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Ristorante Saraceno, Boston, MA

Ristorante Saraceno

4.5
4.5
1555 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Born out of our love of fine wines and traditional food, Ristorante Saraceno Italian/Napoletana style cuisine has become the premiere location for fine dining in Boston’s Historic North End. After traveling the Italian regions and sampling different cuisines, we decided to make our way back home and bring Napoli’s best to Boston. Our biggest challenge was finding the right, high-quality ingredients for the dishes we wanted to serve. We are dedicated to offering only the finest and freshest foods. We have also taken great care in assembling a team of only the best chefs and experienced kitchen and dining staff. Come and taste the experience yourself.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily: 11:30am - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 227-5353
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joe Catinella
  • Catering
    No
  • Private party facilities
    Please call us at (617) 227-5888 for more information.We do have private rooms for large events
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Cross street
    Hanover Street
  • Parking details
    We gladly offer our customers parking validation for up to three hours. We also have valet parking outside of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The closest train stations to us are Haymarket, Aquarium, and North Station. We are approximately half a mile from each of these stops.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

What 1,555 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ristorante Saraceno is a North End gem with "amazing service" and "incredible food." Known for its authentic Italian atmosphere, it offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "wonderful ambiance." The attentive staff and occasional live music enhance its charm, making every visit memorable.

1,555 Reviews
  1. Colleen

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very lovely and unique rooms, food and service nicely done

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  2. David

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very old money beautiful atmosphere, staff was so sweet and very good food would love to come again <3

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  3. Mayra

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, love everything about this place from the ambience to every bite. The customer service is amazing!!

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  4. Shannon

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my boyfriend were in Boston for the weekend and had a wonderful time eating at Ristorante Saraceno! The food was delicious, and our waiter was extremely personable and kind - not to mention the best espresso martini ever. We ate on the second floor, which had a quiet and romantic ambience. Don't be late for your reservation though! We ran about 5 minutes behind and were greeted with a little bit of an attitude (but I'm from Boston, and that's just Italian etiquette for you haha). Overall, I highly recommend for a date night in the North End.

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  5. Ryan

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was extremely poor and our waitress was fairly rude to us. The food was very greasy and the shrimp in my pasta dish was not seasoned and undercooked. Definitely would not come back.

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  6. Matt

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal!!! Frank is an amazing host!

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  7. ernie

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Horrible……don’t plan your night unless you want to wait in the cold until 9:00pm for your 7:30pm

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  8. Abi

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious but cocktails were undrinkable.

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  9. Joline

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was packed! What we didn’t realize was that there was an entire basement with additional seating. The layout was interesting but we enjoyed the authentic vibe. This is where the sweet host seated us. The entire staff was attentive and friendly, quick to deliver water and bread. The food was good and we enjoyed the dining experience. Ordered lasagna, gamberi scampi and fettuccine alfredo.

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  10. Grace

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Less intimate than I thought, although the restaurant gave me a cozy, personal feeling which I enjoyed! Service was good and the food was absolutely phenomenal.

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FAQs

Ristorante Saraceno offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-5353.

Ristorante Saraceno is rated 4.5 stars by 1555 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 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ristorante Saraceno

286 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hanover Street
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Hours of operation
    Daily: 11:30am - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We gladly offer our customers parking validation for up to three hours. We also have valet parking outside of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The closest train stations to us are Haymarket, Aquarium, and North Station. We are approximately half a mile from each of these stops.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Catinella
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 227-5353
  • Catering
    No
  • Private party facilities
    Please call us at (617) 227-5888 for more information.We do have private rooms for large events
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