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With its exciting, modern Italian menu, one of the North End's smallest restaurants delivers large culinary rewards.
(617) 523-3112
98 Salem St
(Parmenter St)
Boston,
MA
02113
42.3641
-71.0557
Neighborhoods: North End, Central
Hours:
Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 7.20.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Date Spot, Fine Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
What People Are Saying About Terramia Ristorante
The Owner
Terramia Ristorante
Owner
A true gem among all those rhinestones in the North End, this rustic, but cozy trattoria with stucco walls and beamed ceilings specializes in creative interpretations of Italian classics. The bad news is that there's no coffee or dessert. The good news is that you can work off dinner with a stroll around the neighborhood before stopping someplace on Hanover Street for an espresso and a pastry.
Featured Review
Eric Grossman
Contributor
The Scene – With only about a dozen tables, this popular Salem Street restaurant guarantees an intimate atmosphere, especially on weekends, when the place is packed and harried waiters struggle to recite the nightly specials over the noisy crowd. Still, gourmands and well-informed tourists put up with the prohibitive noise levels and cramped seating arrangements in order to enjoy some of the North End's most adventurous dining. With its soft lighting, stucco walls and beamed ceilings, the dining room sports a slightly rustic vibe. – – The Food – Chicken parm wishes…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Hoping for a sweet--or caffeinated--finish? Expect to head down the street to one of the North End's famous bakeries, as Terramia does not serve dessert or coffee.
- Save Money:
- With the menu's relatively high prices in mind, budget-minded diners should split a starter and skip the wine (a glass of house red or white costs $8).
- Know Before You Go:
- Big groups beware--a 20 percent gratuity is added to parties of five or more.
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 100.0% positive |
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| food quality | 78.13000202178955% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| return potential | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 87.5% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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08/14/10
Don't talk till you taste it-
by italy621 at Citysearch
I can't believe people writing negative stuff on here about another restraunt (Italian Express) that shows little class on your part. I would suggest you try it before you write comments about it, and as for it being in Eastie it is not a slum area I have been here all my life and until you live here ,eat here keep your negative comments to yourself. I wouldn't write on about Terramia since I never ate there.
04/18/10
VERY GOOD ITALIAN FOOD!
by ambella1 at Citysearch
I liked Terramia a lot and would definately go back. My filet was not the best i've had, but overall meal was very good.
- Pros: Good food, quaint atmosphere!
05/31/07
Fantastic!
by gord95 at Citysearch
Cozy space with friendly, knowledgeable servers. Salads were sauced excellently. Halibut special was cooked to perfection. Ravioli was to die for. Will return soon. Highly recommended.
- Pros: Food, Service, Value, Atmosphere
- Cons: Washroom cleanliness
10/11/06
quaint and delicious
by hotpotatoe at Citysearch
I had never eaten great Italian food until I visited the North End. Since my visit to Boston was brief, I decided on Terramia because of the many good reviews. The restaurant is set away from busy Hanover. It's actually larger than what the facade would imply. The interior is softly lit by candles and the seating is slightly cramped, which didn't represent a problem until people rose. Everyone in the restaurant seemed engaged in vibrant conversation and to be enjoying their dinners.
I thoroughly enjoyed my lobster risotto, which was cooked well and contained much more lobster than I expected. My girlfriend loved her duck and artichoke ravioli. The glasses of house wine cost on the higher side, but are still reasonable. The absence of dessert and coffee isn't a problem since there are stores that serve both near Terramia. The service is adequate and unobtrusive, although a bit on the slower side. The restaurant was bustling early in the week and later in the evening, so I assume that reservations are a good idea.
- Pros: cozy interior, vibrant atmosphere
- Cons: parking is awful, but not the restaurant's problem
09/29/06
Great Food & Service
by rob_mugford at Citysearch
Since we were married on 08/18/06, this visit was part of our honeymoon and it was fantastic. Great Food and Service(+). Like my Mama cooked and feels like home. Thanks Gabrieli.
- Pros: lobster fritters, open face ravioli, veal chop
- Cons: none
The Details on Terramia Ristorante
Place Categories:
- wonderful italian food
- very attentive service
- best italian restaurant
- nice atmosphere
- wonderful dining experience
- like pasta
- fine homey room
- recommend highly
- warm ambience
- like linguini vongole
- very good pick
- not so good mozzarella
- very good overall meal
- best filet
- loved veal chop
- like risotto porcini
- huge entrees
- loved duck
- delectable cherry tomato sauce
- best italian meal
- cozy space
- favorite north end restaurants
- liked terramia
- friendly knowledgeable servers
- fresh parm
Message from Terramia Ristorante
- Critically-Acclaimed
- Good for Groups
- Authentic Italian Cuisine
A true gem among all those rhinestones in the North End, this rustic, but cozy trattoria with stucco walls and beamed ceilings specializes in creative interpretations of Italian classics. The bad news is that there's no coffee or dessert. The good news is that you can work off dinner with a stroll around the neighborhood before stopping someplace on Hanover Street for an espresso and a pastry.
