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Food - Isabella, Boston, MA

Isabella

4.6 (1119)
$31 to $50
Italian
2 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113-2409

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Isabella

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
North End

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
We are open every day,on freedom trail,next to Paul Revere house.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chris
  • Catering
    We do catering
  • Private party facilities
    We do private events for large parties,for details you can call the restaurant
  • Area
    North End
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Isabella.

4.6

4.6
(1119)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Isabella in the North End is a charming, intimate Italian restaurant praised for "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about "wonderful dining experiences" and the "superb" dishes, including standout pasta and seafood options. The atmosphere is cozy, with attentive staff making it a "hidden gem" worth returning to.
1,119 Reviews
  1. John

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Martin was an excellent waiter!

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  2. DG Gold

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The stalwart of North End. If you want a good meal, that honors traditional Italian cooking, this is your place. Been coming for years.

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  3. Denise

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent along with the service. Nice quiet meal in a busy part of town.

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  4. Brett

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My new favorite in the North End…fantastic food. Excellent service. Definitely throwing this one into my regular rotation when in town!!!

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  5. erin

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience, Isabella’s never disappoints!

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  6. Michael

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant. Good service was excellent. Great value

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  7. Gail

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Excellent staff, gracious service and outstanding food. The place is very small and noise level was as expected in such a small place. But a very enjoyable meal was had my all of us. THANK YOU!

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  8. Brett

    Minneapolis - St. Paul9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good but not great or outstanding. Also, the tables were very close together

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  9. michael

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s was awesome from start to finish. Great service, great food, can’t wait to go back.

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  10. Patti

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visiting from Florida and wanted a nice authentic Italian dinner before returning home. Absolutely excellent meal! Best marinara sauce I’ve ever had!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chris
  • Catering
    We do catering
  • Private party facilities
    We do private events for large parties,for details you can call the restaurant
  • Area
    North End
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Sunday afternoons are a popular time at Isabella, expect an active, after‑church crowd and plan to reserve ahead.

Isabella feels like a cozy, old‑school North End trattoria, a small, intimate dining room with tables close together, a visible wine wall, warm service, and a lively buzz when full.

Yes, families are welcomed; reviewers describe dining with children and note staff accommodating kids with kid-sized pasta and family-friendly service.

Guests regularly describe portions as generous, several reviewers mention leaving with leftovers or taking food home the next day.

Yes, Isabella’s small, cozy North End dining room and multiple anniversary and Valentine’s visits make it a lovely spot for a romantic evening.

Early in the evening, arriving for an early dinner or in the late-afternoon often means you’ll be seated promptly and enjoy a calmer meal; typical dinner hours can fill up, so many guests prefer earlier seatings.

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Isabella

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
North End

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
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