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Address: 800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Website: https://www.eataly.com/us_en/stores/boston/restaurants/boston-pizza-pasta
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Reviews
Tamara
Mixed experience but overall way too overpriced for what it is.
We went for restaurant week when they had a Prix fixe menu, so we spent $50pp (still a lot) on a starter, main, some shared small bites (truly the portion was one bite for each of the 3 of us), and one shared Tiramisu.
The food came very quickly but it was mediocre. I’ve had better pasta made with jarred sauce at home. The mushrooms on my mushroom pasta were canned and the dish had no flavor, just lots of oil to the point that I my stomach hurt later.
The appetizers and bites were similarly bland and did not feel made with quality ingredients. The tiramisu was nice (though far from what the traditional version should be) but not worth $17.
Service was the best part—very friendly and speedy. But despite having a reservation we had to wait, so their organization is lacking.
I’d say avoid this particular experience
… moreWe went for restaurant week when they had a Prix fixe menu, so we spent $50pp (still a lot) on a starter, main, some shared small bites (truly the portion was one bite for each of the 3 of us), and one shared Tiramisu.
The food came very quickly but it was mediocre. I’ve had better pasta made with jarred sauce at home. The mushrooms on my mushroom pasta were canned and the dish had no flavor, just lots of oil to the point that I my stomach hurt later.
The appetizers and bites were similarly bland and did not feel made with quality ingredients. The tiramisu was nice (though far from what the traditional version should be) but not worth $17.
Service was the best part—very friendly and speedy. But despite having a reservation we had to wait, so their organization is lacking.
I’d say avoid this particular experience
Mark Annese
One of Eataly’s many dining experiences.
We ordered the robollita Tuscan vegetable soup, fried calamari, linguini allo scoglio (seafood) and classic Margherita pizza.
The ribollita was a small serve and although looked great was over powered by a particular herb, which was a let down to the dish.
The calamari were lightly dusted and fried and cooked were, but lacked salt.
The pizza was traditional nap style and was amazing.
The linguini was the highlight. Fresh seafood, fresh pasta cooked perfectly and very flavours.
Overall a good experience which we have tried in different locations around the world.
Enjoyable night was started off a little rough, but ended strongly.
… moreWe ordered the robollita Tuscan vegetable soup, fried calamari, linguini allo scoglio (seafood) and classic Margherita pizza.
The ribollita was a small serve and although looked great was over powered by a particular herb, which was a let down to the dish.
The calamari were lightly dusted and fried and cooked were, but lacked salt.
The pizza was traditional nap style and was amazing.
The linguini was the highlight. Fresh seafood, fresh pasta cooked perfectly and very flavours.
Overall a good experience which we have tried in different locations around the world.
Enjoyable night was started off a little rough, but ended strongly.
Vicky Suarez
I have tried the one in Las Vegas and because I loved the food We decided to try the one in Boston. The waitress was super nice and helpful. The food was delicious from start to end. We enjoyed the food and the experience that much that I decide the next day to return for my birthday and I was not disappointed. Awesome place to eat traditional Italian cuisine.
… moreJun Simons
I wouldnt tell anyone they need to try this spot, but it was pretty good overall. The diavola dolce pizza was a nice combination of mozzarella, hot honey, salami, and ricotta that paired pretty perfectly. The crust could have been a little crisper for my taste.
The burrata pasta was a solid vegetarian option, though being very simple did not stand out.
Was happy with the rustic bread portion size, but they should have included twice as much olive oil at least.
Service was decent. Some tables are a bit close to each other, and the vibe in a supermarket is not as fancy as other Italian spots, but is fun in its own way
… moreThe burrata pasta was a solid vegetarian option, though being very simple did not stand out.
Was happy with the rustic bread portion size, but they should have included twice as much olive oil at least.
Service was decent. Some tables are a bit close to each other, and the vibe in a supermarket is not as fancy as other Italian spots, but is fun in its own way
Abram Wiesman
Overpriced, underwhelming, and disappointing — especially for a holiday
We went to Eataly for Valentine’s Day and unfortunately it did not live up to expectations.
The food was okay, but not great — especially for the price point. Several dishes arrived lukewarm, and overall the quality felt lower than it should be for a restaurant positioning itself as premium Italian. I’ve had significantly better Italian food elsewhere in Boston.
Service was mediocre. Our server did not walk us through the menu, did not offer bread, didn’t check in during the meal, and didn’t offer dessert. After we finished eating, it took quite a while for anyone to return to the table. For a busy holiday night, some delays are understandable, but the lack of attentiveness felt basic.
