious. Full of flavor and the chicken was so CRISPY. Mmm it was so good my friend kept eating my pasta. Cheese ravioli- was a bit too hard, it could have been a bit softer in my opinion. My friend said it was ok definitely not as good as the carbonara. Our server was very nice and attentive. Although we didn't get his name. He served us well. It was actually pretty busy in here compared to the restaurant next door. It is very spacious for the North End. Has another room right when you walk in too. I would definitely come back and try the tortellini pasta next time. Note: i just witnessed a waitress coming out of the women's restroom stall not washing her hands and leaving the bathroom! Disgusting! She was a waitress at this restaurant too! . If you work with food please dont forget to wash your hands. Even if you are just opening the bathroom stalls and not using the toilet you still need to wash your hands read more
4 months ago
8 months ago
such a cute restaurant in the north end. it was a party of 2 & we were sat immediately & attended to. for food we started with the caprese salad which was soo fresh! & we ordered the alla vodka pasta with a chicken cutlet & cacio pepe. we were served fresh bread with olive oil while we waited on the entree read more
7 months ago
Had to find something palatable after a bruins game so we stumbled upon this place. The Veal Chop Milanese ($49.99) is a big slap of fried and breaded veal chop size of my fat face. It's very crispy, and the veggies and tomatoes balance out the greasiness. The veal is not heavily seasoned so you can taste the meat. But it does get kinda greasy and boring at the end. We also had to get a pasta dish, Mezzi Paccheri al Ragú ($28.99). The ragu sauce is delicious, a little on the salty side, but filled with flavors. The rigatoni was chewy and wheaty. The appetizer Calamari Fritti has fried jalapeño in it to give it a bit of a kick, which I like a lot ($16.99). The restaurant has an intimate ambiance as everything is pretty close together. Service is really fast and our server is literally Johnny on the spot. Definitely would recommend if you're up for some late night Italian food. read more
i've been to Trattoria Il Panino only twice, and i love it. consistent quality, great service and beautiful ambiance. at first we were given seating next to the kitchen, but we saw a couple clear tables and we asked to be moved closer to the staircase which they had no problem with. the bread starter is perfect and fresh, super soft on the inside and crispy outside. we shared the meatball starter which was 2 big meatballs, and while we loved it, we both agreeed it could have a bit more flavor or spice. the whipped ricotta with the meatballs is perfect. the carbonara was amazing - highly recommended, and the penne al pomodoro was delicious. kevin is a fantastic server, they were extremely busy on labor day and he checked in with us frequently (but not too much) to make sure everything was up to par. A+ hospitality. MEATBALLS 9/10 PENNE AL POMODORO 8.5/10 CARBONARA 10/10 would absolutely return when looking for a reliable, delicious, authentic italian meal. ambiance: 5/5 food: 4.6/5 service: 5/5 trattoria il panino: 4.9/5 read more
9 months ago
Wow! This place was amazing. I was blown away by the food. The vibe was decent, and the service was pretty good! I got the ravioli porcini and it was phenomenal. It was very rich in flavor, but not too overpowering. I ate it all really fast. The ravioli con aragosta was also pretty delicious. It had a nice creamy tomato sauce and a hint of lobster. Overall, all the food was delicious. Our waiter was really nice, and our food came out quickly. We made a reservation and were sat as soon as our whole party arrived. The restaurant had very moody lighting, and felt very intimate. I'd happily go back here! The food is what made the experience read more
Came here for dinner on a Friday night for some drinks and dinner. It's a popular place, so come prepared with a reservation. We ended up getting a lemon drop and a pistachio martini. The pistachio martini had a very strong artificial flavoring, almost to the point of being too overpowering. I got the Gnocchi alla Sorrentina because I wanted to try their homemade gnocchi. It was soft and pillowy. Texturally, it was a huge step up from the dried version you make at home. I wouldn't say that sauce was anything special, but it was a good dish overall. Because I had seen so much hype online, I had high expectations, and the meal fell flat for me, especially considering the price point. read more
This place was a little disappointing. We came here because we took forever to find parking and it was one of the few that stayed open late. There were a lot of people and the ratings looked good so we took a chance with it. First off, the host isn't aware of what tables are available and told us to sit at the bar as they do full service there. The bar didn't look comfortable for us to enjoy dinner because it was narrow and really busy so we said we'd wait and then she checked and there was an open table after all. It was so dark that you can't even read the menu. We asked our server about dishes and what she recommended. She didn't seem to know much about how the dishes were and wasn't very helpful. We ended up ordering calamari, cacio e pepe and carbonara. The calamari was good, but the pasta dishes were ok. The noodles were undercooked and it didn't match up to a 4 star rating. The portions are big though, which would have been great if the food was mind blowing. Dishes average $25/plate so to get mediocre food was disappointing. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Mussels: 4/5 (delicious broth) Lobster ravioli: 5/5 (AMAZING) Espresso martini: 5/5 (best light martini I've had in Boston. Especially when I usually prefer dark) Service: 4/5 (not very friendly but perfectly fine and attentive) read more
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