Monica's Trattoria

4.6 (1994)

$31 to $50

Italian

67 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113

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Monica's Trattoria

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

North End

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Monica's Trattoria is a true hidden gem, located in the heart of Boston's Historical North End. At the corner of Prince and Salem Street, you will find this cozy candlelit dining room with a full-bar, beautiful brick walls, and a modern twist. Enjoy authentic Italian style cooking featuring our fresh homemade pastas or stop by the bar & sip on our signature Espresso Martini. As the brothers say, "If you are what you eat, only eat delicious."

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–21:00
Phone number
(617) 720-5472
Website
https://monicastrattoriaboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
67 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113
Area
North End
Cross street
Salem
Parking Details
Area Garage Parking: Commercial St., Cooper St., Causeway St.
Public transport
HaymarketNorth Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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getintomymouth
🇮🇹Rooted in Italian tradition and shaped by generations of care, Monica’s Mercato is where timeless flavors endure. Each bite carries the warmth of family, the discipline of craft, and the unmistakable character of Boston’s North End. We love their wonderful Italian subs like Classic Italian and Chicken Cutlet. 📍Monica’s Mercato #italianfood #italian #italiansub #bostonfood #boston
alexissokson
Pleased to share that @monicasmercato is my new post (long) run tradition! I have since tried the Meatball sub and it was also excellent, but the chicken parm is still my fav Food: ★★★★★ Price: $10–20 (most of the subs are $19/$20) #boston #bostonfood #food #foodreview #foodie #foodies #bostonfoodie #bostonfoodies
socaliboba
monica’s is where it’s at! i first went to this place in the north end back in 2022 and have been thinking about it ever since. now i can get it whenever i want😋 our order: 1. Italian (our personal fav) 2. Italian Sausage Special #monicasmercato #sandwich #bostonfoodies #bostoneats #bostonsandwich #italian #sausage #italiansandwich #socaliboba

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Antipasto Affettato
Elegant assortment of Italian meats & cheeses
Bruschetta Burrata
Grilled Monica's bread topped with roasted tomato, sautéed baby spinach & fresh imported burrata
Involtini di Formaggio
Baked provolone wrapped in thinly sliced prosciutto with roasted red peppers
Polpette di Manzo
Beef meatballs in a San Marzano tomato sauce topped with fresh ricotta cheese & basil
Cozze al Vino Bianco
Spanish onion, mussels, garlic, parsley, crushed peppercini & white wine

Insalata

Caprese
Imported Buffalo Mozzarella, heirloom tomato, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar glaze
Insalata alla Cesare
Romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, rustic bread croutons & homemade caesar dressing

Entree

Parmigiana alla Vodka
Breaded chicken cutlet in a spicy pink vodka sauce, topped with fresh & smoked mozzarella over homemade penne
Scampi alla Fungi
Sautéed shrimp, shiitake & cremini mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, white wine & splash of fresh cream over homemade fettuccine
Cotoletta di Pollo
Monica's famous chicken cutlet served with truffle fries tossed in parmesan cheese
Ravioli alla Sorrentina
Baked homemade four cheese stuffed ravioli in a San Marzano tomato basil sauce with fresh buffalo mozzarella
Bistecca Alfredo
Grilled Monica‘s steak tips served over homemade fettuccine with fresh cream, butter & parmesan sauce
Fusilli alla Pesto
Homemade fusilli with a classic Italian basil pesto & a splash of cream
Cozze con Spaghetti
New England mussels in a San Marzano tomato sauce with white wine, garlic & parsley over homemade spaghetti
Spaghetti alla Vongole
Little neck clams in a white wine sauce with fresh parsley, garlic & extra virgin olive oil over homemade spaghetti
Salsiccia Toscana
A slow cooked savory Italian sausage, Roma plum tomato, bell pepper, onion & fresh basil sauce over homemade potato gnocchi
Pappardelle Bolognese
Wide ribbon pasta in a meat ragú, bolgona style, topped with fresh ricotta cheese
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Homemade spaghetti, Italian pancetta (cooked ham), egg & Romano cheese
Pasta alla Rapini
Homemade pasta shells, shrimp, garlic, olive oil & broccoli rabe

Reviews

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4.6

(1994)

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Monica's Trattoria offers a delightful Italian dining experience in the North End. Guests rave about the "absolutely incredible food" and "excellent service." The restaurant is praised for its "delicious homemade Italian" dishes and standout items like the "best espresso martini." While some find the atmosphere lively, others appreciate its romantic charm.

