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Pagliuca's, Boston, MA

Pagliuca's

3.9
3.9
312 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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Pagliuca's

3.9
$31 to $50
Italian
North End

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2 people
23:30
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Fratelli Pagliuca's Restaurant is like a little corner of sunny Italy located in Boston's north end. It has been an oasis of old-country Italian food for decades, and is family owned and operated. The Pagliuca family originated in Motefalcione Avellino, and when they moved to the United States, they brought time-honored recipes with them. When you visit Fratelli Pagliuca's Restarurant, you will enjoy entrées like chicken campagna, which is a boneless chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, peppers, onions and potatoes. You can also choose from steaks, chops, seafood and of course pasta.

If you would like to enjoy a drink before dinner, visit the cocktail bar. Wine, beer and cordials are also available with your meal. Fratelli Pagliuca's restaurant is warm, welcoming and offers great food.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 367-1504
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Pagliuca
  • Area
    North End
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 312 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pagliuca's is a beloved North End restaurant known for its "fabulous food" and welcoming atmosphere. Many diners rave about the "authentic Italian experience" and "friendly, attentive service." While some guests have noted occasional service hiccups and wait times, the "tremendous" food and classic menu often make up for it.

312 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the food was excellent, but the star of the show was our server, she helped us with the menu, was very attentive and prompt and even offered a taste of the tripe before i ordered it....all around a great experience, my family enjoyed it

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  2. Greg

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We recently celebrated a 16th birthday at Pagliuca's. While we've been dining in the North End for years, this was our first visit here. Unfortunately, the experience was mixed. When we arrived, it took some time to locate the hostess, but once seated, we were fortunate to have a nice corner table. The restaurant is very loud, so the location of our table helped, though it was still tough to have a conversation. The staff brought water and bread promptly, but it took nearly 20 minutes before our waitress came to take our order. She requested we order drinks and food at the same time, which felt rushed, as though they were eager to flip the table. Oddly, we didn’t see her again after that. The appetizers arrived 30 minutes later, followed closely by the entrées, likely to make up for the long wait. The food itself was enjoyable, and the presentation in small saucepans was a nice touch. However, the portions were on the smaller side, which was disappointing given the price point. Overall, while the food was decent, the service and overall experience didn’t quite meet the expectations of a special occasion. For the price, there are other North End spots that offer better value and atmosphere.

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  3. Michelle

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good! We made a reservation for 8:15 and got seated at 8:45. We waited outside and it was freezing. That was the only downfall of the experience. Table service was great!

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  4. Pamela

    Baltimore

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Used to be great, but last night was the worst meal I have ever had in the North End. Rubber chicken, watered down, flavorless red sauce, pasta was mush.

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  5. Mike

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! 35 yrs I've been going to Pag's,, Family! Joe, Maria and all the staff! We appreciate you! Mike

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  6. Max

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a great value. I had the pork chops with vinegar peppers and they were completely overcooked as was the veal saltimbocca. Pedestrian food at premium prices.

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  7. Kaye

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, the food all excellent. The tables are a little tightly squeezed in and it gets a little loud but hey it’s Italian!

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  8. Ken

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always very good food and drinks, you can't go wrong at this place. This is our go to place in the North End and we have plenty of choices.

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  9. Janet

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Had dinner Last Friday Night made a reservation on opentable. We had to wait about 40 minutes for our table. Sat for about 15 minutes before anybody even came over. Once the waitress came over she immediately wanted our dinner choices. We asked if we could first order a drink as we were celebrating a birthday and without a smile she said okay and took our drink water. The check another 20 minutes to get our drink and felt we had to order right then and there. Yes the food came out rather quickly we were rushed I would say the food was average nothing to write home about. We had been long time customers and it's changed so much and we won't be going back unfortunately.

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  10. Thaire

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quality had gone down over the past few years. This restaurant was much better pre-Covid.

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FAQs

Pagliuca's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 367-1504.

Pagliuca's is rated 3.9 stars by 312 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Pagliuca's restaurant

Pagliuca's

3.9
$31 to $50
Italian
North End

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pagliuca's

14 Parmenter St, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Area
    North End
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Pagliuca
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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