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Lucia Ristorante, Boston, MA

Lucia Ristorante

4.2
4.2
3334 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Located at the heart of Hanover Street, Lucia Ristorante is an institution in Boston's North End. Opened in 1977, Lucia was the first restaurant to bring authentic Italian cuisine to Boston's oldest neighborhood. We continue to combine traditional Italian favorites with innovative new dishes in our distinctive atmosphere. Ample summertime patio seating is available in the newly bricked courtyard of our neighbor, St. Stephen's Church.

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  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 367-2353
  • Website
    http://luciaboston.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Filippo Frattaroli
  • Catering
    Any Foods for pick up or drop off
  • Private party facilities
    Two dining rooms that can accomodate up to 70 people each, for any type of event.For parties greater than 8 people, please contact the restaurant for details.

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Menu

    ANTIPASTI Appetizer

    • BruschetteUS$11.00

      Country bread topped with your choice of- tomato, Mozzarella and fresh basil or sautéed wild mushrooms

      • Antipasto NostranoUS$22.00

        Prosciutto, Sopressata, Provolone, seasonal marinated vegetables

        • CalamariUS$16.00

          Fried calamari served with marinara dipping sauce

          • ScampiUS$18.00

            Shrimp sautéed with butter, garlic and white wine. Served over crostini

            • CapreseUS$16.00

              Ripe tomato, Mozzarella di Bufula, fresh basil, aged Balsamic vinegar sprinkled with sea salt and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

              • CozzeUS$16.00

                Native mussels sautéed with fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil and white wine. Served with crostini

                • CarrozzaUS$15.00

                  Lightly breaded, pan-fried Mozzarella stuffed with Prosciutto. Served with marinara sauce

                  INSALATE Salad

                  • Insalata MistaUS$9.00

                    Seasonal greens, tomato, red onion and Lucia's famous house salad dressing

                    • Insalata LuciaUS$16.00

                      Mix of garden fresh greens, radicchio, arugula, romaine, endive, grape tomatoes and pecorino with bits of imported dry salami and our Lucia house salad dressing

                      • CesareUS$12.00

                        Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & shaved Parmigiano cheese

                        ZUPPE & MINESTRE Soups

                        • Zuppe del GiornoUS$11.00

                          Prepared fresh daily with market fresh ingredients

                          • Minestra di FagioliUS$9.00

                            Rustic country soup made from the stock of Prosciutto, beans and pasta

                            PASTASCIUTTE Pasta

                            • Scaloppine AbruzzeseUS$24.00

                              Veal and chicken sautéed with butter, white wine, broccoli and cheese, pan tossed with penne rigate

                              • Quattro FormaggiUS$20.00

                                Pappardelle in a rich cheese sauce of Romano, Mozzarella, Bel Paese and Parmigiano

                                • Brigante di PenneUS$19.00

                                  Penne rigate in a light cream, vodka and tomato sauce

                                  • CarbonaraUS$25.00

                                    Spaghetti with bacon, onion, egg yolk, grated Grano Padano

                                    • Mare e MonteUS$23.00

                                      Linguine with clams from the sea and mushrooms from the mountains in a rich tomato sauce

                                      • MaielandoUS$25.00

                                        Potato Gnocchi in a cream sauce with Bel Paese and Pecorino cheeses and crema di tartufo nero

                                        • AmmazzafameUS$23.00

                                          A specialty of the house! Penne rigate, Porcini mushrooms, sausage, broccoli, sun-dried tomato and capers

                                          • Maccheroni AmatricianaUS$25.00

                                            House made spaghetti chitarra with pancetta, pecorino, red pepper flakes, onion and crushed tomato sauce

                                            • Lasagna LuciaUS$22.00

                                              Nonna Lucia's recipe, fresh pasta layered with egg, ground veal, Mozzarella & tomato sauce

                                              • Gnocchi AbruzzeseUS$21.00

                                                Served with tomato sauce, fresh basil, Pecorino

                                                • Tortellini PestoUS$21.00

                                                  Tortellini, fresh pesto with pine nuts, basil, Parmigiano & extra virgin olive oil

                                                  • Chitarra al TartufoUS$28.00

                                                    Abruzzese Chitarra-cut pasta with wild mushrooms, sausage with white truffle oil

                                                    • Pappardelle BologneseUS$23.00

                                                      Pappardelle in San Marzano tomato sauce with ground meat

                                                      • Gnocchi SpezzatinoUS$25.00

                                                        Gnocchi sautéed with capers, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and veal

