marsala wine sauce, crimini mushrooms, side of mezzi rigatoni pomodoro
Sauce and Fresh Pasta To Go
Pint of MarinaraUS$6.00
Pint of Vodka SauceUS$8.00
Pint of BologneseUS$12.00
Half Pound Mezzi RigatoniUS$5.00
Half Pound TagliatelleUS$7.00
What 1,224 people are saying
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value
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Tony & Elaine's offers a "classic Italian food" experience in Boston's North End. Praised for its "warm, friendly, and authentically attentive" service, the restaurant's cozy ambiance is reminiscent of an "Italian grandmother's house." Standout dishes include the "bolognese and meatballs," with many patrons labeling it a "must-visit" spot.
1,224 Reviews
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Nancy
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
We all loved our dinner tonight! It’s a very small restaurant so don’t plan to linger too long. Food was excellent (lasagna, pasta with vodka sauce, and pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe) and we really loved both the garlic bread and the regular bread service.
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Matthew VIP
Atlanta21 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
So happy I settled on Tony & Elaine's when I was looking for a quintessential North End Italian restaurant. Everything from the food to the ambiance and decor reminded me of the Italian restaurants I used to eat in growing up in the Northeast before moving south long ago.
Excellent place.
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Mike VIP
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 3
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 5
Best old school Italian I’ve had in the North End, however as upon ordering our house salad came out which was great, which was immediately followed up by our entrees (maybe 5 minutes). I wish they gave us more time to relax and enjoy the food. Small spot and I think their purpose was to flip a 6 top in 60 minutes. I would go back but pace the food better is all I ask.
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Matt
Kansas City1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Fantastic little place. Everything — food, atmosphere, people — was about top notch. Will be back next time I’m in Boston
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Isaac
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We were a group of friends gathering for our “pasta” party before the Boston Marathon. The team adapted easily to our needs for billing and payment as we were not easy; visitors from abroad requiring different bills. No problem!
I cannot say about the rest of the food but my Bolognese was delicious!
We will return.
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Rebecca
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Sooo good. We just happened to pass by and try it….best choice and restaurant all weekend!
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kat VIP
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Amazing! Wonderful experience and highly recommend.
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Mark
Greater Boston5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
Overall 3
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 2
So the food is very good as was the service. But they need to rethink their “dinner music”. Listening to Aerosmith and The Who (bands I like) is not enjoyable while having dinner.
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Casey VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
What an amazing restaurant in the north end. It’s classic Italian food done right!
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Adrienne VIP
Washington DC8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Oh my gosh, this place is perfect. The ambience, the food, everything. A small, charming restaurant with excellent Italian food. So good, we went back again a couple days later. Can’t wait to come back to Boston for the bolognese and meatballs this summer.
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FAQs
Tony & Elaine's does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Tony & Elaine's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 580-0321.
Tony & Elaine's is rated 4.7 stars by 1224 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.