Riccardo's

4.5

1840 reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Riccardo's Ristorante is located in the North End neighborhood of Boston and is a family run business which has been recognized by local and national known food critiques as one of the best authentic Italian Restaurants in Boston. Now being run by Richie Jr., Riccardo's has the same fine standards and quality of food as always. The staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about every item on the menu. Unlike other Italian restaurants in the neighborhood Ricardo's never skimps on portions. Come and visit. Renew your love for Riccardo's.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

30 Mar 2023

19:00

Booked 51 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 720-3994
Website
http://www.riccardosnorthend.com/
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Adjacent to Paul Revere's House in Boston's Historic North End, Riccardo's offers a perfect location to hold your upcoming event. Ideal for birthdays, graduations, and rehearsals, we will accommodate parties of all sizes or occasions and customize menus to satisfy the needs of each and every guest.
Private party contact
Michael Travaglione: (877) 646-6735

Location
175 North Street, Boston, MA 02113
Area
North End
Parking Details
Validated parking at Parcels Seven parking garage is available, located on Congress Street by Fanueil Hall.
Public Transit
Haymarket T Station (Green and Orange lines) and Government Center T Station (Green and Blue lines)

Popular dishes

Zuppa RiccardoUS$9.00
Lentils, green peas and pasta in chicken stock
Pasta E Fagioli Alla NapoletanaUS$10.00
Pasta and Cannellini beans
Saute Di Cozze E VongoleUS$12.00
Mussels and little neck clams sauteed with garlic, olive oil and a splash of marinara
Calamari Fritti Lightly Fried SquidUS$12.00
Bruschetta Con Funghi SelvaggiUS$9.00
Bruschetta with wild mushrooms
Saute Di Cozze E VongoleUS$12.00
Mussels and Littleneck Clams sauteed with garlic, olive oil and a splash of Marinara
Mozzarella CarosellaUS$12.00
Lightly fried mozzarella topped with fresh Mozzarella
Gamberi LimoncelloUS$15.00
Shrimp sauteed in a Limoncello reduction
Prosciutto Di Parma E BurrataUS$15.00
Parma Prosciutto; Fresh Burrata Mozzarella
Portobello Alla GrigliaUS$13.00
Grilled Portobello mushrooms with artichoke hearts, sundried tomato, Gaeta olives, gorgonzola
CapreseUS$12.00
Italian Mozzarella, vine ripe tomato, extra virgin olive oil
Polipo Alla Griglia Con FinocchioUS$13.00
Grilled Octopus with mixed greens drizzled with Balsamic glaze
Rollatini Di MelanzaneUS$10.00
Eggplant rolled and stuffed with ricotta, Romano and mozzarella cheese topped with fresh marinara
Antipasto Della CasaUS$18.00
Selected imported specially cold cuts, cheese, marinated vegetables and olives

Insalate

La Classica Di CesareUS$9.00
Mesculin InsalataUS$9.00
Baby Spinach InsalataUS$9.00
Traditional Caesar Salad

Pasta

Lasagna Fatti in Casa Di MammaUS$17.00
Pasta sheets layered with a rich cheese blended ground meat
Orecchiette Con Salsiccia E Broccoli De RabbeUS$20.00
Little ears pasta with sweet Italian sausages & broccoli w/ rabbe
Linguine Alla VongoleUS$20.00
New england hard shell clams steamed in garlic, extra virgin olive oil; natural juices
Penne Con Pollo E BroccoliUS$19.00
Natural chicken sauteed in white wine & garlic sauce tossed with fresh broccoli florets al dente ziti
Gnocchi Alla SorrentinaUS$17.00
Potato dumplings with imported mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes & backyard basil
Fettuccini AlfredoUS$17.00
Homemade fettuccini prepared in a creamy cheese sauce
Ravioli Ripieni Con AragostaUS$24.00
Lobster filled ravioli topped with Gulf shrimp in a creamy sauce
Gnocchi Con Spezzatino Di VitelloUS$22.00
Milk-fed veal sauteed with shiitake mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes and capers. Tossed with our homemade potato gnocchi with Romano cheese in a light tomato sauce
Linguini Con Calamari RipieniUS$20.00
Native tender Calamari tubes stuffed with seasoned bread crumbs; pieces of Calamari over a bed of linguine
Linguine Fra Diavolo Con Capesante E GamberiUS$24.00
Deep Sea Scallops & Gulf Shrimp sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic. Finished in a spicy fresh marinara sauce
Fusilli Con GamberiUS$22.00
Chopped Gulf Shrimp in a cognac reduction tossed with homemade fusilli parmigiano reggiano
Risotto Alla RiccardoUS$19.00
Natural chicken fresh spinach and shiitake mushrooms tossed with imported arborio rice in a light wine cream sauce
Risotto Con Frutti Di MareUS$25.00
Baby clams, mussels, calamari & Gulf shrimp tossed with imported Arborio rice in a seafood broth

