Lucia Ristorante

Name: Lucia Ristorante
Address: 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02113
Telephone: (617) 367-2353
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

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2864 Reviews

$30 and under

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Located at the heart of Hanover Street, Lucia Ristorante is an institution in Boston's North End. Opened in 1977, Lucia was the first restaurant to bring authentic Italian cuisine to Boston's oldest neighborhood. We continue to combine traditional Italian favorites with innovative new dishes in our distinctive atmosphere. Ample summertime patio seating is available in the newly bricked courtyard of our neighbor, St. Stephen's Church.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Unspecified, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 367-2353
Website
http://luciaboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Filippo Frattaroli
Catering
Any Foods for pick up or drop off
Private party facilities
Two dining rooms that can accomodate up to 70 people each, for any type of event.For parties greater than 8 people, please contact the restaurant for details.
Private party contact
Frank Iudiciani: (617) 367-2353

Location
415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Harris Street
Parking details
We offer valet parking nightly from 4pm to closing
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room

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Popular dishes

Bruschette$11.00
Country bread topped with your choice of- tomato, Mozzarella and fresh basil or sautéed wild mushrooms
Antipasto Nostrano$22.00
Prosciutto, Sopressata, Provolone, seasonal marinated vegetables
Calamari$16.00
Fried calamari served with marinara dipping sauce
Scampi$18.00
Shrimp sautéed with butter, garlic and white wine. Served over crostini
Caprese$16.00
Ripe tomato, Mozzarella di Bufula, fresh basil, aged Balsamic vinegar sprinkled with sea salt and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
Cozze$16.00
Native mussels sautéed with fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil and white wine. Served with crostini
Carrozza$15.00
Lightly breaded, pan-fried Mozzarella stuffed with Prosciutto. Served with marinara sauce

INSALATE Salad

Insalata Mista$9.00
Seasonal greens, tomato, red onion and Lucia's famous house salad dressing
Insalata Lucia$16.00
Mix of garden fresh greens, radicchio, arugula, romaine, endive, grape tomatoes and pecorino with bits of imported dry salami and our Lucia house salad dressing
Cesare$12.00
Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & shaved Parmigiano cheese

ZUPPE & MINESTRE Soups

Zuppe del Giorno$11.00
Prepared fresh daily with market fresh ingredients
Minestra di Fagioli$9.00
Rustic country soup made from the stock of Prosciutto, beans and pasta

PASTASCIUTTE Pasta

Scaloppine Abruzzese$24.00
Veal and chicken sautéed with butter, white wine, broccoli and cheese, pan tossed with penne rigate
Quattro Formaggi$20.00
Pappardelle in a rich cheese sauce of Romano, Mozzarella, Bel Paese and Parmigiano
Brigante di Penne$19.00
Penne rigate in a light cream, vodka and tomato sauce
Carbonara$25.00
Spaghetti with bacon, onion, egg yolk, grated Grano Padano
Mare e Monte$23.00
Linguine with clams from the sea and mushrooms from the mountains in a rich tomato sauce
Maielando$25.00
Potato Gnocchi in a cream sauce with Bel Paese and Pecorino cheeses and crema di tartufo nero
Ammazzafame$23.00
A specialty of the house! Penne rigate, Porcini mushrooms, sausage, broccoli, sun-dried tomato and capers
Maccheroni Amatriciana$25.00
House made spaghetti chitarra with pancetta, pecorino, red pepper flakes, onion and crushed tomato sauce
Lasagna Lucia$22.00
Nonna Lucia's recipe, fresh pasta layered with egg, ground veal, Mozzarella & tomato sauce
Gnocchi Abruzzese$21.00
Served with tomato sauce, fresh basil, Pecorino
Tortellini Pesto$21.00
Tortellini, fresh pesto with pine nuts, basil, Parmigiano & extra virgin olive oil
Chitarra al Tartufo$28.00
Abruzzese Chitarra-cut pasta with wild mushrooms, sausage with white truffle oil
Pappardelle Bolognese$23.00
Pappardelle in San Marzano tomato sauce with ground meat
Gnocchi Spezzatino$25.00
Gnocchi sautéed with capers, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and veal
Tricolore$38.00
A Lucia Classic! Abruzzese Chitarra pasta in our homemade tomato sauce, tortellini in a cream sauce & gnocchi sautéed in our fresh pesto sauce, arranged in the tricolors of the Italian flag! Serves two people
Melanzane Parmigiana$19.00
Baked eggplant layered with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

