Lucia Ristorante

Name: Lucia Ristorante
Address: 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02113
Telephone: (617) 367-2353
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

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2908 Reviews

$30 and under

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Located at the heart of Hanover Street, Lucia Ristorante is an institution in Boston's North End. Opened in 1977, Lucia was the first restaurant to bring authentic Italian cuisine to Boston's oldest neighborhood. We continue to combine traditional Italian favorites with innovative new dishes in our distinctive atmosphere. Ample summertime patio seating is available in the newly bricked courtyard of our neighbor, St. Stephen's Church.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Unspecified, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 367-2353
Website
http://luciaboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Filippo Frattaroli
Catering
Any Foods for pick up or drop off
Private party facilities
Two dining rooms that can accomodate up to 70 people each, for any type of event.For parties greater than 8 people, please contact the restaurant for details.
Private party contact
Frank Iudiciani: (617) 367-2353

Location
415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Harris Street
Parking details
We offer valet parking nightly from 4pm to closing
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room

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Popular dishes

Bruschette$11.00
Country bread topped with your choice of- tomato, Mozzarella and fresh basil or sautéed wild mushrooms
Antipasto Nostrano$22.00
Prosciutto, Sopressata, Provolone, seasonal marinated vegetables
Calamari$16.00
Fried calamari served with marinara dipping sauce
Scampi$18.00
Shrimp sautéed with butter, garlic and white wine. Served over crostini
Caprese$16.00
Ripe tomato, Mozzarella di Bufula, fresh basil, aged Balsamic vinegar sprinkled with sea salt and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
Cozze$16.00
Native mussels sautéed with fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil and white wine. Served with crostini
Carrozza$15.00
Lightly breaded, pan-fried Mozzarella stuffed with Prosciutto. Served with marinara sauce

INSALATE Salad

Insalata Mista$9.00
Seasonal greens, tomato, red onion and Lucia's famous house salad dressing
Insalata Lucia$16.00
Mix of garden fresh greens, radicchio, arugula, romaine, endive, grape tomatoes and pecorino with bits of imported dry salami and our Lucia house salad dressing
Cesare$12.00
Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & shaved Parmigiano cheese

ZUPPE & MINESTRE Soups

Zuppe del Giorno$11.00
Prepared fresh daily with market fresh ingredients
Minestra di Fagioli$9.00
Rustic country soup made from the stock of Prosciutto, beans and pasta

PASTASCIUTTE Pasta

Scaloppine Abruzzese$24.00
Veal and chicken sautéed with butter, white wine, broccoli and cheese, pan tossed with penne rigate
Quattro Formaggi$20.00
Pappardelle in a rich cheese sauce of Romano, Mozzarella, Bel Paese and Parmigiano
Brigante di Penne$19.00
Penne rigate in a light cream, vodka and tomato sauce
Carbonara$25.00
Spaghetti with bacon, onion, egg yolk, grated Grano Padano
Mare e Monte$23.00
Linguine with clams from the sea and mushrooms from the mountains in a rich tomato sauce
Maielando$25.00
Potato Gnocchi in a cream sauce with Bel Paese and Pecorino cheeses and crema di tartufo nero
Ammazzafame$23.00
A specialty of the house! Penne rigate, Porcini mushrooms, sausage, broccoli, sun-dried tomato and capers
Maccheroni Amatriciana$25.00
House made spaghetti chitarra with pancetta, pecorino, red pepper flakes, onion and crushed tomato sauce
Lasagna Lucia$22.00
Nonna Lucia's recipe, fresh pasta layered with egg, ground veal, Mozzarella & tomato sauce
Gnocchi Abruzzese$21.00
Served with tomato sauce, fresh basil, Pecorino
Tortellini Pesto$21.00
Tortellini, fresh pesto with pine nuts, basil, Parmigiano & extra virgin olive oil
Chitarra al Tartufo$28.00
Abruzzese Chitarra-cut pasta with wild mushrooms, sausage with white truffle oil
Pappardelle Bolognese$23.00
Pappardelle in San Marzano tomato sauce with ground meat
Gnocchi Spezzatino$25.00
Gnocchi sautéed with capers, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and veal
Tricolore$38.00
A Lucia Classic! Abruzzese Chitarra pasta in our homemade tomato sauce, tortellini in a cream sauce & gnocchi sautéed in our fresh pesto sauce, arranged in the tricolors of the Italian flag! Serves two people
Melanzane Parmigiana$19.00
Baked eggplant layered with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

