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Terramia Ristorante

98 Salem St
Boston, MA 02113
Phone: (617) 523-3112
Terramia Ristorante
Price:
$$$$
Cross Street:
Parmenter St
Best of Citysearch:
Italian Food 2007
Hours:
Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm

Message from Terramia Ristorante

Terramia Ristorante

Italian dining

  • 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.

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Editorial Review for Terramia Ristorante – by Eric Grossman

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 and lasagna dreams are thwarted by Terramia's far-reaching, modern Italian menu--nowhere else in the neighborhood can diners enjoy an order of sweet lobster fritters with a tangy balsamic-honey glaze. The ever-changing menu incorporates seasonal vegetables and the catch of the day. Homemade pasta dishes feature unconventional preparation styles--ravioli is served open-faced, with scallops, shrimp and zucchini, in a lobster mascarpone sauce.

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Insider 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.

User Reviews for Terramia Ristorante

Citysearch (19), Trip Advisor (2 ), AOL CityGuide (8 ), RestaurantRow.com (2 ), Dine.com (5 ), OpenTable (1 ), Fodor's (6 ), All (43)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/31/2007 Posted by gord95

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

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/11/2006 Posted by hotpotatoe

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

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Editor's Review

With its exciting, modern Italian menu, one of the North End's smallest restaurants delivers large culinary rewards.  See the full editorial review.

Insider 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.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Lot
  • Street

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm
  • Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Discover
  • Diners Club
  • American Express
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • Italian

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Fine Dining
  • Date Spot
  • Romantic Dining

Recognition for Terramia Ristorante

2007 Editorial Winner - Italian Food

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