Lucia Ristorante

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   June

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   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 7 days ago

   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 7 days ago

   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

   VIP

   Orange County

   55 reviews

   4.0

   55 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   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 11 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was unsurpassed. My mother was born in Sicily 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
   

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   Eric

   Greater Boston

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on 11 December 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 8 December 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 8 December 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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   William

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Long time North End Diner, first time @ Lucia. Pre-game dinner (Celtics). Party of 4 seated promptly, upstairs. Bread was fresh and prompt, meat & cheese antipasto was just enough for 4 as a starter. Found a reasonably priced Super Tuscan red wine. I had the Veal Saltimbocca w/Penne which was great. Tasted the Chicken Parm w/Penne which I would order the next time, did not try the Bolognese, but my guest enjoyed it. A little loud and tight seating, but that is to be expected in the North End. I’ll be back!
   

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    Ryan

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had a fantastic experience! The food, the wine, the staff and the atmosphere were all great.
    

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