So delicious! The portions were very big and the food was very fresh. Our door seating was also very cute. Definitely recommend.
Steven Cosgrove
Didn’t enjoy the atmosphere or the food. Was our 1st anniversary dinner. We felt like we were in a party of 6 people with how we were were sitting on top of the other couples next to us. Didn’t get service, no greeting or water, for over 20 mins after we sat down. Meatballs were super dry, pasta was super over cooked and gummy. Wife and I were pulling it out of our teeth. Was not the caliber of meal, service, nor atmosphere we were expecting based on how they label the restaurant. Would not recommend and will not be back
Ruhee D'cunha
We had a reservation but it took a long time for someone to pay any attention to us and seat us. The food was pretty good but the menu items described as 'spicy' were not spicy.
Edmary S.
3.5 stars. My family and I arrived at 4pm on a Saturday and we waited about 15-20 mins for indoor seating. Not bad considering when we left the line was ridiculously long. The restaurant is tiny inside and fits maybe 20 people tops. There is plenty of outdoor seating. Restaurant is CASH only and I noticed a few restaurants in Little Italy are cash only. Our waitress was quick but seemed rushed. She came to our table twice. Once to take order and then to bring the check. I understand the restaurant is busy but the service was lacking and good service doesn't take much effort. Food- My husband enjoyed his penne with chicken and broccoli. He said it was perfectly cooked and flavorful. I ordered the fusilli with lobster, shrimp, and in a lobster red sauce. It was so good! Very delicious and tasty. Now, for appetizer we ordered the grilled octopus which was a special and it was over cooked. We were so bummed out because appetizers set the mood. Also, nothing worst than overcooked octopus or seafood. It was rubbery. I was glad the entrees were good! Overall, stick to the pasta if you go visit! It won't disappoint.
Solomon K.
Ended up coming here after a prior reservation fell through and was pleasantly surprised. We were seated outdoors (great ambience and weather that night) and attended to quickly. Overall the food menu items we tried were tasty. My party and I ordered the strip steak, clam sauce pasta and chicken Parmesan and everything was good and tasted as expected/better (which is sometimes hard to come by surprisingly). The clam sauce butter was probably the best out of three, with fresh pasta and a buttery fresh seafood sauce. Also the food portions were huge and appropriate for their price, so that's always a plus!
Paul J Smith Ogarrio
Had an amazing Caesar salad, Octopus and the best chicken parmigiana I’ve ever had, accompanied by a bottle of wine. This restaurant is very good
Michele W.
Great italian in the north end!!! Went with friends and both drinks and food were very flavorful and filling. Would recommend the carbonara or the clam pasta. The mojito was also incredible.
Evan H.
What a delight. A fun menu with interesting and creative items. The food matches the boldness of the menu. I had the Pesce Pistachio, wow. The outdoor seating is nice. Inside is a little dark.
Jenny K.
Food was good. Short rib could've used more flavor. We were given the wrong bottle of wine, but the server insisted it was correct. We were then charged for the wine we ordered but had not been given. Server also struggled to open the bottle of wine, which we found odd at an Italian restaurant. Overall an okay experience, but not great.
Brooke L.
My in-laws were in town for the weekend, and we wanted to treat them to a nice Italian dinner in the North End. This turned out to be the perfect spot. After originally trying unsuccessfully to book their sister restaurant, Carmelina's, we decided to check this place out. We had an amazing evening out on the patio with delicious food and superb service. The servings are large, so we enjoyed having our leftovers the following evening (always a bonus!). Some of the highlights: Ahi Tuna appetizer that has a unique twist, meatballs, Bolognese pasta, and the Carbonara. Our waitress was exceptional and gave us some helpful tips on our orders throughout the evening. We will be back to try more!
We have always had great meals here, last night was no exception! They were short staffed (like everyone these days) but the server was great, the was food amazing. We started with the baby eggplants grilled octopus, delicious as were all of our meals. Sunday macaroni, (enough for two people) we took more than half of the meal home. Chicken Parma was amazing and always a great call also. The short rib over risotto and the crazy Alfredo were outstanding. Why wait in all of these lines when you can make a reservation here and have and have a memorable meal!We look forward to our return.❤️
Nan K.
The service here was great and the food came out so quickly. But the flavors weren't outstanding enough for me. The mozzarella sticks were a little bland and not that crispy. I've had the crazy Alfredo before and it was good but the one I had today was way too salty and the meat that came with it was dry. The texture of the fettuccine pasta was really good though.
Divyaksh Virmani
Customer service was really good. Food was amazing and the waiter was very professional. Would Recommend.
Brad Rose
Food was a five but service was a two or less. We were seated quickly but waited 15 minutes at the table just to place our drink order. We waited another 15-20 minutes to be able to place our food order. As I stated at the beginning the food is excellent but with the service I gave an average score of 3 stars.
Eileen C.
Amazing Italian food in the North End!! I took my mom here for dinner and everything was delicious and home cooked. Love the meatballs!! You have to get them!! They're so hearty and rolled with basil and spices in a thick tomato marinara sauce. Out of this world - you can't just eat one!! The eggplant is also amazing. Roasted to perfection in tomato sauce, basil, olive, oil, and vinegar. Even the salad was amazing with spring mix, cheese, and a light balanced italian dressing. Seafood di fravola was yummy. I loved the pasta!! It was the perfect amount of al dente. Firm and hearty pasta is what I love. And the seafood tasted fresh and wonderful. I would definitely come back with friends or date night to try some of the cocktails too.
