The food was delicious, great pasta and pizza, tons of flavor, and the crème brûlée très lèches cake for dessert was so special and delicious. We celebrated a birthday and the service was kind and quick. They even gave us celebratory prosecco and sang happy birthday to my friend. Would definitely go back!
Ellen
Always such a special experience! We enjoyed everything we ordered and were happy to share this gem with friends who had never been. Fabio was an exceptional server. Looking forward to returning again!
bruna maria
I've been to Via Canuccia a few timess now and this last visit was a bit disappointing interms of food quality and service compared to other visits.
Janet
Cute place in Dorchester, MA. If you are looking for something new to try, try Via Cannuccia. My husband and I went here for a special evening. Its a very small place, reservation is a must. We were sat near the door between two other tables. We asked to be sat at the bar and they accommodated. I had placed 'first time" and "celebrating anniversary" under the reservation notes. My husband is Italian so he knew the food well. We ordered Vitello Tonnato alla crema di Tartufo which is really just tuna fish spread over veal. It was an interesting dish. They give you homemade bread and oil which was very good and warm. Dinner we got the Gnocchi al Fonduta Di TaleggioFunghi arrostiti Burro al radicchio which is the Gnocchi on their menu with mushroom and cheese. It was good but $30 for the portion size seemed high. Pizza we got was Patate (potato), Gorgonzola, Aioli al Tartufo, Speck. It was an oblong individual pizza with fresh ingredients. The dough was light, not heavy! The service was great. It was hard to hear the bartender at some times. They dont have draft in house, known for their wines. We had to end with a bakery item since the owner/chef is a true baker. From a hospitality standpoint, the layout of the restaurant isn't great use of space. Wasn't sure why they had coffee makers and an espresso machine? Parking was ok, its street parking there seemed to be some decent spots on the early side. Overall 4/5 stars.
Kelly
A small part of me does not want to post the glowing words that this place deserves because then it will make it harder for me to get a reservation. But I'm throwing caution to the wind! The menu here is spectacular. It's none of that southern Italian comfort food that people have come to expect from the North End like Lasagna. It's a frequently changing menu of Roman offerings like Suppli (aka Arancini but better), and hand made gnocchi in a taleggio sauce. And if you order anything with flour in it, be ready to be amazed. Stefano is a baker, so from the table breads, to the pizza, the baked goods are perfection. Desserts are magnificent. On Sunday mornings, the line is out the door and down the block for his breakfast breads and pastries. The 3 bar tenders we've met (because we mostly sit at the bar), are cocktail artists. Try the Ducati! A final word. This past Friday, there was a seat open at the bar next to us and a young guy from Italy came in, sat down, and had dinner. He doesn't cook, he shared, he eats out, and this place is his favorite!
Amanda
Always a great place, amazing staff and the food never disappoints once you can get a table. That is the only problem, because they are so good, they are always busy.. Make sure to ook your reservation early, at least a week or two inadavnce.
Gerry
My wife and I were celebrating our 43rd wedding anniversary and I wanted to surprise her. She had mentioned a couple of weeks ago that she would love to try this restaurant so I booked a reservation for last evening. Unfortunately my wife has a difficult time walking due to her medical situation. So I called to find out if there was easy access into the restaurant. A gentleman named George could not have been any more kinder. He said to park outside of the front door to his restaurant and that he would come out to help my wife get safely into the restaurant. If that wasn't enough, when he brought us to our table. George had made out special “ Happy 43rd wedding” placards and placed them on our dining table. Shortly thereafter George came over to our table and handed each of us a glass of champagne complimentary from the restaurant. Who does things like this? What a wonderful person. Also, George offered to take a photo of us at our table with his cellphone. A short time later he stopped by and handed my wife a manilla folder with a card attached. Inside of that folder was a photo that he took of us. The card was so very thoughtful as well. We felt like royalty with all of the special treatment that George had given us. What a wonderful evening that my wife Susan and I will cherish for the rest of our lifetime!!!! Thank you George and a special thank you to our server Neil. What a gracious server he couldn't have been any nicer and kind. Please do yourself a favor and give this restaurant a try. You will definitely be glad that you did.🥂😊
Jen
Fantastic addition to the Dorchester dining scene. Wonderful service, and fantastic dishes.
