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Vinoteca di Monica

143 Richmond St, Boston, MA 02109

italianfull service restaurant144 dishesClosed now4.4 (830)$$Google Maps100% busy right now

Mon-Fri 11:30am–10pm, Sat-Sun 10am–10pm

Last data refresh: Aug 25, 2026

Review summary

Diners like this Italian restaurant's delicious, fresh, and authentic homemade pasta dishes, including carbonara and lobster ravioli, as well as their flavorful appetizers. They also highlight the warm, cozy atmosphere and the friendly, attentive staff who provide excellent service. Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced.

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Popularity this week

Typically busiest 6 PM

Hour-by-hour, historical pattern from Google's Popular Times data, not a live reading. Last updated Sep 12, 2026.

Peaks around 7 PM

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Price profile

Median menu item$18
Median North End$23
pasta median$28
North End pasta$28
antipasti median$17.50
North End antipasti$18.00
sides median$10
North End sides$12

Vinoteca di Monica is 22% cheaper than the North End median overall.

Contorni (Brunch)

  • Avocado Half

    $6

  • Bacon

    $8

  • Country Ham

    $8

  • Fresh Fruit

    $8

  • Italian Sausage

    $8

  • Two Eggs Any Style

    $8

  • Two Pancakes

    $8

  • French Fries

    $10

  • Smoked Salmon

    $10

  • Parmesean Truffle Fries

    french fries, truffle oil, cheese

    $13

Contorni

  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    $10

  • Sweet Potato Mash

    $10

  • Truffle Fries

    $10

  • Broccoli

    $12

  • Sautéed Asparagus

    $12

  • Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

    $12

  • Sautéed Spinach

    $12

Monica's Homemade Desserts

  • Cannoli

    Cannoli with traditional ricotta stuffing, powdered sugar

    $12

  • Crème Brûlée

    Carmelized baked custard with candied cranberry

    $12

  • Flourless Chocolate Torta

    Flourless chocolate cake served with raspberry sauce.

    $14

  • Fresh Berry Tart

    Tart shell filled with sweetened mascarpone and fresh berries

    $14

  • Ice Cream

    Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry Ice Cream

    $14

  • Tiramisu

    Espresso soaked lady finger cookies, layered with fresh mascarpone cream and topped with shaved chocolate.

    $14

  • Affogato

    Monica's Vanilla Ice Cream with Hot Espresso

    $15

  • Bread Pudding

    Fig & Frangelico bread pudding with a butterscotch sauce

    $15

Antipasti

  • Bruschetta al Pecorino

    Grilled rustic bread, tomato oil, baby arugula, shaved Pecorino Romano

    $14

  • Olive all'Ascolana

    Fried olives from Ascoli Piceno stuffed with Italian sausage

    $14

  • Polpette di Ricotta

    Spicy Ricotta cheese fritters, tomato dipping sauce

    $14

  • Asparagi alla Milanese

    Sautéed asparagus, fried egg, shaved Grana Padano, truffle oil

    $16

  • Carciofi Fritti

    Egg battered long stem artichokes, goat cheese and ricotta dressing

    $16

  • Formaggio in Padella

    Pan roasted Farmer's cheese with roasted bell peppers and olives

    $16

  • Funghi alla Griglia

    Grilled marinated mushrooms, red and white onions, balsamic glaze

    $16

  • Involtini di Formaggio

    Baked prosciutto and provolone parcel over tomato slices and sautéed cows milk mozzarella wrapped with speck over roasted red peppers

