This was a pick-a-spot after brunch. For starters we were offered bread which was wrapped. For our main course we had the antipasti board and the prosciutto and fig bruschetta. Both were filling if you didn't want a full serving of food. Note the bruschetta is only a serving of 2. For drinks we opted for the paper tiger which was a tequila base drink. It was a refreshing drink that wasn't too sweet. We ended with the tiramisu, which wasn't the best I had but took care of the sweet craving I had to round out the meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Benjamín Juarez
Energetic incredible service fantastic food and drinks. About as perfect as anyone could dream. Everything is good!
Had an amazing time here with my lovely girlfriend. Such a good atmosphere and the food was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sherry Lewis-da Ponte
I am LOVING this place, after having gone twice in two weeks - it was THAT good!The menu appears to be somewhat standard Northern Italian fare, but the thought and preparation given to the food (and drinks) is clearly evident. The Chicken Milanese was perfectly cooked and one of the best I’ve ever eaten outside of Italy. The accompanying arugula salad with cannellini beans was the perfect side.Every meal my friends and I had (i.e. Chicken Milanese, roasted chicken, risotto; small plates of the meatballs, fried seafood, and roasted beets) was delicious, and were not easily pleased. The only suggestion I would make is that the roasted beets dish was a particularly small portion, but I won’t quibble.I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how professional the waitstaff were. The first time we went, our waitress (whose name I can’t recall) was always available when we needed her, and was not intrusive at all. The other waiter, Brendan, was very affable and attentive, but in no way bothersome.This place is a winner! I hope it remains that way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Wong
One of the better Restaurant Week meals we have had in awhile.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Salmon
Mytsie Thevenin
Excellent espresso martinis!! Food is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Katelin McLaughlin
I wouldn’t consider it to be the best Italian food, but it is pretty good. I really loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. It was very open although busy, the acoustics were excellent.They also have a decent wine menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Richard Schmidt
Second time here. Appetizers were good. Entrees forgettable and incorrectly seasoned. Service was horrible. Each ask “Could I please have…?” was responded with a sarcastic “No. We really can’t do that.” You really don’t have parmesan cheese for the poorly seasoned pasta?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Tait Smith
Excellent food, decent prices, and enjoyable cocktails. While not my go-to dinner, this place is really good for a date night or more upscale time with friends. I personally really like their desserts the most. I’ve had almost every dessert there. They are one of the best places in Boston for a multi-course meal.
The hostess (maybe manager?) was not very welcoming. We have been to this location three times and 2 of those times the same hostess was working. Both times she was somewhat rude. We were not walk-ins, we had a reservation all 3 times. Just want to let you know.
We order the chicken milanese and the salmon. Both were delicious. The server was very attentive, topping up our water glasses frequently. A small almond biscuit was served with my espresso - perfect!
SueL
Great neighborhood spot with a lovely menu and great cocktail offerings! There were plenty of entrees to choose from for my family members who were vegetarian and gluten-free, and the waitstaff were super-helpful in answering questions. I would def. go back!
Alyssa
Everything exceeded our expectations about this little gem. My husband and I went in a little earlier than our reservation was and they were able to accommodate without a problem, and the food was just stellar- from the bruschetta to the braised short rib to the affogato... we can't wait to go back.
Nichelle
Celebrated my sister's birthday there and the service was absolutely amazing. The food was fantastic and we got a slice of tiramisu on the house with a birthday candle. Big thanks to the staff!
EKay
We couldn't have been more delighted with our Bar'Cino experience. The food was great! We ordered the cauliflower (delicious combo of crunch, salty, and sweet), brocollini (great spices), Farro salad (yummy combo of greens and textures), orcchiete pesto (tasty, mild garlic), and the mushroom pizza (crsipy, and you cut it yourself at the table with scissors - kinda fun!). Everyone enjoyed their wine and cocktails. Service was exceptional! We had 2 more people join our party than expected, and the restaurant accommodated us, and communicated clearly and kindly about the limited time at the table since they had another party after us. It was a lovely evening!