The atmosphere was also disappointing. The main dining room was extremely crowded and overly hot. We were seated in an overflow area that felt noticeably less polished. The overall space looked a bit dusty and not well maintained.
The most concerning moment was when the table next to us stood up and left after spotting a cockroach. That alone made the experience hard to overlook.
Given the pricing and reputation, this felt underwhelming. We won’t be returning.
… moreWe went to Eataly for Valentine’s Day and unfortunately it did not live up to expectations.
The food was okay, but not great — especially for the price point. Several dishes arrived lukewarm, and overall the quality felt lower than it should be for a restaurant positioning itself as premium Italian. I’ve had significantly better Italian food elsewhere in Boston.
Service was mediocre. Our server did not walk us through the menu, did not offer bread, didn’t check in during the meal, and didn’t offer dessert. After we finished eating, it took quite a while for anyone to return to the table. For a busy holiday night, some delays are understandable, but the lack of attentiveness felt basic.
The atmosphere was also disappointing. The main dining room was extremely crowded and overly hot. We were seated in an overflow area that felt noticeably less polished. The overall space looked a bit dusty and not well maintained.
The most concerning moment was when the table next to us stood up and left after spotting a cockroach. That alone made the experience hard to overlook.
Given the pricing and reputation, this felt underwhelming. We won’t be returning.
Veronica Antich-Fjeld
Yesterday, we visited Eataly Boston at the Prudential Tower for the first time, restaurant La Pizza & La Pasta. I was excited after seeing pictures on Instagram, and we had a reservation, so we were seated right away.
Our server, Andres, was a bit dry and at times made us feel rushed. While he was attentive when it came to ordering more food or drinks, I had to remind him to bring us more water after our bottle had been empty for about 10 minutes.
For our meal, I ordered pasta (the one served in the parmesan cheese), and my husband ordered pizza. Unfortunately, the pizza arrived well before my pasta, and my husband, being a gentleman, waited for my dish to arrive. When it finally did, it wasn’t very hot, and the pizza wasn’t either. I personally prefer my food to be piping hot when it reaches the table.
For dessert, we had the famous tiramisu that melts when you remove the plastic—it was delicious! The cannoli was also good.
Overall, the experience was just okay. The atmosphere was quite loud since the restaurant is inside the market, and the tables are very close together, making it easy to hear neighboring conversations. Additionally, the price was on the higher side—two entrées, two desserts, and three drinks came to $140.
… moreOur server, Andres, was a bit dry and at times made us feel rushed. While he was attentive when it came to ordering more food or drinks, I had to remind him to bring us more water after our bottle had been empty for about 10 minutes.
For our meal, I ordered pasta (the one served in the parmesan cheese), and my husband ordered pizza. Unfortunately, the pizza arrived well before my pasta, and my husband, being a gentleman, waited for my dish to arrive. When it finally did, it wasn’t very hot, and the pizza wasn’t either. I personally prefer my food to be piping hot when it reaches the table.
For dessert, we had the famous tiramisu that melts when you remove the plastic—it was delicious! The cannoli was also good.
Overall, the experience was just okay. The atmosphere was quite loud since the restaurant is inside the market, and the tables are very close together, making it easy to hear neighboring conversations. Additionally, the price was on the higher side—two entrées, two desserts, and three drinks came to $140.
Nimit Desai
TL;DR: Overwhelmed servers, cold and really chewy bread, stale pasta and a ruined Saturday night dinner experience.
Long story:
Me and wife were visiting Boston from NYC and were craving some good Italian food, so went for something familiar (Eately) rather than experimenting with something new. (We missed looking at the reviews for the restaurant)
We got a reservation last minute here, and were checked in by the hostess fairly quickly (the only positive from this entire experience). The restaurant was quite busy so we expected some slow service. We waited 20 mins before a server showed up to take our order, we ordered some bread (charged item), pizza and a fresh pasta (lasagna).
The bread came very quickly, it was cold and extremely chewy. My wife couldn’t even break the crust with her hands. (Bread is charged at 5.5$, we regret not getting the focaccia instead which we assume would be have been served warm). My wife called and asked the server if the food was generally brought out cold and that the bread was not edible (surely it was an off day) but to our surprise the server said that this is how their bread was served everyday.
Then came the mushroom lasagna, the pasta sheets were not fresh, and the pasta itself was quite thick and lumpy and felt like microwaved frozen food. For the price (31$) it was not fresh pasta and not worth it at all.
The pizza was the only saving grace which tasted average at best and atleast was served hot.
During our entire time the servers were busy and overwhelmed and the service was quite terrible.
