Bricco

Name: Bricco
Address: 241 Hanover St., Boston, MA, United States, 02113
Telephone: (617) 248-6800
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

4627 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Bricco’s star has been rising steadily since restaurateur Frank DePasquale revamped the menu to feature modern interpretations of regional Italian dishes.

Bricco has garnished superlative reviews from food writers in Boston and around the country – Best Guaranteed Meal in the North End and Best Pasta in Boston just two of the most recent accolades.

The talented kitchen team creates “boutique” Italian food, so-called because it is unique, personal and created for a select and sophisticated diner. The food is complemented by an enoteca (wine bar) with an exceptional selection of all-Italian wines.

Bricco also offers a sophisticated late night scene. The chic and energetic bar serves up great one of a kind cocktails as well as brick oven pizza with gourmet toppings such as prosciutto and fresh mozzarella from Italy in addition with appetizer selections.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 163 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm late night Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(617) 248-6800
Website
http://www.bricco.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Nell Cacciopolli
Private party facilities
The mezzanine level at BRICCO, which overlooks the charm and bustle of the historic North End of Boston, seats 60 people comfortably for dinner. Other Private dining includes a room that accomodates 20 and one that accomodates 32 guest. Private dining at Bricco features custom menus formulated by the same talented chef who oversees the acclaimed restaurant kitchen downstairs, as well as a superb Italian\American wine list.
Private party contact
Nick Vatistas: (617) 248-6800

Location
241 Hanover St. Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Parking details
None
Public transit
Haymarket and Government Center T stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

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Popular dishes

Caesar$13.00
blue sky bibb lettuce & radicchio, crispy ricotta polpette
Cab Dry Aged Beef Carpaccio$22.00
arugula, parmigiano and truffle essence
Burrata$19.00
served with arugula, roasted red peppers and asparagus, aged balsamic
Charcuterie$24.00
Prosciutto, Soppressata, Mortadella, Capocollo, bruschetta, olives
Octopus$22.00
dry roasted with ginger & jalapeño crust, purple potato and string bean salad
Mozzarella di Bufala Caprese$19.00
vine-ripe tomatoes and basil pesto
Wellfleet Mussels$18.00
steamed with garlic, caper berries & crostini
Zucchini Flowers$19.00
stuffed with truffled ricotta cheese, tempura grilled vegetables
Soft Polenta$18.00
selection of wild mushrooms & sausage ragú, truffle essence
Frittura Mista$22.00
calamari, scallops, shrimp, pickled jalapeño, fried onion strings and tartar dip
Local Bay Oysters$19.00
on half shell with cocktail sauce & champagne mignonette
Eggplant Bake$18.00
layered with bufala mozzarella, tomato coulis, eggplant pellini
Crudo di Tonno$22.00
spice encrusted and seared rare, farro crackers and trio of dips
Jumbo Shrimp Scampi$22.00
seared with lemon, cherry tomatoes and potato gratin
Insalata Mista$14.00
passion fruit purée, roasted pears, parmigiano cheese crostini & spicy pecans
Meatballs$19.00
Boston's best from Certified Angus Beef, served with fresh ricotta & crostini

Bricco's Artisanal Pasta

Chittarine con Polpette$28.00
san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, meatball & shaved parmigiana
Ricotta Pillows$29.00
dressed with truffle butter, wild mushrooms, gnudi di ricotta garnish
Pappardelle al Cinghiale$32.00
wild boar braised in red wine with porcini mushrooms
Agnollotti al Plin$29.00
braised veal and beef stuffing with ricotta, spinach, truffle sauce
Garganelli Amatriciana$28.00
niman ranch pancetta, spicy colino tomato, pecorino romano
Tortelli Pumpkin$28.00
amaretti & honey, sage butter, root vegetables, ricotta salata
Gnocchetti Sorrentina$28.00
baked with bufala mozzarella, tomatoes, basil
Farfalle Tartufate$34.00
lobster meat, fava beans, pancetta, black truffle, lobster fume
Risotto
chef's daily special
- MKT

