We had a blast at dinner and Conor's service and kindness always adds to our experiences at Tony and Elaine's.
Katelyn
Most importantly, the food was amazing! The arancini and cheese garlic bread were great apps. The rigatoni vodka was great as well. Our male waiter was very nice. Initially, we were stuck in traffic on the way to the restaurant. I called and asked to extend the reservation. The male who picked up assured it was fine. A few minutes later, a woman calls me from the restaurant. I asked how our reservation is still and she said we missed our reservation and we are welcome to wait for the next table. I explained to her I called a few minutes ago and the male said it was okay due to traffic. She said “fine, you have the table til 8”. We got there at 7:05. We then were seated at our table. The male waiter apologized for the confusion and said we had until 8:30. He was nice. The younger lady at the hostess stand was incredibly rude.
Alissa
Overall food was good and the server himself was incredible extremely attentive and kind. My one “problem” was the host that answered the phone when I called to ask about my reservation. I had saw on google reviews that a couple weeks ago that even with a reservation they tried seating them outside when it was 30 outside. Just to make sure I called and confirmed the reservation and asked if the seating was inside. The host laughed at me and went “ yeah , I think that's implied“ and then continued to giggle and whisper someone else what I had asked when I was asking a following question. Overall that prior experience ruined the overall experience for me so I won't be returning I don't think . There's no reason to be rude to anyone asking a simple question especially a costumer. Her tone was off putting and was talking to me like I was an idiot. I've worked in the food service myself and I understand the irritation sometimes with costumers I don't think that response was appropriate.
John
Food was very good. On the north end in Boston, Booths were tight and no place to hang winter jackets.
Ryan
Good food at reasonable prices in Boston's North End. Enjoyed the brick facade and checkered table clothes and Christmas lights strung throughout. More casual experience than I was expecting in terms of atmosphere and service, but that's not necessary a bad thing. Food was very good, better than many of the more expensive places on Hanover Street. We will definitely be back to try it again!
Charles
They are just incredible All around. My fiancé and I were late due to traffic and they still figured out a way to fit us in and didn't rush us at all. Waiter was incredible the entire time and the food is out of this world good. If you want Italian food, you want Tony & Elaine's
deanna
Shrimp scampi & arancini was very good. Calamari & orecchiette was bland. the booth was very tight for four people. the table was pressed against our stomachs. service was good & the ambiance is good. drinks are well priced.
Katy Elliott
I choose this restaurant because I loved vintage vibes in the photos. It did not disappoint…I felt like I was back in my childhood but the food was much better quality. This place is a gem for spaghetti & meatballs and chicken parm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna, Spaghetti \u0026 Meatballs, The Meatballs, Garlic Bread and Mozzarella Sticks, Chicken Parmesan
Erin B
Way overpriced, small portions, and poor service...what a mess. In a dingy booth with a faded vinyl picnic style tablecloth, we were served bland scampi, rubbery lasagna, a burned chicken cutlet...our whole experience was a complete disappointment. Even the cannolis were stale. So much for a rare night out to celebrate a birthday.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Michael Hinz
Up those famous steps and then you enter truly an “authentic “ Italian eatery !!!! Highly recommend
Came here for lunch after seeing it on the Boston morning news, and ended up finding our new favorite Italian spot.
We got the calamari, lasagna, rigatoni alla vodka (add chicken cutlet), and orecchiette sausage rabe. House red and white wine were $9 a glass and tasted great. The oil for dipping bread was light, fresh, and perfectly salted.
Best dish was by far the lasagna. They put 3 different kinds of meat into it and the Sunday sauce is next level.🍝🔥
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Shane MacNeil
vodka sauce was so good i could have cried
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve
Everything was great! Would go back anytime I'm attending an event at TD Garden, and highly recommend to anyone.
Stephen Finn
Classic Boston North End look but food disappointed. Staff was friendly, attentive and service was prompt. Dinner was presented well. Split the meatballs as they are labeled award winning and the sausage rabe. Meatballs were burnt on the bottom, struggled to see what was award winner. Sausage rabe had no real flavor. Other members enjoyed their meals of chic ziti broc and ghnoci. Sampled these and they were good. Would try again but wouldn't be my first choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Cameron Fuller
My wife and I were visiting from out of town and managed to snag a last-minute reservation. For anyone looking for a true “Boston experience,” this place absolutely delivers. Nestled in the beautiful North End, the restaurant has a warm, intimate atmosphere—it almost feels like you’re dining in someone’s home. The tables are quite close together, so it can feel like you’re sharing a meal with your neighbors, but it adds to the charm and energy of the space.
The food was outstanding, with plenty of classic Italian dishes to choose from. I ordered the lasagna, and it was honestly one of the best I’ve ever had—rich, flavorful, and clearly made from a family recipe that’s been perfected over generations.
