Riccardo's

4.4

2765 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Riccardo's Ristorante is a cozy family run business in the historic North End of Boston, since 1994.
Follow the Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall and Rose Kennedy Greenway, across from Paul Revere's house.

Try our infamous ricotta stuffed meatballs-shhh, they are not on the menu but available anytime.
In addition to the traditional Italian favorite, Chicken Parmigiano, we are known for our delicious Eggplant Rollatini and Seafood Fra Diavlo. We offer Gluten Free pasta to ensure every guest is included-when you walk in, you are part of the family.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Sunday 12:00 pm- 9:30 pm Monday & Tuesdat 4:00 - 10:00 pm Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 720-3994
Website
http://www.riccardosnorthend.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Riccardo's offers a perfect location to hold your upcoming event. Ideal for a birthday, graduation, rehearsal dinner, baby or wedding shower up to 85 people. Our upstairs dining room is private and the menu is customized to your needs and preferences. Add some North End charm to your special day!
Private party contact
Michael Travaglione: (781) 799-7944

Location
175 North Street, Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
North Street, North Square, close to Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere's House
Parking details
Validated parking at Parcels Seven parking garage is available, located on Congress Street by Fanueil Hall.
Public transit
MBTA Orange Line, MBTA Green Line: Haymarket and Government Center.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Private dining

Popular dishes

Antipasto della Casa
Selected imported specialty cold cuts, cheese, marinated vegetables and olives
Ravioli Ripini con Aragosta
Lobster filled ravioli topped with Gulf shrimp in a creamy scampi sauce.
Costata di Vitello
Grilled Veal Chop stuffed with imported prosciutto di parma & mozzarella cheese, finished with a shallot sun dried tomato port wine demi-glaze
Polipo alla Griglia con Finocchio
Grilled Octopus with mixed greens drizzled with Balsamic glaze.

ANTIPASTI

Zuppa del Giorno$14.00
Soup of the day.
Calamari Fritto$17.00
Lightly Fried Squid
Pasta e Fagioli alla Napolitano$14.00
Pasta & Cannellini beans
Bruschetta con Funghi Salvaggi$14.00
Bruschetta with wild mushrooms
Sauté Di Cozze e Vongole$19.00
Mussels and Little Neck Clams sautéed with garlic, olive oil and a splash of Marinara.
Mozzarella Carozella$15.00
Lightly fried mozzarella topped with fresh Marinara
Gamberi Limoncello$19.00
Shrimp sautéed in a Limoncello reduction
Prosciutto Di Parma e Burrata$19.00
Parma Prosciutto & Fresh Burrata Mozzarella
Portobello alla Griglia$18.00
Grilled Portobello mushroom with artichoke hearts, sundried tomato, Gaeta olives & gorgonzola
Caprese$16.00
Italian Mozzarella, vine ripe tomato, extra virgin olive oil
Polipo alla Griglia con Finocchio$19.00
Grilled Octopus with mixed greens drizzled with Balsamic glaze
Cocktail di Gamberi$18.00
Shrimp cocktail with its accompaniments
Rollatini Di Melanzane$12.00
Eggplant rolled & stuffed with ricotta, Romano and mozzarella cheese topped with fresh Marinara
Antipasto della Casa$24.00
Selected imported specialty cold cuts, cheese, marinated vegetables and olives

INSALATE

La Classica Di Cesare$14.00
Traditional Caesar salad
Mesculin Insalata$14.00
Mixed Greens with Gorgonzola cheese and glazed pecans
Baby Spinach Insalata$14.00
Topped with crisp pancetta, shaved parmigiana reggiano, glazed pecans & finished with our homemade honey mustard dressing

