Terramia Ristorante

05/31/07

Fantastic!

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

12/06/06

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

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.

10/11/06

quaint and delicious

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

09/29/06

Great Food & Service

by rob_mugford

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

07/16/06

One of the Best Italian Ever !

by rateboston75

I tried Terramia at 98 Salem St, North End. The food was great (I had a salmon special and lobster fritters and my partner had the veal chop), the ambience was warm and cozy, and there was a decent selection of wines. Service was very attentive also.

Thank you and I'll be back !

• Pros: service, food, ambience
• Cons: parking(go for parking lots), small place, not for kids

09/20/05

Top of Italian food

by marius_neamtu

Service was Top class! Food was of the highest quality! Enough Said . Lobster Fritters never been better, Open Face Ravioli are amazing ...

• Pros: food, service, atmosphere

09/13/05

molto bellisimo

by chameleon559

What a wonderful place, tucked away on this little sidestreet in the heart of the north end. The food and ambience were tremendous with a friendly atmosphere and servers that pay attention to your every need. They smile and make conversation without that pretentious stuffiness you would find uptown. Truly a wonderful experience.

07/31/05

Terramia before and now

by bolton

I am (TERRAMIA) restaurant client from about 5 years, I like the PASTA. Terramia was (in my opinion) the best Italian restaurant in the NORTH END but not now. Last week I went with my wife and her parents. I ordered as usual my favorite pasta (RAVIOLINI) the sauce was like water too loose and my wife's gniocci was too dry without sauce in.

I am sorry but this is what happened to me. I will never come back to eat in my (TERRAMIA).

• Pros: bad food

06/21/05

Splendid Meal!

by kmikaelian

I was responsible for choosing the restaurant for our large group of well-traveled professionals. Thank heavens, Terramia didn't let me down! The skilled wait staff and nice atmosphere complemented the fine meal. Our group occupied half the seating late on a Thursday evening (call for reservations), but the kitchen and the wait staff handled everything beautifully. Delicious food, good wine list. Everyone raved and I looked very smart! Highly recommend. Order the lobster fritters.

• Pros: delicious, intimate, creative menu

06/16/05

Terramia is simply the best Italian restaurant

by opiniat

What a find! I had read good reviews of Terramia, so on Saturday my partner and I thought we'd try it for ourselves. We were not disappointed. The food was wonderful, and so authentic - this is a little bit of Italy in Boston! The staff were delightful and the service just right. We will certainly be returning, many times I hope

• Pros: food, service, location