Lucca North End

Name: Lucca North End
Address: 226 Hanover St., Boston, MA, United States, 02113
Telephone: (617) 742-9200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3707 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

226 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113

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2 people

May 11, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Lively

Lucca has become one of the most talked about restaurants in Boston. Zagat survey named them, Best New Italian Restaurant and they won a coveted Best of Boston award for their elegant and lively bar. They are also the recipient of the Wine Spectator award of excellence with distinction. Whether you join them for a relaxing dining experience or a little later for cocktails and to sample their late night menu, you will be won over by Lucca's elegant charm and warm ambiance.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(617) 742-9200
Website
http://www.luccaboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Fabio D'Silva
Private party facilities
With four private dining rooms that can accommodate up to one hundred guests, we are confident that we can find the perfect room to host your upcoming event. We are committed to providing superior levels of outstanding cuisine, exceptional service and attention to detail rarely found elsewhere.
Private party contact
Craig Hanchett: (617) 742-9200

Location
226 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Richmond
Parking details
Valet Parking available 22 dollars per car. Validated parking for Parcel 7 garage (200 yards away) - $1.00 per hour for the first 3 hours.
Public transit
Orange and Green Line to Haymarket
Entertainment
Yes
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Popular dishes

Olives$8.00
Warm Mediterranean olives, herbs
Cherry Peppers$8.00
Stuffed with gorgonzola
Arancini$0.00
Chef's selection of stuffed risotto fritters
- MP$0.00
Deviled Eggs$5.00
Sriracha, crispy prosciutto, chives
Garlic Bread$9.00
Baked with mozzarella, rosemary oil
- With Pomodoro Sauce$12.00
Meatballs$12.00
Really good veal and beef meatballs

Appetizers

Oysters*$18.00
Local oysters on half shell, roasted pepper cocktail sauce
Carpaccio*$16.00
Peppercorn crusted beef carpaccio baby arugula, tiny croutons, Grana Padano, truffle aioli
Formaggio$16.00
Chef's selection of three cheeses, seasonal accompaniments
Calamari$15.00
Sautéed Point Judith calamari, spinach, San Marsano tomatoes, peperonata, chili flakes, grilled focaccia

Salads

Romaine*$12.00
Hearts of romaine, Cesar dressing, focaccia croutons, Grana Padano, white anchovy
Verde$12.00
Local mixed greens, pomegranate poached pears, candied pecans, goat cheese, pickled red onions, white balsamic-pomegranate vinaigrette

Pizzas

The North End$19.00
Prosciutto di Parma, cherry peppers, sweet Italian sausage, basil, mozzarella, house pomodoro
Prince Street$15.00
Mozzarella, parmesan, Pomodoro, garlic, basil
Salem Street$16.00
Wild mushroom, kale, mozzarella, truffle oil
Hanover Street$19.00
Duck confit, caramelized onions, kale, goat cheese, mustard beurre blanc

Pastas

Rigatoni$14.00
Rigatoni, ragout of beef, pork and veal, San Marzano tomatoes, Italian basil, Parmigiano Reggiano
Orecchiette$13.00
"Little ear" shaped pasta baked with pork sausage, broccolini, San Marzano tomatoes, fontina crema, toasted breadcrumbs, white truffle oil
Linguine$15.00
Linguine, gulf shrimp, roasted tomatoes, lemon scampi emulsion, basil oil
Garganelli$15.00
House-made garganelli, wild boar, roasted red and yellow pepper agrodolce, Grana Padano

Entrees

Meatball Slider$16.00
White cheddar, slider cut bun, chimichurri, twice-fried potato wedges
Grilled Cheesy Mac & Cheese$16.00
Braised wild boar, white cheddar, mozzarella, Fontina, caramelized onions, parmesan crumbs, brioche bun, twice-fried potato wedges
Bar Steak*$25.00
Hanger steak, potato wedges, Brussels sprouts, truffle butter, balsamic reduction
Lucca Burger*$17.00
Aged cheddar, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, crispy fried onions, brioche bun, potato wedges, spicy ketchup, aioli

What 3,707 people are saying

Lucca North End reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Lucca North End is a beloved Italian gem in Boston's North End, known for its "really really good" food and attentive service. Diners rave about the cozy yet lively atmosphere and delectable dishes like the shrimp pasta and pea and asparagus ravioli. Though occasionally noisy, it's truly a "winner" for special occasions or casual dining alike.