PASTA

Orecchetti con Salsicca e Broccoli de Rabé$26.00
Little ears pasta with sweet Italian sausages & brocolli di rabé.
Papardelli Bolognese Alla Magia$28.00
Our homemade meat sauce over papardelli pasta.
Linguini alla Vongole$30.00
New England hard-shell clams steamed in garlic, extra virgin olive oil & natural juices.
Penne con Pollo e Broccoli$28.00
Natural chicken sautéed in white wine & garlic sauce then tossed with fresh broccoli florets & al dente ziti.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$25.00
Potato dumplings with imported mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes and backyard basil.
Fettuccine Alfredo$25.00
Homemade fettuccine prepared in a creamy cheese sauce.
- Chicken$29.00
- Shrimp$34.00
- Vegetables$28.00
Ravioli Ripini can Aragosta$34.00
Lobster filled ravioli topped with gulf shrimp in a creamy scampi sauce.
Gnocchi con Spezzatino di Vitello$32.00
Milk-fed veal sautéed with shiitake mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes & capers. Tossed with our homemade potato gnocchi & romano cheese in a light tomato sauce.
Linguini con Calamari e Gamberi$34.00
Native tender pieces of calamari & shrimp over a bed of linguini.
Linguini Fradiavolo con Capesanti e Gamberi$34.00
Deep sea scallops & gulf shrimp sautéed in EVOO & garlic. Finished in a spicy fresh marinara sauce.
Fusilli con Gamberi$32.00
Chopped gulf shrimp in a cognac reduction tossed with homemade fusilli & parmigiano reggiano.
Risotto alla Riccardo$28.00
Natural chicken, fresh spinach & shiitake mushrooms tossed with imported aborio rice in a light wine cream sauce.
Risotto con Frutti di Mare$36.00
Baby clams, mussels, calamari & gulf shrimp tossed with imported aborio rice in a seafood broth.

SPECIALITA DELLA CASA

Piccata$28.00
Chicken breast sautéed with capers & artichoke hearts in a lemon white wine sauce.
Tre Tipo di Parmigiano$26.00
Sautéed golden brown then layered with our homemade tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese. Served with penne pasta.
- Chicken$29.00
- Veal$34.00
- Eggplant$26.00
Salmone alla Griglia$28.00
Grilled Salmon served with fresh broccoli & topped with a lemon caper white wine reduction.
Agnello$40.00
Rack of lamb served with wild mushroom risotto.
Gamberi Madeira alla Riccardo$36.00
Gulf shrimp sautéed in a light egg batter topped with fresh spinach & imported provolone cheese in a Madeira demi-glaze.
Costata di Vitello$44.00
Grilled Veal Chop stuffed with imported prosciutto di parma & mozzarella cheese, finished with a shallot sun dried tomato port wine demi-glaze.
Swordfish Puttanesca$38.00
Swordfish pan seared, over risotto with a fresh caper olive tomato sauce.
Scallopini di Vitello$34.00
Thinly sliced pieces of milk-fed veal sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a tasty Marsala wine sauce.
Maiale$29.00
Pork loin stuffed with fresh spinach, fontina cheese & imported Prosciutto di Parma. Served with roasted potatoes & finished in a Madeira demi-glaze.
Pollo Exquisito$32.00
Chicken sautéed in a light egg batter topped with imported prosciutto di parma & mozzarella cheese. Finished in a Marsala wine sauce.
Haddock$29.00
Haddock dipped in a light egg batter, sautéed with shiitake mushrooms in a white wine lemon sauce.
Bistecca Di Manzo$44.00
New York sirloin strip grilled to perfection served with fresh daily vegetables.
Seafood Fradiavolo$44.00
Shrimp, mussels, calamari, scallops and littlenecks, sautéed in a fresh spicy tomato sauce over al dente linguini.

CONTORNI

Broccoli Rabe$11.00
Fresh Spinach$11.00
Fresh Broccoli$11.00

What 2,765 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riccardo's offers an authentic Italian experience in Boston's North End with "excellent food," "friendly service," and a "warm atmosphere." Standout dishes include "homemade ricotta stuffed meatballs" and "tiramisu." While some mention service hiccups, overall, it's a beloved spot for celebrations and "a fun atmosphere" with live music.