This was a pick-a-spot after brunch. For starters we were offered bread which was wrapped. For our main course we had the antipasti board and the prosciutto and fig bruschetta. Both were filling if you didn't want a full serving of food. Note the bruschetta is only a serving of 2. For drinks we opted for the paper tiger which was a tequila base drink. It was a refreshing drink that wasn't too sweet. We ended with the tiramisu, which wasn't the best I had but took care of the sweet craving I had to round out the meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Energetic incredible service fantastic food and drinks. About as perfect as anyone could dream. Everything is good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Bolognese, Pistachio Cake, Cacio E Pepe, Crispy Cauliflower, Carnaroli Risotto, Whole Roasted Branzino, Grilled Salmon, Warm Marinated Olives Rosemary Garlic Orange Zest, Fritto Misto Calamari Local Seafood Lemon Fennel Lemon Aioli
Had an amazing time here with my lovely girlfriend. Such a good atmosphere and the food was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am LOVING this place, after having gone twice in two weeks - it was THAT good!The menu appears to be somewhat standard Northern Italian fare, but the thought and preparation given to the food (and drinks) is clearly evident. The Chicken Milanese was perfectly cooked and one of the best I’ve ever eaten outside of Italy. The accompanying arugula salad with cannellini beans was the perfect side.Every meal my friends and I had (i.e. Chicken Milanese, roasted chicken, risotto; small plates of the meatballs, fried seafood, and roasted beets) was delicious, and were not easily pleased. The only suggestion I would make is that the roasted beets dish was a particularly small portion, but I won’t quibble.I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how professional the waitstaff were. The first time we went, our waitress (whose name I can’t recall) was always available when we needed her, and was not intrusive at all. The other waiter, Brendan, was very affable and attentive, but in no way bothersome.This place is a winner! I hope it remains that way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the better Restaurant Week meals we have had in awhile.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Salmon
Excellent espresso martinis!! Food is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I wouldn’t consider it to be the best Italian food, but it is pretty good. I really loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. It was very open although busy, the acoustics were excellent.They also have a decent wine menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Second time here. Appetizers were good. Entrees forgettable and incorrectly seasoned. Service was horrible. Each ask “Could I please have…?” was responded with a sarcastic “No. We really can’t do that.” You really don’t have parmesan cheese for the poorly seasoned pasta?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Excellent food, decent prices, and enjoyable cocktails. While not my go-to dinner, this place is really good for a date night or more upscale time with friends. I personally really like their desserts the most. I’ve had almost every dessert there. They are one of the best places in Boston for a multi-course meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Bolognese, Pistachio Cake, Tiramisu, Prosciutto Bruschetta, Crispy Cauliflower, Pistachio Ricotta Cake
The hostess (maybe manager?) was not very welcoming. We have been to this location three times and 2 of those times the same hostess was working. Both times she was somewhat rude. We were not walk-ins, we had a reservation all 3 times. Just want to let you know.
Restaurantji Recommends
We order the chicken milanese and the salmon. Both were delicious. The server was very attentive, topping up our water glasses frequently. A small almond biscuit was served with my espresso - perfect!
Great neighborhood spot with a lovely menu and great cocktail offerings! There were plenty of entrees to choose from for my family members who were vegetarian and gluten-free, and the waitstaff were super-helpful in answering questions. I would def. go back!
Everything exceeded our expectations about this little gem. My husband and I went in a little earlier than our reservation was and they were able to accommodate without a problem, and the food was just stellar- from the bruschetta to the braised short rib to the affogato... we can't wait to go back.
Celebrated my sister's birthday there and the service was absolutely amazing. The food was fantastic and we got a slice of tiramisu on the house with a birthday candle. Big thanks to the staff!
We couldn't have been more delighted with our Bar'Cino experience. The food was great! We ordered the cauliflower (delicious combo of crunch, salty, and sweet), brocollini (great spices), Farro salad (yummy combo of greens and textures), orcchiete pesto (tasty, mild garlic), and the mushroom pizza (crsipy, and you cut it yourself at the table with scissors - kinda fun!). Everyone enjoyed their wine and cocktails. Service was exceptional! We had 2 more people join our party than expected, and the restaurant accommodated us, and communicated clearly and kindly about the limited time at the table since they had another party after us. It was a lovely evening!