Decided to check this place out based on the reviews. Well it did not disappoint. We were able to snag a parking spot a block away and were shocked to get a table since the place is cozy. Maybe because it was late on a Sunday evening. Great menu choices and all the food was delicious and generously portioned and executed. Highly recommend and Olga was delightful and provided great service!
Alright, if you want some of the best Italian food, you gotta stop by here. Place gets packed in the evening so make sure to snag your spot early. Every single dish was fantastic. Portions were large - had enough for breakfast on our train ride.
Great little spot near Boston College. We stopped by based on the reviews and it lived up to our expectations. The food was exceptional and true Italian cuisine. Chris was our waiter and he was top notch. It has been a while since we have had a waiter that truly cares about your dining experience. Would highly suggest to anyone in the area and ask for Chris’ recommendations on the menu! I had the veal chop with risotto
Small and loud place - just like in Bella Italia. As a European always hard to find authentic tasting European cuisines in the US. This place did not disappoint. Felt more like a neighborhood place than the more touristy ones in the North End.
The food was very well prepared with fresh ingredients. Both the Minestrone and the Seafood Linguine were great.
Service overall was very attentive albeit a bit slow on the water refills which isn’t a big deal.
Overall definitely will be back once in Boston the next time.
It's a cozy little place, but we loved every bite of all the dishes we ordered. Bruschetta was simple but filled with olive oil. Gnocchi spezzatino was so creamy and melting in the mouth. Seafood Fra Diavolo had an abundance of calamari, museles, shrimp, and clams, and it tested like heaven. Everything was creamy, delicious, and unforgettable!
I absolutely love this place!! The appetizers and entrees are always generous on portions. The prices are great and the flavors are wonderful!! This is one of my favorite places to go when we are in Boston. This time service was meh and the bread was stale (sat outside of the warmer to long maybe) but it’s all over looked because the food it that good!
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Went in here on a Friday night waited about 5 minutes to get seated. Was pleasantly surprised.
Got the chicken parm, salmon on a bed of Alfredo pasta and the calamari.
Chicken parm: Huge portion. Perfect for two. Good amount of cheese, lots of sauce and a good amount of pasta on the side. I like my cutlet a little more crispier, but with the sauce that’s tough. Overall a good parm.
Salmon with the Alfredo pasta: Presentation was incredible, Alfredo pasta was rlly rlly good. In my book, flavor was a 9/10. Salmon was a little dry, would’ve preferred to have it a little more juicier. But with a busy night and people out the door. It happens.
Calamari: Great appetizers, wouldn’t say Calamari is their strongest. Came out cold the first time, sent it back and there was no worries at all. Came back pipin hot. Waitress was a cutie with the way she handled it. Like I said with a busy night, it happens. All about the way the staff handles it!
Staff were awesome, every one of them had great energy. Great opinions. Hostess was a sweetie.
Come here a little earlier if you’re 6 or less. They only do reservations for 6 or more. Everything is very reasonable priced as well.
Very interested to try more of there dishes.
If I could give this 100 stars, I would. Food was delicious, service was top notch, and the pricing was so affordable. We left fat and happy !
My favorite Italian restaurant in the Boston area, and it's not even in the North End! You will find very comforting dishes with generous portions, though it is hard to not finish them, they taste that good. Service is great too.
Very very good food I ordered a pasta and it was real good !! The 4 stars are just because they could rearrange the place to make it look nicer ! The prices are really good as well but if it’s your first time and you come in you can get the feeling it won’t be good ! But it actually is real good hope they can make it more appealing
I grew up in a historically Italian neighborhood, and my grandfather was a north end resident for 92 years, I can say this is some of the best Italian food you can find, and I would put it against any North End Italian Restaurant. Carlo's is extremely small and intimate, which is nice for a good date spot. Their bread and oil taste so fresh, everything tastes like it is made with love. The portions are extremely generous that you will get multiple meals out of dinner. The prices are extremely reasonable considering the amount of food you get. I keep recommending Carlo's as one of the best Italian (my opinion the best) restaurant in Boston and folks end up loving it.
The best Italian in Allston! Service is fantastic the guys here are so nice. Delicious pasta and the best, creamiest pesto. Portions are gigantic. Wine pours are generous.
Carlo’s was great. Cramped and crowded, but excellent food and service! Worth the wait and the noise! 👍🏻
What a jewel of a jewel of a restaurant! Don't let the earthy atmosphere turn you off because the food was outrageously delicious! The portions were beyond generous. We were visiting our granddaughters at Boston College and we went for dinner. If we lived local we would definitely return.
The Food! Fresh, homemade Italian! This small jewel is a place to go. Nice size portions, the flavors are unique, and the meats cooked to perfection. The tortellini melted in your mouth. The eggplant appetizer was a great start. The service was light and casual but outstanding. Highly recommend!
HUGE portions and great pricing! Definitely check this place out. Chicken Parm is amazing
Honestly, it was the best Italian food that I've ever had. You can tell everything is homemade. The service was great, and so was the food. Highly recommend the Toscana- chicken stuffed with prosciutto and spinach, lightly egg-fried with a rich white wine sauce.
Prices were more than reasonable.
The staff is 5 stars. The property is old. The Food is realistically a 3 for Italian. I’m worried that this restaurant will be swolloded by Asian cuisine.
A gem in the neighborhood... I have been coming to Carlo’s for the past 3 years. I enjoy eating here! The chicken saltimbocca is my absolute favorite (therefore I highly recommend it). The waitstaff is friendly and personable, and the food is delicious and served in a timely manner. If you are in the area, give Carlo’s a try! :)
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