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Florentine Cafe in Boston
Restaurant
Open
333 Hanover StBoston MA 02113, Boston
Overview
Cuisine
- Italian
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Gluten Free Options
Restaurant Hours
Monday
12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Tuesday
12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Wednesday
12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Thursday
12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Friday
12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Saturday
12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Sunday
12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Review
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Michael Davis
google
11.21.2024
Nice cozy spot, good food and service was on par. Pricing was decent.
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Eduardo Maurizi
google
10.16.2018
Very cozy and casual place at north end Boston. It is always crowded and trendy. If you are visiting Boston is a must visit place!!!
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Andrew Scoglio
google
09.13.2018
There are better restaurants around. The location and window view seats are great, and the wine was excellent, but everything else was a little disappointing. The bread was mushy and doughy. I ordered a pasta dish with a lobster tail, shrimp, clams and mussels. It came with chewey pasta, not enough sauce and the fish was just okay. I also only got half a lobster tail with not much meat. I have been before and have had better food.
MJ
Mr. Jim
google
09.04.2018
Food was ok.... Nothing special. Service was prompt and good. Started at bar but bartender appeared very confused for a Monday night. Sat shortly after we put our name in. Food came out quickly but it really wasn't anything special.
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Dave M
google
08.24.2018
This place is actually really good and it opens up right to the street. The environment is awesome the bartenders were awesome to us and everybody sitting there was really friendly and super nice to talk to. On top of all that the food is absolutely incredible we had some calamari it was delicious definitely recommend this place one of the best I would think in the North End!!! 🤗😎
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crumlish alex
google
08.04.2018
Zach and Joy were so helpful and very engaging. Fixed me up with a fresh draft and were more than knowledgeable.
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topher Dick
google
06.13.2018
Excellent food, fantastic atmosphere, phenomenal service. I highly recommend the fillet and the key-lime pie. I was saddened by the lack of dessert drinks (no port or lemoncello for my dessert) but no so sad that I won't go back!
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Cheryl Hopkins
google
06.08.2018
Waitress was pleasant and entertained all of our questions. Food was wonderful, and ambiance inviting!!
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Norm Decoste
google
06.02.2018
Good Italian food but chicken cacatore without pasta? It was a half chicken with all the veggies and sauce but should come with pasta. Service was a little slow and inattentive.
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Rich Vazquez
google
05.14.2018
Pretty good menu. Good, not great.
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Craig Colburn
google
04.01.2018
Open air cafe in the Boston north end. Exceptional food (calamari, shrimp linguine, lobster ravioli) very good beer wine and liquors (Boss Hog!) Very fair prices.Wait staff efficient, food timing maybe a bit slow, but we weren't in a hurry.Definitely a place to come again!
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Jeremy Liu
google
03.09.2018
I've been there 7 years ago.Miss their authentic pastas.
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isabelle ruiz
google
03.03.2018
i got the lasagna filled with ricotta and spinach and it’s was amazing!! the appetizers were fantastic also!! The atmosphere is beautiful, it’s a small place with a nice bar and it’s perfect if you’re going out on a romantic date or just to eat some amazing italian in a great location
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jeremy wingert
google
02.10.2018
Great staff, wonderful food. Probably the best clams and mussels of my week in Boston.
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Marianne Richter
google
01.24.2018
Friendly and efficient service. Was seated quickly even though it was a Saturday night with no reservation. Both pasta dishes we ordered we're perfectly cooked and very flavorful.
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William Alsup
google
01.12.2018
Food was great. Beer selection was very limited. Cozy but not really comfortable.
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Chris Kelley
google
01.09.2018
Fantastic food and atmosphere. Looked like about half of the tables were window tables, which on a summer evening means we practically dining Al fresco. The service was great as well.
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Alex H
google
01.06.2018
Very nice seating, atmosphere, good and service
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Rachel Holmer
google
11.24.2017
went here when family was in town never having eaten here before. Was a little nervous w the mixed reviews online (like most restaurants in little Italy), but it was really great. A nice fun space, and the prices are well worth the portions! Definitely worth a visit when in town.