Tamara
We had another fabulous meal last weekend and it was as memorable as when we visited in September. Every course was truly magical from the specialty Caesar, to the suppli and each of the pastas we had. All had incredible flavor and felt just like being back in Rome. Our son from NYC, who was home visiting & went there with us in September, just returned from Hawaii. He travels a great deal and is fortunate to eat at many nice establishments. He said he met a couple from Boston in Maui & they asked him what NYC Italian restaurant he'd recommend (as they were going soon) He told them honestly, the best food & his current favorite place was “this place in Dorchester”. The couple knew exactly what he was talking about and agreed. That's Via Cannuccia.
Kristopher
Might be the best breakfast I've ever had in my life! The smell you get hit with when you walk in the door is divine to say the least. We got pastries to go and they tasted better than they smell. The service was perfect friendly and attentive, Kelly was fantastic. The wife and I can't wait to go back and try dinner.
From exceptional service when you walk in the door to fantastic food to an amazing ambiance, this continues to be one of my favorite restaurants. The goat cheese salad is to die for - very refreshing and they do not skimp on the cheese. We did not have the pizza this time, but have enjoyed it as an appetizer as well as for takeout. Highly recommend the broccoli rabe!
Ray
We had yet another delicious, heartwarming brunch — and simply the best rosemary roasted potatoes I have EVER tasted — thanks!
Fouad Chouairi
Honestly some of the best Italian food and breakfast food I’ve had in Boston. Far better than anyplace I’ve eaten in the North End and the staff is super nice! Definitely am coming back many times in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Driscoll
Had an amazing meal here tonight. Everything was fresh, delicious and imaginative. Alana who served us was an absolute delight and Stefano and Simon had the kitchen operating on all cylinders. Thank you all for making our meal so special! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ian\u0026Gitte
Any 1 Star review has clearly come from a 1 Star individual. Unhappiness is a sickness, and the food and service Via Cannuccia heals :)
The food was delicious, great pasta and pizza, tons of flavor, and the crème brûlée très lèches cake for dessert was so special and delicious. We celebrated a birthday and the service was kind and quick. They even gave us celebratory prosecco and sang happy birthday to my friend. Would definitely go back!
Always such a special experience! We enjoyed everything we ordered and were happy to share this gem with friends who had never been. Fabio was an exceptional server. Looking forward to returning again!
I've been to Via Canuccia a few timess now and this last visit was a bit disappointing interms of food quality and service compared to other visits.
Cute place in Dorchester, MA. If you are looking for something new to try, try Via Cannuccia. My husband and I went here for a special evening. Its a very small place, reservation is a must. We were sat near the door between two other tables. We asked to be sat at the bar and they accommodated. I had placed 'first time" and "celebrating anniversary" under the reservation notes. My husband is Italian so he knew the food well. We ordered Vitello Tonnato alla crema di Tartufo which is really just tuna fish spread over veal. It was an interesting dish. They give you homemade bread and oil which was very good and warm. Dinner we got the Gnocchi al Fonduta Di TaleggioFunghi arrostiti Burro al radicchio which is the Gnocchi on their menu with mushroom and cheese. It was good but $30 for the portion size seemed high. Pizza we got was Patate (potato), Gorgonzola, Aioli al Tartufo, Speck. It was an oblong individual pizza with fresh ingredients. The dough was light, not heavy! The service was great. It was hard to hear the bartender at some times. They dont have draft in house, known for their wines. We had to end with a bakery item since the owner/chef is a true baker. From a hospitality standpoint, the layout of the restaurant isn't great use of space. Wasn't sure why they had coffee makers and an espresso machine? Parking was ok, its street parking there seemed to be some decent spots on the early side. Overall 4/5 stars.
