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Trattoria Il Panino

4.5
4.5
5251 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the front
and back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 206 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm late night Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (617) 720-1336

  • Website

    http://www.trattoriailpanino.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Location

    280 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

  • Neighborhood

    North End

  • Cross street

    Hanover Street

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,251 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston / New England

    Most Booked

  • Boston

    Most Booked

  1. RobertS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food3service4ambience2
    Hostess could not find our reservation. Stuck us in basement table. Food was not as good as we remembered. Have dined here at least 20 times. Need to find a new place in North End

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  2. KathleenG

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Waitress seemed as if she didn’t want to be there.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meals were delicious and we would happily return!

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  4. MichaelA

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent homemade pasta! The food was so fresh and authentic!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a favorite spot. Excellent food - from octopus & caprese salad apps to excellent pasta entrees. The zucchini flower stuffed with ricotta cheese app is outstanding. Also have very friendly waitstaff & bartenders. The bar has a great selection of specialty cocktails.

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  6. RyanM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Bad place to go to, bad food, noise level through the roof

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  7. David

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our group didn't do the best job selecting dishes, IMHO, but all of the food was quite good. The Caesar salad was remarkably fresh and light, and all of the dishes were well prepared. The highlight was the salmon which was amazing while the chicken piccata was a bit over-cooked/dry, and the lobster ravioli was good but not remarkable. The service was terrific. With the right dishes ordered, Tony's Di Napoli is a great choice for good Italian food at quite reasonable prices. I will certainly return when in New York City.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Absolutely delicious traditional Italian! House made pasta is perfect texture. The San Marzano tomato sauce on the ricotta ravioli was perfection! Everything we had was delish! Fun atmosphere but def loud in the bar area especially. You have to check in on the side you want to be seated in.

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  9. Haley

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    trattoria never disappoints the food is always amazing as is the service, drinks, etc.

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  10. Fred

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience1
    Too too loud. The cheese and pepper pasta dish was too creamy (this dish is usually served without any sauce). Attentive servers. Wouldn’t return for another meal with all of the local options

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  11. Twilson

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best carbonara ever. Fantastic service. A gem in the North End. Finish with a limoncella.

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  12. FinestDiner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Overpriced pasta that tasted like dining hall food

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  13. KristaG

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My FAVORITE place in the North End! The gnocchi is perfection!

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  14. BarbB

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an amazing meal here! The meatball and ricotta appetizer was excellent!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    If you are wanting a beginner Italian spot in the north end, this is your spot. I’m highly disappointed and would rather go elsewhere. It started with our host, who was very unpleasant. Our waitress rushed us into food and didn’t even offer us cheese for our meals until we asked. Very Americanized and not authentic.

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  16. KatieK

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    The food was not up to north end standard. The chciken park was chewy and Mariana was watery. The bread was served cold on the table.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience2
    Reservation was at 5 sat 10 minutes early got 3 drinks appetizer and 2 entrees. Was done in 40 minutes. Too fast couldn’t enjoy. Then waited 25 minutes for the check.

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  18. JessicaR

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our visit was stellar. Highly recommend!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    I have eaten here several times and while I have always felt rushed service this time was terrible. I came in and the restaurant had several open tables so they were not busy. When I sat down at the bar I ordered my drink app and dinner and I asked the bartender to bring the app then dinner. I had 2 problems here. First, after I ordered the bartender immediately brought over the check (before I even got my food!). What if I wanted to order another drink? 2) my dinner came out right after my app so I had to request it be taken back while I finished my app. I hate being that person but come on. Overall felt very rushed for no reason. Food was good, drinks were good but would not return due to poor service

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Food was ok. Meatballs came raw in center but they sent us new ones that were much better

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and great service. Best pasta I’ve had in a while!

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  22. AnneP

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience1
    We sat in the basement. Zero noise reduction, low ceiling and claustrophobic. The noise level from conversations was almost unbearable. Felt like a tourist trap “churn and burn” place with one of the employees walking the room with an iPad and taking notes about how far along every table was in their dining. Food runners dumped the food and couldn’t care less about picking up appetizer dishes (they were stacked up on every table). Pasta served in frying pans, which was weird. Not going back

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  23. Leslie

    New England

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience1
    After hearing about the history and raves of DePasquales restaurants I was excited to go the the anchor. Greeted by haughty unfriendly hostesses, placed at a table "on the runway" and felt like I was in the middle of a subway stop. I ordered Penne Puttanesca which arrived almost immediately. The dish was slapped together and had very few olives and maybe, maybe one bit of anchovies. So disappointed.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Great food, fine service it is good but typical for the north end

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  25. CMierzwa

    Tokyo

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always TIP always performs! Incredible food and service, Whether it’s a personal or business occasion you can never go wrong!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and an authentic restaurant. It was a nice day so we got to sit by the open window and people watch too.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was okay but seemed to be reheated in a microwave. Was not fresh. Italian pancetta was burnt in the carbonara. Very noisy if you get seating at the parameter street entrance rather than the main dining are. Service was fine. Best place on Hanover for Italian food is hands down Panza.

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  28. LoriD

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal and wonderful service. A bit loud but was no issue, it’s what you get in a North End restaurant.

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  29. LaurynT

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend! Food is fantastic and service is great!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down the best food I have ever eaten in my entire life. Get the porcini ravioli, you will be thankful you did.

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  31. Sarah

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    This is a great restaurant. Great food, great service, and a low key, no fuss atmosphere. I wouldn’t give top marks for ambiance but our food was delicious and we were happy!

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  32. JeffB

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best places to eat in the North End. Great food, service & ambiance. Cannot wait to go back.

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  33. Ehekeofhb

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    The food came out too fast to enjoy a sit down dinner with a friend.

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  34. AndyH

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Good was great, but the service was not. Asked for more bread - never came. Asked for more water. Never came. Asked for more water again - the guy filled two out of four glasses half full and left. In the basement, the restaurant was so loud we could not even have a conversation.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Long wait but amazing food

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  36. EmilyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, ambience, and staff. One of the best restaurants in the north end!

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  37. DinnerTalk

    New England

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Met a friend for an early dinner. Upstairs was bright and airy, host sat us downstairs in the wine cellar. It was darker, and much more quite. Service was outstanding! Friendly and helpful. We shared a fantastic antipasto appetizer (huge, yummy and delicious), the lobster ravioli was AMAZING and the gnocchi which was ok. My friend loved both. We never felt rushed despite a full house and long line of hungry guests waiting outside! Definitely dine here!

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  38. HannaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here for our 5 year anniversary and loved it! It came highly recommended by my sister who is local. I had the ravioli Porcini; I would highly recommend. It’s a ravioli stuffed with mushrooms and truffle sauce. It’d rich but I didn’t struggle to finish it. Our waiter was kind and very attentive. We will definitely visit again!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    I’ve heard great things about this place but unfortunately my food was luke warm and for a truffle ravioli it seemed to lack truffle. Plus they brought out the wrong order. But in the case that I caught them on a bad night, I’d go back again.

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  40. Shan

    New England

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    This was my first experience at Trattoria Il Panino and overall it was okay. It started off okay but as the night went on, our waiter forgot about our table. We were not asked if we wanted grated cheese and it took the waiter about 30 minutes after we finished dinner to grab a box and the check and I had to wave him down to get his attention.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Trattoria Il Panino is rated 4.5 stars by 5251 OpenTable diners.

Trattoria Il Panino does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 206 times today
Google Map for Trattoria Il Panino

280 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Hanover Street

  • Neighborhood

    North End

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm late night Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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