Lucca North End

4.6

3627 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

On New Year's Eve we will be serving our regular dinner menu a la carte with a few exceptions and a few additions. Still taking reservations.

Lucca has become one of the most talked about restaurants in Boston. Zagat survey named them, Best New Italian Restaurant and they won a coveted Best of Boston award for their elegant and lively bar. They are also the recipient of the Wine Spectator award of excellence with distinction. Whether you join them for a relaxing dining experience or a little later for cocktails and to sample their late night menu, you will be won over by Lucca's elegant charm and warm ambiance.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(617) 742-9200
Website
http://www.luccaboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Fabio D'Silva
Private party facilities
With four private dining rooms that can accommodate up to one hundred guests, we are confident that we can find the perfect room to host your upcoming event. We are committed to providing superior levels of outstanding cuisine, exceptional service and attention to detail rarely found elsewhere.
Private party contact
Craig Hanchett: (617) 742-9200

Location
226 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Richmond
Parking details
Valet Parking available 22 dollars per car. Validated parking for Parcel 7 garage (200 yards away) - $1.00 per hour for the first 3 hours.
Public transit
Orange and Green Line to Haymarket
Entertainment
Yes
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Olives$8.00
Warm Mediterranean olives, herbs
Cherry Peppers$8.00
Stuffed with gorgonzola
Arancini$0.00
Chef's selection of stuffed risotto fritters
- MP$0.00
Deviled Eggs$5.00
Sriracha, crispy prosciutto, chives
Garlic Bread$9.00
Baked with mozzarella, rosemary oil
- With Pomodoro Sauce$12.00
Meatballs$12.00
Really good veal and beef meatballs

Appetizers

Oysters*$18.00
Local oysters on half shell, roasted pepper cocktail sauce
Carpaccio*$16.00
Peppercorn crusted beef carpaccio baby arugula, tiny croutons, Grana Padano, truffle aioli
Formaggio$16.00
Chef's selection of three cheeses, seasonal accompaniments
Calamari$15.00
Sautéed Point Judith calamari, spinach, San Marsano tomatoes, peperonata, chili flakes, grilled focaccia

Salads

Romaine*$12.00
Hearts of romaine, Cesar dressing, focaccia croutons, Grana Padano, white anchovy
Verde$12.00
Local mixed greens, pomegranate poached pears, candied pecans, goat cheese, pickled red onions, white balsamic-pomegranate vinaigrette

Pizzas

The North End$19.00
Prosciutto di Parma, cherry peppers, sweet Italian sausage, basil, mozzarella, house pomodoro
Prince Street$15.00
Mozzarella, parmesan, Pomodoro, garlic, basil
Salem Street$16.00
Wild mushroom, kale, mozzarella, truffle oil
Hanover Street$19.00
Duck confit, caramelized onions, kale, goat cheese, mustard beurre blanc

Pastas

Rigatoni$14.00
Rigatoni, ragout of beef, pork and veal, San Marzano tomatoes, Italian basil, Parmigiano Reggiano
Orecchiette$13.00
"Little ear" shaped pasta baked with pork sausage, broccolini, San Marzano tomatoes, fontina crema, toasted breadcrumbs, white truffle oil
Linguine$15.00
Linguine, gulf shrimp, roasted tomatoes, lemon scampi emulsion, basil oil
Garganelli$15.00
House-made garganelli, wild boar, roasted red and yellow pepper agrodolce, Grana Padano

Entrees

Meatball Slider$16.00
White cheddar, slider cut bun, chimichurri, twice-fried potato wedges
Grilled Cheesy Mac & Cheese$16.00
Braised wild boar, white cheddar, mozzarella, Fontina, caramelized onions, parmesan crumbs, brioche bun, twice-fried potato wedges
Bar Steak*$25.00
Hanger steak, potato wedges, Brussels sprouts, truffle butter, balsamic reduction
Lucca Burger*$17.00
Aged cheddar, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, crispy fried onions, brioche bun, potato wedges, spicy ketchup, aioli

What 3,627 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lucca North End offers an inviting atmosphere with "fantastic service" and "incredible food," making it a beloved spot in Boston's North End. Guests rave about the "lobster ravioli" and "pasta dishes," while the attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience. Perfect for celebrations and a taste of authentic Italian cuisine.

