Took my family here this weekend and we were not disappointed in the least! Great, North End quality food for half the price! Friendly service, comfortable atmosphere and the food was fantastic! Got the della rasa risotto and was not disappointed. Absolutely no simping out on the chicken in the dish as I have seen other places do before. Portions were huge and we all managed to make two meals out of it. Will definitely be back here again. read more

First, let me say that Brando and his staff are magicians! We met with Brando to plan a rehearsal dinner for 35 guests. I was expecting our only option would be a buffet. Brando helped us create a menu that would allow each guest to order what they liked. Well 35 guests blossomed to 43 guests one week before the event and upon our arrival, we now had 47 guests. Brando and his staff reassured us not to worry. As our guests enjoyed cocktails his staff quietly set tables to accomodate all of us. From the affettati misti appetizer, to the salad and a variety of main dishes each was served with precision and exquisite flavor. Brando suggested the Limoncello float for dessert which topped off a memorable evening. D'Parma's put out a five star performance! read more

Best Italian restaurant. The chicken saltimbuca is to die for! The sauce is so creamy and chicken is always cooked perfectly. The employees always treat us well! read more

What a great small intimate local spot. I guess if your not a local you may not know of this Italian Resturant. Nice size portions and a very friendly staff. Minutes away from Logan. If your looking for an alternative to the crowded South Boston Little Italy then head across the tunnel and give D'Parma a shot. No pomp and circumstance, but a fine meal at a reasonable price. read more

Looking for some Italian on my way out of town. Ordered fettuccine Alfredo as takeout. When I sat down at my gate to eat it, I realized I'd probably made a mistake. The pasta was scaldingly hot.....and the taste was even worse. Boxed pasta that was overcooked with the most bland sauce ever. I've had TV dinners that were better. My sister got lobster ravioli and the lobster inside was decent. Overall, I wish I could have my money back. If I was in the restaurant, I would have sent this back promptly and I've only ever sent back one thing in my life. Do not recommend at all. read more

This place is just ok at best,I don't get the 4 star reviews. I walked in expecting an Italian restaurant but with the blaring salsa music and the entire staff speaking Spanish I thought maybe I was in the wrong place. Food was decent to good but nothing special happening here. read more

We ended up at D'Parma in East Boston; started with the antipasto and stuffed mushroom. The antipasto was no fill er,all freshly sliced prosciutto, salami, soprasetta, and mortadella....very generous for $13. I had the special black fettucini with sworfish, calamari, shrimp, mussels and little necks all for just $22. The best part the fish was perfectly done, no rubbery squid here. Sharon got the veal saltinbocca in a cream sauce instead of the sage white wine sauce that you often see. Still it was fantastic and not overly salty or overcooked. They even gave her a side of angelhair with amatraciana with no upcharge.The bottle of Antinori Orvieto was only $25, a steal anywhere. Overall the menu is old school but the food is prepared with some modern technique all at an incredible value. I will be back! read more

Food was okay, the pasta lacked flavor and chicken was dry. Also, it was quite expensive for the quality of food. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. read more

It was our first time in here.. Call for Anderson(!) !! He is making the best drinks ever!!! We had calamari, seafood risotto and antipasto salad.. Everything was great!!! Great!!! Good location and rest people working there! I came there because my friend suggested it, and I absolutely agree with her opinion! read more

My husband and I are visiting from out of town. We got into town late and wanted something quick to carry out and eat in our hotel room. I have a pretty severe gluten intolerance, and I was so pleased to see some risotto options on the menu! The employee I spoke to on the phone was very knowledgeable about what contained gluten and what didn't. It tasted so good to have a hot meal after a long day of travel, and it was such a relief to not get sick from eating somewhere that doesn't understand gluten free. My husband (not gluten free) got the meatball sub and said it was delicious, too! Thank you! read more

Looking for some place to go at midnight while waiting my sister's plane to arrive. Open late, good food, good service, open late, and close to airport. Need I say more? read more

This is a small restaurant but has amazing food! The Revere location isn't as great and tastes slightly different but the Eastie location knows how to make a meal! Good selection of drinks and their sautéed muscles are delicious!! read more

It doesn't look like much on the outside, but the decor inside is quite comfortable. I've had the Linguine Carbonara and the Chicken Parmigiana and they were both good quality and delicious. The prices were reasonable. I'd recommend this restaurant for takeout or dine-in Italian food in the Maverick Square area. read more