The whole experience was very different than what we’re are used to in NYC, they should seriously consider ramping up their food quality, make sure they don’t crowd the restaurant for short term profit and risk losing out on brand reputation long term.
… moreLong story:
Me and wife were visiting Boston from NYC and were craving some good Italian food, so went for something familiar (Eately) rather than experimenting with something new. (We missed looking at the reviews for the restaurant)
We got a reservation last minute here, and were checked in by the hostess fairly quickly (the only positive from this entire experience). The restaurant was quite busy so we expected some slow service. We waited 20 mins before a server showed up to take our order, we ordered some bread (charged item), pizza and a fresh pasta (lasagna).
The bread came very quickly, it was cold and extremely chewy. My wife couldn’t even break the crust with her hands. (Bread is charged at 5.5$, we regret not getting the focaccia instead which we assume would be have been served warm). My wife called and asked the server if the food was generally brought out cold and that the bread was not edible (surely it was an off day) but to our surprise the server said that this is how their bread was served everyday.
Then came the mushroom lasagna, the pasta sheets were not fresh, and the pasta itself was quite thick and lumpy and felt like microwaved frozen food. For the price (31$) it was not fresh pasta and not worth it at all.
The pizza was the only saving grace which tasted average at best and atleast was served hot.
During our entire time the servers were busy and overwhelmed and the service was quite terrible.
The whole experience was very different than what we’re are used to in NYC, they should seriously consider ramping up their food quality, make sure they don’t crowd the restaurant for short term profit and risk losing out on brand reputation long term.
Christopher Proulx
I had a good experience when I went to dinner. I went on a Monday so I didn’t have to wait at all. The server was very understanding of my allergy as she made sure to let me know what their options were and what would be safe for me to eat. The meal was very delicious but it was a little pricey. If you plan on coming here for dinner I would expect to spend around $60. The biggest complaint that I can offer is that there is not a restroom within the actual restaurant so you have to walk further into Eataly to get there. Other than that I was very pleased and would recommend this restaurant to others.
… moreClarence Choy
Spectacular food and service, the pizza was a bit greasier than what I would expect from an Italian restaurant but nonetheless everything tasted great, especially their signature pistachio tiramisu!
… moreGloria Ha
I visited Eataly for the second time after 6 years on a rainy Saturday. The whole place was bustling, and I was concerned about getting a seat at the pasta restaurant. Luckily, they scheduled me for 45 minutes later, and the table was ready 5 minutes early.
Despite expecting counter seating, they gave us a table, which was nice. However, service was slow due to the restaurant’s business. The pasta took 30 minutes longer than the pizza, so we were just twiddling our thumbs for a while. We saw a lot of other diners waiting for pasta as well.
The margherita pizza was excellent with a thin, chewy crust. The arugula salad was simple but delicious and well-seasoned. The calamari was heavy and oily, not impressive.
We tried two pasta dishes — the tagliatelle alla bolognese had good flavor, but the noodles weren’t exceptional. The linguine allo scoglio had great toppings and flavor, but the noodles were undercooked.
We tried tiramisu, panna cotta, and mango gelato for dessert. The tiramisu was a standout, while the others were okay. The panna cotta was pretty bland.
Overall, despite the long wait for pasta, I had a good experience. The pizza is a must-try, and I’d recommend checking for available tables even if it seems busy. The focus on fresh ingredients at Eataly is evident, and I enjoyed the food, particularly the tiramisu. I also tried the focaccia sandwich with prosciutto and arugula at the stand in the front, which was quite good.
… moreDespite expecting counter seating, they gave us a table, which was nice. However, service was slow due to the restaurant’s business. The pasta took 30 minutes longer than the pizza, so we were just twiddling our thumbs for a while. We saw a lot of other diners waiting for pasta as well.
The margherita pizza was excellent with a thin, chewy crust. The arugula salad was simple but delicious and well-seasoned. The calamari was heavy and oily, not impressive.
We tried two pasta dishes — the tagliatelle alla bolognese had good flavor, but the noodles weren’t exceptional. The linguine allo scoglio had great toppings and flavor, but the noodles were undercooked.
We tried tiramisu, panna cotta, and mango gelato for dessert. The tiramisu was a standout, while the others were okay. The panna cotta was pretty bland.
Overall, despite the long wait for pasta, I had a good experience. The pizza is a must-try, and I’d recommend checking for available tables even if it seems busy. The focus on fresh ingredients at Eataly is evident, and I enjoyed the food, particularly the tiramisu. I also tried the focaccia sandwich with prosciutto and arugula at the stand in the front, which was quite good.