Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 2857 reviews

What David likes about L'Osteria.:
Suggested by a local North End resident as a one of the best long time family Italian Restaurant in the area. She was right. Great atmosphere, super friendly and inviting staff. Food was hot and fresh and very delicious. Try the shrimp scampi, the sauce was amazing! View all feedback. What Gabriella doesn't like about L'Osteria.:
Absolutely would NOT recommend, even if it’s the only place w/ reservations open in the North End (it’s not filled for a reason! It was mediocre Italian food at best- not even close in quality to other restaurants that I’ve been to in the North End. Broccoli Dorati was probably the worst and was literally burnt. Server was unfriendly and fed up. Service was also super SLOW; it took over 45 minutes to get our food aft... View all feedback.

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Google
4.1 ★ from 695 reviews
David
25.02.2024 - 22:46

Great small place, laid back and down to earth, very good food.

al
25.02.2024 - 22:46

Excellent food and service was wonderful. Worth a trip to the North End of Boston!

Adam
25.02.2024 - 22:46

My family has been coming here regularly for years. The service, food, and atmosphere are always consistently good. We have tried most other places in the North...

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Robert
25.02.2024 - 22:46

I was in the city for one night and had picked several restaurants from the myriad of Italian spots in the North End. From those, I ended up choosing L'Osteria,...

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Lois
25.02.2024 - 22:46

We ALL loved our meals! They honored our reservation right on time restaurant packed. Would go back in a minute!!!

L'Osteria in Boston's North End has received mixed reviews from diners, with some complaints about rude staff and lack of accommodations, while others praise the consistently good food, service, and atmosphere. Despite a few negative experiences, most guests seem to enjoy the delicious food, generous portions, and cozy ambiance. Highlights include the ravioli dishes, the Artichoke Dorita appetizer, and the veal Parmesan. Overall, L'Osteria is recommended for those looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Boston.

Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 255 reviews
adamarakelian
20.08.2023 - 05:58

The food here is absolutely fantastic. We go here all the time. Food is great, service is great. Go early to beat the crowds. Fantastic food will continue to go...

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Burcu
20.08.2023 - 05:58

Super delicious food, no wait outside time, amazing service and friendly staff. Definitely recommended lasagna and pasta with bolognese!!!Dietary restrictions:...

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Jen
20.08.2023 - 05:58

Best manicotti I've ever had outside of Italy. Every dish our family ordered was delicious. They fit us in right before closing, and gave us good service. The a...

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Hale
20.08.2023 - 05:58

I was walking around the North End with my mother with no intentions of eating at any specific place. We found L'Osteria by chance and I'm very glad we did. It...

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Cheryl
20.08.2023 - 05:58

Still sitting here waiting for our bill. Service was horrible. No prosciutto in the antipasto???? Sauce was bland. Dessert came out of a box. I’ll pass on by ne...

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Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 1402 reviews
David
21.07.2023 - 08:22

Suggested by a local North End resident as a one of the best long time family Italian Restaurant in the area. She was right. Great atmosphere, super friendly an...

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Jake
21.07.2023 - 08:22

My group picked this place because it looked nice from the outside, and the inside surely didn’t disappoint! Everything was absolutely phenomenal. I asked the w...

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Brett
21.07.2023 - 08:22

Fantastic find in Boston’s Northend. I love the Artichoke Dorita appetizer. I’ve eaten here many times and am never disappointed!! Definitely worth stopping her...

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Rich
21.07.2023 - 08:22

What a great lunch today! What was supposed to be a quick lunch turned into a memorable day. Even with a short handed staff, our waitress was delightful (Thanks...

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larry
21.07.2023 - 08:22

Gilma, our waitress, was very accommodating, nice, Great attitude, and made us feel like royalty. The food is just amazingly delicious, like gourmet home made!....

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Menu
2.7 ★ from 3 reviews
Yvette
09.01.2021 - 11:48

Boyfriend gave 5/5 but I am giving a 4/5 because the bread did not seem fresh but it was still goodAsked for fusilli but they did not have any.

Domenica
25.12.2017 - 11:16

The food at L'osteria is really delicious, but the service here is subpar.

Donavon
07.05.2022 - 21:27

It was a busy weekend in Boston, my friend and I were in the North End for some Italian.

Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 265 reviews
Menuwithprice
4.2 ★ from 237 reviews

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