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Locale, Boston, MA

Locale

4.6
4.6
101 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Influenced by regions across Italy & the traditions & techniques of yesteryear.

Locale brings 'la dolce vita' to Boston’s historic North End neighborhood with house-made pastas, Neapolitan pizzas, market driven antipasti an eclectic yet approachable wine list.

Chef: Rob Hurd

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 742-9600
  • Website
    http://www.localeboston.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Robert Hurd
  • Location
    352 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113-1911
  • Area
    North End
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    T stops - Blue Line to Aquarium station and Orange Line to Haymarket.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

ANTIPASTI

  • Cerignola & Almond

    • Local Fluke & Scallop Crudo

      Chili, red onion, caper

      • Whipped Mozzarella

        Blistered poblano, seeded breadcrumb

        • Red Corn Polenta Fritto

          Smoked tomato aioli

          • Marinated Tomato

            Sheep's milk ricotta, za'atar

            • Capocollo

              Pickled fennel, manchego

              • Insalata Alla Caesar*

                24 month parmigiano reggiano

                • Farro Verde

                  Castelvetrano, golden raisin, almond

                  • Octopus

                    Borlotti bean stew, charred escarole

                    • Pork & Ricotta Meatballs

                      Sunday supper sauce

                      • Ciabatta

                        Confit garlic butter

                        PIZZE

                        • Margherita

                          crushed tomato, fior di latte, basil

                          • 'nduja

                            Crushed tomato, crescenza, red pepper, shiso

                            • Bianco Verde

                              Fior di latte, basil, castelvetrano, chili

                              PRIMI

                              Handmade Pasta

                              • Sweet Corn & Crescenza Tortelli

                                Basil

                                • Casarecce

                                  Maine lobster, preserved tomato, calabrian chili, shiso

                                  • Cacio E Pepe

                                    Tonnarelli, pecorino romano, toasted peppercorn

                                    • Braised duck & Pancetta Ragu

                                      Lumache

                                      • Porcini Malfreddus

                                        Venison sausage, parmigiano reggiano

                                        • Buckwheat Blecs

                                          Braised wild boar, pickled currants

                                          SECONDI

                                          • Hand Dived Scallop

                                            Romanesco, smoked almond

                                            • Chicken

                                              Tuscan kale, chickpea, charred medjool date, balsamic

                                              • Dry-aged Ribeye

                                                Porcini rubbed, heirloom tomato, gorgonzola dolce

                                                Last updated: 26 September 2024

                                                What 101 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
                                                • 4.5Service
                                                • 4.5Ambience
                                                • 4.3Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Loved For

                                                • Greater Boston

                                                  Great for fine wines

                                                • Boston

                                                  Great for fine wines

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                Locale has returned with a fresh look and delightful offerings. "Simply outstanding experience" is echoed by many, highlighting "fantastic food and service." While pizza options are now limited, the new menu impresses with standout dishes like braised duck ragu. Some miss the old menu favorites, but the ambiance remains welcoming.

                                                101 Reviews

                                                1. Harald

                                                  New York City

                                                  1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined on 11 December 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Usually don’t write superlatives, but best pasta ever.

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                                                2. Juan

                                                  Mexico City

                                                  1 review

                                                  3.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  Mi mesa no estaba lista cuando llegue, pero fue rápida la espera de 20 minutos

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                                                3. Amanda

                                                  Greater Boston

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  We had 11/10—an absolutely outstanding dining experience! Every dish we ordered was perfectly fresh and bursting with flavor. For antipasti, we had the whipped ricotta with ciabatta and the carne cruda—both were divine. For primi, the casoncelli and tagliatelle were nothing short of perfection—fresh, delicious, and simply unforgettable. Every bite was a delight. Highly recommend!

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                                                4. Mark

                                                  Chicago

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  The hostesses/greeters found room for us at 6:00 when we had a reservation at 8:00. Great food and better service!

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                                                5. Jo

                                                  Washington DC

                                                  1 review

                                                  3.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined on 28 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 2
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Pizza wasn’t great. Tasted like it was already made and they had it sitting around and then decided to serve it to us

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                                                6. Paige

                                                  VIP

                                                  Greater Boston

                                                  6 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  6 reviews

                                                  Dined on 23 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  Food was delicious! Very quick service, will be going back!

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                                                7. Carolyn

                                                  VIP

                                                  Detroit

                                                  10 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  10 reviews

                                                  Dined on 14 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Amazing experience! Great food and attentive service

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                                                8. Jen

                                                  Greater Boston

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  I love the remodel of Locale! The food is scrumtious and the portions are perfect. Service was impeccable. This will definitely remain a go-to North End destination of ours!!!

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                                                9. Valeria

                                                  Greater Boston

                                                  1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Very cool atmosphere, exquisite food, and very nice bar.

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                                                10. Natalie

                                                  Greater Boston

                                                  6 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  6 reviews

                                                  Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Excellent food. They’ve upped their game after their renovation in May. Every single dish was excellent.

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                                                Locale is rated 4.6 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                352 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113-1911

                                                Additional information

                                                • Area
                                                  North End
                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                  Mon–Thu 16:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
                                                • Price
                                                  $50 and over
                                                • Cuisines
                                                  Italian
                                                • Dining style
                                                  Casual Dining
                                                • Dress code
                                                  Casual Dress
                                                • Parking details
                                                  Valet
                                                • Public transit
                                                  T stops - Blue Line to Aquarium station and Orange Line to Haymarket.
                                                • Payment Options
                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                • Executive Chef
                                                  Robert Hurd
                                                • Additional
                                                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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