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Lucia Ristorante, Boston, MA

Lucia Ristorante

4.2 (3429)
$30 and under
Italian
415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

What 3,429 people are saying

Lucia Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lucia Ristorante offers a "wonderful intimate feel" with "terrific ambience" and "outstanding service." Its "authentic Italian cuisine" is complemented by a "cozy atmosphere." The "fresh made pasta" and "delicious" food consistently delight patrons, making it a "favorite North End destination." While noise levels can be high, the "attentive servers" and "great gluten free menu" ensure a delightful dining experience.
3,429 Reviews
  1. Rick

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, service was ok Very loud and over crowded, tables were to small to eat comfortably.

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  2. will

    Alabama1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was flavored decent but was not hot. Seafood was good but meatballs were underwhelming .

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  3. Thomas VIP

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner with friends in the North End. Food and atmosphere were good. Typical North End vibe.

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  4. Michael

    Atlanta2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Didn’t get off to a good start. Sat for nearly-5 minutes without a server coming to greet us. I turned around to look for one and one standing at the back of the restaurant noticed. She came over immediately but wasn’t real friendly. No warm hello or apologies for delay. She just asked if we had questions about the menu and if we wanted to order. She came by once more after food was delivered to check on us but never asked if we wanted another round of drinks. Was a disappointing experience. Food was very good. Had Carbonara, Chicken Parmesan, and Chicken Lucia. Calamari appetizer was just ok.

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  5. Sherry

    San Antonio2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very rushed. Reservation at 8:00 - seated on time. Barely started eating salad when main dish was brought out. Waitress never came back to check on refills of drinks etc. we were done by 8:35 and she was giving us the check. Very disappointing. Food was good - not great.

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  6. Robyn

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, amazing, amazing!!! Thank you for always being consistent with your food. Soooooo YUMMY

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Too loud inside lately, please open the windows in the summer months because it gets SO LOUD but the food is incredible my favorite

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  8. Fran

    Dallas - Fort Worth12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Seated right away. Have reservation for 4 adults but actually only had three guests last minute. . Seated in a booth which barely fit three people comfortably. Lots of options on menu. Each selected something different along with salad and appetizer. All came at the same time and literally could not fit all the dishes on table. Gnocchi pasta, chicken with lemon and capers and another house speciality pasta with sausage. No one was wowed by their dish. Just OK. Would not go back.

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  9. deborah VIP

    Greater Boston32 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I consider myself a fair and reasonable person, with good judgment. I tried so hard to find even one thing to like about Lucia and couldn't do it. We were seated quickly, but waited at least ten minutes for a server to come to our table. When they did, it was awkward because a trainee came first and started to help but then his trainer came and cut him off. Next, the food was as subpar as you get. Scampi appetizer was shrimp over wet and soggy bread. I had eggplant parm that was also soggy and covered in probably the worst red sauce I've ever eaten; I took two bites and was done. My husband got chicken parm and it was burnt and very dry, he barely touched it. When the server came over to see if we wanted dessert (no thank you) she didn't even ask why we didn't touch our food, but we never complained so that's on us. Lastly, I left a message saying it was our 39th anniversary; they could have at least mentioned it, but never did. I didn't expect anything for free, just an acknowledgment. If you want poor service and terrible food, this is your place.

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  10. Margaret

    Atlanta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful intimate feel Italian restaurant!! Terrific ambience! Every bite was delicious! & Pasta is made fresh daily!

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Lucia Ristorante is rated 4.2 stars by 3429 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Lucia Ristorante

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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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