Lucia Ristorante

4.3

3350 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Located at the heart of Hanover Street, Lucia Ristorante is an institution in Boston's North End. Opened in 1977, Lucia was the first restaurant to bring authentic Italian cuisine to Boston's oldest neighborhood. We continue to combine traditional Italian favorites with innovative new dishes in our distinctive atmosphere. Ample summertime patio seating is available in the newly bricked courtyard of our neighbor, St. Stephen's Church.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 367-2353
Website
http://luciaboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Filippo Frattaroli
Catering
Any Foods for pick up or drop off
Private party facilities
Two dining rooms that can accomodate up to 70 people each, for any type of event.For parties greater than 8 people, please contact the restaurant for details.

Location
415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Harris Street
Parking details
We offer valet parking nightly from 4pm to closing
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room

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Popular dishes

Bruschette$11.00
Country bread topped with your choice of- tomato, Mozzarella and fresh basil or sautéed wild mushrooms
Antipasto Nostrano$22.00
Prosciutto, Sopressata, Provolone, seasonal marinated vegetables
Calamari$16.00
Fried calamari served with marinara dipping sauce
Scampi$18.00
Shrimp sautéed with butter, garlic and white wine. Served over crostini
Caprese$16.00
Ripe tomato, Mozzarella di Bufula, fresh basil, aged Balsamic vinegar sprinkled with sea salt and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
Cozze$16.00
Native mussels sautéed with fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil and white wine. Served with crostini
Carrozza$15.00
Lightly breaded, pan-fried Mozzarella stuffed with Prosciutto. Served with marinara sauce

INSALATE Salad

Insalata Mista$9.00
Seasonal greens, tomato, red onion and Lucia's famous house salad dressing
Insalata Lucia$16.00
Mix of garden fresh greens, radicchio, arugula, romaine, endive, grape tomatoes and pecorino with bits of imported dry salami and our Lucia house salad dressing
Cesare$12.00
Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & shaved Parmigiano cheese

ZUPPE & MINESTRE Soups

Zuppe del Giorno$11.00
Prepared fresh daily with market fresh ingredients
Minestra di Fagioli$9.00
Rustic country soup made from the stock of Prosciutto, beans and pasta

PASTASCIUTTE Pasta

Scaloppine Abruzzese$24.00
Veal and chicken sautéed with butter, white wine, broccoli and cheese, pan tossed with penne rigate
Quattro Formaggi$20.00
Pappardelle in a rich cheese sauce of Romano, Mozzarella, Bel Paese and Parmigiano
Brigante di Penne$19.00
Penne rigate in a light cream, vodka and tomato sauce
Carbonara$25.00
Spaghetti with bacon, onion, egg yolk, grated Grano Padano
Mare e Monte$23.00
Linguine with clams from the sea and mushrooms from the mountains in a rich tomato sauce
Maielando$25.00
Potato Gnocchi in a cream sauce with Bel Paese and Pecorino cheeses and crema di tartufo nero
Ammazzafame$23.00
A specialty of the house! Penne rigate, Porcini mushrooms, sausage, broccoli, sun-dried tomato and capers
Maccheroni Amatriciana$25.00
House made spaghetti chitarra with pancetta, pecorino, red pepper flakes, onion and crushed tomato sauce
Lasagna Lucia$22.00
Nonna Lucia's recipe, fresh pasta layered with egg, ground veal, Mozzarella & tomato sauce
Gnocchi Abruzzese$21.00
Served with tomato sauce, fresh basil, Pecorino
Tortellini Pesto$21.00
Tortellini, fresh pesto with pine nuts, basil, Parmigiano & extra virgin olive oil
Chitarra al Tartufo$28.00
Abruzzese Chitarra-cut pasta with wild mushrooms, sausage with white truffle oil
Pappardelle Bolognese$23.00
Pappardelle in San Marzano tomato sauce with ground meat
Gnocchi Spezzatino$25.00
Gnocchi sautéed with capers, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and veal
Tricolore$38.00
A Lucia Classic! Abruzzese Chitarra pasta in our homemade tomato sauce, tortellini in a cream sauce & gnocchi sautéed in our fresh pesto sauce, arranged in the tricolors of the Italian flag! Serves two people
Melanzane Parmigiana$19.00
Baked eggplant layered with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

