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Antico Forno

4.0
4
1845 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
93 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Top Ten Italian Restaurants Around the World: 9. Antico Forno Boston, MA
Antico Forno is billed as “The Most Authentic Italian Restaurant,” and we’re hard pressed to argue. This mainstay in Boston’s North End manages a cozy mom-and-pop atmosphere with world-class traditional cuisine. Entrees like Saltimbocca di Pollo and Linguine al Frutti di Mare hearken back to the old country, but Antico Forno is best known for its brick-oven pizzas piled high with house-made Italian sausages and mozzarella.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 3:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:30pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 3:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 723-6733
  • Website
    http://www.anticofornoboston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Salvatore Gaglio
  • Catering
    They cater both small and large parties.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Antico Forno has a variety of private dining and menu options available to fit both your event and your budget!
  • Location
    93 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Cross street
    Cross St.
  • Parking details
    They validate at Parcel 7 garage, $3 for 3 hours
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Takeout, Wine

Menu

Antico Forno's menu was last updated on 2/3/2022.

Antipasti

  • Insalata di Giardino$11.00

    Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, chickpeas, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil

    • Insalata alla Cesare$11.00

      Fresh Romaine lettuce tossed, traditional Italian Caesar dressing, homemade croutons

      • Ribollita Soup

        Traditional Tuscan soup, vegetables, cannellini beans, pancetta, croutons, parmigiana cheese, extra virgin olive oil

        • Cup$6.00
        • Bowl$10.00

      • Arancini$14.00

        Rice balls, Bolognese filling, peas, cheese, San Marzano tomato sauce

        • Caprese$14.00

          Fresh mozzarella and tomato salad, mixed greens, grilled homemade peasant bread, extra virgin olive oil, basil

          • Involtini di Melanzane$15.00

            Rolled eggplant, ricotta cheese, basil, San Marzano tomato sauce, parmigiana cheese, baked in brick oven

            • Polpette**$14.00

              Our traditional recipe of meatballs, San Marzano tomato sauce, mixed greens, roasted peppers

              • Arugula e Gamberi$16.00

                Fresh arugula, white balsamic vinaigrette, grilled shrimp, shaved parmigiana cheese

                • Cozze Piccanti$17.00

                  Sautéed mussels, spicy San Marzano tomato sauce

                  • Cozze e Vongole$17.00

                    Sautéed mussels and clams in a spicy white wine garlic and cherry tomatoes sauce

                    • Calamari Fritti$17.00

                      Semolina fried calamari, drizzled garlic herb dressing, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes

                      • Antipasto Traditionale

                        Imported Italian cured meats, mozzarella cheese, olives, artichokes

                        • Small$14.00
                        • Large$21.00

                      Pizzeria

                      Add extra toppings: Mushrooms, peppers, olives, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, red onion $2 each | Arugula, spinach, pepperoni, sausage, ham, prosciutto, broccoli rabe, ricotta cheese $3 each | Chicken, meatball $5 each | Shrimp $6 each

                      • Marinara$13.00

                        Authentic Neapolitan, San Marzano tomato sauce, aromatic oregano, roasted garlic

                        • Margherita$14.00

                          San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil

                          • Al Quattro Formaggi$15.00

                            Fresh mozzarella, parmigiano, ricotta, fresh aromatic oregano, roasted garlic

                            • Amalfitana$16.00

                              Smoked mozzarella, fresh cherry tomatoes, fresh arugula

                              • Pistacchio e Salsiccia$17.00

                                Fresh pistacchio pesto, fresh mozzarella, sausage, pecorino romano, basil

                                • Tradizionale$17.00

                                  San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, onions, homemade Italian sausage, pepperoni

                                  • Ai Funghi$17.00

                                    Fresh mozzarella, wild mushrooms, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, fresh arugula

                                    • La Capricciosa$17.00

                                      San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, homemade Italian sausage, mushrooms, artichoke hearts

                                      • Salsiccia e Broccoletti$17.00

                                        Fresh mozzarella, homemade Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, fresh cherry tomatoes

                                        • Vesuvio$18.00

                                          Fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, ricotta cheese, cherry tomatoes, finished with fresh sliced prosciutto

                                          • Il Gamberi$18.00

                                            Smoked mozzarella, sautéed shrimp, fresh cherry tomatoes, fresh arugula

                                            • Calzone Antico Forno$14.00

                                              Four cheese calzone - Additional toppings available below

                                              Pastas

                                              Fresh Pasta, Vegan, Vegetarian, Organic Gluten Free Pasta (Gluten Free), Child Friendly Options

