Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

6530 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 164 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the front
and back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–23:00 late night Fri, Sat 23:30–02:00
Phone number
(617) 720-1336
Website
http://www.trattoriailpanino.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
280 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113
Area
North End
Cross Street
Hanover Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Private dining

Popular dishes

Calamari FrittiUS$16.98
Golden crispy fried squid
Carpaccio di BresaolaUS$17.98
Dried cured beef with arugula salad
Mom's Meatballs & RicottaUS$18.98
The best of Mom's recipes
Pepata di CozzeUS$17.98
Sautéed mussels in spicy garlic, Colina tomatoes & white wine broth
Octopus SaladUS$18.98
Potatoes, celery & green olives
Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$18.98
Baked eggplant mozzarella & tomato
Shrimp al LimoncelloUS$19.98
Jumbo shrimp garlic and olive oil scented with limoncello liquor
Mozzarella CapreseUS$18.98
Imported bufala mozzarella with backyard tomatoes and basil
Zucchini FlowersUS$19.98
Stuffed with whipped fresh ricotta & prosciutto cotto
CharcuterieUS$20.99
Italian cold cuts and assorted cheese

Homemade Pasta

Homemade Pasta & Pasta Gragnano The World's Best Pasta

Penne al PomodoroUS$22.99
San Marzano tomatoes & basil
Cacio o PepeUS$24.99
Fresh cacio & parmigiano cheese with cracked black pepper
Penne ArrabbiataUS$22.99
Spicy tomato sauce, basil & parmigiano
Penne PuttanescaUS$25.99
Tomato, capers, olives & anchovies
Penne alla AmatricianaUS$25.99
Italian pancetta, onions & San Marzano tomato
Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$25.99
Italian pancetta, eggs & cheese
Trombetta al PestoUS$24.99
Fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts & parmigiano
Mezzi Paccheri al RagúUS$28.99
Signature Neapolitan rigatoni, slow cooked lamb, beef, veal & pork ragú
Spaghetti alle Vongole MacchiatoUS$27.99
Imported clams with Colina tomatoes
Ravioli di RicottaUS$24.99
Ricotta cheese ravioli with San Marzano sauce
Ravioli PorciniUS$26.99
Wild mushrooms, black truffle cream
Mom's Lasagna della CasaUS$26.99
Lasagna of the day
Tortelli Panna e ProsciuttoUS$25.99
Large homemade tortellini with ham & cream
Gnocchi alla SorrentinaUS$25.99
Homemade potato dumplings, mozzarella & basil
Ravioli con AragostaUS$29.99
Lobster ravioli with crab meat sauce
Mezzi Paccheri ai Frutti di MareUS$31.99
Neapolitan pasta with assorted shellfish
Risotto del GiornoUS$0.00
Chef's choice of the day
- MKTUS$0.00
Lobster Fra Diavolo (House Special)US$0.00
Whole Maine lobster with spicy marinara
- MKTUS$0.00

Trattoria House Specials

Chicken ParmigianaUS$28.99
Breaded chicken topped with imported mozzarella and marinara, served with penne
Salmone ArrostoUS$31.99
Lemon vinaigrette
Mom's Quattro Carni RagúUS$36.99
Homemade meatball, sausage, braciola, pork short ribs in our old recipe ragú, served with penne
Lamb ScottaditoUS$36.99
Australian grilled rack of lamb, au jus rosemary demiglace
Ossobuco alla MilaneseUS$41.99
Braised veal shank served with saffron risotto
Grigliata di PesceUS$44.99
Grilled scallops, ½ lobster, shrimp, calamari and catch of the day
Veal Chop MilaneseUS$49.99
Butterfly breaded veal chops, arugula and baby tomato salad
BisteccaUS$44.99
Rib eye steak grilled to perfection, served with hand cut Italian fries
Pesce all' Aqua PazzaUS$0.00
Catch of the Day with garlic, parsley, wine & sea water (Positano style)
- MKTUS$0.00
Zuppa di PesceUS$0.00
Traditional assorted shellfish and ½ lobster in a fragrant seafood broth and garlic bruschette
- MKTUS$0.00

Salads

La RomanaUS$12.99
Traditional Caesar salad
Boston BibbUS$11.99
Lemon vinaigrette, candied pecans and red wine poached pears
Assorted Italian Cheese PlateUS$19.98

What 6,530 people are saying

Trattoria Il Panino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Greater Boston
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Boston
Most Booked

Review summary

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Trattoria Il Panino offers "delicious authentic Italian" cuisine in Boston's North End with standout dishes like "best cacio e pepe ever" and flavorful pasta served in pans. Guests appreciate the "friendly and accommodating" service, though some note the "loud and crowded" atmosphere. Despite occasional service hiccups, many "can't wait to return."

