Riccardo's

Name: Riccardo's
Address: 175 North Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02113
Telephone: (617) 720-3994
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1437 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Riccardo's Ristorante is located in the North End neighborhood of Boston and is a family run business which has been recognized by local and national known food critiques as one of the best authentic Italian Restaurants in Boston. Now being run by Richie Jr., Riccardo's has the same fine standards and quality of food as always. The staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about every item on the menu. Unlike other Italian restaurants in the neighborhood Ricardo's never skimps on portions. Come and visit. Renew your love for Riccardo's.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Sunday 12:00 pm- 9:30 pm Monday & Tuesdat 4:00 - 10:00 pm Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 720-3994
Website
http://www.riccardosnorthend.com/
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Adjacent to Paul Revere's House in Boston's Historic North End, Riccardo's offers a perfect location to hold your upcoming event. Ideal for birthdays, graduations, and rehearsals, we will accommodate parties of all sizes or occasions and customize menus to satisfy the needs of each and every guest.
Private party contact
Michael Travaglione: (877) 646-6735

Location
175 North Street Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Parking details
Validated parking at Parcels Seven parking garage is available, located on Congress Street by Fanueil Hall.
Public transit
Haymarket T Station (Green and Orange lines) and Government Center T Station (Green and Blue lines)

Popular dishes

Zuppa Riccardo$9.00
Lentils, green peas and pasta in chicken stock
Pasta E Fagioli Alla Napoletana$10.00
Pasta and Cannellini beans
Saute Di Cozze E Vongole$12.00
Mussels and little neck clams sauteed with garlic, olive oil and a splash of marinara
Calamari Fritti Lightly Fried Squid$12.00
Bruschetta Con Funghi Selvaggi$9.00
Bruschetta with wild mushrooms
Saute Di Cozze E Vongole$12.00
Mussels and Littleneck Clams sauteed with garlic, olive oil and a splash of Marinara
Mozzarella Carosella$12.00
Lightly fried mozzarella topped with fresh Mozzarella
Gamberi Limoncello$15.00
Shrimp sauteed in a Limoncello reduction
Prosciutto Di Parma E Burrata$15.00
Parma Prosciutto; Fresh Burrata Mozzarella
Portobello Alla Griglia$13.00
Grilled Portobello mushrooms with artichoke hearts, sundried tomato, Gaeta olives, gorgonzola
Caprese$12.00
Italian Mozzarella, vine ripe tomato, extra virgin olive oil
Polipo Alla Griglia Con Finocchio$13.00
Grilled Octopus with mixed greens drizzled with Balsamic glaze
Rollatini Di Melanzane$10.00
Eggplant rolled and stuffed with ricotta, Romano and mozzarella cheese topped with fresh marinara
Antipasto Della Casa$18.00
Selected imported specially cold cuts, cheese, marinated vegetables and olives

Insalate

La Classica Di Cesare$9.00
Mesculin Insalata$9.00
Baby Spinach Insalata$9.00
Traditional Caesar Salad

Pasta

Lasagna Fatti in Casa Di Mamma$17.00
Pasta sheets layered with a rich cheese blended ground meat
Orecchiette Con Salsiccia E Broccoli De Rabbe$20.00
Little ears pasta with sweet Italian sausages & broccoli w/ rabbe
Linguine Alla Vongole$20.00
New england hard shell clams steamed in garlic, extra virgin olive oil; natural juices
Penne Con Pollo E Broccoli$19.00
Natural chicken sauteed in white wine & garlic sauce tossed with fresh broccoli florets al dente ziti
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina$17.00
Potato dumplings with imported mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes & backyard basil
Fettuccini Alfredo$17.00
Homemade fettuccini prepared in a creamy cheese sauce
Ravioli Ripieni Con Aragosta$24.00
Lobster filled ravioli topped with Gulf shrimp in a creamy sauce
Gnocchi Con Spezzatino Di Vitello$22.00
Milk-fed veal sauteed with shiitake mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes and capers. Tossed with our homemade potato gnocchi with Romano cheese in a light tomato sauce
Linguini Con Calamari Ripieni$20.00
Native tender Calamari tubes stuffed with seasoned bread crumbs; pieces of Calamari over a bed of linguine
Linguine Fra Diavolo Con Capesante E Gamberi$24.00
Deep Sea Scallops & Gulf Shrimp sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic. Finished in a spicy fresh marinara sauce
Fusilli Con Gamberi$22.00
Chopped Gulf Shrimp in a cognac reduction tossed with homemade fusilli parmigiano reggiano
Risotto Alla Riccardo$19.00
Natural chicken fresh spinach and shiitake mushrooms tossed with imported arborio rice in a light wine cream sauce
Risotto Con Frutti Di Mare$25.00
Baby clams, mussels, calamari & Gulf shrimp tossed with imported Arborio rice in a seafood broth