POLLO Chicken

Pollo Lucia$26.00
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a light lemon sauce
Pollo Marsala$25.00
Chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce. Served with linguine
Saggittario$25.00
Boneless chicken, asparagus, olives, artichoke, anchovy and roasted tomato. Served with a house salad
Pollo Francesco$25.00
Boneless chicken breast topped with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, spicy marinara sauce, fresh mushrooms and black olives
Pollo Focaccia$25.00
Boneless chicken breast topped with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, fried artichokes, white wine sauce
Pollo Parmigiana$22.00
Baked chicken cutlet topped with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

ALLA GRIGLIA From the Grill

Lombata di Manzo$35.00
Grilled New York Sirloin. Served with broccoli
Bistecca alla Arrabiata$38.00
Grilled New York Sirloin steak topped with a spicy marinara sauce, mushrooms, capers, anchovies & olives
Pollo alla Griglia$25.00
Grilled chicken breast, lightly seasoned, served over a salad of mixed greens

VITELLO Veal

Saltimbocca$27.00
Veal layered with Prosciutto, Mozzarella and mushrooms sautéed in a light white sauce
Braciolettine$29.00
Prepared either alla Limone, veal rolled and stuffed with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, mushrooms and citrus white wine -or- alla Calabrese, veal rolled and stuffed with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, peppers, mushrooms, onions in a spicy pomodoro sauce
Vitello Marsala$28.00
Veal, sautéed mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce. Served with linguine
Vitello Parmigiana$26.00
Breaded veal cutlet topped with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese
Carrozzella$28.00
Veal topped with Mozzarella, fried sage in a white wine sauce

FRUTTi DI MARE From the Sea

Marco Polo$44.00
Fresh from the market, shrimp, clams, mussels, filet of sole, calamari and scallops in a light marinara sauce. Served over pappardelle
Scampi Francavillese$27.00
Shrimp sautéed with butter and garlic in a white wine sauce. Served over linguine
Salmone$31.00
Fresh salmon marinated and grilled. Served with Italian white bean salad and asparagus
Sogliola Pescarese$28.00
Fresh filet of sole, dipped in egg and fried with fresh lemon and limoncello. Served with asparagus
Guazzetto di Mare$34.00
A specialty of the house! Calamari, imported baby clams, fresh shrimp and filet of sole in a rich tomato sauce over pappardelle pasta
Cozze e Gamberi Cacciatore$26.00
Fresh mussels and& shrimp with mushrooms, peppers & sweet white onions
Calamari Pirata$26.00
Calamari sautéed in tomato sauce with capers, olives, sun-dried tomato served over linguine

