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Isabella, Boston, MA

Isabella

4.6
4.6
742 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
We are open every day,on freedom trail,next to Paul Revere house.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 227-7300
  • Website
    http://Isabellasboston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chris
  • Catering
    We do catering
  • Private party facilities
    We do private events for large parties,for details you can call the restaurant
  • Location
    2 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113-2409
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Appetizer

  • Antipasto di Casa$15.00

    Prosciutto, salami, sopressata, cheese, Bruschetta Artichoke

    • Bruschetta$12.00

      Toasted ciabatta bread; topped with fresh Tomatoes, onions, garlic, EVOO, basil

      • Shrimp Scampi$15.00

        Garlic, lemon, white wine sauce

        • Fried Calamari$15.00

          Served with marinara; thinly fried cherry peppers

          • Arugula$12.00

            EVOO and lemon

            • Caesar Salad$11.00

              Caesar dressing with no yolk; Parmigiano croutons

              • Burrata$14.00

                Served on thinly sliced prosciutto; ripped tomatoes, basil, EVOO, balsamic glaze

                • Mozzarella Caprese$13.00

                  With Vine Ripe tomatoes; EVOO balsamic glaze

                  • Pan-Roasted Mussels$14.00

                    With garlic, EVOO and marinara sauce

                    • Pan-Roasted Clams$15.00

                      With littleneck clams; garlic, lemon, white wine sauce

                      • Italian Sausage$13.00

                        Sauteed italian sausage, roasted peppers, cherry peppers, mozzarella cheese with white wine sauce

                        • Spinach with Pine Nuts & Raisins$12.00

                          Sauteed spinach with pine nuts and raisins

                          Pasta

                          • Tagliatelle Bolognese$22.00

                            Classic Bolognese; meat and pork with tomato ragu

                            • Spaghetti Carbonara$22.00

                              Crisp pancetta, caramelized onion-creamy egg yolk

                              • Spaghetti Arrabbiata$19.00

                                Spicy tomato sauce, basil

                                • Penne Puttanesca$20.00

                                  Tomatoes, capers, olives & anchovies

                                  • Gnocchi Amatriciana$21.00

                                    Italian pancetta, onions & san marzano tomato

                                    • Gnocchi Pesto$21.00

                                      Fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmigiano

                                      • Ravioli di Ricotta$21.00

                                        Ricotta cheese ravioli with San Marzano sauce

                                        • Lobster Ravioli$27.00

                                          Onions, herbs, vodka pink sauce

                                          • Linguini Frutti di Mare$28.00

                                            Jumbo shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari tomato sauce

                                            • Linguini alle Vongole$24.00

                                              Littleneck clams; garlic, lemon white wine

                                              • Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti$24.00

                                                Jumbo shrimp garlic, lemon, white wine

                                                • Fettuccine Alfredo$21.00

                                                  Classic, cream, egg yolk pernigiano-mascarpone

                                                  • Penne Italian Sausage$22.00

                                                    Sauteed EVOO with garlic sausage, broccoli rabe, cherry peppers

                                                    • Penne with Chicken & Broccoli$23.00

                                                      Alfredo sauce

                                                      • Penne Chicken Vodka$23.00

                                                        Chicken with spinach, vodka pink sauce

                                                        Entrées

                                                        • Veal Parmigiana$23.00

                                                          Served with penne

                                                          • Veal Saltimbocca$23.00

                                                            Tender medallions, topped with sage, Prosciutto, spinach & mozzarella; Served over vegetables

                                                            • Veal Marsala$22.00

                                                              Tender medallions; caramelized onions; Wine mushrooms with marsala wine; Served over vegetables

                                                              • Chicken Marsala$22.00

                                                                Caramelized onions; Wine mushrooms with marsala wine; Served with vegetables

                                                                • Chicken Cacciatore$21.00

                                                                  Tender boneless breast; wild mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, onions, capers With white wine Served with penne pasta

