Tony & Elaine's

4.5

1161 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Tony & Elaine's is a red sauce Italian joint located in the North End at 111 N. Washington St.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 580-0321
Website
http://tonyandelaines.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact the restaurant with catering inquiries
Private party facilities
Please contact the restaurant for private dining options

Location
111 N Washington St, Boston, MA 02114-2115
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Thacher St.
Parking details
Government Center Garage or metered visitor spaces on N. Washington St.
Public transit
Haymarket, North Station
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

House Salad$10.99
iceberg, cherry tomatoes, shaved parm, red onion, cucumber, italian dressing
Caesar$10.99
romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved parm
Caprese$14.99
burrata, fresh heirloom tomatoes, basil
Prosciutto di Parma$11.99
Garlic Bread$6.99
mozzarella, herbs
Arancini$10.99
caciocavallo, marinara
The Meatballs$10.99
award winning meatballs, red sauce
Mozzarella Sticks$13.99
marinara
Calamari$14.99
sweet hot peppers, marinara

Pasta & Entrees

Cacio e Pepe$16.99
spaghetti, parmesan, black pepper
Baked Gnocchi$17.99
mozzarella, marinara
Chicken Broccoli Ziti$18.99
roasted chicken and broccoli, white wine, garlic
Orecchiette Sausage & Rabe$18.99
house made sausage, broccoli rabe
Spaghetti & Meatballs$17.99
spaghetti & our meatballs with marinara
Pasta alla Vodka$18.99
rigatoni, vodka sauce, parmesan, breadcrumbs
Shrimp Scampi$23.99
spaghetti, white wine, garlic, cherry tomatoes, chili, breadcrumb
Lobster Ravioli$34.99
fresh maine lobster, ricotta, creamy tomato sauce
Bolognese$20.99
tagliatelle, meat ragu, parmesan
Lasagna$22.99
sunday sauce, short ribs, meatballs, ricotta, mozzarella
Eggplant Parmesan$20.99
mezzi rigatoni, mozzarella, roasted peppers, basil
Chicken Parmesan$23.99
mezzi rigatoni, mozzarella, basil
Chicken Marsala$22.99
marsala wine sauce, crimini mushrooms, side of mezzi rigatoni pomodoro

Sauce and Fresh Pasta To Go

Pint of Marinara$6.00
Pint of Vodka Sauce$8.00
Pint of Bolognese$12.00
Half Pound Mezzi Rigatoni$5.00
Half Pound Tagliatelle$7.00

What 1,161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tony & Elaine's offers a nostalgic Italian dining experience with "best homemade lasagna and meatballs" and a charming old-school vibe. Guests praise the "fantastic" vodka sauce on the chicken Parm and the "amazing" patio ambiance. The service is often described as quick and friendly, with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.

1,161 Reviews

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Paul
Greater Boston
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
First time there Limited menu but pasta was good. Enjoyed our dinner. Atmosphere a little different than our traditional ‘north end’ spots.
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Sydney
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tony and Elaine’s is always a hit for my boyfriend and I. We tried the bolognese and it was amazing. Our waitress was attentive and the food came out perfectly timed. We will keep coming back!
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Linda
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We found a cute little place named Tony and Elaine’s. Great authentic food in northern Boston. A bit outside of the center “neighborhood” but super easy to get to.
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Dana
Greater Boston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had Caesar salad, meatballs and the garlic bread as an appetizer. All were good. Nothing really special, but decent. We ordered the lasagne for our meal to share. The lasagne was supposed to have short rib in it. Instead, it seemed just like sausage. The portion was small for $30 and it was relatively flat for lasagne. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t what we were expecting and again nothing special. Disappointing given we were expecting short rib. We probably won’t return.
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Dawn
VIP
Denver
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An always MUST visit when in Boston. Limited menu, but outstanding by far! 🥰
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Bri
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great atmosphere. A gem in the north end of Boston!
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Michele
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. The food is always delicious. Cozy place to eat.
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Christo
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Decided to give Tony and Elaine's a try after many trips to the North End and many good meals at a few other places. Wish we had done it sooner. Food was fantastic! We were a party of four. Shared arancini, meatballs, calamari for appetizers. We each got something different for diner. Spaghetti and MB, Gnocchi with vodka sauce, lasagna, and eggplant parmesan. Everything was delicious. Gnocchi was unbelievably good. Very soft and prepared very well. Atmosphere was outstanding. Very old school traditional Italian with checkered red and white table cloths and interesting decor. If we had any critique it's that the service was just okay. Front of house seems to be a little young, and without a ton of guidance. Service wasn't bad, however, no one was going above and beyond. We will be back! Thanks for a great meal.
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Bob
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service on a busy night. Cozy atmosphere. Thank you!
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Itai
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrifically authentic and homely place in the heart of Boston. Went for a pre match dinner and had a great experience.
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FAQs

Tony & Elaine's does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Tony & Elaine's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 580-0321.

Tony & Elaine's is rated 4.5 stars by 1161 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 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

111 N Washington St, Boston, MA 02114-2115

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Thacher St.
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Government Center Garage or metered visitor spaces on N. Washington St.
Public transit
Haymarket, North Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://tonyandelaines.com/
Phone number
(617) 580-0321
Catering
Please contact the restaurant with catering inquiries
Private party facilities
Please contact the restaurant for private dining options

Tony & Elaine's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Cacio e Pepe

House Salad

Caprese

Appetizers

House Salad$10.99

Caesar$10.99

Caprese$14.99

Prosciutto di Parma$11.99

Garlic Bread$6.99

Arancini$10.99

The Meatballs$10.99

Mozzarella Sticks$13.99

Calamari$14.99

Pasta & Entrees

Cacio e Pepe$16.99

Baked Gnocchi$17.99

Chicken Broccoli Ziti$18.99

Orecchiette Sausage & Rabe$18.99

Spaghetti & Meatballs$17.99

Pasta alla Vodka$18.99

Shrimp Scampi$23.99

Lobster Ravioli$34.99

Bolognese$20.99

Lasagna$22.99

Eggplant Parmesan$20.99

Chicken Parmesan$23.99

Chicken Marsala$22.99

Sauce and Fresh Pasta To Go

Pint of Marinara$6.00

Pint of Vodka Sauce$8.00

Pint of Bolognese$12.00

Half Pound Mezzi Rigatoni$5.00

Half Pound Tagliatelle$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Tony & Elaine's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Tony & Elaine's currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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