Trattoria Il Panino

Name: Trattoria Il Panino
Address: 280 Hanover Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02113
Telephone: (617) 720-1336
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

4189 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the front
and back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 25, 2022

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7:30 PM

Booked 239 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm late night Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(617) 720-1336
Website
http://www.trattoriailpanino.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
280 Hanover Street Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Hanover Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

(House Special) Selection of Cold Assorted Vegetable Antipasto$19.99
Broccoli rabe, roasted peppers, sautéed escarole, eggplant caponata, homemade mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms, zucchini & house Crostini
Calamari Fritti$16.99
Golden crispy fried squid
Carpaccio di Bresaola$16.99
Dried cured beef with arugula salad
Mom's Meatballs & Ricotta$17.99
The best of Mom's recipes
Pepata di Cozze$17.99
Sautéed mussels in spicy garlic, Colina tomatoes & white wine broth
Octopus Salad$18.99
Potatoes, celery & green olives
Melanzane alla Parmigiana$18.99
Baked eggplant mozzarella & tomato
Mozzarella Caprese$18.99
Imported bufala mozzarella with backyard tomatoes and basil
Zucchini Flowers$18.99
Stuffed with whipped fresh ricotta & prosciutto cotto
Shrimp al Limoncello$19.99
Jumbo shrimp garlic and olive oil scented with limoncello liquor
Charcuterie$20.99
Italian cold cuts and assorted cheese

Homemade Pasta & Pasta Gragnano

The Worlds Best Pasta

Penne al Pomodoro$19.99
San Marzano tomatoes & basil
Cacio o Pepe$21.99
Fresh cacio & parmigiano cheese with cracked black pepper
Penne Arrabbiata$21.99
Spicy tomato sauce, basil & parmigiano
Penne Puttanesca$23.99
Tomato, capers, olives & anchovies
Penne alla Amatriciana$24.99
Italian pancetta, onions & San Marzano tomato
Spaghetti Carbonara$24.99
Italian pancetta, eggs & cheese
Trombetta al Pesto$26.99
Fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts & parmigiano
Paccheri al Ragú$26.99
Signature Neapolitan rigatoni, slow cooked lamb, beef, veal & pork ragú
Spaghetti alle Vongole Macchiato$25.99
Imported clams with Colina tomatoes
Ravioli di Ricotta$23.99
Ricotta cheese ravioli with San Marzano sauce
Ravioli Porcini$25.99
Wild mushrooms, black truffle cream
Mom's Lasagna della Casa$24.99
Lasagna of the day
Tortelli Panna e Prosciutto$24.99
Large homemade tortellini with ham & cream
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$23.99
Homemade potato dumplings, mozzarella & basil
Ravioli con Aragosta$26.99
Lobster ravioli with crab meat sauce
Paccheri ai Frutti di Mare$27.99
Neapolitan pasta with assorted shellfish
Risotto del Giorno
Chef's choice of the day
- Market
Lobster Fra Diavolo (House Special)
Whole Maine lobster with spicy marinara
- Market

House Specials

Chicken Parmigiana$25.99
Breaded chicken topped with imported mozzarella and marinara, served with penne
Salmone Arrosto$28.99
Lemon vinaigrette
Mom's Quattro Carni Ragú$30.99
Homemade meatball, sausage, braciola, pork short ribs in our old recipe ragú, served with penne
Lamb Scottadito$32.99
Australian grilled rack of lamb, au jus rosemary demi glace
Ossobuco alla Milanese$37.99
Braised veal shank served with saffron risotto
Grigliata di Pesce$42.99
Grilled scallops, ½ lobster, shrimp, calamari and catch of the day
Veal Chop Milanese$42.99
Butterfly breaded veal chops, arugula and baby tomato salad
Bistecca$42.99
Rib eye steak grilled to perfection, served with hand cut Italian fries
Pesce all' Aqua Pazza
Catch of the Day with garlic, parsley, wine & sea water (Positano style)
- Market
Zuppa di Pesce
Traditional assorted shellfish and ½ lobster in a fragrant seafood broth and garlic bruschette
- Market