POLLO Chicken

Pollo Lucia$26.00
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a light lemon sauce
Pollo Marsala$25.00
Chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce. Served with linguine
Saggittario$25.00
Boneless chicken, asparagus, olives, artichoke, anchovy and roasted tomato. Served with a house salad
Pollo Francesco$25.00
Boneless chicken breast topped with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, spicy marinara sauce, fresh mushrooms and black olives
Pollo Focaccia$25.00
Boneless chicken breast topped with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, fried artichokes, white wine sauce
Pollo Parmigiana$22.00
Baked chicken cutlet topped with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

ALLA GRIGLIA From the Grill

Lombata di Manzo$35.00
Grilled New York Sirloin. Served with broccoli
Bistecca alla Arrabiata$38.00
Grilled New York Sirloin steak topped with a spicy marinara sauce, mushrooms, capers, anchovies & olives
Pollo alla Griglia$25.00
Grilled chicken breast, lightly seasoned, served over a salad of mixed greens

VITELLO Veal

Saltimbocca$27.00
Veal layered with Prosciutto, Mozzarella and mushrooms sautéed in a light white sauce
Braciolettine$29.00
Prepared either alla Limone, veal rolled and stuffed with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, mushrooms and citrus white wine -or- alla Calabrese, veal rolled and stuffed with Prosciutto and Mozzarella, peppers, mushrooms, onions in a spicy pomodoro sauce
Vitello Marsala$28.00
Veal, sautéed mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce. Served with linguine
Vitello Parmigiana$26.00
Breaded veal cutlet topped with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese
Carrozzella$28.00
Veal topped with Mozzarella, fried sage in a white wine sauce

FRUTTi DI MARE From the Sea

Marco Polo$44.00
Fresh from the market, shrimp, clams, mussels, filet of sole, calamari and scallops in a light marinara sauce. Served over pappardelle
Scampi Francavillese$27.00
Shrimp sautéed with butter and garlic in a white wine sauce. Served over linguine
Salmone$31.00
Fresh salmon marinated and grilled. Served with Italian white bean salad and asparagus
Sogliola Pescarese$28.00
Fresh filet of sole, dipped in egg and fried with fresh lemon and limoncello. Served with asparagus
Guazzetto di Mare$34.00
A specialty of the house! Calamari, imported baby clams, fresh shrimp and filet of sole in a rich tomato sauce over pappardelle pasta
Cozze e Gamberi Cacciatore$26.00
Fresh mussels and& shrimp with mushrooms, peppers & sweet white onions
Calamari Pirata$26.00
Calamari sautéed in tomato sauce with capers, olives, sun-dried tomato served over linguine

What 3,350 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Lucia Ristorante delivers a delightful Italian dining experience with "delicious food" and a "wonderful" atmosphere. Guests praise the attentive service and authentic flavors, especially the pasta and veal dishes. While some reviews mention inconsistent service, many diners find the restaurant's charm and "great location" in Boston's North End make it a worthwhile visit.

