The Florentine Cafe

4.7

609 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

29 Nov 2024

21:30

Booked 50 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

The Florentine Café is an Italian lunch and dinner café, with a full bar, draft beers, and a great wine selection. Stop by with a friend for drinks and a meal or come to lunch with business colleagues. We now offer outdoor seating, as well as, indoor seating with a great view. When the floor-to-ceiling windows open, they let in a nice breeze, allowing the fresh air to circulate, adding to a beautiful dining experience, in, or out. We also have a separate dining area downstairs that seats up to 50 guests It's perfect for any private event, rehearsal dinner, or business function. The casual atmosphere makes it easy to relax, and enjoy a meal with fine company. Join us, start with complimentary, home-made Focaccia bread and seasoned olive oil, and you must try our signature dish, Ravioli di Aragosta. Other best dishes include, the Fusilli Alla Vodka, Pollo al Limone, and a new favourite, the Salmone D'estate.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 2:00 pm–12:45 am Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–12:45 am Sat 11:00 am–12:45 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–12:45 am
Phone number
(617) 227-1777
Website
http://www.florentinecafeboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Call to request information

Location
333 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
Area
North End
Cross Street
Hanover & Prince
Parking details
Public lots on Commercial Street
Public transit
Hay Market & North Station
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

ArugulaUS$15.00
CaesarUS$11.00
Carpaccio di SalmoneUS$19.00
Smoked Salmon, arugula, cappers, & shallots with a lemon dressing
Mozzarella CapreseUS$17.00
------------US$0.00
AntipastoUS$23.00
BruschettaUS$11.00
Burrata ContadinaUS$22.00
Hand-crafted mozzarella with a creamy center, Italian bread, cherry tomatoes, Prosciutto di Parma, & balsamic dressing
Crudo MareUS$46.00
Eggplant ParmigianaUS$18.00
Fritto MistoUS$19.00
Oyster CrudoUS$19.00
Ricotta MeatballsUS$18.00
A serving of three freshly baked meatballs with our tomato basil sauce & topped with fresh ricotta.
Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00
Zucchini FlowersUS$19.00
Zuppa CozzeUS$19.00
Mussels & clams sautéed with a spicy tomato sauce & fresh garlic
Zuppa del GiornoUS$14.00

Primi

Fettuccine PositanoUS$34.00
Fettuccine egg pasta with sautéed clams, mussels, shrimp, & scallops in a tomato basil sauce
Fusilli alla VodkaUS$28.00
LasagnaUS$31.00
Linguine ScampiUS$29.00
Linguine VongoleUS$32.00
Local clams sautéed with garlic & olive oil. With linguine & your choice of a light cherry tomato sauce, or a white wine sauce
Lobster Fra DiavoloUS$39.00
Ravioli di AragostaUS$36.00
Rigatoni alla NormaUS$29.00
Freshly homemade rigatoni & eggplant in an organic tomato sauce with fresh basil & ricotta
Rigatoni BologneseUS$29.00
Off Menu ▶US$0.00
Linguine & MeatballsUS$25.00
Gnocchi VaccinaraUS$29.00
Fettuccine AlfredoUS$32.00

Secondi

Agnello alle ErbeUS$40.00
Lightly pan-fried & breaded herb crusted Lamb chops, finished through the oven & served with mixed vegetables, roasted potatoes, & a fig balsamic glaze
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
BranzinoUS$39.00
Florentine CacciuccoUS$46.00
Filet MignonUS$48.00
Roasted chicken breast in a light tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella & tomatoes, & served with broccoli rabe
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Grilled Mixed SeafoodUS$46.00
Alaskan King SalmonUS$33.00
Pan seared veal scaloppine with artichokes, cherry tomatoes, spinach, & potatoes in white wine sauce
Mare e MontiUS$58.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
MarsalaUS$35.00
Pollo ParmigianaUS$34.00
Rib-EyeUS$77.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Short RibsUS$41.00
Veal OssobucoUS$40.00

ALLERGY!!!!

ALLERGY ALERT!!!US$0.00

SPECIALS

CarbonaraUS$38.00
Tomahawk for TwoUS$120.00
◀Current SpecialsUS$0.00
Grilled Veal Chop*US$40.00
Veal Chop Parm*US$45.00
Octopus SaladUS$20.00
7 Fish RisottoUS$37.00
Crème CaramelUS$10.00
Smoked ScallopsUS$19.00
Porkchop MilaneseUS$36.00
Surf &TurfUS$45.00
Sogliola alla MugnaiaUS$32.00
Beef CarpaccioUS$21.00
Black Truffle CarbonaraUS$35.00
BranzinoUS$30.00
Amberjack Acqua PazzaUS$40.00
Chicken FrancaiseUS$30.00
Frutti Di MareUS$30.00
Italian IceUS$10.00
Linguine PestoUS$32.00
Lamb ShankUS$42.00
LasagnaUS$30.00
Buffalo MozzarellaUS$22.00
Limoncello Cake Special US$12.00
CarbonaraUS$29.00
Scallop SPECIALUS$33.00
Mediterranean ScallopsUS$20.00
MonkfishUS$30.00
Oyster & Shrimp CocktailUS$30.00
Oyster Shrimp ComboUS$32.00
Panna CottaUS$12.00
Pan Seared SoleUS$38.00
Pistachio SpecialUS$14.00
Risotto SpecialUS$30.00
Risotto SpecialUS$32.00
Sesame TunaUS$38.00
Short RibUS$40.00
Squid Ink GnocchiUS$32.00
Steak TipsUS$30.00
Tuna TartareUS$20.00
Wrapped ScallopsUS$30.00
ZuppaUS$16.00

What 609 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Florentine Cafe is a beloved North End gem known for its "consistently excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing food, service, and atmosphere," with standout dishes like the lobster ravioli and veal osso buco. The ambiance is enhanced by open windows and a charming location.

