AAA Inspection Details
Overall Score: 2.2
Noteworthy by meeting the industry-leading standards of AAA inspections.
Food
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1.9
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1.6
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I once waited in zero degree temps for 40 minutes, just to get a taste of their squid ink pasta and linguine with clam sauce...it's that good here.
AAA Inspector Notes
Classic. This landmark restaurant has been serving Sicilian-style seafood and pasta specialties since 1973. Garlic lovers will really enjoy their signature black squid-ink pasta with ground squid sautéed with a heaping of garlic and oil. Another popular favorite, the ‘lobster fra diavolo’ is simmered in a spicy shellfish tomato sauce with clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari. Most pasta dishes are served in the skillets they're cooked in. This North End institution, only has 20 seats so expect a line outside to get in during the lunch and dinner rush. Inside, this tiny restaurant doesn't have much aesthetic appeal other than the ability to watch the chef in action from the open kitchen. Tables are pushed close together and therefore you most likely will up sharing a communal table with other patrons, so be ready to mingle.
Price(s)
$28-$67, cash only
Location
323 Hanover St 02113. Station: Haymarket
Parking
street only.
More Information
Casual Dining. Lunch and dinner served. Beer & wine.
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Hotel Name
1234 Street Address City, State 00000
AAA Inspector Rating
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