Upscale venue. Food is well prepared. Selection is good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Julia Styles
This place was expensive but it was also delicious and beautiful. I walked in off the street to eat in the Lounge because the upstairs was full until 9:30. The lounge was lovely. My server was attentive and the food was comforting yet new. Drinks were delicioso. I ordered the padrona martini, tuna crudo and clams and rigatoni, and was happy with my choices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Crudo
Nat Ost
Super cool vibe with great service, food and cocktails, but the noise is next level, be ready for a loud experience!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Bilcz
Daniela was an amazing and patient server. Will most definitely go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dun DuB
The overall experience was good, but there were several missed opportunities for it to be a great evening. I made the reservation online as a surprise for my wife’s birthday, as she had expressed interest in dining at La Padrona since it opened. I called the restaurant to note her allergies and requested that we be greeted at the table with champagne and a "Happy Birthday". Unbeknownst to me, my wife, a content creator, had reached out to the restaurant to inquire about a reservation and to add content for her visit. Although she was denied, the hostess/manager mentioned that there was already a reservation for that evening under the same last name, which spoiled the surprise. We arrived early to meet the other party at our table, one of the other few surprises I had left. We enjoyed drinks at the lower bar an hour before our 10 PM reservation. However, upon checking in at 10 PM, we had to wait another 25-30 minutes for our table. Once seated, our server asked what we were celebrating, clearly having not read the notes on our reservation, nor the ones that were passed to him after we were seated—yet another missed surprise opportunity. When the champagne finally arrived, it was served in a white wine glass rather than a flute, which seemed unusual for bubbles. We ordered appetizers, starting with a Caesar salad, but instead received a form of garden salad. Our second appetizer was also incorrect, and when we inquired about it, we were informed that what we had ordered was no longer on the menu. When we asked the server why this wasn't mentioned at the time of the order, he claimed he had repeated our order back to us, which did not address the mix-up or the lack of communication about the unavailable dish. Unfortunately, there was no effort on his part to rectify the situation, nor did a manager to check on us. Despite these hiccups, things improved with the wine and main courses, though we couldn’t fully enjoy them after the earlier frustrations. At this level of dining, I expected better communication and attention to detail, akin to a more refined service. I hope this experience serves as a learning opportunity for the server to enhance his table-side manner and for the team as a whole to improve their service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bradley Colebank
Went after getting engaged to celebrate and it was overall very average, with much above average pricing. The food itself was great and delicious, but the service is extremely slow. My fiancé's menu was all out of order, and then we'd try to order a couple drinks and they'd "be out of it". We got sat on the street level and our table was basically on top of the table next to ours. She had a chair and I was on a couch that didn't have a pillow so if I sat back I'd be like 5ft away from the table. If you're looking for a fancy / nice night out, I'd look elsewhere
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 2
dorothy krysiuk
Horrible service. Waited for 1.5 for our table to be ready and then it was like pulling teeth to get a server to take our order. Getting any food on the table was a truly painful process and made for a very unsatisfying experience. A manager came over at the end of our meal and gave us shots instead of taking anything off the bill. He was very nice, but the extra booze didn’t do anything to rectify the bad evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Tuscan Flatbread, Caesar Salad, Tuna Crudo, Swordfish Fradiablo
Marina Singh
Dined at la padrona last night. The food, service and atmosphere were all top notch. Nico was our server he was super professional, friendly and highly knowledgeable about the menu. We had the clams and tuna for apps, amazing flavor! We both had swordfish for our main dish and would definitely order it again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manav Shah
Extremely loud in the restaurant. Firstly, I booked a main dining room table and was seating at the high top table. Whatever….my biggest problem was the hostess telling me “you need to be out of your table by 8pm” before I even sat down…. In what world does that creating an inviting experience when I spend over 200$ for a dinner for 2. Telling someone what time they have to leave the table before I get a menu in my hand is crazy. Now I’m young, but never in my life has someone told me what time I have to leave my table before I’ve sat down. They walk around with iPads and stare at you to determine where you are your meal. Just sit at my table with me at this point. Food is okay, not worth the price. If you want a canoli, take the T to the north end.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Kevin Huy