Salads

La Romana$11.99
Traditional Caesar salad
Assorted Italian Cheese Plate$19.99
Boston Bibb$11.99
Lemon vinaigrette, candied pecans and red wine poached pears

What 4,189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Boston / New England
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SMau
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great dinner here with friends. Lobster ravioli was the star of the show. We also loved the mussels and calamari! The service was also awesome. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always! We sat on the patio- stellar & great service
LH
LisaH
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great location , great staff and service!
SM
SofiaM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience4
I had high expectations and I was sad to not have enjoyed this restaurant. Food was okay, nothing great. I have had better italian experiences. Had the calamari and the gnocchi just normal. drinks were good and service too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience2
Server was slow and unprofessional. Food was okay. The cacio e Pepe pasta was bland and definitely not fresh or handmade and different from what it is actually suppose to be. The drinks were okay. Everything was just okay. Not deserving of the price or location in north end or positive reviews.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience2
This is by far my favorite restaurant in the north end. However for the first time we were sat in the basement which I did not care for at all. Other than that the food was A+ and will continue to die in there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is amazingly delicious!
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Akr14
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience1
Food was subpar, service was slow and rude and kept reminding us of the time limit while being slow, food made us sick
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we've had here has been wonderful. We happened upon it on a rainy day in 2020 & fell in love. Now whenever we come to boston its where we go 1st.
M
Mw12
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply the best chicken parm on the planet. Love it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, wait staff, and atmosphere!
PC
PeterC
New England
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
I used to frequent Trattoria il Panino many years ago and always enjoyed the cusine. Well, nothing has changed. All drinks and meals were great, maybe a bit pricey, but definitely worth it. I recommend the Veal Chop Milanese, really, gnaw on the bone, good. The truffle risotto was superb and I don't even like truffle oil. My wife's penne pomodoro was outstanding. I have no idea how the red sauce tastes that good!. My only minor complaint was that the mozzarella was slightly chewy. Didn't have dessert at il Panino as Cafe Vittoria is next door. Don't forget your cash at CV! Fortunately, the waitress was kind enough to let me Venmo her.
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Remy
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Trattoria Il Panino is one of the best restaurants in the north end! It never disappoints.
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zharamba617
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was absolutely exceptional. Can’t wait to return again!!
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mdmak
New England
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience3
Overall dining experience is not what it used to be. Food was good, service was OK.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great bartender
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Service was not great, but food was good. Hostess simply pointed us to our table without taking us to it, and our server was very absent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding!!
LC
LauraC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent. Service Good. On the expensive side
KP
KaseyP
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Quintessential North End dining experience. Our waiter was entertaining, knowledgeable, and attentive. The menu was a lot of Italian comfort classics, and were executed very well. I regretted that everyone in my group got pasta because I would have loved to try some meat dishes. I will say that if you want a quieter dining experience, try to request a table outside or by the windows. The downstairs was only moderately loud, but the back of the top floor was top volume.
SS
StephenS
New York Area
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall2food4service3ambience2
It was very loud and they would not accommodate us to where my husband and I could sit side by side because of him being VERY hard of hearing.
NP
NickP
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience1
Too noisy and crowded. Staff too busy for customer service.
CP
ChristineP
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
Great, attentive staff! Food was fresh, quick and delicious! Needed flashlight on cellphone to read menu. Very dark inside and it was still daytime. Had to yell to talk to husband but that's like most restaurants in the North end.
WR
WilliamR
Jacksonville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience1
Was once a great restaurant. Whoever runs it now has ruined it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated immediately even tho we were arrived early from our reservation. Attentive service and great food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food is always consistently wonderful! The service can feel rushed when busy, but overall good. It’s one of my favorite go to restaurants in the North End!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience5
WaItress was SO rude
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
I love this restaurant! It was perfect for a date night felt very intimate!! Would highly recommend!!
PC
PCKLock
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing appetizers, cocktails, service and ambiance! Main course very good, would go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such great food! Everything was delicious
BS
BrianS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience2
First time dining here. Service was initially good, and food and wine were very good, but that's where the positive experience ended. We never saw the waiter again until he presented us with the check, that we had not requested. We were never asked if we wanted another glass of wine (which we did), or coffee or dessert. When we stated that we would like to see a dessert menu we were told that they were not serving dessert, and recommended that we check out a nearby dessert shop. We felt like the only goal was to flip our table so that the server (and maybe the restaurant) could make more money. We will not return, and we will not recommend this restaurant as a result of this experience.
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Humbe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food at reasonable prices. The ravioli was fantastic!
CM
ColinM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall1food2service4ambience2
We were really disappointed. Bread- was cold and dry Chicken Parm- The cheese looked and felt like it was melted half an hour before it was plated. The chicken itself was tough and dry too. The entire meal was really a letdown. My wife and I felt like we were in a tourist trap! Unfortunately we won't be returning.
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Anon
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience3
Amazing pasta, but the terrible service left an awful taste in our mouths. It was almost like our server was ignoring us. She was regularly checking in with all of the other tables in the area, but talked to us just twice — once to take our dinner order and another time to amend an error on our bill (which was delivered by a different server). We were actually planning on ordering more than just a main course but wound up deciding to leave after sitting there for a good 20 minutes with visibly empty plates and glasses as she took care of everyone around us — it was so off-putting and awkward. No refills, no quick check-in about whether we were enjoying our food, etc. We weren’t sure if there was a miscommunication between the staff or what, but the poor service totally overshadowed what could’ve otherwise been a fantastic meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day dinner was divine
DG
DonaldG
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great meal, great appetizers! I highly recommend it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Mother’s Day
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and it came out quick! So good would definitely come back.
M
Mark
New England
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic trattoria without the hassle of flying to Naples!

