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Isabella, Boston, MA

Isabella

4.6
4.6
733 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
We are open every day,on freedom trail,next to Paul Revere house.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 227-7300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chris
  • Catering
    We do catering
  • Private party facilities
    We do private events for large parties,for details you can call the restaurant
  • Area
    North End
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 733 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled in Boston's North End, Isabella offers a cozy, intimate setting with "outstanding service" and "amazing food." The menu features authentic Italian dishes, highly praised for their quality and taste. Although the space is small, it adds to the restaurant's charm. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

733 Reviews
  1. Bruce

    New York City

    49 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was quite good. Service was rushed and an appetizer order was missed. Server wanted to clear plates even as we were still eating from them. Overall, although we had a 7:30 reservation, the impression given was that we needed to rush to dine.

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  2. Diane

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our experience was wonderful. We had great service and the food was delicious—fresh and flavorful. The place was smaller than I expected, the seating all along 2 narrow walls. So it wasn’t quiet; it was a little hard to hear each other. But the food and service was excellent.

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  3. Eliot

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was ok. We were there 50 minutes and asked to leave because others were waiting for a table. Totally inappropriate. Sent a note to restaurant and never heard back.

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  4. Felix

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly phenomenal - best Italian food on the east coast

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  5. Dwayne

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and awesome service. Nice spot for dinner and date night.

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  6. Andy

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service was outstanding. The curb appeal of the restaurant is amazing with the red awning and lighting at night but the interior ambiance does not share the same warmth.

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  7. Peter

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had problems finding parking and starting our order, and the staff were so understanding and patient. They didn't rush us at all. The food was all delicious, especially the appetizer Italian sausage. We had a lovely evening there!

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  8. Mendy

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite Italian restaurant to visit when we go to Boston! Superb every time!

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  9. Alexis

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made a reservation for 7 people at Isabella on a Saturday night for my son's 18th birthday celebration. We had a wonderful time. The restaurant was bustling which we enjoy, and it felt warm and inviting on a chilly November evening. We were seated and received an introduction to our waitstaff promptly. Drinks followed very soon after. The food coming out of kitchen looked and smelled amazing. My table ordered a few appetizers consisting of scallops and fried calamari. I have to say the entire table raved over the scallops and how perfectly they were seared. We were talking about them the next morning! They tasted sweet and probably the best I have had in a while (I eat them frequently). The fried calamari was fresh, crispy and light (not oily). Needless to say, there were no leftovers from the appetizers. Our entrees arrived in a well-timed manner after the appetizers were cleared and they were outstanding. I ordered the chicken marsala and it was delicious. Everything was flavorful and cooked perfected. My friend across from me ordered the chicken piccata and was also extremely satisfied. My son ordered the tagliatelle bolognese and he was very happy about it. I can't recall what everyone else further down the table had, but the entire table was all smiles. Portions were decent size, we all took food home for lunch the next day. We were offered dessert but everyone was too full! Next time I will be trying dessert for sure. I paid the check for the entire table as it was my son's birthday - and I have to say for the high-quality experience, food, and service that we received the check was not as large as I anticipated (especially as this was Boston and again, a party of 7). I can't wait to go back and sample more of this menu. I also loved the cozy atmosphere. Thank you Isabella for a great night! A dinner my son will remember.

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  10. Judith

    New York City

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Small but a great experience. Food was great and a terrific bottle of wine made it even better.

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FAQs

Isabella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-7300.

Isabella is rated 4.6 stars by 733 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Isabella

2 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113-2409

Additional information

  • Area
    North End
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 227-7300
  • Catering
    We do catering
  • Private party facilities
    We do private events for large parties,for details you can call the restaurant
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