Bricco

Name: Bricco
Address: 241 Hanover St., Boston, MA, United States, 02113
Telephone: (617) 248-6800
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

6098 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 105 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Bricco’s star has been rising steadily since restaurateur Frank DePasquale revamped the menu to feature modern interpretations of regional Italian dishes.

Bricco has garnished superlative reviews from food writers in Boston and around the country – Best Guaranteed Meal in the North End and Best Pasta in Boston just two of the most recent accolades.

The talented kitchen team creates “boutique” Italian food, so-called because it is unique, personal and created for a select and sophisticated diner. The food is complemented by an enoteca (wine bar) with an exceptional selection of all-Italian wines.

Bricco also offers a sophisticated late night scene. The chic and energetic bar serves up great one of a kind cocktails as well as brick oven pizza with gourmet toppings such as prosciutto and fresh mozzarella from Italy in addition with appetizer selections.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat 12:00–15:45 Dinner Daily 16:00–23:00 late night Fri, Sat 23:30–02:00
Phone number
(617) 248-6800
Website
http://www.bricco.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Nell Cacciopolli
Private party facilities
The mezzanine level at BRICCO, which overlooks the charm and bustle of the historic North End of Boston, seats 60 people comfortably for dinner. Other Private dining includes a room that accomodates 20 and one that accomodates 32 guest. Private dining at Bricco features custom menus formulated by the same talented chef who oversees the acclaimed restaurant kitchen downstairs, as well as a superb Italian\American wine list.

Location
241 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113
Area
North End
Parking details
None
Public transit
Haymarket and Government Center T stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

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Popular dishes

CaesarUS$14.00
Blue sky bibb lettuce & radicchio, crispy ricotta polpette
CAB Dry Aged Beef CarpaccioUS$24.00
Arugula, parmigiano and truffle essence
BurrataUS$21.00
served with arugula, roasted red peppers and asparagus, aged balsamic
CharcuterieUS$24.00
Prosciutto, Soppressata, Mortadella, Capocollo, bruschetta, olives
OctopusUS$24.00
Dry roasted with ginger & jalapeño crust, purple potato and string bean salad
Mozzarella di Bufala CapreseUS$20.00
Vine-ripe tomatoes & basil pesto
Wellfleet MusselsUS$18.00
Steamed with garlic, caper berries & crostini
Zucchini FlowersUS$20.00
Stuffed with truffled ricotta cheese, tempura grilled vegetables
Soft PolentaUS$19.00
Selection of wild mushrooms & sausage ragù, truffle essence
Frittura MistaUS$22.00
Calamari, scallops, shrimp, pickled jalapeño, fried onion strings and tartar dip
Local Bay OystersUS$22.00
On half shell with cocktail sauce & champagne mignonette
Eggplant BakeUS$18.00
Layered with bufala mozzarella, tomato coulis, eggplant pellini
Crudo di TonnoUS$22.00
Spice encrusted and seared rare, farro crackers and trio of dips
Jumbo Shrimp ScampiUS$24.00
Seared with lemon, cherry tomatoes and potato gratin
Insalata MistaUS$15.00
Passion fruit purée, roasted pears, parmigiano cheese crostini & spicy pecans
MeatballsUS$20.00
Boston's best from Certified Angus Beef, served with fresh ricotta & crostini

Bricco's Artisanal Pasta

Chittarine con PolpetteUS$28.00
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, meatball & shaved parmigiana
Ricotta PillowsUS$29.00
Dressed with truffle butter, wild mushrooms, gnudi di ricotta garnish
Pappardelle al CinghialeUS$32.00
Wild boar braised in red wine with porcini mushrooms
Agnollotti al PlinUS$32.00
Braised veal and beef stuffing with ricotta, spinach, truffle sauce
Garganelli AmatricianaUS$28.00
Niman Ranch pancetta, spicy colino tomato, pecorino romano
Tortelli PumpkinUS$29.00
Amaretti & honey, sage butter, root vegetables, ricotta salata
Gnocchetti SorrentinaUS$28.00
Baked with bufala mozzarella, tomatoes, basil
Farfalle TartufateUS$34.00
Lobster meat, fava beans, pancetta, black truffle, lobster fumé
RisottoUS$0.00
Chef's daily special
- MarketUS$0.00

Secondi

7-Spice Murray's Brick ChickenUS$36.00
7-Spice marinated half chicken roasted "under the brick", Swiss chard & double mashed potatoes
Atlantic King SalmonUS$36.00
Roasted fennel & shallots, white beans puree
Chilean Sea Bass in AgrodolceUS$52.00
Baby bok choy, herbed potato gallette, carrot fondue
Mallard Duck DuettoUS$46.00
Confit leg, seared breast, roasted yams, spicy mango & frisée greens, sweet & sour soy sauce
Veal Ossobuco, Marcho FarmsUS$46.00
Traditional saffron risotto, sautéed spinach
Sam Adam's Braised Pork ShankUS$44.00
Slowly braised, arborio cacio e pepe risotto, shaved truffle
Bricco's BrodettoUS$58.00
Half lobster, shrimp, swordfish, monkfish, calamari, wellfleet clams and mussels, colino tomatoes, fish fumet, grilled asparagus & bruschette
Rare-Seared Ahi TunaUS$42.00
Black & white sesame seed encrusted, japanese eggplant marinated with white wine vinaigrette, roasted red peppers, snow peas, spinach, black olives, ginger soy dip
Veal ValdostanaUS$64.00
Fontina & pancetta stuffed veal chop, Yukon Gold potato twice baked with oyster mushrooms
Braised Beef Short RibsUS$41.00
Creamy parmigiano polenta, roasted chestnuts, red wine reduction, sweet italian glaze

What 6,098 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bricco delights with "outstanding food" and a "fantastic atmosphere," offering a cozy and lively setting in the North End. Patrons praise the "amazing" pasta and "excellent" service, especially from standout servers like Josh and Vinnie. Though occasionally crowded, the "authentic Italian experience" and "excellent espresso martinis" make it a must-visit.