We just had Sunday lunch here. What a bargain! They offer a nice buffet for $10 a person and the service was great. They have cheese ravioli, lobster ravioli, meatballs, chicken parmesan, mussels, chicken zitti and broccoli and more on this Sunday buffet menu. I believe they have resolved any liquor license issues because we had a nice bottle of chianti for $18 (I've had the same bottle in the north end for $40). Give it a shot... read more

Just went to this place for the first tie the other night and was really pleasantly surprised. Good prices, nice sized portions (not giant, just right) and nice service. Very cute/cozy inside. Had the chicken saltimbocca which had a creamier sauce than I'm used to but very delicious and the shrimp artichoke raviolis - YUM! Definitely check it out! read more

We stumbled into this restaurant a few years ago and never looked back. We go for every special occasion (New Years, anniversaries, etc) and recommend it highly. Nothing pretentious to be had just simple, solid food with great service, reasonable prices and a full bar. The house made tiramisu is incredible and shouldn't be missed- so save room! read more

Was in Boston on business and this place was recommended by the staff at Embassy Suites. So happy they did. I had the ziti and meatballs. So good. Bread and oil were amazing. Everything out group ordered was good. Great atmosphere and excellent service. read more

Went to the one on Broadway Revere food was terrible waste of mone. Was disappointed on quality of food. Will not go back

OMG!! Best Italian food we've had in a Very long time. Stuffed mushrooms were the best. Could have made a meal out of those. We tried both styles. Parmigiana, the Chicken Special, Fettuccine Alfredo and Salmon over Risotto were all superb! Sadly, no room for desert except for Tiramisu. It was ridiculous as well! Highly recommend this small quaint place. read more

if you haven't been here before you're missing out!! amazing italian cuisine, outstanding customer service, an intimate place for meetings and gatherings. d'parma in east boston,highly recommended! -a. magno read more

Food and service are always great. One of my go-to spots. Eggplant rollotini, shrimp risotto, porcini ravioli, and shrimp broccoli alfredo are all amazing! I often recommend this place to people who ask where they can get good food in East Boston. read more

D'Parma was an unexpected surprise. We came upon it by accident and went on to have one of the best Italian meals I've had to date. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was funky, fun, cozy. At one point during the meal I stated that I may cry my Marsala was so good! read more

Excellent service fresh delicious food. Very reasonable price and we recommend the pitcher of white sangria

I am not a very pleased customer as I had gotten two sandwiches from them and they were not very good and I have also eaten in there just recently and it was okay and for those prices well I would expect much better. read more

I found this place thanks to a friend recommendation and knew I would have to make a stop there,since I did not want the 2 hours wait at Rino's Place. Food is really good (full of flavor, not huge portions), price is even better and to have a better experience or something good for your wallet you are able to bring your own bottle wine if you go to the location in Winthrop. Service staff is really nice and friendly. read more

Been to this location a few times and I'm alway pleased with the food. It truly seems to be better each time with last nights meal being tge best. What an excellent linguine fruit de mar ( damn auto correct). The waiter, same guy each time, is an absolute professional. I truly feel bad for forgetting his name. He even handled 14 of us having a "work dinner" with great patience and let me tell you we are not a easy group to put up with. Give em a shot. read more

One of the best restaurant in East Boston. Great food especially my favorite plate which is the ravioli lobster with pink garlic sauce and shrimp DELISH!!. Also, the pink sangria is good as well. The atmosphere and staff are excellent and attentive. Food service is great. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

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This is a great neighborhood restaurant, with friendly staff, reliable quality and good prices. The dishes are traditional, they have recently improved their wine selection, and some of their specials are fantastic. At the end of a hectic week, it's a great place to grab a bite on a Friday to unwind and get the latest gossip on Eastie. read more

Best Italian restaurant in East Boston! I've tried all the others Rino's, Meridian, Jeveli's, Italian Express. D'Parmas tops them all for quality, quantity and value. Try the chicken and portabello mushrooms with risotto in a cream sauce, awesome. My friends enjoy the calamari and also chicken parmigiana. The salads are terrific too. Mangia! read more