6,530 Reviews

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Frederick
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service. Food. Exceptional. No dessert and coffee though. Sure there's Dolce next door but once outside we skipped it Loss opportunity maybe?
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RichardM
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Awesome time. Great staff.
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Julie
Houston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely space. Warm and inviting. Wonderful, attentive service. The food was fantastic. Had the scallop and lobster pasta special. Absolutely delicious. And the espresso martini was out of this world.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and staff were wonderful! Would eat here again and again!!
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Kathi
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for lunch during Dine Out Boston. Had to specifically ask for that menu since it was given with the other menus. But the service was fantastic as was the food. The portion sizes were much more than I expected for a lunch portion, especially for a special menu so the value was phenomenal. Even without the special pricing, I would have considered it a good value for the meal. This is definitely someplace Imwould like to return to try other items on the menu. In the meantime, I highly recommend the Paccheri Al Ragu.
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AmberH
Jacksonville1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good authentic food and great Italian ambience.
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Amari
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was average at best especially for the price. Extremely busy on Saturday nights and loud. Table was not ready 20 minutes after reservation time and had to wait at busy bar. Overall disappointing.
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hannah VIP
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Had to wait 20 minutes to be seated with reservation.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
It was disappointing, after having eaten here for many years in the past, to find the quality has deteriorated. The arrabbiata pasta was made with jalapeno as opposed to red chilis - very odd, not true to any recipe I've ever had before, and negatively impacted the taste of the dish in a meaningful way so that it was not easy to eat, tasted sour. The pesto pasta was watery in texture and, although not as troubling as the arrabbiata dish, difficult to finish. This was disappointing because many years ago the pasta here was very well-made and impressive. The caprese appetizer was fine, but simple. The server was the highlight, a very kind man. The food was not worth the North End price tag.
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Julio
Chicago1 review
3.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Too noisy and frozen food. Service was ok, but place was packed
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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 164 times today

280 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross Street
Hanover Street
Area
North End
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–23:00 late night Fri, Sat 23:30–02:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.trattoriailpanino.com/
Phone number
(617) 720-1336

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Spaghetti Carbonara

Ravioli di Ricotta

Ravioli Porcini

Appetizers & Sfizi

House Special

Cold Assorted Vegetable AntipastoUS$19.98

Appetizers

Calamari FrittiUS$16.98

Carpaccio di BresaolaUS$17.98

Mom's Meatballs & RicottaUS$18.98

Pepata di CozzeUS$17.98

Octopus SaladUS$18.98

Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$18.98

Shrimp al LimoncelloUS$19.98

Mozzarella CapreseUS$18.98

Zucchini FlowersUS$19.98

CharcuterieUS$20.99

Homemade Pasta

Penne al PomodoroUS$22.99

Cacio o PepeUS$24.99

Penne ArrabbiataUS$22.99

Penne PuttanescaUS$25.99

Penne alla AmatricianaUS$25.99

Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$25.99

Trombetta al PestoUS$24.99

Mezzi Paccheri al RagúUS$28.99

Spaghetti alle Vongole MacchiatoUS$27.99

Ravioli di RicottaUS$24.99

Ravioli PorciniUS$26.99

Mom's Lasagna della CasaUS$26.99

Tortelli Panna e ProsciuttoUS$25.99

Gnocchi alla SorrentinaUS$25.99

Ravioli con AragostaUS$29.99

Mezzi Paccheri ai Frutti di MareUS$31.99

Risotto del GiornoUS$0.00

Lobster Fra Diavolo (House Special)US$0.00

Trattoria House Specials

Chicken ParmigianaUS$28.99

Salmone ArrostoUS$31.99

Mom's Quattro Carni RagúUS$36.99

Lamb ScottaditoUS$36.99

Ossobuco alla MilaneseUS$41.99

Grigliata di PesceUS$44.99

Veal Chop MilaneseUS$49.99

BisteccaUS$44.99

Pesce all' Aqua PazzaUS$0.00

Zuppa di PesceUS$0.00

Salads

La RomanaUS$12.99

Boston BibbUS$11.99

Assorted Italian Cheese PlateUS$19.98

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