Isabella

4.5

754 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

We are open every day,on freedom trail,next to Paul Revere house.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 227-7300
Website
http://Isabellasboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chris
Catering
We do catering
Private party facilities
We do private events for large parties,for details you can call the restaurant

Location
2 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113-2409
Neighborhood
North End
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Antipasto di Casa$15.00
Prosciutto, salami, sopressata, cheese, Bruschetta Artichoke
Bruschetta$12.00
Toasted ciabatta bread; topped with fresh Tomatoes, onions, garlic, EVOO, basil
Shrimp Scampi$15.00
Garlic, lemon, white wine sauce
Fried Calamari$15.00
Served with marinara; thinly fried cherry peppers
Arugula$12.00
EVOO and lemon
Caesar Salad$11.00
Caesar dressing with no yolk; Parmigiano croutons
Burrata$14.00
Served on thinly sliced prosciutto; ripped tomatoes, basil, EVOO, balsamic glaze
Mozzarella Caprese$13.00
With Vine Ripe tomatoes; EVOO balsamic glaze
Pan-Roasted Mussels$14.00
With garlic, EVOO and marinara sauce
Pan-Roasted Clams$15.00
With littleneck clams; garlic, lemon, white wine sauce
Italian Sausage$13.00
Sauteed italian sausage, roasted peppers, cherry peppers, mozzarella cheese with white wine sauce
Spinach with Pine Nuts & Raisins$12.00
Sauteed spinach with pine nuts and raisins

Pasta

Tagliatelle Bolognese$22.00
Classic Bolognese; meat and pork with tomato ragu
Spaghetti Carbonara$22.00
Crisp pancetta, caramelized onion-creamy egg yolk
Spaghetti Arrabbiata$19.00
Spicy tomato sauce, basil
Penne Puttanesca$20.00
Tomatoes, capers, olives & anchovies
Gnocchi Amatriciana$21.00
Italian pancetta, onions & san marzano tomato
Gnocchi Pesto$21.00
Fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmigiano
Ravioli di Ricotta$21.00
Ricotta cheese ravioli with San Marzano sauce
Lobster Ravioli$27.00
Onions, herbs, vodka pink sauce
Linguini Frutti di Mare$28.00
Jumbo shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari tomato sauce
Linguini alle Vongole$24.00
Littleneck clams; garlic, lemon white wine
Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti$24.00
Jumbo shrimp garlic, lemon, white wine
Fettuccine Alfredo$21.00
Classic, cream, egg yolk pernigiano-mascarpone
Penne Italian Sausage$22.00
Sauteed EVOO with garlic sausage, broccoli rabe, cherry peppers
Penne with Chicken & Broccoli$23.00
Alfredo sauce
Penne Chicken Vodka$23.00
Chicken with spinach, vodka pink sauce

Entrées

Veal Parmigiana$23.00
Served with penne
Veal Saltimbocca$23.00
Tender medallions, topped with sage, Prosciutto, spinach & mozzarella; Served over vegetables
Veal Marsala$22.00
Tender medallions; caramelized onions; Wine mushrooms with marsala wine; Served over vegetables
Chicken Marsala$22.00
Caramelized onions; Wine mushrooms with marsala wine; Served with vegetables
Chicken Cacciatore$21.00
Tender boneless breast; wild mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, onions, capers With white wine Served with penne pasta
Chicken Risotto$22.00
Boneless breast, white mushrooms, marsala wine, with spinach risotto
Chicken Parmigiana$21.00
Breaded chicken topped with mozzarella and marinara, served with penne
Cod Puttanesca$23.00
Tomatoes, capers, olives & anchovies
Cod Risotto$23.00
On a bed of spinach risotto
Salmon Picatta$24.00
Capers, roasted peppers, lemon, white wine
Shrimp Risotto$24.00
Jumbo shrimp seafood, spinach risotto

Pastries

Tiramisu$8.00
Cannoli$7.00
Gelato Vanilla$6.00
Cream Caramel$8.00

What 754 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Isabella offers a delightful Italian dining experience in Boston's North End. Known for "amazing food" and "excellent service," this cozy restaurant boasts a charming atmosphere that draws guests back time and again. With standout dishes like veal parmigiana and lobster ravioli, Isabella is a "must visit" destination.

754 Reviews

P
Philip
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Spaghetti carbonara was very good, other than that mediocre at best.
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James
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family all enjoyed eating at Isabella's! Food was great!
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andrew
VIP
Greater Boston
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Isabella's always delivers a consistent experince. It's a relaxing evening!
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Wendy
VIP
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Definitely need a reservation. Food was very good and good menu. We felt a little rushed while dining but will definitely go back and eat again.
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Lynn
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were happy with both food and ambience. Just a note, they don’t have a full bar but do have select cocktails, beer and wine.
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Jane
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was good but just wasn’t great. It was a cute restaurant tucked into the north end but not better than local Italian food I can get at home.
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krista
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always an amazing experience at Isabella’s It has become our go to when we have a celebration. The staff is attentive and the food is amazing
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Jennifer
Greater Boston
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were very grateful the restaurant was even open on Christmas Eve and they accommodated our party of 7.
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Scott
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and one of the better values for the quality you get. Service is good but a bit brisk. Attentive but not a bit rushed, which is on par for the North End. Never disappointed here. Among so many choices in this neighborhood you can’t go wrong here. Tried the veal for the first time. Outstanding!!
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Charles
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Italian food we’ve had since moving from NYC 10 years ago. Eggplant parm excellent. Meatball appetizer excellent. Burata excellent. Service great. Love this restaurant and it has already become my favorite in Boston. Also a very easy walk from north station.
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FAQs

Isabella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-7300.

Isabella is rated 4.5 stars by 754 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113-2409

Additional information

Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://Isabellasboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 227-7300
Catering
We do catering
Private party facilities
We do private events for large parties,for details you can call the restaurant

Isabella

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lobster Ravioli

Fried Calamari

Gnocchi Pesto

Appetizer

Antipasto di Casa$15.00

Bruschetta$12.00

Shrimp Scampi$15.00

Fried Calamari$15.00

Arugula$12.00

Caesar Salad$11.00

Burrata$14.00

Mozzarella Caprese$13.00

Pan-Roasted Mussels$14.00

Pan-Roasted Clams$15.00

Italian Sausage$13.00

Spinach with Pine Nuts & Raisins$12.00

Pasta

Tagliatelle Bolognese$22.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$22.00

Spaghetti Arrabbiata$19.00

Penne Puttanesca$20.00

Gnocchi Amatriciana$21.00

Gnocchi Pesto$21.00

Ravioli di Ricotta$21.00

Lobster Ravioli$27.00

Linguini Frutti di Mare$28.00

Linguini alle Vongole$24.00

Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti$24.00

Fettuccine Alfredo$21.00

Penne Italian Sausage$22.00

Penne with Chicken & Broccoli$23.00

Penne Chicken Vodka$23.00

Entrées

Veal Parmigiana$23.00

Veal Saltimbocca$23.00

Veal Marsala$22.00

Chicken Marsala$22.00

Chicken Cacciatore$21.00

Chicken Risotto$22.00

Chicken Parmigiana$21.00

Cod Puttanesca$23.00

Cod Risotto$23.00

Salmon Picatta$24.00

Shrimp Risotto$24.00

Pastries

Tiramisu$8.00

Cannoli$7.00

Gelato Vanilla$6.00

Cream Caramel$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Isabella offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Isabella restaurant rated?

Is Isabella currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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