Specialita Della Casa

Pollo Piccata$18.00
Chicken breast sauteed with capers and artichoke hearts in a lemon white wine sauce
Tre Tipo Di Parmigiano
Sauteed golden brown then layered with our homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with penne pasta
- Chicken$19.00
- Veal$22.00
- Eggplant$18.00
Salmone Alla Griglia$19.00
Grilled Salmon served with fresh broccoli & topped with a lemon caper white wine reduction
Agnello$29.00
Rack of lamb served with wild mushroom Risotto
Gamberi Madeira Alla Riccardo$24.00
Gulf Shrimp sauteed in a light egg batter topped with fresh spinach & imported provolone cheese in a Madeira demi glace
Costata Di Vitello$34.00
Grilled Veal Chop stuffed with imported prosciutto di parma and mozzarella cheese, finished with a shallot sun dried tomato port wine demi-glaze
Branzino Napolitano$24.00
Mediterranean Sea Bass sauteed in a fresh cherry tomato, basil and extra virgin olive oil sauce, Served with grilled vegetables
Scaloppine Di Vitello$24.00
Thinly sliced pieces of milk-fed veal sauteed with fresh mushrooms in a tasty Marsala wine sauce
Maiale$24.00
Pork loin stuffed with fresh spinach, fontina cheese & imported Prosciutto di Parma. Served with roasted potatoes & finished in a Madeira demi-glace
Pollo Exquisito$19.00
Chicken sauteed in a light egg batter topped with imported Prosciutto di Parma and mozzarella cheese. Finished in a Marsala wine sauce
Haddock$23.00
Haddock dipped in a light egg batter sauteed with shiitake mushrooms in a white wine lemon sauce
Bistecca Di Manzo$32.00
New York sirloin strips grilled to perfection served with fresh daily vegetables
Seafood Fra Diavolo$32.00
Shrimp, mussels, calamari, scallops and little necks, sauteed in a fresh spicy tomato sauce over al dente linguine

Contoroni

Side dishes ala carte

Broccoli Rabe$8.00
Fresh Spinach$8.00
Fresh Broccoli$8.00

Bevande

Beer

Peroni
Heineken
Sam Adams
Michelob Ultra
Budweiser
Bud Light
Miller Lite
Stella Artois

Cocktails

Sour Apple Martini
Citrus Vodka, Sour Apple Liqueur and a splash of OJ
Peach Bellini Martini
Citrus Vodka, Peach Schnapps, splash of pineapple, splash or Prosecco
Espresso Martini
UV Vanilla Vodka, Frangelico, Espresso and a splash of Bailey
Limoncello Martini
Limoncello, UV Raspberry Vodka, garnished with a lemon
Pomegranate Martini
Pama Pomegranate Liqueur, UV Citrus Vodka, garnished with a lime
Mojito
Cruzan Rum, Muddled Mint & Simple Syrup
Mango
Pineapple
Pomegranate
Coconut
Grand Margarita
Agave Tequila, Grand Marnier, Sour Mix with a salted rim
Cosmopolitan
Citrus Vodka, Triple Sec, splash of cranberry, garnished with a lime
French Kiss Martini
Vanilla Vodka, Chambord and Pineapple juice
Signature Sangria
Glass or Carafe
Non Alcoholic Beverages
Pellegrino Bottled Water
Panna Bottled Water
Soft Drinks
Variety of Teas & More