I love, love this place, such a hole in the wall but definitely worth checking out. Lately I always get the same thing, the D'parma salad, it is so good. Fresh mozzarella, red peppers, grilled or breaded chicken, basil--but the best part of the salad is the blush vinegarette dressing. Secret house recipe (I have asked!). They need to bottle it. I have tried the stuffed mushrooms and eggplant rollatini as apps, both are good. In the past I've tried their butternut squash ravioli, chicken alfredo, frutte de mare--all fresh and delicious. The food is also pretty reasonably priced and the waitstaff is pleasant. Full bar and they are open late so I can stop in after an evening shift. I also love that they play Latin music, great ambiance. read more

The red sangria is very good. The bread that they give you when you sit down is baked perfectly to me. crunchy and still soft in the middle- plus warm! The calamari was also good. I ordered the chicken saltimbocca and it came in a cream sauce. REALLY good. I would definitely come back. Service is a little slow- but not terrible. read more

It was a cold and freezing night on December 16, 2009 and we ventured into East Boston looking for a restaurant my wife had seen from a bus window this summer when the T was not working. We found it on the corner of Paris and Sumner a block away from Maverick T Station. It was 6:30 pm and we were the only ones at the place, too cold for the locals to walk to it. It is a small hole in the wall place with a taste of Italian. Frank Sinatra was playing on the stereo. My wife ordered Ziti with Eggplant ($11.95) and I ordered Sorrentina with Chicken ($12.95). We were brought warm bread with butter and small salads with Italian dressing. My wife ordered Pinot Noir Wine and I had a Coke with a slice of lime. We had the Ziti on the side. The Sorrentina came with four slices of thin chicken in a bed of delicious red chunky tomato sauce, basil and melted mozzarella cheese. The sauce is what made this dish, the chicken was only there to add something to wrap the sauce around. (If the chicken had been cooked in the sauce, it would have had more flavor to it) but the sauce is what really makes this dish. The eggplant was good according to my wife. Not breaded like most she's had, but excellent. Perfectly tender and tasteful. We got out of the place for $60 including tip and a pint of sauce to go. The service was good and the place was clean. I want to return with a large party of friends soon. It is the kind of place where you feel comfortable eating. Next time you head out to the north end, go one more T Stop. It is across the river and Boston looks beautiful at night when seen from East Boston. read more

This is one of the best places to eat Italian food in East Boston , the ambiance of the place is compared to any fine dining at the North End, from the food to the drinks everything was great. The staff is very attentive and nice . Also bar is open until 2am and restaurant until 1am . What else can I ask for. Looking forward to go back soon. read more

love, love, love the food. the service is excellent! I wish I could eat Italian food every day, but my hips won't fit through the door.

Good food and price . what is the worst thing is the Awful service for one cup of water the waitress never returned if u ask for something else u will never get it read more

Excellent from start to finish. Attentive service, fresh baked bread, delicious food and tasty wines...what else do you really need. Highly recommend. read more

Just got a large take out order for lunch and everything was amazing. Especially enjoying the house risotto - chicken, mozerella, sundried tomatoes and a pink suace = best risotto i ever had. Prices were good, $12-15 per entree with good portions. I tried this place because i had a CoupMe coupon and will definitely be going back. read more

We popped in here for dinner while in town for work. We walked over from another restaurant that we had walked out of after being ignored by the staff there for several minutes - and I'm so glad we did. We were greeted warmly by two staffers at D'Parma, a cozy and friendly little restaurant. There were lots of local Italians speaking Italian (always a good sign) and the waiters were super friendly. And the food was GREAT. We had the prosciutto appetizer and a steak risotto. The appetizer was slightly salty but the risotto was truly great. Really flavorful, steak was cooked exactly like we requested, and the rice was perfectly cooked with delicious crimini mushrooms. Food was displayed beautifully also. Attentive waiters who weren't interrupting our dinner but rather were always nearby to make eye contact and kept water glasses and bread bowl full. Very pleased - and very reasonable. read more

I'm new to the neighborhood and ended up at D'Parma because it was close, but I've been back many times and have never been disappointed. The linguini with clam sauce is the best I've had anywhere! read more

This place is great! They turned on the fireplace just for me! Our waiter Anderson was polite and prompt. He suggested a pitcher of sangria vs 2 glasses. That's already a plus one in my book. :-) The sangria is of a sweeter variety and I liked that very much. I ordered a frutti d' mare risotto which was just perfect. It had so much seafood and was perfectly seasoned. Glad I dropped in to check this place out! read more