6,098 Reviews

K
Kaitlyn
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was able to get a last minute reservation and glad we did! Had the special of short rib raviolis, and would get again. Tables are definitely close together, but to be expected. Definitely would come back!
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Marco
Indiana
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Not a good experience. Generic food and average service
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K
Katherine
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing service on busy Valentine's Day! Our server paced our orders perfectly. Excellent cocktails. Lovely Caesar salad and shrimp scampi for starters. Our server checked on us often and bus staff were on top of clearing at just the right time. Tables are very small and crowd easily! Barely any elbow room. ( Our only nit pick) Delicious boar ragu over parpadelle and a likewise veal/ braised beef stuffed pasta were al dente and beautifully presented. Huge wine list. We split a pistachio semifreddo- we were stuffed and happy!
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Jennifer
Greater Boston
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was mediocre. Shrimp overcooked, red sauce so-so, tiramisu tasted like burnt expresso. And very pricey for average food.
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S
Sean
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was good tasing food and service was good, but very over priced and small portions. Only got 3 meatballs for $20, 2 zucchini flowers for $20, and main meal was the braised short rib ravioli which only included 4 of them for $32. Food tasted good but their portions were very small and over priced, ended up getting more food elsewhere after dining.
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Haley
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Bricco so much! Always a go to and the food is exceptional, so are the drinks, ask for Glenn!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food and service was outstanding, but we were seated at a table next to the bar and couldn’t even hear ourselves talk. Noise level was through the roof. Kind of ruined our experience.
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J
Jennifer
Greater Boston
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I ordered a bottle of wine and the waiter brought a different bottle - more expensive, of course, without telling me any reason why. Surprisingly, the waiter also confusingly upsold the daily special risotto dish then immediately stated that he would not recommend it saying, “it wasn’t worth the time.” The food was OK, a fellow diner’s steak was over cooked, but everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals. In general the service was slow, we had to prompt the waiter several times - first to order drinks then, food, and so on.
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Lorraine
VIP
Greater Boston
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Got together with some women I hadn’t seen in years. The food was delicious! Everyone loved their meal. The service was excellent, attentive but not in your face. I know many of the restaurants in NE have a 90 min table policy but even on a Saturday late afternoon we were allowed to stay almost 2 hours and eat and drink and catch up it was a lovely afternoon. I would definitely go back. Just disappointed that I did not try the signature espresso martini. Next time …
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Giuseppe
VIP
New York City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent. Wine options have improved. Espresso martini felt light. Service was good
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FAQs

Bricco does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Bricco is rated 4.6 stars by 6098 OpenTable diners.

Bricco 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.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 105 times today

Order delivery or takeout

241 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Area
North End
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat 12:00–15:45 Dinner Daily 16:00–23:00 late night Fri, Sat 23:30–02:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Haymarket and Government Center T stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nell Cacciopolli
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

Website
http://www.bricco.com/
Phone number
(617) 248-6800
Private party facilities
The mezzanine level at BRICCO, which overlooks the charm and bustle of the historic North End of Boston, seats 60 people comfortably for dinner. Other Private dining includes a room that accomodates 20 and one that accomodates 32 guest. Private dining at Bricco features custom menus formulated by the same talented chef who oversees the acclaimed restaurant kitchen downstairs, as well as a superb Italian\American wine list.

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Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Bricco

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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

Gift card

Octopus

Blueberry Cheesecake

Pappardelle al Cinghiale

Signature Appetizers

CaesarUS$14.00

CAB Dry Aged Beef CarpaccioUS$24.00

BurrataUS$21.00

CharcuterieUS$24.00

OctopusUS$24.00

Mozzarella di Bufala CapreseUS$20.00

Wellfleet MusselsUS$18.00

Zucchini FlowersUS$20.00

Soft PolentaUS$19.00

Frittura MistaUS$22.00

Local Bay OystersUS$22.00

Eggplant BakeUS$18.00

Crudo di TonnoUS$22.00

Jumbo Shrimp ScampiUS$24.00

Insalata MistaUS$15.00

MeatballsUS$20.00

Bricco's Artisanal Pasta

Chittarine con PolpetteUS$28.00

Ricotta PillowsUS$29.00

Pappardelle al CinghialeUS$32.00

Agnollotti al PlinUS$32.00

Garganelli AmatricianaUS$28.00

Tortelli PumpkinUS$29.00

Gnocchetti SorrentinaUS$28.00

Farfalle TartufateUS$34.00

RisottoUS$0.00

Secondi

7-Spice Murray's Brick ChickenUS$36.00

Atlantic King SalmonUS$36.00

Chilean Sea Bass in AgrodolceUS$52.00

Mallard Duck DuettoUS$46.00

Veal Ossobuco, Marcho FarmsUS$46.00

Sam Adam's Braised Pork ShankUS$44.00

Bricco's BrodettoUS$58.00

Rare-Seared Ahi TunaUS$42.00

Veal ValdostanaUS$64.00

Braised Beef Short RibsUS$41.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bricco offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bricco restaurant rated?

Does Bricco offer gift cards?

Is Bricco currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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