Terramia Ristorante
Boston, MA 02113
Phone: (617) 523-3112
- 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
Italian dining
- Critically-Acclaimed
- Good for Groups
- Authentic Italian Cuisine
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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 GoHoping 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 MoneyWith 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 GoBig groups beware--a 20 percent gratuity is added to parties of five or more.
User Reviews for Terramia Ristorante
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
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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