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Cinquecento

Italian Restaurant$$$$

South End, Boston

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Cinquecento

7.9^/10

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Ranked #9 for cocktails in South End
"Best bolognese I've had since I was actually in Italy."(8 Tips)
"Fantastic Tuscan kale salad!"(2 Tips)
"The boar gnocchi are amazing!"(3 Tips)
"Phenom service & the Mediterranean Sea Bass was amazing!"(3 Tips)

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Revere Hotel Boston CommonApril 19, 2017
Great service, fabulous bar, a comfortable inviting restaurant reminiscent of neighborhood trattorias found in Rome. The menu is steeped in the Roman roots of simplicity, custom and comfort.
Anne HApril 16, 2014
The boar gnocchi are amazing! The panna cotta with salted caramel might have been the best desert I've ever had. Excellent wine selection and friendly and attentive staff.
Albie SSeptember 3, 2013
Mussles, carapaccio, tripe all v. good. Skip burrata bruschetta, warm ricotta & prosciutto and melon. For entrees, sea bass v. strong (skin cooked perf) try fennel sausage, rabbit gnocchi & bolognese
Jess MoranAugust 7, 2017
Best bolognese I've had since I was actually in Italy. Everyone in our party was happy with their meal but the bolognese was the real winner.
David FogelMarch 30, 2016
The pasta is fresh and amazing. I happened to be in the area for art and have eaten here twice in the past four weeks.
Robert ByrneJune 17, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Ok, so Phil behind the bar is the kind of bartender we like, attentive, knowledgable and happy to converse or give you space. Try an Aperol Spritz.
Vlassis PapapanagisAugust 26, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Love the outdoor patio and the music. Feels very European. And the design of the bar is amazing too!
Lauren JohnsonMarch 30, 2013
Solo: get the mussels, ricotta fresca with grilled bread, side of Brussels. For pasta skip the Bolognese and get the Rigatoni alla Norcia!!!
Liz BrownNovember 16, 2014
The Polenta with poached eggs were amazing! I highly recommend it if you are cool with fontina cheese mixed with it.
Jeffrey CurrierDecember 24, 2017
The lobster arrabiata was spectacular last night. Wonderful young latin bartender. Best meal so far at Cinquecento.
Zach RachinsSeptember 16, 2013
Amazing breakfast. Polenta + eggs was delicious and great outdoor ambience a close walk to sowa market.
Danielle BrownJune 27, 2013
Try the bolognese! It's fresh and to die for! The pasta is homemade just like your grandma would make.
LaurenFebruary 22, 2013
Branzino tasted like it was caught this morning. The octopus app was equally as tasty! You can never go wrong with a bowl of ricotta.
TianaApril 4, 2014
Phenom service & the Mediterranean Sea Bass was amazing! Loved the ambience too!
Jeffrey CurrierMay 1, 2017
Halibut special Saturday night atop asparagus puree and sunchokes was killer.
Barbara KallasJanuary 21, 2017
Everything is great! Blueberry French toast is the way French toast should be.
Orla ODecember 29, 2012
The carbonara is amazing! Order the Minuetto cocktail, a twist on a French 75.
Lauren JohnsonFebruary 22, 2013
Get the Rigatoni with Sausage!!! Delish! Also the ricotta appetizer! Yum
Sarah GJuly 9, 2017
The octopus and fried baby artichokes were phenomenal!
Brea SimpsonAugust 28, 2018
Sit outside and order the artichoke appetizer.
Katie AdamsSeptember 7, 2013
Fantastic Tuscan kale salad! Best sea bass I've ever had.
Tim GibeauJune 8, 2015
Grilled octopus (appetizer) is a must.
Sofia PapastamelosMay 25, 2015
Great cocktails. Love the negroni.
Kelly OkamuraMarch 28, 2014
There are WAY better Italian restaurants out there at a much more reasonable price point. Definitely nothing to write home about.
Andrew CameronSeptember 14, 2015
Great wine selection to pair with perfectly cooked food!
Javier LlamasJanuary 26, 2014
the atmosphere its quite nice. the food its ok and the prices too.
Connor Dowd (Your Rhode Island REALTOR)September 29, 2013
Great dinner. The place was packed on a Saturday night. Great ambiance.
Mitch BrownDecember 29, 2012
Food was absolutely exquisite and service was phenomenal for our group of 10.
Tim ClarkeJanuary 4, 2015
Try the artichokes as an app!
Belemir TabakAugust 27, 2013
Great!! You should taste cocktail!
Jodi RobinsonJuly 27, 2013
Skip the saltimbocca when they push it, go with pasta instead. Definitely eat outside.
William GreiderJanuary 2, 2019
The bolognese was incredible.
Cally WattsApril 12, 2015
Gnocchi!!!
StephanieDecember 30, 2012
Good drinks and bolognese
Annie YaoSeptember 2, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Incredibly happy to find a restaurant focused on roman cuisine in Boston. The decor of the restaurant Is beautiful and rustic. Service was great. Try the Cacio e pepe and tiramisu!
Ivan NievesJanuary 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The Bolognese is amazing.
Alexandra MotternAugust 27, 2014
Great staff, great food
Kristen FritzDecember 4, 2012
Get the bartender's choice with gin
Michael TroianoFebruary 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Dickel Manhattan. Exquisite.
Natural Handcrafted Soap CompanyJuly 30, 2019
true good pasta here
JessicaOctober 30, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great pastas!
Jessica WMarch 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
amazing kale salad!
Alexandra MotternAugust 27, 2014
Get the salmone!
SteveAugust 26, 2014
Smoked salmon & eggs is pretty boring.
Julian MorrisDecember 4, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Food good. Portions small.
Harry AnscherDecember 2, 2012
Get the Zepole for desert!
Dustin Todd RennellsAugust 19, 2013
It's pronounced chin-qweh-CHEN-toh
Mónica RosalesAugust 2, 2014
El tiramisu para ser postre italiano, no es el mejor, he probado mejores

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