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Aqua Pazza, Boston, MA

Aqua Pazza

4.8
4.8
800 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
23:30
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Oyster bar & Italian Kitchen located on the freedom trail in the North End. Frank DePasquale brings to you the best of all his locations into one boutique restaurant

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (857) 350-3105
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    North End
  • Parking details
    may also valet with us at Bricco 241 Hanover st.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 800 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aqua Pazza in Boston's North End is highly praised for its "amazing food and service," offering delectable Italian dishes with a seafood twist. Guests love the "outstanding" service and vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant features an extensive wine list and standout dishes like Veal Milanese, seafood risotto, and fresh oysters. Despite occasional air conditioning issues, diners return for the "delicious" food and memorable dining experiences.

800 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Aqua Pazza was my boyfriend’s favorite chicken Parmesan in the North End so far (we have been to many Italian restaurants in the North End). I got a lovely fish plate which was perfectly balanced with some veggies and grapefruit. The arancini appetizer was delectable with a twist on having white sauce and a peppercorn crunch. And to top it off they had an amazing key lime pie! Great portions for everything, I had some leftovers. The space had 13 tables, hard surfaces, energetic/loud and on a corner, so had many windows. We are excited to go back on a nice date night/special occasion in the future.

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  2. Stephanie

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic menu. Wonderful service. I had the caco de Pepe and the Bolognese. Amazing. Oysters and Tuna were so good!

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  3. Liri

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as usual except this time our server noted they have no coffee or dessert. Not sure why in the past we always were able to order coffee

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  4. Joe

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience was excellent from start to finish. The entire staff was attentive, courteous and friendly. Our waiter was very helpful in answering our questions with entrees. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the appetizer, meal and dessert. I would recommend Aqua Pazza to all who are visiting the North End.

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  5. Angelika

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I made a 6:30 reservation at Aqua Pazza this past Saturday prior to going to the TD Garden's Comics Come Home event. Our table was ready even though we arrived a few minutes early, and the entire restaurant was full and buzzing with energy. The host explained that it was the absolute ideal time to have oysters, so despite not loving them we tried a few, which were delicious! The menu described the taste of each type so we could make a selection, and they were well-labeled on the dish, which included accompaniments. We also had the calamari, which include both shrimp and scallops - a nice touch. The manhattan my husband ordered was very good (good thing for $19) and my cabernet was a generous pour. We shared the monkfish, which was recommended by our server. It was fried to perfection and included arugula and lemon. The seating was very crowded since it's not a big place, which made it challenging for the waitstaff to move around. Overall, we enjoyed the meal and would definitely go back.

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  6. Lisa

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great and so friendly and helpful. Crowded night and did not feel rushed in the slightest. Food very good. Smaller portions than other north end restaurants we’ve been to but very tasty.

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  7. Jennifer

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our servers were excellent top-notch people. We got oysters from Duxbury and Wellfleet and they tasted absolutely perfect. For dinner we got fish and chicken Parmesan both were a 10 out of 10! Great night, I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

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  8. Joon

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I knew that the restaurant would close at 10pm. What was annoying was that the servers were coming 3 times to the table to ask if we're all done. That was quite rude and felt like we're getting kicked off the place. Oysters were good and pasta was good.

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  9. Jeff

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Looking for a place that served oysters. Found it on a during a search on OpenTable. Turned out to be our best dining experience on our trip to Boston. Staff was friendly, food was amazing and the restaurant was casual enough for us to enjoy after a day of touring around. Checked all the boxes. We will be back on our next return to Boston for sure.

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  10. Sarah

    Raleigh

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bread and pesto that was brought to the table was a delicious start to our meal. We loved the burrata, which was a plentiful serving for sharing, and the lobster pillows were exceptional. Can’t wait to come back!

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Aqua Pazza is rated 4.8 stars by 800 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Aqua Pazza

135 Richmond St, Boston, MA 02109-1414

Additional information

  • Area
    North End
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    may also valet with us at Bricco 241 Hanover st.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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