Bricco is Boston's Best (at least in my eyes)! Our first time here and wow were we impressed. The North End has so many Italian restaurants to choose from but Bricco definitely stands out for sure. They are one of the first restaurants you see when walking down Hanover Street (from Faneuil Hall), they have a gorgeous bar (some spots do not have one at all), they have friendly staff, especially the bartender we had, a spectacular and premier wine menu for both BTG and bottle and incredible Italian food that makes you want seconds. Bricco is just one of the many restaurants that this restaurant group owns. They also own Assaggio, Aqua Pazza, and Quattro, to name a few. We only shared the meatballs since we weren't all that hungry and they were delicious. I had a few glasses of their Montepulciano which was fantastic and super smooth. We shared their award-winning Espresso Martini for dessert. Bricco should be on your "restaurant bucket list" as your next date night spot for sure. I also would recommend reservations, especially on the weekends. Or you can always eat at the bar too if they have room. Cheers to Italian food in the North End!

This is an espresso martini only review, because that is why I come here. I travel to Boston for work on occasion. There are many places I like to stop for a meal but only one that I come to for an espresso martini - right here. It is actually made with espresso (you would be surprised to see what some other places do) and offers killer flavor. We prefer to go straight to a corner of the bar and make our order. It comes quickly, and then we get to just sip and relax. Sure sometimes there is a bit of hustle and bustle but nothing gets in the way of espresso martini nirvana. The menu says the martini is famous. I do not know if that is true but it should be!

We had dinner on a crowded Thursday night. Downstairs was noisy but fortunately we were seated upstairs where it was very comfortable to converse. Service was impeccable. I asked our waiter for a wine recommendation. His choice was inspired -- and the least expensive wine on the menu! I might have been happy with the wine, bread, and dippings, but also had the zucchini flowers and pappardelle al cinghiale pasta -- wild boar with mushrooms. Out of this world. One of the best dining experiences I have ever had.

Our server Wolmar Coelin was very attentive and polite. He described every course in detail. The meal was superb. We left your restaurant satisfied. We will return again when are in the Boston area.

Our first time in Boston and we picked one of the best Italian places right off the first shot! We walked up to Bricco, not knowing what to expect and we left and felt like we experienced a little bit of Italy here in the Northeast! . When you walk in, they will serve you bread at your table with three types of dipping sauces. It looks great in the picture, but the bread was a little dry for my tastes. We didn't get the caprice salad which was phenomenal and colorful and looked great. Well presented! We then the ravioli with beef that was absolutely flavorful, and the sauce was outstanding! Great place to visit when you're exploring the north end in Boston

Excellent service, we love coming here because of the 10000 service that the waiter Wolmar always offers us. Good food, good drinks, this is the right place to visit.

Bricco is located in the heart of the North End (aka close to all the cannolis and dessert places). We had reservations so we were seated quickly. Our server, Gonsalvo, was incredibly attentive and made wonderful recommendations. We ordered the meatballs, some truffle/beef/veal pasta special dish, and the gnocchetti. SO GOOD. The portion sizes were perfect, the pasta itself had a nice chew, and we left feeling full but not painfully full. The restaurant was cozy but not claustrophobic. It was a little too dark to see the interior design but the ambiance was there. OH. We were also there celebrating our birthdays and Gonsalvo got us a birthday dessert with limoncello shots, which were honestly the cherry on top of a most wonderful dinner. Thank you so much for having us!!

Bricco is a great Italian restaurant. The taste of the food was amazing and the service was friendly and attentive. We were in Boston for a night and were looking for a good meal. A local recommended Bricco as one of their favorite go to spots. The restaurant was full, but we were able to get a couple of seats at the bar. The bartender was friendly and gave good service. The food was incredible. -- We started with bread, garlic, pesto and seasonings (10/10). -- For appetizer, we had CAB Dry Aged Beef Carpaccio with arugula, parmigiano and truffle essence (8/10). -- For the meal, we had another appetizer - Octopus which was dry roasted with ginger & jalapeño crust and served with purple potato and string bean salad. This was amazing (10/10). -- For dessert we had a Deconstructed Tiramisú. Very good (9/10). I highly recommend Bricco. Fantastic food.

My Valentine's evening at Bricco was nothing short of delightful. The restaurant was buzzing with energy, creating a lively and romantic atmosphere. We kicked off the night with an espresso martini and a chocolate martini; the former lived up to its hype, and the latter evoked nostalgic sensory memories of sipping chocolate milk as kids. For starters, we indulged in the zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta cheese, a beautifully presented dish that stood out as my favorite of the night. The combination of flavors was exquisite, making it a true highlight. The insalata mista with passion fruit purée served as our second starter, offering a refreshing and delicious palate cleanser. Moving on to the main courses, the braised beef short ribs with polenta stole the show. The tenderness of the ribs and the richness of the polenta created an outstanding dish. As a second main, we opted for the Pappardelle al Cinghiale, a pasta and wild boar dish. While delicious, it leaned towards being overly meaty, and I anticipated a more pasta-centric focus, especially given its place in the artisanal pasta section. Throughout the evening, the service was exceptional, adding to the overall positive experience. Bricco provided the perfect setting for a fantastic Valentine's date, with a wonderful ambiance, delicious food, and impeccable service. Highly recommended for a special occasion or a memorable dining experience.

Don't get me wrong-- I DO love the food here. We ordered the burrata and meatballs to start, and the pappardelle al cinghiale (wild boar braised in red wine with mushrooms) and the tortelli pumpkin as mains, and we loved every dish. Oh, and the espresso martinis were *chef's kiss* However, the wait was ridiculous. We had a reservation and got seated and introduced by the server right away, but we did not see the server for another hour thereafter... which is weird because the place is kind of small (but it was also cramped). And they are so quick to turn the tables over once they check out lol.