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Standard Italian, Boston, MA

Standard Italian

4.7
4.7
13 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
  • Neighbourhood gem
From restaurateur Garrett Harker, bar director Jackson Cannon, and culinary director Brian Rae, Standard Italian is coming soon to the Fenway Center!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, American, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (857) 305-3095
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Rae
  • Private party facilities
    Please email events@eshospitality.com for more information about hosting an event!
  • Neighbourhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross Street
    David Ortiz Drive (up a flight of stairs or an elevator) and Beacon St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Kenmore (B, C, D), Fenway (D)We are located in the Bower apartment building (771 Beacon). If you're approaching from Beacon St, walk past the 771 Beacon lobby towards the staircase, then take a left. If you're approaching from David Ortiz Dr, walk up the staircase, then take a right.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

13 Reviews
  1. Donna

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful first experience at Standard Italian. The food was excellent and the martinis are outstanding. Can't wait to go back!

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  2. hubert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the grilled octopus from the Feast of Seven Fishes (and the scallop crudo and Uni caviar prosciutto crostini).

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  3. hubert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s worth coming here just to experience one of Jackson Cannon’s very labor intensive signature drinks, such as the olive oil washed Standard Oil martini. After tasting one of these savory and silky flavor bombs, I’m hooked. Pairs perfectly with the mortadella skewer or bay scallop appetizer. Also Enjoyed the crunchy porchetta platter, will have to try the pastas next time. Place is a bit tricky to find the first time there, but from Eastern Standard look for the sign and follow the trail of little lights.

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  4. Shawn

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Garrett and the team have done an incredible job making Standard Italian an absolute must visit. The space is lovely with an attention on conversational seating. We loved our wait staff who were both attentive and friendly. The signature cocktails were excellent (get the Negroni!) and the food was outstanding. I am Italian and I tire of the usual tired take on Italian food, this is a twist on the classics. Our table of 5 each had a different entree and there wasn’t a miss in the bunch. Fisherman’s stew, rye campanelle, squid ink bucatini, rigatoni amatriciana, and the porchetta were enjoyed by all. Wonderful way to spend the evening!!

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  5. dan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was good. The food was average. Overprice for what it is

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  6. Maggie

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful. A limited menu but everything was excellent. A little pricey but worth it.

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  7. rob

    VIP

    Nashville

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Standard Italian is off to a great start. Four of us ordered a number of their mixed drinks, tried numerous starters and sides, each of the pastas on the menu, and dessert affogatos (which were way above those found in other restaurants). Other than one mildly disappointing grilled mortadella snack (fine, but not outstanding), everything else would be on the “I’d order that again in a heartbeat” list. Add a knowledgeable, thoughtful host and serving staff, the chef’s touch of Brian Poe and team, a comfortable, relaxed environment, and restaurateur Garrett Harker probably has another hit on his hands.

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  8. Jared

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Italian-focused addition to the area and worth a visit! Pastas were delicious, service friendly and efficient. Can't wait to go back and explore more of the menu (especially the drinks).

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  9. Greg

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Julia was a great waitperson, personable and really knew the menu. This is a Great addition to the ES family

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  10. Andrew

    Greater Boston

    99 reviews

    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, well-priced menu and a lovely dining experience. In the great Eastern Standard tradition (Standard Italian is owned by the same group), the recipes are innovative, and the meals were beautifully plated and delicious. Cocktails, as always, were a huge hit (Jackson Cannon is a bar legend! And the vesper was wonderfully prepared and served — plus, you may not find a more generous pour in Boston). Try the porchetta and the meatballs for sure; the cannoli were also fabulous. And Nisa, our server, was so friendly and passionate about the dishes she recommended and served. Great experience all the way around!

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FAQs

Standard Italian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 305-3095.

Standard Italian is rated 4.7 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Standard Italian

771 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    David Ortiz Drive (up a flight of stairs or an elevator) and Beacon St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, American, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Kenmore (B, C, D), Fenway (D)We are located in the Bower apartment building (771 Beacon). If you're approaching from Beacon St, walk past the 771 Beacon lobby towards the staircase, then take a left. If you're approaching from David Ortiz Dr, walk up the staircase, then take a right.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Rae
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (857) 305-3095
  • Private party facilities
    Please email events@eshospitality.com for more information about hosting an event!
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