Rabia's Dolce Fumo

4.2

1109 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Located in the heart of Boston¹s North End, Rabia¹s is a cozy Italian restaurant with seductive scenery and delicious dishes. The lively yet romantic atmosphere is the perfect place to linger over one of our acclaimed seafood specials or famous pasta dishes.
At Rabia's we takes great pride in being a Boston seacoast Restaurant with access to the best fishing grounds on earth.
Our high standards mean you get a quality product that's artfully and skillfully prepared- with a dash of Love....
Voted top Italian cuisine and Raw Bar in Boston.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 11:45 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 227-6637
Website
http://www.rabiasdolcefumoboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of Boston's North End, Rabia's is a cozy Italian restaurant with seductive scenery and delicious dishes. The lively yet romantic atmosphere is the perfect place to linger over one of our acclaimed seafood specials, famous pasta dishes, or fresh oysters served on the half-shell.

Location
73 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Parking details
Validated parking located at Parcel #7 near North End Garage
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Caesar $13.95
Hearts of romaine, homemade Caesar dressing, herb golden croutons
- Add white anchovies $6.00
Warm Baby Spinach $15.95
Baked portabella, roasted peppers, crisp prosciutto, herbed goat cheese, balsamic dressing
Panzanella Salad $13.95
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, fresh mozzarella, red onions, balsamic dressing

APPETIZERS

North End Biggest Meatball $18.95
100% beef with tomato cheese sauce served with mixed greens & crostinis
Chartcuterie $20.95
Italian cold cuts and assorted cheese
Caprese $13.95
Tomatoes, Italian prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil
Grilled Octopus $19.95
Mediterranean octopus with pesto
Steamed Top-Neck Clams $18.95
Cape Cod clams, shallots, garlic, butter & white wine
Baked Goat Cheese $15.95
Fresh herbs, garlic, Tuscan crostini
Zucchini Flowers $18.95
Stuffed with whipped ricotta and spinach
Pomodori e Mozzarella Bruschetta $11.95
lggy’s Tuscan bread crostini, ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil in extra virgin olive oil
North End “Little Italy” Antipasto $19.95
A collection of cured assorted vegetables, olives, basil, extra-virgin olive oil mushrooms, artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella & Imported ltalian meats
Steamed Mussels $18.95
Vine-ripened tomatoes, butter, garlic & white wine
Calamari Fritti $18.95
Fried calamari, lemon, fire-roasted tomato sauce
Baked Portabella Mushroom $13.95
Prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, port wine

PASTA E VERDURE

Gnocchi con Pesto $25.95
Handcrafted potato gnocchi, creamy pesto
Fettuccine alla Carbonara $25.95
Parma prosciutto, shallots, egg yolk, aged Romano cheese
Penne alla Puttanesca $25.95
Shallots, capers, Moroccan black olives, house tomato sauce
Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli $25.95
Fire-roasted tomato basil sauce & parmigiano-reggiano
Honey-Glazed Butternut Squash Ravioli $25.95
Creamy gorgonzola sauce, balsamic reduction glaze
Vermont Red Apple Ravioli $25.95
Creamy gorgonzola sauce, aged Romano cheese & figs
Ravioli d’Aragosta $35.95
‘Boston’s Best’, fresh lobster meat, champagne rose sauce & black caviar
Linguine con Vongole $27.95
Cape Cod clams, in scampi sauce
Amalfi $39.95
Shrimp, scallops, calamari, sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncini & artichoke hearts in scampi over linguine
Fradiavolo alla Mediterranean $39.95
Octopus, shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, linguine, fire roasted tomato sauce
Sebastiano $33.95
Pan seared shrimp, scallops & artichokes in light cream sauce over rigatoni
Frutti di Mare con Pesto $39.95
Shrimp, scallops & mussels sauteed with broccoli & sun-dried tomatoes over fettuccine
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare $39.95
Seasoned creamy risotto with lobster meat, shrimp, scallops & calamari
Captain’s Catch M.P.
Cajun Seasoned Maine lobster, clams & Jonah crab claws over garlic & oil linguini
Lobster Meat Risotto M.P.
Fresh 1 1/4 |Ib. lobster’s meat, selected range of exotic mushrooms in Truffle olil
Lazy Man Lobster M.P.
Fresh Maine lobster meat in Fradiavolo sauce over linguine
Polpette e Linguine con Mozzarella $23.95
Handcrafted meatballs, fire-roasted tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano, linguine
Rigatoni alla Bolognese $23.95
Rich, hardy & bold chef’s Bolognese ragu
Fettucine Piccata
Capers, artichokes, fire roasted red peppers, lemon sauce
- Pollo $25.95
- Vitello $27.95
Penne alla Rosa
Sauteed seasonal veggies in champagne rose sauce
- Pollo $25.95
- Vitello $27.95
Chicken Ziti Broccoli $25.95
Broccoli florets with penne pasta in scampi sauce

