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Carlo's Cucina Italiana


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4.5 of 5 stars 66 ratings
66 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
30
4.0 of 5 stars
21
3.0 of 5 stars
7
2.0 of 5 stars
4
1.0 of 5 stars
4
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#22 of 1,839 restaurants in Boston
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Price range*: $21-$30
  • Neighborhood: Metro West
  • Address: 131 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134-2802
  • Phone:  (617) 254-9759
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 10, 2009

great italian. everythings really fresh and genuinely italian (the panini may be a little americanized, but that just means bigger portions for you). Decor is a bit cheesy, but not enough to really affect your experience. Highly recommended. Try the Saltimbocca. more

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1 of 5 stars
paul274Boston 39 contributions
Boston
Dec 27, 2008

First, let me tell you that I was suggested to go here by a friend and former employee who said it was worth the drive and difficulty in finding a parking spot. Finding it was easy and parking was a breeze...it was the food that left such a negative experience. The fried calamari was lacking in quantity and quality. There... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 10, 2008

Best Italian around. Better than going to the North End. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 22, 2008

really great food, a little cramped, low on atmosphere, good service more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 4, 2008

tiny place, cheap, good. gets really crowded. more

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5 of 5 stars
BostonMAC 89 contributions
Aug 28, 2008

Best gnocchi around, small and intimate but parking's a pain if you don't have a AllBri sticker. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 25, 2008

This is the best Italian in Boston. Sea food is good! I love all menu and dessert. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 18, 2008

this is a tiny restaurant-- but the food is excellent! i like the puttanesca and the basic red sauce. more

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5 of 5 stars
godoffooz 82 contributions
May 29, 2008

Best Italian food I've had outside the north end... I'd recommend this over wandering to the north end because restaurants there can be hit or miss. more

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5 of 5 stars
rosinafrat 2 contributions
connecticut, usa
May 13, 2008

I am a frequent visitor to Boston and I recommend this restaurant to everyone. This is better than many restaurants in the North End. Portions were great and the preparation was wonderful. It is a little crowded at times but worth it. Food almost as good as Nonnie's! more

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Carlo's Cucina Italiana Address

131 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134-2802
Tel: (617) 254-9759
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.