3 Best Italian Restaurants in Boston, MA

An absolute delight! Every bite was pure indulgence, rich, velvety, and bursting with authentic Italian flavors. The perfect balance of freshness and decadence made this dish truly unforgettable. A must-try for anyone who appreciates fine Italian cuisine! The osso buco here is simply outstanding! Slow braised to perfection, the meat is incredibly tender, falling off the bone with the slightest touch. But the real star? The luscious bone marrow; silky, decadent, and absolutely irresistible, paired with creamy saffron risotto, this dish is the ultimate Italian indulgence. To top it off, the waiter Antonio is such a sweet and welcoming guy, making the dining experience even more special. A must visit.

Just had an excellent dinner here!! The handmade pastas were clearly the best part. I loved the lasagna as well as the spaghetti carbonara. Pastas were cooked perfectly and just no complaints about either of them. Didn’t care much for the bread or the salad though—could have used more peaches.

Excellent food and service. Definitely worth the visit when in Boston. Reservations recommended even on a weeknight. The meatball appetizer was incredible. The house lasagna was wonderful and the ossobuco alla Milanese is a must. Parking is tight and use Uber or Lyft especially in the winter.

Our family visited the North End for spring break and had the pleasure of dining at Bricco last Saturday evening. The food, ambiance, wine, cocktails and desserts were absolutely delicious! However, the best part of our evening was definitely the exceptional service we received from our server, Wolmar! From start to finish we were wowed by his food and drink recommendations, personal attentiveness, fantastic personality and overall superior service. What a gem! He made our experience at Bricco unforgettable and because of him, we will definitely be back! Thank you, Wolmar for treating our family like your family.

I’ve been a fan of the North End for 25 years. This was our first experience dining at Bricco. We enjoyed a wonderful evening of superb service from Alexa. Her wine and food suggestions were excellent. Our entrees were the Fettuccine Carbonara and 7-Spice Brick Chicken, both absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is North End cozy. Definitely worth a return visit.

We came in a few weeks ago and had a great night. The octopus was especially excellent, our server Wolmar brought me great wines and the atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for on a date night out. We never felt rushed despite a very full restaurant and capped it off with a 10/10 expresso martini.