HOUSE SPECIALS

Steamed Maine Lobster M.P.
With your choice of sweet corn on the cob, garlic & oil or marinara sauce pasta
Stuffed Chicken $34.95
Chicken stuffed with roasted red peppers, spinach, fresh mozzarella cheese with a pesto sauce served with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables
Gamberi Dorati $34.95
Lightly battered shrimp, lobster ravioli, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, scampi sa
Cioppino $39.95
Stew of scallops, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari & lobster with Tuscan crostini
Francese
Egg-dipped medallions, fresh herbs. assorted mushrooms, garlic, lemon, white wine sauce
- Pollo $25.95
- Vitello $27.95
Marsala
Parma prosciutto, assorted mushrooms, fresh herbs & golden raisins, Marsala wine sauce
- Pollo $25.95
- Vitello $27.95
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Pan seared, topped with sage, prosciutto & mozzarella cheese in exotic mushrooms & wine sauce
- Pollo $25.95
- Vitello $27.95
Bistecca $55.95
Ribeye or Filet grilled to perfection, served with mashed Idaho potatoes & asparagus
Parmigiana
Tender cutlets, fire-roasted tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ziti
- Pollo $23.95
- Vitello $25.95
- Add eggplant parmigiana $5.95

Side Orders - 9.95

Garlicky spinach
Pasta in garlic oil or marinara Hand-cut fries
Sauteed vegetables
Fresh corn on the cob

What 1,109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4Service
3.9Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rabia's Dolce Fumo in Boston's North End offers a vibrant Italian and seafood fusion dining experience. Guests rave about its "outstanding food," with popular dishes like seafood risotto and butternut squash ravioli. Despite some service hiccups, many praise the "fantastic" service and cozy atmosphere. A hidden gem worth visiting!

1,109 Reviews

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Renee
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We LEFT after waiting over an hour for our meal. Intentionally made dinner reservations at 6:30 because we were going to a performance at 8:00 that was nearby. Arrived on time for reservation. Did not get appetizer and immediately put our order in advising the server. We needed to be out for the show at 8:00 p.m. she commented that everybody in the restaurant was basically going the same place and although she came by to tell us our meals were coming out soon that never happened. So at 7:40 we left. We ordered a chicken dish and raviolis nothing that was overly taxing and never should have waited that long. I'll never return to this restaurant ... There are a significant among other restaurants in the North End and many we could have choose from that. I know we would have gotten our meal and I'm thoroughly disappointed. Instead of having a delicious dinner before the show, we had to eat a pretzel at the venue. No one other than the server came over to apologize and it definitely wasn't her fault.
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armando
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for my wife's birthday with our 2 daughters. The staff at Rabia's went above and beyond for our visit. Jana greeted us and sat us at our reserved table, she checked on us regularly and made sure we had all we needed. Francesco was our server and was outstanding. We found this place a couple years ago. Been for apps and drinks at the bar many times. First time we had dinner and will not be our last. It will be our new go to in the Northend. I had the cioppino and was loaded with seafood. The birthday girl had the puttanesca and said it was the best she's ever had. Our girls had the butternut raviolis and the Frutti di mare risotto. Both loved their meals. It was a memorable birthday dinner and we are still talking how great the service and food were. See you all soon!! Highly recommend this place.
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Rui
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good was ok, service needs improvement, could use a little cleaning, (sticky floor)will try others next time in the area…
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Katherine
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional restaurant, exceptional food, exceptional service. Can’t wait to go back!!
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AnnaLee
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous example of a fast paced Boston North End Italian and seafood fusion dining house ! Loud and busy but cozy at the same time. Oysters were top notch and gorgeous. Lobster was very nice, over angel hair. The bread and tapenade was also divine. Our waitress was Yaya and she was very bubbly and sweet. The service overall is not flawless.. but it was perfect in giving us that North Boston vibe! We loved it. Also the prices were very reasonable, considering. I would definitely go here again and recommend it.
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j
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meals. All fresh. Service was fantastic with Yia yia. Highly recommend
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Laura
Greater Boston
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The wait staff was very kind but kept getting the orders wrong. Charcuterie board came back as a salad, wine came babb can k as a sangria. Things were charged to the bill that shouldn’t have been.
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Lori
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful night out! We were able to sit at a nice table for two at the window. Our server, Yaya was amazing! All of our food and drinks were great! We started with clam chowder and lobster bisque along with bread. My husband ordered the Captains Catch which was a huge portion of great seafood and pasta. ordered the Lazy Mans lobster. I would definitely recommend!!!!! Thank you to Rabia’s Dolce Fumo for an awesome experience.
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Joe
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had a 7:30 reservation which we should up at 7:15. Asked to wait 45 minutes. 45 minutes later, we were told that they were still seating 6:30 reservations. A patron who had a 6:00 reservation was seated at 6:40 and was still waiting for food at 7:50. We left!
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Margaret
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Place was great, tons of options and specials, our waitress was great, everyone came and checked on us quite frequently not just our server. I’m surprised it wasn’t busier on a Friday night, great hole in the wall, maybe the best kept secret. I’ve been before and I know there raw bar is superior, I had the butternut squash ravioli and my friend the stuffed chicken, zucchini flowers to start, everything was 10/10, not a single complaint.
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FAQs