Specialita Della Casa

Pollo PiccataUS$18.00
Chicken breast sauteed with capers and artichoke hearts in a lemon white wine sauce
Tre Tipo Di Parmigiano
Sauteed golden brown then layered with our homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with penne pasta
- ChickenUS$19.00
- VealUS$22.00
- EggplantUS$18.00
Salmone Alla GrigliaUS$19.00
Grilled Salmon served with fresh broccoli & topped with a lemon caper white wine reduction
AgnelloUS$29.00
Rack of lamb served with wild mushroom Risotto
Gamberi Madeira Alla RiccardoUS$24.00
Gulf Shrimp sauteed in a light egg batter topped with fresh spinach & imported provolone cheese in a Madeira demi glace
Costata Di VitelloUS$34.00
Grilled Veal Chop stuffed with imported prosciutto di parma and mozzarella cheese, finished with a shallot sun dried tomato port wine demi-glaze
Branzino NapolitanoUS$24.00
Mediterranean Sea Bass sauteed in a fresh cherry tomato, basil and extra virgin olive oil sauce, Served with grilled vegetables
Scaloppine Di VitelloUS$24.00
Thinly sliced pieces of milk-fed veal sauteed with fresh mushrooms in a tasty Marsala wine sauce
MaialeUS$24.00
Pork loin stuffed with fresh spinach, fontina cheese & imported Prosciutto di Parma. Served with roasted potatoes & finished in a Madeira demi-glace
Pollo ExquisitoUS$19.00
Chicken sauteed in a light egg batter topped with imported Prosciutto di Parma and mozzarella cheese. Finished in a Marsala wine sauce
HaddockUS$23.00
Haddock dipped in a light egg batter sauteed with shiitake mushrooms in a white wine lemon sauce
Bistecca Di ManzoUS$32.00
New York sirloin strips grilled to perfection served with fresh daily vegetables
Seafood Fra DiavoloUS$32.00
Shrimp, mussels, calamari, scallops and little necks, sauteed in a fresh spicy tomato sauce over al dente linguine

Contoroni

Side dishes ala carte

Broccoli RabeUS$8.00
Fresh SpinachUS$8.00
Fresh BroccoliUS$8.00

Bevande

Beer

Peroni
Heineken
Sam Adams
Michelob Ultra
Budweiser
Bud Light
Miller Lite
Stella Artois

Cocktails

Sour Apple Martini
Citrus Vodka, Sour Apple Liqueur and a splash of OJ
Peach Bellini Martini
Citrus Vodka, Peach Schnapps, splash of pineapple, splash or Prosecco
Espresso Martini
UV Vanilla Vodka, Frangelico, Espresso and a splash of Bailey
Limoncello Martini
Limoncello, UV Raspberry Vodka, garnished with a lemon
Pomegranate Martini
Pama Pomegranate Liqueur, UV Citrus Vodka, garnished with a lime
Mojito
Cruzan Rum, Muddled Mint & Simple Syrup
Mango
Pineapple
Pomegranate
Coconut
Grand Margarita
Agave Tequila, Grand Marnier, Sour Mix with a salted rim
Cosmopolitan
Citrus Vodka, Triple Sec, splash of cranberry, garnished with a lime
French Kiss Martini
Vanilla Vodka, Chambord and Pineapple juice
Signature Sangria
Glass or Carafe
Non Alcoholic Beverages
Pellegrino Bottled Water
Panna Bottled Water
Soft Drinks
Variety of Teas & More

