Giacomo's Restaurant
(617) 523-9026
355 Hanover St
Boston,
MA
02113
42.3646
-71.0534
Neighborhoods: Central, North End
What People Are Saying About Giacomo's Restaurant
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene
Giacomo's popularity, coupled with a strict no-reservations policy, means that on most nights (regardless of the weather) a line will spill out the door and onto bustling Hanover Street. Once inside the dining room's cramped quarters, patrons are rewarded with heaping plates of high-quality, reasonably-priced Italian cuisine. Patrons looking for the same award-winning cuisine but in a more relaxed setting should make the trek across town to Giacomo's South End location: Here, the speedy waitstaff's singular goal is to keep the line outside moving.
The Food
Faced with a menu that reads like Italian Cuisine 101, diners opt to start with a satisfying caprese salad or some crispy fried calamari before moving onto hulking plates of shrimp scampi and mussels marinara. Fresh, grilled tuna and swordfish steaks are also satisfying. Those hoping for coffee and dessert are out of luck, but an above-average and quite affordable wine list should ease the sting.
User Reviews
SethT
June 25, 2009
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mahesh2786
April 28, 2009
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Karalyn12
March 19, 2009
I have only been to the location in the Southend and from what I hear it is the better of the two in regards to crowds. Excellent food, cheap prices. Wait Staff is extremely busy and would rather not chat during peak hours. I would highly reccomend.
read full reviewThe Details on Giacomo's Restaurant
The Extras:
Your credit cards are no good here, so come with cash. If you forget, there are ATMs all over Hanover Street.
Know Before You Go:
To avoid being rushed out the door by zealous waiters, order your meal course-by-course instead of all at once.
Save Money:
Cash-strapped couples should opt to split any of the restaurant's massive pasta dishes, which are more than large enough to share.
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Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Family Style Dining, Chef''s Table, Group Dining
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Smoking Permitted:
No
