Pagliuca's

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   Greg

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   We recently celebrated a 16th birthday at Pagliuca's. While we've been dining in the North End for years, this was our first visit here. Unfortunately, the experience was mixed. When we arrived, it took some time to locate the hostess, but once seated, we were fortunate to have a nice corner table. The restaurant is very loud, so the location of our table helped, though it was still tough to have a conversation. The staff brought water and bread promptly, but it took nearly 20 minutes before our waitress came to take our order. She requested we order drinks and food at the same time, which felt rushed, as though they were eager to flip the table. Oddly, we didn’t see her again after that. The appetizers arrived 30 minutes later, followed closely by the entrées, likely to make up for the long wait. The food itself was enjoyable, and the presentation in small saucepans was a nice touch. However, the portions were on the smaller side, which was disappointing given the price point. Overall, while the food was decent, the service and overall experience didn’t quite meet the expectations of a special occasion. For the price, there are other North End spots that offer better value and atmosphere.
   

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   Michelle

   Boise

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

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

   The food was good! We made a reservation for 8:15 and got seated at 8:45. We waited outside and it was freezing. That was the only downfall of the experience. Table service was great!
   

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   Pamela

   Baltimore

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 9 November 2024

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

   Used to be great, but last night was the worst meal I have ever had in the North End. Rubber chicken, watered down, flavorless red sauce, pasta was mush.
   

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   Mike

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 3 November 2024

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

   Fantastic! 35 yrs I've been going to Pag's,, Family! Joe, Maria and all the staff! We appreciate you! Mike
   

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   Max

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 November 2024

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

   Not a great value. I had the pork chops with vinegar peppers and they were completely overcooked as was the veal saltimbocca. Pedestrian food at premium prices.
   

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   Kaye

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 26 October 2024

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

   The service, the food all excellent. The tables are a little tightly squeezed in and it gets a little loud but hey it’s Italian!
   

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   Ken

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 26 October 2024

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

   As always very good food and drinks, you can't go wrong at this place. This is our go to place in the North End and we have plenty of choices.
   

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   Janet

   Greater Boston

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 18 October 2024

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

   Had dinner Last Friday Night made a reservation on opentable. We had to wait about 40 minutes for our table. Sat for about 15 minutes before anybody even came over. Once the waitress came over she immediately wanted our dinner choices. We asked if we could first order a drink as we were celebrating a birthday and without a smile she said okay and took our drink water. The check another 20 minutes to get our drink and felt we had to order right then and there. Yes the food came out rather quickly we were rushed I would say the food was average nothing to write home about. We had been long time customers and it's changed so much and we won't be going back unfortunately.
   

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   Thaire

   Cincinnati

   7 reviews

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   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 13 October 2024

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

   Food quality had gone down over the past few years. This restaurant was much better pre-Covid.
   

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    Jane

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

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

    Saturday night .. great place! Felt ignored at times but got the demand on the staff
    

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