(617) 523-9026

355 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02113 42.3646 -71.0534

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Neighborhoods: North End, Central

Reviews & Ratings for Giacomo's Restaurant

4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

35 reviews

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/19/09

Scrumptious

by gmlinyc

We first came August of 2007 -recommended by one of my co-workers. My husband and I loved it! The food, especially the seafood, is fresh and mouth watering. We came to Plymouth this past weekend (8/14/09) and had to drive here for dinner. We could not pass it up! As usual the Zuppa di pesce for two with the wine was out of this world! We'll be back!

  • Pros: Best Seafood ever
  • Cons: Waiting on line - but worth it
2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/14/09

Fast Service Sloppy Preperation

by LEE7

Went on a date here, not the best place to go for a date but thats ok. It smelled amazing inside but the food didn't match the smell. The calamari was chewy=overcooked. My ceasar salad was douced in dressing and my main course had a strange B.O like flavor it was a special and I thought it was going to be way better. I asked if the sauce was light or heavy and the waitress said it was light but it wasnt . Wasnt a fan. Some good things about the restaurant were that it was quick and the waitresses were not about BS and savoring the moment.

  • Pros: Quick, Well Priced
  • Cons: Sloppy, over seasoned
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/25/09

Test Review

by SethT

I am just trying to see how to get my review on my wall in Facebook

  • Pros: This is just a test
  • Cons: None
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/28/09

Good place

by mahesh2786

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/19/09

Yummy Italian

by Karalyn12

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.

  • Pros: Great Quality Food; Cheap meal, large portions
  • Cons: Crowded, No Credit Cards, No frills wait staff
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/18/09

This Place is Fun and and icon of Boston!

by nelsonsky

How much fun was this? We waited in line for 1/2 hour,then all those ahead of us were taken in., We were then, the next in line for the second service. We waited 45 min. more making friends of others standing in line all anticipating what this Restaurant has to offer. This was the second trip to Boston my husband had made and when I came This was the only place he said we MUST go. We looked at menu outside and knew what we wanted as soon as our buns got the seat.....mouth watering the whole time.

When we finally ushered in our table was actually the end cap of the Bar. We had a ring side seat to the kitchen.. This place moves very quickly, our food was up and ready in a flash... it was also the biggest platter of pasta and Seafood with lobster I have ever seen. We were Not rushed to eat.. service was just as expected, food was quality and wonderful, at the best prices in Boston. Go have fun! its worth it.

  • Pros: Delicious, a true experience, high paced
  • Cons: Fast, not a slow romantic dinner unless you love to eat delicious food
3 Star Rating: Average

02/14/09

Fight the hype...

by johnnydlaw

Way too much hype over this little spot. First, the entire experience is rushed. You can hardly sit down before they're asking for your order. Good menu selection (they push their seafood). Food is fair; ceaser salad is pretty good. No dessert but shouldn't be a problem with Mike's Pastries down the street. Reasonably priced, but they only accept cash. Overall fight the hype.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/06/09

BEST ITALIAN FOOD

by mlalli

The best Italian restaurant in the US! not just Boston.... the only place my family and I go when we make a trip to Boston. Well worth the wait.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/03/09

delicious

by kdes05

the menu is on a chalkboard and it's really cozy. After waiting in the long line we we sat at a table and had great waitstaff that really treated us well. I would definitely recommend this restaurant just be prepared for a long line on Hanover Street.

  • Pros: the food is fantatstic and the servings are huge
  • Cons: it's a small place and the line can be long
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/14/09

Good food, a little too much hype

by spin84

Great food, but overall I was underwhelmed. Better italian can be had in the North End, for sure...

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