Saturday night at 6:30. They know they will always be busy so service is basic and not overly attentive. Food was pretty good. Crowded and loud even though they sat us tucked away in an out of the way, small, upstairs dining room. Nothing was great and nothing was really poor. Meh.
Always LOVE this place and the food. Unfortunately it was just very crowded and we were placed right next to the waiter station where they were continuously replacing plates, etc during our experience. This has never happened before and next time, I would just ask to please move as it was not as nice of an experience as we always have there as a result. Would just recommend not placing a table there.
The service and atmosphere was fabulous. Even though many restaurants have a time limit, We never felt rushed to not stay too long. We were there for 3 hours. The food was spectacular. Our waiter Fabiano was fantastic!! Newly here from Italy. He took a selfie with us. I highly recommend eating at Briccos
The room in which we were seated was full of 2 large parties. The noise level was ridiculously loud and the room was excessively hot. It was the least desirable room in the entire restaurant and should be reserved for large parties only. We were a party if 4 and were completely outnumbered and overwhelmed.
Portsoccermom
We were in town for a business meeting and made it to Bricco on a playoff night for the Bruins. We were sat upstairs which was a little quieter than the first flood. Overall everything was great. We had to ask for lemons three times, and we also asked for a small bowl which never came. I am a huge gnocchi fan, and really enjoyed the dish, but some chicken in it would have made it much better. My collegues had a fish dish, that they loved.
JRoss
It's loud on the ground floor so our party appreciated being upstairs. The food was good but I have had better in the North End. I think it depends on what you choose- my husband loved the Osso Bucco
Scott
Bricco is a lively place, right in the heart of the north end's restaurant scene. All the staff were friendly, treating my father like an honored guest on his birthday. The energy bleeds over into the patrons, with our dining neighbors chiming in on occasion and even offering us some wine.
The atmosphere was lovely and although the Veal Ossobuco was good, we expected the food to be more delicious than it was since this restaurant was quite expensive and highly rated. I think I'll just stick with the less expensive restaurants from now on.
Caesar salad was warm and the lettuce was soggy. Lobster in one meal was cold although the pasta with it was great. Steak was good. Not great. Overall just an average meal maybe even slightly below average. Service and ambiance was terrific. Would not consider going here again due to the underwhelming meal.
FoodiesFromWI
Food reasonably good, but service was lacking for the very expensive price charged. We had to wait multiple times to be served food without explanation by staff for the delay, and after we finished our main course, took staff over 25 minutes to check back on us to see if we needed anything, or dessert, or get the check. Very neglectful service, yet hefty cost of meals - never again for this restaurant. We ate at several other similar type restaurants and had 4 to 5 stars for the other locations.
We came to this restaurant by chance but the result was excellent. It's been a long time since I've had pasta with that quality. I highly recommend this place. Just note that the service is a little slow but it makes up for it with excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cris Elsmore
OUTSTANDING!!The meal and service was like being in Italy again. Artem, our server was fantastic! His wine recommendations were perfect! We had the jumbo shrimp scampi, the wild boar, and a fine bread pudding for desert! If you get a chance, check this place out! It will not disappoint.Excellent!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bricco's Signature Bread Pudding, Pappardelle Al Cinghiale Wild Boar Braised in Red Wine with Porcini Mushrooms
William Lee
A bit noisy and too dark. Food was good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi with All the Features, Pappardelle Al Cinghiale Wild Boar Braised in Red Wine with Porcini Mushrooms, Zucchini Flowers Stuffed with Truffled Ricotta Cheese Tempura Grilled Vegetables
Seth Matakis
Go for: Some unique Italian dishes you (probably) won't find in other North End restaurants.Avoid if: Small portions for exorbitantly high prices make you cringe.Something surprising: Their no-frills bakery is a semi-hidden gem down the alleyway next to the restaurant, and is a cool experience for locals and visitors alike.Reservation needed? During the warm weather months and on Friday and Saturday nights, maybeOverall . First of all, the service was really professional and better than most restaurants in the North End. One of the dishes that came out was cold, but the other was phenomenal (despite the tiny portions). There was weird vibe that was a mix of classic restaurant meets faux high-end night club that didn't make any sense. Prepare for sticker shock - you won't walk out of here spending less than $50 per person. There are better values just down the block.Value for Price: 1Sanitation: 5Food Quality: 3Menu Precision: 3Service Quality: 5Timing: 4Decor: 2Access: 4—5 among the best4 strong3 not too bad2 mediocre1 never again
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Claudia Harrington
GLUTEN FRIENDLY! I love their gluten free pasta with tomato sauce, simple yet incredibly flavorful. I always recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good Italian place. If you order a cocktail, let it be the espresso martini.