1,994 Reviews

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Jessica
Greater Boston23 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it Would definitely come back Food and service were amazing.
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Ciarra
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely time celebrating our friends birthday with a dinner at Monica’s! The ambience was cozy, and the food was delicious and perfectly portioned. We got both mocktails and cocktails, and all of them were very tasty! It was also nice that they were able to accommodate our large group of eight people! We look forward to coming back!
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Alice
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best Italian food I've tasted outside of Italy. From the salad to the bread to the main courses, outstanding!
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Angelo Gold
Tampa / Central Florida West14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again the restaurant food and service was awesome! I would highly recommend Monica’s Trattoria!
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Amy Gold
Greater Boston32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We brought 2 friends to Monica’s for dinner last Saturday and everything was absolutely perfect!! The restaurant was busy but we got seated right on time and our server Norma was friendly and helped us make decisions about what to order. The food was delicious and came to the table hot and perfectly seasoned. We had the meatballs as aa a shared appetizer and loved them! For entrees, we had chicken parm, veal parm, chicken Milanese (the chef accommodated our request for chicken instead of veal!) and one of the evening’s specials: homemade sweet potato gnocchi with broccoli rabe and sausage. We loved all of the dishes but the gnocchi was the standout! We had such fun evening and had met in the bar ahead of our reservation and enjoyed the espresso martinis that Matt made for us. We will definitely be back!! Monica’s exceeded all of our expectations!!!
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Sean
Greater Boston3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
They used to have the best steak tips and Alfredo and they completely changed it for some reason 😭 This used to be my favorite meal of all time and now they don’t marinade the steak tips and put ketchup on them. The Alfredo used to be perfectly thin and creamy, now it’s thick and feels like you ate a brick. It’s devastating to be honest because this was our favorite restaurant of all time and now I think we will probably never go back.
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Tom
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bistecca alfredo was great. Overall good service.
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Robert
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review
2.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Not enough pasta portion. Chicken cutlet was burnt on edges
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Pat
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic and delish as usual. Look forward to our visit each year
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pam
Greater Boston15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious dinner in a quaint setting Great service. Staff caring and efficient. Would surely return!!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–21:00
Phone number
(617) 720-5472
Website
https://monicastrattoriaboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
67 Prince St, Boston, MA 02113
Area
North End
Cross street
Salem
Parking Details
Area Garage Parking: Commercial St., Cooper St., Causeway St.
Public transport
HaymarketNorth Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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FAQs

Friday evenings are a great pick, guests report a quieter early dinner around 5 pm that later becomes lively, offering a relaxed-to-fun night out in the North End.

Portions tend to be generous, several guests describe the meals as filling, with some diners noting they took half their plates home.

Yes, Monica's Trattoria is well suited to date night, thanks to its cozy, candlelit dining room, intimate atmosphere, and multiple guests recommending it for couples.

Yes, Monica's is welcoming to families: reviewers mention children enjoying the pasta and ravioli, and a school group was hosted with bread, fries and complimentary ice cream.

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Monica's Trattoria

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

North End

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Monica's Trattoria

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Monica's Trattoria

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Antipasti

Antipasto Affettato

Bruschetta Burrata

Involtini di Formaggio

Polpette di Manzo

Cozze al Vino Bianco

Insalata

Caprese

Insalata alla Cesare

Entree

Parmigiana alla Vodka

Scampi alla Fungi

Cotoletta di Pollo

Ravioli alla Sorrentina

Bistecca Alfredo

Fusilli alla Pesto

Cozze con Spaghetti

Spaghetti alla Vongole

Salsiccia Toscana

Pappardelle Bolognese

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Pasta alla Rapini

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