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   Gondou

   New Orleans

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delicious food, cool ambience, and great service. We ordered lasagna, chicken parm, meatballs, mozzarella sticks, chicken Marsala, eggplant parm, and chicken broccoli ziti. All of it was great. Really pleasantly surprised with this place.

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   CarolL

   New England

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great Italian food especially the Bolognese and garlic bread. Wonderful service!!!

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   DavidC

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Booked dinner here because I love their Instagram account. Had an awesome meal. Love that it's a very no-frills hole-in-the-wall spot that just serves good Italian food.

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   Joyman

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Very unassuming place with terrific food. The eggplant parmesan was the best I've ever had - truly next level.

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   Andrea

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   The food was very good. The server was courteous and attentive. We had a very enjoyable time and would recommend it.

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   HannahG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 21, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful service and the best Italian food I’ve ever had!!

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   KailynD

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 21, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our absolute favorite place in the North End. Food is always outstanding and the ambiance is unlike any other place. Highly recommend!

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   Steverino

   Richmond

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Had a great evening meal in the “courtyard”. Service was excellent. We had the meatballs and mozzarella sticks for appetizers and they were outstanding, as advertised. Our table had lasagna, lobster ravioli and shrimp scampi. Portions were ample and we all ate every bite! Lasagna had a unique flavor. Red sauce was outstanding. Overall great experience and would go back for a low-key casual Italian meal.

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   Dennis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 18, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Come here for the food in a basic cozy little place. If you want a fancy place with white tablecloths, pretentious waiters, and outrageous prices, then there are many other places in Little Italy. But if you want a great Italian meal, then try this place.

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    RickM

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Place slaps

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11. GA

    GradeA

    New England

    40 reviews

    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    The rave of the meatballs and lasagna was both a little disappointing.

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    BillW

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place was slightly away from the crowds, noise and hustle of Hanover Street which was welcome. But the ambiance was very old school Italian, and the food was fantastic. We would highly recommend it.

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    KatyN

    New England

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Service was friendly and prompt. Food was moderately priced and full of hearty Italian American classics. Gnocchi dish was a little smaller than expected, but others in our party had hardy portions. The patio is a cute set up in an alley way between the buildings, however when the wind blew in the “wrong” direction there was a strong smell of sewage/dumpster - very off putting. A little noisy, but because it’s on a main road that was not unexpected. Would dine again indoors.

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    tomo

    New England

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience2

    Food and wine selection were good, but was a little offset by the tight quarters, slick floors, and so-so decor with music that didn't seem to fit. I don't think I got the North End experience I was looking for.

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    AshleyM

    Charlotte

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience1

    I was beyond excited to visit this restaurant and I was sorely disappointed after all the positive reviews. We were sat at what I can safely say is the worst seat in the house. There’s a table where there clearly shouldn’t be, and I was excited to take a cute birthday picture because I saw this restaurant had great aesthetics. Well not our table - boxes and the break table in the background. On top of that, we opted to sit inside in case it was too chilly out. Joke’s on us - they sat us directly under the air unit and it was frigid, which a table adjacent to us agreed with. We moved the table two feet over ourselves during the night (see picture) which just made the positioning even more awkward for foot traffic. There were plenty of other tables open and we saw another couple get a much better table 20 minutes after us - not sure what we had to do to get that type of service? Make a reservation 3 weeks in advance instead of 2? The entire service wasn’t bad, but we were sat 5 minutes before a table beside us and were served coinciding to them. In general, that’s not a big deal but when our main course arrived to the table as the other table was already paying the bill, it became clear we weren’t a priority. What made it so terrible was how unpleasant the setting was - if we enjoyed the atmosphere we wouldn’t have noticed the discrepancy in food delivery. We were there for an hour and a half but scarfed our meal down in the last ten minutes just to end the night. I will say, the food was good and better than some places, but also not the best we’ve had in the North End. The meatballs were outstanding - it was the only highlight of the visit. I had chicken Marsala that was enjoyable and my boyfriend had the lasagna. No complaints there, but food is not enough to make an establishment worth visiting. We do not plan to return soon, which is a letdown after MONTHS of waiting for the “perfect” time to go.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience2

    Great food. Beer was warm. AC unit in the basement WAY too cold. We rushed our meal because of this. We let the waitress know along (so did other patrons) and the server didn’t seem to care.

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    ChristopherR

    New York Area

    43 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

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    Decent but unmemorable basic Italian food at the periphery of the North End’s Little Italy.

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    DRJNC

    Raleigh

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Tony and Elaine’s is a our go to place for a nice casual dinner. The food and service are always excellent

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Great food and service. Very quick from order to meal. Simple ambiance. Definitely worth a visit for a casual, excellent meal.

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    HappyGrandma

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Great little restaurant- delicious Italian food that felt like it was being served from a great cook’s home kitchen! Perfectly cooked pasta, nice & hot with delicious red sauce. Great Cesar salad, very good meatballs. Bolognese sauce was a bit bland, but good. Lasagna was fabulous. Cherry cannolis were outstanding!

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    Shea

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was our first time at Tony and Elaine's and it was excellent! We will definitely be back. We also loved our waiter Patrick, he was so nice and helpful to us make our entrée selection and recommending what are his favorites.

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    Jenninja

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was amazing! Especially the chicken parmesan, definitely a must return! Service was quick and kind, all around amazing dining experience.

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23. KF

    KellyF

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Wonderful place. Great food, service and location.

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    Pull1

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Fun, authentic Italian restaurant. No frills, but great food and service.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food, wine and service was excellent. Our server Kelly was very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely be back. Tony and Elaine’s is a great “old school “ red sauce Italian restaurant!

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We came here for my brother’s birthday and it was a great experience all around. The staff was very kind and friendly, they even put up with my mom’s bad jokes. The lobster ravioli was delicious. At the end brought us out some home made cannolis to celebrate the occasion. 11/10

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    JuliaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Tony & Elaine’s was an excellent dining experience! I loved the pasta I ordered and the service was super friendly.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food and wine were excellent, first time for us. Would definitely go back.

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    Michelle

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredibly friendly staff, delicious food, home made limoncello. Loved catching up with a friend over dinner here. Will definitely return!

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    Christopher

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Cozy little North End Italian eatery... exactly what we were looking for! Greeted by a friendly & attentive staff, we dined on meatballs & arancini (both delicious!), before diving into an order of sausage & broccoli rabe with orecchiette... probably the best bite of the night. Everything paired nicely with a reasonably-priced light chianti... can't wait to book out next meal! Note: parking is limited (street), and reservations are suggested.

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    BriannaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent excellent excellent food. Highly recommend

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    TammR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food great people great service!! Absolutely loved abs their lasagna was AMAZING!!

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    Katia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    If you miss your nonna's meatballs, this is the place to come.

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    JayV

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Tony & Elaine’s is excellent! Excellent food, service and vibe.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Always great meal.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Fantastic pasta. The tomato sauce and the vodka sauce were superb. Mozzarella sticks also.

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    JeanK

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious! I enjoyed the small restaurant atmosphere.

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38. A

    Adriella

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    I really liked the food, I just wish there was dessert menus and more soft drinks instead of just soda.

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39. KL

    KrystalL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience4

    Food was absolutely amazing, service was awful. For a small mom and pop type of feel restaurant, I was deeply disappointed by the lack of service and attention by our server. Food was great though. Highly recommend the Chicken Marsala.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Bruins game

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