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Alli Smith
google
11.04.2017
We arrived just before they closed for lunch, and they were kind enough to seat us and take our orders right away before the kitchen closed. Our table by the open window was excellent for people watching! My fettuccine carbonara was SO GOOD and the serving size was perfect for lunch.
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Vivian Estrada
google
10.26.2017
Food was absolutely amazing. Servers were great. Will definitely be back
MD062010
google
08.26.2017
This is my new standard for lobster ravioli! This was perfect- the sauce was rich, yet not overpowering. The lobster flavor came though very nicely- as well as in the sauce. Their tiramisu was quite good and their salads were fresh light and refreshing. Service was fast and the restaurant has a nice ambiance.
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Brian Calkins
google
08.19.2017
Excellent service and true authentic Italiano!
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Santiago Pazos
google
08.02.2017
So glad we passed by, Google the area, and found this place! It is definitely nothing fancy, exactly what we were looking for. All we wanted was some wine and nice Italian food at a comfortable cute place. And we found it! The food was so yummy. Our server was so nice and polite. I had a little problem with my first dish and our server said no problem - tell me what you want instead and I will give it to you. She was so nice and understanding. Do yourself a favor and try this place, highly recommended (pics taken with Pixel 3xl)
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Rachel Lader
google
07.15.2017
Super nice place! We came across this after others in the same area had insane lines, but the food was wonderful and the environment charming! Try to get a seat by the window if possible. The scallops were fabulous!
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Dinesh Ganesan
google
07.14.2017
The restaurant has nice ambiance and the service was good. The wait time was quite decent, at least I didn't wait for a long time. I had a 15 min wait, and I used that time to quick grab a cannoli from Mike's Pastry.The restaurant is quite popular and almost full house when I visited. The waiter was really helpful in making me understand the menu. The service was nice, quite fast and the food tasted delicious. I ordered lasagna and it's one the best place to try if you like lasagna!
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Jennifer Kellett
google
06.18.2017
A delightful authentic Italian restaurant in The distinctly Italian Hanover St. We had excellent table service and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The restaurant was quite full and noisy but it was a ‘happy noise’ so not the place for quiet, intimate dining. My Tortilloni ai Porcini was perfect. The cod was perfectly cooked and ‘melt in the mouth’ delicious according to my husband.
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Teri Southworth
google
06.15.2017
This place was spot on. My linguine scampi and my husband’s lobster ravioli were absolutely delicious. Our server was sweet and efficient. We were able to walk right in and get a table (it was a Wednesday night around 6pm). It is a small restaurant but tastefully decorated and cozy. I highly recommend this place for quality Italian food in a relaxing, warm atmosphere.
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Nick O'Hagan
google
06.13.2017
Not a bad spot at all, first time going. Food wasn’t bad. Was a bit disappointed with the service. First I ordered a meal and as my other friends were ordering there’s I decided I wanted to switch mine as soon as our server was done taking the last order. Unfortunately when I asked, he told me he already submitted it and it couldn’t be changed. I also ordered a beer twice and it wasn’t till the third time I asked when it came out. Atmosphere was great, food wasn’t bad, but when we rack up a 400 dollar tab between meals and drinks I expect to be able to change my order when I ask. Especially when it was within seconds of the last person ordering.
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tom oconnor
google
06.13.2017
Great spot for food and drinks, seems every time I visit the North End, I stop here to have a drink. I also have enjoyed their food, love the Calamari. Great vibe and awesome service.
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Nick Phelps
google
05.04.2017
Wonderful. Great service. Old World food in an Old World setting. The Antipasto is fabulous, wine list is diverse and pretty much everything i can think of makes me want to go back. Its the North End of Boston. Manja!
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Vicki Dunn
google
04.19.2017
The food and service was awesome !
