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Prima, Boston, MA

Prima

4.8
4.8
790 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 149 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Dining areas

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

  • Valentine's Day Weekend at Prima!

    $100.00 per person

    Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    Celebrate Valentines day all weekend long at Prima! We will be offering an OPTIONAL prefix menu for $100 per person in addition to our dinner menu! The optional 3 course tasting menu is executed family style with two tiers of optional wine pairings. (sample menu is subject to change)
    Valentine's Day Weekend at Prima! Photo

  • 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

Menu

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What 790 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

Loved For

  • Boston

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prima delights with its "amazing food," friendly and attentive service, and an inviting atmosphere. The Rose Room is a particular highlight, often described as "gorgeous." Diners enjoy an extensive gluten-free menu on Mondays, praised as "amazing." While some mention noise, the overall experience remains "fantastic," making Prima a top dining destination.

790 Reviews

  1. Gina

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible pasta options, everything was delicious! We will definitely be back.

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  2. neil

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Parking took about 20 minutes and our table were right next to other people’s table. Not ideal for a good conversation and experience. Food was really good and service was great!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Stephen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great ambience was beautiful service was a little slow took us a while for someone to pick up our bill and get that paid. Otherwise we will definitely come back.

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  4. Sidney

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambiance and food with treat value. Not too expensive for the quality of food you are getting

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  5. Maura

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibes are great! I found the food to be disappointing. The pastas were more than al dente, almost crunchy. The arancini and carrot side dish were delicious.

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  6. Brian

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked in advance for a Saturday. Beautiful space with an exciting vibe. We loved all the food options, garlic bread was the star. Good value too compared to other high end spots.

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  7. Jennifer

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our bartenders were fantastic and provided excellent recommendations. We loved the little bar with fireplace - cozy.

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  8. Travis

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Truffle arrancini are phenomenal, beautiful restaurant.

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  9. steph

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super friendly service, amazing food. We got placed in the rose room which was super nice and pretty

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  10. Hannah

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prima never disappoints! Chef Jacob, thank you for making this an unforgettable birthday experience. And to our wonderful server and bartender Ryan - you were such a delight and we can’t wait to come back to see you 🤍

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FAQs

Prima is rated 4.8 stars by 790 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 149 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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