POLLO Chicken

Pollo Lucia$26.00
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a light lemon sauce
Pollo Marsala$25.00
Chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce. Served with linguine
Saggittario$25.00
Boneless chicken, asparagus, olives, artichoke, anchovy and roasted tomato. Served with a house salad
Pollo Francesco$25.00
Boneless chicken breast topped with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, spicy marinara sauce, fresh mushrooms and black olives
Pollo Focaccia$25.00
Boneless chicken breast topped with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, fried artichokes, white wine sauce
Pollo Parmigiana$22.00
Baked chicken cutlet topped with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

ALLA GRIGLIA From the Grill

Lombata di Manzo$35.00
Grilled New York Sirloin. Served with broccoli
Bistecca alla Arrabiata$38.00
Grilled New York Sirloin steak topped with a spicy marinara sauce, mushrooms, capers, anchovies & olives
Pollo alla Griglia$25.00
Grilled chicken breast, lightly seasoned, served over a salad of mixed greens

VITELLO Veal

Saltimbocca$27.00
Veal layered with Prosciutto, Mozzarella and mushrooms sautéed in a light white sauce
Braciolettine$29.00
Prepared either alla Limone, veal rolled and stuffed with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, mushrooms and citrus white wine -or- alla Calabrese, veal rolled and stuffed with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, peppers, mushrooms, onions in a spicy pomodoro sauce
Vitello Marsala$28.00
Veal, sautéed mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce. Served with linguine
Vitello Parmigiana$26.00
Breaded veal cutlet topped with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese
Carrozzella$28.00
Veal topped with Mozzarella, fried sage in a white wine sauce

FRUTTi DI MARE From the Sea

Marco Polo$44.00
Fresh from the market, shrimp, clams, mussels, filet of sole, calamari and scallops in a light marinara sauce. Served over pappardelle
Scampi Francavillese$27.00
Shrimp sautéed with butter and garlic in a white wine sauce. Served over linguine
Salmone$31.00
Fresh salmon marinated and grilled. Served with Italian white bean salad and asparagus
Sogliola Pescarese$28.00
Fresh filet of sole, dipped in egg and fried with fresh lemon and limoncello. Served with asparagus
Guazzetto di Mare$34.00
A specialty of the house! Calamari, imported baby clams, fresh shrimp and filet of sole in a rich tomato sauce over pappardelle pasta
Cozze e Gamberi Cacciatore$26.00
Fresh mussels and& shrimp with mushrooms, peppers & sweet white onions
Calamari Pirata$26.00
Calamari sautéed in tomato sauce with capers, olives, sun-dried tomato served over linguine

