Rabia's Dolce Fumo

Name: Rabia's Dolce Fumo
Address: 73 Salem Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02113
Telephone: (617) 227-6637
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1108 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Located in the heart of Boston¹s North End, Rabia¹s is a cozy Italian restaurant with seductive scenery and delicious dishes. The lively yet romantic atmosphere is the perfect place to linger over one of our acclaimed seafood specials or famous pasta dishes.
At Rabia's we takes great pride in being a Boston seacoast Restaurant with access to the best fishing grounds on earth.
Our high standards mean you get a quality product that's artfully and skillfully prepared- with a dash of Love....
Voted top Italian cuisine and Raw Bar in Boston.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 11:45 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 227-6637
Website
http://www.rabiasdolcefumoboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of Boston's North End, Rabia's is a cozy Italian restaurant with seductive scenery and delicious dishes. The lively yet romantic atmosphere is the perfect place to linger over one of our acclaimed seafood specials, famous pasta dishes, or fresh oysters served on the half-shell.

Location
73 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113
Area
North End
Parking details
Validated parking located at Parcel #7 near North End Garage
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Caesar USD 13.95
Hearts of romaine, homemade Caesar dressing, herb golden croutons
- Add white anchovies USD 6.00
Warm Baby Spinach USD 15.95
Baked portabella, roasted peppers, crisp prosciutto, herbed goat cheese, balsamic dressing
Panzanella Salad USD 13.95
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, fresh mozzarella, red onions, balsamic dressing

APPETIZERS

North End Biggest Meatball USD 18.95
100% beef with tomato cheese sauce served with mixed greens & crostinis
Chartcuterie USD 20.95
Italian cold cuts and assorted cheese
Caprese USD 13.95
Tomatoes, Italian prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil
Grilled Octopus USD 19.95
Mediterranean octopus with pesto
Steamed Top-Neck Clams USD 18.95
Cape Cod clams, shallots, garlic, butter & white wine
Baked Goat Cheese USD 15.95
Fresh herbs, garlic, Tuscan crostini
Zucchini Flowers USD 18.95
Stuffed with whipped ricotta and spinach
Pomodori e Mozzarella Bruschetta USD 11.95
lggy’s Tuscan bread crostini, ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil in extra virgin olive oil
North End “Little Italy” Antipasto USD 19.95
A collection of cured assorted vegetables, olives, basil, extra-virgin olive oil mushrooms, artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella & Imported ltalian meats
Steamed Mussels USD 18.95
Vine-ripened tomatoes, butter, garlic & white wine
Calamari Fritti USD 18.95
Fried calamari, lemon, fire-roasted tomato sauce
Baked Portabella Mushroom USD 13.95
Prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, port wine

PASTA E VERDURE

Gnocchi con Pesto USD 25.95
Handcrafted potato gnocchi, creamy pesto
Fettuccine alla Carbonara USD 25.95
Parma prosciutto, shallots, egg yolk, aged Romano cheese
Penne alla Puttanesca USD 25.95
Shallots, capers, Moroccan black olives, house tomato sauce
Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli USD 25.95
Fire-roasted tomato basil sauce & parmigiano-reggiano
Honey-Glazed Butternut Squash Ravioli USD 25.95
Creamy gorgonzola sauce, balsamic reduction glaze
Vermont Red Apple Ravioli USD 25.95
Creamy gorgonzola sauce, aged Romano cheese & figs
Ravioli d’Aragosta USD 35.95
‘Boston’s Best’, fresh lobster meat, champagne rose sauce & black caviar
Linguine con Vongole USD 27.95
Cape Cod clams, in scampi sauce
Amalfi USD 39.95
Shrimp, scallops, calamari, sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncini & artichoke hearts in scampi over linguine
Fradiavolo alla Mediterranean USD 39.95
Octopus, shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, linguine, fire roasted tomato sauce
Sebastiano USD 33.95
Pan seared shrimp, scallops & artichokes in light cream sauce over rigatoni
Frutti di Mare con Pesto USD 39.95
Shrimp, scallops & mussels sauteed with broccoli & sun-dried tomatoes over fettuccine
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare USD 39.95
Seasoned creamy risotto with lobster meat, shrimp, scallops & calamari
Captain’s Catch M.P.
Cajun Seasoned Maine lobster, clams & Jonah crab claws over garlic & oil linguini
Lobster Meat Risotto M.P.
Fresh 1 1/4 |Ib. lobster’s meat, selected range of exotic mushrooms in Truffle olil
Lazy Man Lobster M.P.
Fresh Maine lobster meat in Fradiavolo sauce over linguine
Polpette e Linguine con Mozzarella USD 23.95
Handcrafted meatballs, fire-roasted tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano, linguine
Rigatoni alla Bolognese USD 23.95
Rich, hardy & bold chef’s Bolognese ragu
Fettucine Piccata
Capers, artichokes, fire roasted red peppers, lemon sauce
- Pollo USD 25.95
- Vitello USD 27.95
Penne alla Rosa
Sauteed seasonal veggies in champagne rose sauce
- Pollo USD 25.95
- Vitello USD 27.95
Chicken Ziti Broccoli USD 25.95
Broccoli florets with penne pasta in scampi sauce

