Cafe Amaro

Name: Cafe Amaro
Address: 319 Hanover St, Boston, MA, United States, 02113
Telephone: (857) 317-2871
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

65 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Top tags:

At Cafe Amaro we specialize in making Italian brick-oven pizza in Boston's North End. Be seated outdoors, or in our intimate, relaxed indoor dining room, with tall open windows facing Hanover St. Start off with select cocktails, beer, or fine wine. Enjoy a few small plates with friends while choosing the perfect pizza for you! Finish your stay with an amaro, limoncello, or North Ends favorite, an Espresso Martini, made with home-made cold brew espresso. We're looking forward to having you!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(857) 317-2871
Website
http://www.cafeAmaroboston.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
319 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
Neighbourhood
North End
Parking Details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

Popular dishes

AranciniUS$14.00
Classic Beef Ragu filling
Caesar SaladUS$13.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons, house Caesar dressing
BurrataUS$14.00
With Parma Prosciutto & extra virgin olive oil
AntipastoUS$17.00
Imported Italian cheeses & cured meats
Calamari FrittiUS$17.00
Fried Calamari, Arugula leaves, Cherry Tomatoes, & Marinara
MeatballsUS$14.00
Homemade meatballs & tomato basil sauce
CapreseUS$13.00
Buffalo Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Arugula SaladUS$13.00
Artichokes, Fresh Tomatoes, Olio lemon dressing

Brick Oven Pizza

Pizza

MargheritaUS$14.00
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin
Prosciutto & FigUS$16.00
with gorgonzola & arugula
PiccanteUS$16.00
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, hot salami & hot nduja
Broccoli RabeUS$16.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Broccoli Rabe & Hot Salami
Pizza BiancaUS$16.00
Prosciutto, Caramelized Onions, light cream sauce
Artichoke & MortadellaUS$16.00
Tomato Mozzarella, artichoke, Mortadella
Veggie PizzaUS$16.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Bell Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Olives
Prosciutto & FunghiUS$16.00
Tomato, Fresh Shredded Mozzarella, Mushrooms

Vino

Vino Rosso

2019 Schiava - 2019 Cembra, TrentinoUS$10.00
2018 Barbera dAsti - Vietti "Tre Vigne" PiemonteUS$14.00
2016 Primativo - Alibrianza 'Quattro Venti', SalentoUS$12.00
2016 Valpolicella Ripasso - Soraighe, VenetoUS$13.00
2017 Chianti - Alta Classe, ToscanaUS$12.00
2016 Montecucco Sangiovese - Basile "Cartacanta", ToscanaUS$12.00
2011 Aglianico - Masseria Frarrasi "Kapnios", ToscanaUS$60.00
2018 Nebbiolo - La Kiuva, Valle d'AostaUS$65.00
2017 Sangiovese - Pian delle Querci "Rosso di Montalcino", ToscanaUS$55.00
2017 Langhe Nebbiolo - Natale Verga "Heredis", PiemonteUS$55.00
2015 Barbera - Calatroni "Sangue di Giuda dell'Oltrepo", LombardiaUS$42.00

Vino Biancho

2017 Pinot Grigio - Corte Pitora, VenetoUS$11.00
2019 Grillo / Viognier - Santa Tresa "Rina Ianca", Terri SicilianeUS$12.00
2019 Pinot Grigio - Cantina La-Vis, TrentinoUS$9.00
2015 Chardonnay - Corte Pitora, VenetoUS$11.00
2017 Falanghina - Masseria Frattasi, CampaniaUS$11.00
2016 Sauvignon Blanc - Masseria Frattasi "SVG 920", CampaniaUS$9.00

Vino Rosato e Frizzante

2019 Rose - La Spinetta "Di Casanova", ToscanaUS$12.00
Mionetto ProseccoUS$9.00
N.V Prosecco - "22" TesiniUS$12.00
Lambrusco - Medici Quercioli SeccoUS$10.00

Cocktails

Espresso MartiniUS$15.00
NegroniUS$15.00
Aperol SpritzUS$14.00
- PitcherUS$40.00
Campari SodaUS$11.00
Strawberry Rosè SangriaUS$14.00
- PitcherUS$40.00
Limoncello SpritzUS$13.00
Cucumber GimletUS$15.00

