When it was on Charles St., Artu was an amazing place to celebrate a special day. The new location is nothing like that, which is sad. Service was mediocre and somewhat sloppy. Took a while to order drinks. Were we seated next to a really loud table, when there were so many others open. The walls need painting. It was noted on the reservation that it was a birthday, and zero acknowledgment. Food was great, but we won't return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Stacy Veech
If you are visiting Boston from out of town, and want an amazing meal in Little Italy, I am forwarding this recommendation from a local to us…… and it did us justice! Myself, husband and our 7 year old son had a wonderful experience because it began with wonderful service. We had an amazing server Alyssa who offered amazing recommendations of the menu and wine list. The food was perfect just what you want to experience, we started w a meat and cheese board which was perfect! We had spaghetti and meatballs, stuffed veal and melt in your mouth short rib raviolis for dinner! It was awesome and Alyssa made our experience more awesome by giving us the perfect time to indulge and eat as a family but also spending time sharing stories and made us feel like “friends” from minute one to moment end! Thank you Artu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Young
The food was almost inedible- we got grilled octopus & chicken Marsala… the pasta tasted like the cheap, out of the box type. And it was pricey for what we had. The best part of the meal? The cocktails. Don’t go unless you’re only
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Dave Alfaro
Been coming here for years. Always great.
Ledia Hysenbegasi
Honestly i don't write reviews, so this says something. The taste of food was so bland, legit had no taste. I tried 3 different kinds of pastas and the clams, me and my peers tasted nothing from them. No flavor whatsoever. The service was poor, my napkin was dirty and he yanked it out of my hand when I asked him for a new one. He noticed I didn't even touch my plate and proceeded to keep in the bill for a bigger tip which he didn't get. Please go somewhere else, I went there 03/10/24 at 9 pm
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tamiko D.
What a gem. If you were looking for a place for a group dinner or a romantic night out this is the place for you. I was here last week with my team after a work event. It was 13 of us in total the food was amazing. I could not get a picture of the appetizers that we ordered because they devoured it. If memory serves me correctly I think it was the fried calamari. Grilled octopus and the meatballs. For dinner. I had the lasagna it was bursting with flavor my Stacia had something green with broccoli and she loved it. Rusty had shrimp, clams, calamari, and mussels, and Erik had the chicken Parm. I personally have never seen a chicken Parmesan with gnocchi, but looked amazing and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall I give the restaurant a 10/10. Our bill was about$650 including gratuity. Check it out and tell me what you think.
Bella G.
Tell your bartenders if they are going to ask for their IDs to be recheck to do it more discreetly Thank you!!!!!
Food was good. Pretty standard Italian options, a little basic compared to its competitors. Ambience was nice, service was pretty good after we started ordering lots of food, we have two young boys, but the order off the adult menu and that seemed to make our sever happy. I'd recommend this for an easy North End Dinnjng, easy to make a reservation a week out.
Food was very good, small tight seating area. Waiting area non existent, have to stand in bar area blocking entry and exit. Service was good. Short rib ravioli really delicious just small portion size.
Lauren R.
I've lived in Boston for years and always visit the same North End spots. I wanted to try something different and heard good things about Artu and i'm so happy with my choice! If you ask, they will make the chicken parm with vodka sauce and it's the BEST thing ever! Could not recommend it enough. Everyone else in my group also really enjoyed their meals. Will definitely be back.
My wife and I had an excellent meal at Artu. Made open table reservations and our table was waiting for us . The service was terrific and the food was very very good. My wife had the short rib ravioli and I had the veal braciolattine. We loved our dishes . Started with a beet salad and bruschetta. The noise level is very high which at times made it difficult to hear each other . That is the only thing I wish they could do something about. Despite this we would still highly recommend Artu.
marco zompetti
Excellent pizza, amazing host (Gianni) and best ever bar tender. Greatest value for real authentic italian food. Amazing Vino and Beer. Thank you, Marco
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Alterio
I had to stop eating to make this review, I have never been this blown away by the taste of food. I’m no foody but I had to take the time and tell Artu how good everything is and was. Good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TomB
It was a Sunday afternoon in February so it was not busy, or the noise would be louder but still not too bad. As always the food and the service was excellent. I have been eating at Artu's since they opened over 30 years ago. I always have a great meal.
BrettR
The food wasn't spectacular; I know because if I am commenting that I could probably make the dish better at home it wasn't that great. The cocktails were fantastic, the ambiance was great and the service was solid. But there are better places to spend your dollars for quality food.
