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Carlo's Cucina Italiana


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4.0 of 5 stars 67 ratings
67 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#22 of 1,863 restaurants in Boston
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Price range*: CAD 22-31 ($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
lilly00   1 contribution
boston
Aug 18, 2009

My boyfriend and I walked into Carlo's we were greeted by a Yankees fan . I thought I hate this place I love the Red Sox :0. He turned out to be the nicest guy . Joe and my boyfriend hit it off. He made sure everyone in Carlo's was O.K. Great feeling. The waiter came over to our table... more

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5 of 5 stars
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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
1/2 found this review helpful

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
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Nov 10, 2008

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

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4 of 5 stars
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Oct 22, 2008

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

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3 of 5 stars
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Sep 4, 2008

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

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5 of 5 stars
BostonMAC   86 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
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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
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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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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.