What 65 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
Neighbourhood gem

65 Reviews

RF
RosemarieF
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience2
Small and simple. Pizza was good. Other items average. Very casual.
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JulieW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was very kind and helpful. Truly wanted us to have a good experience. Food was good and drinks were great! Would recommend 100% to my friends.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If I could give it more stars—-I would!!! 1000% recommended this place!
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MarieM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
We had an outstanding meal! Truly delicious and excellent service. The atmosphere is casual and not particularly conducive to fine dining as the front opens right onto Hanover St and the crowds out there can be distracting. If you don't mind the tiny tables and noise from the street, you will have a wonderful meal!
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Amanda
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Controversial opinion but they have the best espresso martini in the north end. Try it and get back to me
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AverageEater
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall2food4service4ambience1
Walking in the first thing you realize how small the restaurant actually is, the second thing you noticed is how many tables they are trying to squeeze in there
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks were very good! Amaro flight was fun, since we’ve never seen that before.
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AndreaR
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely amazing. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
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AndrewL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place hole in the wall! Everything is great!
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DJMXX
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved everything about Cafe Amaro for our family dinner. The 6 of us started with drinks (espresso martinis and aperol spritzes, which were perfect, limoncello spritz was a bit bitter - acquired taste!) and 3 apps (calamari fritti, polpette - meatballs and arancini). We then split 3 pizzas (Margarita, pepperoni and prosciutto w/fig jam and arugula) and 3 entrees (chicken parmigiana, gnocchi and rigatoni bolognese). We ended with a tiramisu and a hot dessert calzone (huge, btw). We’d order all of it again in a heartbeat! The service and ambiance were great. It felt like we were in the home of a friend who is a really good cook! Only 10 small tables and right across the street from Mike’s so we could watch their line ebb and flow throughout the night! Can’t wait to go back and try the Amaro sampler next time!
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SammyG
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small, intimate, and great food all the while watching the buzz of Hanover Street.
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Dun4rd
Charlotte
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a cosy, intimate bistro with great food and exceptional service. A great place to stop for a cocktail or have a bite. Highly recommended.
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ThomasY
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Everything was great from customer service to the tasty food. Portions were on the smaller side, but still fair with the price.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to Cafe Amaro on a recommendation from a friend. It was fantastic. We had the Margherita pizza and the linguini. The food was the best we had during our trip. Highly recommend this place!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Tiny restaurant with quick and kind service with excellent food. They run a tight ship while making it feel cozy, homey, and intimate.
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Alic3C
San Diego
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Quiet, small restaurant with delicious food! Order a bottle of wine and enjoy a pasta dish and a pizza. It was all delicious!
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DebC
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Cafe Amaro. Our server was outstanding. He was efficient and did not rush us at all, which we appreciated. The restaurant is small and is quiet compared to other eateries in the North End. We had the meatball and Caesar salad appetizers followed by the prosciutto and mushroom pizza. They were all fantastic! Try the limoncello spritzer-refreshing and quite good. If you are looking for a quiet casual intimate experience with good food this is it.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance - very cozy and the pizza was delicious!! One of the best espresso martinis in the north end as well.
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Adelaide
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was great. When we walked in I told them that we had a reservation. The
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DanM
Greater Boston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gracious and fun hosts. Beverage selection was outstanding and food was great especially the pizza.
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PattyS
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pizza was amazing. An unexpected find just by searching last min on OT for a place to dine w family and friends before we returned home from the holidays. Great pick
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Laura
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great cute date night place to get drinks. Smaller crowd which is nice. Great for getting drinks with the girls.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Cancun
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was wonderful and the food was delicious! Highly recommend
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KimO
Greater Boston
131 reviews
vip
4.0
131 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Pizza fresh, fast and delicious. Selection limited. Wish there was an option to “create your own combo “. Caesar salad fresh but unremarkable.
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LeslieD
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Small, quaint, great service - a little gem in the North End!
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AbbyR
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The fig and prosciutto pizza is amazing!!!
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Merrick
Greater Boston
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
We had a 6PM reservation on Saturday night. Hanover Streer was extremely noisy, jammed with people walking along sidewalk next to your table. This is a problem for all of the cafes along Hanover St. Imagine trying to have a pizza with honking cars and mototcycles behind you (we ate outside on asphalt street, people constaantly bumping into our table and the noise level is not to be belived - NO AMBIANCE, but tuat is an issue for all cafes on this super busy and loud street. We all thought that Hanover Street should be, at least at the head end, should be turned into a pedestrian street, bricked up and only emergency vehicles be alowed in. This would immensely improve the attractivness of Hanover St, make it more people friendly and fun place to be. Cafe Amoro is a nice pizza eatery and the service was good. Vut the noise was overwhelming and made our experience miserable. I would like the neighborhood association wouild contact the ciry leadership and negotiate to transfrorm Hanover into a pedestrian mall... Merrick
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AJJJ
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience3
Food was good, but the service felt like they were really busy even though they didn’t seem to actually be that busy. Server seemed really exhausted and fed up with everyone – maybe she worked a long shift. Took a while to get our food and had to remind them about our pizza. Pretty small menu (just apps and pizza) but the food was good.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, cocktails, and staff was outstanding!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Berlin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Good food, nice atmosphere, friendly staff
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed dinner. The blanka pizza was fantastic
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MonicaO
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Good pizza and staff was friendly
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HeatherB
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great service, excellent people watching, right across the street from Mike's cannoli. Best burrata I've had in a long time. Make a reservation.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
We booked at Scopa because the picture on Open Table had a variety of Italian food, such as pasta, soup, etc. We were disappointed to find out they changed their menu after Covid to appetizers, pizza, and drinks only. Although we were disappointed we decided to give the pizza a try. We asked out server how big the pizzas were and he said individual size, so we each ordered our own. We could have shred one pizza. They were big pizzas - like 12”. I left half of mine because it was just too big. I suggest sharing and appetizer and a pizza for 2-3 people. The service was good and the ambience even better. Neighborhood has a fun energy. We ate outside on the patio. The inside is small.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience1
Food is just ok. They don’t provide pasta anymore. So sad…
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SusanC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food is amazing.. they need a/c everytime we eat there it is soooo hot..
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Brently
Pittsburgh
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We got to sit in the window seats and watch the world walk by, as well as the line increase during Mike’s Pastry. The food was delicious .. we shared two appetizers and a pizza with a spritz each. It was a great midday light lunch stop on our vacation.
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NESEADiner
Seattle
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We enjoyed the appetizers and wood oven fired pizza! Everything was fresh and delicious. Our server was attentive and provided excellent service. The restaurant is cozy which I feel a positive. The noise level creeps up depending on the other diners. Would recommend this restaurant- reservations required
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HollyK
Naples
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate here the night before we ran the Boston Marathon, everything was fantastic and the staff was very accommodating for our large group.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great brick oven pizza with a few nice apps. Small and intimate setting with friendly service.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Cafe Amaro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 317-2871.

