Wonderful service from bar staff (and bar backs) What I ordered: Burrata, with a side of bread Farro Arancini Ravioli alla Norma Gelato en Brioche Limone Dell'Etna La Carina Signature Espresso Martini What I'd order again: Burrata, with a side of bread Farro Arancini Limone Dell'Etna La Carina Signature Espresso Martini read more

Ordered several dishes but the standouts were the Cime di Rappa and Ravioli allá Norma. I actually think the ravioli was the best I've ever had. Really great quality of service too. Will definitely return. read more

Was a bit hesitant to come here but my husband and I tried it out on a Monday night, and have been back since. The food was absolutely amazing. Everything we have had has been fantastic, but standouts are definitely the culurgiones and the chicken. As someone who doesn't drink I also appreciate that they have mocktails on the menu! read more

This review is a bit late, I walked by on one of the soft opening dates (after dining at Fox and the Knife) and saw the restaurant was taking walk ins at the time so clearly the right answer was to get in line to eat again. The restaurant is big and beautiful but the food is what we're here for and it does not disappoint. I legitimately booked a reservation on resy for the next available date while we were still eating this meal. The mozzarella menu and antipasti's do not disappoint (try the fritti misti), and the pastas are amazing (try any or all of them, you can't go wrong). Oh for dessert don't miss the panna cotta or the semifreddo, this is a place where dessert is clearly NOT an afterthought. read more

Bar Volpe is taking the crown when it comes to best Boston restaurants. The food was absolutely incredible, the service was unmatched and the atmosphere was a solid 10/10. However the most memorable part of our time there was how wonderful the staff and chef were when I told them I had a garlic allergy. It's so hard for me to go out to Italian restaurants as I suffer from horrible stomach issues and garlic is my main trigger. The chef at Bar Volpe out did themselves by personally marking off menu items that I would not be able to eat and items they could make without garlic. Italian is one of my absolute favorite cuisines and i have unfortunately had to cut it out of diet when picking places to eat out. The fact that Bar Volpe not only made me feel incredibly comfortable but also seen and did their best to help me have a wonderful meal means so much to me. I cannot wait to return next time i'm in Boston! read more

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The food is delicious, the service is fabulous, the ambiance is charming! Great spot in the neighborhood.

The food is always great. Bar is fun and the bartenders make excellent cocktails. We had a wonderful Manhattan and a gin concoction that was lemony - lovely. They were doing tastings of wine and EVOO from Sicily, so that was a treat. Both were quite good. The arancini were crispy and delicious. We had three pastas which were all very tasty - culurgiones, ravioli alla norma, and the orcchiette. We all said we'd get the same thing again. The service was terrific. One of our party was over an hour late due to the T, and they accommodated her without blinking an eye. Can't go wrong at Bar Volpe. read more

Just like it's sister restaurant, Fox & the Knife, the food, drinks and service were amazing. The bar was a little dark which added to the ambiance even if hard to read the menu but I get the vibe of it all. MY only critique would be of the servers/ runners. I saw several of my plates placed in front of others before it got to me. Maybe they were new and didn't know the numbering system at the bar but I would still go back. read more

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Phenomenal overall experience :) The bistecca with olive aioli was literally life changing - I feel the same way about the tonno crudo. The service was excellent, though the pacing of our meal was a little rushed at the beginning. But our server Jack, and the runners, were obviously working their asses off to make everything feel seamless. The kitchen chefs and preps were clearly on their A-game - the food was truly phenomenal. We will absolutely be back read more

Great restaurant. If you want reasonable time for dinner on a Saturday night book on resy a month in advance. They do have walk ins available. The food was delicious and if you like seafood this is the place to be read more

TOUGH VISIT: My wife and I went for my birthday and do not see ourselves returning. 1. although more than half the restaurant was empty they were visibly unhappy when we asked to sit next to each other rather than across from each other. Management did figure it out. 2. FInding a good espresso martini was one of the reasons we chose Bar Volpe. On a 1 to 10 scale these are a "3" 3. I did enjoy the FRITTI MISTI 4. Entrees were also not to our taste 5. My original entree was replaced (Thank you very much) but unfortunately I also did not enjoy the replacement. BONUS: Guys that get their period are covered as there are tampons for you in the woke mens room. HIGHLIGHT: After dinner espresso at Moonshine 152 read more