What 1,840 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience4
Ordered the Linguine ala Vognole. Clams were good, however, the rest of the dish lacked flavor. Was a bit disappointing given Open Table had this place listed as #1.
M
Mary
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
I loved Riccardo's! My friend and I went to celebrate her matching for residency and the waiter, along with the owners, were incredibly kind and had wonderful recommendations on dishes and even gave us a little treat at the end to help celebrate!
j
jar321
San Francisco
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just flew in from San Francisco and this was the perfect way to start our week in Boston!! Fantastic food!! Loved the veal chop!!! Outstanding service!! Very busy restaurant!! Make a reservation!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall1food4service2ambience1
Was seated at a highly trafficked table between the entrance and stairs. We put in our reservation that this was a special occasion (anniversary) but was still seated at this location that made it very difficult to enjoy the meal. They did remedy the situation and seated us at a different table.
DE
DavidE
New England
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food3service2ambience2
Didn’t love it. Took 40 mins to get an appetizer and then the entree courses while average in quality had the wrong sides. Maybe an off night but this place is too average for me to drop any more hard earned $ on in future.
SF
SharonF
Philadelphia
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and the food was amazing. Great time celebrating my Best Friend birthday and promotion.
WD
WilkeDinner
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience3
The food arrived to the table cold. Our waiter and the manager ensured that the second attempt was perfect. The noise level was a bit to much. We set next to a table of Millennials that we’re dressed inappropriately and ridiculously loud. Good wine - good food (second round) - super nice staff at
SK
ShintaroK
Vancouver
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful. Family Italian place with great food and amazing service. We’re going back this weekend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and a quiet venue that was good for a business discussion.
SC
SgigiC
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a relaxed ambience. The server was very attentive and was the perfect amount. The Linguine Fra Diavolo Con Capesante e Gamberi was not overwhelmingly spicy, the sauce yummy and the scallops tender. My friends and I had a wonderful time and left nothing on our plates.
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OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice dinner before Springsteen concert. Portions are large and food is delicious. Chicken Parmesan is incredibly tender, scallops fra diavalo is fresh and spicy. Better atmosphere than Limincello, not as white and sterile. My only complaint is there appears to be no system for handling the reservations. Perhaps hire a hostess ?
WS
WS23
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 18 March 2023
overall2food4service1ambience3
Took 30 minutes past reservation time to be seated. Appetizers came immediately but main courses took 90 minutes to then get mains and they were cold when they came out even as people around us who came later got their food and attention much quicker.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 March 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Reservations don’t mean a ton here on the weekends. Just expect to get a seat within 30 min of your original reservation time. Food was great and service was quick for being so busy. They let in a random music man to play at people’s table that didn’t ask for it. Odd. Other than that. It was a good restaurant and did their best for such a busy night.
JB
JustBor
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & ambiance, awesome waiter, wonderful experience! Great wine recommendations, along with a nicely balanced Caesar salad, bolognese, and perfectly cooked lamb. Will definitely be back!
SS
SofiaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food + service! Will definitely be coming back again for a fancy dinner!
m
muielm
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 March 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
The venue is cozy and the food is fresh. The service is prompt and friendly. The menu is a little pricy for what it is. The seafood looked very good, the pasta with vegetables was alright, but a little watery.
J
Jaybird
New England
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on 17 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are frequent visitors and have had 5 star experience every time!
G
Geoff
New England
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 17 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous birthday dinner with friends!!! Everything was perfect!!!
CM
ChrisM
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Traditional Italian restaurant with very good flavors. Portions are good sized, make sure to rhythms to get a primo entree if you want pasta to go with your main meat. Great service, very attentive
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2023
overall2food1service3ambience1
This restaurant has nothing to do with italian food Starting with gross misspelling on the menu to bastardized italian classics like pasta e fagioli which were so bland we did not eat them Who has the idea of mixing cheese sauce with preserved artichokes Service was efficient Room felt more like a mess hall than a restaurant
AJ
AJA2
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 March 2023
overall4food2service4ambience3
Kind of disappointed with the food. Had fish with a crispy crust that was soggy. The gnocchi were quite good.
J
Julia
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 March 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a lovely dinner and a great waiter who was very engaging and wanted to ensure we had a nice evening!
JP
JeffreyP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 8 March 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Overall a good experience. Food was good but not "Awesome" as described on Open Table. Limited dessert menu - no cannoli, no cappuccino. Server, who may have been the owner was welcoming and attentive. Entree pricing was reasonable. I would try them again before writing them off completely.
D
Drake
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drake served us with dignity and respect. He is a kind, young, and well-trained man.
SM
StefanieM
Denver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing dinner. Great location, fresh pasta and delicious food. Will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant, and the food and service never disappoint us. We come here often before a Celtics game, Bruins game, or concert at TD Garden. A short walk to TD Garden and makes for a great start to your day.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic with great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect place for a cute and cozy date night dinner!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 March 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Very friendly and responsive staff. Calamari was ⭐️🔥 and my dining patrons loved their pasta dishes. My side penne w/bolognese was very tasty as well. My veal entree was well prepared but the quality of the meat was not as I’d prefer (it was a bit chewy/gristly). Espresso martini was also ⭐️🔥. All in all very good experience.
P
Pete
New England
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 3 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good meal with very attentive service
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had an excellent dinner here! We made a reservation for 5:15 because we were going to a Bruins game at 7:00. The place was empty when we arrived but Tommy was excellent, gave great recommendations on food & wine. Pasta was incredible, the wine was also excellent and reasonably priced. But definitely the service from Tommy was outstanding. We will be back the next time we go to a Bruins game!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and attentive service and relaxed atmosphere.
G
Gardengrrl
Raleigh
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 1 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great meal and attentive service! We walked over 2 miles in the cold to eat here. It was totally worth it!
TC
TimC
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had an amazing experience. The staff was amazing and so was the food. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a good Italian meal. The menu is big and has great options.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 February 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a group of ten and chose Ricardo’s because they took reservations. The team took great care of us, even making special pasta only plates for the four kids in our party. The oil and spices for bread were phenomenal. The mozzarella appetizer is a must have. Everyone was happy with their meal. Would definitely return.
y
ykandkck
New England
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 24 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner. Food was amazing. We will definitely come back!
SS
SueS
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant, great service. Delicious food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 20 February 2023
overall2food5service1ambience4
We came to Riccardo’s to celebrate our friends visiting. They’re visiting us from another country and this is their first time in Boston so we wanted to show them a wonderful meal in the North End. I’m disappointed because the food was great but the service was awful. I tried to be patient because it seemed they were understaffed but our food took over an hour to come to the table. The people with a reservation AFTER ours (we were both parties of 4) were sat before us and had finished their food and left before we received ours(this is not an exaggeration.) The waiter failed to check on us… ever. He dropped off our drinks individually and then walked away before seeing if we needed anything and he left our table so fast we didn’t have time to ask for anything. We were in the restaurant for an hour and forty-five minutes and our drinks were never refilled. The only saving grace for our experience at Riccardo’s was that the food was delicious. I would try Riccardo’s again, I just hope the service would be better.
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Wadz
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service. Our dishes came out and were nice and hot. The gnocchi was pillowy and creamy.

