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Bustling Italian spot with simple decor draws crowds with classic dishes & popular take-out option.
Carlo's Cucina Italiana, 131 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134
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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!
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.
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!
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.
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 !
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.
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!