I was just charged $20 for a reservation cancellation. My wife and I have eaten at Bar Volpe once before and why we were looking forward to returning, this restaurant is hardly the best in Boston and certainly not a great way to treat customers if you are interested as a business in repeat customers. We cancelled with just almost 6 hours before our reserved time today. Plenty of great restaurants in Boston. Good luck Bar Volpe! read more

We've had wildly varying experiences at some Top Chef-related restaurants recently. Bar Volpe was uniformly good and the right mix of special/inventive and casual/accessible that we were looking for. One unlikely highlight was the fried shrimp in the fritti misti, which were light and perfect of a sort that I only encounter every decade or so in my dining. read more

We loved our meal at Bar Volpe. The vibe was fun and relaxed, and we really enjoyed the ambiance. Don't know if this is always the case but the night we went it was an epic 80s playlist! Food was delicious- both interesting and comforting at the same time. I especially loved the chicken with truffle oil. Our service was excellent as well. One thing we wish we had was a piece of bread to mop up all the yummy sauces. Definitely would recommend and try again! read more

Bar Volpe is really great, fresh and high quality... its a place you can tell the chefs are masters and care about their craft. Menu is small, but again.. on brand. Knocking a star because portions are kind of small for the price, maybe on brand but not my vibe.. other than that yum. read more

Had a number of great experiences at Bar Volpe. Every dish is a hit! I highly recommend the fruiti de marre, truffle chicken and aroncini. Excellent espresso martinis and a delicious lambrusco at a reasonable price. The service is above average (thank you Manny and Angie!), establishment is very clean and the open kitchen concept allows you to see the staff do what they do best. While sitting on the sidewalk patio I too watched a mouse scurry by but I didn't ask for a comped meal or free drinks because I've been outside before. If you haven't yet you should definitely stop by! read more

I sat at the bar on a busy Saturday for drinks and dinner. While the service was slow and I really had to flag down my waitress after sitting down to get water, my order in, etc., I wouldn't have minded if the food was great. The mussels were pretty good (though the portion was probably the smallest I've seen in Boston), I got charged an extra $5 without a heads up for the extra bread my waitress offered to sop up the extra broth. The arancini was very greasy, but not bad. I would come back for the cocktails, but would definitely pass on the food. read more

All of the food was delicious! I had the spaghetti for an entree, it was much more lemony than i expected which i didn't mind but others in my group didn't love. The arancini are delicious we ended up ordering a 2nd order of them read more

Bar Volpe - Spaghetti Al limone - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

They have limited cocktail options unless you are a Negroni fan. I ordered one and was not a fan, I politely asked for a different drink and still offered to pay for the first one if needed. The waitress was pretty nice about it. Their menu was a little out there for an Italian restaurant (not traditional Italian). My ravioli was completely undercooked to the point that it was raw. I had started eating a few and noticed something was not right and that they seemed very mushy. I feel as though this was a serious health hazard and can only imagine how many other people were served uncooked food that night. I hate complaining at restaurants and felt uncomfortable also complaining about the meal when I had already sent a drink back, so we just paid for our meal and left. Will probably not come back again. read more

Bar Volpe - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Oh my god!!!!! This place is so amazing!!!! The best chicken I've ever had in my life and I meant it. The plates are tiny here but are still priced as a full entree so expect to spend here. For two people for enough items for a "dinner" the bill was about $300 with some cocktails. Understandable for Boston. But, I suggest not coming here starving unless you're willing to pay the prices! Worth it in my opinion though. read more

Currently my favorite Italian restaurant in the city when it comes to food quality. The portions aren't huge and it's a bit pricey, but every element of the food is executed to highest degree. Some of my favorite dishes have been the fritti misti (must get), arancini, grilled octopus, ravioli alla Norma (must get), rigatoni, pork chop, and the paella. Service is always on point and the wine list is excellent. Vibes inside are always a 10/10. Certainly the best spot for a special occasion in South Boston. read more

Our favorite restaurant! Authentic Italian food and amazing seafood. Recommend the whole Branzino!