What 2,864 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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PattyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time a Lucia Ristorante! The food was amazing and the service was great! The food also came our very fast which was impressive since the restaurant seemed full. Great atmosphere in a beautiful neighborhood.
MM
MikeM
New England
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food. Good Service. Solid restaurant. An easy recommendation based upon quality of the food.
EM
EdMoore
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service2ambience4
We felt that the food, drinks, and wine were off the charts good and a great value. We got there early and noise level was fine but as the restaurant filled was loud. The service was okay. There were a lot of staff on; however, our server who was very busy was not able to check in or attend to us as expected.
DC
DonC
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about the dinner with my two daughters was perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience3
We’ve been a few times and now I can honestly say I will not be returning. They jam you in to a small space. It took a while for a waiter to come and ask if we wanted anything. I had to ask for bread. When it arrived, it was ice cold. My salmon dish came and while tasty it must have fallen apart when cooking so it was placed back together. My dish came with a white bean salad which is fine; however, they must have given an entire can of beans. My daughter ordered mussels in a white wine sauce and they came out cold. They were sent back for reheating. All in all there are other establishments that are better.
TE
TuckerE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great. Food came out fast and was delicious. The light music in the background was a perfect touch to the restaurant. Our server was very friendly and attentive. I will be coming back for sure!
KH
KristinH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time here and we will definitely be back. The food was excellent. The service was very good. Loved that they had valet parking!!
M
Momofallthings
New England
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
We had a nice night, service was a little slow, but we weren’t in a rush. Food was better than average. A good quieter place in the North End.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
very fast decent food but the server actually charged us for sauce, felt like nickel and dining at a decently pricey place
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Our server was nice and very accommodating to allergies. Overall the food was average to good. Food can out very quickly. Our party did feel a bit rushed through dinner.
m
missj12
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Service was extremely fast and the owner was friendly and helpful
S
Sampson
New England
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
When my family comes in from NY to visit they always want to go to Lucia's if at all possible. The food is always amazing and the atmosphere is totally North End. They even have entrees for diner with allergies and they are still delicious! This time was no exception. And Frank the Maitre'd is a plus he told us about the special items for people with certain allergies. Always a great time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We met friends from NY for dinner at this charming and very friendly restaurant. It was our first time dining with them and everyone was wonderful. The food was even better! We cannot wait to return to our new favorite North End restaurant. Big shout out to Frank and the entire team for an amazing evening!
L
Layner
New York Area
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
Sadly disappointed. Our server was very nice and apologetic with the food taking so long. The front door staff were very nice, but the ‘fresh’ pasta was nothing close to fresh. My gnocchi tasted like mold and the eggplant parm was tasteless and under seasoned. I hate to leave a bad review which is why this is just food based for negativity, but when in the North End you want good food and unfortunately they missed the mark this night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Seated on time with prompt and polite service. The special was excellent and the waiter was very helpful on appetizers. Overall it was an excellent experience
G
Gardengrrl
Raleigh
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Our meal was delicious but we honestly felt a little rushed. We ordered a bottle of wine and it was served. We each stepped away for the restroom to wash up and the meal was served before we had a chance to drink any of our wine and the second person hadn’t even made it back from the bathroom yet. Our server was not impolite, but maybe should be more aware and realize that people don’t want to chug a bottle of wine and eat a meal and be out the door in 30 minutes.
SS
SusanS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing experience!! impeccable service, cozy, fabulous food !!!
LM
LMAC
New England
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my daughter after we saw Hamilton yesterday. It was a birthday celebration day. Sat in Ricardo’s section and service was top notch. Meal was delicious, having leftovers for lunch. A must try when in the North End.
SH
SarahH
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a birthday dinner—the service was great, the room was beautiful, and the surprise complementary dessert was the icing on the cake (actually tiramisu in a cup!) Outstanding night all around. :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Went for dinner with my sisters. Apps and drinks were good. Dinner was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Came here for Valentine’s Day. The owner brought in an opera singer which was such a nice surprise. Service and ambience was amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved getting to sit at Lucia’s with a good friend group and catch up. The food and drinks were great! Highly recommend
JB
JoshuaB
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience1
Extremely poor service by the hostesses, food was very average and not worth the price, spend your money somewhere else if you’re going all the way to the North End.
C
Chris
New England
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience1
Completely disappointed. They had a group of 14 girls literally screaming and shouting. People in our section refused to sit and some left. Family was in from out of town and we couldn’t get up and leave due to our schedule. Will never return at this point.
DF
DaveF
New England
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Was first sent downstairs in noisy bar area. Requested seat in main dining room. Hostess was gracious and seated us in the main dining area. Much better ambience. Food was delicious and service was spot on. I would definitely visit again!
PL
PaulaL
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our reservation was at 4 pm but we arrived early & Lucia’s was able to take us. The service was wonderful & the food was very good! It was early so it was quiet in the restaurant which was great. They didn’t rush us & we had a wonderful dinner!
KB
KarthikB
New England
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far one of my favorite restaurants, the food and service was exceptional! 10/10
MM
MarkM
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is amazing, and the General Manager is a terrific guy. Friendly, personable and you can tell he loves his job and the restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat downstairs with my boyfriend and his parents. Great place for a get together not too loud and well lit. Food came out quickly and drinks were good. Would recommend!
TM
ThomasM
New England
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
3 generations getting a meal before a Bruins game. Freshest calamari appetizer we’d ever had. Salmon entree with white bean salad and asparagus was excellent. Frutti di Mare was loaded with seafood. Tortellini with pesto was very good. Service was attentive and we were served quickly so that we could get to the game. It was our first time and we will definitely return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
I came here with my boyfriend who lives in Philly because i wanted to take him to the the North End. I’ve had Lucia’s from the Winchester location multiple times and have never had a bad meal there, so I was sure this would be the perfect place to take him. I raved about how great dinner would be and he was really excited. I’ve never been so disappointed by a meal from the North End. Both of our dinners were bland and average pasta dishes. I was so embarrassed to have hyped this place up so much to him. I would definitely not pay for what we ate, especially considering the location’s notoriety for great food. I will not be returning and would not recommend the North End location - I hope the Winchester location stays the same.
JS
JoeyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
A very nice intimate spot. All around great experience
D
Dickie
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Nice people and good service. Food was only fair. Ordered a seafood dish with pasta. Lots of calamari, only 2 shrimps and 4 clams with very little pasta. Very little taste to the dish. Wife ordered eggplant parm which she didn’t like . Maybe we hit it on a bad night. I won’t go back, too many other great restaurants in the north end to choose from.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
All of our water glasses were dirty. When I asked for a new one, a lady took the glass, laughed and I can only assume cussed out the whole table in Italian. She ended up just wiping the glass with a napkin. The food was poor quality and tasteless. It was extremely loud and the tables are cramped together. The waiter was overworked, non attentive and rude. Wouldn’t recommend.
GE
GreatEats
New England
73 reviews
vip
4.0
73 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Had an early dinner here on NYE. Food and service was great but the food came out too soon. It felt like we were being rushed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
New Years Eve date
DA
DeniseA
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bread was soft and delicious. We got drinks off of the specialty menu and they were very good. As for the entrees, I had the shrimp scampi and my husband had the lasagna. Both were delicious. The staff was very nice and we were not rushed through our meal. It was a wonderful evening.
BA
BAH21
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were great! Lucia’s never disappoints! It is our favorite restaurant in the North End!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service and personal service from the manager Franco!!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