Secondi

7-Spice Murray's Brick Chicken$34.00
Spice marinated half chicken roasted "under the brick", Swiss chard & double mashed potatoes
Atlantic King Salmon$34.00
roasted fennel & shallots, white beans puree
Chilean Sea Bass in Agrodolce$48.00
baby bok choy, herbed potato gallette, carrot fondue
Mallard Duck Duetto$44.00
confit leg, seared breast, roasted yams, spicy mango & frisee greens, sweet & sour soy sauce
Veal Ossobuco, Marcho Farms$42.00
traditional saffron risotto, sautéed spinach
Sam Adam's Braised Pork Shank$44.00
slowly braised, arborio cacio e pepe risotto, shaved truffle
Bricco's Brodetto$52.00
half lobster, shrimp, swordfish, monkfish, calamari, wellfleet clams and mussels, colino tomatoes, fish fumet, grilled asparagus & bruschette
Rare-Seared Ahi Tuna$42.00
black & white sesame seed encrusted, japanese eggplant marinated with white wine vinaigrette, roasted red peppers, snow peas, spinach, black olives, ginger soy dip
Veal Valdostana$62.00
fontina & pancetta stuffed veal chop, yukon gold potato twice baked with oyster mushrooms
Braised Beef Short Ribs$39.00
creamy parmigiano polenta, roasted chestnuts, red wine reduction, sweet italian glaze

