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Aqua Pazza, Boston, MA
Aqua Pazza, Boston, MA
Aqua Pazza, Boston, MA
Aqua Pazza, Boston, MA
Aqua Pazza, Boston, MA

Aqua Pazza

4.6
4.6
703 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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Oyster bar & Italian Kitchen located on the freedom trail in the North End. Frank DePasquale brings to you the best of all his locations into one boutique restaurant

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (857) 350-3105
  • Website
    http://www.aquapazza-boston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party contact
    Mike Paquette: (857) 350-3105
  • Location
    135 Richmond St, Boston, MA 02109-1414
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Parking details
    may also valet with us at Bricco 241 Hanover st.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 703 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

703 Reviews

  1. outandaboutdiners

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner! We really enjoyed the pasta special and whole fish. Everything was fresh and delicious!

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  2. DawnR

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The music was just a little bit too loud. We had to yell to speak to each other. Maybe not have the music on once the restaurant gets really full. Besides that, we had a very nice, enjoyable time

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  3. JenniferB

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal as always!! I had seafood risotto, my husband had linguine with clams, and our friend had the orrata. Everything was wonderful!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    i wanted to love it, but i felt like it was relatively expensive for the quality of food.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great pasta (pappardelle al cinghiale) and beef carpaccio. And I am not saying this lightly, I am usually very critical and accustomed to excellent tables in Europe.

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  6. PaulW

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    Food was not hot. We sent to back and it came back the same - warm. Further, the flavor was nothing special.

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  7. JohnK

    Columbus

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    This was our 2nd time dining in this restaurant. It was a mixed bag of results. There appeared to be a language barrier with our server, who was not at all attentive. This caused confusion with the wine we ordered, and later, our entree was delayed, which made some elements arrive cold. The rest of the details aren't important now. Suffice to say that the saving grace for the entire meal was the Maitre D', Matt. He was extremely knowledgeable about the wine list and menu. We recommend the raw oysters, which were clean and delicious. As for an entree, the Branzino prepared Sicilian style and carved table side is fantastic. And, if you have any questions or customized requests, ask for Matt. I'm sure he will not disappoint. We'll be back, hoping for a better overall experience. One last note, a couple more vodka and rye whiskey options would make for better cocktails.

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  8. TimY

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great experience at Aqua Pazza! 2nd time here. Strongly recommended.

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  9. EmiliaR

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always a great place for the food and the ambience. I wish there were more vegetarian/vegan options on the menu with actual vegetables. One or two items would be great (besides the lasagna type dishes). Pasta primavera or vegetarian risotto, for example. There are some nice vegetables in the sides menu but they are too pricey to get several of these. A dish with some of these and some pasta, would be great. There was disco music playing which I found incongruous and a bit loud. The staff, as always, could not have been better. Attentive, willing to answer questions, willing to liaison with the chef. I love this place

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  10. JohnG

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant in the north end. Enjoyed the oyster bar, drinks and entrees.

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  11. michaeld

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had bar seats - food and service AMAZING! In our North End rotation!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant was amazing! The calamari appetizer was so flavorful. The drinks were amazing. We got the risotto and the short rib dish and were very impressed. It was less than $200 for two people. Very nice ambiance, great date spot

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  13. EricF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe. Smaller place just how we like it, great music, modern and hip for the North End. We had reservations at bar and it took a while so the manager gave us an appetizer on the house. Food and experience was worth the wait. We got shrimp scampi, the shrimp were huge and the sauce was sublime. Manicotti dish was huge and delicious, Bolognese was luscious! Star of the show was the deconstructed Tiramisu, it’s a must get!

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  14. AndyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Aqua Pazza, it is our favorite anniversary spot because they are always very kind finding something for my wife who has a lot of food related allergies.

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  15. Patricia

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there for a birthday dinner. Matt and Ivory, our hosts were amazing! They were warm, personable and made our dinner fun and special. Our server, Haram was really professional and attentive. The food was also really special. We had the Insalata Mista, Zucchini Flowers for appetizers, their Spaghetti Vongole and the Tiramisu for dessert. I would definitely come back again for the food and great service!

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  16. BillM

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    My entire rating is driven by the over crowding inside the restaurant. To many tables, jammed in, make the service, ambience, and overall rating lower than I would give otherwise.

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  17. Mike

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    The Chicken Parm was one of the worst ones I have had in my life. For 33 dollars I expected a little more flavor than a dried out chicken patty.

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  18. RobF

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner with excellent service. This is not a huge restaurant which I happen the like. Drinks were great and you won’t find better Italian bread than in Bostons north end.

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  19. Matt

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently amazing. Food and service are always top notch!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful and attentive service. The food was amazing. Don’t skip out on the Tiramisu!!!