    $16

  • Crespelle ai Funghi

    Oven baked crepes, Fontina cheese, sautéed smoked mushrooms, caramelized onions

    $17

  • Calamari Alla Griglia

    Grilled calamari, fennel, baby greens salad, roasted lemon vinaigrette

    $18

  • Calamari Fritti

    Fried calamari, spicy aioli, lemon

    $18

  • Capesante con Capperi

    Pan seared diver scallops, capers and lemon

    $18

  • Carpaccio di Manzo

    Raw Black Angus beef tenderloin, horse radish aioli, capers, shaved Grana Padano

    $18

  • Cozze al Pomodoro Affumicato

    Mussels, smoked tomato broth, garlic, fresh herbs

    $18

  • Gamberoni Sotto Olio

    Sautéed prawns, garlic, olive oil, pepperoncini

    $18

  • Polpette di Manzo

    Monica's Beef & Pork Meatballs Tomato Basil Sauce

    $18

Insalata

  • Insalata al Limone

    Boston Bibb lettuce, lemon vinaigrette

    $14

  • Insalata Mista

    Mixed baby greens, red wine vinaigrette

    $14

  • Insalata Stagionale

    Frisée lettuce, pears, candied walnuts, gorgonzola dressing

    $16

  • Lattuga Romana all'Americana

    Romaine hearts, shaved Pecorino Romano, rustic bread croutons, Caesar dressing

    $16

  • Caprese

    Imported buffalo mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, basil

    $18

  • Lattuga Romana con Pollo

    Marinated grilled chicken breast, romaine hearts, shaved Pecorino Romano, rustic bread croutons, Caesar dressing

    $28

  • Insalata di Aragosta al Limone

    Sautéed lobster, fresh tarragon, Boston Bibb lettuce, boiled eggs, fresh tomatoes, charred corn, lemon vinaigrette

    $42

Zuppa

  • Minestrone

    Monica's all vegetable soup

    $14

  • Chicken & Vegetable Soup

    Monica's chicken & vegetable soup

    $15

  • Soup of the Day

    Ask your server about our soup of the day!

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Colazione

  • Uovo Qualsiasi Stile

    Two eggs any style served with roasted potatoes, rustic toast.

    $14

  • Bruschetta alla California

    Grilled rustic bread topped with Avocado, two fried eggs, served with mixed greens & lemon dressing

    $16

  • Crespelle all' Americana

    Homemade pancakes with daily fruit selection and maple syrup

    $16

  • Crespelle con Nutella e Banana

    Homemade crepes with chocolate-hazelnut Nutella, sliced bananas and whipped cream

    $16

  • Frittata di Funghi con Fontina

    Roasted mixed mushroom and Fontina cheese omelet served with roasted potatoes

    $16

  • Frittelle di Pane alla Francese

    Our own country bread French toast with daily fruit selection and maple syrup

    $16

  • Make Your Own Omelet

    Served with roasted potatoes and rustic toast; choose three toppings.

    $16

  • Waffle

    Homemade waffle, topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream

    $16

  • Crostini con Uovo alla Fiorentina

    Poached eggs served over bread crostini with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce.

    $17

  • Frittata di Piselli con Speck

    Sweet pea, scallion, speck and fresh goat cheese omelet served with roasted potatoes

    $17

  • Pizzetta di Colazione

    Breakfast pizza topped with potatoes, cheese, bacon and sunny side up eggs

    $17

  • Salsiccia alla Campagnola

    Pan roasted sausage, bell pepper and onions baked with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh eggs

    $17

  • Bruschetta con Uovo e Prosciutto

    Grilled rustic bread topped with Prosciutto di Parma, two fried eggs and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

    $18

  • Crostini alla Norvegese

    Poached eggs served over bread crostini with smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce.

    $18

  • North End Breakfast Poutine

    A choice of home fries or French fries topped with braised sausage ragout, fresh mozzarella, bacon and two eggs any style

    $18

  • Pizzetta con Salmone Affumicato

    Smoked salmon, fior di latte and mascarpone pizza

    $18

  • Salmone alla Giudia

    Toasted bagel, pastrami salmon, cream cheese, sliced tomato, red onion and capers

    $18

  • The Bruin's Lumby

    Three eggs any style, Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, home fries, two pancakes and toast

    $18

  • The Fenway

    Sausage pepper and onion hash bruschetta with two eggs any style

    $19

  • Carpaccio di Manzo con Uovo

    Raw beef tenderloin with eggs any style, truffle oil and rustic toast

    $20

  • Colazione alla Romana

    Traditional Italian Spaghetti Carbonara with fried eggs

    $22

  • Pollo e Waffle

    Monica's breaded chicken cutlet, homemade waffle.

