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La Summa, Boston, MA

La Summa

4.7
4.7
643 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A letter from the founder,

From the time I can remember, while I was growing up in this Italian neighborhood, the North End of Boston, my grandmother, Crocefissa Barbara Summa, was a great influence in my life.
It was at her dinner table that I learned of friendship and love, and by her side I discovered the art of Italian cooking. I learned it all begins with the best ingredients to bring out the simplicity of flavors of Sicilian cuisine as well as the many various regions throughout Italy. It pleases me that you selected to dine at La Summa. I know that your experience will be warm and pleasant, with culinary pleasures. - Barbara Summa Sullivan ( JULY 3, 1940 – SEPTEMBER 16, 2022)

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Thu, Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 523-9503
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We will gladly cater to all events of any size. <br />Call to book us for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a secluded dining room at the back of the restaurant that can be reserved for 14-18 people. The front dining room of La Summa can be reserved for larger parties, up to 50 people. We kindly ask that you call at least a week in advanced for large parties. Unable to accommodate larger parties on weekends.
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Cross street
    Hanover Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is limited. Lewis Wharf and Sargent's Wharf, outdoor parking lots are located at the end of our street on Congress street. 3 minute walk to our restaurant.
  • Public transit
    7 minute walk from Haymarket Station. 9 minute walk from North Station. 11 minute walk from Aquarium T- Station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 643 people are saying

La Summa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Summa is a charming Italian gem nestled away from Hanover Street's hustle. Guests rave about its "authentic Italian food excellently prepared" and "wonderful service." The cozy atmosphere is perfect for date nights or special occasions. With "reasonable prices" and "delicious" dishes like chicken parm and gnocchi, it's a must-visit in Boston's North End.

643 Reviews
  1. Lolo

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband loves classic Italian fare and in researching reviews I decided upon La Summa for his birthday trip to Boston. We shared the meatballs tagliatelle w/marinara and the chicken parmigiana tagliatelle w/marinara. The meatballs were tender and flavorful, the noodles fresh, and the chicken was succulent and delicious with an exceptional red sauce! Due to the exceptional food and service, we ranked it as one of our top dining experiences ever!

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  2. Sendi VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hyden Gem!!! Great dinner and service. Prices are very reasonable. As soon as you step in can tell there is home cooking going on!

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  3. Nancy

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always wonderful. Wait staff can't do enough for you. This is my go to restaurant in the North End.

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  4. Naomi

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite quaint romantic Staff wasn’t annoying asking if things are ok or trying to fill you water.

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  5. Nicholas

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Gold standard for Italian Cuisine. My faith in North End dinning has been restored. La Summa is a gem!

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  6. Tom

    Greater Boston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent food, great selection of wines, very friendly and attentive servers, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. La Summa is a wonderful restaurant!

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  7. Ken

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just returned from a wonderful dinner at La Summa, and will certainly be making a return visit. It’s a comfortable place, white table cloths but come-as-you-are, and was very busy on this Saturday evening. The service was friendly and helpful (though non parle italiano), and there was a surprise performance by three very good singers (they solicited tips afterwards, but it was well worth it for the addition to the evening). We had a shared house salad, veal parm, and a seafood pasta dish, and all were well prepared and delicious. I ordered a half bottle of wine from their good selection of reasonably priced wines. For us, this was a great spot for a fun evening.

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  8. Zoie

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gluten free menu available--all parts of the meal were outstanding! The ambiance is incredibly cozy and makes you feel right at home. The bolognese with gluten free penne was truly the best I had ever had, and the cozze was a brilliant starter. Well-made cocktails rounded out a fantastic dinner. Such a gem--will be returning for sure!

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  9. delaney VIP

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone who works here is so kind and attentive. The restaurant was also decorated for valentines and it was so cute! The fusilli pasta is actual real fresh pasta which is hard to find sometimes! The sauce was so good too!

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  10. Cory

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service altogether as always. Never leave this place disappointed.

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FAQs

La Summa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 523-9503.

La Summa is rated 4.7 stars by 643 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Summa

30 Fleet Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hanover Street
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Thu, Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is limited. Lewis Wharf and Sargent's Wharf, outdoor parking lots are located at the end of our street on Congress street. 3 minute walk to our restaurant.
  • Public transit
    7 minute walk from Haymarket Station. 9 minute walk from North Station. 11 minute walk from Aquarium T- Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 523-9503
  • Catering
    We will gladly cater to all events of any size. <br />Call to book us for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a secluded dining room at the back of the restaurant that can be reserved for 14-18 people. The front dining room of La Summa can be reserved for larger parties, up to 50 people. We kindly ask that you call at least a week in advanced for large parties. Unable to accommodate larger parties on weekends.
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