We went there to celebrate my friend birthday. Lucky we got a room otherwise it’s will be loud. The food was very good. The size is small but every thing was delicious. I don’t normally like chocolate cake but we had a chef there made a cake for us. It was wow. Service also amazing there. The only thing I hope they will change is drinks. The drinks are too simple for this type of restaurant. Please update ur drinks make it fancy and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Uni Risotto, Tuna Crudo, Bistecca Alla Florentina, Framed Roger Rabbit
Perfection! Best food ive had in Boston ! High end Italian! And they deliver excellence ' ambiance ' flavor' cleanliness hospitality ' service ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Courtney Little
I went to La Padrona recently and was blown away by the food, overall menu and ambiance! Absolute class in every way and cannot wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie Poutsiaka
La Padrona is a scene. The ambience is swanky and you’ll definitely see people dressed to the nines. Our 3-person table was intimate but not crowded; but despite our closeness, at times it was hard to hear over the relatively loud (but cool/ambient/vibey) music. The food and drinks were very good, but not great. If you’re feeling adventurous, go for the birth of venus cocktail. The staff was helpful, friendly, attentive and responsive. Overall, I enjoyed La Padrona and would gladly go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Elizabeth Magill
I never write restaurant reviews, but we had one of the best meals ever here. Service was amazing we probably had 7 people help us throughout the evening between hosts, servers, and other staff. Everyone was friendly and attentive. The food was incredible - highlights were the tagliatelle, swordfish, and chocolate cake. Only thing that could have been better was the music volume. It’s super loud and if I had been with a big group I think I would have been unable to hear everyone. With just one other person it was fine! Hope to be back soon!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Swordfish Fra Diavolo
Gary Girolamo
The food, service and atomosphere were off the charts. I’d give it 10 stars across the board if I could. We were blown away by the attention to detail by the service staff, and the food was amazing. The Clemenza Cooler was equally delicious and refreshing (highly recommend!). The bread plate and appetizers were delicious, and the swordfish fra diavalo is my new favorite dish in Boston. We will be going back as soon as possible!
Upscale venue. Food is well prepared. Selection is good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This place was expensive but it was also delicious and beautiful. I walked in off the street to eat in the Lounge because the upstairs was full until 9:30. The lounge was lovely. My server was attentive and the food was comforting yet new. Drinks were delicioso. I ordered the padrona martini, tuna crudo and clams and rigatoni, and was happy with my choices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Crudo
Super cool vibe with great service, food and cocktails, but the noise is next level, be ready for a loud experience!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniela was an amazing and patient server. Will most definitely go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The overall experience was good, but there were several missed opportunities for it to be a great evening. I made the reservation online as a surprise for my wife’s birthday, as she had expressed interest in dining at La Padrona since it opened. I called the restaurant to note her allergies and requested that we be greeted at the table with champagne and a "Happy Birthday". Unbeknownst to me, my wife, a content creator, had reached out to the restaurant to inquire about a reservation and to add content for her visit. Although she was denied, the hostess/manager mentioned that there was already a reservation for that evening under the same last name, which spoiled the surprise. We arrived early to meet the other party at our table, one of the other few surprises I had left. We enjoyed drinks at the lower bar an hour before our 10 PM reservation. However, upon checking in at 10 PM, we had to wait another 25-30 minutes for our table. Once seated, our server asked what we were celebrating, clearly having not read the notes on our reservation, nor the ones that were passed to him after we were seated—yet another missed surprise opportunity. When the champagne finally arrived, it was served in a white wine glass rather than a flute, which seemed unusual for bubbles. We ordered appetizers, starting with a Caesar salad, but instead received a form of garden salad. Our second appetizer was also incorrect, and when we inquired about it, we were informed that what we had ordered was no longer on the menu. When we asked the server why this wasn't mentioned at the time of the order, he claimed he had repeated our order back to us, which did not address the mix-up or the lack of communication about the unavailable dish. Unfortunately, there was no effort on his part to rectify the situation, nor did a manager to check on us. Despite these hiccups, things improved with the wine