Monica's Trattoria

4.5

1895 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Monica's Trattoria is a true hidden gem, located in the heart of Boston's Historical North End. At the corner of Prince and Salem Street, you will find this cozy candlelit dining room with a full-bar, beautiful brick walls, and a modern twist. Enjoy authentic Italian style cooking featuring our fresh homemade pastas or stop by the bar & sip on our signature Espresso Martini. As the brothers say, "If you are what you eat, only eat delicious."

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 720-5472
Website
https://monicastrattoriaboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
67 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Salem
Parking details
Area Garage Parking: Commercial St., Cooper St., Causeway St.
Public transit
Haymarket<br />North Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Antipasto Affettato
Elegant assortment of Italian meats & cheeses
Bruschetta Burrata
Grilled Monica's bread topped with roasted tomato, sautéed baby spinach & fresh imported burrata
Involtini di Formaggio
Baked provolone wrapped in thinly sliced prosciutto with roasted red peppers
Polpette di Manzo
Beef meatballs in a San Marzano tomato sauce topped with fresh ricotta cheese & basil
Cozze al Vino Bianco
Spanish onion, mussels, garlic, parsley, crushed peppercini & white wine

Insalata

Caprese
Imported Buffalo Mozzarella, heirloom tomato, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar glaze
Insalata alla Cesare
Romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, rustic bread croutons & homemade caesar dressing

Entree

Parmigiana alla Vodka
Breaded chicken cutlet in a spicy pink vodka sauce, topped with fresh & smoked mozzarella over homemade penne
Scampi alla Fungi
Sautéed shrimp, shiitake & cremini mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, white wine & splash of fresh cream over homemade fettuccine
Cotoletta di Pollo
Monica's famous chicken cutlet served with truffle fries tossed in parmesan cheese
Ravioli alla Sorrentina
Baked homemade four cheese stuffed ravioli in a San Marzano tomato basil sauce with fresh buffalo mozzarella
Bistecca Alfredo
Grilled Monica‘s steak tips served over homemade fettuccine with fresh cream, butter & parmesan sauce
Fusilli alla Pesto
Homemade fusilli with a classic Italian basil pesto & a splash of cream
Cozze con Spaghetti
New England mussels in a San Marzano tomato sauce with white wine, garlic & parsley over homemade spaghetti
Spaghetti alla Vongole
Little neck clams in a white wine sauce with fresh parsley, garlic & extra virgin olive oil over homemade spaghetti
Salsiccia Toscana
A slow cooked savory Italian sausage, Roma plum tomato, bell pepper, onion & fresh basil sauce over homemade potato gnocchi
Pappardelle Bolognese
Wide ribbon pasta in a meat ragú, bolgona style, topped with fresh ricotta cheese
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Homemade spaghetti, Italian pancetta (cooked ham), egg & Romano cheese
Pasta alla Rapini
Homemade pasta shells, shrimp, garlic, olive oil & broccoli rabe

What 1,895 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

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Monica's Trattoria in Boston's North End is a delightful spot for Italian cuisine enthusiasts. Guests rave about the "fabulous" Italian dishes, with particular praise for the chicken parm alla vodka and fresh homemade pasta. The atmosphere is vibrant, though sometimes noisy. Service can be inconsistent, but the overall experience remains a favorite for many locals and visitors alike.

1,895 Reviews

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Manuel
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, loved everything about it. Service was super professional & drinks never went empty!
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Nakia
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were late and they were kind enough to accommodate us. The food was out of this world!!! Severs were amazing!! Overall and great experience.
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David
Richmond
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Simply not authentic at all. Pasta was rough, heavy and undercooked. No seasoning on the bolognese. Bland across the board. Crazy expensive. No visible managers in a Friday night that might have guided quality. Just not good.
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matthew
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Quality going downhill. Unfortunate as it used to be our favorite
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Douglas
Greater Boston
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another exceptional evening at Monica's. Nubia provided us with kind and welcoming hospitality. We ordered specials - both veal dishes - and were beyond satisfied with the creative flavors and high quality ingredients. The chef's continue to exceed our high expectations!
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Michael
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All if the food was exceptional. Cocktail and wine list was exactly what was needed.
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ScottC
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time, our server was great and attentive. We met a wonderful group of guys from England. They were gracious and kind and bought my wife and I a nice bottle of wine to help us celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary. Overall a wonderful night.
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Alicia
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Had a reservation for 8:15, was seated just after 9pm. Staff was not attentive, took 20 minutes for a waiter to come to our table after being seated despite the fact that there were more than enough servers walking around. Food was great but not worth the price or the wait.
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Joshua
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. I highly recommend if you are looking for authentic Italian food.
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Robin
San Francisco
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was great, but no substitutions? Really? My friend was gluten free and I have a seafood allergy. It really limits the menu. It was EXTREMELY LOUD!
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FAQs

Monica's Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 720-5472.

Monica's Trattoria is rated 4.5 stars by 1895 OpenTable diners.

Monica's Trattoria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

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67 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross street
Salem
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Area Garage Parking: Commercial St., Cooper St., Causeway St.
Public transit
HaymarketNorth Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://monicastrattoriaboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 720-5472

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Monica's Trattoria

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Pappardelle Bolognese

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Linguine ai Gamberi

Antipasti

Antipasto Affettato

Bruschetta Burrata

Involtini di Formaggio

Polpette di Manzo

Cozze al Vino Bianco

Insalata

Caprese

Insalata alla Cesare

Entree

Parmigiana alla Vodka

Scampi alla Fungi

Cotoletta di Pollo

Ravioli alla Sorrentina

Bistecca Alfredo

Fusilli alla Pesto

Cozze con Spaghetti

Spaghetti alla Vongole

Salsiccia Toscana

Pappardelle Bolognese

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Pasta alla Rapini

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Monica's Trattoria offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Monica's Trattoria restaurant rated?

Does Monica's Trattoria offer gift cards?

Is Monica's Trattoria currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card