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Trattoria Il Panino, Boston, MA

Trattoria Il Panino

4.5
4.5
6372 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 143 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the front
and back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm late night Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 720-1336
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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What 6,372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked

  • Boston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Trattoria Il Panino in Boston's North End is a beloved spot for Italian cuisine enthusiasts. Guests celebrate its "delicious food" and "amazing service," with standout dishes like cacio e pepe and lobster ravioli. While the bustling atmosphere can be "loud," the lively ambiance adds to its charm. Reservations recommended!

6,372 Reviews
  1. Yura

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was spectacular. Very good service. I recommend it.

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  2. Brittany

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    O M G - what a horrible place to have Thanksgiving dinner. The charcuterie was good. The sangria is super bitter. The water is WARM. The pasta came out cold. Waiter extremely pushy and rushes you the entire time. $123 for mediocre food. Don’t waste your $ here!

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  3. Erika

    Naples

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the chicken Parmesan and the portion was excellent. Our waiter Emiliano could not have been any more helpful and gracious. I was recommended this restaurant all the way from Florida, we were not disappointed. 👌🏽

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  4. John

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We tried for a year to get reservations here based on recommendations from friends. We have been unsuccessful until Thanksgiving. We arrived on time and were seated promptly. We had to wait a bit to place any kind of order, way beyond normal. Fine, it's thanksgiving. Our apps arrived and they were lackluster, especially my wife's Mozzarella Caprese. This was as basic as any dish could be, utter disappointment. The worst part was our main dishes. My wife ordered the ravioli porcini. It was so salty she could barely eat it. I ordered the Lobster Fra Diavolo. I was amazed that they did not supply me with shears for the lobster shells. They just gave me nut/shell crackers and a small fork to get into all the lobster. In a fine dining establishment I was elbows deep in sauce and lobster. When I asked for kitchen shears I was told they have none. Something so simple could make such a huge difference in someone's dining experience. My wife and I waited a year to get into this spot and left completely disappointed. Not only would I not eat here again, I would never recommend this spot to anyone. If you are going to eat straight pasta, you might be fine. Do not order the lobster fra diavolo if you aren't prepared for a hand battle with food.

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  5. Linda

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious- seriously, everything from antipasto to fresh pasta to chicken parm. Atmosphere is friendly, chatty , warm. We’ll be back soon

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  6. KarenM

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fried calamari was disappointing, large pieces impossible to chew. We were seated by the door so every time someone entered, it was freezing. The pesto pasta was bland but the rest of our meals were delish.

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  7. Stephen

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were sat in the downstairs dining room. It was quite noisy but not unexpected as there were several larger parties. Our food was quite good however the service was only ok and the room itself needs to be updated. The service was somewhat slow. 15 minutes to get a coke and a martini?? And the martini showed up first!! Took a while to get the check and also to get change after that. My complaints about the room are 1) Peeling paint on the soffit covering the vents. 2) Poor design of wine storage. Yes the bottles all look nice lining the walls but having to move so a server can access the wine during our meal is not ideal. The server tried to play it off as checking in on us but it was clearly just to get to the wine behind us. The food itself was quite good. Started with a Ceaser salad and had the Osso Bucco and the tortelli. The salad was nothing to write home about(croutons tasted like they came from a box)! The tortelli was quite good but a bit heavy on the garlic side. We both love garlic but thought it was a bit much. The Osso Bucco was outstanding, Italian comfort food at its best!

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  8. Mary

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our appetizers and pasta dishes were amazing. Very fresh. The chicken Parmesan was just okay and a bit rubbery. Everything else was exceptional.

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  9. Carl

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food at reasonable prices. I come here whenever I am in Boston!

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  10. Kathy

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner tonight ! Great service ! Lovely place ! Will go again … soon !!

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2 people
19:00
Booked 143 times today
Google Map for Trattoria Il Panino

280 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hanover Street
  • Area
    North End
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm late night Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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