                                                        • TricoloreUS$38.00

                                                          A Lucia Classic! Abruzzese Chitarra pasta in our homemade tomato sauce, tortellini in a cream sauce & gnocchi sautéed in our fresh pesto sauce, arranged in the tricolors of the Italian flag! Serves two people

                                                          • Melanzane ParmigianaUS$19.00

                                                            Baked eggplant layered with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

                                                            POLLO Chicken

                                                            • Pollo LuciaUS$26.00

                                                              Boneless chicken breast sautéed with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a light lemon sauce

                                                              • Pollo MarsalaUS$25.00

                                                                Chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce. Served with linguine

                                                                • SaggittarioUS$25.00

                                                                  Boneless chicken, asparagus, olives, artichoke, anchovy and roasted tomato. Served with a house salad

                                                                  • Pollo FrancescoUS$25.00

                                                                    Boneless chicken breast topped with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, spicy marinara sauce, fresh mushrooms and black olives

                                                                    • Pollo FocacciaUS$25.00

                                                                      Boneless chicken breast topped with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, fried artichokes, white wine sauce

                                                                      • Pollo ParmigianaUS$22.00

                                                                        Baked chicken cutlet topped with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

                                                                        ALLA GRIGLIA From the Grill

                                                                        • Lombata di ManzoUS$35.00

                                                                          Grilled New York Sirloin. Served with broccoli

                                                                          • Bistecca alla ArrabiataUS$38.00

                                                                            Grilled New York Sirloin steak topped with a spicy marinara sauce, mushrooms, capers, anchovies & olives

                                                                            • Pollo alla GrigliaUS$25.00

                                                                              Grilled chicken breast, lightly seasoned, served over a salad of mixed greens

                                                                              VITELLO Veal

                                                                              • SaltimboccaUS$27.00

                                                                                Veal layered with Prosciutto, Mozzarella and mushrooms sautéed in a light white sauce

                                                                                • BraciolettineUS$29.00

                                                                                  Prepared either alla Limone, veal rolled and stuffed with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, mushrooms and citrus white wine -or- alla Calabrese, veal rolled and stuffed with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, peppers, mushrooms, onions in a spicy pomodoro sauce

                                                                                  • Vitello MarsalaUS$28.00

                                                                                    Veal, sautéed mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce. Served with linguine

                                                                                    • Vitello ParmigianaUS$26.00

                                                                                      Breaded veal cutlet topped with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

                                                                                      • CarrozzellaUS$28.00

                                                                                        Veal topped with Mozzarella, fried sage in a white wine sauce

                                                                                        FRUTTi DI MARE From the Sea

                                                                                        • Marco PoloUS$44.00

                                                                                          Fresh from the market, shrimp, clams, mussels, filet of sole, calamari and scallops in a light marinara sauce. Served over pappardelle

                                                                                          • Scampi FrancavilleseUS$27.00

                                                                                            Shrimp sautéed with butter and garlic in a white wine sauce. Served over linguine

                                                                                            • SalmoneUS$31.00

                                                                                              Fresh salmon marinated and grilled. Served with Italian white bean salad and asparagus

                                                                                              • Sogliola PescareseUS$28.00

                                                                                                Fresh filet of sole, dipped in egg and fried with fresh lemon and limoncello. Served with asparagus

                                                                                                • Guazzetto di MareUS$34.00

                                                                                                  A specialty of the house! Calamari, imported baby clams, fresh shrimp and filet of sole in a rich tomato sauce over pappardelle pasta

                                                                                                  • Cozze e Gamberi CacciatoreUS$26.00

                                                                                                    Fresh mussels and& shrimp with mushrooms, peppers & sweet white onions

                                                                                                    • Calamari PirataUS$26.00

                                                                                                      Calamari sautéed in tomato sauce with capers, olives, sun-dried tomato served over linguine

                                                                                                      Last updated: 31 January 2024

                                                                                                      What 3,334 people are saying

                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                      4.2
                                                                                                      4.2 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                      • 4.3Food
                                                                                                      • 4.1Service
                                                                                                      • 4.2Ambience
                                                                                                      • 4.1Value

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                                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                      Lucia Ristorante offers a delightful Italian dining experience in Boston's North End. Known for its "delicious food" and "lovely atmosphere," it's a favorite spot for both locals and tourists. Guests appreciate the "authentic Italian menu" and "friendly staff," making it a go-to for family celebrations and date nights. While service can be inconsistent, the flavorful dishes and vibrant setting promise a memorable meal.

