Aqua Pazza

Name: Aqua Pazza
Address: 135 Richmond St, Boston, MA, United States, 02109-1414
Telephone: (857) 350-3105
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (839)

$31 to $50

Seafood

135 Richmond St, Boston, MA 02109-1414

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Thu–Sun 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

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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Popular dishes

Caesar$13.99
Baby Romaine / Mascarpone / Lemon / Ricotta Balls
Insalata Mista$13.99
Passion Fruit Purée / Roasted Pears Parmigiano / Cheese Crostini / Spicy Pecans
Traditional Meatballs$18.98
Certified Angus Beef / Pomodoro / Whipped Ricotta
Burrata$21.99
Homemade Tomato Jam / Balsamic / Pistachjio
Cacio e Pepe with Arnacini$18.98
Breaded Rice Ball / Black Pepper / Pecorino
Shrimp Scampi$23.99
Lemon / Cherry Tomatoes / Sformatino di Patate
Grilled Octopus Positano Style$20.99
Eggplant Caponata / Burrata
Zucchini Flowers & Chips$20.99
Goat Cheese / Lemon / Truffle Honey (seasonal)
Dry Aged Beef Carpaccio$22.99
Baby Kale / Parmigiano / Truffle Essence
Eggplant Parmigiana$18.98
Layered Eggplant / Fior di Latte / Pomodoro / Basil
Calamari & Fritto Misto$22.99
Calamari / Scallops / Shrimp / Pickled Jalapeno / Fried Onion Strings / Tartar Dip
Charcuterie$23.99
Mortadella / Sopressata / Parma Prosciutto / Italian Cheeses

Raw / Crudo

Oysters$0.00
Blood Orange Mignonette / Horseradish / Cocktail Sauce
- Market$0.00
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$10.99
Salmon Crudo$18.98
Lemon Basil Puree | Pickled Scallions Ginger Vinaigrette
Tuna Crudo$19.98
Truffle Mascarpone / Potato Stick / Shaved Black Truffle
Kampachi Tartare$23.99
Avocado / Jalapeño / Cilantro / Spoonbill Caviar / Yuzu Ponzu
Alaskan King Crab$0.00
Hot or Cold
- Market$0.00
1/2 Aquapazza Seafood Tower$0.00
12 Oysters / 2 Shrimp Cocktail / 1/4 Chicken Lobster / Alaskan King Crab
- Market$0.00
Aquapazza Seafood Tower$0.00
24 Oysters / 4 Shrimp Cocktail / 1/2 Chicken Lobster / Alaskan King Crab
- Market$0.00

Primi / Pasta

Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs$27.99
San Marzano Tomato / Basil / Garlic / Grana / Meatballs
DePasquale's Famous Manicotti$26.99
Fresh Ricotta / Parmigano / Bufala Mozzarella / Collino Tomato / Basil
Cacio e Pepe$26.99
Black Pepper Fettuccine / Pecorino
Nerano (Zucchini Pasta)$26.99
Zucchini / Provolone del Monaco / Parmigiano
Lobster Pillows$31.99
Ravioli / Mediterranean Fish Fumet
Gnocchi$28.99
Brown Butter / Potato / Chives / Smoked Pancetta
Homemade Spaghetti Vongole$31.99
Chitarrine / Manilla Clams / White Wine / Garlic
Pappardelle al Cinghiale$31.99
Wild Boar / Red Wine / Porcini Mushrooms
Risotto of the Day$0.00
Chef's Daily Selection
- Market$0.00

Secondi

Wagyu Burger$28.99
Black Truffle Aioli / Guanciale / Red Onion Jam
Chicken Parmigiana$31.99
A North End Classic
7-Spice Brick Chicken$34.99
7 Spice Marinated Half Chicken, Roasted "Under the Brick", Swiss Chard stuffed with Truffle Potatoes
Salmon$35.99
Pink Peppercorn / Pear / Topped with Romesco
Orata$42.99
Whole Boneless Fish / Vin Blanc / Artichokes
Veal Chop Milanese$56.99
Bone In / Arugula / Lemon / Grana Padana
Certified Angus 12oz Prime Filet Mignon$63.99
Wild Mushroom Demi / Bone Marrow
Braised Beef Short Ribs$39.99
Creamy Parmigiano Polenta / Roasted Chestnuts / Red Wine Reduction / Sweet Italian Glaze
Whole Seasonal Fish (Carved Tableside)$0.00
Dover Sole / Orata / Branzino / Snapper
- Market$0.00
Aqua Pazza (Catch of the Day)$0.00
Mussels / Clams / White Wine / Garlic / Roasted Potatoes
- Market$0.00

Contorni

Italian Fries$12.99
Shishito Peppers$12.99
Bonito / Smoked Salt
Baby Brussels Sprouts$14.99
Pancetta / Sweet Black Balsamic
Double Mashed Potatoes$12.99
Broccoli Rabe$14.99
Crispy Shallots / Mascarpone / Lemon
Wild Mushrooms$13.99
Fresh Herbs / Shallots / Sesame

I Dolci

Key Lime Pie$14.00
Tart, sweet, classic with graham cracker crust
Chocolate Mousse$13.00
Dark chocolate with whipped cream
Mixed Berries$13.00
Mint, honey, limoncello topped with Lemon Sorbetto
Cannoli Siciliano$12.00
Whipped ricotta & chocolate chips
Deconstructed Tiramisú$14.00
Sponge cake soaked in coffee liquor & mascarpone cream

Liquore Caffe Caldo

Italian Coffee$15.00
amaretto, kahlua, coffee, whipped cream
Roman Coffee$13.00
sambuca, coffee, whipped cream
Sicilian Coffee$13.00
amaretto, coffee, whipped cream
Caffe Nocciola$13.00
hazelnut, coffee, whipped cream

What 839 people are saying

Aqua Pazza reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aqua Pazza offers an exceptional dining experience with "attentive service," "tremendous food," and a welcoming atmosphere. Notable dishes include "delicious lobster farfalle" and "amazing octopus." Guests appreciate the "fine selection of wine," fresh ingredients, and "professional and nice" staff, making it a must-visit in Boston's North End.

