Monica's Trattoria

4.6 (1905)

$31 to $50

Italian

67 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113

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2 people

May 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Lively

Monica's Trattoria is a true hidden gem, located in the heart of Boston's Historical North End. At the corner of Prince and Salem Street, you will find this cozy candlelit dining room with a full-bar, beautiful brick walls, and a modern twist. Enjoy authentic Italian style cooking featuring our fresh homemade pastas or stop by the bar & sip on our signature Espresso Martini. As the brothers say, "If you are what you eat, only eat delicious."

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 720-5472
Website
https://monicastrattoriaboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
67 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Salem
Parking details
Area Garage Parking: Commercial St., Cooper St., Causeway St.
Public transit
HaymarketNorth Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Antipasto Affettato
Elegant assortment of Italian meats & cheeses
Bruschetta Burrata
Grilled Monica's bread topped with roasted tomato, sautéed baby spinach & fresh imported burrata
Involtini di Formaggio
Baked provolone wrapped in thinly sliced prosciutto with roasted red peppers
Polpette di Manzo
Beef meatballs in a San Marzano tomato sauce topped with fresh ricotta cheese & basil
Cozze al Vino Bianco
Spanish onion, mussels, garlic, parsley, crushed peppercini & white wine

Insalata

Caprese
Imported Buffalo Mozzarella, heirloom tomato, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar glaze
Insalata alla Cesare
Romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, rustic bread croutons & homemade caesar dressing

Entree

Parmigiana alla Vodka
Breaded chicken cutlet in a spicy pink vodka sauce, topped with fresh & smoked mozzarella over homemade penne
Scampi alla Fungi
Sautéed shrimp, shiitake & cremini mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, white wine & splash of fresh cream over homemade fettuccine
Cotoletta di Pollo
Monica's famous chicken cutlet served with truffle fries tossed in parmesan cheese
Ravioli alla Sorrentina
Baked homemade four cheese stuffed ravioli in a San Marzano tomato basil sauce with fresh buffalo mozzarella
Bistecca Alfredo
Grilled Monica‘s steak tips served over homemade fettuccine with fresh cream, butter & parmesan sauce
Fusilli alla Pesto
Homemade fusilli with a classic Italian basil pesto & a splash of cream
Cozze con Spaghetti
New England mussels in a San Marzano tomato sauce with white wine, garlic & parsley over homemade spaghetti
Spaghetti alla Vongole
Little neck clams in a white wine sauce with fresh parsley, garlic & extra virgin olive oil over homemade spaghetti
Salsiccia Toscana
A slow cooked savory Italian sausage, Roma plum tomato, bell pepper, onion & fresh basil sauce over homemade potato gnocchi
Pappardelle Bolognese
Wide ribbon pasta in a meat ragú, bolgona style, topped with fresh ricotta cheese
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Homemade spaghetti, Italian pancetta (cooked ham), egg & Romano cheese
Pasta alla Rapini
Homemade pasta shells, shrimp, garlic, olive oil & broccoli rabe

What 1,905 people are saying

Monica's Trattoria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Monica's Trattoria in Boston's North End offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing food" and "great service." The rustic Italian menu impresses with "outstanding" dishes and friendly staff. While some mention slow service and limited dessert options, most reviewers praise the "perfectly cooked" meals and "creative flavors," making it a highly recommended spot.

1,905 Reviews

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Deborah VIP
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding, as always. The service was excellent as well, especially Nicole drinks were also delicious. I’ve been coming here for years and will continue to come back whenever I can.
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michael
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything at Monica's was terrific the food waitress and ambience all terrific.Thedesert menu was not good and the noise from the bar was outrageous. The people at the bar area were loud and obnoxious they obviously had to much to drink would have to change for me to return.Too bad the restaurant is great
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Diana
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Atmosphere was great, food was good, staff were very friendly. My only complaint is that we had a 6:30 reservation and did not get seated until 7:15. And, it would have been longer but another party cancelled. They were very apologetic but felt they could have at least offered dessert on the house.
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Kyle VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were very good with one exception the dessert (tiramisu) was lackluster which seems like a layup for a well known spot in the North End.
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Miranda
Kansas City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! So many different flavors and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Not to mention the bruschetta - delicious!
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George VIP
Philadelphia26 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Only disappointment was very limited dessert choices and no decaf coffee. But definitely would visit again.
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AnnG
Tampa2 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Slow service. Bruschetta was yummy and very filling. My meal was ok and heavy on cream. I don’t think I would go back.
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steven
San Antonio5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rustic Italian at its finest. The menu is simple and the food is amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Have dined here several times and have never been disappointed. The quality of the food is always excellent and fairly priced for the portion size they offer. One of Monica’s great qualities is its friendly service. The wait staff is very attentive and can provide wine recommendations upon request. Kitchen service is generally quick even when the restaurant is busy and have never had anything cooked incorrectly. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant when visiting the North End. Will definitely be back.
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Kerriann
Fort Lauderdale1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
1st time dining here and at the suggestion of a friend had tge parmigiana alla vodka...has spice but was the most tender perfectly cooked chicken parm I've ever had. Everything from appetizer to dessert to wine selections was fantastic. Highly recommend.
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FAQs

Monica's Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 720-5472.

Monica's Trattoria is rated 4.6 stars by 1905 OpenTable diners.

Monica's Trattoria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

67 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross street
Salem
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Area Garage Parking: Commercial St., Cooper St., Causeway St.
Public transit
HaymarketNorth Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://monicastrattoriaboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 720-5472

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Monica's Trattoria

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About this restaurant

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Pappardelle Bolognese

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Linguine ai Gamberi

Antipasti

Antipasto Affettato

Bruschetta Burrata

Involtini di Formaggio

Polpette di Manzo

Cozze al Vino Bianco

Insalata

Caprese

Insalata alla Cesare

Entree

Parmigiana alla Vodka

Scampi alla Fungi

Cotoletta di Pollo

Ravioli alla Sorrentina

Bistecca Alfredo

Fusilli alla Pesto

Cozze con Spaghetti

Spaghetti alla Vongole

Salsiccia Toscana

Pappardelle Bolognese

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Pasta alla Rapini

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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