Ristorante Saraceno

4.5

1541 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://www.saracenos.com/
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

Location
286 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113
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

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Popular dishes

Cozze e Vongole$19.99
PEI mussels and New England clams sautéed in garlic, oregano and bay leaves in a red or white sauce
Vongole al Forno$14.99
Clams baked with signature stuffing topped with silvers of Italian bacon
Antipasto all'Italiana$16.99
Thinly sliced prosciutto, soppressata and artisanal provolone cheese studded with artichoke hearts, olives then drizzled with imported olive oil
- Imported Anchovies Available$2.00
Funghi Trifolati$12.99
Mushrooms sautéed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Antipasto di Mare della Casa$20.99
Calamari and octopus salad dressed with imported olive oil, balsamic vinegar and kalamata olive garnish
Zuppa di Cozze della Casa$14.99
Black mussels house style poached in a white wine sauce or red sauce with fine herbs
Funghi Ripieni$14.99
Mushrooms stuffed with Italian sweet sausage, herbed breadcrumbs and sherry wine sauce
Lumache alla Parigina$14.99
Escargots bourguignonne
Prosciutto e Melone$12.99
Parma ham thinly sliced with seasonal melon
Pasta e Fagioli$12.99
Savory pasta and bean soup
Frittura di Calamari$19.95
Fried calamari served with marinara dipping sauce

Insalate (Salads)

Insalata Caprese$15.99
Red ripe tomatoes with fresh mozzarella slices
Insalata della Casa$9.99
House salad
Insalata Primavera$8.99
Tomatoes and oregano with seasoned vinaigrette
Insalata alla Cesare
Crisp romaine hearts tossed in a classic Caesar dressing cheese and savory croutons
- For Two$14.99
- For One$9.99
- Imported Anchovies Available$2.00

Paste & Risotti (Pasta and Rice Dishes)

Lasagna al Forno della Casa$22.99
Creamy ricotta, parmigiano and romano cheeses layered with ribbons of pasta, ground beef and traditional Bolognese sauce then baked to perfection
Tortellini ai Formaggi$22.99
Tossed in a light pink vodka sauce
Spaghetti all'Amatriciana$19.99
Spaghetti with richly flavored tomato-onion-Italian bacon sauce and sharp parmigiano cheese
Spaghetti alla Carbonara$19.99
Spaghetti with a silky sauce of eggs, parmigiano cheese, pancetta and white wine
Ravioli al Formaggio$19.99
Ricotta ravioli served with your choice of house marinara or traditional bolognese sauce
Spaghetti alle Vongole$24.99
Spaghetti al dente, a medley of New England and imported clams tossed with oregano, parsley and garlic in a red or white sauce
Fettuccine Bolognese$22.99
Fettuccine with traditional veal, beef and pork based tomato sauce
Gnocchi alla Napoletana$18.99
Potato pasta pillows with light marinara and melted mozzarella
Rigatoni all'Arrabbiata$18.99
Rigatoni with spiced tomato or white sauce
Fettuccine all'Alfredo$22.99
Fettuccine al dente tossed with cream, egg yolk and imported Italian cheese
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare$29.99
Linguine al dente smothered with succulent shrimp and scallops, tender calamari, PEI mussels and New England clams simmered in Saraceno's signature marinara
Risotto alla Pescatora$29.99
Mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp and calamari
Risotto con Funghi$21.99
Mushrooms, saffron and imported romano cheese
Spaghetti Marinara$15.99
Spaghetti with plum tomato sauce seasoned with fine herbs

What 1,541 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
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ristorante Saraceno offers a charming Italian dining experience in Boston's North End. Guests praise the "amazing service," "authentic Italian food," and "friendly staff." With a vibrant atmosphere featuring live music, this restaurant creates memorable dining experiences. While some reviews note variability in service speed, the "delicious" cuisine consistently impresses.

1,541 Reviews

A
Andrea
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food! A true North End gem. This was our fifth time dining here and will definitely be back. Good accommodations for large parties of 6-9 guests.
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Tanya
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely non-fussy restaurant that does its best to deliver value. It's not high end, but solid Italian and affordable with hard working staff.
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Mary Ellen
Greater Boston
103 reviews
vip
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome meal. But very loud. Had to talk loud through the whole meal.
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Vincent
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Like most Italian restaurants in this area , the food is average . Nothing special your basic dishes. Service was very good and place is nice. Gets a little crowded
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Eleanor
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was welcoming and attentive. Food was hot and tasty. We were given bread which was good and service was fast enough, and good portions for the dinner!
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Jim
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food and ambience. The singers were a great touch! Love this place!
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The upstairs dining room was very nice, but we were seated downstairs, literally in the basement. The mood was set to make you feel like you were in Italy, but we could not get past the overall look and musty smell of being in the basement. We went through a maze of rooms and tables before being seated. Personally, my first thought was that this is a fire hazard. The appetizers were delicious, main courses, not so much. The service could have been much better, too. We joked that we were in the forgotten room. Never had water refilled, and our waiter never checked on us after the meal was served. The table next to us had 2 meals that never came, and their waiter never checked on them, so we had our waiter get their waiter for them. The rest of their party had finished before they even received their meals. Maybe we would have had a better experience had we not been in the basement, who knows. Just be prepared that you, too, might end up in the basement instead of the main dining room.
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Amy
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and the service was great! We had a baby with us and they were very good about putting us in an area that was big enough for a stroller.
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Lauren
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic Food and amazing service! We sat be the window on the street level and enjoyed watching the North End vibe.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and incredible food!!! Thank you for everything.
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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 1541 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.saracenos.com/
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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100 Boston / New England Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Ristorante Saraceno

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Boston / New England Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Fettuccine Bolognese

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Antipasti (Appetizers)

Cozze e Vongole$19.99

Vongole al Forno$14.99

Antipasto all'Italiana$16.99

Funghi Trifolati$12.99

Antipasto di Mare della Casa$20.99

Zuppa di Cozze della Casa$14.99

Funghi Ripieni$14.99

Lumache alla Parigina$14.99

Prosciutto e Melone$12.99

Pasta e Fagioli$12.99

Frittura di Calamari$19.95

Insalate (Salads)

Insalata Caprese$15.99

Insalata della Casa$9.99

Insalata Primavera$8.99

Insalata alla Cesare

Paste & Risotti (Pasta and Rice Dishes)

Lasagna al Forno della Casa$22.99

Tortellini ai Formaggi$22.99

Spaghetti all'Amatriciana$19.99

Spaghetti alla Carbonara$19.99

Ravioli al Formaggio$19.99

Spaghetti alle Vongole$24.99

Fettuccine Bolognese$22.99

Gnocchi alla Napoletana$18.99

Rigatoni all'Arrabbiata$18.99

Fettuccine all'Alfredo$22.99

Linguine ai Frutti di Mare$29.99

Risotto alla Pescatora$29.99

Risotto con Funghi$21.99

Spaghetti Marinara$15.99

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Review summary

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