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    Umbria

    3.5 (133 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Papardelle was fine
    Pat M.

    Very very busy Valentines Day night. Great ambience but service was very slow so had high hopes for the food. I loved the Short rib caramelle and my BF had the Papardella Ragu pasta. Mine was fabulous and his was fine. I'd definitely consider returning on a slower night for the short rib caramelle.

    Umbria Cioppino

    Food was super good! Everyone loved their plate. Service was very very quick and everyone was very nice. Ambiance was great inside not too crowded.

    Beef tartare
    Odanys V.

    Crowded In the bar side kinda empty on the dining side- but still took a while to get service and an order in. I enjoyed my lychee martini and beef tartar. The shrimp pasta has 3 shrimps and was ok, nothing ground breaking. Overall I think this fine but I probably won't come back.

    Tuna tartare
    Sharitza P.

    Dined here last weekend for Dine Out Boston. I had read the negative reviews beforehand but the menu sounded delish so I still wanted to try it out myself :) I can see why some reviews are iffy, but overall I had a good experience. The good: -the filet mignon was SO good and cooked perfect! -the apps were good (tuna tartare and meatballs) -vibey & lively atmosphere -delish drinks The so-so: -the gnocchetti with wild boar was honestly kinda tasteless to me... needed more flavor or salt -service wasn't that slow, but they kept passing us by and forgetting things we asked for (server was nice though) -the apple pie was super hard. I feel like even if they were aiming for a crispy crust/dough it was too much, we reallyyyy had to stab at it lol It happened to be our anniversary too which I noted on the reservation. I wanted them to write happy anni on our plate like I saw in some photos lol so I told them it was our anni and they did :) I'm not sure if they would have acknowledged it otherwise. I can see why people may not 100% love it here since the food is a bit inconsistent, esp with how expensive it is. But overall I had a nice night and the dine out menu was a great deal (only $46/pp for all that food!) It's just not a spot I would frequent

    Surf and turf appetizer
    Holly B.

    For a friends birthday dinner, she chose this restaurant. It was a Wednesday night 7:30pm reservation for 8 people. They had large table ready for us upon arrival. The service started out great with getting us settled. We ordered an appetizer (fried seafood platter) until everyone arrived. Well seasoned and fried. Once everyone arrived it took quite some time before we were able to place our orders and get water, even though we requested it several times. Bread and butter finally arrived about 25 minutes in and so did the water. We placed our orders and had great convo until our food arrived as the atmosphere is great. Music was good, not too loud and lighting was great, perfectly dim, not too dark. About half of us enjoyed our meals of steaks, pastas, lobster mashed potatoes but a few of us not so much. 3 meals were barely warm and a few items came out incorrectly, not sure if they ran out of broccolini but we ordered 2 sides of it and got broccoli rabe instead which was bland and had a very bitter and different flavor profile. When asked about it, they said that's what they had without offering any explanation or options for us. Everyone loved their drinks. Great location and vibe, some minor tweaks on food temps and informing guests of substitutes in advance would be helpful. They do have valet parking and the cost was reasonable. I would give 3.5 stars if I could....

    My husband and I at the rooftop bar
    Lori H.

    Upscale feel still very north end Italian vibe palpable. The rooftop bar ambience is awesome... Bartender was excellent. Food was delicious!

    Lobster Fra Diavolo

    We visit the North End on a regular basis and of course have our favorite restaurants we like to visit. One of the reasons we often go to the same places, is the service you receive when staff knows you. We visited Umbria for the first time on Saturday night. The restaurant is very inviting and beautiful. The reservation system is different for the rooftop, which the host changed for us with no problem. We sat at the bar downstairs for a drink before heading up to the rooftop for dinner, The service was fast, pleasant and the drinks were very good!! Every member of the staff passing by said hello and welcomed us with a smile, all very friendly. We went upstairs to a Very Modern and Chic bar area, The roof was open and atmosphere was so lively. We were greeted immediately after being seated. Our server was Morgana, I cannot say enough about her, I felt like I knew her. She was warm, friendly, very knowledgeable about food and wine list. She found common things to talk about with us and her service was top notch. I felt like her priority was just our table! We were able to take our time and enjoy. We were well taken care of with Morgana!!! The manager's came over to check on us and make sure everything was enjoyable. The food was delicious! It came quickly, and the Lobster Fra Diavolo special was top notch and fresh. This is our new favorite spot! We will be returning at end of month! A & T Dalton

    Half shelf
    Alyssa C.

