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Tony & Elaine's, Boston, MA

Tony & Elaine's

4.6
4.6
1160 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Tony & Elaine's is a red sauce Italian joint located in the North End at 111 N. Washington St.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 580-0321
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant with catering inquiries
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the restaurant for private dining options
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Cross street
    Thacher St.
  • Parking details
    Government Center Garage or metered visitor spaces on N. Washington St.
  • Public transit
    Haymarket, North Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,160 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tony & Elaine's offers a nostalgic Italian dining experience with "best homemade lasagna and meatballs" and a charming old-school vibe. Guests praise the "fantastic" vodka sauce on the chicken Parm and the "amazing" patio ambiance. The service is often described as quick and friendly, with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.

1,160 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    First time there Limited menu but pasta was good. Enjoyed our dinner. Atmosphere a little different than our traditional ‘north end’ spots.

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  2. Sydney

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tony and Elaine’s is always a hit for my boyfriend and I. We tried the bolognese and it was amazing. Our waitress was attentive and the food came out perfectly timed. We will keep coming back!

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  3. Dana

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had Caesar salad, meatballs and the garlic bread as an appetizer. All were good. Nothing really special, but decent. We ordered the lasagne for our meal to share. The lasagne was supposed to have short rib in it. Instead, it seemed just like sausage. The portion was small for $30 and it was relatively flat for lasagne. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t what we were expecting and again nothing special. Disappointing given we were expecting short rib. We probably won’t return.

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  4. Dawn

    VIP

    Denver

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An always MUST visit when in Boston. Limited menu, but outstanding by far! 🥰

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  5. Bri

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great atmosphere. A gem in the north end of Boston!

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  6. Michele

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. The food is always delicious. Cozy place to eat.

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  7. Christo

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Decided to give Tony and Elaine's a try after many trips to the North End and many good meals at a few other places. Wish we had done it sooner. Food was fantastic! We were a party of four. Shared arancini, meatballs, calamari for appetizers. We each got something different for diner. Spaghetti and MB, Gnocchi with vodka sauce, lasagna, and eggplant parmesan. Everything was delicious. Gnocchi was unbelievably good. Very soft and prepared very well. Atmosphere was outstanding. Very old school traditional Italian with checkered red and white table cloths and interesting decor. If we had any critique it's that the service was just okay. Front of house seems to be a little young, and without a ton of guidance. Service wasn't bad, however, no one was going above and beyond. We will be back! Thanks for a great meal.

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  8. Bob

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service on a busy night. Cozy atmosphere. Thank you!

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  9. Itai

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrifically authentic and homely place in the heart of Boston. Went for a pre match dinner and had a great experience.

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  10. Shawn

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Group of 6 ate here before Celtics game and everything about it was just perfect! Food was amazing - spaghetti and meatballs (marinara and vodka sauce were excellent), chicken Marsala was amazing. Service was quick and attentive - and vibe was the best mix of authentic family Italian. Highly highly recommend!

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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 4.6 stars by 1160 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 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tony & Elaine's

111 N Washington St, Boston, MA 02114-2115

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thacher St.
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Government Center Garage or metered visitor spaces on N. Washington St.
  • Public transit
    Haymarket, North Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 580-0321
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant with catering inquiries
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the restaurant for private dining options
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