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Lucia Ristorante, Boston, MA

Lucia Ristorante

4.3
4.3
3352 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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 areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Cross street
    Harris Street
  • Parking details
    We offer valet parking nightly from 4pm to closing
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room

What 3,352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lucia Ristorante delivers a delightful Italian dining experience with "delicious food" and a "wonderful" atmosphere. Guests praise the attentive service and authentic flavors, especially the pasta and veal dishes. While some reviews mention inconsistent service, many diners find the restaurant's charm and "great location" in Boston's North End make it a worthwhile visit.

3,352 Reviews
  1. John

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lucia has always been our favorite restaurant in the North End been going there for Many years. Frank the manager is always making sure that we are well taken care of.

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  2. Brett

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic experience at Lucia's. The food is fantastic and the prices aren't extraordinarily high like some other restaurants in the north end. Classic Italian food that's very good.

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  3. Cristal

    VIP

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely meal! We loved every bite and sip! Really nice service, too. We started with bruschetta- fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. I got the Polo Chicken, with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a light lemon sauce, served over homemade penne. Delightful. Husband got the house specialty, Ammazzafame, which is pure perfection. This will become one of our go-to restaurants in the North End. Thank you for a perfect evening.

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  4. Rose

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The first time there on November 2, was spot on!! Not so much this time. The service was not the greatest. I could understand if it was busy and they were overwhelmed but that was not the case, it was very quiet in there. My only complaint on the food was that the veal was over cooked, a bit too chewy for my liking.

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  5. June

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and great service once seated. We had a reservation for six o’clock and were not seated until 6:30. Which would have been okay but the hostess was rather rude.

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  6. Chris

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good restaurant with good food. Not much room but that adds to the charm. Noise level was off the chart but that is to be expected. Service was very good.

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  7. Stefano

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    51 reviews

    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I believe I've been to Lucia Ristorante a few times, but this is the first time in a few years. It is an easy to find place farther up Hanover Street. We met friends there with a reservation and arrived about 30 minutes early. We were sat promptly, which is nice. The cocktail menu was hard to read as it was faded to nothingness in a few places, but we managed to order a couple cocktails that were tasty. We also ordered a bottle of wine that went well with dinner and was reasonably priced. The food we had was largely tasty. What was surprising was the portion sizes on a few items. The antipasto platter included just two slices of cheese, two slices of three meats and some marinated vegetables. It seemed far below what the asking price was. The items were good (not great), but with so little, it was less than great. My friends split a meal that worked for them. I ordered my own past dish and finished it quickly. It was tasty, but...I never finish a pasta dish. There really wasn't much in the serving and I was still hungry afterwards. That's unusual for me. We had a tasty dessert and coffee at the end of the meal. Service was reasonably good and we received an accurate bill. It was a tasty meal in the North End, but quantity wise, I was left wanting...and again, I don't eat much.

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  8. Bruce

    VIP

    Orange County

    55 reviews

    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and environment was very good. Extremely loud.

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  9. Arthur

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was unsurpassed. We were greeted by a gentleman shortly after our meal which made the experience even better!! My mother was born in Sicily and I gotta tell you it was the closest thing I’ve had in the past 10 years outstanding portion. Everything was point on. I will be back with all of my friends trust me, thank you effortless sat down, had a meal and loved every part of it thanks.I’m so happy we found you!!

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  10. Eric

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a louder north end restaurant. Their food is top notch. But for the same food and quieter setting try their Winchester location.

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Lucia Ristorante is rated 4.3 stars by 3352 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

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415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harris Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room
  • 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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