839 Reviews

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Michael
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff, great food. On a busy Saturday night the hostesses went out of their way to be accommodating and make us feel welcome.
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Raul VIP
Caribbean18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly staff, fresh oysters, tender acquapazza fish, delicious lobster farfalle (son says it was the best pasta dish he’s ever had). All good!
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stephanie VIP
Denver / Colorado44 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my top 5 favorite meals in my life! The pesto for the bread set high expectations. The lobster was great of course but the salmon crudo with lemon and thyme was amazing! Our main courses were clam vongole, which was a nice twist on the normal dish but my husband’s dish was beyond belief! Both on homemade pasta but his pasta was made with truffle and topped with a rich red sauce and chunks of lobster and caramelized bacon on top. Best ever!
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James VIP
Greater Boston160 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday evening at Acqua Pazza; our group of 5 thoroughly enjoyed our meals and wine. The raw bar options are great for those who are so inclined, which was all of us. The fish catch of the day was Halibut; a great cut of the fish was served wonderfully prepared and presented. I enjoyed it all to the last bite. The side of broccoli rabe was equally fantastic. While this is located in the North End of Boston tucked away at the corner of North and Richmond Streets, #135 Richmond; you will find that you have options for excellently prepared entrees and appetizers that will satisfy the palate of anyone looking for Italian fare. They have a fine selection of wine and beer offerings along with cocktails and a bar all in a nicely decorated light and airy dining room with windows abound. I have always enjoyed my dining at Acqua Pazza, the staff is always so accommodating and thanks to Wilfer and his helpers, we were well taken care of. Buon appetito
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David VIP
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Second time. So good we ordered all the same things because we craved them from a few weeks ago. It’s the north end…laid back atmosphere but still fine dining. You go for the fine craftsmanship you can get in bigger fancier restaurants running an assembly line. The octopus is so tasty. Comes with eggplant caponata and burrata. So many flavors. The roast boar papardelle is really really good. The Cesar salad is unique and abundant. Love it.
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Dan
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing anniversary experience everyone at this restaurant is so professional and nice the food is unreal. 10/10
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Allison
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are all vegan and they accommodated us greatly.
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John VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall very good. Food, waitress were excellent. Good looking place. Hostess that seated us needs some training.
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Grant VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner at Aqua Pazza. We ordered an appetizer that was recommended, a fish dish as well as a pasta dish. All of it was outstanding in freshness, flavor, and presentation. The food is not weighed down with heavy sauces, but rather seasoned just right to bring out the taste of the main ingredients and not cover them up. The executive chef Matthew gave us lots of great advice on ordering as well as selecting wines that paired perfectly with our food. The restaurant feels very local, comfortable, and imbued a sense of community. We loved it, highly recommend it, and will be back.
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Bruce
London16 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Catch of the day Acqua Pazza style was great. Excellent octopus appetizer. Good wine list. Decent value. Excellent service.
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Aqua Pazza is rated 4.6 stars by 839 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

135 Richmond St, Boston, MA 02109-1414

Additional information

Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Thu–Sun 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

Website
http://www.aquapazza-boston.com/
Phone number
(857) 350-3105

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Aqua Pazza

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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Gnocchi

Pappardelle al Cinghiale

Oysters

Caviar Service

Caviar Service$159.99

Antipasto / Appetizer

Caesar$13.99

Insalata Mista$13.99

Traditional Meatballs$18.98

Burrata$21.99

Cacio e Pepe with Arnacini$18.98

Shrimp Scampi$23.99

Grilled Octopus Positano Style$20.99

Zucchini Flowers & Chips$20.99

Dry Aged Beef Carpaccio$22.99

Eggplant Parmigiana$18.98

Calamari & Fritto Misto$22.99

Charcuterie$23.99

Raw / Crudo

Oysters$0.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$10.99

Salmon Crudo$18.98

Tuna Crudo$19.98

Kampachi Tartare$23.99

Alaskan King Crab$0.00

1/2 Aquapazza Seafood Tower$0.00

Aquapazza Seafood Tower$0.00

Primi / Pasta

Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs$27.99

DePasquale's Famous Manicotti$26.99

Cacio e Pepe$26.99

Nerano (Zucchini Pasta)$26.99

Lobster Pillows$31.99

Gnocchi$28.99

Homemade Spaghetti Vongole$31.99

Pappardelle al Cinghiale$31.99

Risotto of the Day$0.00

Secondi

Wagyu Burger$28.99

Chicken Parmigiana$31.99

7-Spice Brick Chicken$34.99

Salmon$35.99

Orata$42.99

Veal Chop Milanese$56.99

Certified Angus 12oz Prime Filet Mignon$63.99

Braised Beef Short Ribs$39.99

Whole Seasonal Fish (Carved Tableside)$0.00

Aqua Pazza (Catch of the Day)$0.00

Contorni

Italian Fries$12.99

Shishito Peppers$12.99

Baby Brussels Sprouts$14.99

Double Mashed Potatoes$12.99

Broccoli Rabe$14.99

Wild Mushrooms$13.99

I Dolci

Key Lime Pie$14.00

Chocolate Mousse$13.00

Mixed Berries$13.00

Cannoli Siciliano$12.00

Deconstructed Tiramisú$14.00

Liquore Caffe Caldo

Italian Coffee$15.00

Roman Coffee$13.00

Sicilian Coffee$13.00

Caffe Nocciola$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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