and main courses, though we couldn’t fully enjoy them after the earlier frustrations. At this level of dining, I expected better communication and attention to detail, akin to a more refined service. I hope this experience serves as a learning opportunity for the server to enhance his table-side manner and for the team as a whole to improve their service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Went after getting engaged to celebrate and it was overall very average, with much above average pricing. The food itself was great and delicious, but the service is extremely slow. My fiancé's menu was all out of order, and then we'd try to order a couple drinks and they'd "be out of it". We got sat on the street level and our table was basically on top of the table next to ours. She had a chair and I was on a couch that didn't have a pillow so if I sat back I'd be like 5ft away from the table. If you're looking for a fancy / nice night out, I'd look elsewhere
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 2
Horrible service. Waited for 1.5 for our table to be ready and then it was like pulling teeth to get a server to take our order. Getting any food on the table was a truly painful process and made for a very unsatisfying experience. A manager came over at the end of our meal and gave us shots instead of taking anything off the bill. He was very nice, but the extra booze didn’t do anything to rectify the bad evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Tuscan Flatbread, Caesar Salad, Tuna Crudo, Swordfish Fradiablo
Dined at la padrona last night. The food, service and atmosphere were all top notch. Nico was our server he was super professional, friendly and highly knowledgeable about the menu. We had the clams and tuna for apps, amazing flavor! We both had swordfish for our main dish and would definitely order it again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extremely loud in the restaurant. Firstly, I booked a main dining room table and was seating at the high top table. Whatever….my biggest problem was the hostess telling me “you need to be out of your table by 8pm” before I even sat down…. In what world does that creating an inviting experience when I spend over 200$ for a dinner for 2. Telling someone what time they have to leave the table before I get a menu in my hand is crazy. Now I’m young, but never in my life has someone told me what time I have to leave my table before I’ve sat down. They walk around with iPads and stare at you to determine where you are your meal. Just sit at my table with me at this point. Food is okay, not worth the price. If you want a canoli, take the T to the north end.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
We went there to celebrate my friend birthday. Lucky we got a room otherwise it’s will be loud. The food was very good. The size is small but every thing was delicious. I don’t normally like chocolate cake but we had a chef there made a cake for us. It was wow. Service also amazing there. The only thing I hope they will change is drinks. The drinks are too simple for this type of restaurant. Please update ur drinks make it fancy and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Uni Risotto, Tuna Crudo, Bistecca Alla Florentina, Framed Roger Rabbit
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Perfection! Best food ive had in Boston ! High end Italian! And they deliver excellence ' ambiance ' flavor' cleanliness hospitality ' service ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to La Padrona recently and was blown away by the food, overall menu and ambiance! Absolute class in every way and cannot wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
La Padrona is a scene. The ambience is swanky and you’ll definitely see people dressed to the nines. Our 3-person table was intimate but not crowded; but despite our closeness, at times it was hard to hear over the relatively loud (but cool/ambient/vibey) music. The food and drinks were very good, but not great. If you’re feeling adventurous, go for the birth of venus cocktail. The staff was helpful, friendly, attentive and responsive. Overall, I enjoyed La Padrona and would gladly go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I never write restaurant reviews, but we had one of the best meals ever here. Service was amazing we probably had 7 people help us throughout the evening between hosts, servers, and other staff. Everyone was friendly and attentive. The food was incredible - highlights were the tagliatelle, swordfish, and chocolate cake. Only thing that could have been better was the music volume. It’s super loud and if I had been with a big group I think I would have been unable to hear everyone. With just one other person it was fine! Hope to be back soon!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Swordfish Fra Diavolo
The food, service and atomosphere were off the charts. I’d give it 10 stars across the board if I could. We were blown away by the attention to detail by the service staff, and the food was amazing. The Clemenza Cooler was equally delicious and refreshing (highly recommend!). The bread plate and appetizers were delicious, and the swordfish fra diavalo is my new favorite dish in Boston. We will be going back as soon as possible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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