FAQs

Riccardo's is rated 4.5 stars by 1840 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

30 Mar 2023

19:00

Booked 51 times today

175 North Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Area
North End
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Validated parking at Parcels Seven parking garage is available, located on Congress Street by Fanueil Hall.
Public Transit
Haymarket T Station (Green and Orange lines) and Government Center T Station (Green and Blue lines)
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa

Website
http://www.riccardosnorthend.com/
Phone number
(617) 720-3994
Private party facilities
Adjacent to Paul Revere's House in Boston's Historic North End, Riccardo's offers a perfect location to hold your upcoming event. Ideal for birthdays, graduations, and rehearsals, we will accommodate parties of all sizes or occasions and customize menus to satisfy the needs of each and every guest.
Private party contact
Michael Travaglione: (877) 646-6735

Riccardo's

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

Traditional Caesar Salad

Seafood Fra Diavolo

Cannoli

Antipasti

Zuppa RiccardoUS$9.00

Pasta E Fagioli Alla NapoletanaUS$10.00

Saute Di Cozze E VongoleUS$12.00

Calamari Fritti Lightly Fried SquidUS$12.00

Bruschetta Con Funghi SelvaggiUS$9.00

Saute Di Cozze E VongoleUS$12.00

Mozzarella CarosellaUS$12.00

Gamberi LimoncelloUS$15.00

Prosciutto Di Parma E BurrataUS$15.00

Portobello Alla GrigliaUS$13.00

CapreseUS$12.00

Polipo Alla Griglia Con FinocchioUS$13.00

Rollatini Di MelanzaneUS$10.00

Antipasto Della CasaUS$18.00

Insalate

La Classica Di CesareUS$9.00

Mesculin InsalataUS$9.00

Baby Spinach InsalataUS$9.00

Traditional Caesar Salad

Pasta

Lasagna Fatti in Casa Di MammaUS$17.00

Orecchiette Con Salsiccia E Broccoli De RabbeUS$20.00

Linguine Alla VongoleUS$20.00

Penne Con Pollo E BroccoliUS$19.00

Gnocchi Alla SorrentinaUS$17.00

Fettuccini AlfredoUS$17.00

Ravioli Ripieni Con AragostaUS$24.00

Gnocchi Con Spezzatino Di VitelloUS$22.00

Linguini Con Calamari RipieniUS$20.00

Linguine Fra Diavolo Con Capesante E GamberiUS$24.00

Fusilli Con GamberiUS$22.00

Risotto Alla RiccardoUS$19.00

Risotto Con Frutti Di MareUS$25.00

Specialita Della Casa

Pollo PiccataUS$18.00

Tre Tipo Di Parmigiano

Salmone Alla GrigliaUS$19.00

AgnelloUS$29.00

Gamberi Madeira Alla RiccardoUS$24.00

Costata Di VitelloUS$34.00

Branzino NapolitanoUS$24.00

Scaloppine Di VitelloUS$24.00

MaialeUS$24.00

Pollo ExquisitoUS$19.00

HaddockUS$23.00

Bistecca Di ManzoUS$32.00

Seafood Fra DiavoloUS$32.00

Contoroni

Broccoli RabeUS$8.00

Fresh SpinachUS$8.00

Fresh BroccoliUS$8.00

Bevande

Beer

Peroni

Heineken

Sam Adams

Michelob Ultra

Budweiser

Bud Light

Miller Lite

Stella Artois

Cocktails

Sour Apple Martini

Peach Bellini Martini

Espresso Martini

Limoncello Martini

Pomegranate Martini

Mojito

Mango

Pineapple

Pomegranate

Coconut