Rino's Place

Parties of 6+ can make reservations , but they book up. Portions are immense. I am a hearty eater and had enough food for an entire add'l meal. Make sure to check out the extensive specials list.

Yes, there's amazing Italian food outside of the North End. Locals have always known that it's the place to go for huge ravioli and excellent homemade pasta . [Eater 38 Member]

Try the "Layered Eggplant " for an appetizer ; the blend of pesto sauce , eggplant , and mozzarella cheese was an unexpectedly delicious combo.  For dinner , the veal dishes are well done; try one.

The lobster ravioli is THE best. So amazing. Also enjoyed the fettuccine alfredo . Perfectly cooked pasta and amazing flavor. Buffalo Mozzarella was also a good starter.

Rino's is a small place and parking is a bit of a challenge – but it is so worth the effort. Friendly "like you're family" servers, great food, large portions . North end quality at 1/3 the price!

check out the lobster ravioli appetizer and any specials they might have for the day. $7up charge for homemade pasta is worth it. Plan on bringing leftovers home bc they give tons of food.

The bruschetta is like none other, along with the mozzarella balls ! Both amazing. The gnocchi is light and melts in your mouth, the lobster ravioli is amazing, and the fucilli is the most amazing

Great little Italian place in East Boston. Get there early for a table as they do not take reservations .

As someone who used to live nearby, you can skip the otherwise 2-3 hour wait by going shortly before they open on a Saturday afternoon. The portions are extremely generous and food is top-notch!

Great Italian food with big flavors! Go family style and share dishes. The gnocchi is a favorite!

Get the eggplant appetizer w/pesto! It won't disappoint. Entree portions are absolutely huge. And don't let the wait time scare you away - get a drink across the st - but save your appetite!

Lobster ravioli here is the bomb! A MUST try. The ravioli is stuffed generously with lobster meat and melts in your mouth. And definitely order their calamari for starters!

Half orders are huge!!! Ravioli is the best ever had!!!! Great when visiting Boston to go outside the city and visit

(Best of Boston 2013-EAST BOSTON) Improper Bostonian says, "Rino's is the poster child for making the most of what you've got. With a dining room the size of other Italian restaurants coat checks ..."

Cheryl was amazing! The food was spot on! So glad we tried it after seeing it in Triple D.

Looking for great Italian food with even greater prices? Look no further. Rino's has been featured on a few TV shows. Paninis are popular at lunch , and the Shrimp Scampi is a must for dinner . Read more

They take reservations at 11 AM the first Tuesday of every month. All pasta is made fresh to order and the portions are huge! Definitely worth the wait :-)

The best gnocchi i've ever eaten! Also the attention is great :)

My favorite Italian restaurant ! Get there early and if you don't... It's well worth the wait. Everything is FANTASTIC

Worth the trek! Get the grand marnier shrimp , LOBSTER RAVIOLI , and the veal Marsala . Arrive early to avoid long waits !

Grand marnier shrimp (big plate ) plus mozorella balls... amazing. Decent price too for Boston!

Make reservations if you have 6 people. If you don't, be sure to visit Prima E Dopo across the street for drinks and appetizers or stop by after dinner for dessert .

Service, home made pasta , lobster ravioli

Everything is beyond excellent. Bring your patience there is always a line . Always worth the wait.

Great food. Must try's: shrimp scampi app, lobster ravioli & pollo saltimboca. And this comes from someone who grew up w/ home cooked Italian food everyday.

Went in for lunch and the portions were huge! Great price for so much delicious food! Waitress was very friendly , can't wait to go back!

Pumpkin ravioli was incredible. Half of an order was perfect for two people. I wanted to lick the plate!

Best Italian food I've ever had! Come when you've been starving yourself all day or you won't be able to finish!

One of the best meals I have ever had. The eggplant parmesan was amaZing. Such friendly staff and great atmosphere

The place is great! Get the mozzarella balls , they are amazing! It's fun going through the kitchen to go to the bathroom .

Grab 5 friends so you can make reservations . The eggplants appetizer and lobster ravioli was delicious.

Had the Bruschetta , Buffalo Mozzarella , and Lobster Ravioli ! Best meal in a long time!

It is worth all the hype. It it worth a two hour drive and three hour wait. Stop across the street for a pre and post drink!!

The food is absolutely amazing! The portions are huge be prepared to take some home.

I don't even know where to start!!!! It's so good! Just try it!!

Food is fabulous and huge portions . 2 hour wait not unusual, so be prepared to check in and go elsewhere for cocktails . Simply delicious homestyle Italian cooking .

You may be waiting for a hot minute to get a table, but it's SO worth it. I was dreaming about the lasagna for DAYS after.

Food is awesome! Go when it opens...if not I heard you could wait for hours

Portions and pasta

The Matriciana is the best thing on the menu. Just so much flavor

Best restaurant in Boston, but only if you can get in :)

Come over put your name down, leave for 2 hours and come back. It's worth the wait.

Food is awesome!! Bathroom is in the kitchen, take a peek at the operation! Great cooking at work!

You've got to reserve a table for a 1-3 hours ahead. Get busy while they call for your name :)

Excellent food, but watch out- the soda is not bottomless and I was charged $2 per glass.

Everything is amazing!! Lobster ravioli was fresh as hell.

I'm told the lobster ravioli is to die for. On my todo list.

Massive portions , very fresh and good. Parking blows

We had 5 parties in front of us....waited 2hrs for a 3 top....go find the Kelly's sq pub...Gnocchi was hand made fluffy clouds that they should be...a lil disappointed the linguine was out of a bag

Great food. Everything is fresh every day.