
Sophisticated spot for modern takes on Italian fare, cocktails & late-night brick-oven pizza.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 241 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
Phone: (617) 248-6800
Website: https://bricco.com/
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Reviews
Table Bread: The bread was a bit hard and prickly in mouth. Three sauces were served: cannellini purée was purely bean-flavor, light and understated; pesto had a rich nutty aroma and a subtle garlic aftertaste; roasted garlics were soft and delicate with a gentle garlic flavor. My personal favorite was the pesto—the most fragrant and layered.
Meatballs: The meatballs were large, firm, and somewhat chewy, but not quite up to the claim of “Boston’s best from certified Angus beef” on the menu. The tomato sauce was average. The ricotta’s moist texture, light milky aroma, and the Parmigiano’s firm texture and rich fermented aroma were the biggest pluses of the dish. The Crostini was excessively crumbly, jarring whether paired with the meatballs or used to clean the plate. Honestly, I was already feeling full by this point…
Risotto: Best of the meal, 4.5 stars on its own. The tomato sauce was different from the meatballs; it was authentically Italian, with a crisp, refreshing acidity. Biting into the cherry tomatoes released a burst of flavor— be careful, for those who can’t handle sourness. The rice was perfectly cooked, firm yet tender, each grain separate. The seafood, including scallops, squid, shrimp, and salmon, was all very fresh, firm, and bouncy. It was the first time I’d seen salmon in risotto; thankfully, the fishy taste was well removed, otherwise, the combination with the tomatoes would have been a disaster.
Blueberry Cheesecake: The blueberries were practically nonexistent. Think of it as a New York-style cheesecake topped with white chocolate. It was extremely thick and creamy, like ice cream, but also incredibly sweet, making my mouth and throat feeling smothered. I had to alternate between a bite of cake and a sip of ice water to barely finish it.
P.S. The lighting was so dim I couldn’t see the food at all. Holding a DSLR camera in one hand while using a light in the other was exhausting.
Dining at Bricco was an absolute delight from beginning to end. The inviting atmosphere, beautifully prepared and flavorful food, and the exceptional service provided by Wolmar truly made the evening special.
Wolmar went above and beyond to ensure a seamless and memorable experience. His attentiveness, knowledge of the menu, and genuine warmth made us feel completely at ease. He expertly selected our order, and his recommendations were spot-on. His impeccable timing ensured that each dish arrived just when we were ready, and he checked in with us at the perfect moments.
The dishes themselves were a culinary masterpiece. Fresh ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and flavors that lingered long after the last bite made every dish a treat. From appetizers to dessert, everything was crafted with precision and passion.
If you’re seeking a place where the food is fantastic and the service makes you feel like royalty, Briccoo is the place to be. And if you’re fortunate enough to be served by Wolmar, you’re in for an extraordinary culinary experience. Highly recommend!
We were greeted warmly upon arrival (Mason, consummate host and manager!) And shown to a table in the middle of the dining room. While the tables are close, it did not feel like the other tables were intruding on our experience.
The wife’s Farfalle Tartufate was delicious, but the notable dishes at the table were the Veal Ossobuco and the Pappardelle al Chinghale. Both dishes were expertly prepared and melted in your mouth. My Mediterranean Salad was perfectly cool and crisp.
Capping off the meal was a wonderful Bread Pudding, a type of Banana Fosters and a round of Sambucca.
We never felt rushed, the table service was excellent, and the overall ambiance was warm and homey.
Well done Bricco for a special night!
Would not recommend Dine Out Boston at Bricco. Went with three friends and none of us were blown away with our meals. The starters were fine, but the mains were not very good. My steak tasted like it was from the Outback, which no disrespect to the chain down under, it’s just not what you’d expect more from somewhere in the North End. The mashed potatoes were fine, but the spinach was legitimately dreadful.
When I’m at home and in a pinch, I put some spinach into a bowl, add a little water, throw it in the microwave, and out comes a soggy/wet amalgam of veggie I stuff down because it’s good for me. This tasted exactly the same. It felt like it came right out of a can for Popeye the Sailor Man. I forced it down because again, it was good for me, but was just frustrated with having paid so much for the meal. It didn’t have any flavor but wet spinach.
The dessert, blueberry cheesecake, was overall fine, but tasted like it was sitting in a fridge all day and they needed to let it thaw out because it got too cold, which we all joked was maybe why it took so long. My friends mains were the pillows which they again said were fine, but didn’t taste the best quality.
I guess overall I wouldn’t recommend Dine Out Boston at Bricco, because they clearly just go bottom of the barrel for the meal to get folks in the door. I’m sure their regular food is good, but just again wouldn’t recommend there for this particular meal. Absolutely not worth the $55 price tag.