                                              • Spaghetti con Pomodoro$16.00

                                                Abruzzi style, spaghetti, Organic San Marzano tomato sauce, basil, Parmegiano cheese…

                                                • Gnocchi di Patate$19.00

                                                  Homemade potato dumplings, San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil, finished in brick oven

                                                  • Spaghetti Carbonara$20.00

                                                    Spaghetti pasta, pancetta, egg, parmesan cheese, black pepper

                                                    • Fettuccine alla Bolognese$20.00

                                                      Chef Bolognese ragu' recipe with egg fettuccine pasta

                                                      • Fusilli al Tegamino$20.00

                                                        Fusilli pasta, San Marzano tomato sauce, sautéed eggplant, zucchini, roasted peppers, basil, finished in brick oven

                                                        • Rigatoni alla Boscaiola$21.00

                                                          Homemade style rigatoni pasta, San Marzano tomato mascarpone sauce, sautéed with mushrooms, sweet peas, onions, Italian ham

                                                          • Lasagna Bolognese$19.00

                                                            Layers of fresh pasta sheets, San Marzano tomato sauce, Chef Bolognese ragu', ricotta cheese, baked in brick oven

                                                            • Rigatoni Salsiccia$21.00

                                                              Homemade style rigatoni pasta, San Marzano tomato sauce, Italian sausage, sweet onions, ricotta cheese, finished in brick oven

                                                              • Linguine con Vongole$25.00

                                                                Linguine pasta, garlic white wine sauce, sautéed clams, fresh cherry tomatoes, baked in parchment paper, finished in brick oven

                                                                • Linguine al Frutti di Mare$28.00

                                                                  Linguine pasta, San Marzano tomato sauce, sautéed clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, baked in parchment paper, finished in brick oven

                                                                  • Vegan Ravioli$21.00

                                                                    With San Marzano tomato garlic sauce, and basil

                                                                    • Risotto del Giorno

                                                                      Secondi Piatti

                                                                      • Pollo Arrosto*$23.00

                                                                        Brick oven half roasted chicken, with garlic and herbs, roasted potatoes, string beans

                                                                        • Saltimbocca di Pollo* ***$23.00

                                                                          Seared chicken breast, prosciutto, Madeira mushroom wine sauce, sautéed garlic spinach

                                                                          • Parmigiana di Pollo***$24.00

                                                                            Breaded chicken breast, linguine, San Marzano tomato basil sauce, mozzarella cheese, baked in brick oven

                                                                            • Ossobuco di Maiale*$27.00

                                                                              Braised pork shank, carrots, celery, onions, polenta, roasted asparagus, parmigiano cheese

                                                                              • Maiale*$27.00

                                                                                Grilled pork chop, red and yellow pepper vinaigrette, roasted potatoes, spinach

                                                                                • Salmone*$28.00

                                                                                  Pan seared Salmon, mustard crab meat crust, mashed potato, broccoli rabe, lemon caper sauce

                                                                                  Contorni di Vegetali

                                                                                  • Roasted Potatoes$6.00

                                                                                    • Garlic Mashed Potatoes$6.00

                                                                                      • Sautéed Garlic Spinach$5.50

                                                                                        • Sautéed String Beans with Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil$7.00

                                                                                          • Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil$8.00

                                                                                            Homemade Dessert

                                                                                            • Vegan Sorbet$8.00

                                                                                              • Gelato$7.00

                                                                                                Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry

                                                                                                • Cannoli$5.00

                                                                                                  • Bread Pudding$8.00

                                                                                                    Served with caramel sauce

                                                                                                    • Flourless Chocolate Cake$8.00

                                                                                                      Gluten-free, served with whipped cream and strawberries

                                                                                                      • Limoncello Cake$8.00

                                                                                                        • Tiramisu$9.00

                                                                                                          • Dolce Pizza$16.00

                                                                                                            Chocolate Hazelnut Nutella, bananas, strawberries, Sweetened ricotta cheese

                                                                                                            • Dessert Platter$24.00

                                                                                                              Two cannoli, one bread pudding, one tiramisu

                                                                                                              Warm Drinks

                                                                                                              • Hot Tea$3.00

                                                                                                                • Coffee$3.50

                                                                                                                  • Cappuccino$4.50

                                                                                                                    • Espresso$3.50

                                                                                                                      • Souble Espresso$4.00

                                                                                                                        What 1,845 people are saying

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

                                                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                        4.0
                                                                                                                        4 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                        • 4.1Food
                                                                                                                        • 3.8Service
                                                                                                                        • 3.6Ambience
                                                                                                                        • 0.5Value

                                                                                                                        Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                                        1,845 Reviews

                                                                                                                        1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                          Greater Boston3 reviews

                                                                                                                          2.0

                                                                                                                          Dined on January 22, 2017

                                                                                                                          1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                          Waited 45 minutes even with reservation. Way too loud...party of 6 couldn't hear across the table. Limited bar menu (only flavored vodka, weird). Good food for the value, but not outstanding.

