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La Summa, Boston, MA

La Summa

4.7
4.7
643 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A letter from the founder,

From the time I can remember, while I was growing up in this Italian neighborhood, the North End of Boston, my grandmother, Crocefissa Barbara Summa, was a great influence in my life.
It was at her dinner table that I learned of friendship and love, and by her side I discovered the art of Italian cooking. I learned it all begins with the best ingredients to bring out the simplicity of flavors of Sicilian cuisine as well as the many various regions throughout Italy. It pleases me that you selected to dine at La Summa. I know that your experience will be warm and pleasant, with culinary pleasures. - Barbara Summa Sullivan ( JULY 3, 1940 – SEPTEMBER 16, 2022)

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Sun 16:30–21:30 Thu, Fri 16:30–22:00 Sat 16:30–22:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is limited. Lewis Wharf and Sargent's Wharf, outdoor parking lots are located at the end of our street on Congress street. 3 minute walk to our restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 643 people are saying

La Summa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Summa is a charming Italian gem nestled away from Hanover Street's hustle. Guests rave about its "authentic Italian food excellently prepared" and "wonderful service." The cozy atmosphere is perfect for date nights or special occasions. With "reasonable prices" and "delicious" dishes like chicken parm and gnocchi, it's a must-visit in Boston's North End.

643 Reviews
  1. Lolo

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband loves classic Italian fare and in researching reviews I decided upon La Summa for his birthday trip to Boston. We shared the meatballs tagliatelle w/marinara and the chicken parmigiana tagliatelle w/marinara. The meatballs were tender and flavorful, the noodles fresh, and the chicken was succulent and delicious with an exceptional red sauce! Due to the exceptional food and service, we ranked it as one of our top dining experiences ever!

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  2. Sendi VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hyden Gem!!! Great dinner and service. Prices are very reasonable. As soon as you step in can tell there is home cooking going on!

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  3. Nancy

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always wonderful. Wait staff can't do enough for you. This is my go to restaurant in the North End.

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  4. Naomi

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite quaint romantic Staff wasn’t annoying asking if things are ok or trying to fill you water.

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  5. Nicholas

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Gold standard for Italian Cuisine. My faith in North End dinning has been restored. La Summa is a gem!

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  6. Tom

    Greater Boston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent food, great selection of wines, very friendly and attentive servers, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. La Summa is a wonderful restaurant!

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  7. Ken

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just returned from a wonderful dinner at La Summa, and will certainly be making a return visit. It’s a comfortable place, white table cloths but come-as-you-are, and was very busy on this Saturday evening. The service was friendly and helpful (though non parle italiano), and there was a surprise performance by three very good singers (they solicited tips afterwards, but it was well worth it for the addition to the evening). We had a shared house salad, veal parm, and a seafood pasta dish, and all were well prepared and delicious. I ordered a half bottle of wine from their good selection of reasonably priced wines. For us, this was a great spot for a fun evening.

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  8. Zoie

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gluten free menu available--all parts of the meal were outstanding! The ambiance is incredibly cozy and makes you feel right at home. The bolognese with gluten free penne was truly the best I had ever had, and the cozze was a brilliant starter. Well-made cocktails rounded out a fantastic dinner. Such a gem--will be returning for sure!

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  9. delaney VIP

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone who works here is so kind and attentive. The restaurant was also decorated for valentines and it was so cute! The fusilli pasta is actual real fresh pasta which is hard to find sometimes! The sauce was so good too!

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  10. Cory

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service altogether as always. Never leave this place disappointed.

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FAQs

La Summa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 523-9503.

La Summa is rated 4.7 stars by 643 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for La Summa

30 Fleet Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Sun 16:30–21:30 Thu, Fri 16:30–22:00 Sat 16:30–22:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is limited. Lewis Wharf and Sargent's Wharf, outdoor parking lots are located at the end of our street on Congress street. 3 minute walk to our restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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