Very boring meal here with subpar food. Service was super strange too with all the Latinx servers and bussers making inside jokes with each other and saying "love you" to each other at the tables and poking each other. Very offputting. Burnt cannoli shell for dessert. read more

My friend and I are big Top Chef fans and decided to go there for our birthdays and our experience really didn't disappoint. All the staff from the hostesses, bartender, server and busser were all really exceptional. We started off at the bar with the blackberry margarita - minus the haberero and it was really yummy. I could have drank 10! The stars of our meal were the arancini, the culurgiones (which are little pillows of happiness) and the delish Barbera by the glass. We liked the orecchiette as well - the flavors were well balanced, but we both thought it was missing a bit of lamb gaminess. The gremolata on the burrata was also outstanding -we just didn't care for the squash in the dish. The only miss really was the Panzerotti. It was tasty but hard to eat. I could have licked the tomato sauce on that with my tongue though. The olive oil cake was delicious was to end the meal. read more

I'll start by saying the food was exceptional, but I have never encountered such rude staff in all my years of dining out, so I will not be going back. We had an early reservation for a birthday dinner, and when we arrived at 5:30 the host informed us that the next party would arrive at 7. We promptly ordered our drinks, antipasti, and primi. After finishing our antipasti only then did our drinks arrive and we immediately ordered our secondi. The primi took a long time to arrive, and the secondi came nearly 30 minutes after the primi. Service was slow despite our best efforts to monitor the time. As soon as we finished our secondi at 7, the host approached our table and told us to "pay immediately, pack your stuff and leave." We left a note in our reservation that we wanted to celebrate our friend's birthday with dessert, but we were shuffled out of the restaurant and not allowed to order dessert. After spending over $300 on food and drinks, I was stunned by how poorly we were treated. While the food was delicious, the service left such a poor taste in my mouth that I won't be returning despite living around the corner. read more

Food was good, but was so disturbed that there were mice scurrying across the floor. We told multiple waiters who saw it with their own eyes and no comp or even a round of drinks were comped. Left a bad taste about the place. read more

Bar Volpe is amazing! The management and host staff was extremely accommodating with adding extra people to my reservation last minute. Our server Gina was so friendly and knowledgeable. The food was delicious (arancini, orecchiette, octopus, mussels). Ambiance and decor is very chic and classy. Great spot for a nice weekend out in Southie or mid week drink. read more

10/10 would recommend. Incredible food, drinks, ambiance and service. My new favorite restaurant in Boston! read more

Bar Volpe - Fazzoletti Al Marsala - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Beautiful space, great tasting food, and attentive service. Portions are very small though. We shared some apps & a few pasta dishes. Each of us only got a few bites of each. I was hoping for a little more at this price point. read more

Was excited to try this out as we love Fox and the Knife, the food was good quality the service excellent. Would I go there again, not likely, nothing stood out as a fantastic dish that I would crave. If you are looking for good Italian in your neighborhood this is a good bet but I wouldn't travel for it. Prob not fair but cannot help but compare it too sister restaurant where each dish is divine. read more

The food was 5 stars! The food was all very flavorful. From the burrata salad to the squid ink pasta to the Nutella mouse dessert. I would definitely return for the food alone. The drinks were ok. Ginger tequila cocktail was nothing special. We ordered a decaffeinated cappuccino and it was tiniest cappuccino, in a glass a little larger than a shot glass, I've ever seen (and for $5!). The bartender said it was because a decaffeinated cappuccino requires less milk. Then there was the poor service... We arrived at 5:30 pm when the doors opened. There was one person ahead of us and I naturally followed them in when the doors open and stood a good distance away. The host rudely told me to wait outside, which I didn't really understand, especially since it was freezing outside. When we were eventually brought in, we were seated at the end of the bar. It sounded like they were only reserving tables for people with reservations. The bar tender provided some recommendations but seemed a little unsure in his suggestions. We ordered drinks, appetizers, dinner and dessert over a course of 3 hours and no one ever came to ask how the meal was, if we wanted another drink, dessert, or if we needed anything else. We saw the bus boy delivering our food more than the bar tender. There were a total of 5 bar tenders and they tended to just congregate in the middle of the bar chatting with one another. Towards the end of our meal, I could see the bar tender walking back and forth several times and looked at our plates (they were empty...) and then would just walk away. It was odd. I'm going to blame the lack of service on the fact that the restaurant is new and maybe the bar tenders are all brand new to the industry. read more