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                                                                                                                        2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                          Kansas City4 reviews

                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                          Dined on January 1, 2017

                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                          Delicious, as always!

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                                                                                                                        3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                          Greater Boston1 review

                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                          Dined on December 31, 2016

                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                          Great North End restaurant. Comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Wonderful food, friendly and attentive staff, affordable. I've eaten here several times and have never been disappointed.

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                                                                                                                        4. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                                                                                                          Greater Boston1 review

                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                          Dined on December 17, 2016

                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                          Loved this restaurant!

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                                                                                                                        5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                          Greater Boston1 review

                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                          Dined on December 11, 2016

                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                          We had a great experience for a girl's night holiday dinner on a Saturday in December. Thank you to Donna for not rushing us and allowing us to catch up and enjoy appetizers, entrees, and splitting a bottle of wine and the delicious Tiramisu. Donna was a great server who provided advice when requested. The arancini alone is worth the return trip. My chicken parmigiana was very good. I've been here several times before over the years, and cannot wait to return again. I selected the restaurant for my group, so I appreciate another great meal, service and atmosphere again!

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                                                                                                                        6. Kanisha

                                                                                                                          Greater Boston2 reviews

                                                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                                                          Dined on December 11, 2016

                                                                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                          I thought the restaurant was great And the food was delicious. My waiter, couldn't say nicer things about him he was awesome. My only complaint is I had a 7 p.m. reservation that the hostess couldn't find ( we weren't the only people this happened to) so my best friend and I had to wait in the freezing cold for 20 minutes while a table opened up. Then when we walked back inside I seen my name on the screen in red as a no-show. overall the food was great just wish they were on top of their reservations

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                                                                                                                        7. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                          Greater Boston1 review

                                                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                                                          Dined on December 11, 2016

                                                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                          Great good, average service. Definitely make reservations as this is a hot spot. No where to stand, however when waiting for table as there bar was full and crowded.

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                                                                                                                        8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                          Greater Boston1 review

                                                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                                                          Dined on December 9, 2016

                                                                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                          I had the Spaghetti with clams and the spaghetti was overcooked and soggy, and there was too much garlic which over powered the clams.

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                                                                                                                        9. DandT

                                                                                                                          Greater Boston40 reviews

                                                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                                                          Dined on December 6, 2016

                                                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                          It was early dining and the restaurant was pretty empty. Very nice staff. Enjoyed the meal.

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                                                                                                                        10. brucem

                                                                                                                          Greater Boston3 reviews

                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                          Dined on December 6, 2016

                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                          Was a very quiet night for the North End. Service and food were very good. Great wine list.

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                                                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                                                        Antico Forno does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Antico Forno also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 723-6733.

                                                                                                                        Antico Forno is rated 4 stars by 1845 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                        Google Map for Antico Forno

                                                                                                                        93 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113

                                                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                                                        • Cross street
                                                                                                                          Cross St.
                                                                                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                          North End
                                                                                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                          Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 3:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:30pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 3:30pm - 10:00pm
                                                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                                                          $30 and under
                                                                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                                                                          Italian, Pizzeria
                                                                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                                                                          Casual Dining
                                                                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                                                                          Business Casual
                                                                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                                                                          They validate at Parcel 7 garage, $3 for 3 hours
                                                                                                                        • Payment options
                                                                                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                        • Executive chef
                                                                                                                          Salvatore Gaglio
                                                                                                                        • Additional
                                                                                                                          Beer, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Takeout, Wine
                                                                                                                        • Website
                                                                                                                          http://www.anticofornoboston.com/
                                                                                                                        • Phone number
                                                                                                                          (617) 723-6733
                                                                                                                        • Catering
                                                                                                                          They cater both small and large parties.
                                                                                                                        • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                          Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Antico Forno has a variety of private dining and menu options available to fit both your event and your budget!
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