Saturday night at 6:30. They know they will always be busy so service is basic and not overly attentive. Food was pretty good. Crowded and loud even though they sat us tucked away in an out of the way, small, upstairs dining room. Nothing was great and nothing was really poor. Meh.
Always LOVE this place and the food. Unfortunately it was just very crowded and we were placed right next to the waiter station where they were continuously replacing plates, etc during our experience. This has never happened before and next time, I would just ask to please move as it was not as nice of an experience as we always have there as a result. Would just recommend not placing a table there.
The service and atmosphere was fabulous. Even though many restaurants have a time limit, We never felt rushed to not stay too long. We were there for 3 hours. The food was spectacular. Our waiter Fabiano was fantastic!! Newly here from Italy. He took a selfie with us. I highly recommend eating at Briccos
The room in which we were seated was full of 2 large parties. The noise level was ridiculously loud and the room was excessively hot. It was the least desirable room in the entire restaurant and should be reserved for large parties only. We were a party if 4 and were completely outnumbered and overwhelmed.
We were in town for a business meeting and made it to Bricco on a playoff night for the Bruins. We were sat upstairs which was a little quieter than the first flood. Overall everything was great. We had to ask for lemons three times, and we also asked for a small bowl which never came. I am a huge gnocchi fan, and really enjoyed the dish, but some chicken in it would have made it much better. My collegues had a fish dish, that they loved.
It's loud on the ground floor so our party appreciated being upstairs. The food was good but I have had better in the North End. I think it depends on what you choose- my husband loved the Osso Bucco
Bricco is a lively place, right in the heart of the north end's restaurant scene. All the staff were friendly, treating my father like an honored guest on his birthday. The energy bleeds over into the patrons, with our dining neighbors chiming in on occasion and even offering us some wine.
The atmosphere was lovely and although the Veal Ossobuco was good, we expected the food to be more delicious than it was since this restaurant was quite expensive and highly rated. I think I'll just stick with the less expensive restaurants from now on.
Caesar salad was warm and the lettuce was soggy. Lobster in one meal was cold although the pasta with it was great. Steak was good. Not great. Overall just an average meal maybe even slightly below average. Service and ambiance was terrific. Would not consider going here again due to the underwhelming meal.
Food reasonably good, but service was lacking for the very expensive price charged. We had to wait multiple times to be served food without explanation by staff for the delay, and after we finished our main course, took staff over 25 minutes to check back on us to see if we needed anything, or dessert, or get the check. Very neglectful service, yet hefty cost of meals - never again for this restaurant. We ate at several other similar type restaurants and had 4 to 5 stars for the other locations.
Restaurantji Recommends
We came to this restaurant by chance but the result was excellent. It's been a long time since I've had pasta with that quality. I highly recommend this place. Just note that the service is a little slow but it makes up for it with excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
OUTSTANDING!!The meal and service was like being in Italy again. Artem, our server was fantastic! His wine recommendations were perfect! We had the jumbo shrimp scampi, the wild boar, and a fine bread pudding for desert! If you get a chance, check this place out! It will not disappoint.Excellent!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bricco's Signature Bread Pudding, Pappardelle Al Cinghiale Wild Boar Braised in Red Wine with Porcini Mushrooms
A bit noisy and too dark. Food was good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi with All the Features, Pappardelle Al Cinghiale Wild Boar Braised in Red Wine with Porcini Mushrooms, Zucchini Flowers Stuffed with Truffled Ricotta Cheese Tempura Grilled Vegetables
Go for: Some unique Italian dishes you (probably) won't find in other North End restaurants.Avoid if: Small portions for exorbitantly high prices make you cringe.Something surprising: Their no-frills bakery is a semi-hidden gem down the alleyway next to the restaurant, and is a cool experience for locals and visitors alike.Reservation needed? During the warm weather months and on Friday and Saturday nights, maybeOverall . First of all, the service was really professional and better than most restaurants in the North End. One of the dishes that came out was cold, but the other was phenomenal (despite the tiny portions). There was weird vibe that was a mix of classic restaurant meets faux high-end night club that didn't make any sense. Prepare for sticker shock - you won't walk out of here spending less than $50 per person. There are better values just down the block.Value for Price: 1Sanitation: 5Food Quality: 3Menu Precision: 3Service Quality: 5Timing: 4Decor: 2Access: 4—5 among the best4 strong3 not too bad2 mediocre1 never again
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
GLUTEN FRIENDLY! I love their gluten free pasta with tomato sauce, simple yet incredibly flavorful. I always recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good Italian place. If you order a cocktail, let it be the espresso martini.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5