Vinoteca di Monica
143 Richmond St, Boston, MA 02109
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
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
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!
Market
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
Market
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
Market
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
Data sources
Menu
www.monicasboston.com
Retrieved Sep 12, 2026
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