Best Risotto in Boston

2 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Rino's Place
Rino's Place
92/100 (2301 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Asian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fritto Misto
Bolognese
Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese Sauce
Osso Buco
Salad
Lobster Ravioli - Matriciana
Cannelloni
Crab
Rino's Special with Homemade Fusilli
Prosciutto
Scallops
Grilled octopus
Pork Tenderloin
Caprese Salad
Clams
Beer
Arancini
Stuffed Mushrooms
Calamari
Chicken parmigiana
Chicken Wings
Chicken Marsala
Risotto
Fried calamari
Cakes
Salmone Alla Griglia
Mussels
Bruschette
Shrimp Scampi
Calamares
Pesto
Pollo Parmigiana
Noodle
Fish
Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
Shrimp
Pork
Tiramisú
Antipasti
Arancini
Alfredo
Tiramisu
Risotto
Frutti Di Mare
Meatballs
Lobster
Vongole
Octopus
Eggplant
Sit down
Italian
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Mid-range
"I came for my friend birthday as my two favorite foods are Lobster and pasta. I am bringing everyone I know here now as I will be their hero. The..."
Sukreet
"Had a wonderful evening here! It was close to where we were staying and is understated from the outside. Atmosphere is lively and authentic...."
Sheldyn Garnaut
"So when you see a place that has this high a rating you wonder if it's a bit overhyped. It's not - this place is flat out awesome.It's..."
Derek
"First of all, is it worth the wait? NOWe got there at 8pm while visiting Boston and without knowing anything about the restaurant the day before..."
Rodrigo Z.
"When visiting landmark restaurants in major cities, I try my best and temper expectations.  Everything I have heard and read about Rino’s in East..."
Hyrum Romrell
"Heard this place had been on Diners, Drive ins and Dives, but had missed that episode, so on our one night in Boston, we decided to try it. We were..."
J Blabs
"You don't have to fly to Italy to have food as good! This is the real deal done fresh and by lovingly by hand and from scratch! All I can say is i..."
The Phantom Diner
"Handmade pasta? Ofcourse!. What more can I say that the reviews haven't? The food here is great, it's fresh, it'll leave you craving more yet totally..."
StephLynn
"Amazing Food/Atmosphere. Our group had Bruschetta to start, amazing flavors with fresh tomatoes and herbs on really good bread. For entrees we had..."
Texans
"Just stumbled Into this wonderful place. The seafood special was outstanding! Servie was spot on and the portions were HUGE! Try it, you won't be..."
Stashcicle
"Lobster Ravioli to Die For. We went to eat dinner in the evening and found a one-hour wait; gave up and came back the next noon for lunch, when the..."
Warren F. Wade
"Longest wait I've ever had, but well worth it! Not as pricey as I expected which was an added..."
Tina Peterson
"Best in Boston!. If you're looking for an OUT OF THIS WORLD food experience, then get over to Rino's! Tony is genius! Everything is perfect! Get..."
Jeff Sullivan
"Absolutely unreal. Had the arugula salad with shrimp, pumpkin ravioli with brown butter, lobster ravioli, and calamari pasta. Everything was perfect..."
Nom Nom
"We visited that dive because of the show diners drive-inns and dives and we were delighted with the food. We are foodies and this is one of the best..."
Gen
"Going back for sure. Reasonable prices for Boston. Came from Western Mass with my family. My husband had been dying to try this place he had seen on..."
Aro
"Huge portions. Awesome value. Best lamb dish I've ever..."
Mpc1710
"Least kept secret in East Boston. Ok so we live Montreal and admit love to cook, so during the cold winter months, there we were watching the food..."
Kat
"Outrageous. Drove in from Amherst to go here. We got there at about 4 and there was an hour wait. No biggie, go to Kelly's a couple blocks away and..."
Mark Moore
"Favorite Place. I love Rino's just wish I could get there more!! Since the reviews they are jammed packed but worth the wait. I have eaten there for..."
Annemarie
"Perfection. From the moment we walked in the door to his cozy restaurant I felt like in was walking into my Italian grandmothers kitchen. The food..."
Massimo Trotto
"Unbelievable. When you hear a place hyped and overhyped, and showcased on every mass market television food show as the best thing since the Second..."
Frederick
"Entrees live up to the hype. Like many of the reviewers here, I heard about Rino's on DDD and waited several months before a family trip to Boston..."
Steven
"Best Italian food in Boston. We had to wait outside for an hour, in the rain, to get a table, but...the food was outstanding. By far the..."
FoodieCuisine.com
"Wow. This place was talked up by everyone I know who has been there. Few times does a place live upto that kind of hype but damn, this place did. I..."
Dave 'Rusty' Cross
"OFF DA HOOK!. We made a trip to Boston for the sole purpose of dining at Rino's and another restaurant, after we saw them both on different episodes..."
Chris
"This place is absolutely amazing. The lamb chops, lobster ravioli, halibut, and chicken parm are all simply incredible. By far the best meal I've had..."
Hope
"Awesome! Very small, so get there early. They do offer take out. Homemade pasta. Very good. I got shrimp, scallop,& lobster tail with fettucini. I..."
Michelle
"...the best Italian food I have ever had, without question. I could easily see going there once a week to try something new. The menu is huge, the..."
FoodieCuisine.com
"Food-wise, it seems that people travel to East Boston for two reasons: Santarpio's and Rino's Place. They've both been institutions in what is called..."
Gourmet Pigs
"I’m from Texas. Was fortunate enough to get to visit this fine establishment for dinner before I went back home. Bottom line…we don’t have..."
