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Panificio

144 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 227-4340

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Panificio

What Users are Saying:

  • Prompt seating
  • Romantic
  • Good for kids
5 Star Rating
 
(5 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)

User Reviews for Panificio

Citysearch (8), AOL CityGuide (1), All (9)

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/15/2008 Posted by smcnally2003

The coffee tasted a bit watered down, but I have never had better sicilian pizza!!!!!! They make good pastries too. While the menu prices scare me a bit, its very possibly worth it.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/09/2007 Posted by ijdatz

My sister and I went out to this restaurant for lunch shortly after moving to Boston and finding it in my neighborhood. The location is great, on a very cute street with fantastic boutique shops, (they close early though!) The menu was pretty standard, tasty looking. We left satisfied, but a little disappointed with the slightly chewy, subpar focaccia bread. Overall, a nice experience for the everyday meal. Im sure we'll be back.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/17/2007 Posted by gobears2001

I love this place for a quick, affordable, fresh brunch. It has a small menu, but everything is great! Wonderful bread, fresh fruit and because you order at the counter, service is pretty fast. Their stuffed french toast and the toast topped with marscapone, fruit and honey are phenomenal. I prefer this to nearby Paramount anyday.

Pros: brunch, delicious food, close to Charles/MGH T

Cons: few tables

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/29/2006 Posted by jfristensky

Visited 3 times: Oct 2005, Feb 2006, June 2006. Loved each time. Had salmon prepared differently each time - always great. My family stops by the pastry counter to pick out dessert before we sit and look at the menu. Will be there again whenever I visit Boston.

Pros: Love the cozy atmosphere, everyone seems to feel at home.

Cons: Could see that it could get very crowded, haven't experience that personally.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

11/21/2005 Posted by mk458

Was looking forward to a neighborhood brunch....instead walked in to a dingy looking place, where you order at the counter and food is brought to a table IF there is a free one. If not, you are out of luck. We ordered and waited, excited about the strawberry, banana and blueberry frenchtoast...however, they brought it without blueberries and bananas b/c they had run out at 12pm!!! When I asked for a manager in order to discuss why we were not told this when we ordered, and maybe order something else, this is what I got in reply. 'You can't eat the french toast w/o those fillings? I think that is ridiculous!'. Enough said.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/06/2005 Posted by japchae

It's hard not to love this place if you enjoy food - between the various (large) sandwiches, changing (daily) delicious soups, changing baked breads and pastries, large delicious salads, decent espresso drinks, and fantastic weekend brunch items, I'm just waiting for my membership to kick in. Panificio is fantastic because things are always fresh - if you have a chance you should go. Chixn taragon salad or the Cubano sandwich - a must.

Pros: Fresh delicious bread, Good coffee, Healthy portions

Cons: Crowded (at times)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/27/2002 Posted by titoandthebanditos

This restaurant has it all, great food, good spirits and everything is baked daily!

Pros: Great food choices, Reasonable cost, Spags

4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/18/2002 Posted by briab

great value and good food but best avoid rush hour in the evenings as service quality drops when the get busy. cosy with nice crowd.

Editor's Review

An enjoyable and reasonable place to get a healthy bite while observing the world on Charles Street.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

Expect crowds during the popular weekend brunch service (10am-4pm).

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 8am-9:30pm
  • Sat 10am-9:30pm
  • Sun 10am-9pm

Dress Code

  • Casual

Cuisines

  • Bakeries
  • Soups
  • Desserts
  • Coffee Shops & Diners

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Cash

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Catering
  • Brunch
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch Spot

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