Cafe Amaro is rated 4.7 stars by 65 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

319 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Neighbourhood
North End
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://www.cafeAmaroboston.com/
Phone number
(857) 317-2871

Cafe Amaro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Farmers Pizza

Veggie Pizza

Pizza Bianca

To Start

AranciniUS$14.00

Caesar SaladUS$13.00

BurrataUS$14.00

AntipastoUS$17.00

Calamari FrittiUS$17.00

MeatballsUS$14.00

CapreseUS$13.00

Arugula SaladUS$13.00

Brick Oven Pizza

Pizza

MargheritaUS$14.00

Prosciutto & FigUS$16.00

PiccanteUS$16.00

Broccoli RabeUS$16.00

Pizza BiancaUS$16.00

Artichoke & MortadellaUS$16.00

Veggie PizzaUS$16.00

Prosciutto & FunghiUS$16.00

Vino

Vino Rosso

2019 Schiava - 2019 Cembra, TrentinoUS$10.00

2018 Barbera dAsti - Vietti "Tre Vigne" PiemonteUS$14.00

2016 Primativo - Alibrianza 'Quattro Venti', SalentoUS$12.00

2016 Valpolicella Ripasso - Soraighe, VenetoUS$13.00

2017 Chianti - Alta Classe, ToscanaUS$12.00

2016 Montecucco Sangiovese - Basile "Cartacanta", ToscanaUS$12.00

2011 Aglianico - Masseria Frarrasi "Kapnios", ToscanaUS$60.00

2018 Nebbiolo - La Kiuva, Valle d'AostaUS$65.00

2017 Sangiovese - Pian delle Querci "Rosso di Montalcino", ToscanaUS$55.00

2017 Langhe Nebbiolo - Natale Verga "Heredis", PiemonteUS$55.00

2015 Barbera - Calatroni "Sangue di Giuda dell'Oltrepo", LombardiaUS$42.00

Vino Biancho

2017 Pinot Grigio - Corte Pitora, VenetoUS$11.00

2019 Grillo / Viognier - Santa Tresa "Rina Ianca", Terri SicilianeUS$12.00

2019 Pinot Grigio - Cantina La-Vis, TrentinoUS$9.00

2015 Chardonnay - Corte Pitora, VenetoUS$11.00

2017 Falanghina - Masseria Frattasi, CampaniaUS$11.00

2016 Sauvignon Blanc - Masseria Frattasi "SVG 920", CampaniaUS$9.00

Vino Rosato e Frizzante

2019 Rose - La Spinetta "Di Casanova", ToscanaUS$12.00

Mionetto ProseccoUS$9.00

N.V Prosecco - "22" TesiniUS$12.00

Lambrusco - Medici Quercioli SeccoUS$10.00

Cocktails

Espresso MartiniUS$15.00

NegroniUS$15.00

Aperol SpritzUS$14.00

Campari SodaUS$11.00

Strawberry Rosè SangriaUS$14.00

Limoncello SpritzUS$13.00

Cucumber GimletUS$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitising

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Cafe Amaro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Amaro restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Amaro currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information