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- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

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Lucia Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 2864 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

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415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Harris Street
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Unspecified, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We offer valet parking nightly from 4pm to closing
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Filippo Frattaroli
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room

Website
http://luciaboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 367-2353
Catering
Any Foods for pick up or drop off
Private party facilities
Two dining rooms that can accomodate up to 70 people each, for any type of event.For parties greater than 8 people, please contact the restaurant for details.
Private party contact
Frank Iudiciani: (617) 367-2353

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Lucia Ristorante

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Bruschetta Napoletana

Bruschette

Chicken Fingers

ANTIPASTI Appetizer

Bruschette$11.00

Antipasto Nostrano$22.00

Calamari$16.00

Scampi$18.00

Caprese$16.00

Cozze$16.00

Carrozza$15.00

INSALATE Salad

Insalata Mista$9.00

Insalata Lucia$16.00

Cesare$12.00

ZUPPE & MINESTRE Soups

Zuppe del Giorno$11.00

Minestra di Fagioli$9.00

PASTASCIUTTE Pasta

Scaloppine Abruzzese$24.00

Quattro Formaggi$20.00

Brigante di Penne$19.00

Carbonara$25.00

Mare e Monte$23.00

Maielando$25.00

Ammazzafame$23.00

Maccheroni Amatriciana$25.00

Lasagna Lucia$22.00

Gnocchi Abruzzese$21.00

Tortellini Pesto$21.00

Chitarra al Tartufo$28.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$23.00

Gnocchi Spezzatino$25.00

Tricolore$38.00

Melanzane Parmigiana$19.00

POLLO Chicken

Pollo Lucia$26.00

Pollo Marsala$25.00

Saggittario$25.00

Pollo Francesco$25.00

Pollo Focaccia$25.00

Pollo Parmigiana$22.00

ALLA GRIGLIA From the Grill

Lombata di Manzo$35.00

Bistecca alla Arrabiata$38.00

Pollo alla Griglia$25.00

VITELLO Veal

Saltimbocca$27.00

Braciolettine$29.00

Vitello Marsala$28.00

Vitello Parmigiana$26.00

Carrozzella$28.00

FRUTTi DI MARE From the Sea

Marco Polo$44.00

Scampi Francavillese$27.00

Salmone$31.00

Sogliola Pescarese$28.00

Guazzetto di Mare$34.00

Cozze e Gamberi Cacciatore$26.00

Calamari Pirata$26.00

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