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Aqua Pazza

4.7
4.7
616 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Oyster bar & Italian Kitchen located on the freedom trail in the North End. Frank DePasquale brings to you the best of all his locations into one boutique restaurant

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Italian, Oyster Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (857) 350-3105

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party contact

    Mike Paquette: (857) 350-3105

  • Neighborhood

    North End

  • Parking details

    may also valet with us at Bricco 241 Hanover st.

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  1. DebraG

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing!!! Great service, food, atmosphere. I will be back and would highly recommend. We go to dinner in the North End a lot, this is my top choice!!!!! Thank you
  2. BarbaraH

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Aqua Pazza is a charming Italian restaurant in the North End. Cozy but not crowded. Waitstaff was exceptional.
  3. LauraP

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible evening with amazing food and the best service! Carpaccio and Burrata were great appetizers. Gnocchi, Papperdelle, and Lobster Pillows for the main course. Pasta was made in-house and so fresh. Halibut was the fresh catch with a light white wine sauce garnished with cherry tomatoes. For dessert, cannolis, and mixed berries. The grand finale was, limoncello, and white sambuca.
  4. lmsales

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our meal was fabulous from start to finish. Service was as excellent, ambiance calm , but upbeat & food, delicious. The Octopus was outstanding! Will definitely be back
  5. Artemis

    Denver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Grilled octopus: Excellent - slightly small serving; Calamari: A little over fried, only 1 shrimp and 5 scallops, good size portion but mostly calamari, not recommended, Pappardelle: Excellent, Spaghetti Vongole: Very Good, slightly small as a main dish, Manila clams were good and not sandy but preference for the price would be local little necks, pasta was very tasty and cooked perfectly- recommended, Wine: Recommend the Montepulciano and Montalcino reds, excellent, Overall: a good meal, nice atmosphere and friendly service
  6. tonyn

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Favorite spot for me and my wife when ever we visit Boston. No matter our length of time, we must always have dinner at Aqua Pazza. It's a must!
  7. Luv2dineout

    New England

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Pretty and quaint spot in the North End. Waitstaff is attentive. Menu has many options.we got the short rib meal and for a woman the amount of food was perfect but not enough for a young guy. We needed to ask for more bread for the table. Chicken parm was delicious. Sauce could have tasted more authentic.
  8. BetsyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice intimate room, waiter was fantastic and food delicious. Highly recommend
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Food was mediocre and over priced. Waiter was great, but buss staff were untrained. Manager walked by numerous times and never said hello or asked how are food was..
  10. RobertC

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is an exceptional restaurant. We dine there every Friday night and have never been disappointed. All Depasquale Venture restaurants are excellent. This restaurant is exceptional because of the manager- Giovanni. He is in a class by himself, watches all and makes sure that all is in perfect order. When abroad we dine with Michelin restaurants and Giovanni is as good as they get. The staff- Alan, Jesus, and Elias are excellent too. Food is fantastic. Highly recommend it.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Valentines
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal ever. Staff was great had the best time!
  13. PatrickM

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The bartender was extremely accommodating of our drink requests, the food was unique and delicious, all of the wait staff was attentive, and it was a general joy to dine at Aqua Pizza. We will be back!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience5
    Food was good but they made us wait 15 minutes for a table past our reservation time.
  15. JenniferP

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The potato gnocchi is outstanding. Fresh food and ingredients, best Italian food we have had since Italy.
  16. EvanD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best gnocchi I’ve ever had. And I’ve been all over Italy! Wow.
  17. HelenM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time to Aqua Pazza and it did not disappoint! Our waiter Jesus was amazing; food excellent. Husband had the Aqua Pazza house special; I had braised short ribs, friend had pasta. Appetizers outstanding. Highly recommend.
  18. lindac

