We were walking through the north end trying to find a spot for a late lunch and were kind of on the lookout for something homey feeling. Nothing too big or crazy, but cozy and welcoming. We initially walked by when I peaked in and saw some tables filled and decided let's try this spot. We were immediately welcomed by who we assume is the owner. He was extremely friendly and throughout our experience cracked jokes with us. He gave us lovely recommendations and kind service throughout our meal. We tried the espresso martini and the peanut butter martini. Both creamy and delicious! They give you that delicious herb and evoo dip with bread which is one of my favorite parts about dining at Italian restaurants. And it was great by the way! Let's talk food! 10/10! The fried calamari was so crisp and tender! Like one of the best fry's I've had on a calamari in a while! We ordered the side of meatballs and I was very close to drinking the marinara it came in. We also did the lobster ravioli in the pesto cream sauce. It was fresh and light, which is what I really enjoyed about our meal. It didn't feel heavy but it was filling! And of course we ended the meal with the BEST cannoli! Again, not too heavy, it was lighter and I really enjoyed it! We're looking forward to returning in the very near future! read more

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Eating here reminded me of going to a friend's house in high school with an affectionate, hospital father who wanted to pull out all the stops to entertain graciously. Christian, our waiter who clearly had a lot of stake in the restaurants charm, made us feel welcomed by asking our names and chatting with us rather than just waiting for our order. Throughout the meal we talked about where we're from and where we like to vacation. The restaurant is adorned in pictorial memories of hosting delegates, actors, celebrities, and even presidents. Our meal was incredible. After walking half of the freedom trail in frigid conditions, warm, comfort food was salvation. I ordered the lasagna and eggplant Parmesan. Both were delicious. Christian sent us off well with a complementary dessert. read more

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This place was such a nice experience. It has the busy restaurant experience but the waiters were so fun and kind! The food was amazing and not priced too high. We thought it would be a fast in and out but it is a nice sit down restaurant. Still got great service and food was on the table quickly. Definitely worth it to stop in! read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Cannoli - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Christian's from Rome is the man! Great bar tender! Amazing food! Nice atmosphere!! The bruschetta was delicious! I will def return! read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went on a Friday night since we were going out afterwards and this was one of the few places with reservations available in the north end. The decorations were super cute but it was very brightly lit inside so not ideal if you're aiming for a romantic date night spot! They provide bread and an olive oil dip with spices which was nice. The portions for the entrees were on the smaller for the prices and the pollo Lucia was unfortunately pretty dry. I didn't get a picture but my friend got the tortellini with their pesto cream sauce and that was delicious! read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Pollo Lucia - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Homestyle Italian food. Friendly service. Fantastic pasta e fagioli! Fantastic cocktails. read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Cannoli Martini...dessert in a martini glass-yummy! - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Absolutely delicious meals. Lasagna for him. Abbondaza Abruzzeee for me. Full bellies, leftovers coming home with us for lunch tomorrow. Welcoming hospitality, plenty of laughs and conversation with Christian. They aren't wrong when they say the "BEST" martinis. Limoncello and Peanut Butter were both the best we've ever had. read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - The BEST limoncello martini. The BEST peanut butter martini. - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great place, love it, wonderful atmosphere, Food was outstanding. Very friendly, service was great! Definitely coming back soon read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Empty plate of chicken cacciatore! Empty tequila! - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Such good drinks the martinis are so good! Actually some of the best in Boston! Service great as well! Fun music and vibes! Will definitely be back! read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Peanut butter martini! - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

So I went here on a date, and the date may have been a bust, but you know wasn't a bust? This restaurant. This restaurant was BUSSIN. (Look, as of writing, I'm 34, almost 35. Let me use this word all I can.) The best part of the night was definitely our waiter. I believe his name was Christian, and this man did no wrong to us. He recommended the Boston Garden, which was veal, bacon, eggplant, and pasta. I'm normally not a veal fan, but I didn't even notice the texture that normally turns me off of it. He also recommended the lasagna, which would've made my Italian grandfather proud. He didn't even point to the overly expensive things; he just pointed to what was actually good. We weren't even hungry at the end, but he still convinced us to get a cannoli, and boy, am I glad he did, since it was one of the best I've had in a very long time. It was so much fresher and not overly-sweet like some other spots like to do. The best part of the night is that my date didn't want to take the leftovers home, so I did and had a wonderful dinner the second night. Date or not, I recommend coming here. It's rare for me to find a red sauce that reminds me of something my grandfather made, as most Italian-American restaurants love to load up with garlic to the point you walk away with a lingering acidic burn on your tongue. But not this place - not even any heartburn! read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Tasty and fresh cannoli! - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great service, delicious food! Perfect location following the Freedom Trail. Great location.

Best Italian food in Boston, best espresso martinis in Boston hands down! Christian is a great bartender and server, we love coming here to see him. The restaurant is very cute and cozy. read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - tables - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Awesome spot! Super great food and service. Perfect sized portions and nice cozy feel! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!! read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Definitely not the best Italian I've had in boston/ north end, the veal parm was pretty good but nothing to go crazy about. I dont think they even make their own pasta too which is surprising. The portions were enough to fill ya belly but wont make you stuffed. Some dishes didnt even come with pasta and those portions could have been bigger. The canolas and lava cake were delicious though. A nice change of pace before a Celtics game instead of pizza or tavern in the square read more

Amazing pasta and excellent ambiance. Old school Italian memorabilia right beside old Boston Garden objects. Super cool place. Great food and amazing, kind owners and servers! 5 stars!! read more

Molto bene! Incedibile food. Incredibile service!! A must anytime we're in Boston!!! Grazie!! read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Lasagna Lucia - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Customer service was amazing. Food and drink looked delicious. On the corner across from water

incredibly friendly staff, service was excellent and quality of food was 5/5!!! 2nd time there in a week before an event! Christian and Maria are rockstars with such a fun tone -Jojo read more

Such a fun experience. Food is great. Best olive oil I've had. Service 10/10. Ambiance was wonderful. The background music is so good.

