Rabia's Dolce Fumo

3.9

1118 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Charming

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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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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

APPETIZERS

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

PASTA E VERDURE

Gnocchi con Pesto US$25.95
Handcrafted potato gnocchi, creamy pesto
Fettuccine alla Carbonara US$25.95
Parma prosciutto, shallots, egg yolk, aged Romano cheese
Penne alla Puttanesca US$25.95
Shallots, capers, Moroccan black olives, house tomato sauce
Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli US$25.95
Fire-roasted tomato basil sauce & parmigiano-reggiano
Honey-Glazed Butternut Squash Ravioli US$25.95
Creamy gorgonzola sauce, balsamic reduction glaze
Vermont Red Apple Ravioli US$25.95
Creamy gorgonzola sauce, aged Romano cheese & figs
Ravioli d’Aragosta US$35.95
‘Boston’s Best’, fresh lobster meat, champagne rose sauce & black caviar
Linguine con Vongole US$27.95
Cape Cod clams, in scampi sauce
Amalfi US$39.95
Shrimp, scallops, calamari, sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncini & artichoke hearts in scampi over linguine
Fradiavolo alla Mediterranean US$39.95
Octopus, shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, linguine, fire roasted tomato sauce
Sebastiano US$33.95
Pan seared shrimp, scallops & artichokes in light cream sauce over rigatoni
Frutti di Mare con Pesto US$39.95
Shrimp, scallops & mussels sauteed with broccoli & sun-dried tomatoes over fettuccine
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare US$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 US$23.95
Handcrafted meatballs, fire-roasted tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano, linguine
Rigatoni alla Bolognese US$23.95
Rich, hardy & bold chef’s Bolognese ragu
Fettucine Piccata
Capers, artichokes, fire roasted red peppers, lemon sauce
- Pollo US$25.95
- Vitello US$27.95
Penne alla Rosa
Sauteed seasonal veggies in champagne rose sauce
- Pollo US$25.95
- Vitello US$27.95
Chicken Ziti Broccoli US$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 US$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 US$34.95
Lightly battered shrimp, lobster ravioli, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, scampi sa
Cioppino US$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 US$25.95
- Vitello US$27.95
Marsala
Parma prosciutto, assorted mushrooms, fresh herbs & golden raisins, Marsala wine sauce
- Pollo US$25.95
- Vitello US$27.95
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Pan seared, topped with sage, prosciutto & mozzarella cheese in exotic mushrooms & wine sauce
- Pollo US$25.95
- Vitello US$27.95
Bistecca US$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 US$23.95
- Vitello US$25.95
- Add eggplant parmigiana US$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 1,118 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4Food
3.7Service
3.5Ambience
3.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rabia's Dolce Fumo offers a mix of delightful experiences and challenges. Guests rave about the "fantastic food and wonderful service" and "exceptional food." The restaurant excels with its seafood dishes and cozy atmosphere, described as a "fabulous example of a fast-paced Boston North End Italian and seafood fusion dining house." However, some patrons note long waits and occasional service mishaps.

1,118 Reviews

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Evan
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pure perfection.
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Kyle
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Arrived at restaurant for dinner and was told by both tables next to me that they had been waiting for over an hour and half for food. Then the waitress asked them what they ordered three times in 25 minutes. While this was all occurring they tried to bring me there separate plates of food when I had not even ordered yet. It Was so unorganized and overall a very bad experience, especially for Valentine’s Day. I would not recommend unless you’re trying to wait a while!! Once we got up to leave because we decided not to order the other people in there were calling us smart for getting out while we still could
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Joey
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Waited an hour for food on Valentine’s Day…along with all the other couples in the restaurant. Food wasn’t that good and they kept getting peoples orders wrong left and right. Service was rude and unapologetic of what was happening. Then the fire alarm went off as the waitress was spilling drinks all over the floor. Great story to tell though.
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Lanting
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
More than an hour for food to show up; wait staff avoids you
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rachel
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Long wait in food. Got the order wrong. Didn’t matter, it was all flavorless and not as described on menu. The menu sounds great. But the food isn’t.
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Elizabeth
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food and wonderful service. Tania’s delivers every time!
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Corey
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding alternative to the overcrowded neighboring seafood locations. A great place to visit if you don’t want to wait for the over-hyped, virally famous spots adjacent. Coastal Italian at it’s best
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Dominic
VIP
Naples
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and staff were great! Friendly atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.
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Jen
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The powered up pasta was INCREDIBLE! It could feed 4 people, but was well worth it. Everything we had that night was absolutely delicious. We would certainly eat here again in a heartbeat.
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Renee
Greater Boston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We LEFT after waiting over an hour for our meal. Intentionally made dinner reservations at 6:30 because we were going to a performance at 8:00 that was nearby. Arrived on time for reservation. Did not get appetizer and immediately put our order in advising the server. We needed to be out for the show at 8:00 p.m. she commented that everybody in the restaurant was basically going the same place and although she came by to tell us our meals were coming out soon that never happened. So at 7:40 we left. We ordered a chicken dish and raviolis nothing that was overly taxing and never should have waited that long. I'll never return to this restaurant ... There are a significant among other restaurants in the North End and many we could have choose from that. I know we would have gotten our meal and I'm thoroughly disappointed. Instead of having a delicious dinner before the show, we had to eat a pretzel at the venue. No one other than the server came over to apologize and it definitely wasn't her fault.
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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 3.9 stars by 1118 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

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73 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, 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

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

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SOUPS (homemade)

New England Clam Chowder US$13.95

Minestrone Soup US$10.95

Lobster Bisque US$13.95

ANTIPASTI / INSALATE

Caesar US$13.95

Warm Baby Spinach US$15.95

Panzanella Salad US$13.95

APPETIZERS

North End Biggest Meatball US$18.95

Chartcuterie US$20.95

Caprese US$13.95

Grilled Octopus US$19.95

Steamed Top-Neck Clams US$18.95

Baked Goat Cheese US$15.95

Zucchini Flowers US$18.95

Pomodori e Mozzarella Bruschetta US$11.95

North End “Little Italy” Antipasto US$19.95

Steamed Mussels US$18.95

Calamari Fritti US$18.95

Baked Portabella Mushroom US$13.95

PASTA E VERDURE

Gnocchi con Pesto US$25.95

Fettuccine alla Carbonara US$25.95

Penne alla Puttanesca US$25.95

Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli US$25.95

Honey-Glazed Butternut Squash Ravioli US$25.95

Vermont Red Apple Ravioli US$25.95

Ravioli d’Aragosta US$35.95

Linguine con Vongole US$27.95

Amalfi US$39.95

Fradiavolo alla Mediterranean US$39.95

Sebastiano US$33.95

Frutti di Mare con Pesto US$39.95

Risotto ai Frutti di Mare US$39.95

Captain’s Catch M.P.

Lobster Meat Risotto M.P.

Lazy Man Lobster M.P.

Polpette e Linguine con Mozzarella US$23.95

Rigatoni alla Bolognese US$23.95

Fettucine Piccata

Penne alla Rosa

Chicken Ziti Broccoli US$25.95

HOUSE SPECIALS

Steamed Maine Lobster M.P.

Stuffed Chicken US$34.95

Gamberi Dorati US$34.95

Cioppino US$39.95

Francese

Marsala

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Bistecca US$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

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