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Ristorante Saraceno, Boston, MA

Ristorante Saraceno

4.6
4.6
1546 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Born out of our love of fine wines and traditional food, Ristorante Saraceno Italian/Napoletana style cuisine has become the premiere location for fine dining in Boston’s Historic North End. After traveling the Italian regions and sampling different cuisines, we decided to make our way back home and bring Napoli’s best to Boston. Our biggest challenge was finding the right, high-quality ingredients for the dishes we wanted to serve. We are dedicated to offering only the finest and freshest foods. We have also taken great care in assembling a team of only the best chefs and experienced kitchen and dining staff. Come and taste the experience yourself.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 227-5353
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Catinella
  • Catering
    No
  • Private party facilities
    Please call us at (617) 227-5888 for more information.We do have private rooms for large events
  • Neighbourhood
    North End
  • Cross Street
    Hanover Street
  • Parking details
    We gladly offer our customers parking validation for up to three hours. We also have valet parking outside of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The closest train stations to us are Haymarket, Aquarium, and North Station. We are approximately half a mile from each of these stops.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

What 1,546 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ristorante Saraceno is a North End gem with "amazing service" and "incredible food." Known for its authentic Italian atmosphere, it offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "wonderful ambiance." The attentive staff and occasional live music enhance its charm, making every visit memorable.

1,546 Reviews
  1. Joline

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was packed! What we didn’t realize was that there was an entire basement with additional seating. The layout was interesting but we enjoyed the authentic vibe. This is where the sweet host seated us. The entire staff was attentive and friendly, quick to deliver water and bread. The food was good and we enjoyed the dining experience. Ordered lasagna, gamberi scampi and fettuccine alfredo.

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  2. Grace

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Less intimate than I thought, although the restaurant gave me a cozy, personal feeling which I enjoyed! Service was good and the food was absolutely phenomenal.

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  3. Paul

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and food. One of the coziest spots in North End

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  4. Mark

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have visited this restaurant a few times over the past 20 years and it remains our favorite. Excellent food, a personal and family feeling and a quiet, relaxing environment. Highlly recommended!

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  5. Natalie

    Greater Boston

    82 reviews

    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Great food. If you go on Sat. evenings, live music. Wonderful.

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  6. Andrea

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food! A true North End gem. This was our fifth time dining here and will definitely be back. Good accommodations for large parties of 6-9 guests.

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  7. Tanya

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely non-fussy restaurant that does its best to deliver value. It's not high end, but solid Italian and affordable with hard working staff.

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  8. Mary Ellen

    Greater Boston

    103 reviews

    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome meal. But very loud. Had to talk loud through the whole meal.

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  9. Vincent

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Like most Italian restaurants in this area , the food is average . Nothing special your basic dishes. Service was very good and place is nice. Gets a little crowded

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  10. Eleanor

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was welcoming and attentive. Food was hot and tasty. We were given bread which was good and service was fast enough, and good portions for the dinner!

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FAQs

Ristorante Saraceno offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-5353.

Ristorante Saraceno is rated 4.6 stars by 1546 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 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ristorante Saraceno

286 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hanover Street
  • Neighbourhood
    North End
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We gladly offer our customers parking validation for up to three hours. We also have valet parking outside of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The closest train stations to us are Haymarket, Aquarium, and North Station. We are approximately half a mile from each of these stops.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Catinella
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 227-5353
  • Catering
    No
  • Private party facilities
    Please call us at (617) 227-5888 for more information.We do have private rooms for large events
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