Outta this world! Everything we ordered was so flavorful and every dish was memorable for us. We started with the radicchio insalata, farro arancini and fritti misti. We each got a pasta dish - the orecchiette with lamb ragu and rigatoni all'amatriciana. I can't stop thinking about that pasta. And for dessert we had the cannolis and semifreddo. Literally zero complaints, the timing of the dishes and service was great as well. We also enjoyed the vibe and music. We love supporting Chef Karen and we can't wait to come back! read more

Went on a Tuesday night. This was actually our first outing with our baby so didn't know what to expect and was anxious for the baby. Massimo was our server and he gave us amazing recommendations. We tried the buffalo mozzarella, the ArancinI, the mussels and eggplant ravioli. The arancini are a must- so crispy and slightly sweet on the outside and savory on the inside. The food came out ridiculously fast - we are so grateful they catered to our family's needs as baby has a short wake window. Thank you Massimo for a great service and compliments to the chef for a fantastic meal! read more

Can't say enough about Bar Volpe! Manager took extra care to seat our party of 6 in the perfect booth, server was fantastic, beautiful & delicious food, terrific wine selections and great ambiance! Highly recommend! read more

Amazing atmosphere and the food tasted great- however this was the smallest meal I've ever seen. We were two couples at bar volpe for the first time- we asked our server for guidance on how to order and she suggested sharing. We ordered 4 apps, 2 pastas and one meat. First off, it took a full hour to get the appetizers, then another hour for the rest of the food. Safe to say we were STARVING and the portions were so so small that we each got a bite. After a meal that left us still hungry, the bill was about $75/per person. We had to get food after we left because that's how hungry we still were... what a disappointment. Safe to say we won't be back read more

Another home run from the team that brought us Fox and Knife in South Boston. Wonderful creative food with amazing pastas, a great wine list . The restaurant has an energy and vibe that make the place fun. I also want to mention that the staff is warm, knowledgeable and really friendly which really makes you feel welcome and at home. read more

Really disappointing. The food was really lackluster and the service was so icy that we were itching to get out of there. We got the crudo and octopus to start, which were both pretty good but nothing special. Got the culurgiones and amatriciana for pastas, and the sauces on each felt one-note. Ambiance at the bar felt kind of like a dive bar? read more

over priced for 4 oz of pasta without decent flavor... Arancinis were good. Everything else - meh. You have to order everything at once so if your hungry and want to glance at the menu, keep in mind that all decisions must be made prior to getting any food. Not even the $8 bread can be ordered before. Do yourself a favor, take the $300 per couple your going to spend here and go to grille 23 read more

Have been trying to get a table since it's opening months ago. Worth the wait! I am a huge fan of the sister restaurant Fox and the Knife so expectations were high. Started with arancini and the shrimp/calamari apps. The orrichette pasta with pork sausage is amazing. Finally, the rib eye second is outstanding. The atmosphere, though larger and spread out, continues the vibe from the original. Please make it a point to experience this great new restaurant! read more

Everything was wonderful! The server made good suggestions from the menu, including the right kind of wine and menu choices for my less adventurous mother. I loved everything, from the drinks, to the amazing food- we loved the delicate flavors of the FRITTI MISTI and the rich smoky flavor of the RIGATONI ALL'AMATRICIANA. The special of the night was a sirloin on a delicious olive tapenade that we both loved. Even the ladies room was above par with the toiletries basket! I will definitely be back! By the looks of how busy it was, I'm sure I will need to make a reservation well in advance! read more