Lucca North End

Name: Lucca North End
Address: 226 Hanover St., Boston, MA, United States, 02113
Telephone: (617) 742-9200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3694 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

226 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113

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2 people

Apr 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Lucca has become one of the most talked about restaurants in Boston. Zagat survey named them, Best New Italian Restaurant and they won a coveted Best of Boston award for their elegant and lively bar. They are also the recipient of the Wine Spectator award of excellence with distinction. Whether you join them for a relaxing dining experience or a little later for cocktails and to sample their late night menu, you will be won over by Lucca's elegant charm and warm ambiance.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(617) 742-9200
Website
http://www.luccaboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Fabio D'Silva
Private party facilities
With four private dining rooms that can accommodate up to one hundred guests, we are confident that we can find the perfect room to host your upcoming event. We are committed to providing superior levels of outstanding cuisine, exceptional service and attention to detail rarely found elsewhere.
Private party contact
Craig Hanchett: (617) 742-9200

Location
226 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Richmond
Parking details
Valet Parking available 22 dollars per car. Validated parking for Parcel 7 garage (200 yards away) - $1.00 per hour for the first 3 hours.
Public transit
Orange and Green Line to Haymarket
Entertainment
Yes
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Popular dishes

Olives$8.00
Warm Mediterranean olives, herbs
Cherry Peppers$8.00
Stuffed with gorgonzola
Arancini$0.00
Chef's selection of stuffed risotto fritters
- MP$0.00
Deviled Eggs$5.00
Sriracha, crispy prosciutto, chives
Garlic Bread$9.00
Baked with mozzarella, rosemary oil
- With Pomodoro Sauce$12.00
Meatballs$12.00
Really good veal and beef meatballs

Appetizers

Oysters*$18.00
Local oysters on half shell, roasted pepper cocktail sauce
Carpaccio*$16.00
Peppercorn crusted beef carpaccio baby arugula, tiny croutons, Grana Padano, truffle aioli
Formaggio$16.00
Chef's selection of three cheeses, seasonal accompaniments
Calamari$15.00
Sautéed Point Judith calamari, spinach, San Marsano tomatoes, peperonata, chili flakes, grilled focaccia

Salads

Romaine*$12.00
Hearts of romaine, Cesar dressing, focaccia croutons, Grana Padano, white anchovy
Verde$12.00
Local mixed greens, pomegranate poached pears, candied pecans, goat cheese, pickled red onions, white balsamic-pomegranate vinaigrette

Pizzas

The North End$19.00
Prosciutto di Parma, cherry peppers, sweet Italian sausage, basil, mozzarella, house pomodoro
Prince Street$15.00
Mozzarella, parmesan, Pomodoro, garlic, basil
Salem Street$16.00
Wild mushroom, kale, mozzarella, truffle oil
Hanover Street$19.00
Duck confit, caramelized onions, kale, goat cheese, mustard beurre blanc

Pastas

Rigatoni$14.00
Rigatoni, ragout of beef, pork and veal, San Marzano tomatoes, Italian basil, Parmigiano Reggiano
Orecchiette$13.00
"Little ear" shaped pasta baked with pork sausage, broccolini, San Marzano tomatoes, fontina crema, toasted breadcrumbs, white truffle oil
Linguine$15.00
Linguine, gulf shrimp, roasted tomatoes, lemon scampi emulsion, basil oil
Garganelli$15.00
House-made garganelli, wild boar, roasted red and yellow pepper agrodolce, Grana Padano

Entrees

Meatball Slider$16.00
White cheddar, slider cut bun, chimichurri, twice-fried potato wedges
Grilled Cheesy Mac & Cheese$16.00
Braised wild boar, white cheddar, mozzarella, Fontina, caramelized onions, parmesan crumbs, brioche bun, twice-fried potato wedges
Bar Steak*$25.00
Hanger steak, potato wedges, Brussels sprouts, truffle butter, balsamic reduction
Lucca Burger*$17.00
Aged cheddar, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, crispy fried onions, brioche bun, potato wedges, spicy ketchup, aioli

What 3,694 people are saying

Lucca North End reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lucca North End offers "amazing food" in a "great atmosphere" with "attentive service." Highlights include "delicious pastas" and "decadent desserts." While some found service lacking, many praise the "friendly and professional staff." The "warm and inviting" ambiance and "creative menu" make it a top choice for dining in Boston's North End.