Rabia's Dolce Fumo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-6637.

Rabia's Dolce Fumo is rated 4.2 stars by 1109 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

73 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 11:45 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Validated parking located at Parcel #7 near North End Garage
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rabiasdolcefumoboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 227-6637
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of Boston's North End, Rabia's is a cozy Italian restaurant with seductive scenery and delicious dishes. The lively yet romantic atmosphere is the perfect place to linger over one of our acclaimed seafood specials, famous pasta dishes, or fresh oysters served on the half-shell.

Rabia's Dolce Fumo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lobster Bisque

Lazy Man Lobster

Cioppino

SOUPS (homemade)

New England Clam Chowder $13.95

Minestrone Soup $10.95

Lobster Bisque $13.95

ANTIPASTI / INSALATE

Caesar $13.95

Warm Baby Spinach $15.95

Panzanella Salad $13.95

APPETIZERS

North End Biggest Meatball $18.95

Chartcuterie $20.95

Caprese $13.95

Grilled Octopus $19.95

Steamed Top-Neck Clams $18.95

Baked Goat Cheese $15.95

Zucchini Flowers $18.95

Pomodori e Mozzarella Bruschetta $11.95

North End “Little Italy” Antipasto $19.95

Steamed Mussels $18.95

Calamari Fritti $18.95

Baked Portabella Mushroom $13.95

PASTA E VERDURE

Gnocchi con Pesto $25.95

Fettuccine alla Carbonara $25.95

Penne alla Puttanesca $25.95

Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli $25.95

Honey-Glazed Butternut Squash Ravioli $25.95

Vermont Red Apple Ravioli $25.95

Ravioli d’Aragosta $35.95

Linguine con Vongole $27.95

Amalfi $39.95

Fradiavolo alla Mediterranean $39.95

Sebastiano $33.95

Frutti di Mare con Pesto $39.95

Risotto ai Frutti di Mare $39.95

Captain’s Catch M.P.

Lobster Meat Risotto M.P.

Lazy Man Lobster M.P.

Polpette e Linguine con Mozzarella $23.95

Rigatoni alla Bolognese $23.95

Fettucine Piccata

Penne alla Rosa

Chicken Ziti Broccoli $25.95

HOUSE SPECIALS

Steamed Maine Lobster M.P.

Stuffed Chicken $34.95

Gamberi Dorati $34.95

Cioppino $39.95

Francese

Marsala

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Bistecca $55.95

Parmigiana

Side Orders - 9.95

Garlicky spinach

Pasta in garlic oil or marinara Hand-cut fries

Sauteed vegetables

Fresh corn on the cob

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Rabia's Dolce Fumo restaurant rated?

Is Rabia's Dolce Fumo currently accepting reservations?

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