Food Review: Giacomo’s Ristorante - North End (Boston)

The weather has gotten a little bit warmer after a 6-month-long winter so I have decided to try out a famous restaurant in Little Italy - North End. Giacomo's Ristorante is well-known for their authentic Italian food and the long wait time. We got here around 4 PM and there were around 20 people ahead of us, waiting for the restaurant to open (they open at 4:30 PM). The long was long and I don't think I could survive it if it was freezing cold outside. Fortunately, it was really sunny and warm today so it really wasn't that bad. After a 30-minute-long wait, we finally got in the restaurant along with the other people ahead of us. It was really lucky of us because they decided to cut the line right after we got in! The restaurant is really tiny yet cozy with classy Italian decor. We ordered Fried Calamari for appetizer, Shrimp & Scallops over Linguine and Butternut Squash Ravioli for Entrees. It was really worth the wait, and the money. The food came out really fast and it was soooo yummy and authentic - probably the best Italian meal I have ever had in awhile. I have heard a lot of good things about this restaurant but we could never stood the long waiting time so we gave up every time. Luckily, we were able to get our tummies stuffed with yummy Italian food this time. 

Note: It is CASH only. 

Fried Calamari - Small ($7) - mmmhhh must be the best Calamari in town with homemade ketchup (with real tomato chunks!). My boyfriend never liked Calamari but he had to admit that it was pretty tasty - excellent appetizer to start with. The calamari was fried to perfection with a little bit of sourness from the lemon - just dip it in the sauce and you're gonna be in heaven~ 

Butternut Squash Ravioli ($15) - Best one I ever had! Also the most famous dish at Giacamo's. Not being too greasy or rich - it was light and flavorful. The butternut squash inside the ravioli is to die for - it is so tasty and delightful. The creamy sauce was really good too - everything goes well with each others. Absolutely delicious. 

Shrimp & Scallops over Linguine in Frad Diavolo sauce ($16) - My favorite! I have never enjoyed eating pasta like I did at this restaurant. The sauce was a combination of spiciness, saltiness, sourness, and lightness. The shrimps and scallops were very well marinated, so was the linguine. 

Giacomo's Ristorante

355 Hanover St, North End, Boston, MA, 02113

(617) 523-9026 

They don't take reservations, first come first serve basis and usually the wait time is really long, but worth it. 

Note: It is CASH only. 

$$ (Affordable)

❤❤❤❤ (4.0/5.0) - Yummy!