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Ristorante Saraceno, Boston, MA

Ristorante Saraceno

4.5
4.5
1543 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
20:00
Booked 32 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Born out of our love of fine wines and traditional food, Ristorante Saraceno Italian/Napoletana style cuisine has become the premiere location for fine dining in Boston’s Historic North End. After traveling the Italian regions and sampling different cuisines, we decided to make our way back home and bring Napoli’s best to Boston. Our biggest challenge was finding the right, high-quality ingredients for the dishes we wanted to serve. We are dedicated to offering only the finest and freshest foods. We have also taken great care in assembling a team of only the best chefs and experienced kitchen and dining staff. Come and taste the experience yourself.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 227-5353
  • Website
    http://www.saracenos.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Catinella
  • Catering
    No
  • Private party facilities
    Please call us at (617) 227-5888 for more information.We do have private rooms for large events
  • Location
    286 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113
  • Area
    North End
  • Cross Street
    Hanover Street
  • Parking details
    We gladly offer our customers parking validation for up to three hours. We also have valet parking outside of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The closest train stations to us are Haymarket, Aquarium, and North Station. We are approximately half a mile from each of these stops.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Menu

Antipasti (Appetizers)

  • Cozze e VongoleUS$19.99

    PEI mussels and New England clams sautéed in garlic, oregano and bay leaves in a red or white sauce

    • Vongole al FornoUS$14.99

      Clams baked with signature stuffing topped with silvers of Italian bacon

      • Antipasto all'ItalianaUS$16.99

        Thinly sliced prosciutto, soppressata and artisanal provolone cheese studded with artichoke hearts, olives then drizzled with imported olive oil

        • Imported Anchovies AvailableUS$2.00

      • Funghi TrifolatiUS$12.99

        Mushrooms sautéed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil

        • Antipasto di Mare della CasaUS$20.99

          Calamari and octopus salad dressed with imported olive oil, balsamic vinegar and kalamata olive garnish

          • Zuppa di Cozze della CasaUS$14.99

            Black mussels house style poached in a white wine sauce or red sauce with fine herbs

            • Funghi RipieniUS$14.99

              Mushrooms stuffed with Italian sweet sausage, herbed breadcrumbs and sherry wine sauce

              • Lumache alla PariginaUS$14.99

                Escargots bourguignonne

                • Prosciutto e MeloneUS$12.99

                  Parma ham thinly sliced with seasonal melon

                  • Pasta e FagioliUS$12.99

                    Savory pasta and bean soup

                    • Frittura di CalamariUS$19.95

                      Fried calamari served with marinara dipping sauce

                      Insalate (Salads)

                      • Insalata CapreseUS$15.99

                        Red ripe tomatoes with fresh mozzarella slices

                        • Insalata della CasaUS$9.99

                          House salad

                          • Insalata PrimaveraUS$8.99

                            Tomatoes and oregano with seasoned vinaigrette

                            • Insalata alla Cesare

                              Crisp romaine hearts tossed in a classic Caesar dressing cheese and savory croutons

                              • For TwoUS$14.99
                              • For OneUS$9.99
                              • Imported Anchovies AvailableUS$2.00

                            Paste & Risotti (Pasta and Rice Dishes)

                            • Lasagna al Forno della CasaUS$22.99

                              Creamy ricotta, parmigiano and romano cheeses layered with ribbons of pasta, ground beef and traditional Bolognese sauce then baked to perfection

                              • Tortellini ai FormaggiUS$22.99

                                Tossed in a light pink vodka sauce

                                • Spaghetti all'AmatricianaUS$19.99

                                  Spaghetti with richly flavored tomato-onion-Italian bacon sauce and sharp parmigiano cheese

                                  • Spaghetti alla CarbonaraUS$19.99

                                    Spaghetti with a silky sauce of eggs, parmigiano cheese, pancetta and white wine

                                    • Ravioli al FormaggioUS$19.99

                                      Ricotta ravioli served with your choice of house marinara or traditional bolognese sauce

                                      • Spaghetti alle VongoleUS$24.99

                                        Spaghetti al dente, a medley of New England and imported clams tossed with oregano, parsley and garlic in a red or white sauce

                                        • Fettuccine BologneseUS$22.99

                                          Fettuccine with traditional veal, beef and pork based tomato sauce

                                          • Gnocchi alla NapoletanaUS$18.99

                                            Potato pasta pillows with light marinara and melted mozzarella

                                            • Rigatoni all'ArrabbiataUS$18.99

                                              Rigatoni with spiced tomato or white sauce

                                              • Fettuccine all'AlfredoUS$22.99

                                                Fettuccine al dente tossed with cream, egg yolk and imported Italian cheese

                                                • Linguine ai Frutti di MareUS$29.99

                                                  Linguine al dente smothered with succulent shrimp and scallops, tender calamari, PEI mussels and New England clams simmered in Saraceno's signature marinara