What 1,437 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

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lisam
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Riccardo's was a very nice spot for a late lunch on the July 4th holiday, the service was fantastic and everything we ordered was delicious. They were very accommodating to one of our party with their dietary restrictions and had no issues with any request. Service was prompt and our pasta was cooked perfectly. A great place to go for food and people watching in the North End!
DH
DanielH
New York Area
170 reviews
vip
3.0
170 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food5service2ambience3
Let's begin with the food - outstanding! Nice menu variety - well prepared dishes. This was clearly a challenging night for the staff - they needed more staff considering the traffic. Everybody was working hard, but it was a losing battle. Riccardo's has a great reputation which is why it's a huge draw. As an aside, we're not a fan of the outside dining arrangements for any of the North End restaurants. I believe this is what impacted the service level this night. I also wish that they have a full bar but that's being nit-picky. We will be returning this summer and will give it a fresh look.
M
Momof3
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
1.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience3
First bad meal we had in Little Italy Service wasn’t good and food was not fresh
m
mrgastronomie
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience3
Based on the many great reviews, I was expecting so much more from Riccardo’s. I should mention that the warm welcome and friendly service were great, and I loved the overall vibe. But the food, while tasty, really underwhelmed. The caprese salad drew most of its flavor from the salt, pepper, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, and very little came from the natural flavor of the cheese or tomatoes. Better sourcing of the ingredients would help here. I was told that all of the pasta is homemade on the premises. While the linguini was tasty, I have doubts about the provenance of the pasta. The marinara sauce was tasty, but not rich and flavorful. The shrimp was over cooked. Overall, the restaurant is decent, and the service is warm and friendly. However, the quality is nowhere near the level of the many raving online reviews. If you’re looking for a fun spot to grab an Italian meal on the North End, by all means, go to Riccardo’s. You’ll have fun, and the food is certainly enjoyable. But if you’re looking for something a bit more refined, or if you’re after truly authentic Italian food, you could find plenty of other restaurants that fit the bill better.
PB
PatriciaB
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was fun
K
Kissimmee
Las Vegas
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Foods are great, but the restaurant is too busy for server to pay attention to each table
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was great, will be coming back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was a nice location and we were seated promptly when we arrived. We were seated at a nice window seat and our waiter Ned suggested some great dishes. The food was delicious and plentiful ! We enjoyed the excellent service and the whole Little Italy neighborhood!
KS
KimS
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food options were outstanding. They accommodated our party of 10 with ease. Server was friendly and knowledgeable. Food was outstanding. Highly recommend.
A
Amanda
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dining. Terrific outdoor seating and very attentive waitstaff.
MM
MariaM
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service! Huge portions. Food was really good!
KS
KristenS
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Absolutely delicious! We were greeted by Tommy at the bar - has some delicious cocktails and our food was ah-mazing??
AB
AlysonB
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We loved this restaurant with a true family-owned feel. The food was entirely excellent. Even though the North End is busy and popular, we felt this restaurant was quiet and calm and intimate with no problems for conversation. The service was very attentive and I have a severe food allergy which was handled with no problems and great consideration. The decor is not fancy inside but is everything you need and want in a restaurant.
TB
TerriB
Charlotte
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We decided to go for dinner last minute, so glad we did. It was pretty busy and only seemed to have 2 servers taking care of all the tables, but they did an awesome job. Sunny our server never made us feel rushed or that she didn’t have time for us. Got everything right and out on time, food was delicious. The Server assistants really made a difference too. Great food, service and overall experience.
AN
ANDRIAB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and our waiter was top-notch! I make sure I hit Riccardo's every time I visit Boston! It's extremely authentically Italian!
DR
DanaR
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall4food2service4ambience4
The servers were very nice with a smile
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service here is outstanding!!
P
Pedident
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, the service and the ambience were all 5-star. I brought out of town guests to dinner and was very proud that I picked such a great restaurant. Will definitely return for future dining experiences.
DM
DMY1
Kansas City
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
All entrees were over cooked and somewhat flavorless. Disappointing for the price, however they did have some nice wines on the list!!
M
Momx3
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had dinner here tonight for the first time. We knew nothing about it, found it on Open Table. The service was amazing, professional, friendly and we were made to feel very welcome. The food was amazing. We had Chicken Parmesan and Linguine with Calamari. The pasta was so fresh and cooked perfectly, the sauce was amazing. We enjoyed every bite. We finished up with a delicious cheesecake that was just the right amount of sweet. The atmosphere was great, we had a simply wonderful night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! Loved it!
KB
KimB
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family visiting from out of state, and us from Rhode island. It was the perfect Italian meal!
r
robertl
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome staff and food we will be back
SA
SamanthaA
Phoenix
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service! Thanks Michael!
g
googoo
Tampa
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Location was good, but service was a little scattered. All night, the food runner kept bringing every dish out of the kitchen by every table to ask patrons if it was ordered by them; what they call “auctioning” the food. Also, chicken piccata came without pasta, just two grilled breasts with about 3 artichokes and 3 capers on it. Asked for pasta to go with it, and server brought a side of pasta covered in marinara sauce that we were charged $9 for.
SC
SandyCK
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Waiter was excellent, he recomended wine and gave our table the right amount of atttention!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Michael S. was fantastic and very friendly!!! The food was AMAZING. The next time we are in the north end we will definitely be eating here!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Disappointed our waiter never told us specials! Would have definitely tried meatballs! Heard another waiter after we had eaten.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
7 of us in town for a couple baseball games. They got us seated 20 minutes ahead of our reservation time. Other than being out of an appetizer most of us wanted, everything else was amazing. Food was excellent. Service was good. Have to note they do not have a full bar - a few beer choices, plenty of wine options, and a few cocktails. Would highly recommend for good Italian food!
BW
BethW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The Chicken Piccata was excellent and my friend loved the salmon.
TM
TMoney
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Tom was the best server. So courteous and even gave a recommendation for pastries after!
DC
DCdiners
Washington DC
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent authentic italian restorante. Perfect pasta. Friendly staff.
JL
JohnL
Indiana
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a reservation for a Saturday night. They were very busy but were able to find us an outside table. The food and service were great.
e
ehhh
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best risotto ever!
AP
AdamP
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from the staff to the service to the food was fabulous!!
MV
MaryV
Washington DC
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was good,. My dish was cold.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Good food. Timely service. Overall good experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Key West
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
It was incredible. The wait staff made us feel like family and made us feel welcome. The food and wine was great, and the location (away from Hanover street) made it less busy and a better outdoor dining experience.
SW
StephanieW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was amazing. Our server was kind, funny, and very helpful when we asked him what else we should see around the city. The food was delicious!!