    $25

  • Bistecca con Uovo

    6 oz. Beef Tenderloin served with two eggs any style, roasted potatoes and rustic toast

    $32

  • Frittata di Aragosta e Ricotta

    Lobster, ricotta and sautéed leek omelet served with roasted potatoes

    $32

Pizzette

  • Margherita

    San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella fior di latte

    $16

  • Salsiccia

    Italian sausage ragout, mozzarella fior di latte

    $18

  • Capicolla e Fichi

    Caramelized onions, goat cheese, figs, cured capicolla

    $19

  • Di Parma alla Arrucula

    Mozzarella, fresh prosciutto di Parma, baby arugula

    $19

Antipasti House Specialties

  • Eggplant Parmigiana

    Fried & breaded eggplant layered with imported mozzarella cheese and homemade pomodoro sauce

    $18

  • Mozzarella Trio

    A trio of imported Mozzarella di Bufala each with its own topping of roasted red peppers, roasted tomato, & arugula

    $18

  • Wild Mushroom Bruschetta

    Chef's choice of wild mushrooms, sauteed & served over grilled rustic bread and goat cheese

    $18

  • Burrata Bruschetta

    Grilled rustic bread, roasted tomato, sauteed arugula & imported burrata

    $20

  • Prawn Bruschetta

    Sautéed prawns served over toasted rustic bread

    $20

  • Antipasto Special

    Assorted imported meats, cheeses, olives, and Monica's pear mostarda

    $28

Sandwiches

  • Caprese Sub

    Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato with arugula, basil oil & balsamic glaze on french bread

    $22

  • Pollo St. Anthony

    Grilled Chicken Breast, roasted bell peppers & melted provolone cheese

    $22

  • Mortadella Sub

    Mortadella with pistachio, asiago, arugula, Monica's pear mustard & aioli on french bread

    $23

  • Chicken Milanese Sub

    Breaded chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomato, red onion & mustard aioli on french bread

    $24

  • Chicken Parmigiana Sub

    Breaded chicken cutlet, marinara sauce, mozzarella with basil oil on french bread

    $24

  • Meatball Sub

    Monica's beef and pork meatballs, marinara sauce, mozzarella with basil oil on homemade french bread

    $24

  • Monica's Burger

    8oz Black angus burger topped with bacon and a fried egg served with mixed greens or french fries

    $24

  • Monica's Original Italian Sub

    Prosciutto Italiano, Mortadella, Genoa Salami, Provolone cheese, oil, balsamic, lettuce, tomato, onions & hots on french bread

    $26

  • Monica's Lobster Roll

    Fresh shucked New England Lobster, aioli, basil oil on a roll

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Pasta Fatta a Mano

  • Linguine al Filletto di Pomodoro

    Thin pasta ribbons, tomato, garlic, basil

    $22

  • Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

    Spaghetti, garlic, olive oil, spicy pepper flakes

    $22

  • Fettuccine alla Panna

    Fresh fettuccine, creamy Alfredo sauce

    $24

  • Nudi Verdi di Ricotta alla Salvia

    Spinach and ricotta cheese gnocchi, brown sage butter sauce

    $26

  • Bucatini all'Amatriciana

    Hollow spaghetti tubes, pancetta, onions, plum tomato

    $27

  • Ravioli al Quattro Formaggi

    Four cheese ravioli, tomato basil sauce

    $27

  • Tajarin con Piselli e Prosciutto

    Thin hand cut pasta ribbons, sautéed prosciutto and fresh sweet peas, light cream sauce

    $27

  • Tortelli di Zucca

    Pumpkin ravioli, brown tarragon butter

    $27

  • Agnolotti alla Piemontese

    Roasted beef ravioli, tomato-red wine reduction

    $28

  • Bavette con Calamari

    Medium pasta ribbons, calamari braised in a tomato and basil sauce

    $28

  • Fettuccine con Cozze Arrabiata

    Fettuccine, mussels, spicy tomato sauce

    $28

  • Fusilli con Sugo di Agnello

    Spiral pasta, lamb ragout

    $28

  • Gnocchi con Ragú di Salsiccia

    Hand rolled potato gnocchi, sweet Italian sausage ragout

    $28

  • Lasagna con Tuco di Pollo

    Free-form lasagna layered, braised chicken ragout

    $28

  • Pappardelle Bolognese

    Wide pasta ribbons, meat ragout Bologna style

    $28

  • Ravioli di Funghi

    Mushroom ravioli, porcini mushroom cream sauce

    $28

  • Rigatoni con Salccicia e Rabe

    Pasta tubes, sautéed sausage, broccoli rabe

    $28

  • Spaghetti alla Carbonara

    Spaghetti, Italian pancetta, onion, eggs, Romano cheese

    $28

  • Spaghetti Verdi con Polpette di Manzo

    Spinach Spaghetti, Monica's Beef & Pork Meatballs, Tomato sauce

    $28

  • Spaghettini con Vongole (Rosso o Bianco)

