The Florentine Cafe

4.7

609 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

The Florentine Café is an Italian lunch and dinner café, with a full bar, draft beers, and a great wine selection. Stop by with a friend for drinks and a meal or come to lunch with business colleagues. We now offer outdoor seating, as well as, indoor seating with a great view. When the floor-to-ceiling windows open, they let in a nice breeze, allowing the fresh air to circulate, adding to a beautiful dining experience, in, or out. We also have a separate dining area downstairs that seats up to 50 guests It's perfect for any private event, rehearsal dinner, or business function. The casual atmosphere makes it easy to relax, and enjoy a meal with fine company. Join us, start with complimentary, home-made Focaccia bread and seasoned olive oil, and you must try our signature dish, Ravioli di Aragosta. Other best dishes include, the Fusilli Alla Vodka, Pollo al Limone, and a new favourite, the Salmone D'estate.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 2:00 pm–12:45 am Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–12:45 am Sat 11:00 am–12:45 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–12:45 am
Phone number
(617) 227-1777
Website
http://www.florentinecafeboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Call to request information

Location
333 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Hanover & Prince
Parking details
Public lots on Commercial Street
Public transit
Hay Market & North Station
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Arugula$15.00
Caesar$11.00
Carpaccio di Salmone$19.00
Smoked Salmon, arugula, cappers, & shallots with a lemon dressing
Mozzarella Caprese$17.00
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Antipasto$23.00
Bruschetta$11.00
Burrata Contadina$22.00
Hand-crafted mozzarella with a creamy center, Italian bread, cherry tomatoes, Prosciutto di Parma, & balsamic dressing
Crudo Mare$46.00
Eggplant Parmigiana$18.00
Fritto Misto$19.00
Oyster Crudo$19.00
Ricotta Meatballs$18.00
A serving of three freshly baked meatballs with our tomato basil sauce & topped with fresh ricotta.
Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Zucchini Flowers$19.00
Zuppa Cozze$19.00
Mussels & clams sautéed with a spicy tomato sauce & fresh garlic
Zuppa del Giorno$14.00

Primi

Fettuccine Positano$34.00
Fettuccine egg pasta with sautéed clams, mussels, shrimp, & scallops in a tomato basil sauce
Fusilli alla Vodka$28.00
Lasagna$31.00
Linguine Scampi$29.00
Linguine Vongole$32.00
Local clams sautéed with garlic & olive oil. With linguine & your choice of a light cherry tomato sauce, or a white wine sauce
Lobster Fra Diavolo$39.00
Ravioli di Aragosta$36.00
Rigatoni alla Norma$29.00
Freshly homemade rigatoni & eggplant in an organic tomato sauce with fresh basil & ricotta
Rigatoni Bolognese$29.00
Off Menu ▶$0.00
Linguine & Meatballs$25.00
Gnocchi Vaccinara$29.00
Fettuccine Alfredo$32.00

Secondi

Agnello alle Erbe$40.00
Lightly pan-fried & breaded herb crusted Lamb chops, finished through the oven & served with mixed vegetables, roasted potatoes, & a fig balsamic glaze
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Branzino$39.00
Florentine Cacciucco$46.00
Filet Mignon$48.00
Roasted chicken breast in a light tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella & tomatoes, & served with broccoli rabe
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Grilled Mixed Seafood$46.00
Alaskan King Salmon$33.00
Pan seared veal scaloppine with artichokes, cherry tomatoes, spinach, & potatoes in white wine sauce
Mare e Monti$58.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Marsala$35.00
Pollo Parmigiana$34.00
Rib-Eye$77.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Short Ribs$41.00
Veal Ossobuco$40.00

ALLERGY!!!!

ALLERGY ALERT!!!$0.00

SPECIALS

Carbonara$38.00
Tomahawk for Two$120.00
◀Current Specials$0.00
Grilled Veal Chop*$40.00
Veal Chop Parm*$45.00
Octopus Salad$20.00
7 Fish Risotto$37.00
Crème Caramel$10.00
Smoked Scallops$19.00
Porkchop Milanese$36.00
Surf &Turf$45.00
Sogliola alla Mugnaia$32.00
Beef Carpaccio$21.00
Black Truffle Carbonara$35.00
Branzino$30.00
Amberjack Acqua Pazza$40.00
Chicken Francaise$30.00
Frutti Di Mare$30.00
Italian Ice$10.00
Linguine Pesto$32.00
Lamb Shank$42.00
Lasagna$30.00
Buffalo Mozzarella$22.00
Limoncello Cake Special $12.00
Carbonara$29.00
Scallop SPECIAL$33.00
Mediterranean Scallops$20.00
Monkfish$30.00
Oyster & Shrimp Cocktail$30.00
Oyster Shrimp Combo$32.00
Panna Cotta$12.00
Pan Seared Sole$38.00
Pistachio Special$14.00
Risotto Special$30.00
Risotto Special$32.00
Sesame Tuna$38.00
Short Rib$40.00
Squid Ink Gnocchi$32.00
Steak Tips$30.00
Tuna Tartare$20.00
Wrapped Scallops$30.00
Zuppa$16.00

What 609 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Florentine Cafe is a beloved North End gem known for its "consistently excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing food, service, and atmosphere," with standout dishes like the lobster ravioli and veal osso buco. The ambiance is enhanced by open windows and a charming location.