HOUSE SPECIALS

Steamed Maine Lobster M.P.
With your choice of sweet corn on the cob, garlic & oil or marinara sauce pasta
Stuffed Chicken USD 34.95
Chicken stuffed with roasted red peppers, spinach, fresh mozzarella cheese with a pesto sauce served with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables
Gamberi Dorati USD 34.95
Lightly battered shrimp, lobster ravioli, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, scampi sa
Cioppino USD 39.95
Stew of scallops, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari & lobster with Tuscan crostini
Francese
Egg-dipped medallions, fresh herbs. assorted mushrooms, garlic, lemon, white wine sauce
- Pollo USD 25.95
- Vitello USD 27.95
Marsala
Parma prosciutto, assorted mushrooms, fresh herbs & golden raisins, Marsala wine sauce
- Pollo USD 25.95
- Vitello USD 27.95
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Pan seared, topped with sage, prosciutto & mozzarella cheese in exotic mushrooms & wine sauce
- Pollo USD 25.95
- Vitello USD 27.95
Bistecca USD 55.95
Ribeye or Filet grilled to perfection, served with mashed Idaho potatoes & asparagus
Parmigiana
Tender cutlets, fire-roasted tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ziti
- Pollo USD 23.95
- Vitello USD 25.95
- Add eggplant parmigiana USD 5.95

Side Orders - 9.95

Garlicky spinach
Pasta in garlic oil or marinara Hand-cut fries
Sauteed vegetables
Fresh corn on the cob

What 1,108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rabia's Dolce Fumo is a hidden gem in Boston's North End, renowned for its "outstanding" seafood and authentic Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "fresh and flavorful" dishes, including seafood risotto and veal. Despite occasional service hiccups, the "superior raw bar" and attentive staff, like Roberto, make each visit memorable.