                                                                                                      3,334 Reviews

                                                                                                      1. Vanessa

                                                                                                        New York City

                                                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined today

                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                        Went for our 18th wedding anniversary. We’re seated at a tiny table in the middle of the restaurant. Didn’t even have room for my purse which I had to put in the floor. Our dinner came out while we were eating apps again hardly any room. Then didn’t see the waiter again. Never asked us if we needed anything or if we’d like more wine Disappointed

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                                                                                                      2. Donato

                                                                                                        Baltimore

                                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Excellent choice, the most authentic Italian food in Boston ! I would definitely recommend ,Plus to top it off Spumoni for dessert!

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                                                                                                      3. Megan

                                                                                                        Los Angeles

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Lucia was very nice, had the tricolor tortellini for two along with the New York sirloin steak with broccoli. Everything was really great. We enjoyed our time dining at Lucia. It was very busy.

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                                                                                                      4. Ashley

                                                                                                        Charleston

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Excellent food and experience. Honestly, the fresh pasta and marinara was basically heaven all by itself. The only meh item was the fried cheese app, which came luke warmish, as though it had been sitting under a heat lamp. Would not order again. Would reorder everything else: house salad, chicken something or other with olives, anchovies, artichokes, asparagus, and sun dried tomatoes; came with a house salad. Nommy bread, good wine list, perfectly reasonable prices, esp considering portions.

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                                                                                                      5. Chelsea

                                                                                                        Orlando

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        What a gem! Food and service were awesome. Such a cute restaurant and it was already decorated for Christmas! Great north end spot for a rainy evening to be warmed up by some red wine and delicious food.

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                                                                                                      6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                        Los Angeles

                                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Great food. Completely full on a monday night at 6:30! As a result, VERY loud. Service was great.

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                                                                                                      7. Alexis

                                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        We had to wait 20 minutes for a reservation that I booked days in advance which was pretty annoying

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                                                                                                      8. Mary

                                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                                        124 reviews

                                                                                                        vip
                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        124 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Lovely restaurant with great menu and staff. Enjoyed our meal here and can’t wait to return

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                                                                                                      9. Jacquelyn

                                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                                        11 reviews

                                                                                                        vip
                                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                                        11 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                        Went for dinner and the service was very slow and the foods was nothing fantastic. Had a reservation and still had to wait for a table. We ordered drinks and apps. The apps came out before our drinks. When dinner arrived it wasn't anything to brag about. The veal parm came out burnt and the pasta was just so so.

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                                                                                                      10. Joe

                                                                                                        Milwaukee

                                                                                                        29 reviews

                                                                                                        vip
                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                        29 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on 12 November 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Very good spot in the North End for scratch-made Italian dishes and fresh ingredients. Dined on a Tuesday evening and the restaurant was only half full, so the service was prompt and the food was prepared very quickly. All of the entrees ordered - a mix of pasta and seafood dishes - came with healthy portion sizes across the board. Only real gripe was that our server didn't offer much when asked for recommendations, which was disappointing since the restaurant wasn't busy, but it was a good experience none the less. Would recommend and visit again.

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                                                                                                      FAQs

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                                                                                                      Lucia Ristorante is rated 4.2 stars by 3334 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                                      19:00
                                                                                                      Booked 50 times today

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                                                                                                      Google Map for Lucia Ristorante

                                                                                                      415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

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                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                      • Cross Street
                                                                                                        Harris Street
                                                                                                      • Area
                                                                                                        North End
                                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                        Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                        $30 and under
                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                        Italian
                                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                                        Business Casual
                                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                                        We offer valet parking nightly from 4pm to closing
                                                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                                                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                                                        Filippo Frattaroli
                                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                                        Bar Dining
                                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                                        http://luciaboston.com/
                                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                                        (617) 367-2353
                                                                                                      • Catering
                                                                                                        Any Foods for pick up or drop off
                                                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                                                        Two dining rooms that can accomodate up to 70 people each, for any type of event.For parties greater than 8 people, please contact the restaurant for details.

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