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Isabella Restaurant in Little Italy is a cozy spot with real neighborhood charm. The pasta dishes were rich and satisfying, and the sauces tasted homemade, not jarred. Service was warm and attentive without being pushy, and the wine list complemented the food well. Portions are generous, prices fair, and it feels like a place locals actually enjoy. Nice pick for Italian in Boston.
… moreCory Rous
Very great experience here. Food and drinks were both phenomenal. Every dish was seasoned precisely and the pasta was cooked perfectly. One of the better Italian restaurants i’ve been able to enjoy in the US.
… morePapi 3462
Small family run place with a working man’s feel. We felt a bit rushed by the head waiter. Pasta and sauces were very good. All homemade it seemed.
I asked to spice up my pasta dish with red sauce and they must have spilled the red pepper in it. I’m from Texas with a very high tolerance for spice and could not eat but two bites. Lesson learned. Don’t ask for flavors to he adjusted. My wife’s Carbanara was divine.
This won’t be your high point of Italian on the North End, but still very worthy.
… moreFarz Tex
Isabella truly made me feel like I was in Italy. From the moment I walked in, I felt so welcome. Chef Luise cooks with true love and passion — every single dish was full of flavors and layers that completely blew my mind. I took my time to savor every bite. Louisa, our waitress, was incredibly friendly, professional, and made us feel like family. The restaurant is cozy, romantic, and warm, and the food is absolutely to die for. I highly, highly recommend this place for anyone looking for an authentic Italian dining experience.
… moreMax Dunlap
Small restaurant with very good food. The fresh pasta is so worth the trip over there. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The choices of wine leave a lot to the imagination. I would go bsck just for the sauce, let alone the delicious pasta. Highly recommend!
… moreBrandon Okumura
A great Italian restaurant in downtown Boston. We got 3 dishes, and all of them were really good, but their lobster ravioli was special. Perfect sauce, amazing lobster taste, great texture. The restaurant is pretty small and it gets packed at dinner time, so make a reservation, especially if you have a big group.
… moreLynn Doss
An excellent choice for a late lunch on a busy fall afternoon. We were seated within minutes of arrival. Service was prompt, professional, and friendly. Entree selections were varied for the 6 of us and included salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts and wine.
… moreAngelo Serra
Had an absolutely delicious meal here with friends on a busy Saturday night. We made our reservations a few days ahead and we’re glad that we did so. The tables were full during our entire dinner and when a group got up to leave the staff swooped in and changed the table for the next group of people to sit down and enjoy the deliciousness.
Our meal was expertly prepared and I opted for the veal special (I would call it a veal rotini – veal sliced and rolled around vegetables, cooked and then slice before putting on the plate) and it was delicious!
Their wine selection was very good and a solid selection of single-glass options.
Wait staff was good – engaging, got the orders correct and gave really good service to the table.
If you are in Boston looking for a night out make a reservation here.
… moreSara CP
My partner (who’s Italian) and I came here after seeing so many good reviews. Unfortunately, it didn’t live up to the expectations.
They brought us bread with olive oil to start, but the oil had no flavor and looked almost clear, not what you’d expect from quality olive oil.
The calamari tasted like they were frozen and just double-fried to heat them up… I had the lobster ravioli, one of their supposed specialties, but it was bland and only tasted of the sauce. My partner’s risotto was okay, nothing more.
Service was average, and overall the quality didn’t match the price at all. We understand it’s Boston’s Italian district and prices are high, but it really wasn’t worth it.
… moreJillian Smith
Best Italian food I have ever had! We had a big group and ordered a bunch of appetizers to share and a lasagna. The shrimp scampi was my favorite, the mussels, lasagna and meatballs were all amazing. We had a group of 6 and were able to get a bigger table in the back area despite the small size of the restaurant.
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