What 2,908 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Mariah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our experience here! Great food and great atmosphere. Will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTableUserMA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
We used Open Table to reserve a 2PM, Thursday to celebrate graduation from UMB. We arrive 30 min early and were seated immediately as there were only two or three other parties. The food was excellent. We shared the Carrozza app and it was excellent. The Calimari was good, but not extraordinary. Two of our party enjoyed the Pollo Focaccia. I asked the server for a recommendation and got the Vitello Carrozzella. All the food was excellent. The cocktails were professionally made and very enjoyable. The only downside was the slowness of the service even with so few guests in the restaraunt. We waited quite a while for our server to come arrive and take our drink order and we had to wait about 20-25 minutes for our cocktails. So... a little slow. I would recommend this restaurant, with the caveat about the slow service on the day we visited.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall experience was good however plan to wait 15-20 mins to be seated from your reservation time.
R
Ron11
New England
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
very quaint and rustic, food was very good and moderately priced. Service was subpar, we had to ask another waiter to get ours as she disappeared after taking our drink order. Never brought drinks but showed up to take meal order, asked for bread twice and finally got near end of meal. They were very busy on a Sunday evening and I know getting staff is difficult, but I am not sure I will go back. We had reservations and dinner took over 2 hours for 2 people after all was said and done.
KB
KimberlyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant! Great ambience and food was fantastic!
PJ
PJSS
New England
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience2
Took 1 hour just to get some food, said it was a printing problem. Our waiter came to the table three times in 2 hours. Once was when we waved over to him. The bottle of wine was not what we ordered, the food was below average. Skip if possible.
TW
TanyaW
Raleigh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very cute Italian restaurant in North End but the tables were very small.
TC
TonnC
New England
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience2
Food was delicious. Wait staff was inattentive and placed us next to the kitchen and backdoor.
AC
AnthonyC
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food at an fair price. Highly recommend!
PB
PaulB
Western NC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience2
First of all, we were seated in the downstairs bar area which was quite noisy. So much for a quiet meal. In fact, the only good news was that the wait staff was very efficient and polite. We last ate at Lucia's about two years ago and everything was fantastic. This time around it seems like they lost their Italian way. It was Mother’s Day so I assume the kitchen was hammered. However, that is no excuse to serve what appeared to be nuked food. My wife ordered Carbonara that was so poor she sent it back. We know what freshly cooked Cabonara looks and tastes like and this was not that. I had Scaloppine Abruzzese made with both veal and chicken with pene rigate. The veal and pene was good but some of the chicken was not exctly tender. And it also appeared to have been re-heated. I am not sure if I will ever give Lucia Ristorante another chance. A super busy day might excuse slow service but it is almost no excuse for poor food being served.
M
Mike
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great local spot for food and a lively crowd. Will be back soon!
GL
GeorgeL
Orlando
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Veal and chicken parms were great. Server recommended Vodka sauce over the standard marinara. Probably should have staid with the marinara. But overall a great meal.
TL
TaraL
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I brought my mother to Lucia's for Mother's Day! We had a great lunch and the service was great! I recommend trying Lucia's!
d
dbsdbs
New England
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined outside recommended make early reservation filled up fastest ever seen plus one of few with outside dining in north end, Friday or weekday best weekend it’s wild been going there for years not in busy section of north end across from Paul revere statue
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience2
To loud Food average - but priced ok Service was good Probably won’t go again - but maybe
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed all the food, and the waiters were all very attentive. We will definitely be back!
BP
BrieyenP
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience2
Food was super bland. Told the waitress, she didn't care at all.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience2
The food was incredible! The noise level in the upstairs room was very loud.
TB
TraceyB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience2
We had our apps 10 minutes after ordering them & our entrees shortly thereafter. Food was average a best.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Frank and his whole staff were great. They made us feel like family, food was amazing as well. 10/10
ML
MaggieL
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great first visit. The food was exceptional! Service and ambiance were great. Would definitely recommend.
L
Lucy
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pasta was so delicious and the ambience was super nice. Beautiful murals on the ceilings and walls. Great for date night. Also very reasonable prices, so great value.
DS
DidiS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cozy, beautiful and delish! Wonderful staff. Check out the beautiful floors!
DD
DeborahD
Atlantic City
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience3
My son’s meal was great. Chicken cutlet over pasta with cheese, mushrooms and olives. However, we ordered a pasta with wine and butter mixed with pasta and broccoli . Not good at all. Calamari was chewy and nothing worth noting. Very noisy. But I’ll give it another try.
J
James
New England
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time at Lucia and it was a great experience. We had an early reservation (5:15) and we were the first to be seated upstairs. By the time we left the place was full and vibrant. We all had one of the veal dishes (Saltimbocca, Braciolettine and Parmigiana) and they were excellent. We started with Caesar salads (just okay) and a non menu item of Barrata which was accompanied by prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, etc. - it was outstanding. Wine prices are reasonable and they provide a good size pour. Our server was terrific. She took time to explain the menu and share her favorite dishes. We’ll be back.
T
Timothy
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had one of the best meals I have ever had in all of my years exploring the North End. With tickets to attend the Lantern Ceremony at Old North Church, we made reservations at Lucia Ristaurant for an early dinner. From the warm greeting to the "Thank You for coming." it was an exceptionally pleasing experience. The dining spaces are warm and inviting. Great sunlight streaming through the windows gave a welcoming glow. The best Bruschetta appetizer and Chicken Marsella that I have ever had. The homemade Lucia's dressing on the crisp salad greens was exceptional. Tiramisu and Cappuccino for a sweet ending. We will be back again......and again. Thank you to all of the staff for a great experience.
R
Rose
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We all enjoyed our entrées, and felt that it was a good value for the money. Considering it was Marathon weekend, service was good, Food was on time and price was right.
NK
NidaK
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
The food was just okay, but the atmosphere was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience2
Horrific food. Trader Joe’s cheapest tomato sauce is better.
OL
OliviaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had three separate cocktails and 3 different courses and all were delicious. Service was pretty quick, would recommend making a reservation.
V
Violet
New England
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was excellent and the food was extraordinary!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Splendido!! Cibo Abruzzese magnifico!! Just go asap…
L
Linzio
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience1
Food mediocre, so noisy you had to raise you voice to speak to the person sitting across from You. Definitely not going back next time we visit Boston
OT
OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food, good atmosphere nice service - family feel
RP
RobP
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been here many times and they never disappoint. I love the veal parmigiana!
BL
BobL
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Classic food. Great location. Highly competent staff. Recommendation all around.
MG
MarissaG
New England
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience4
The inside of the restaurant had a nice ambiance and the staff were friendly and helpful. However the food was mediocre at best. There was a pool of broth under my pasta, and the dish itself had no flavor. I do not think they used good quality ingredients. Stop and shop at best.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
service was exceptional. food was delicious and was brought to us quickly
F
Frankus
New England
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our dinner was before a Bruins game so we were expecting it to be packed - which it was - but the tables were not crushed together which most other No. End restaurants do to accommodate more customer. The benefit resulting in quieter conversation and more comfort which was awesome. Food was very good, everyone at the table had different dishes and everybody was very happy. Prices were more than fair and service was excellent. Looking forward to going back soon!
JM
JoshM
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had . Strongly recommend