609 Reviews

J
John
Greater Boston
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Hello, Food was very good , Andre the server was excellent. I was very disappointed there was no Peroni on draft . Thanks, John
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was tasty and location and ambience were great! Parking is a bit challenging. Service was very attentive. Pastas were good and authentic. Broccoli was stringy and overcooked so wouldn’t recommend that as a side. Prices were high for food quality and portion sizes.
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Penny
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for a special occasion and was treated to the best table right by a window with an awesome view. Food was great and fairly priced. Cocktail selection was a bit lacking so we went for the wine, which was delicious. Great service. The bar does get very busy at night so just be mindful of that when making late reservations.
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CarrieC
New York City
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere great service and food visiting my daughter in Boston and we had a lovely time
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Mark
Las Vegas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Florentine. We live here and of course lots of Italian choices. The best here.
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Belkys
New York City
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The Florentine never disappoints. Friendly service staff. The zucchini stuffed ricotta blossoms are great. The pasta and seafood is always tasty. Good wine selection. Nice window seating on Hanover Street in the North End. They also have a good brunch on Sundays.
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Donna
Rhode Island
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and food! Looking forward to returning to celebrate another occasion!
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have a great meal here! Love the focaccia bread, and the fusilli a la vodka!
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Joseph
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very nice restaurant. We did have to wait 25 minutes even with reservations. The food and service were exceptional but the overall atmosphere is quite loud.
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lou
Naples
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Please give an option for loud in your noise level. The current choices do not address the noise.
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FAQs

The Florentine Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-1777.

The Florentine Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 609 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

29 Nov 2024

21:30

Booked 50 times today

Order delivery or takeout

333 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross Street
Hanover & Prince
Area
North End
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 2:00 pm–12:45 am Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–12:45 am Sat 11:00 am–12:45 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–12:45 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public lots on Commercial Street
Public transit
Hay Market & North Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.florentinecafeboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 227-1777
Private party facilities
Call to request information

The Florentine Cafe

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lasagna

Arugula Salad

Gnocchi Bolognese

Antipasti e Insalata

ArugulaUS$15.00

CaesarUS$11.00

Carpaccio di SalmoneUS$19.00

Mozzarella CapreseUS$17.00

------------US$0.00

AntipastoUS$23.00

BruschettaUS$11.00

Burrata ContadinaUS$22.00

Crudo MareUS$46.00

Eggplant ParmigianaUS$18.00

Fritto MistoUS$19.00

Oyster CrudoUS$19.00

Ricotta MeatballsUS$18.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00

Zucchini FlowersUS$19.00

Zuppa CozzeUS$19.00

Zuppa del GiornoUS$14.00

Primi

Fettuccine PositanoUS$34.00

Fusilli alla VodkaUS$28.00

LasagnaUS$31.00

Linguine ScampiUS$29.00

Linguine VongoleUS$32.00

Lobster Fra DiavoloUS$39.00

Ravioli di AragostaUS$36.00

Rigatoni alla NormaUS$29.00

Rigatoni BologneseUS$29.00

Off Menu ▶US$0.00

Linguine & MeatballsUS$25.00

Gnocchi VaccinaraUS$29.00

Fettuccine AlfredoUS$32.00

Secondi

Agnello alle ErbeUS$40.00

BranzinoUS$39.00

Florentine CacciuccoUS$46.00

Filet MignonUS$48.00

Grilled Mixed SeafoodUS$46.00

Alaskan King SalmonUS$33.00

Mare e MontiUS$58.00

MarsalaUS$35.00

Pollo ParmigianaUS$34.00

Rib-EyeUS$77.00

Short RibsUS$41.00

Veal OssobucoUS$40.00

ALLERGY!!!!

ALLERGY ALERT!!!US$0.00

SPECIALS

CarbonaraUS$38.00

Tomahawk for TwoUS$120.00

◀Current SpecialsUS$0.00

Grilled Veal Chop*US$40.00

Veal Chop Parm*US$45.00

Octopus SaladUS$20.00

7 Fish RisottoUS$37.00

Crème CaramelUS$10.00

Smoked ScallopsUS$19.00

Porkchop MilaneseUS$36.00

Surf &TurfUS$45.00

Sogliola alla MugnaiaUS$32.00

Beef CarpaccioUS$21.00

Black Truffle CarbonaraUS$35.00

BranzinoUS$30.00

Amberjack Acqua PazzaUS$40.00

Chicken FrancaiseUS$30.00

Frutti Di MareUS$30.00

Italian IceUS$10.00

Linguine PestoUS$32.00

Lamb ShankUS$42.00

LasagnaUS$30.00

Buffalo MozzarellaUS$22.00

Limoncello Cake Special US$12.00

CarbonaraUS$29.00