We had a great experience with our server, Christian. We had just toured the Freedom Trail and stopped in for cold Peroni beer and lunch. We ordered Lobster ravioli and gnocchi-both were delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant for authentic Italian food, service and view -Ciao read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great location, amazing atmosphere, great staff and good food. What more can you ask for?

Excellent! A must try! Christian the bartender is great too - best espresso martini I've had read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very attentive and great service, spot in rec'd from staff for wine pairing, and delicious meal (veal especially). Christian was great read more

We were walking the Freedom Trail and needed a drink and a bathroom so decided to pop in quick. The place has great decor and I loved how the bathroom was also on theme. I had a sangria that was great- very sweet and refreshing. read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Sangria - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Owners and staffs are very friendly and generous, highly recommended for a nice beautiful atmosphere. We'll be back in time.

Delicious food and entertaining host. Getting into the restaurant was fast even without a reservation (the restaurant was packed!) and the vibe was great. Our server Christian was friendly and attentive. Would recommend to anyone coming to the North End! read more

Espresso martinis are legendary! Christian and Maria are the best service is incredible and it is such a good vibe. Must pay a visit.

Food and ambiance was spectacular. Service was good as well. Location, Location, etc. highly recommend. Second night in a row. Christiano is a pro. Did I mention the food? read more

Walking into Filippo on Causeway Street already felt like stepping into a hidden gem, but nothing prepared me for how good the food actually was. Christian, our server, was warm, attentive, and made us feel like family from the start. I ordered the lasagna, and I can honestly say I've never had anything like it before in my life. The pasta, the sauce, the cheese, the seasoning, everything was perfectly balanced. Each bite had that comforting richness, but also a freshness that kept it from being heavy. I will be back! read more

First time there. Great food and service. A new favorite! Terrific local vibe and good recommendations. We will be back.

Ate there for the first time,not great the chicken and veal palm was just okay. It's just a basic Italian restaurant , lack luster menu,the tomato sauce was just bland. The pitzalli cookie was a nice jesture but stale. The waiter had a dry humor but a nice guy. read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Veal palm - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Amazing pastas, wine and people! I loved the lobster ravioli and the waffle cookie at the end of our meal.

We are from Miami and we travel to Boston frequently and every time we do we eat here once maybe twice even in a 5 day trip. From the drinks, to the food, to the spectacular wine, it's never a bad idea. Christian is the man but everyone else is just as nice and accommodating. Eat here. Trust me! read more

We had a great dinner on Friday evening and they were very accommodating in letting us add a few more people to our reservation to be a total of 10 people on a busy Friday night. The staff was very attentive to our group's needs and drinks (Great Espresso Martinis)! Fun atmosphere as many customers were heading to a local concert so it was busy. The food was very good. My only mention would be that my dish was luke warm but being busy, it may have sat for a bit. Otherwise, good time had by all! read more

Best espresso martini and bartenders in town! Atmosphere is great, people are decent and the food, Amazing! The vodka sauce took me on a journey down the Charles river. Cool, calm breeze. Brought me back to '87 at Harvard. I met the love of my life. Three kids good wife and lots of memories. So happy I had the opportunity to come back for an award at the medical school. Great weekend better food! read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Best espresso martini in town! - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We decided to stop in for a few drinks at the end of our evening & we are so happy that we did! The owner was incredibly friendly and honestly made us feel like family. He made us try his bread and oil and the oil was fantastic. We decided to try the cannoli and it was also delicious. We wished we had came here for dinner! Can't wait to be back in Boston to stop here in the future. read more

Filippo Ristorante & Bar - Bread & oil, Peroni - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

You'll feel like you're in Abruzzo! Authentic food, best martinis!! Try the espresso or pineapple! Delish!!! Ambiance was cozy and welcoming! read more

Fabulous place! I only had dessert and coffee while I rested from the Freedom Trail, but it was fantastic! Friendly staff! Lively atmosphere. Open to the outside. Oh, and I did have the standard bread, EVOO and seasoning mixture typically eaten before a meal. It was the BEST I'd ever had. read more

We came to Boston for a vacation. Our friends made recommendations for restaurants in the North End. But, after a day walking the Freedom Trail and a rare Nor'Easter coming in, we didn't want walk all over the place. As we walked in at 6:30p, we noticed that it was a big restaurant and quiet. We were sat by a window that was great for people watching and promptly received some water. The manager came over and began suggesting drinks and appetizers. We order the caprese salad with a drizzle of balsamic dressing. Very good and could serve three. We also pick some wine. Again the manager suggested many good dishes. We order veal saltimbocca and lemon chicken. Both dishes were hot and very tasty. I should have ordered some pasta as a side but didn't. Instead, I ordered more bread to mop up the sauce and cleaned my plate. Although, there were several desserts suggested which were good choices. We decided to pick cannoli as our dessert. Everything was very tasty and didn't disappoint. If you want some great Italian food, take your time to enjoy a meal. Step out of your comfort zone and try something new like I did. If we lived here in Boston, we definitely would come back. Chao. read more

Really, some of the worst food I've ever had to pay for. Everything was awful. Watery, flavorless red sauce. Tough, dry chicken. Their espresso martini, which they claim as the house specialty, is gross and tastes like a glass of Yoo-Hoo. Bruschetta was a joke. I highly recommended you go anywhere else. Our server was very kind. I hope she finds a new gig somewhere better. read more