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Panza, Boston, MA

Panza

4.5
4.5
3651 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Panza's traditional Italian cuisine and relaxed atmosphere make for a great evening in this historic North End. For a dinner out with friends or a date night, Panza is the place to go if you want to be treated as part of the family. With signature dishes like Veal Panza, Pescatore and Chicken Parmigiana we pride ourselves on the quality of our ingredients. Throughout the year Panza also offers up seasonal specials to showcase the best of the region. Spend an evening with us and find out why people have made Panza a part of their family.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 557-9248
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Richard Talieri
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Cross street
    Fleet St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Haymarket (Orange); North Station (Orange, Green); Aquarium (Blue)
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,651 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Panza in Boston's North End offers "great food, great service" in a cozy setting. Known for "delicious pastas" and "authentic Italian cuisine," it's a favorite for locals and visitors alike. While reservations can mean waiting, "the wait is well worth it" for "phenomenal" dishes and a "wonderful dining experience."

3,651 Reviews
  1. Mike

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    A total disappointment. We chose wrong on dining here instead of the many restaurants in the area. Reservations mean nothing and no one to assist you when you do arrive for the reservation. I wouldn’t call it service but more taking an order and handing over food. So many more wrongs than rights here. I’m not a reviewer but I felt I had to share what a total let down this place was. People say oh you can’t go wrong in the north end. I disagree. You certainly can.

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  2. Nancy

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Panza. It is our go to place for the North End. Our waiter John is the best.

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  3. Amanda

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best. Great food, good wine, great service. Can’t wait to go back!

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  4. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This restaurant is a testament to the poor state of dining in a post-COVID era. It begs the question of whether the staff has ever eaten Italian food. Veal Parmesan was made with some type of processed patty covered with AMERICAN cheese. Gnocchi Bolognese was made with frozen gnocchi and a sauce that had an absence of flavor and no resemblance to seasoned meat sauce. Sad.

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  5. Noelle

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience for my sister’s birthday dinner!

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  6. Mac

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We came on a busy Saturday night and were seated about an hour after our reservation time. The food was well worth the wait though - excellent pastas!

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  7. John

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Italian chopped salad was outstanding. Red sauce, delicious.

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  8. Donald

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, the best! Highly recommend!

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  9. Megan

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is outstanding and the wait staff very nice. Best value in the north end!

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  10. Sarah

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Panza (formerly Cibo) for more than 20 years. It is the most reliably delicious meal and great service in a no-frills setting on Hanover Street. Go for the eggplant parm, the chicken marsala, the clams fra diavolo, .. you can't go wrong.

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FAQs

Panza is rated 4.5 stars by 3651 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Panza

326 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fleet St.
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Haymarket (Orange); North Station (Orange, Green); Aquarium (Blue)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Talieri
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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