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Address:
253 Hanover St., 2nd Flr.
Boston, MA 02113

Neighborhood:
North End

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Marco Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.marcoboston.com
Email: info@marcoboston.com
Phone: (617) 742-1276
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:30pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Marc Orfaly
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Marco is happy to provide catering options upon request.
Private Party Facilities: Marco is the perfect destination for your party, whether it may be a small intimate affair or a gathering of up to 50. Throw your party in the seclusion of our "speakeasy" which holds up to 30 guests for a sit down dinner. Or host your guests to a restaurant all your own by throwing your party in Marco's intimate and charming second floor dining room which boasts views of bustling Hanover Street, an open kitchen and a fireplace. Whatever your private party needs, we are here to accommodate you with the warm hospitality and delicious cuisine you have come to expect from us.
Private Party Contact: Adam St. Jean (617) 742-1276
Special Events & Promotions: Every Sunday we feature Family Style dining with chef's special menu. Bring your family, friends or come on your own to enjoy Sunday dinner at Marco.

Getting there

Public Transit: Haymarket
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: We offer discounted parking at the Parcel 7 garage on New Sudbury St. after the corner of Congress St. for up to 3 hours.

A word from Marco

Chef Marc Orfaly is at it again. He's already established himself as a master of traditional French cuisine at Pigalle, his acclaimed bistro in Boston's theater district. Marco Cucina Romana is his new passion. Located in Boston's historic North end, Marco features the cosmopolitan cuisine of Rome… while paying homage to its menu regional influences. the menu is built on a foundation of simple, fresh pastas and antipasti, as well as healthy dose of grilled meat, fish and poultry dishes. Marco’s dining room decor emphasizes classic simplicity featuring wooden tabletops, exposed brick walls, and elegant hardwood floors.Continued

Marco

4.3

144 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic

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130 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

130 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(79)
romantic(78)
fit for foodies(73)

special occasion(58)
notable wine list(18)
scenic view(7)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (130)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Marco's was excellent. Little hidden gem in the North End."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Humble Exterior, Delicious Interior

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had a wonderful dinner. This is REAL Italian food, not one of the Americanized versions that readily line Hanover Street. There is no "kid's menu," but we brought our two pre-teens and there were several items on the menu that anyone would enjoy. The pasta was perfect, the vegetables were plentiful and treated with respect, nothing was overcooked or covered in goo: fresh and simple seems to be the motto. The waitstaff is friendly, knowledgable, and accommodating. This intimate, 2nd-floor jem sits above all the hustle and bustle of the popular North End, and I will recommend it to all traveling to Boston."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We enjoyed our meal very much.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We enjoyed our meal very much. The charcuterie was exceptional and the service was excellent. The entree were very good, although the osso bucco needed more cooking time. The broccoli rave was amazing. The only thing preventing a higher score on the ambiance was too much noise. Otherwise the dining room was lovely and we had a very nice table by the window to best watch the entertainment that is Hanover street on a Saturday night."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great spot, looks like a tiny

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Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great spot, looks like a tiny living room. Perfect for couples or small groups. Wine was fantastic and service was impeccable. Food was good, not amazing, but certainly worthy of many future visits."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Little spot on the 2nd Floor

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/18/2012

2011

Dined on 03/18/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Lovely little spot on the 2nd floor so if you get one of the few tables by the window you can look down on what is happening in the North End. Tried them out for Restaurant week, and will definitely go back."

Dined on 03/18/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent food. Not a large

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2006

Dined on 04/04/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Excellent food. Not a large selection of fish. But great pasta with homemade ingredients. They even have half portions of pasta."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We've dined many times, the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2006

Dined on 04/01/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We've dined many times, the kitchen was very backed up and we waited at least 45 minutes for dinner, but we love Marco, and we weren't in any particular rush, so that was okay, wouldn't want that to happen every time, however."

Dined on 04/01/2012

2006

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our waitress was Sarah and

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Dined on 04/01/2012

2008

Dined on 04/01/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Our waitress was Sarah and boy was she wonderful. She was professional, helpful, attentive and super friendly/personable. The food, as usual, was amazing and delicious."

Dined on 04/01/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

excellent. The staff was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/25/2012

2007

Dined on 03/25/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"excellent. The staff was very good. The pace of everything was vey comfortable."

Dined on 03/25/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our best Restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was our best Restaurant Week experience -- great food and plenty of it, and great, friendly service. Very small and intimate space so plan ahead. We will definitely go back."