When it was on Charles St., Artu was an amazing place to celebrate a special day. The new location is nothing like that, which is sad. Service was mediocre and somewhat sloppy. Took a while to order drinks. Were we seated next to a really loud table, when there were so many others open. The walls need painting. It was noted on the reservation that it was a birthday, and zero acknowledgment. Food was great, but we won't return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
If you are visiting Boston from out of town, and want an amazing meal in Little Italy, I am forwarding this recommendation from a local to us…… and it did us justice! Myself, husband and our 7 year old son had a wonderful experience because it began with wonderful service. We had an amazing server Alyssa who offered amazing recommendations of the menu and wine list. The food was perfect just what you want to experience, we started w a meat and cheese board which was perfect! We had spaghetti and meatballs, stuffed veal and melt in your mouth short rib raviolis for dinner! It was awesome and Alyssa made our experience more awesome by giving us the perfect time to indulge and eat as a family but also spending time sharing stories and made us feel like “friends” from minute one to moment end! Thank you Artu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was almost inedible- we got grilled octopus & chicken Marsala… the pasta tasted like the cheap, out of the box type. And it was pricey for what we had. The best part of the meal? The cocktails. Don’t go unless you’re only
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Been coming here for years. Always great.
Honestly i don't write reviews, so this says something. The taste of food was so bland, legit had no taste. I tried 3 different kinds of pastas and the clams, me and my peers tasted nothing from them. No flavor whatsoever. The service was poor, my napkin was dirty and he yanked it out of my hand when I asked him for a new one. He noticed I didn't even touch my plate and proceeded to keep in the bill for a bigger tip which he didn't get. Please go somewhere else, I went there 03/10/24 at 9 pm
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
What a gem. If you were looking for a place for a group dinner or a romantic night out this is the place for you. I was here last week with my team after a work event. It was 13 of us in total the food was amazing. I could not get a picture of the appetizers that we ordered because they devoured it. If memory serves me correctly I think it was the fried calamari. Grilled octopus and the meatballs. For dinner. I had the lasagna it was bursting with flavor my Stacia had something green with broccoli and she loved it. Rusty had shrimp, clams, calamari, and mussels, and Erik had the chicken Parm. I personally have never seen a chicken Parmesan with gnocchi, but looked amazing and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall I give the restaurant a 10/10. Our bill was about$650 including gratuity. Check it out and tell me what you think.
Tell your bartenders if they are going to ask for their IDs to be recheck to do it more discreetly Thank you!!!!!
Food was good. Pretty standard Italian options, a little basic compared to its competitors. Ambience was nice, service was pretty good after we started ordering lots of food, we have two young boys, but the order off the adult menu and that seemed to make our sever happy. I'd recommend this for an easy North End Dinnjng, easy to make a reservation a week out.
Food was very good, small tight seating area. Waiting area non existent, have to stand in bar area blocking entry and exit. Service was good. Short rib ravioli really delicious just small portion size.
I've lived in Boston for years and always visit the same North End spots. I wanted to try something different and heard good things about Artu and i'm so happy with my choice! If you ask, they will make the chicken parm with vodka sauce and it's the BEST thing ever! Could not recommend it enough. Everyone else in my group also really enjoyed their meals. Will definitely be back.
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My wife and I had an excellent meal at Artu. Made open table reservations and our table was waiting for us . The service was terrific and the food was very very good. My wife had the short rib ravioli and I had the veal braciolattine. We loved our dishes . Started with a beet salad and bruschetta. The noise level is very high which at times made it difficult to hear each other . That is the only thing I wish they could do something about. Despite this we would still highly recommend Artu.
Excellent pizza, amazing host (Gianni) and best ever bar tender. Greatest value for real authentic italian food. Amazing Vino and Beer. Thank you, Marco
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had to stop eating to make this review, I have never been this blown away by the taste of food. I’m no foody but I had to take the time and tell Artu how good everything is and was. Good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a Sunday afternoon in February so it was not busy, or the noise would be louder but still not too bad. As always the food and the service was excellent. I have been eating at Artu's since they opened over 30 years ago. I always have a great meal.
The food wasn't spectacular; I know because if I am commenting that I could probably make the dish better at home it wasn't that great. The cocktails were fantastic, the ambiance was great and the service was solid. But there are better places to spend your dollars for quality food.