609 Reviews

J
John
Greater Boston
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Hello, Food was very good , Andre the server was excellent. I was very disappointed there was no Peroni on draft . Thanks, John
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was tasty and location and ambience were great! Parking is a bit challenging. Service was very attentive. Pastas were good and authentic. Broccoli was stringy and overcooked so wouldn’t recommend that as a side. Prices were high for food quality and portion sizes.
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Penny
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for a special occasion and was treated to the best table right by a window with an awesome view. Food was great and fairly priced. Cocktail selection was a bit lacking so we went for the wine, which was delicious. Great service. The bar does get very busy at night so just be mindful of that when making late reservations.
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CarrieC
New York City
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere great service and food visiting my daughter in Boston and we had a lovely time
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Mark
Las Vegas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Florentine. We live here and of course lots of Italian choices. The best here.
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Belkys
New York City
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The Florentine never disappoints. Friendly service staff. The zucchini stuffed ricotta blossoms are great. The pasta and seafood is always tasty. Good wine selection. Nice window seating on Hanover Street in the North End. They also have a good brunch on Sundays.
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Donna
Rhode Island
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and food! Looking forward to returning to celebrate another occasion!
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have a great meal here! Love the focaccia bread, and the fusilli a la vodka!
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Joseph
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very nice restaurant. We did have to wait 25 minutes even with reservations. The food and service were exceptional but the overall atmosphere is quite loud.
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lou
Naples
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Please give an option for loud in your noise level. The current choices do not address the noise.
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FAQs

The Florentine Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-1777.

The Florentine Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 609 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

333 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross street
Hanover & Prince
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 2:00 pm–12:45 am Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–12:45 am Sat 11:00 am–12:45 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–12:45 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public lots on Commercial Street
Public transit
Hay Market & North Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.florentinecafeboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 227-1777
Private party facilities
Call to request information

The Florentine Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lasagna

Arugula Salad

Gnocchi Bolognese

Antipasti e Insalata

Arugula$15.00

Caesar$11.00

Carpaccio di Salmone$19.00

Mozzarella Caprese$17.00

------------$0.00

Antipasto$23.00

Bruschetta$11.00

Burrata Contadina$22.00

Crudo Mare$46.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$18.00

Fritto Misto$19.00

Oyster Crudo$19.00

Ricotta Meatballs$18.00

Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Zucchini Flowers$19.00

Zuppa Cozze$19.00

Zuppa del Giorno$14.00

Primi

Fettuccine Positano$34.00

Fusilli alla Vodka$28.00

Lasagna$31.00

Linguine Scampi$29.00

Linguine Vongole$32.00

Lobster Fra Diavolo$39.00

Ravioli di Aragosta$36.00

Rigatoni alla Norma$29.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$29.00

Off Menu ▶$0.00

Linguine & Meatballs$25.00

Gnocchi Vaccinara$29.00

Fettuccine Alfredo$32.00

Secondi

Agnello alle Erbe$40.00

Branzino$39.00

Florentine Cacciucco$46.00

Filet Mignon$48.00

Grilled Mixed Seafood$46.00

Alaskan King Salmon$33.00

Mare e Monti$58.00

Marsala$35.00

Pollo Parmigiana$34.00

Rib-Eye$77.00

Short Ribs$41.00

Veal Ossobuco$40.00

ALLERGY!!!!

ALLERGY ALERT!!!$0.00

SPECIALS

Carbonara$38.00

Tomahawk for Two$120.00

◀Current Specials$0.00

Grilled Veal Chop*$40.00

Veal Chop Parm*$45.00

Octopus Salad$20.00

7 Fish Risotto$37.00

Crème Caramel$10.00

Smoked Scallops$19.00

Porkchop Milanese$36.00

Surf &Turf$45.00

Sogliola alla Mugnaia$32.00

Beef Carpaccio$21.00

Black Truffle Carbonara$35.00

Branzino$30.00

Amberjack Acqua Pazza$40.00

Chicken Francaise$30.00

Frutti Di Mare$30.00

Italian Ice$10.00

Linguine Pesto$32.00

Lamb Shank$42.00

Lasagna$30.00

Buffalo Mozzarella$22.00

Limoncello Cake Special $12.00

Carbonara$29.00