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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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  • 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
  • Website
    http://luciaboston.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113
  • 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

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Menu

    ANTIPASTI Appetizer

    • BruschetteUS$12.00

      Country bread topped with your choice of- tomato, Mozzarella and fresh basil or sautéed wild mushrooms

      • Antipasto NostranoUS$23.00

        Prosciutto, Sopressata, Provolone, seasonal marinated vegetables

        • CalamariUS$17.00

          Fried calamari served with marinara dipping sauce

          • ScampiUS$19.00

            Shrimp sautéed with butter, garlic and white wine. Served over crostini

            • CapreseUS$17.00

              Ripe tomato, Mozzarella di Bufula, fresh basil, aged Balsamic vinegar sprinkled with sea salt and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

              • CozzeUS$17.00

                Native mussels sautéed with fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil and white wine. Served with crostini

                • CarrozzaUS$16.00

                  Lightly breaded, pan-fried Mozzarella stuffed with Prosciutto. Served with marinara sauce

                  INSALATE Salad

                  • Insalata MistaUS$9.00

                    Seasonal greens, tomato, red onion and Lucia's famous house salad dressing

                    • Insalata LuciaUS$17.00

                      Mix of garden fresh greens, radicchio, arugula, romaine, endive, grape tomatoes and pecorino with bits of imported dry salami and our Lucia house salad dressing

                      • CesareUS$13.00

                        Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & shaved Parmigiano cheese

                        ZUPPE & MINESTRE Soups

                        • Zuppe del GiornoUS$11.00

                          Prepared fresh daily with market fresh ingredients

                          • Minestra di FagioliUS$9.00

                            Rustic country soup made from the stock of Prosciutto, beans and pasta

                            PASTASCIUTTE Pasta

                            • Scaloppine AbruzzeseUS$25.00

                              Veal and chicken sautéed with butter, white wine, broccoli and cheese, pan tossed with penne rigate

                              • Quattro FormaggiUS$21.00

                                Pappardelle in a rich cheese sauce of Romano, Mozzarella, Bel Paese and Parmigiano

                                • Brigante di PenneUS$20.00

                                  Penne rigate in a light cream, vodka and tomato sauce

                                  • CarbonaraUS$26.00

                                    Spaghetti with bacon, onion, egg yolk, grated Grano Padano

                                    • Gnocchi AbruzzeseUS$22.00

                                      Served with tomato sauce, fresh basil, Pecorino

                                      • MaielandoUS$26.00

                                        Potato Gnocchi in a cream sauce with Bel Paese and Pecorino cheeses and crema di tartufo nero

                                        • Pappardelle BologneseUS$24.00

                                          Pappardelle in San Marzano tomato sauce with ground meat

                                          • Maccheroni AmatricianaUS$26.00

                                            House made spaghetti chitarra with pancetta, pecorino, red pepper flakes, onion and crushed tomato sauce

                                            • Gnocchi SpezzatinoUS$26.00

                                              Gnocchi sautéed with capers, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and veal

                                              • Lasagna LuciaUS$23.00

                                                Nonna Lucia's recipe, fresh pasta layered with egg, ground veal, Mozzarella & tomato sauce

                                                • Mare e MonteUS$24.00

                                                  Linguine with clams from the sea and mushrooms from the mountains in a rich tomato sauce

                                                  • Tortellini PestoUS$22.00

                                                    Tortellini, fresh pesto with pine nuts, basil, Parmigiano & extra virgin olive oil

                                                    • AmmazzafameUS$24.00

                                                      A specialty of the house! Penne rigate, Porcini mushrooms, sausage, broccoli, sun-dried tomato and capers

                                                      • Chitarra al TartufoUS$29.00

                                                        Abruzzese Chitarra-cut pasta with wild mushrooms, sausage with white truffle oil

                                                        • TricoloreUS$39.00

                                                          A Lucia Classic! Abruzzese Chitarra pasta in our homemade tomato sauce, tortellini in a cream sauce & gnocchi sautéed in our fresh pesto sauce, arranged in the tricolors of the Italian flag! Serves two people