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Chinmay p. patil
google
04.18.2017
Great location and views, quality food and good service. Worth trying.
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Tim Eigenfeld
google
04.16.2017
Love this casual restaurant in the North End...conveniently located on Hanover ...lots of windows...grerous portion size...delish...photo of Porcini tortellini..
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Paul Mueller
google
01.24.2017
A little dark, but great atmosphere and food.
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Drew Hanft
google
11.25.2016
Solid choice, with a wide ranging menu. I had the seafood risotto, which I would get again in a heartbeat.
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Minh Nguyen
google
11.03.2016
My wife and I went here tonight. The food was great and the staff was very attentive. The food came out in at a reasonable time.Zuppa di Pesce was amazing! We had it with pasta tonight. TIP - that one plate is enough for average two people. Disregard if 6’5” and a pro athlete.
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Madeline Coats
google
10.17.2016
Delicious butternut squash ravioli, the bread and olive oil was great! Got there around 12:30pm, no wait time, and our waitress was good about keeping us posted. Some of the other waiters were a bit sloppy looking, and nobody was memorably friendly. The upstairs bathroom wasn’t available when we visited. I’ll definitely be going back for the food!!
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Jake Hellner
google
10.11.2016
Absolutely divine! The waitress Natalia was polite, patient, and extremely professional. The entree’s arrived quickly, and were prepared to perfection. Delicious and aesthetically pleasing.
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Diana Couillard
google
09.25.2016
We started with a drink at the bar then asked server if we could move to a table, we were denied and there were plenty of open tables... as other customers arrived they were easily seated where we had asked to be. Service was slow, food was good. Keg kicked at beginning of meal when we ordered another .... new keg would not pour... only produced foam... bartender never offered anything else to drink... had to call him back to get a water to wash food down. Not an overall great experience.
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Chris C
google
09.18.2016
I don't understand all of the high reviews. Went their yesterday. Sat outside. Good social distancing. Wait staff friendly but food was average to below average. Started with bread and olive oil. Neither was good. (And what Italian restaurant has mediocre bread and mediocre olive oil) I then had lobster ravioli as entree. Portion size was OK but the flavoring was mild and not memorable. The raviolis themselves were a little hard almost as if previously frozen. The good news is that my daughter liked her eggplant parm. Not a bad experience overall but not at all impressive. I personally would not go back but your experience may differ,
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David Gomes
google
08.23.2016
Nice atmosphere which isn't any different than what you'd expect in the North End. However, having Ben behind the bar raises the level of this place above the surrounding restaurants in that it has a bit of a higher end feel than most of the places in the neighborhood.
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James Linkous
google
08.22.2016
Stopped in without a reservation with a foursome arguing over other restaurants. Read the menu, looked at terrific view, and noted the delectable aromas. Caesar salad with grilled chicken is heady with wood smoke and delicious.
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Ajay Rajbhar
google
08.16.2016
Little Compact Space but the food is amazing.
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Leo Krant
google
08.04.2016
Stopped by with my wife for quick sandwich. Chicken parm for her and a sausage and pepper parm for me. Good service good sandwiches, contents and bread. My wife is recovering and using a walker. Patrons and staff could not have been nicer. Holding doors open and all. Love Boston's northend.
Stephanie
google
07.13.2016
Excellent service and food 👍
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Linda Zaveson
google
05.27.2016
hit the cafe just as lunch was closing up and getting ready for dinner. they were nice enough to accommodate us. good salad. good pasta and we even tried a pizza. nice windows open to the street which is a change from all.the old taverns we went to all week. highly recommend.
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Charles Kingery
google
05.11.2016
Great north end bar and restaurant. Good food, not the best in little Italy but still nice.
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Ashlee Lasher
google
02.04.2016
Shrimp scampi was amazing best shrimp I've ever had very very happy. My husband got the chicken broccoli alfredo and was happy as well. Fun friendly atmosphere will definitely be back!