Signature meatballs stuffed with veal and sirloin blend, charred peppers, and fresh mozzarella. Served with whipped ricotta and grilled focaccia, they emerge golden and herb-forward. Multiple diners across reviews praise these as the must-order appetizer.
Tips from diners
Order two servings of this — one is never enough once you start dipping the focaccia in the sauce.
Ask the server for Chef Rich's recommendation if you're not sure what else to pair with these.
Chicken Parm arrives golden and crisp, a comfort dish refined through technique. Served in parmigiano style with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins goalie, famously orders this as his pre-game ritual and has featured it on his goalie mask. It's known as 'The #1' among regulars.
Tips from diners
Order it 'The #1' style — that's how the Bruins order it, and servers know exactly what you mean.
Hand-rolled ravioli filled with fresh Maine lobster, topped with sundried tomatoes and a silken lobster reduction. The pasta is made on-site daily and the filling-to-sauce ratio keeps diners returning. Reviewers consistently note the refinement and generous lobster meat.
Tips from diners
This is one of the few dishes that's consistently excellent across every visit — worth reserving a table specifically for it.
Cloud-like gnocchi made fresh in-house combine with earthy mushroom ragù and spinach. The truffle plays a subtle note rather than overwhelming, letting the handmade texture of the gnocchi shine. Multiple reviews highlight this as a standout vegetarian option on their menu.
Tips from diners
Request this as a first course for a multi-course experience — it's light enough to precede heartier mains.
Vitello Osso Bucco arrives as a study in refined braise — veal shank fall-apart tender after hours of slow cooking. The pan juices coat sweet potato gnocchi, and tender vegetables round out the plate. Reviewers praise the depth of flavor and the richness without heaviness.
Tips from diners
Pair with their house Barbera to cut through the richness — servers are knowledgeable about wine pairings.
Executive Chef Rich Ansara leads this upscale North End institution rated #1 Italian by CBS. The two-tier dining room features a Tuscan room upstairs and a lively downstairs bar. Hand-rolled pastas, prime cuts, and wild game anchor a wine list of 500+ Italian vintages recognized by Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence. Table 77 overlooks Hanover Street with panoramic views.
Make a reservation — this place fills up quickly, especially weekends. Hanover Street has limited street parking.
Request Table 77 upstairs with panoramic views of Hanover Street and downtown Boston. It's the most coveted table in the dining room.
Chef Rich visits tables regularly — mention it's a special occasion and he often shares wine suggestions or small bites.
Lunch service (available select days) is quieter and less expensive than dinner. Call ahead to confirm availability.
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