A small part of me does not want to post the glowing words that this place deserves because then it will make it harder for me to get a reservation. But I'm throwing caution to the wind! The menu here is spectacular. It's none of that southern Italian comfort food that people have come to expect from the North End like Lasagna. It's a frequently changing menu of Roman offerings like Suppli (aka Arancini but better), and hand made gnocchi in a taleggio sauce. And if you order anything with flour in it, be ready to be amazed. Stefano is a baker, so from the table breads, to the pizza, the baked goods are perfection. Desserts are magnificent. On Sunday mornings, the line is out the door and down the block for his breakfast breads and pastries. The 3 bar tenders we've met (because we mostly sit at the bar), are cocktail artists. Try the Ducati! A final word. This past Friday, there was a seat open at the bar next to us and a young guy from Italy came in, sat down, and had dinner. He doesn't cook, he shared, he eats out, and this place is his favorite!
Always a great place, amazing staff and the food never disappoints once you can get a table. That is the only problem, because they are so good, they are always busy.. Make sure to ook your reservation early, at least a week or two inadavnce.
My wife and I were celebrating our 43rd wedding anniversary and I wanted to surprise her. She had mentioned a couple of weeks ago that she would love to try this restaurant so I booked a reservation for last evening. Unfortunately my wife has a difficult time walking due to her medical situation. So I called to find out if there was easy access into the restaurant. A gentleman named George could not have been any more kinder. He said to park outside of the front door to his restaurant and that he would come out to help my wife get safely into the restaurant. If that wasn't enough, when he brought us to our table. George had made out special “ Happy 43rd wedding” placards and placed them on our dining table. Shortly thereafter George came over to our table and handed each of us a glass of champagne complimentary from the restaurant. Who does things like this? What a wonderful person. Also, George offered to take a photo of us at our table with his cellphone. A short time later he stopped by and handed my wife a manilla folder with a card attached. Inside of that folder was a photo that he took of us. The card was so very thoughtful as well. We felt like royalty with all of the special treatment that George had given us. What a wonderful evening that my wife Susan and I will cherish for the rest of our lifetime!!!! Thank you George and a special thank you to our server Neil. What a gracious server he couldn't have been any nicer and kind. Please do yourself a favor and give this restaurant a try. You will definitely be glad that you did.🥂😊
Fantastic addition to the Dorchester dining scene. Wonderful service, and fantastic dishes.
We had another fabulous meal last weekend and it was as memorable as when we visited in September. Every course was truly magical from the specialty Caesar, to the suppli and each of the pastas we had. All had incredible flavor and felt just like being back in Rome. Our son from NYC, who was home visiting & went there with us in September, just returned from Hawaii. He travels a great deal and is fortunate to eat at many nice establishments. He said he met a couple from Boston in Maui & they asked him what NYC Italian restaurant he'd recommend (as they were going soon) He told them honestly, the best food & his current favorite place was “this place in Dorchester”. The couple knew exactly what he was talking about and agreed. That's Via Cannuccia.
Might be the best breakfast I've ever had in my life! The smell you get hit with when you walk in the door is divine to say the least. We got pastries to go and they tasted better than they smell. The service was perfect friendly and attentive, Kelly was fantastic. The wife and I can't wait to go back and try dinner.
Restaurantji Recommends
From exceptional service when you walk in the door to fantastic food to an amazing ambiance, this continues to be one of my favorite restaurants. The goat cheese salad is to die for - very refreshing and they do not skimp on the cheese. We did not have the pizza this time, but have enjoyed it as an appetizer as well as for takeout. Highly recommend the broccoli rabe!
We had yet another delicious, heartwarming brunch — and simply the best rosemary roasted potatoes I have EVER tasted — thanks!
Honestly some of the best Italian food and breakfast food I’ve had in Boston. Far better than anyplace I’ve eaten in the North End and the staff is super nice! Definitely am coming back many times in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an amazing meal here tonight. Everything was fresh, delicious and imaginative. Alana who served us was an absolute delight and Stefano and Simon had the kitchen operating on all cylinders. Thank you all for making our meal so special! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Any 1 Star review has clearly come from a 1 Star individual. Unhappiness is a sickness, and the food and service Via Cannuccia heals :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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