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Prima, Boston, MA

Prima

4.8
4.8
767 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 804-7400
  • Website
    http://www.primaboston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    10 City Square, Boston, MA 02129
  • Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • GLUTEN FREE NIGHT at Prima

    Multiple dates available
    Prima is going 100% GLUTEN FREE on Monday nights! The full menu will be available, but everything will be prepared to be completely gluten free!
    GLUTEN FREE NIGHT at Prima Photo

  • NYE in the Park Room

    $125.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us for New Year’s Eve in our brand new Park Room, a special oasis in the heart of Charlestown! Our Park Room is a dining opportunity unlike any other in Boston. This meticulously appointed, grand atrium inspired dining room overlooks City Square Park. Lush velvet seating and vibrant florals paired with delicate trim details and a crystal chandelier make it the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience. For NYE we are offering a prefix dinner menu for $125 per person (alcohol, tax and gratuity not included). Menu subject to change.
    NYE in the Park Room Photo

  • NYE in the Rose Room

    $125.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us for New Year’s Eve in our elegant Rose Room! The Rose Room is our intimate dining experience that comes complete with a pink marble fireplace, extraordinary fringe details, and roses draped from the walls. It is the perfect place to ring in the new year! For NYE we are offering a prefix dinner menu for $125 per person (alcohol, tax and gratuity not included). Menu subject to change.
    NYE in the Rose Room Photo

Menu

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What 767 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Boston

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prima is a vibrant dining destination with a menu that delights every palate. Known for its "fantastic food" and "outstanding service," Prima offers a wide array of Italian dishes, including house-made pastas and succulent steaks. Guests rave about the "gorgeous Rose Room" and the "amazing gluten-free options," making it a top choice for special occasions or a lively night out.

767 Reviews

  1. Sofie

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. The food was good, not anything incredible. The stars of the show were the mains (we got the half rack of lamb, bolognese, and side of broccolini with oil and chili flakes). The apps were so/so - the snap pea salad was very yummy. The fresh mozzarella really lacked salt and the veal carpaccio came cooked with a heavy sauce. If something is described as carpaccio on the menu, I would assume it would come fresh and raw. Ambience was fun, drinks were good. It was boiling hot though.

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  2. Michaela

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we spent 3 hours catching up over brunch and did not get rushed at all which is uncommon these days. waitress was lovely!

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  3. Keith

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our brunch experience was very good, we would return.

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  4. Kathy

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor was beautiful…we had brunch! Wonderful service by this young lady… patient with us ol ladies! Can’t wait to go back and have dinner.

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  5. Rachel

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The music was way too loud for dinner service. We could not hear ourselves speak to one another.

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  6. Stacey

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I recently dined at Prima in Charlestown with a group of four, and overall, it was a pleasant experience with a few minor drawbacks. The table we were seated at felt a bit cramped for four people. In the past, the hostess would offer to hang our coats. It would have been a nice touch, especially given the limited space. The food was very good, maintaining Prima's reputation for quality. However, we did notice that the mozzarella, which we had particularly enjoyed on a previous visit, didn't quite meet the same high standard this time. On a positive note, the drinks were excellent, and the wine choices were impressive. It would have been helpful if the waitress had spent a little more time explaining the different wines, but we understood that the restaurant was extremely busy, making it difficult for her to do so. Despite these small things, Prima remains a solid choice for dining in Charlestown. The overall experience was enjoyable, and we look forward to returning in the future, hoping for a bit more attention to the small details that enhance the dining experience.

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  7. Morgan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious! High quality food and drinks and staff was attentive.

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  8. Deidre

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was outstanding! Will be back again!

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  9. Megan

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat us at bar stool seats which I did not love. Didn’t offer to take our jackets like they did for other tables. Food and our server were excellent though.

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  10. Anastashia

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A magical experience! The food was incredible - we went for gluten free night because my husband has celiac and they did not disappoint.

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Prima is rated 4.8 stars by 767 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Prima

10 City Square, Boston, MA 02129

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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