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Vinoteca di Monica, Boston, MA

Vinoteca di Monica

4.6
4.6
3364 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Located in the heart of Boston's North End neighborhood, VINOTECA di MONICA serves Rustic Regional Italian cuisine and Wine Spectator’s Grand Award for one of the largest Selections of Italian wines in the city.

You no longer need to travel to Italy to experience the marriage between regional Italian food and wine. The menu focuses on the preservation of traditional regional dishes, with an unpretentious dedication to the true flavors that make regional Italian cuisine so popular.

The art of pasta and bread making are carried out daily, for your sampling, where the freshest ingredients is an everyday affair. VINOTECA di MONICA is the result of Monica’s Restaurant evolution and our passion for the Italian culture and the big role food and wine plays in its preservation.

Brought to you by the Mendoza Iturralde Family

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 227-0311 ext. 1
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jorge Mendoza Iturralde
  • Catering
    Family Style Take out available from our Pasta Shop Next door.
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private space available.
  • Neighbourhood
    North End
  • Cross Street
    Hanover St.
  • Parking details
    Validated Parking at Parcel 7 Garage. 136 Blackstone St Boston, MA 02109 Phone: (617) 973-6954 (On the corner of Sudbury St. and Congress St.)
  • Public transit
    Haymarket, Gov't Center & Aquarium
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,364 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vinoteca di Monica is a North End gem known for its "delicious homemade pasta" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "best mushroom ravioli" and "excellent brunch options." While reservations are recommended due to its popularity, the vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience.

3,364 Reviews
  1. Katy

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely meal for the 4 of us. The pasta was perfectly fresh and cooked al dente. Our server (Fortunato C) gave some lovely recommendations, was friendly and knowledgeable about the area and a pleasure to chat to. Could not recommend more highly. Portion sizes large but does not take away from quality of food.

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  2. Kim

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent- lots of choices. Service was very good- attentive server. Great bread and fresh, delicious pasta. Overall a great choice for dinner.

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  3. Emily

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Really frustrating that it seemed they were running a full hour behind reservations and could not communicate that. We had a 7:30 reservation and waited on the sidewalk for an hour to be sat, along with 7+ other parties with reservations at 7:30, 7:45, 8, etc. They had 5 or more parties if 8 or more people, which seemed to have clogged things up. Being told “I’ll come get you outside in a.m few minutes” and then waiting an hour is wild, especially with my family members in their 50s and 60s. Never once did the staff come out to tell people a table was ready, people had to go periodically ask. Thank got it was unseasonably warm. We nearly left multiple times, going to the point of calling about wait times at other places, I had started to walk way to a new restaurant when my family member called me back, saying our table was finally ready (8:25pm). The server was very lovely and the food was decent, but don’t trust this place with reservations.

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  4. Amanda

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I am very grateful that they held my table for 30 minutes, given my error in scheduling our reservation closer to my arrival at Logan than I intended. I did notice that there was a huge crowd of people waiting to be seated who also had reservations. Given the situation, the service once we sat down was impeccable. We were celebrating my birthday, and I got better treatment than at Artu the previous week! My only complaint was that our waiter did not share when protein or vegetables cost more on a dish, which doubled the cost of my friend’s meal. She was really upset. Transparency is really important. While eating, she asked me how do you find these good restaurants! Then when we got the tab and saw the cost of her mail, she said she will never return to this restaurant.

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  5. Patricia

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful night great staff ! Food was fantastic.

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  6. Judi

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food and sat in my favorite spot by the window.

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  7. Denise

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my favorite restaurants in the North End -- I've never been disappointed.

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  8. CFam

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants they always strive to give us an impeccable experience. Never disappoints. Alex always takes care of a special table for our son with special needs.

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  9. Ed

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals… the food was really exceptional, from the fresh pastas, the sauces, the meats and sides. Everything was so fresh and tasty! We’ll definitely be back!

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  10. Leah

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We waited 45 minutes for a table and were only offered bread during our wait after we checked in about our table several times. 45 minutes is an extremely long time to be waiting for a table and the host kept saying “you’re next. We always have a slight delay on Saturday nights.” The manager was lovely after we spoke to her but I was truly shocked we werent offered free apps and drinks while we waited close to an hour for our reservation. Food was great, but we won’t be going back.

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FAQs

Vinoteca di Monica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-0311 ext. 1.

Vinoteca di Monica is rated 4.6 stars by 3364 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vinoteca di Monica

143 Richmond St., Boston, MA 02109

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hanover St.
  • Neighbourhood
    North End
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Validated Parking at Parcel 7 Garage. 136 Blackstone St Boston, MA 02109 Phone: (617) 973-6954 (On the corner of Sudbury St. and Congress St.)
  • Public transit
    Haymarket, Gov't Center & Aquarium
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jorge Mendoza Iturralde
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 227-0311 ext. 1
  • Catering
    Family Style Take out available from our Pasta Shop Next door.
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private space available.
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