2,765 Reviews

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JamiR VIP
New York City23 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal here last night. The food was delicious. The server was so kind and welcoming. The hosts were really friendly. We all loved our food. Good vibrant energy too.
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John VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter, handled a table of 13 flawlessly. We were impressed he didn’t even write down our order, and didn’t miss a beat. Food service was prompt, and delicious. We highly recommend dining there
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Kathleen
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Calamari was disgustingly chewy. Waitress was rude and was trying to push expensive wines on us
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Matthew VIP
Cincinnati3 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food wasn’t near as tasty as previous visits. My grilled chicken fettuccine was unseasoned and was basically just cream without any flavorful cheese added. Chicken parm was meh and wasn’t very warm. Honestly, wont be back for a while considering the price for poor quality food.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and timely… The service was fantastic and friendly… It was a great environment… I would go back
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Brian
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience. We had a large party service was quick and super friendly and warm.
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Andrew
Chicago1 review
1.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was abysmal. They wouldn’t seat us without the entire party, which is totally fine! That’s not a problem. but once our entire party was seated, the server ignored us presumably because he was mad that the table was waiting? We offered to order in advance so to not hold up the table, but they refused. Waiter was incredibly rude and abrasive. He stepped on my foot when I got up to use the restroom, HARD, looked at me and walked away without saying excuse me or sorry. He refused to give us any service and another waiter had to take our order (after we asked him *twice*) and busboys were handling every other request. Just incredibly rude the way he was speaking to us when he wasn’t ignoring us (table of six). Food was average to good, bartender was great with the wine.
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Alec
Greater Boston7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience besides the seafood linguini, undercooked lobster mush and extremely rubbery calamari.
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Lewis
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Penne chicken and broccoli was amazing and our server was great.
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Lee
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful experience with the wonderful and friendly service. We started with the prosciutto and burrata appetizer, which was absolutely perfect for two to share—a true delight! For our main course, we indulged in the veal scallopini special, which exceeded our expectations, accompanied by a side of rich pasta Bolognese. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the fresh swordfish, which was a real treat. The atmosphere was lively, with families and couples enjoying their meals, and the live music added a fantastic touch to our evening. Overall, it was a memorable dining experience! We will undoubtedly return to enjoy again:)
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FAQs

Riccardo's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 720-3994.

Riccardo's is rated 4.4 stars by 2765 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

175 North Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross street
North Street, North Square, close to Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere's House
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Sunday 12:00 pm- 9:30 pm Monday & Tuesdat 4:00 - 10:00 pm Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Validated parking at Parcels Seven parking garage is available, located on Congress Street by Fanueil Hall.
Public transit
MBTA Orange Line, MBTA Green Line: Haymarket and Government Center.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.riccardosnorthend.com/
Phone number
(617) 720-3994
Private party facilities
Riccardo's offers a perfect location to hold your upcoming event. Ideal for a birthday, graduation, rehearsal dinner, baby or wedding shower up to 85 people. Our upstairs dining room is private and the menu is customized to your needs and preferences. Add some North End charm to your special day!
Private party contact
Michael Travaglione: (781) 799-7944

Riccardo's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Second level at Riccardo's

Custom inquiry

Seafood Fradiavolo

Agnello

Fettuccine Alfredo

Uncategorised

Antipasto della Casa

Ravioli Ripini con Aragosta

Costata di Vitello

Polipo alla Griglia con Finocchio

ANTIPASTI

Zuppa del Giorno$14.00

Calamari Fritto$17.00

Pasta e Fagioli alla Napolitano$14.00

Bruschetta con Funghi Salvaggi$14.00

Sauté Di Cozze e Vongole$19.00

Mozzarella Carozella$15.00

Gamberi Limoncello$19.00

Prosciutto Di Parma e Burrata$19.00

Portobello alla Griglia$18.00

Caprese$16.00

Polipo alla Griglia con Finocchio$19.00

Cocktail di Gamberi$18.00

Rollatini Di Melanzane$12.00

Antipasto della Casa$24.00

INSALATE

La Classica Di Cesare$14.00

Mesculin Insalata$14.00

Baby Spinach Insalata$14.00

PASTA

Orecchetti con Salsicca e Broccoli de Rabé$26.00

Papardelli Bolognese Alla Magia$28.00

Linguini alla Vongole$30.00

Penne con Pollo e Broccoli$28.00

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$25.00

Fettuccine Alfredo$25.00

Ravioli Ripini can Aragosta$34.00

Gnocchi con Spezzatino di Vitello$32.00

Linguini con Calamari e Gamberi$34.00

Linguini Fradiavolo con Capesanti e Gamberi$34.00

Fusilli con Gamberi$32.00

Risotto alla Riccardo$28.00

Risotto con Frutti di Mare$36.00

SPECIALITA DELLA CASA

Piccata$28.00

Tre Tipo di Parmigiano$26.00

Salmone alla Griglia$28.00

Agnello$40.00

Gamberi Madeira alla Riccardo$36.00

Costata di Vitello$44.00

Swordfish Puttanesca$38.00

Scallopini di Vitello$34.00

Maiale$29.00

Pollo Exquisito$32.00

Haddock$29.00

Bistecca Di Manzo$44.00

Seafood Fradiavolo$44.00

CONTORNI

Broccoli Rabe$11.00

Fresh Spinach$11.00

Fresh Broccoli$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Riccardo's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Riccardo's restaurant rated?

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