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Like other reviewers, we thought that the staff was incredible, the food delicious., but they really cram you in.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New Year’s Eve dinner was excellent! From the octopus appetizer to the lobster ravioli to the delicious fish dish, orata, and key lime pie. Add an Aperol spritz and the excellent service provided by our server Alan from Brazil and you have a super enjoyable evening in the North End of Boston. We will be back!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall a great experience for the tastebuds. The hostess was really friendly and enthusiastic. Our waiter was really kind and attentive. The oysters were so fresh! I could eat dozens! I loved the mignonette and horseradish to go with them. Tuna crudo was just ok. Grilled octopus was tender and tasty. Cacio e pepe arancini could use a bit more cheese/seasoning. We got several risotto/pasta dishes that were well executed. The gnocchi was the best I’ve had in the north end. The lobster pillows were a bit too salty in my opinion. The vongole could use a bit of acidity and more garlic. The seafood risotto was perfection. We share a table side tiramisu and key lime pie. The smell of the espresso was captivating even if you’re feeling too full for dessert. Best key lime pie I’ve had. The crust was thick and crunchy. The pie filling was sweet and tart and goes very well with the crust. We left with very happy bellies. 10/10 recommended.
  21. skful

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reliably delicious every time! Best neighborhood gem. Our server was phenomenal.
  22. VictoriaC

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food. Dined on Christmas Day and this was a very pleasant treat.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The crown jewel of DePasquale Ventures! Ambiance second to none, fantastic and diverse menu and when it’s put in front of you it is truly a work of art. The staff are the best in the North End - from when you walk in to support to your lead waiter they courteous, knowledgeable and professional. If you are seeking a truly memorable experience this is the place to go in the North End - and I been visiting for 8 years and have lived here for last 2 years now! Enjoy!
  24. SamanthaB

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great Christmas Eve dinner last night! The food was amazing, our waiter was so kind and funny. He was from El Salvador and spoke Spanish with my husband who’s Cuban. Everything was great until we started to leave and two people at the front desk made a joke in Spanish at our expense not realizing we speak the language…awkward. It didn’t ruin the night though, we laughed about it on the way home. Feliz Navidad!
  25. Clv3

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Was Christmas Eve. Really great service!
  26. KevinT

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant in a great location just off the hustle and bustle of hanover st.. The food and presentation here is top notch! Wonderful and welcoming staff from the hostess to the manager. Our server Girolamo was outstanding. Made great recommendations and delivered impeccable service. Most professional and polite service we have had at any restaurant in a long time.
  27. SabrinaP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food at Aqua Pazza is above average for the North End and the price point is as expected for the high quality of food and drink. Our server, Jesus, recommended a fantastic seafood pasta dish off the menu that was the best I’ve had in a long time. We will certainly be back!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service. Everyone was professional and friendly. I can't wait for my next experience there.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Restaurant was very nice but seating was tight. Food was excellent and service was very good. Would go back
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was very good. Fresh and well prepared. The seafood tower was excellent. Staff was great. Responsive and helpful. Space was nice and had a cool vibe. A little tight. Except a few tables you will likely meet your neighbors. Ours were great so it was fine. However some might not love that. Overall very good
  31. JamesP

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Alan was excellent. Explained the menu and walked us through the process. We will definitely be returning.
  32. JohnY

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Went there on a Saturday night. The staff was fantastic, very pleasant and attentive. We were served everything timely and the food was fresh. I would definitely go back to Aqua Pazza.
  33. MarkinBoston

    Belgium

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great team and Manager. Really enjoy dining with them every time we go! Great wines and amazing food! Thank you!
  34. AnnieFitz

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Gnocchi Ever! Great Service. Fun restaurant with a good vibe.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great experience. Smaller restaurant but didn’t feel crowded. Louse bevel was ok. Service was very good.
  36. MarkinBoston

    Belgium

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot off the beaten track! We really enjoyed our dinner and really nice wines. Thank you!
  37. Wats

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AP is a quaint, off Hanover street option in the NE. They have a raw bar (awesome) and the oysters were excellent as was the octopus. Lobster ravioli's were delicious albeit the portion size was small. Overall, it's a great spot and I'd go back.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great North End Italian, excellent seafood dishes and authentic tiramisu
  39. ChowHound

    New England

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Elias was excellent and made our evening special. We enjoyed the ambiance and the food was delicious. Thank you for fulfilling my request for a special dessert for our birthdays (husband and wife) and our reunion with our niece.
  40. Queren

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambience was great and our server was simply amazing, very friendly and had great recommendations.

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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Aqua Pazza is rated 4.7 stars by 616 OpenTable diners.

Aqua Pazza does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Aqua Pazza

135 Richmond St, Boston, MA 02109-1414

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    North End

  • Hours of operation

    Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Italian, Oyster Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    may also valet with us at Bricco 241 Hanover st.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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