Trattoria Il Panino
280 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
96% busy right nowMon-Thu/Sun 11am–11pm, Fri-Sat 11am–11:59pm, Fri-Sat 12am–2am
Last data refresh: Aug 25, 2026
Review summary
Diners like this restaurant's delicious and authentic Italian food, especially the lasagna, lobster ravioli, and spicy vodka pasta, which are often served in a pan. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, as well as the lively atmosphere. Some reviews mention the service can be rushed.
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Popularity this week
Hour-by-hour, historical pattern from Google's Popular Times data, not a live reading. Last updated Sep 12, 2026.
Peaks around 7 PM
Price profile
Trattoria Il Panino is 22% pricier than the North End median overall.
Late Night Sfizi/Appetizers
Italian Fries
$12.99
La Romana Classic Caesar Salad (Late Night)
$12.99
Calamari Fritti (Late Night)
Golden crispy fried squid
$16.99
Carpaccio di Bresaola
Dried cured beef with arugula salad
$17.99
Salads
Boston Bibb
Lemon vinaigrette, candied pecans & red wine poached pears
$14.99
La Romana
Traditional Caesar salad
$14.99
Mediterranean Tomato Salad
Aged provolone, vine ripe tomatoes, red onion & Gaeta olives
$19.99
Appetizers
Mozzarella Caprese
Imported bufala mozzarella, backyard tomatoes & basil
$18.99
Pepata di Cozze
Sautéed mussels in spicy garlic, Colina tomato & white wine broth
$18.99
Calamari Fritti
Golden crispy fried squid, jalapeño chips
$19.99
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Baked eggplant mozzarella & tomato
$19.99
Mom's Meatballs & Ricota
The best of Mom's recipes
$19.99
Zucchini Flowers
Stuffed with whipped fresh ricotta & prosciutto cotto
$19.99
Octopus Salad
Potatoes, celery & green olives
$20.99
Sausage & Rabe
Mild Italian sausage pinwheel, sauteed rabe
$20.99
Shrimp al Limoncello
Jumbo shrimp garlic and olive oil scented with limoncello liquor
$20.99
Charcuterie
Italian cold cuts and assorted cheese
$23.99
Late Night Paste/Pasta
Penne Arrabbiata (Late Night)
Spicy tomato sauce, basil & parmigiano
$19
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (Late Night)
Homemade potato dumplings, mozzarella & basil
$25.99
Penne alla Amatriciana (Late Night)
Italian pancetta, onions & San Marzano tomato
$25.99
Ravioli Porcini (Late Night)
Wild mushrooms, black truffle cream
$26.99
Mezzi Paccheri al Ragú (Late Night)
Signature Neapolitan pasta, slow cooked lamb, beef, veal & pork ragú
$28.99
Ravioli con Aragosta (Late Night)
Lobster ravioli with crab meat sauce
$29.99
Late Night House Specials
Chicken Wings
Plain, Honey Barbecue, or Buffalo style
$20.99
Panino Sirloin Burger
Lettuce, tomato, crispy fried onion & cheese, served with Italian fries
$27.99
Chicken Parmigiana (Late Night)
Breaded chicken topped with imported mozzarella & marinara, served with penne
$28.99
Sirloin Steak Tips
Certified Angus Beef served with Italian fries, James River bbq sauce
$29.99
House Special
Cold Assorted Vegetable Antipasto
Broccoli rabe, roasted peppers, sautéed escarole, eggplant caponata, homemade mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms, zucchini & house Crostini
$24.99
Pasta
Penne al Pomodoro
San Marzano tomatoes, basil with a hint of parmigiano
$25.99
Cacio o Pepe
Fresh cacio & parmigiano cheese with cracked black pepper
$26.99
Penne Arrabbiata
Tomato sauce, basil, jalapeño & parmigiano
$26.99
Trombetta al Pesto
Fresh basil, garlic, puree with parmigiano & cream
$26.99
North End Spicy Vodka Sauce
Trombetta pasta, tomato sauce, heavy cream, crushed red peppers & parmigiano
$27.99
Penne Puttanesca
Tomatoes, capers, olives & anchovies
$27.99
Ravioli di Ricotta
Ricotta cheese ravioli with San Marzano sauce
$27.99
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Homemade potato dumplings, tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil
$28.99
Orecchiette Sausage Rabe
Ear shaped pasta with sausage & broccoli rabe
$28.99
Penne alla Amatriciana
Italian pancetta, onions & San Marzano tomato
$28.99
Spaghetti Carbonara
Italian pancetta, cream, eggs & cheese
$28.99
Tortelli Panna e Prosciutto
Large homemade tortellini with truffle oil, ham & cream
$28.99
Mezzi Paccheri al Ragú
Signature Neapolitan pasta, slow cooked lamb, beef, veal & pork ragú
$29.99
Moms Lasagna della Casa
Lasagna of the day
$29.99
Ravioli Porcini
Wild mushrooms, black truffle cream
$29.99
Spaghetti alle Vongole Macchiato
Imported clams with Colina tomatoes
$29.99
Ravioli con Aragosta
Lobster ravioli with crab meat pink sauce
$31.99
Mezzi Paccheri ai Frutti di Mare
Neapolitan pasta with assorted shellfish
$34.99
Lobster Fra Diavolo (House Special)
Whole Maine lobster in a spicy marinara with spaghetti
Market
Risotto del Giorno
Chef's choice of the day
Market
House Specials
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken topped with imported mozzarella & marinara, served with penne
$31.99
Chicken Piccata
Capers, fresh lemon butter sauce, served with trombette
$31.99
Salmone Arrosto
Lemon vinaigrette
$34.99
Chicken Marsala
Mixed mushrooms, marsala reduction, served with penne
$35.99
Mom's Quattro Carni Ragú
Homemade meatball, sausage, pork short ribs in our old recipe ragú, served with penne
$39.99
Lamb Scottadito
Australian grilled rack of lamb, au jus rosemary demi-glace
$43.99
Ossobuco alla Milanese
Braised veal shank served with saffron risotto
$44.99
Bistecca
Rib eye steak grilled to perfection, served with hand-cut Italian fries
$49.99
Veal Chop Milanese
Butterflied, breaded veal chop, arugula & baby tomato salad
$49.99
Grigliata di Pesce
Grilled scallops, 1/2 lobster, shrimp, calamari & catch of the day
Market
Pesce all' Aqua Pazza
Catch of the Day with garlic, parsley, wine & seawater (Positano style)
Market
Zuppa di Pesce
Traditional assorted shellfish and 1/2 lobster in a fragrant seafood broth and garlic bruschette
Market
Data sources
Menu
trattoriailpanino.com
Retrieved Sep 12, 2026
Categories
Food Graph normalization (manual_seed_v4_agent_researched_full)
· 93% confidence
Rating
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Crowd
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