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

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Lucia Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 2908 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

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415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Harris Street
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Unspecified, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We offer valet parking nightly from 4pm to closing
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Filippo Frattaroli
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room

Website
http://luciaboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 367-2353
Catering
Any Foods for pick up or drop off
Private party facilities
Two dining rooms that can accomodate up to 70 people each, for any type of event.For parties greater than 8 people, please contact the restaurant for details.
Private party contact
Frank Iudiciani: (617) 367-2353

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Lucia Ristorante

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100 Boston / New England Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Pollo Focaccia

Pollo Lucia

Lasagna

ANTIPASTI Appetizer

Bruschette$11.00

Antipasto Nostrano$22.00

Calamari$16.00

Scampi$18.00

Caprese$16.00

Cozze$16.00

Carrozza$15.00

INSALATE Salad

Insalata Mista$9.00

Insalata Lucia$16.00

Cesare$12.00

ZUPPE & MINESTRE Soups

Zuppe del Giorno$11.00

Minestra di Fagioli$9.00

PASTASCIUTTE Pasta

Scaloppine Abruzzese$24.00

Quattro Formaggi$20.00

Brigante di Penne$19.00

Carbonara$25.00

Mare e Monte$23.00

Maielando$25.00

Ammazzafame$23.00

Maccheroni Amatriciana$25.00

Lasagna Lucia$22.00

Gnocchi Abruzzese$21.00

Tortellini Pesto$21.00

Chitarra al Tartufo$28.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$23.00

Gnocchi Spezzatino$25.00

Tricolore$38.00

Melanzane Parmigiana$19.00

POLLO Chicken

Pollo Lucia$26.00

Pollo Marsala$25.00

Saggittario$25.00

Pollo Francesco$25.00

Pollo Focaccia$25.00

Pollo Parmigiana$22.00

ALLA GRIGLIA From the Grill

Lombata di Manzo$35.00

Bistecca alla Arrabiata$38.00

Pollo alla Griglia$25.00

VITELLO Veal

Saltimbocca$27.00

Braciolettine$29.00

Vitello Marsala$28.00

Vitello Parmigiana$26.00

Carrozzella$28.00

FRUTTi DI MARE From the Sea

Marco Polo$44.00

Scampi Francavillese$27.00

Salmone$31.00

Sogliola Pescarese$28.00

Guazzetto di Mare$34.00

Cozze e Gamberi Cacciatore$26.00

Calamari Pirata$26.00

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