Dobie Garner
"Just go here. Everything you've seen and read are true, legit the BEST pasta I've had in Boston. The food is amazing, service fantastic, ambiance..."
brianlidawg
"Wow! What an intimate eating experience. We had to wait about 20 minutes outside. No reservations are taken. It is worth it. POWER THROUGH. The food..."
JP Masella
"Love love love!!! Always amazing food so much of it, staff is amazing and they have the best atmosphere. You never mind the wait because the food is..."
Jenn LC
"Great place!! Their food is excellent, I went here to celebrate my sister's 75th birthday. The place is small but they were very kind to accommodate..."
Marc Mattson
"Calamari and steamed mussels appetizers were delicious! Pasta was thicker than expected and red sauce wasn’t too tasty - little watery, but overall..."
Madison Imoto
"I really didn't think I would leave a review for this place because it'd just get lost in a sea of great reviews, but I have to. This was maybe the..."
Mary Graham
"Going to Rino's is like going to Nonna's house for Sunday dinner. I feel like I'm family. Outstanding food. If you're looking for haute cuisine, look..."
Mark Volpe
"Exactly my favorite kind of place. Amazing food in very relaxed and friendly setting. My favorite meal in a long..."
joe
"Me and my wife had a fantastic time here. The food phenomenal, the service, fabulous, and the restaurant was..."
John Cintron
"This is the 4th time over the last few years we’ve been able to make it to Rino’s and it is always 100% worth it. This is by far one of our..."
Anita Mendes
"This is a must try if you are in Boston. Everything was perfect. I was a little nervous reading the reviews that we would have to wait a long time to..."
clara gaudreault
"Tiny neighborhood Italian restaurant. Huge portions—biggest I’ve ever had. And because of that, and the high quality food, it’s the best value..."
Licia Pettit
"Went back for dinner to this amazing place!! Authentic Italian food! Home made pasta, Italian beer and/or wine excellent service! All the staff are..."
antonio gamero
"Great food and great experience for us as visitors from out of town. Not only were the staff members welcoming and helpful, but so were the neighbors..."
Robert Oren Eades
"Should you and I both live to a billion, and every other soul on earth perish, I would relish the chance to break bread on the ruins of Rino's,..."
Drinnan Thornton
"We don’t live close so it’s always a special treat when we get to Rino’s. Huge portions of delicious food in a cozy..."
Kara Vautour
"The food was excellent. We traveled all the way from Jacksonville, Florida to try the Lobster Ravioli and it was well worth the flight. We also had..."
Cassondra Satcher-Mitchell
Peregrine
Peregrine
84/100 (298 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Peregrine Steak
Paella Di Alghero
Pappardelle w Braised Chicken
Focaccia Anchovy
Garlic Gulf Shrimp
Frostbite Cocoa
Olive Butter
Reginetti Pomodoro
Pasta
Salad
Smoked Salmon
Pesto
Meatball Sub
Fish
Tomato Salad
Catalan Tomato Bread
Juice
Risotto
Truffle Grilled Cheese
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Fine Dining
"We were staying at the hotel and felt like having a snack at Peregrine. We were waiting for an outdoor table in the backyard. But due to..."
He Wi
"A friend and I popped in unexpectedly after taking a long walk around the esplanade . We wanted to have some small bites and bubbles . The location..."
Shona McMoran
"Excellent ambiance, food, and service are some of the highlights of Peregrine, one of the best restaurants in Beacon Hill and Boston. Peregrine..."
Diego Vargas
"We dined at Peregrine before heading to a show later that night. It was a Friday and the restaurant’s atmosphere was extremely quiet despite being..."
Danielle G
"Located in the lobby of the Whitney hotel, Peregrine is a good place to enjoy Italian food in a laid-back lounge atmosphere. We recently came in for..."
Jea Kim
"We came in late with a party of six and the staff and kitchen accommodated us so warmly! The restaurant is beautiful and the Christmas trees in the..."
Corin Pilo
"Tried every brunch plate and everything was great! Best French toast I've ever..."
Adamme Kearney
"Beautiful spot. Intimate bar. Nice staff. Good food. I ate lunch at the bar. Alison was my bartender and she was terrific. She was helpful,..."
Paul Vetrano
"Delicious food, great service, and beautiful ambiance and hotel decor! Our server was excellent, and the food arrived very quickly after we ordered...."
Amy Chen
"Peregrine is a charming restaurant tucked away in Back Bay, on the ground floor of the Whitney Hotel. As befits a restaurant situated inside one of..."
CN N
"This place was so charming! It had a very relaxed and comfortable vibe, and the staff were all SO friendly. We had Altamir (shoutout to the best..."
Colleen Raab
"Came here for a business lunch- which it had the perfect ambiance for. Situated in the lobby of the Whitney hotel, it’s relatively small spot with..."
Max P
"We love Juliet in Somerville, so we were excited to try their sister restaurant, Peregrine. To start we had focaccia with anchovy and it was..."
Kelly Evans
"A delightful restaurant with a serene courtyard in the middle of the bustling MGH area. We had dinner on Sunday and ordered the tomato bread, garlic..."
Noga Manela
"We went to Peregrine on the first day of their soft opening. It’s located in the newly opened The Whitney Hotel. We did expect a little of chaos..."
Belle T
"My girlfriend and I came here for Sunday brunch and had a great experience. I had the truffle grilled cheese - easily the best grilled cheese..."
Luke Hartnett