3,627 Reviews

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Jennifer
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and environment was wonderful! The meatball app was delicious, the orecchiette was not what I was expecting, not much sausage and exceptionally heavy on the cheese. The bolognese didn’t have much meat. I’ve definitely had better Italian food in the north end. And I do feel the food was better here the last time I visited.
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David
Alabama
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don't know how they do it! Great food and service every time. Actually, I do, the wait staff was excellent, and I saw at least three managers helping out keeping things spot on. They even tracked down the valet after so we could get to the game on time. The three of us loved every dish that came to the table. There are so many great spots in the North End but it's hard not to go to Lucca's every time...
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Jennifer
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our experience here was okay, though slightly disappointing as I had very high hopes. We arrived 10 min early for our reservation and the hostess seemed kind of annoyed. There isn’t a good area to wait, so we felt in the way. Once seated, our server quickly greeted us and was attentive and awesome throughout our meal. We were served focaccia with a purée which I believe was white bean and pesto, though the person who brought it didn’t bother to tell us. I had the arugula salad which was delicious, followed by the wild boar ragu which was oddly filled with cherry tomatoes and had an overwhelming flavor of bell pepper. Disappointing and decidedly not Tuscan. My companion had the bolognese which we were very excited about, but it was seemingly finished with a lot of heavy cream rather than simmering the dairy earlier in the process. It dulled the flavors and gave it a fatty mouthfeel. Again, disappointing. On ambience, it it was a visually appealing dining room; however, the noise level was intense (and I’m not old/sensitive to that sort of thing). Overall, our excellent service was the highlight of this meal. We will not return here. Too many other places to try.
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Mary-Jo
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time with our friends! The service and atmosphere were excellent. The food and drinks were delicious and the value exceeded expectations
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Carter
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
That rigatoni bolognese was fire. Very nice very nice
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Jeanne
Greater Boston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a great time at Lucca North End for a festive holiday dinner with friends. The restaurant has a cozy yet lively atmosphere. They were accommodating in making everyone's order meet their dietary needs. They even made a nice mocktail for my friend who wasn't drinking. I had the Fettuccine, which was very tasty. Nice staff all around.
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Shel
Greater Boston
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
food was excellent, service was fully adequate...but the noise level destroyed the dining experience. i i suggest you go elsewhere if you plan talking (vs. yelling) to your dinner companion. worse than most Friday night bars at midnight.
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Juliana
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great (especially the shrimp and pasta) and everyone there was so nice and friendly! The manager shared his chocolate with us when we came in which was so kind
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Lily
VIP
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sooo delish we were welcomed as soon as we got in and then everything was delicious and perfectly timed. Def recommend!
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David
Greater Boston
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
3 meat Meatballs with Ricotta was really good. Bolognese was tasty and filling. The Braised Chicken with Pesto was our favorite, Full of Flavor. Stag's Leap Petite Syrah was great.
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Lucca North End does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Lucca North End also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 742-9200.

Lucca North End is rated 4.6 stars by 3627 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

226 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross street
Richmond
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet Parking available 22 dollars per car. Validated parking for Parcel 7 garage (200 yards away) - $1.00 per hour for the first 3 hours.
Public transit
Orange and Green Line to Haymarket
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Fabio D'Silva
Entertainment
Yes
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.luccaboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 742-9200
Private party facilities
With four private dining rooms that can accommodate up to one hundred guests, we are confident that we can find the perfect room to host your upcoming event. We are committed to providing superior levels of outstanding cuisine, exceptional service and attention to detail rarely found elsewhere.
Private party contact
Craig Hanchett: (617) 742-9200

Lucca North End

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Ravioli

Rigatoni

Linguine

Snacks

Olives$8.00

Cherry Peppers$8.00

Arancini$0.00

Deviled Eggs$5.00

Garlic Bread$9.00

Meatballs$12.00

Appetizers

Oysters*$18.00

Carpaccio*$16.00

Formaggio$16.00

Calamari$15.00

Salads

Romaine*$12.00

Verde$12.00

Pizzas

The North End$19.00

Prince Street$15.00

Salem Street$16.00

Hanover Street$19.00

Pastas

Rigatoni$14.00

Orecchiette$13.00

Linguine$15.00

Garganelli$15.00

Entrees

Meatball Slider$16.00

Grilled Cheesy Mac & Cheese$16.00

Bar Steak*$25.00

Lucca Burger*$17.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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