3,707 Reviews

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Linda VIP
Philadelphia35 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sauces were rich in flavor. Gnocchi with short rib appetizer was delicious and ample portioned. Calamari was excellent too. 7 meals and enjoyed all. Very busy due to graduations but still provided solid service and great food. Worthy of a repeat visit!
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Michael VIP
San Francisco39 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had several appetizers first that were all excellent. Two of us had fresh pasta which was also very, very good.
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ken VIP
Greater Boston93 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. Food is amazing. Great bar scene before and after sporting events or just on a Friday or Saturday night.
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Matt
San Antonio2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was better last couple visits… I always loved the meatball appetizer- it was different this time and not as good. Also, my favorite dish, the lobster fra diavolo, was not on the menu.
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Ellen VIP
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, atmosphere was perfect. I would definitely dine here again. Service was great, the server checked in with us just the right amount of time. It was just perfect. We had a nice early dinner with family.
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Jeroen VIP
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite Italian restaurants in the North End. We had a great table at the street side and I had a romantic diner with my wife before we attended a party to Celebrate the King’s Birthday with other people from The Netherlands. The service was great and the food was wonderful. The valet parking was very convenient as it was raining. Looking forward to return to Lucca in the near future.
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Russell
Yosemite1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had great experience. Arrived early and it was raining outside. They made extra effort to seat us early and that just set the tone for a great dinner. Best food we have had in North End.
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Lynn
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was enhanced by our server (Addie) as she was outstanding! She gave awesome recommendations that were better than suggested. This Chicago couple will be telling all and everyone that visits Boston to make sure that Lucca is on their agenda…AMAZING!
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Todd
Minneapolis5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall a pretty good place. Meatballs lived up to the “really really good” description on the menu and calamari was fresh and not breaded and solid. The shrimp pasta was overcooked and not great, but the pea and asparagus ravioli was better. The wines are all mislabeled in terms of year. I ordered a 2018 Post & Beam Cab, and they brought me a 2022 bottle. I said I ordered the 2018 and was told that all of the wines listed are the wrong year and that they stock only the “current vintage” of each bottle. I’m not a wine snob, but that’s not Ok!
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Kristi VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed the atmosphere. High energy, everyone enjoying themselves. Service was great and the food was great too.
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FAQs

Lucca North End does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Lucca North End also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 742-9200.

Lucca North End is rated 4.6 stars by 3707 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 11, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 43 times today

226 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross street
Richmond
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet Parking available 22 dollars per car. Validated parking for Parcel 7 garage (200 yards away) - $1.00 per hour for the first 3 hours.
Public transit
Orange and Green Line to Haymarket
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Fabio D'Silva
Entertainment
Yes
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.luccaboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 742-9200
Private party facilities
With four private dining rooms that can accommodate up to one hundred guests, we are confident that we can find the perfect room to host your upcoming event. We are committed to providing superior levels of outstanding cuisine, exceptional service and attention to detail rarely found elsewhere.
Private party contact
Craig Hanchett: (617) 742-9200

Lucca North End

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Trios Front

Trios Large

The Wine Room

The Main Dining Room

Semi Private & Lounge

Custom inquiry

Ravioli

Rigatoni

Linguine

Snacks

Olives$8.00

Cherry Peppers$8.00

Arancini$0.00

Deviled Eggs$5.00

Garlic Bread$9.00

Meatballs$12.00

Appetizers

Oysters*$18.00

Carpaccio*$16.00

Formaggio$16.00

Calamari$15.00

Salads

Romaine*$12.00

Verde$12.00

Pizzas

The North End$19.00

Prince Street$15.00

Salem Street$16.00

Hanover Street$19.00

Pastas

Rigatoni$14.00

Orecchiette$13.00

Linguine$15.00

Garganelli$15.00

Entrees

Meatball Slider$16.00

Grilled Cheesy Mac & Cheese$16.00

Bar Steak*$25.00

Lucca Burger*$17.00

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Review summary

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