3,694 Reviews

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Allegra VIP
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined there last year two nights in a row when in Boston for the Marathon. Having had such a great experience then we returned again during Marathon weekend. Will definitely be back!
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Renee VIP
Denver12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was pretty good overall- food selection very limited - food could be better - sorry to say/ but nothing special
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Kathy VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lucca never disappoints! We have been dining here for nearly 20 years but sadly we moved out of the city so only get to dine at the gem once in a while. My family and I are always treated like a rock stars and the food is amazing. You can’t go wrong with any dish, but I always love the pastas. And while you can get pastries along Hanover, Lucca’s desserts are decadent. The only thing I miss are the white table cloths from the earlier years. Other than that, Lucca is exceptional!
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Howard
Seattle6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great atmosphere, the lower dining room is beautiful but, when full, a little noisy. But a great place, and for a smaller party, not going to be a problem! Lucca is a winner!
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Sharon
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice ambiance, attentive service, delicious steak.
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Joel
Tampa13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good and also the service, will definitely come back again!
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Sarah
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everyone enjoyed their meal. The service was good and food game out promptly
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SusanA
St. Louis2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was good but not exceptional. The bread was not very tasty. Service was excellent. Our waitress was knowledgeable and attentive. Prices were in line with similar restaurants. It was pretty loud.
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Ted
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The bartender Casey was excellent. He made the best dirty martini I ever had. The waitress Maita was outstanding .
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Alex
Orlando8 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was pretty poor. No greeting, no spiel, had to ask what is recommended, no description of dishes from server, just order taking. service is bad nowadays right? Can’t wait till I can just enter my order through a robot. Got regular water poured into my glass of bottled sparkling. Food was alright, I generally liked the food, apps were good. Bread was so-so, wife didn’t like her dish and we didn’t like the meatballs. Probably won’t be back
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FAQs

Lucca North End does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Lucca North End also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 742-9200.

Lucca North End is rated 4.5 stars by 3694 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

226 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross street
Richmond
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet Parking available 22 dollars per car. Validated parking for Parcel 7 garage (200 yards away) - $1.00 per hour for the first 3 hours.
Public transit
Orange and Green Line to Haymarket
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Fabio D'Silva
Entertainment
Yes
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.luccaboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 742-9200
Private party facilities
With four private dining rooms that can accommodate up to one hundred guests, we are confident that we can find the perfect room to host your upcoming event. We are committed to providing superior levels of outstanding cuisine, exceptional service and attention to detail rarely found elsewhere.
Private party contact
Craig Hanchett: (617) 742-9200

Lucca North End

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Trios Front

Trios Large

The Wine Room

The Main Dining Room

Semi Private & Lounge

Custom inquiry

Ravioli

Rigatoni

Linguine

Snacks

Olives$8.00

Cherry Peppers$8.00

Arancini$0.00

Deviled Eggs$5.00

Garlic Bread$9.00

Meatballs$12.00

Appetizers

Oysters*$18.00

Carpaccio*$16.00

Formaggio$16.00

Calamari$15.00

Salads

Romaine*$12.00

Verde$12.00

Pizzas

The North End$19.00

Prince Street$15.00

Salem Street$16.00

Hanover Street$19.00

Pastas

Rigatoni$14.00

Orecchiette$13.00

Linguine$15.00

Garganelli$15.00

Entrees

Meatball Slider$16.00

Grilled Cheesy Mac & Cheese$16.00

Bar Steak*$25.00

Lucca Burger*$17.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Lucca North End offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lucca North End restaurant rated?

Is Lucca North End currently accepting reservations?

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