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Piccolo Nido, Boston, MA

Piccolo Nido

4.9
4.9
308 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Piccolo Nido in Boston is an Italian restaurant with a family atmosphere, owned and operated by chef Pino Irano from Napoli. Piccolo Nido’s dinner menu includes a daily soup option, as well as classic antipasto and pasta dishes. Enjoy an espresso or cappuccino with dessert, and enjoy getting to know Pino when he steps out of the kitchen to greet the patrons.

Entrees at Piccolo Nido include favorites such as spaghetti and gnocchi, but also has options for lovers of true Italian flavors, such as veal and trout. The fresh catch of the day is also available for the freshest seafood around, and diners can also enjoy tiramisu or a dessert of the day.



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 742-4272
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    pino irano
  • Area
    North End
  • Cross Street
    commercial st
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    aquarium...
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 308 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Best Overall

  • Greater Boston

    Best Food

  • Greater Boston

    Best Service

  • Greater Boston

    Best Ambience

  • Greater Boston

    Best Value

  • Greater Boston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Greater Boston

    Romantic

  • Greater Boston

    Italian

  • Boston

    Best Overall

  • Boston

    Best Food

  • Boston

    Best Service

  • Boston

    Best Ambience

  • Boston

    Best Value

  • Boston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Boston

    Romantic

  • Boston

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolo Nido, a family-run gem in the North End, offers an "excellent dining experience" with "superior" food and service. Chef Pino, hailed as "the best Italian chef," delivers authentic, delicious dishes like veal parmigiana and tiramisu. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with personal touches that make every visit memorable.

308 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect night for a small family reunion. Service outstanding, atmosphere great, food was perfect. Thank you Pino and crew

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  2. Wallis

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service, delicious Italian specialties, and quiet ambience!

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  3. patty

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect! Waiter with a beautiful voice briefly singing... attentive service... delicious food... delivery of food and beverage timed well... cozy and personal without being intrusive. Great experience!!! Thank you!

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  4. Doug

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent choice, off the beaten path of crazy Hanover street. Restaurant is small, intimate, great ambiance. Our waiter was extremely talented, first rate service, knowledgeable of menu and specials. Everyone got what they wanted, everything was fresh. The chef came out mid meal to check on us and introduced the bus boy who stopped what he was doing to serenade the dinning room not once but twice. Ir was an exceptional bonus. I would recommend and definitely going back when in the North End.

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  5. Kathleen

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot. Very nice atmosphere. Food was excellent. Menu is small but something for all tastes. Will def go back!

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  6. Jennifer

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We used to live in the North End and dine weekly at Piccolo Nido. It’s been 20 years since we’ve been back and it is still great. It’s a true gem.

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  7. Joe

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pino is the ultimate host always a pleasure and the food is over the top, best Tiramisu I have ever had.

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  8. Peter

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Piccolo is a neighborhood gem. The service is great. The food is delicious. I had the veal marsala which was one of the best I've had. My wife had the cod special which was prepared wiith lemon in a light cream sauce which she said was excellent. The menu, though it was small offered a good spectrum of choices. There is only one dessert - tiramisu which was great. I think one of the reasons for the quality is that the owner is present greeting serving amake sure that your experience is all that it should be.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a special meal. Top shelf once again. Looking forward to coming back

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, excellent meal!! We will be back!

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Piccolo Nido is rated 4.9 stars by 308 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Piccolo Nido

257 North St, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    commercial st
  • Area
    North End
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    aquarium...
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    pino irano
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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