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Lucia Ristorante, Boston, MA

Lucia Ristorante

4.3
4.3
3389 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 79 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Located at the heart of Hanover Street, Lucia Ristorante is an institution in Boston's North End. Opened in 1977, Lucia was the first restaurant to bring authentic Italian cuisine to Boston's oldest neighborhood. We continue to combine traditional Italian favorites with innovative new dishes in our distinctive atmosphere. Ample summertime patio seating is available in the newly bricked courtyard of our neighbor, St. Stephen's Church.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (617) 367-2353
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Filippo Frattaroli
  • Catering
    Any Foods for pick up or drop off
  • Private party facilities
    Two dining rooms that can accomodate up to 70 people each, for any type of event.For parties greater than 8 people, please contact the restaurant for details.
  • Area
    North End
  • Cross Street
    Harris Street
  • Parking details
    We offer valet parking nightly from 4pm to closing
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room

What 3,389 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lucia Ristorante offers a mix of experiences with "delicious food" and a "lovely atmosphere." It's a "cozy" spot perfect for an "authentic Italian experience." While some found service lacking, others praised the "attentive staff." Ideal for date nights and family gatherings, Lucia remains a staple in Boston's North End.

3,389 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and the portions ample. The restaurant is small and can become noisy when crowded. Request a booth to soften the noise level.

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  2. LynnC

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful little restaurant, a great North end find.

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  3. David

    Massachusetts1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    food was average,wait staff was very attentive to our needs. but nothing gave us the wow factor for being in the north end

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  4. Tracey

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. Appetizer- the mozzarella & prosciutto - was delicious. Caesar salad was excellent. Lots of shaved parm. The gnocchi and veal parm were excellent. Their red sauce is top quality. Service is very fast. We had some delicious wine by the glass.

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  5. Annie

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Stale bread mid food loud expensive and smelled like popcorn lol cheap wine

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Juan was outstanding! He made sure to take care of us and made a special day even better celebrating my birthday and our first night out since having a baby.

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  7. Ryan

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice mix between quality italian food and casual family ambiance. Went in expecting more of a fine-ish dining experience, and was delighting to be sat in the basement with checkered tables and Michael Jackson “Beat It” playing; more of our vibe. Impossible to not notice the high quality ingredients. Started with very good calamari. I had the stuffed veal, and my girlfriend had the tricolore. Veal was delicious, same for the pasta and the sauce. Tricolore was advertised as a dish for two, very good but definitely more of a dish for one, maybe two light eaters. Three drinks total, an appetizer, two entrees, and a dessert after tip came to about $185. Definitely more of an occasion destination for me, even with the casual and fun atmosphere

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reserved a birthday dinner for the 4 of us and we couldn’t have been happier with our experience! They took care of us like their own. They truly made our friend celebrating her birthday feel special with every staff member remembering her name throughout the night. A couple of complimentary drinks were a cherry on top!

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  9. Caitlyn

    Columbus1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Overcooked pasta with watery sauce. Good was inedible.

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  10. David

    Connacht1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Read about Lucia in Best of Boston. This place is a food factory. We had a reservation, but it was difficult to get the front door as the hostess stands in the entry way and is surrounded by others waiting for a table. Place is packed with students. Once we were seated and ordered, appetizers came out within five minutes. As we started eating our appetizers, the entrees came out. Not only was there not enough room on the table, but we could not enjoy anything. We were seated, ordered, ate in 45 minutes. And the food was just ok. When I went to get my car from valet, he was no where to be found. Finally the hostess agreed to call him. Never going back and WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 79 times today

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415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

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Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harris Street
  • Area
    North End
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer valet parking nightly from 4pm to closing
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Filippo Frattaroli
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room
  • Phone number
    (617) 367-2353
  • Catering
    Any Foods for pick up or drop off
  • Private party facilities
    Two dining rooms that can accomodate up to 70 people each, for any type of event.For parties greater than 8 people, please contact the restaurant for details.
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