Isabella

4.6

759 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 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 759 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Isabella's offers a charming and cozy dining experience in Boston's North End, featuring "phenomenal food" and "excellent service." Guests frequently praise the "authentic Italian cuisine" and delightful atmosphere. The restaurant is perfect for celebrations, with attentive staff and delicious menu options. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

759 Reviews

M
Michael
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We wanted to try a new restaurant that we haven’t been to in the North End of Boston. Pulled up Opentable and Yelp to start my reviews in the North end of Boston. Came across Isabella. After checking their menu, they had a little bit of everything and great reviews so I decided to give it a go. We arrived about 15 minutes before our reservation. The waiter who greeted us stated that our table would be ready around 5:30 because they were full. He was very nice and stated he would call me if a table opened up sooner, but it wasn’t a problem, we just walked around for a while. Isabella is located on a side street in such a great little “town square” type area right near the Paul Revere house. Since this is a small restaurant, reservations are a must! We arrived back around 5:30 and were promptly sat. The waiter was very attentive and informative! I had the penne with broccoli rabe and sausage but opted for the homemade tagliatelle pasta instead of penne. WOW! The flavors in this simple dish were amazing! Highly recommend! My family has chicken parm and some other pasta dishes, they were all fantastic! Upon finishing dinner, the waiter came over with a complementary Tiramisu. Now I’m not the biggest Tiramisu fan, but if I could get Tiramisu like they made it regularly, it would be my favorite! Isabella was fantastic from start to finish. Every aspect was amazing from the service to the presentation and most importantly, the flavors. I highly recommend this restaurant and this will become a staple for us whenever we are in Boston! Thank you Isabella!!!
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Theresa
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Impeccable service. Delicious food. Will definitely return.
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jessica
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The best chicken parmigiana I’ve ever had. Everything was delicious. Our waiter was okay, not very friendly, but I think it’s just how people are in Boston. It was a little loud, but if I ever go back to Boston, I would make sure to visit this place again.
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Jeff
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything we ate was delicious and flavorful. The service was friendly, professional, and seemed to anticipate our needs. We did go for a late lunch so the place was nice and quiet so noise level was not a problem. We would DEFINITELY go back next time in the North End.
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Zachary
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Gnocchi, simple yet elegant ambiance. Quick service and unbeatable taste to price value.
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Philip
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
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 on January 4, 2025
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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FAQs

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

Isabella is rated 4.6 stars by 759 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 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 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

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Make a reservation

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