(617) 227-5888
286 Hanover St
Boston,
MA
02113
42.3639
-71.0546
Neighborhoods: Central, North End
What People Are Saying About Ristorante Saraceno
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – While Saraceno's straightforward menu of familiar favorites doesn't throw anyone for a loop, the restaurant's interior--namely, the charming basement dining room--takes patrons by surprise. The street-level dining area, with its dim lighting and stained-glass accoutrements, falls in line with its North End brethren, but upon stepping downstairs diners are taken aback by the low, sky-blue arched ceiling and the colorful murals that line the walls. Service in both rooms is exceptional. – – The Food – Seafood lovers rejoice at the menu's affinity for assorted…
11/23/09
THEY STOLE MONEY FROM US
by manxxwar at Citysearch
We had a bad dinner here. The waitress was slow and rude. The food was bad. We left a small tip. When we checked our statement the next day with the bank, we found the restaurant CHANGED the final amount so it was EXACTLY 20% more than the original amount we were charged. This is ILLEGAL. This is STEALING. This restaurant will STEAL from you. Not to mention the food is HORRIBLE. DO NOT GO HERE.
- Pros: NONE
- Cons: FOOD, SERVICE, STOLE OUR MONEY
02/12/09
Hidden dining areas make it a very cool experience
by cparsonsla at Citysearch
I went to Saraceno last week and it was awesome. It looks so small from the outside; little does one know that they have seating downstairs and also on two floors above the restaurant next door! The hostess took us up a flight of stairs located between Saraceno and the restaurant next store where we found cool, little nooks and spaces to enjoy your dinner. We ended up on the third floor which has a glass roof with vines and white, twinkling lights everywhere. I had one of the specials - lobster and scallops in a marinara sauce - and it was a-ma-zing. Lots and lots of scallops and fresh lobster. My companion wanted fettucine alfredo with shrimp which wasn't on the menu but the chef happily made it for her. The house chianti was tasty and our server, Maria, who is from Italy, was fabulous. I live in the North End and have eaten in just about every restaurant in the neighboorhood. This has moved into my top 5.
09/22/08
Untrained, Poor Timing, No Food or Wine Knowledge
by greylink at Citysearch
I have a foot in the 5 star and in the 1 star camp. The food here is good, let?s face it. I have eaten here twice, once it was terrific , the waiter was great and the food more than passable and the value was good. Will I ever go there again? NO! Because I had a waiter from h*ll the second time. Why should I gamble with an evening? ?If we get a good waiter this place?ll be great,? is hardly a recommendation that gets my motor running. Imagine raving about a restaurant to your friends then have the waiter, when asked to describe a wine, tell you it is going to be good because it is a Chianti. When asked to elaborate, he said, it was going to be good because it was a Chianti Classico. The entire evening was like that. Untrained, poor timing, no food or wine knowledge. We were still eating our salads when the entrees arrived. We fled before dessert could be foisted on us. If the management doesn?t care enough to put trained, knowledgeable people on the floor to take care of customers, then why risk your evening. I can go to Sizzler for food as fuel. For a real night out, choose another restaurant.
The Details on Ristorante Saraceno
What to Drink:
The restaurant's wine list is on the pricey side: Those on a budget should stick to the $6 glasses of house wine.
Know Before You Go:
Unlike many North End favorites, the restaurant accepts reservations, which are strongly recommended for weekend evenings.
Parking:
Take advantage of the restaurant's validation for parking in the Haymarket train station lot.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Family Style Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