3,350 Reviews

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Cristal
VIP
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a lovely meal! We loved every bite and sip! Really nice service, too. We started with bruschetta- fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. I got the Polo Chicken, with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a light lemon sauce, served over homemade penne. Delightful. Husband got the house specialty, Ammazzafame, which is pure perfection. This will become one of our go-to restaurants in the North End. Thank you for a perfect evening.
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Rose
VIP
Greater Boston
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The first time there on November 2, was spot on!! Not so much this time. The service was not the greatest. I could understand if it was busy and they were overwhelmed but that was not the case, it was very quiet in there. My only complaint on the food was that the veal was over cooked, a bit too chewy for my liking.
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June
VIP
Greater Boston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food and great service once seated. We had a reservation for six o’clock and were not seated until 6:30. Which would have been okay but the hostess was rather rude.
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Chris
Greater Boston
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good restaurant with good food. Not much room but that adds to the charm. Noise level was off the chart but that is to be expected. Service was very good.
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Stefano
VIP
Greater Boston
51 reviews
3.0
51 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I believe I've been to Lucia Ristorante a few times, but this is the first time in a few years. It is an easy to find place farther up Hanover Street. We met friends there with a reservation and arrived about 30 minutes early. We were sat promptly, which is nice. The cocktail menu was hard to read as it was faded to nothingness in a few places, but we managed to order a couple cocktails that were tasty. We also ordered a bottle of wine that went well with dinner and was reasonably priced. The food we had was largely tasty. What was surprising was the portion sizes on a few items. The antipasto platter included just two slices of cheese, two slices of three meats and some marinated vegetables. It seemed far below what the asking price was. The items were good (not great), but with so little, it was less than great. My friends split a meal that worked for them. I ordered my own past dish and finished it quickly. It was tasty, but...I never finish a pasta dish. There really wasn't much in the serving and I was still hungry afterwards. That's unusual for me. We had a tasty dessert and coffee at the end of the meal. Service was reasonably good and we received an accurate bill. It was a tasty meal in the North End, but quantity wise, I was left wanting...and again, I don't eat much.
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Bruce
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Orange County
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and environment was very good. Extremely loud.
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Arthur
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was unsurpassed. We were greeted by a gentleman shortly after our meal which made the experience even better!! My mother was born in Sicily and I gotta tell you it was the closest thing I’ve had in the past 10 years outstanding portion. Everything was point on. I will be back with all of my friends trust me, thank you effortless sat down, had a meal and loved every part of it thanks.I’m so happy we found you!!
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Eric
Greater Boston
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This is a louder north end restaurant. Their food is top notch. But for the same food and quieter setting try their Winchester location.
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susanne
VIP
Greater Boston
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A big shout out to Frank who went out of his way to make us feel at home at his restaurant at our favorite table. The food was amazing, and the service was the best of our north end experiences. We’ll keep coming back.
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Ashli
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had the veal saltimbocca and chicken marsala, which were both delicious. The service was average. It was a little frustrating to have a reservation, but still have to wait 10-15 min to be seated. Overall, a great restaurant in the North End, and we would come back.
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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

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415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Harris Street
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We offer valet parking nightly from 4pm to closing
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Filippo Frattaroli
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room

Website
http://luciaboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 367-2353
Catering
Any Foods for pick up or drop off
Private party facilities
Two dining rooms that can accomodate up to 70 people each, for any type of event.For parties greater than 8 people, please contact the restaurant for details.

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Lucia Ristorante

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100 Boston / New England Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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ANTIPASTI Appetizer

Bruschette$11.00

Antipasto Nostrano$22.00

Calamari$16.00

Scampi$18.00

Caprese$16.00

Cozze$16.00

Carrozza$15.00

INSALATE Salad

Insalata Mista$9.00

Insalata Lucia$16.00

Cesare$12.00

ZUPPE & MINESTRE Soups

Zuppe del Giorno$11.00

Minestra di Fagioli$9.00

PASTASCIUTTE Pasta

Scaloppine Abruzzese$24.00

Quattro Formaggi$20.00

Brigante di Penne$19.00

Carbonara$25.00

Mare e Monte$23.00

Maielando$25.00

Ammazzafame$23.00

Maccheroni Amatriciana$25.00

Lasagna Lucia$22.00

Gnocchi Abruzzese$21.00

Tortellini Pesto$21.00

Chitarra al Tartufo$28.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$23.00

Gnocchi Spezzatino$25.00

Tricolore$38.00

Melanzane Parmigiana$19.00

POLLO Chicken

Pollo Lucia$26.00

Pollo Marsala$25.00

Saggittario$25.00

Pollo Francesco$25.00

Pollo Focaccia$25.00

Pollo Parmigiana$22.00

ALLA GRIGLIA From the Grill

Lombata di Manzo$35.00

Bistecca alla Arrabiata$38.00

Pollo alla Griglia$25.00

VITELLO Veal

Saltimbocca$27.00

Braciolettine$29.00

Vitello Marsala$28.00

Vitello Parmigiana$26.00

Carrozzella$28.00

FRUTTi DI MARE From the Sea

Marco Polo$44.00

Scampi Francavillese$27.00

Salmone$31.00

Sogliola Pescarese$28.00

Guazzetto di Mare$34.00

Cozze e Gamberi Cacciatore$26.00

Calamari Pirata$26.00

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