FAQs

Riccardo's is rated 4.5 stars by 1437 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

175 North Street Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Sunday 12:00 pm- 9:30 pm Monday & Tuesdat 4:00 - 10:00 pm Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Validated parking at Parcels Seven parking garage is available, located on Congress Street by Fanueil Hall.
Public transit
Haymarket T Station (Green and Orange lines) and Government Center T Station (Green and Blue lines)
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa

Website
http://www.riccardosnorthend.com/
Phone number
(617) 720-3994
Private party facilities
Adjacent to Paul Revere's House in Boston's Historic North End, Riccardo's offers a perfect location to hold your upcoming event. Ideal for birthdays, graduations, and rehearsals, we will accommodate parties of all sizes or occasions and customize menus to satisfy the needs of each and every guest.
Private party contact
Michael Travaglione: (877) 646-6735

Riccardo's

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Fettuccini Alfredo

Homemade Tiramisu

Cannoli

Antipasti

Zuppa Riccardo$9.00

Pasta E Fagioli Alla Napoletana$10.00

Saute Di Cozze E Vongole$12.00

Calamari Fritti Lightly Fried Squid$12.00

Bruschetta Con Funghi Selvaggi$9.00

Saute Di Cozze E Vongole$12.00

Mozzarella Carosella$12.00

Gamberi Limoncello$15.00

Prosciutto Di Parma E Burrata$15.00

Portobello Alla Griglia$13.00

Caprese$12.00

Polipo Alla Griglia Con Finocchio$13.00

Rollatini Di Melanzane$10.00

Antipasto Della Casa$18.00

Insalate

La Classica Di Cesare$9.00

Mesculin Insalata$9.00

Baby Spinach Insalata$9.00

Traditional Caesar Salad

Pasta

Lasagna Fatti in Casa Di Mamma$17.00

Orecchiette Con Salsiccia E Broccoli De Rabbe$20.00

Linguine Alla Vongole$20.00

Penne Con Pollo E Broccoli$19.00

Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina$17.00

Fettuccini Alfredo$17.00

Ravioli Ripieni Con Aragosta$24.00

Gnocchi Con Spezzatino Di Vitello$22.00

Linguini Con Calamari Ripieni$20.00

Linguine Fra Diavolo Con Capesante E Gamberi$24.00

Fusilli Con Gamberi$22.00

Risotto Alla Riccardo$19.00

Risotto Con Frutti Di Mare$25.00

Specialita Della Casa

Pollo Piccata$18.00

Tre Tipo Di Parmigiano

Salmone Alla Griglia$19.00

Agnello$29.00

Gamberi Madeira Alla Riccardo$24.00

Costata Di Vitello$34.00

Branzino Napolitano$24.00

Scaloppine Di Vitello$24.00

Maiale$24.00

Pollo Exquisito$19.00

Haddock$23.00

Bistecca Di Manzo$32.00

Seafood Fra Diavolo$32.00

Contoroni

Broccoli Rabe$8.00

Fresh Spinach$8.00

Fresh Broccoli$8.00

Bevande

Beer

Peroni

Heineken

Sam Adams

Michelob Ultra

Budweiser

Bud Light

Miller Lite

Stella Artois

Cocktails

Sour Apple Martini

Peach Bellini Martini

Espresso Martini

Limoncello Martini

Pomegranate Martini

Mojito

Mango

Pineapple

Pomegranate

Coconut