Rabia's Dolce Fumo

Name: Rabia's Dolce Fumo
Address: 73 Salem Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02113
Telephone: (617) 227-6637
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.3

3.3 (1115)

$30 and under

Seafood

73 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

Located in the heart of Boston¹s North End, Rabia¹s is a cozy Italian restaurant with seductive scenery and delicious dishes. The lively yet romantic atmosphere is the perfect place to linger over one of our acclaimed seafood specials or famous pasta dishes.
At Rabia's we takes great pride in being a Boston seacoast Restaurant with access to the best fishing grounds on earth.
Our high standards mean you get a quality product that's artfully and skillfully prepared- with a dash of Love....
Voted top Italian cuisine and Raw Bar in Boston.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 11:45 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 227-6637
Website
http://www.rabiasdolcefumoboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of Boston's North End, Rabia's is a cozy Italian restaurant with seductive scenery and delicious dishes. The lively yet romantic atmosphere is the perfect place to linger over one of our acclaimed seafood specials, famous pasta dishes, or fresh oysters served on the half-shell.

Location
73 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Parking details
Validated parking located at Parcel #7 near North End Garage
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Caesar $13.95
Hearts of romaine, homemade Caesar dressing, herb golden croutons
- Add white anchovies $6.00
Warm Baby Spinach $15.95
Baked portabella, roasted peppers, crisp prosciutto, herbed goat cheese, balsamic dressing
Panzanella Salad $13.95
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, fresh mozzarella, red onions, balsamic dressing

APPETIZERS

North End Biggest Meatball $18.95
100% beef with tomato cheese sauce served with mixed greens & crostinis
Chartcuterie $20.95
Italian cold cuts and assorted cheese
Caprese $13.95
Tomatoes, Italian prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil
Grilled Octopus $19.95
Mediterranean octopus with pesto
Steamed Top-Neck Clams $18.95
Cape Cod clams, shallots, garlic, butter & white wine
Baked Goat Cheese $15.95
Fresh herbs, garlic, Tuscan crostini
Zucchini Flowers $18.95
Stuffed with whipped ricotta and spinach
Pomodori e Mozzarella Bruschetta $11.95
lggy’s Tuscan bread crostini, ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil in extra virgin olive oil
North End “Little Italy” Antipasto $19.95
A collection of cured assorted vegetables, olives, basil, extra-virgin olive oil mushrooms, artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella & Imported ltalian meats
Steamed Mussels $18.95
Vine-ripened tomatoes, butter, garlic & white wine
Calamari Fritti $18.95
Fried calamari, lemon, fire-roasted tomato sauce
Baked Portabella Mushroom $13.95
Prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, port wine

PASTA E VERDURE

Gnocchi con Pesto $25.95
Handcrafted potato gnocchi, creamy pesto
Fettuccine alla Carbonara $25.95
Parma prosciutto, shallots, egg yolk, aged Romano cheese
Penne alla Puttanesca $25.95
Shallots, capers, Moroccan black olives, house tomato sauce
Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli $25.95
Fire-roasted tomato basil sauce & parmigiano-reggiano
Honey-Glazed Butternut Squash Ravioli $25.95
Creamy gorgonzola sauce, balsamic reduction glaze
Vermont Red Apple Ravioli $25.95
Creamy gorgonzola sauce, aged Romano cheese & figs
Ravioli d’Aragosta $35.95
‘Boston’s Best’, fresh lobster meat, champagne rose sauce & black caviar
Linguine con Vongole $27.95
Cape Cod clams, in scampi sauce
Amalfi $39.95
Shrimp, scallops, calamari, sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncini & artichoke hearts in scampi over linguine
Fradiavolo alla Mediterranean $39.95
Octopus, shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, linguine, fire roasted tomato sauce
Sebastiano $33.95
Pan seared shrimp, scallops & artichokes in light cream sauce over rigatoni
Frutti di Mare con Pesto $39.95
Shrimp, scallops & mussels sauteed with broccoli & sun-dried tomatoes over fettuccine
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare $39.95
Seasoned creamy risotto with lobster meat, shrimp, scallops & calamari
Captain’s Catch M.P.
Cajun Seasoned Maine lobster, clams & Jonah crab claws over garlic & oil linguini
Lobster Meat Risotto M.P.
Fresh 1 1/4 |Ib. lobster’s meat, selected range of exotic mushrooms in Truffle olil
Lazy Man Lobster M.P.
Fresh Maine lobster meat in Fradiavolo sauce over linguine
Polpette e Linguine con Mozzarella $23.95
Handcrafted meatballs, fire-roasted tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano, linguine
Rigatoni alla Bolognese $23.95
Rich, hardy & bold chef’s Bolognese ragu
Fettucine Piccata
Capers, artichokes, fire roasted red peppers, lemon sauce
- Pollo $25.95
- Vitello $27.95
Penne alla Rosa
Sauteed seasonal veggies in champagne rose sauce
- Pollo $25.95
- Vitello $27.95
Chicken Ziti Broccoli $25.95
Broccoli florets with penne pasta in scampi sauce