    The seafood here is awesome, the raw bar definitely did not disappoint -- the half tower was fresh and the portions were perfect for 2! The service and vibe is also great. We were impressed by how quickly we got a drink at their busy bar in the short time we waited for our table to be ready. We cannot wait to come back to pair it with their steaks, which we've heard nothing but good things about. I ALSO GOT ALMOST 15% BACK ON MY MEAL BY RESERVING VIA SEATED!! Sign up with my code -- alyssa1012 -- Sign up and you'll get a $30 bonus after your first meal! https://seated.app.link/sI8dXokyhKb

    Lord Hobo beer and off menu mocktail (strawberry, lemon juice, mint and agave)
    Sonia N.

    Hubby and I stopped in during their opening week and wow, what a beautiful modern rustic space. The top floor was not opened yet but it will be the spot for cocktails with a view once it's open. That said, we had a few kinks likely because it was their opening week and service was a bit mixed. Great detail to our table but staff didn't seem to be as knowledgeable about the restaurant's food and process. No one could tell us whether they validated for the Parcel 7 garage (they do in case you're wondering) and they got our order mixed up -- ordered Short Rib Caramelle but got the Braised Short Rib entree instead. Food ordered: Crab cakes, oysters, octopus, lobster dumplings, lobster tacos and short rib pasta. All tasted good enough though there wasn't a specific dish that had the WOW factor and the serving size leaned more to the skimpy end. We ordered 7 dishes between the 2 people and left "not starving". To put it in context, dishes were even smaller than single orders of spanish tapas. Overall, it's a great place to people watch and enjoy some cocktails but if you're not ordering a hefty steak dish, you will order quite a few dishes to make it a filling meal.

    Espresso martini
    Kellewell M.

    It seemed like a cool atmosphere and the espresso martini was great. My chicken was just ok. The waiter was not at all accommodating to food allergies and someone in our party (with dairy and gluten allergies) went without eating so we had to have a second dinner immediately following the experience.

    Shani F.

    Went for a very early dinner on a recent Saturday evening. Many of the restaurants in the North End were packed even before 6, so we were surprised to get a table at Umbria. It's huge though, with multiple floors and lots of dining space. I'm not sure if they didn't have enough wait staff or people were new, but it look a long time to get any service, and that was only after I got up and asked. The menu isn't particularly Italian heavy, but they accommodated plain noodles and spaghetti for the kids. The adults ordered the Maryland Crab Cakes for a starter and Pappardelle and Gnocci as mains. The Gnocci was meh but everything was pretty good (3 mini crab cakes for $24 is kind of a lot), Desserts seem to be where Umbria shines. The kids liked the cheesecake and creme brulee. We rea enjoyed the Signature Skillet Cookie. I'd go back for dessert, but not on a Saturday night.

    Rib Eye, Broccolini and the best onion rings ever!

    This wasn't our first visit to Umbria. In fact, my first visits were five stars. This is for our specific experience today. Arrived for our reservation and were seated promptly. Water came quickly. After 15 minutes no one had come over and greeted us, asked for a drink order or acknowledged us. I finally flagged one of many food runners and asked if we had a server. He took our drink order and was gracious. I was ready to move on. When our server came to the table he did not greet us and asked if we were ready to order. After 30 minutes we were ready to order. Our first course came and it was wrong. First we ordered different salads, but then he remembered. It was rectified. The remainder of the meal (rib eye, pork chop, amazing sides, great cocktails including the espresso martini) was incredible and reminded me why I chose this restaurant in the first place. It's valentines weekend and maybe it's busy, but being left alone for nearly 20 min in a heated alley at with no bread or cocktails is depressing. In fact, if I didn't have to pay $40 cash to valet my car I would have gone elsewhere. It's a beautiful space, great food and historically great service. Don't take loyal customers for granted. I want to give you 5 stars.

    Seafood delight in every bite highly recommend this dish !!!
    Luz D.

    The food was amazing!!! Enjoyed every bite, the service was superb, thank you Paola you made are night , so attentive , great customer service you were a delight and my family loved you !!! Beautiful night, beautiful memories delicious food , awesome staff . Umbria is a must !!! Can't wait to visit again. Thank you

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    Menu has a great balance of classic Italian with a strong steak selection. Reminded me of a menu in Florence.

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    Incredible. We will go back. Service was stellar, and they didn't miss a beat even toward closing. Quick, friendly. Memorable experience.

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    Very loud, enjoyed the appetizers more than my actual meal. Very small portions. Probably will not return.

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    Very mediocre food and sub standard service. Place tries to hard and doesn't work. Vibe is off.

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