                                                  • Risotto alla PescatoraUS$29.99

                                                    Mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp and calamari

                                                    • Risotto con FunghiUS$21.99

                                                      Mushrooms, saffron and imported romano cheese

                                                      • Spaghetti MarinaraUS$15.99

                                                        Spaghetti with plum tomato sauce seasoned with fine herbs

                                                        Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                                        What 1,543 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
                                                        • 4.5Service
                                                        • 4.5Ambience
                                                        • 4.4Value

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                                                        Review summary

                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                        Ristorante Saraceno offers a charming Italian dining experience in Boston's North End. Guests praise the "amazing service," "authentic Italian food," and "friendly staff." With a vibrant atmosphere featuring live music, this restaurant creates memorable dining experiences. While some reviews note variability in service speed, the "delicious" cuisine consistently impresses.

                                                        1,543 Reviews

                                                        1. Mark

                                                          Baltimore

                                                          7 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          7 reviews

                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          We have visited this restaurant a few times over the past 20 years and it remains our favorite. Excellent food, a personal and family feeling and a quiet, relaxing environment. Highlly recommended!

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                                                        2. Natalie

                                                          Greater Boston

                                                          82 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          82 reviews

                                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Fantastic! Great food. If you go on Sat. evenings, live music. Wonderful.

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                                                        3. Andrea

                                                          Los Angeles

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          vip
                                                          5.0

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Great service and food! A true North End gem. This was our fifth time dining here and will definitely be back. Good accommodations for large parties of 6-9 guests.

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                                                        4. Tanya

                                                          Greater Boston

                                                          1 review

                                                          4.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined 7 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 4
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          Lovely non-fussy restaurant that does its best to deliver value. It's not high end, but solid Italian and affordable with hard working staff.

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                                                        5. Mary Ellen

                                                          Greater Boston

                                                          103 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          103 reviews

                                                          Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Awesome meal. But very loud. Had to talk loud through the whole meal.

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                                                        6. Vincent

                                                          New York City

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          3.0

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                          2. Food 3
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          Like most Italian restaurants in this area , the food is average . Nothing special your basic dishes. Service was very good and place is nice. Gets a little crowded

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                                                        7. Eleanor

                                                          San Francisco

                                                          4 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          4 reviews

                                                          Dined on 11 November 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Staff was welcoming and attentive. Food was hot and tasty. We were given bread which was good and service was fast enough, and good portions for the dinner!

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                                                        8. Jim

                                                          Minneapolis

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 4
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Loved the food and ambience. The singers were a great touch! Love this place!

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                                                        9. OpenTable Diner

                                                          London

                                                          1 review

                                                          2.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                          1. Overall 2
                                                          2. Food 3
                                                          3. Service 2
                                                          4. Ambience 2
                                                          The upstairs dining room was very nice, but we were seated downstairs, literally in the basement. The mood was set to make you feel like you were in Italy, but we could not get past the overall look and musty smell of being in the basement. We went through a maze of rooms and tables before being seated. Personally, my first thought was that this is a fire hazard. The appetizers were delicious, main courses, not so much. The service could have been much better, too. We joked that we were in the forgotten room. Never had water refilled, and our waiter never checked on us after the meal was served. The table next to us had 2 meals that never came, and their waiter never checked on them, so we had our waiter get their waiter for them. The rest of their party had finished before they even received their meals. Maybe we would have had a better experience had we not been in the basement, who knows. Just be prepared that you, too, might end up in the basement instead of the main dining room.

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                                                        10. Amy

                                                          Greater Boston

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Food was delicious and the service was great! We had a baby with us and they were very good about putting us in an area that was big enough for a stroller.

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                                                        FAQs

                                                        Ristorante Saraceno offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-5353.

                                                        Ristorante Saraceno is rated 4.5 stars by 1543 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                        Make a booking

                                                        2 people
                                                        20:00
                                                        Booked 32 times today

                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                        Google Map for Ristorante Saraceno

                                                        286 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

                                                        Additional information

                                                        • Cross Street
                                                          Hanover Street
                                                        • Area
                                                          North End
                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                          Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
                                                        • Price
                                                          $30 and under
                                                        • Cuisines
                                                          Italian
                                                        • Dining style
                                                          Casual Dining
                                                        • Dress code
                                                          Casual Dress
                                                        • Parking details
                                                          We gladly offer our customers parking validation for up to three hours. We also have valet parking outside of the restaurant.
                                                        • Public transit
                                                          The closest train stations to us are Haymarket, Aquarium, and North Station. We are approximately half a mile from each of these stops.
                                                        • Payment Options
                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                        • Executive Chef
                                                          Joe Catinella
                                                        • Additional
                                                          Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                                                        • Website
                                                          http://www.saracenos.com/
                                                        • Phone number
                                                          (617) 227-5353
                                                        • Catering
                                                          No
                                                        • Private party facilities
                                                          Please call us at (617) 227-5888 for more information.We do have private rooms for large events

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