                                                                  • Chicken Risotto$22.00

                                                                    Boneless breast, white mushrooms, marsala wine, with spinach risotto

                                                                    • Chicken Parmigiana$21.00

                                                                      Breaded chicken topped with mozzarella and marinara, served with penne

                                                                      • Cod Puttanesca$23.00

                                                                        Tomatoes, capers, olives & anchovies

                                                                        • Cod Risotto$23.00

                                                                          On a bed of spinach risotto

                                                                          • Salmon Picatta$24.00

                                                                            Capers, roasted peppers, lemon, white wine

                                                                            • Shrimp Risotto$24.00

                                                                              Jumbo shrimp seafood, spinach risotto

                                                                              Pastries

                                                                              • Tiramisu$8.00

                                                                                • Cannoli$7.00

                                                                                  • Gelato Vanilla$6.00

                                                                                    • Cream Caramel$8.00

                                                                                      Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                                                      What 742 people are saying

                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                      4.6
                                                                                      4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                      • 4.7Food
                                                                                      • 4.6Service
                                                                                      • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                      • 4.5Value

                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                      Isabella's is a charming Italian restaurant in Boston's North End offering a "cozy" ambiance and "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian cuisine" and attentive staff. While the space is intimate, making reservations essential, the "outstanding" dishes like chicken parmigiana and lobster ravioli make it a must-visit spot.

                                                                                      742 Reviews

                                                                                      1. Kimberly

                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Dined at Isabella’s last night with my husband, son and daughter. Everything - the service, atmosphere and the food (oh the food!!) were fantastic! We were fortunate enough to have the table in the window which was charming and fun. We started with calamari which was perfectly golden and delicious. I had the veal parm and others had the lobster ravioli, pasta bolognese, and the gnocchi. Each of us loved our meals and the portion sizes were quite generous. We will absolutely be returning!

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                                                                                      2. Stephanie

                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        We loved Isabella. The staff, service, food and atmosphere were all wonderful. We were in town to attend a conference and myself and two friends celebrated our last night in Boston and a birthday at Isabella.

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                                                                                      3. Karthik

                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        Cozy, unpretentious restaurant with good-sized, tasty offerings. We ordered the Cod and the Gnocchi , both of which were delicious! Tiramisu was "okay" but nothing to write home about. Reasonably priced for this day and age!

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                                                                                      4. carol

                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        We were so rushed out of there. No one waiting but kitchen and staff wanted to close up and leave early!

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                                                                                      5. Meredith

                                                                                        Salt Lake City

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        1.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined on November 30, 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                                        4. Ambience 1
                                                                                        We showed up to the reservation on time, in fact 5 minutes early. The host was quite rude upon our arrival. He said it was “unfair” we made a reservation at the time we did, even though I made it 15 minutes in advance through open table. We felt uncomfortable due to the rude service but decided we would get an appetizer some drinks and then leave. We then sat for an app but they said they didn’t do apps only. So we decided to leave. We paid for our one sip of water. Terrible experience. If there are time slots available on this app, then I would assume that time is available….

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                                                                                      6. Julie

                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on November 29, 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Best meal I have had in a long time. Everything we ordered was amazing...mussels, scallops and burratta appetizers; pasta and meatballs, chicken cacciatore and seafood fra diavlo as mains and dessert. Service was great. Cute place! Would 100% go back.

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                                                                                      7. Emily

                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined on November 27, 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Beautiful. Inviting. Warm. Attentive service. Delicious!

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                                                                                      8. William

                                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined on November 26, 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Another great “pregame” meal at Isabella. Service is always excellent - food is consistently excellent.

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                                                                                      9. Jessie

                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined on November 24, 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                                        Not great. Very little atmosphere and ambience. Waitstaff has few tables and still not very attentive. A lot of money for what you get. Not impressed.

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                                                                                      10. Bruce

                                                                                        New York City

                                                                                        49 reviews

                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                        49 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on November 19, 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        Food was quite good. Service was rushed and an appetizer order was missed. Server wanted to clear plates even as we were still eating from them. Overall, although we had a 7:30 reservation, the impression given was that we needed to rush to dine.

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                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                      Isabella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-7300.

                                                                                      Isabella is rated 4.6 stars by 742 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                      Make a reservation

                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                      7:00 PM
                                                                                      Booked 27 times today

                                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                      Google Map for Isabella

                                                                                      2 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113-2409

                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                                        North End
                                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                                        Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                        $31 to $50
                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                        Italian
                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                        Business Casual
                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                        None
                                                                                      • Payment options
                                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                      • Executive chef
                                                                                        Chris
                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                        Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                        http://Isabellasboston.com/
                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                        (617) 227-7300
                                                                                      • Catering
                                                                                        We do catering
                                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                                        We do private events for large parties,for details you can call the restaurant
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