What 4,627 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Enjoyed a very nice Birthday Dinner at Bricco. Sat at a sidewalk table under an umbrella, which the staff adjusted for us as it was initially sprinkling rain just a bit. Our waiter was friendly and helpful with suggestions. The octopus appetizer was very tender and delicious. The seafood pasta was also tender and nicely done. The veal valdestano, though tasty, was a bit overdone and dry. I’m sure one of their steaks would have been a better choice. We will certainly go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Poconos
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food experience for my wife and me. Pricey, but worth it in my opinion. Pasta is fresh, flavors are well-curated. Would travel back to Boston just to eat here again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Don’t miss the octopus. Service was awesome. One of our best meals in Boston!
AN
AmyN
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Menu seems pricey at first but service and quality are worth the cost. All four had excellent meals, Adrian was first-class.
S
Smseely
New England
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat at the bar near the open doors so it felt almost like outside eating. Service and food were exceptional.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful 60th birthday celebration at Bricco. Great food and great company !
KJ
KendraJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely perfect, as always. This time we tried the pear and cucumber salad for the first time. It's killer. So so so good.
BR
BenR
Indiana
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience1
It was just OK. Sat upstairs where the wait staff huddled by the bar and watched us eat with an uncomfortable level of interest. Food was average at best even though prices would have indicated something at least a little more memorable.
K
Kathy
New England
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Late lunch/early dinner, 4 diners Gin&tonic and vodka-tonic terrible: no alcohol taste, horrible tonic water; martinis very good 3 different pasta meals: excellent Ossobuco: excellent, but very pricey Lots of beef on menu, but ridiculously sky high prices Server very good/very personable (Diego) Can’t rate atmosphere/noise level as the time day (4-5:30) had few diners.
M
Marpal
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you want good quality food I highly recommend this restaurant. Our food was excellent. From appetizers, dinner entrees and desert. Definitely will go back on my next visit to Boston.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was my son’s birthday. Everything was great!
CM
CMaria
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food3service3ambience4
We had a table by the bar and it was loud. Our waitress was very matter of fact and was not serving with pleasure. Every time she brought me a glass of wine, it was about to spill over as if it was coming in via speedboat on choppy seas. I was expecting food to be amazing considering the reputation. But each dish disappointed. The veal osso bucco was bland as was the risotto. The spinach had a smoky taste. The lobster Mac looked more delicious than it tasted as it was also bland. Finally, the pasta with veal- same thing. Portions were large though. Salad was delicious and so were the calamari fritto mixto. Not sure if we just chose the wrong thing. The filet mignon was delicious. Given this experience for $250 would not return.
LC
LisaC
Charleston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!
AM
AlisonM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best tiramisu and espresso martinis ever!!!!!!!!!!
JL
JulieL
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian restaurant!!! Strangers told us about it when we were in Boston several years ago. We loved it so much that we arranged our flight and hotel stay around our reservation this vaca!
KT
KimT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is excellent but the service is what has us returning when we visit Boston. Emilio is efficient, knowledgeable and delightful. We are already looking forward to our next trip!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the service impeccable. It’s a bit pricey, but worth it, in my opinion, for the overall experience.
j
joannew
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience at Bricco! The service was perfect and the food was amazing! We had the Burrata appetizer and the meatball appetizer, both were delicious and the wild boar pasta entree was so good! Would highly recommend!!
JT
JTxx
New England
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely food, waiter easily accommodated a special request. Service was impeccable.
KW
KarenW
New Orleans
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service, nice ambiance
J
Jennifer
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Service was top-notch. We had a nice little corner table upstairs, so it felt private though the restaurant was nearly full. Food and drinks were delicious. Ruby Red Cocktail was perfect on a hot evening. Zucchini flowers were yummy but you only get 2. Ricotta pillows were delicious, but again, the serving is small and it was topped with just 1 ricotta gnudi. Gelato and bread pudding were decadent, and ironically too large to finish.
B
Bvegan
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was good, but expensive for the quantity was received.
DM
DMvisitor
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our meal at Bricco. From the appetizers through dessert, the food was outstanding and so was the service!
M
Mhartz
Wilmington
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing meal and outstanding service from Artemis!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
BB
BostonBoyBlue
Palm Springs
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful dinner with friends - great food, ambiance - attentive service.
J
Jeremy
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bricco was as amazing. Emilio was fantastic and I will ask for him every time. The food is always great- we ate outside and had a fantastic night. Thanks Emilio and Bricco!
PP
PeterP
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
We were seated at the outside, street dining. The weather was great so made it very nice. The waiter recommended a lobster pasta dish for my wife, she loved it. Drinks were ok but not the best we have had. My meal came out at different times so not very well planned. Price was $$$. Overall good night out with my Carino.
SP
SamiP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Yes I would recommend food was good, service was good,
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
10/10 for our anniversary dinner ! It was my first time visiting the restaurant but for sure I will come back more often!
KW
KarenW
New Orleans
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are staying in the Bricco Suites so had to try the restaurant. It was excellent and the service was great! Highly recommend!
S
Sandrawise
Western NC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were fantastic!! Server recommended the stuffed fried zucchini flowers, they were heaven!!
N
Natalie
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was delicious; server was knowledgeable and helpful. Only complaint is we were still eating dinner when server asked us if we wanted dessert. It was a real rush at the end; we had been there for 90 minutes. If there is a time limit, tell your diners and ask us to be on time. We were not told we had a time limit and it ended our meal on a bad note.
JD
JaneDear
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Always great food, never disappoints
Y
Yelapadiva
New England
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent as was the service. our server was pleasant and efficient. The room was noisy but not so we couldn't have a conversation but had to repeat things. Overall it was a wonderful experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal and setting
JM
JulieM
Milwaukee
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Bricco. The restaurant sat us early and our service was immediate. The food was outstanding as usual. We enjoyed some pasta dishes and the halibut special. The wine we chose was a great choice too. We throughly enjoyed our dinner at Bricco.
B
Bacci
New England
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
Veal chop $58 comes only with a popover.. 7 season chicken under cooked.. was really looking forward to a great meal ..use to love this place.. what happened?
T
Tweezer
Minneapolis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service and great food. Espresso martini was amazing.

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
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bricco does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Bricco is rated 4.6 stars by 4627 OpenTable diners.

Bricco does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.