HOUSE SPECIALS

Steamed Maine Lobster M.P.
With your choice of sweet corn on the cob, garlic & oil or marinara sauce pasta
Stuffed Chicken $34.95
Chicken stuffed with roasted red peppers, spinach, fresh mozzarella cheese with a pesto sauce served with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables
Gamberi Dorati $34.95
Lightly battered shrimp, lobster ravioli, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, scampi sa
Cioppino $39.95
Stew of scallops, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari & lobster with Tuscan crostini
Francese
Egg-dipped medallions, fresh herbs. assorted mushrooms, garlic, lemon, white wine sauce
- Pollo $25.95
- Vitello $27.95
Marsala
Parma prosciutto, assorted mushrooms, fresh herbs & golden raisins, Marsala wine sauce
- Pollo $25.95
- Vitello $27.95
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Pan seared, topped with sage, prosciutto & mozzarella cheese in exotic mushrooms & wine sauce
- Pollo $25.95
- Vitello $27.95
Bistecca $55.95
Ribeye or Filet grilled to perfection, served with mashed Idaho potatoes & asparagus
Parmigiana
Tender cutlets, fire-roasted tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ziti
- Pollo $23.95
- Vitello $25.95
- Add eggplant parmigiana $5.95

Side Orders - 9.95

Garlicky spinach
Pasta in garlic oil or marinara Hand-cut fries
Sauteed vegetables
Fresh corn on the cob

What 1,115 people are saying

Rabia's Dolce Fumo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.3

3.3 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.5Service
3.3Ambience
3.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rabia's Dolce Fumo offers a "truly great place" for those seeking an alternative to the busier North End spots. Highlights include "fantastic food and wonderful service" and "INCREDIBLE" pasta dishes. While some guests experienced delays, others praised the restaurant for its memorable dining experiences and friendly atmosphere, making it worth a visit.

