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Vinoteca di Monica, Boston, MA

Vinoteca di Monica

4.6
4.6
3391 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Located in the heart of Boston's North End neighborhood, VINOTECA di MONICA serves Rustic Regional Italian cuisine and Wine Spectator’s Grand Award for one of the largest Selections of Italian wines in the city.

You no longer need to travel to Italy to experience the marriage between regional Italian food and wine. The menu focuses on the preservation of traditional regional dishes, with an unpretentious dedication to the true flavors that make regional Italian cuisine so popular.

The art of pasta and bread making are carried out daily, for your sampling, where the freshest ingredients is an everyday affair. VINOTECA di MONICA is the result of Monica’s Restaurant evolution and our passion for the Italian culture and the big role food and wine plays in its preservation.

Brought to you by the Mendoza Iturralde Family

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 227-0311 ext. 1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jorge Mendoza Iturralde
  • Catering
    Family Style Take out available from our Pasta Shop Next door.
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private space available.
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Cross street
    Hanover St.
  • Parking details
    Validated Parking at Parcel 7 Garage. 136 Blackstone St Boston, MA 02109 Phone: (617) 973-6954 (On the corner of Sudbury St. and Congress St.)
  • Public transit
    Haymarket, Gov't Center & Aquarium
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,391 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vinoteca di Monica in Boston's North End is a beloved gem known for its "amazing food" and "superb service." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian" dishes, especially the pasta and eggplant parmigiana. Diners appreciate the charming atmosphere and attentive staff, making it a "must-stop" for Italian cuisine enthusiasts. While some mention occasional seating delays, the restaurant consistently delivers a satisfying dining experience.

3,391 Reviews
  1. Sara A

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is delicious! We enjoyed multiple appetizers, a salad, entrées, and three desserts.

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  2. Valerie

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and Food were spot on. Do make sure to add a special request for your table location when you reserve. We were relegated to a table near the kitchen even with our reservation because another party had requested the window spot. Luckily there was a suitable alternative in the bar area. We ended up with a quieter and more interactive experience which was even better. We had a GREAT night, thanks to the amazing food and bartender/server sister duo. Thank you, Vinoteca di Monica!!

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  3. Brian

    Alabama

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Entrees all came at different times, 15 minutes later than the first ones. They did offer free dessert which was helpful but when you're spending a considerable amount, you expect things to be exemplary.

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  4. Carol

    Greater Boston

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. I had ravioli special and my partner had Chicken Parm. Both made to perfection. Waiter was so so. He made an error on salad and said I was the one who pointed to what he delivered. I had stated to him what I had wanted. He replaced salad but charged us for both. Since it was a couple days before XMAS I decided not to complain about it when bill came and I noticed the extra $14 charge. The other odd thing is that multiple waiters tell you that your table reservation is for a total of 90 minutes. It’s good to know their expectations; however, it felt excessive. It wasn’t a problem but it was odd. Again food was great. Would return and hope for a better waiter.

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  5. Karen

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience. Fortunato was the best, as well as the entire staff. Will definitely go back.

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  6. Heather

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Great service, not too intrusive, but timely. Food quality and taste is outstanding. Portion size generous but not ridiculous. Drink quality very good. One of the best experiences in the North End.

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  7. Peter

    Greater Boston

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat here on a somewhat regular basis as the food and service are always great. The recipes are quite flavorful without feeling heavy. It's a charming spot in the North End that you can always count on to be excellent!

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  8. Jennifer

    Greater Boston

    96 reviews

    3.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We usually love Vinoteca di Monica but this time we had to wait 30 minutes for our table, even though we had a reservation. We were in town with our niece and so we wound up waiting in the very crowded bar (it seemed like they were running behind with several tables.) it was very frustrating and not well managed since we weren’t even given an estimate of how long the wait would be. The food was excellent as always but we may wait a bit before coming back.

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  9. David

    Tampa

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The place was very busy given the time of the year (mid December). Service was excellent and our servers were extremely nice! Food and drinks were very good. Found the prices to be fair - it’s not their fault we ordered drinks and two bottles of wine, cranking up the total cost! Maybe one too many tables in each area made it a bit crowded, though.

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  10. Joanna

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent, though we did feel a little rushed once we got it. The bar was packed as that’s where they wanted everyone to wait on their table. Our waiter was great and prompt. It was just very busy, which is probably because of how tasty it was!

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FAQs

Vinoteca di Monica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-0311 ext. 1.

Vinoteca di Monica is rated 4.6 stars by 3391 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vinoteca di Monica

143 Richmond St., Boston, MA 02109

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hanover St.
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Validated Parking at Parcel 7 Garage. 136 Blackstone St Boston, MA 02109 Phone: (617) 973-6954 (On the corner of Sudbury St. and Congress St.)
  • Public transit
    Haymarket, Gov't Center & Aquarium
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jorge Mendoza Iturralde
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 227-0311 ext. 1
  • Catering
    Family Style Take out available from our Pasta Shop Next door.
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private space available.
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