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Prima, Boston, MA

Prima

4.7 (1004)
$31 to $50
Italian
10 City Square, Boston, MA 02129

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 804-7400
  • Website
    http://www.primaboston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    10 City Square, Boston, MA 02129
  • Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • GLUTEN FREE NIGHT at Prima

    Multiple dates available
    Prima is going 100% GLUTEN FREE on Monday nights! The full menu will be available, but everything will be prepared to be completely gluten free!
    GLUTEN FREE NIGHT at Prima Photo

Menu

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What 1,004 people are saying

Prima reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prima offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food, service, and atmosphere." The restaurant's standout qualities include a "beautiful space" and an "inviting ambiance." Guests rave about the "tiramisu martini," "veal chop parmesan," and "gluten-free options." While some mention service hiccups, overall, Prima is a "go-to spot" for memorable meals.
1,004 Reviews

  1. Maxson

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, door was a little backed up but that’s a good sign. A lot of people wanting to get in and a lot people don’t want to leave

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  2. Emily

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good, but there was definitely room for improvement. Service was very friendly but a little slow at times. The value was very reasonable! Would come back here

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  3. Regina VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and server were very good. The attitude of the hostess was not.

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  4. foodie123 VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was wonderful but acoustics were terrible. When our wait person couldn’t hear us when ordering, that’s a problem. But the service was very good, the host came around to talk a U.S. a few times. So the experience overall was very good. Food was delicious!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Inviting ambiance that has tons of character. Would return again.

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  6. Keith VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Reservation at 5:00pm. Arrived at4:45 and seated promptly. Moved us to a booth upon our request but waitress didn’t realize we were in her section so waited 20 min. to get waited on which was fine. After sitting there for 45 min. We still had no food. Totally unacceptable as we were probably the 3rd party at this restaurant’s opening. Asked for manager who did make sure our food came out promptly. Food was good and she did give us a free dessert for the wait.

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  7. Erica

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful place, the food was excellent. Only issue is that it is a little loud, so I would avoid peak times if you are hard of hearing/trying looking to have an intimate conversation with your party.

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  8. Janice

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Service was great. Ambience was great. Love this restaurant.

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  9. Tamara VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and ambiance! Will go back for sure.

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  10. Faisal

    Cancun / Riviera Maya1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I recently dined at Prima, and while there were some positive aspects to the experience, a few key elements fell short of expectations. I ordered the ribeye steak medium, but it initially arrived well done. I brought this to the attention of the waiter, who responded promptly and professionally, offering sincere apologies and assuring me a new steak would be prepared. I appreciated the quick response and good service in that regard. However the steak was not as good as it should be for an Italian steak restaurant. The pasta dish was decent—nothing particularly memorable, but it was cooked well and seasoned adequately. However, one consistent issue across multiple dishes was the overuse of a green garnish, which didn’t contribute much to the flavor and felt more decorative than functional. Dessert was another area of concern. I opted for the cannoli, but it took nearly 20 minutes to arrive. For a relatively simple dessert, the wait felt unusually long, and unfortunately, the payoff didn’t quite match the delay. Overall, while the staff was courteous and responsive, the food itself didn’t quite live up to expectations. With a few adjustments, particularly in timing and flavor balance, I believe the restaurant has potential if they keep it simple.

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Prima is rated 4.7 stars by 1004 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Prima

10 City Square, Boston, MA 02129

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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