The service was friendly and welcoming. There were a couple of small oversights, like forgetting our bread and not checking in often, but nothing that detracted from the overall experience. All in all, it was a spectacular meal and a highlight of our trip to Boston.
We had a blast at dinner and Conor's service and kindness always adds to our experiences at Tony and Elaine's.
Most importantly, the food was amazing! The arancini and cheese garlic bread were great apps. The rigatoni vodka was great as well. Our male waiter was very nice. Initially, we were stuck in traffic on the way to the restaurant. I called and asked to extend the reservation. The male who picked up assured it was fine. A few minutes later, a woman calls me from the restaurant. I asked how our reservation is still and she said we missed our reservation and we are welcome to wait for the next table. I explained to her I called a few minutes ago and the male said it was okay due to traffic. She said “fine, you have the table til 8”. We got there at 7:05. We then were seated at our table. The male waiter apologized for the confusion and said we had until 8:30. He was nice. The younger lady at the hostess stand was incredibly rude.
Overall food was good and the server himself was incredible extremely attentive and kind. My one “problem” was the host that answered the phone when I called to ask about my reservation. I had saw on google reviews that a couple weeks ago that even with a reservation they tried seating them outside when it was 30 outside. Just to make sure I called and confirmed the reservation and asked if the seating was inside. The host laughed at me and went “ yeah , I think that's implied“ and then continued to giggle and whisper someone else what I had asked when I was asking a following question. Overall that prior experience ruined the overall experience for me so I won't be returning I don't think . There's no reason to be rude to anyone asking a simple question especially a costumer. Her tone was off putting and was talking to me like I was an idiot. I've worked in the food service myself and I understand the irritation sometimes with costumers I don't think that response was appropriate.
Food was very good. On the north end in Boston, Booths were tight and no place to hang winter jackets.
Good food at reasonable prices in Boston's North End. Enjoyed the brick facade and checkered table clothes and Christmas lights strung throughout. More casual experience than I was expecting in terms of atmosphere and service, but that's not necessary a bad thing. Food was very good, better than many of the more expensive places on Hanover Street. We will definitely be back to try it again!
They are just incredible All around. My fiancé and I were late due to traffic and they still figured out a way to fit us in and didn't rush us at all. Waiter was incredible the entire time and the food is out of this world good. If you want Italian food, you want Tony & Elaine's
Shrimp scampi & arancini was very good. Calamari & orecchiette was bland. the booth was very tight for four people. the table was pressed against our stomachs. service was good & the ambiance is good. drinks are well priced.
I choose this restaurant because I loved vintage vibes in the photos. It did not disappoint…I felt like I was back in my childhood but the food was much better quality. This place is a gem for spaghetti & meatballs and chicken parm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna, Spaghetti \u0026 Meatballs, The Meatballs, Garlic Bread and Mozzarella Sticks, Chicken Parmesan
Way overpriced, small portions, and poor service...what a mess. In a dingy booth with a faded vinyl picnic style tablecloth, we were served bland scampi, rubbery lasagna, a burned chicken cutlet...our whole experience was a complete disappointment. Even the cannolis were stale. So much for a rare night out to celebrate a birthday.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Up those famous steps and then you enter truly an “authentic “ Italian eatery !!!! Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Came here for lunch after seeing it on the Boston morning news, and ended up finding our new favorite Italian spot.
We got the calamari, lasagna, rigatoni alla vodka (add chicken cutlet), and orecchiette sausage rabe. House red and white wine were $9 a glass and tasted great. The oil for dipping bread was light, fresh, and perfectly salted.
Best dish was by far the lasagna. They put 3 different kinds of meat into it and the Sunday sauce is next level.🍝🔥
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
vodka sauce was so good i could have cried
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was great! Would go back anytime I'm attending an event at TD Garden, and highly recommend to anyone.
Classic Boston North End look but food disappointed. Staff was friendly, attentive and service was prompt. Dinner was presented well. Split the meatballs as they are labeled award winning and the sausage rabe. Meatballs were burnt on the bottom, struggled to see what was award winner. Sausage rabe had no real flavor. Other members enjoyed their meals of chic ziti broc and ghnoci. Sampled these and they were good. Would try again but wouldn't be my first choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
My wife and I were visiting from out of town and managed to snag a last-minute reservation. For anyone looking for a true “Boston experience,” this place absolutely delivers. Nestled in the beautiful North End, the restaurant has a warm, intimate atmosphere—it almost feels like you’re dining in someone’s home. The tables are quite close together, so it can feel like you’re sharing a meal with your neighbors, but it adds to the charm and energy of the space.
The food was outstanding, with plenty of classic Italian dishes to choose from. I ordered the lasagna, and it was honestly one of the best I’ve ever had—rich, flavorful, and clearly made from a family recipe that’s been perfected over generations.
The service was friendly and welcoming. There were a couple of small oversights, like forgetting our bread and not checking in often, but nothing that detracted from the overall experience. All in all, it was a spectacular meal and a highlight of our trip to Boston.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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