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  21. bargainhunterfoodie

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I usually order seafood but was intrigued by the preparation of the chicken dish and ordered it. Delicious! The service was attentive , which made for an enjoyable dinner.

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  22. Matt

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meal! Everything was delicious - from the homemade pesto which accompanies the bread, to the appetizers and our main courses.. outstanding. We have been 'checking off' each of the 12 restaurants owned by Depasquale Ventures and Aqua Pazza is our current favorite (maybe even best in Boston). For a Friday night, this restaurant was definitely quieter than the other restaurants on Hanover Street, but perfect for having an actual conversation and enjoying our meals. 10/10 recommend! Ps- we ate our appetizers before getting a picture.. but the cacio e pepe arancini & the grilled octopus with burrata were amazing. The octopus gives Bistro du Midi a run for their money.

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  23. PattieE

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Took a long time to get served or even acknowledged by the waiter. The noise level was a bit too high. The food was not the best. Disappointed as this was our last night in Boston and our sons birthday. Very expensive for what we received.

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  24. HelenF

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    We visited to celebrate an anniversary. I have a lot of food allergies, and unfortunately conversing with our server about them was very challenging. The manager ended up helping us and he was incredibly thoughtful and kind, and took my allergies very seriously. The food was delicious, however I still ended up getting a dish with one of my allergens in it because of the server’s language barrier. Our server did not check on us as much as I would have hoped. Our food came out very quickly considering how busy they were which was wonderful. My partner had the burger and said it was amazing. The tables were all very close together which detracted from the intimacy of the meal and the music was quite loud, which is why I would not recommend this restaurant for an anniversary dinner.

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  25. CharlieS

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a great meal, with terrific service. Room is noisy, so probably not the best place for a quiet romantic dinner, but great for everything else. A must visit in the North End

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  26. BorisR

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Service impeccable and very attentive but not over the top. Definitely coming back

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and even better service. Would recommend to anyone from or visiting the city

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  28. wd155

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Off the chart fantastic! The oysters (love the Ichabods) were SO fresh, the zucchini flowers were incredible and for our entrees, salmon and gnocchi were divine. Service was outstanding, atmosphere was delightful.

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  29. BhamFoodie

    Alabama

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Really good food. A little pricey. Chicken Parm for over $30 is over the top. But all and all, a really nice meal.

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  30. Robert

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you was absolutely exceptional food, Aqua Pazza is phenomenal! Everything was fantastic!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Calamari was overly fried and pasta had too much sauce on it. Chicken parmigiana and seafood risotto were just average and nothing outstanding. Side of vegetables were served almost at the end of our meal. Dining room had a nice upbeat vibe & all staff were pleasant and welcoming but I expected a lot more from this restaurant to present dishes with higher quality & more sophistication.

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  32. RobinH

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Picked this place based on OpenTable recommendations and was not disappointed. Excellent food! Everything we ordered was really good. Lot's of twists on traditionals that really add something. We especially appreciated the fresh from scratch eggplant parmegan and zuchini flowers. Good vegetarian options if you do eat dairy.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably the best restaurant in Boston! Food is super amazing, very tasty and healthy. Service is excellent , vibe is wonderful and value of money is great! I will come again and again and again! And Mani is the best!

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  34. chrystel

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Véry nice meal in family I recommend the chicken parmigiana and the manicotti

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  35. RobertC

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Giovanni is simply the best. We enjoy fine dining all over the world and Giovanni holds his own against the best Michelin starred restaurants. He makes the entire experience fantastic. The food is outstanding.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and amazing service! Can’t wait to go back!

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  37. skibum

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The North end is full of high quality restaurants, Aqua Pazza definitely stands out. Service is fast, the menu is broad while maintaining a consistent theme, and the raw bar has a fantastic selection. Interior is tastefully modern, it's especially great with the windows open in the warmer months. It may be a bit pricey, but that isn't atypical in the North End, the meals are still a very solid value for their caliber given the location. Had the Brick Chicken and the Lobster Pillows, both of which were superb. I will definitely be returning in the future.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our first time here and we thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. The food, drinks and service were all very good. We highly recommend giving this restaurant a try if you are looking for a a great spot.

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  39. Crissy

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful ambience, wonderful service, wonderful food.

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  40. JohnM

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The quality of the food varies from “inspired and sensitive” to only edible. More the former than the latter. We will continue to eat here.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Aqua Pazza is rated 4.6 stars by 703 OpenTable diners.

Aqua Pazza does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Aqua Pazza

135 Richmond St, Boston, MA 02109-1414

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    may also valet with us at Bricco 241 Hanover st.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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