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Trattoria Il Panino, Boston, MA

Trattoria Il Panino

4.5
4.5
6521 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 177 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the front
and back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm late night Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–2:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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What 6,521 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked

  • Boston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Trattoria Il Panino offers "delicious authentic Italian" cuisine in Boston's North End with standout dishes like "best cacio e pepe ever" and flavorful pasta served in pans. Guests appreciate the "friendly and accommodating" service, though some note the "loud and crowded" atmosphere. Despite occasional service hiccups, many "can't wait to return."

6,521 Reviews
  1. Amari

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average at best especially for the price. Extremely busy on Saturday nights and loud. Table was not ready 20 minutes after reservation time and had to wait at busy bar. Overall disappointing.

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  2. hannah VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Had to wait 20 minutes to be seated with reservation.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It was disappointing, after having eaten here for many years in the past, to find the quality has deteriorated. The arrabbiata pasta was made with jalapeno as opposed to red chilis - very odd, not true to any recipe I've ever had before, and negatively impacted the taste of the dish in a meaningful way so that it was not easy to eat, tasted sour. The pesto pasta was watery in texture and, although not as troubling as the arrabbiata dish, difficult to finish. This was disappointing because many years ago the pasta here was very well-made and impressive. The caprese appetizer was fine, but simple. The server was the highlight, a very kind man. The food was not worth the North End price tag.

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  4. Julio

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Too noisy and frozen food. Service was ok, but place was packed

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  5. Linda

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing. Second time there. Highly recommend. Had the lobster ravioli. Was excellent.

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  6. Janet VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Went there & no greeting or smile from host. Then they tried to seat 6 of us in a smelly dark basement room! We said no! Then told us to wait next door for a table. Then sat us in a plastic tent room where the noise level was ridiculous & no atmosphere! We got up & left & went to The Florentine Cafe which was great!

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  7. Tanya VIP

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The spaghetti carbonara was so awesome!!! You cannot go wrong here!!! My second visit here, and I will come back every time I come to Boston!!!

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  8. Layene

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good! The food it’s perfect, the wine barolo is the best

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  9. Avery

    Detroit2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The pasta was good! Loved the carbonara and the pesto was really good (add chicken cutlet!). The caprese was not worth it at all. Drinks were fine. Service was fine but they really rush you out of the restaurant. Half of us were still eating when the waitress tried to take our plates and proceeded to try to get us to leave the restaurant

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  10. Calmahon12

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious food. We had an entertaining and experienced waiter who recommended great food. It was also reasonably priced.

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Trattoria Il Panino is rated 4.5 stars by 6521 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 177 times today
Google Map for Trattoria Il Panino

280 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm late night Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–2:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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