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Lucia Ristorante, Boston, MA

Lucia Ristorante

4.3
4.3
3351 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    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.
  • 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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Menu

    ANTIPASTI Appetizer

    • 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

                                                                                                      Last updated: December 20, 2024

                                                                                                      What 3,351 people are saying

                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                      4.3
                                                                                                      4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                      • 4.4Food
                                                                                                      • 4.2Service
                                                                                                      • 4.2Ambience
                                                                                                      • 4.2Value

                                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                      Lucia Ristorante delivers a delightful Italian dining experience with "delicious food" and a "wonderful" atmosphere. Guests praise the attentive service and authentic flavors, especially the pasta and veal dishes. While some reviews mention inconsistent service, many diners find the restaurant's charm and "great location" in Boston's North End make it a worthwhile visit.

                                                                                                      3,351 Reviews

                                                                                                      1. Brett

                                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Always a fantastic experience at Lucia's. The food is fantastic and the prices aren't extraordinarily high like some other restaurants in the north end. Classic Italian food that's very good.

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                                                                                                      2. Cristal

                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                        Charlotte

                                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Such a lovely meal! We loved every bite and sip! Really nice service, too. We started with bruschetta- fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. I got the Polo Chicken, with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a light lemon sauce, served over homemade penne. Delightful. Husband got the house specialty, Ammazzafame, which is pure perfection. This will become one of our go-to restaurants in the North End. Thank you for a perfect evening.

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                                                                                                      3. Rose

                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        The first time there on November 2, was spot on!! Not so much this time. The service was not the greatest. I could understand if it was busy and they were overwhelmed but that was not the case, it was very quiet in there. My only complaint on the food was that the veal was over cooked, a bit too chewy for my liking.

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                                                                                                      4. June

                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                                        9 reviews

                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                        9 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on December 14, 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Amazing food and great service once seated. We had a reservation for six o’clock and were not seated until 6:30. Which would have been okay but the hostess was rather rude.

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                                                                                                      5. Chris

                                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                                        10 reviews

                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                        10 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on December 14, 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Very good restaurant with good food. Not much room but that adds to the charm. Noise level was off the chart but that is to be expected. Service was very good.

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                                                                                                      6. Stefano

                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                                        51 reviews

                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                        51 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on December 14, 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        I believe I've been to Lucia Ristorante a few times, but this is the first time in a few years. It is an easy to find place farther up Hanover Street. We met friends there with a reservation and arrived about 30 minutes early. We were sat promptly, which is nice. The cocktail menu was hard to read as it was faded to nothingness in a few places, but we managed to order a couple cocktails that were tasty. We also ordered a bottle of wine that went well with dinner and was reasonably priced. The food we had was largely tasty. What was surprising was the portion sizes on a few items. The antipasto platter included just two slices of cheese, two slices of three meats and some marinated vegetables. It seemed far below what the asking price was. The items were good (not great), but with so little, it was less than great. My friends split a meal that worked for them. I ordered my own past dish and finished it quickly. It was tasty, but...I never finish a pasta dish. There really wasn't much in the serving and I was still hungry afterwards. That's unusual for me. We had a tasty dessert and coffee at the end of the meal. Service was reasonably good and we received an accurate bill. It was a tasty meal in the North End, but quantity wise, I was left wanting...and again, I don't eat much.

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                                                                                                      7. Bruce

                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                        Orange County

                                                                                                        55 reviews

                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                        55 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on December 14, 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Food and environment was very good. Extremely loud.

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                                                                                                      8. Arthur

                                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on December 11, 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        The food was unsurpassed. We were greeted by a gentleman shortly after our meal which made the experience even better!! My mother was born in Sicily and I gotta tell you it was the closest thing I’ve had in the past 10 years outstanding portion. Everything was point on. I will be back with all of my friends trust me, thank you effortless sat down, had a meal and loved every part of it thanks.I’m so happy we found you!!

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                                                                                                      9. Eric

                                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on December 11, 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                        This is a louder north end restaurant. Their food is top notch. But for the same food and quieter setting try their Winchester location.

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                                                                                                      10. susanne

                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                                        26 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        26 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        A big shout out to Frank who went out of his way to make us feel at home at his restaurant at our favorite table. The food was amazing, and the service was the best of our north end experiences. We’ll keep coming back.

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                                                                                                      Lucia Ristorante is rated 4.3 stars by 3351 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                                      7:00 PM
                                                                                                      Booked 35 times today

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                                                                                                      Google Map for Lucia Ristorante

                                                                                                      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
                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                        $30 and under
                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                        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.

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