So delicious! The portions were very big and the food was very fresh. Our door seating was also very cute. Definitely recommend.
Didn’t enjoy the atmosphere or the food. Was our 1st anniversary dinner. We felt like we were in a party of 6 people with how we were were sitting on top of the other couples next to us. Didn’t get service, no greeting or water, for over 20 mins after we sat down. Meatballs were super dry, pasta was super over cooked and gummy. Wife and I were pulling it out of our teeth. Was not the caliber of meal, service, nor atmosphere we were expecting based on how they label the restaurant. Would not recommend and will not be back
We had a reservation but it took a long time for someone to pay any attention to us and seat us. The food was pretty good but the menu items described as 'spicy' were not spicy.
3.5 stars. My family and I arrived at 4pm on a Saturday and we waited about 15-20 mins for indoor seating. Not bad considering when we left the line was ridiculously long. The restaurant is tiny inside and fits maybe 20 people tops. There is plenty of outdoor seating. Restaurant is CASH only and I noticed a few restaurants in Little Italy are cash only. Our waitress was quick but seemed rushed. She came to our table twice. Once to take order and then to bring the check. I understand the restaurant is busy but the service was lacking and good service doesn't take much effort. Food- My husband enjoyed his penne with chicken and broccoli. He said it was perfectly cooked and flavorful. I ordered the fusilli with lobster, shrimp, and in a lobster red sauce. It was so good! Very delicious and tasty. Now, for appetizer we ordered the grilled octopus which was a special and it was over cooked. We were so bummed out because appetizers set the mood. Also, nothing worst than overcooked octopus or seafood. It was rubbery. I was glad the entrees were good! Overall, stick to the pasta if you go visit! It won't disappoint.
Ended up coming here after a prior reservation fell through and was pleasantly surprised. We were seated outdoors (great ambience and weather that night) and attended to quickly. Overall the food menu items we tried were tasty. My party and I ordered the strip steak, clam sauce pasta and chicken Parmesan and everything was good and tasted as expected/better (which is sometimes hard to come by surprisingly). The clam sauce butter was probably the best out of three, with fresh pasta and a buttery fresh seafood sauce. Also the food portions were huge and appropriate for their price, so that's always a plus!
Had an amazing Caesar salad, Octopus and the best chicken parmigiana I’ve ever had, accompanied by a bottle of wine. This restaurant is very good
Great italian in the north end!!! Went with friends and both drinks and food were very flavorful and filling. Would recommend the carbonara or the clam pasta. The mojito was also incredible.
What a delight. A fun menu with interesting and creative items. The food matches the boldness of the menu. I had the Pesce Pistachio, wow. The outdoor seating is nice. Inside is a little dark.
Food was good. Short rib could've used more flavor. We were given the wrong bottle of wine, but the server insisted it was correct. We were then charged for the wine we ordered but had not been given. Server also struggled to open the bottle of wine, which we found odd at an Italian restaurant. Overall an okay experience, but not great.
My in-laws were in town for the weekend, and we wanted to treat them to a nice Italian dinner in the North End. This turned out to be the perfect spot. After originally trying unsuccessfully to book their sister restaurant, Carmelina's, we decided to check this place out. We had an amazing evening out on the patio with delicious food and superb service. The servings are large, so we enjoyed having our leftovers the following evening (always a bonus!). Some of the highlights: Ahi Tuna appetizer that has a unique twist, meatballs, Bolognese pasta, and the Carbonara. Our waitress was exceptional and gave us some helpful tips on our orders throughout the evening. We will be back to try more!
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We have always had great meals here, last night was no exception! They were short staffed (like everyone these days) but the server was great, the was food amazing. We started with the baby eggplants grilled octopus, delicious as were all of our meals. Sunday macaroni, (enough for two people) we took more than half of the meal home. Chicken Parma was amazing and always a great call also. The short rib over risotto and the crazy Alfredo were outstanding. Why wait in all of these lines when you can make a reservation here and have and have a memorable meal!We look forward to our return.❤️
The service here was great and the food came out so quickly. But the flavors weren't outstanding enough for me. The mozzarella sticks were a little bland and not that crispy. I've had the crazy Alfredo before and it was good but the one I had today was way too salty and the meat that came with it was dry. The texture of the fettuccine pasta was really good though.
Customer service was really good. Food was amazing and the waiter was very professional. Would Recommend.
Food was a five but service was a two or less. We were seated quickly but waited 15 minutes at the table just to place our drink order. We waited another 15-20 minutes to be able to place our food order. As I stated at the beginning the food is excellent but with the service I gave an average score of 3 stars.
Amazing Italian food in the North End!! I took my mom here for dinner and everything was delicious and home cooked. Love the meatballs!! You have to get them!! They're so hearty and rolled with basil and spices in a thick tomato marinara sauce. Out of this world - you can't just eat one!! The eggplant is also amazing. Roasted to perfection in tomato sauce, basil, olive, oil, and vinegar. Even the salad was amazing with spring mix, cheese, and a light balanced italian dressing. Seafood di fravola was yummy. I loved the pasta!! It was the perfect amount of al dente. Firm and hearty pasta is what I love. And the seafood tasted fresh and wonderful. I would definitely come back with friends or date night to try some of the cocktails too.