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The Florentine Cafe, Boston, MA

The Florentine Cafe

4.7 (683)
$31 to $50
Italian
333 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Florentine Café is an Italian lunch and dinner café, with a full bar, draft beers, and a great wine selection. Stop by with a friend for drinks and a meal or come to lunch with business colleagues. We now offer outdoor seating, as well as, indoor seating with a great view. When the floor-to-ceiling windows open, they let in a nice breeze, allowing the fresh air to circulate, adding to a beautiful dining experience, in, or out. We also have a separate dining area downstairs that seats up to 50 guests It's perfect for any private event, rehearsal dinner, or business function. The casual atmosphere makes it easy to relax, and enjoy a meal with fine company. Join us, start with complimentary, home-made Focaccia bread and seasoned olive oil, and you must try our signature dish, Ravioli di Aragosta. Other best dishes include, the Fusilli Alla Vodka, Pollo al Limone, and a new favourite, the Salmone D'estate.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 2:00 pm–12:45 am Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–12:45 am Sat 11:00 am–12:45 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–12:45 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Call to request information
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Cross street
    Hanover & Prince
  • Parking details
    Public lots on Commercial Street
  • Public transit
    Hay Market & North Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 683 people are saying

The Florentine Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Florentine Cafe offers a "stunning date night destination" with "amazing" food and service. Its romantic ambiance, "charming" staff, and thoughtful touches make it ideal for special occasions, while welcoming families. With "excellent" pasta and seafood, it's a North End gem, though it can be noisy. Highly recommended for memorable dining!
683 Reviews
  1. Christine

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved being seated by the open window! Food was AMAZING!!

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  2. Jane VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, atmosphere, and service. ————————-

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  3. Stephen

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Florentine Cafe strikes that rare balance of being an absolutely stunning date night destination while also graciously welcoming families. The atmosphere is undeniably romantic – dim lighting, intimate seating, and an elegant ambiance that couples will adore. But what impressed us most was how well they accommodated our family without compromising their sophisticated vibe. Despite being packed on a busy evening, the host found us an excellent table. Our server Andre was exceptional – attentive and professional with us adults, yet charming with our children. He worked with the kitchen to get an off-menu pasta our older daughter liked. That kind of thoughtful service speaks volumes. The food was outstanding across the board. The pasta dishes were perfectly executed, and the lamb was tender and flavorful. Andre’s recommendations were spot-on; he clearly knows the menu well. While we thoroughly enjoyed our family dinner here, I can absolutely see why this would be a go-to spot for couples seeking a romantic evening. The setting is intimate and sophisticated, and the service has that polished touch that makes special occasions memorable.

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  4. Scott

    Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love coming here when I’m in Boston. The food. The service. The atmosphere are amazing.

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  5. shannon

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dinner and service! Highly recommend! Only comment would be the chairs, not super comfortable

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  6. Sylvia

    San Antonio9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience in Little Italy! The service was amazing and the food even better!!

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  7. Victoria VIP

    Orange County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant in the North End. Had a 7pm reservation but arrived much earlier and they accommodated us. Mario, our server was very attentive. We ordered the Caesar Salad to share and it was plenty for both of us. Got the Fettucini Positano which was good, not heavily sauced which I prefer. Husband ordered the Filet. It was a bit overcooked but still good. Drinks were well made. Overall a good dinner and we would definitely go back.

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  8. Phaedra

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and I am a harder grader. Had the zucchini flowers, which are a favorite from when I lived in Italy, and I have had really hard time finding them, made well, in the US. These were great. The only thing I disliked was how loud it was in the restaurant. It was uncomfortable by the end of the night having had to almost shout the whole time to my daughter sitting across the table from me. Would not recommend for a first date because it’s hard to hold a conversation.

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  9. Michelle VIP

    Connecticut4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t hesitate, just go, you won’t regret it! Excellent food, wine selection, service and ambience. We were seated at a window table on the first floor with an excellent view of the bustling street, ordered the calamari (best we’ve had in a while, perfectly cooked and loved the addition of shrimp), the lobster ravioli (creamy, rich and outstanding), the chicken parmigiana (crisp on the outside, tender on the inside and topped with the most delicious marinara), and astly, the fettuccine Positano (light, flavorful and chock full of assorted seafood.) The tiramisu was the perfect way to end the night! P.S. If you loved Giacomo’s you’ll love this place, too! Go!

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  10. BARBARA

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, dinner was excellent & the homemade fusilli was delicious! They didn't rush us even though it was a busy Sunday afternoon We will continue to visit this restaurant every time we are in town!

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FAQs

The Florentine Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-1777.

The Florentine Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 683 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for The Florentine Cafe

333 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hanover & Prince
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 2:00 pm–12:45 am Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–12:45 am Sat 11:00 am–12:45 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–12:45 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public lots on Commercial Street
  • Public transit
    Hay Market & North Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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