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
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Trattoria Il Panino is rated 4.6 stars by 4189 OpenTable diners.

Trattoria Il Panino does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 25, 2022

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7:30 PM

Booked 239 times today

280 Hanover Street Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross street
Hanover Street
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm late night Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–2:00 am
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.trattoriailpanino.com/
Phone number
(617) 720-1336

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Chicken Parmigiana

Ravioli Porcini

Calamari Fritti

Appetizers & Sfizi

(House Special) Selection of Cold Assorted Vegetable Antipasto$19.99

Calamari Fritti$16.99

Carpaccio di Bresaola$16.99

Mom's Meatballs & Ricotta$17.99

Pepata di Cozze$17.99

Octopus Salad$18.99

Melanzane alla Parmigiana$18.99

Mozzarella Caprese$18.99

Zucchini Flowers$18.99

Shrimp al Limoncello$19.99

Charcuterie$20.99

Homemade Pasta & Pasta Gragnano

Penne al Pomodoro$19.99

Cacio o Pepe$21.99

Penne Arrabbiata$21.99

Penne Puttanesca$23.99

Penne alla Amatriciana$24.99

Spaghetti Carbonara$24.99

Trombetta al Pesto$26.99

Paccheri al Ragú$26.99

Spaghetti alle Vongole Macchiato$25.99

Ravioli di Ricotta$23.99

Ravioli Porcini$25.99

Mom's Lasagna della Casa$24.99

Tortelli Panna e Prosciutto$24.99

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$23.99

Ravioli con Aragosta$26.99

Paccheri ai Frutti di Mare$27.99

Risotto del Giorno

Lobster Fra Diavolo (House Special)

House Specials

Chicken Parmigiana$25.99

Salmone Arrosto$28.99

Mom's Quattro Carni Ragú$30.99

Lamb Scottadito$32.99

Ossobuco alla Milanese$37.99

Grigliata di Pesce$42.99

Veal Chop Milanese$42.99

Bistecca$42.99

Pesce all' Aqua Pazza

Zuppa di Pesce

Salads

La Romana$11.99

Assorted Italian Cheese Plate$19.99

Boston Bibb$11.99

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