                                                          • Melanzane ParmigianaUS$20.00

                                                            Baked eggplant layered with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

                                                            POLLO Chicken

                                                            • Pollo LuciaUS$27.00

                                                              Boneless chicken breast sautéed with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a light lemon sauce

                                                              • Pollo MarsalaUS$26.00

                                                                Chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce. Served with linguine

                                                                • SaggittarioUS$26.00

                                                                  Boneless chicken, asparagus, olives, artichoke, anchovy and roasted tomato. Served with a house salad

                                                                  • Pollo FrancescoUS$27.00

                                                                    Boneless chicken breast topped with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, spicy marinara sauce, fresh mushrooms and black olives

                                                                    • Pollo FocacciaUS$27.00

                                                                      Boneless chicken breast topped with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, fried artichokes, white wine sauce

                                                                      • Pollo ParmigianaUS$24.00

                                                                        Baked chicken cutlet topped with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

                                                                        ALLA GRIGLIA From the Grill

                                                                        • Lombata di ManzoUS$39.00

                                                                          Grilled New York Sirloin. Served with broccoli

                                                                          • Bistecca alla ArrabiataUS$44.00

                                                                            Grilled New York Sirloin steak topped with a spicy marinara sauce, mushrooms, capers, anchovies & olives

                                                                            • Pollo alla GrigliaUS$26.00

                                                                              Grilled chicken breast, lightly seasoned, served over a salad of mixed greens

                                                                              VITELLO Veal

                                                                              • SaltimboccaUS$29.00

                                                                                Veal layered with Prosciutto, Mozzarella and mushrooms sautéed in a light white sauce

                                                                                • BraciolettineUS$32.00

                                                                                  Prepared either alla Limone, veal rolled and stuffed with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, mushrooms and citrus white wine -or- alla Calabrese, veal rolled and stuffed with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, peppers, mushrooms, onions in a spicy pomodoro sauce

                                                                                  • Vitello MarsalaUS$29.00

                                                                                    Veal, sautéed mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce. Served with linguine

                                                                                    • Vitello ParmigianaUS$28.00

                                                                                      Breaded veal cutlet topped with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

                                                                                      • CarrozzellaUS$31.00

                                                                                        Veal topped with Mozzarella, fried sage in a white wine sauce

                                                                                        FRUTTi DI MARE From the Sea

                                                                                        • Marco PoloUS$46.00

                                                                                          Fresh from the market, shrimp, clams, mussels, filet of sole, calamari and scallops in a light marinara sauce. Served over pappardelle

                                                                                          • Scampi FrancavilleseUS$29.00

                                                                                            Shrimp sautéed with butter and garlic in a white wine sauce. Served over linguine

                                                                                            • SalmoneUS$33.00

                                                                                              Fresh salmon marinated and grilled. Served with Italian white bean salad and asparagus

                                                                                              • Sogliola PescareseUS$29.00

                                                                                                Fresh filet of sole, dipped in egg and fried with fresh lemon and limoncello. Served with asparagus

                                                                                                • Guazzetto di MareUS$38.00

                                                                                                  A specialty of the house! Calamari, imported baby clams, fresh shrimp and filet of sole in a rich tomato sauce over pappardelle pasta

                                                                                                  • Cozze e Gamberi CacciatoreUS$28.00

                                                                                                    Fresh mussels and& shrimp with mushrooms, peppers & sweet white onions

                                                                                                    • Calamari PirataUS$27.00

                                                                                                      Calamari sautéed in tomato sauce with capers, olives, sun-dried tomato served over linguine

                                                                                                      Last updated: 28 February 2025

                                                                                                      What 3,389 people are saying

                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

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                                                                                                      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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                                                                                                      Lucia Ristorante is rated 4.3 stars by 3389 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                                      19:00
                                                                                                      Booked 79 times today

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                                                                                                      Google Map for Lucia Ristorante

                                                                                                      415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

                                                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                                                      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
                                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                                        http://luciaboston.com/
                                                                                                      • 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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