1,115 Reviews

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RALPH VIP
Greater Boston31 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always start with the zucchini flowers, meatball, and bruschetta, which were mouth watering. My favorite is the risotto de mari which I absolutely enjoy
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Rachel
Atlanta1 review
3.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately, we got sick after eating here. We did inform our server of our gluten allergy (celiac's) prior to ordering, but definitely were exposed last night. We had heard from several friends that this was a great place for gluten free peeps in North End, but sad to say that's not the case.
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Mark VIP
Philadelphia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A truly great place. Not trendy so it seems often ignored which makes it an easy to score reservation. Been several times over the last few years as we travel to Boston about once every 18mos or so.
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Evan
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pure perfection.
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Kyle
Greater Boston1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Arrived at restaurant for dinner and was told by both tables next to me that they had been waiting for over an hour and half for food. Then the waitress asked them what they ordered three times in 25 minutes. While this was all occurring they tried to bring me there separate plates of food when I had not even ordered yet. It Was so unorganized and overall a very bad experience, especially for Valentine’s Day. I would not recommend unless you’re trying to wait a while!! Once we got up to leave because we decided not to order the other people in there were calling us smart for getting out while we still could
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Joey
Greater Boston1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Waited an hour for food on Valentine’s Day…along with all the other couples in the restaurant. Food wasn’t that good and they kept getting peoples orders wrong left and right. Service was rude and unapologetic of what was happening. Then the fire alarm went off as the waitress was spilling drinks all over the floor. Great story to tell though.
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Lanting
Greater Boston1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
More than an hour for food to show up; wait staff avoids you
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rachel VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Long wait in food. Got the order wrong. Didn’t matter, it was all flavorless and not as described on menu. The menu sounds great. But the food isn’t.
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Elizabeth
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food and wonderful service. Tania’s delivers every time!
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Corey
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding alternative to the overcrowded neighboring seafood locations. A great place to visit if you don’t want to wait for the over-hyped, virally famous spots adjacent. Coastal Italian at it’s best
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FAQs

Rabia's Dolce Fumo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-6637.

Rabia's Dolce Fumo is rated 3.3 stars by 1115 OpenTable diners.

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This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

73 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 11:45 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Validated parking located at Parcel #7 near North End Garage
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rabiasdolcefumoboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 227-6637
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of Boston's North End, Rabia's is a cozy Italian restaurant with seductive scenery and delicious dishes. The lively yet romantic atmosphere is the perfect place to linger over one of our acclaimed seafood specials, famous pasta dishes, or fresh oysters served on the half-shell.

Rabia's Dolce Fumo

About this restaurant

Not bookable

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SOUPS (homemade)

New England Clam Chowder $13.95

Minestrone Soup $10.95

Lobster Bisque $13.95

ANTIPASTI / INSALATE

Caesar $13.95

Warm Baby Spinach $15.95

Panzanella Salad $13.95

APPETIZERS

North End Biggest Meatball $18.95

Chartcuterie $20.95

Caprese $13.95

Grilled Octopus $19.95

Steamed Top-Neck Clams $18.95

Baked Goat Cheese $15.95

Zucchini Flowers $18.95

Pomodori e Mozzarella Bruschetta $11.95

North End “Little Italy” Antipasto $19.95

Steamed Mussels $18.95

Calamari Fritti $18.95

Baked Portabella Mushroom $13.95

PASTA E VERDURE

Gnocchi con Pesto $25.95

Fettuccine alla Carbonara $25.95

Penne alla Puttanesca $25.95

Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli $25.95

Honey-Glazed Butternut Squash Ravioli $25.95

Vermont Red Apple Ravioli $25.95

Ravioli d’Aragosta $35.95

Linguine con Vongole $27.95

Amalfi $39.95

Fradiavolo alla Mediterranean $39.95

Sebastiano $33.95

Frutti di Mare con Pesto $39.95

Risotto ai Frutti di Mare $39.95

Captain’s Catch M.P.

Lobster Meat Risotto M.P.

Lazy Man Lobster M.P.

Polpette e Linguine con Mozzarella $23.95

Rigatoni alla Bolognese $23.95

Fettucine Piccata

Penne alla Rosa

Chicken Ziti Broccoli $25.95

HOUSE SPECIALS

Steamed Maine Lobster M.P.

Stuffed Chicken $34.95

Gamberi Dorati $34.95

Cioppino $39.95

Francese

Marsala

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Bistecca $55.95

Parmigiana

Side Orders - 9.95

Garlicky spinach

Pasta in garlic oil or marinara Hand-cut fries

Sauteed vegetables

Fresh corn on the cob

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Rabia's Dolce Fumo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rabia's Dolce Fumo restaurant rated?

Not bookable

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