1,108 Reviews

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Rui
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good was ok, service needs improvement, could use a little cleaning, (sticky floor)will try others next time in the area…
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Katherine
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional restaurant, exceptional food, exceptional service. Can’t wait to go back!!
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AnnaLee
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous example of a fast paced Boston North End Italian and seafood fusion dining house ! Loud and busy but cozy at the same time. Oysters were top notch and gorgeous. Lobster was very nice, over angel hair. The bread and tapenade was also divine. Our waitress was Yaya and she was very bubbly and sweet. The service overall is not flawless.. but it was perfect in giving us that North Boston vibe! We loved it. Also the prices were very reasonable, considering. I would definitely go here again and recommend it.
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j
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meals. All fresh. Service was fantastic with Yia yia. Highly recommend
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Laura
Greater Boston
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The wait staff was very kind but kept getting the orders wrong. Charcuterie board came back as a salad, wine came babb can k as a sangria. Things were charged to the bill that shouldn’t have been.
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Lori
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful night out! We were able to sit at a nice table for two at the window. Our server, Yaya was amazing! All of our food and drinks were great! We started with clam chowder and lobster bisque along with bread. My husband ordered the Captains Catch which was a huge portion of great seafood and pasta. ordered the Lazy Mans lobster. I would definitely recommend!!!!! Thank you to Rabia’s Dolce Fumo for an awesome experience.
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Joe
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had a 7:30 reservation which we should up at 7:15. Asked to wait 45 minutes. 45 minutes later, we were told that they were still seating 6:30 reservations. A patron who had a 6:00 reservation was seated at 6:40 and was still waiting for food at 7:50. We left!
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Margaret
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Place was great, tons of options and specials, our waitress was great, everyone came and checked on us quite frequently not just our server. I’m surprised it wasn’t busier on a Friday night, great hole in the wall, maybe the best kept secret. I’ve been before and I know there raw bar is superior, I had the butternut squash ravioli and my friend the stuffed chicken, zucchini flowers to start, everything was 10/10, not a single complaint.
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Angie
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oyster special was great! And the butternut squash was delicious! She made really good cosmos for our drink too
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Eileen
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was good, food was good but a patron payed for our dinner. He left before we could thank him. What a treat!!
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FAQs

Rabia's Dolce Fumo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-6637.

Rabia's Dolce Fumo is rated 4.3 stars by 1108 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

73 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Area
North End
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 11:45 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Validated parking located at Parcel #7 near North End Garage
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rabiasdolcefumoboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 227-6637
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of Boston's North End, Rabia's is a cozy Italian restaurant with seductive scenery and delicious dishes. The lively yet romantic atmosphere is the perfect place to linger over one of our acclaimed seafood specials, famous pasta dishes, or fresh oysters served on the half-shell.

Rabia's Dolce Fumo

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lazy Man Lobster

Lobster Bisque

Cioppino

SOUPS (homemade)

New England Clam Chowder USD 13.95

Minestrone Soup USD 10.95

Lobster Bisque USD 13.95

ANTIPASTI / INSALATE

Caesar USD 13.95

Warm Baby Spinach USD 15.95

Panzanella Salad USD 13.95

APPETIZERS

North End Biggest Meatball USD 18.95

Chartcuterie USD 20.95

Caprese USD 13.95

Grilled Octopus USD 19.95

Steamed Top-Neck Clams USD 18.95

Baked Goat Cheese USD 15.95

Zucchini Flowers USD 18.95

Pomodori e Mozzarella Bruschetta USD 11.95

North End “Little Italy” Antipasto USD 19.95

Steamed Mussels USD 18.95

Calamari Fritti USD 18.95

Baked Portabella Mushroom USD 13.95

PASTA E VERDURE

Gnocchi con Pesto USD 25.95

Fettuccine alla Carbonara USD 25.95

Penne alla Puttanesca USD 25.95

Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli USD 25.95

Honey-Glazed Butternut Squash Ravioli USD 25.95

Vermont Red Apple Ravioli USD 25.95

Ravioli d’Aragosta USD 35.95

Linguine con Vongole USD 27.95

Amalfi USD 39.95

Fradiavolo alla Mediterranean USD 39.95

Sebastiano USD 33.95

Frutti di Mare con Pesto USD 39.95

Risotto ai Frutti di Mare USD 39.95

Captain’s Catch M.P.

Lobster Meat Risotto M.P.

Lazy Man Lobster M.P.

Polpette e Linguine con Mozzarella USD 23.95

Rigatoni alla Bolognese USD 23.95

Fettucine Piccata

Penne alla Rosa

Chicken Ziti Broccoli USD 25.95

HOUSE SPECIALS

Steamed Maine Lobster M.P.

Stuffed Chicken USD 34.95

Gamberi Dorati USD 34.95

Cioppino USD 39.95

Francese

Marsala

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Bistecca USD 55.95

Parmigiana

Side Orders - 9.95

Garlicky spinach

Pasta in garlic oil or marinara Hand-cut fries

Sauteed vegetables

Fresh corn on the cob

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Rabia's Dolce Fumo restaurant rated?

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