    Little neck clams, home made spaghettini red or white sauce

    $29

  • Tortellini di Pollo alla Panna

    Chicken filled tortellini, sage cream sauce

    $30

  • Cappellini con Gamberi (Rosso o Bianco)

    Angel hair pasta, blue prawns, plum tomato sauce or garlic white wine sauce

    $32

  • Spaghetti Nero con Caposante

    Squid Ink Spaghetti, pan-seared scallops, leeks, carrots, fennel

    $34

  • Linguine allo Scoglio (Rosso o Bianco)

    Linguine with local seafood, plum tomato sauce or garlic white wine sauce

    $36

  • Ravioloni di Aragosta

    Home made lobster ravioli, lobster reduction sauce

    $38

House Specialties

  • Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

    Gnocchi in a Pomodoro sauce, oven baked with mozzarella di bufala

    $26

  • Chicken, Broccoli & Rigatoni

    Chicken, rigatoni and broccoli florets sauteed with evoo, garlic and herbs, splash of cream

    $28

  • Eggplant Parmigiana (Entrée)

    Fried & breaded eggplant layered with imported mozzarella cheese with homemade rigatoni and pomodoro sauce

    $30

  • Prosciutto Cotto & Ricotta Ravioli

    Prosciutto Cotto, Ricotta & spinach filled ravioli, served in a tomato cream sauce

    $30

  • Spinach Pappardelle

    Spinach pappardelle with chicken & mushroom in an herb cream sauce

    $30

  • Gnocchi alla Tartufi

    Homemade truffle gnocchi with speck, cherry tomatoes & sweet peas

    $36

  • Braised Short Rib

    Braised Short Rib served over polenta

    $38

  • Haddock Piccata

    Battered and fried Haddock served with lemon and capers piccata style with garlic mashed potatoes

    $38

  • Shrimp & Scallop Fradiavolo

    Shrimp & Scallops, diced tomatoes, garlic and herbs in a sherry wine sauce over linguini

    $38

  • Truffle & Potato Ravioli

    Monica's Potato & Truffle ravioli, herb cream sauce with truffle oil

    $38

  • Fradiavolo di Aragosta

    Lobster in a spicy tomato sauce served over linguini

    $48

  • Lobster Risotto

    Lobster, diced tomatoes, garlic & herbs in a sherry wine sauce

    $48

  • Zuppa di Pesce

    New England style lobster & seafood stew

    $50

  • Tajarin con Tartufi Nero

    Thin hand cut pasta ribbons, herb butter, splash of cream and shaved black truffles

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Carne e Pesce

  • Pollo alla Milanese

    Breaded cutlet with tomato, shallot, and arugula salad

    $30

  • Pollo alla Parmigiana

    Breaded cutlet topped with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella with homemade rigatoni with pomodoro sauce

    $32

  • Pollo al Marsala

    Sautéed chicken breast, country ham, assorted mushrooms, Marsala wine, sautéed spinach

    $32

  • Vitello alla Milanese

    Breaded cutlet with tomato, shallot, and arugula salad

    $32

  • Vitello alla Parmigiana

    Breaded cutlet topped with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella with homemade rigatoni with pomodoro sauce

    $34

  • Cotoletta di Maiale Agro-Dolce

    Pan roasted rib-eye pork chop, pear agro-dolce sauce, sweet potato mashed, broccoli rabe

    $36

  • Salmone en Padella

    Pan roasted salmon, risotto cake, sautéed arugula, tomato gazpacho

    $36

  • Pesce al Forno

    Roasted Haddock, little necks, capers, tomatoes

    $38

  • Rack of Lamb

    Pan roasted lamb chops, garlic roasted potatoes, served with a stuffed tomato, and sundried tomato chimichurri sauce

    $42

  • Filetto di Manzo

    Pan roasted tenderloin medallion, sautéed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes

    $44

  • Vitello alla Valdestana

    Sautéed veal chop prosciutto, Fontina cheese, white wine sauce, asparagus spears

    $52

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  • Menu

    www.monicasboston.com

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