Assaggio

I had a reservation for 8 pm but didn’t get seated until 8:30. The drinks took forever and ofc they spilled it on our table. The appetizers took over 30 minutes, and the entrees over an hour. Despite arriving on time, we ended up staying until 10:45 pm. To make matters worse, they offered espresso martinis in beer glasses due to a shortage of proper glassware. While I understand busy nights happen, this experience fell short of expectations, and the food wasn’t up to par either. I hope the staff acknowledges these issues and improves their service. Unfortunately, I can’t recommend this place to others

Overall we were quite disappointed with our experience eating here. Firstly we are "foodies" and eat out regularly and use the Boston Restaurant week to try new places. The poor experience started when we sat down and our server gave menus, but noticeably, no menu for Restaurant week. It seemed to us that they were purposefully not providing that with the hope that dinners would order off the standard menu instead. Not a good sign of a well run restaurant. We finally ordered and appetizer came relatively quickly. But the issues started with the main course. We ended up waiting 1 1/2 hours for our main. This was clearly not acceptable and makes no sense. Any modern restaurant has an automated order system where the server places the order electronically and the kitchen should manage the orders in sequence. Unfortunately it was not isolated to us. The couple right next to us had issues getting their food and ended up getting half their meal to go so they didn't miss their ferry. The couple near us also waited as long as did we. But the couple behind us really had issues. The server got their wine wrong and even worse, their main course arrived before the appetizers and when we left, they were still waiting on their appetizers. Each table raised these issues to the restaurant manager, but other than apologizing repeatedly to each table, he did little to actually resolve the problems with the kitchen and the pace of the service. To add insult to injury, as we were trying to pay, the billing system in the restaurant apparently had issues and we could not get a proper bill printed. We were so frustrated by this time that we simply approved a hand written bill and cut our losses. The food was actually quite good, but we and every table around us had a very frustrating experience. I think there must be an issue with Depasquale Restaurant Group and how they are managing their 5-6 restaurants. I would not go back to Assaggio.

The food here was great! Went with a group of 5 and everyone agreed they had the best espresso martinis we have ever had. The calamari was cooked perfectly with great taste. I had the carbonara and my boyfriend had the chicken parm and the flavor was very good. The restaurant was a little dark for my liking but everything else was perfect.

Honestly, we picked this place on a whim, but making a reservation was so easy and the staff were so friendly! I could go on about how amazing the food was and how well we were taken care of! Hundred percent worth a visit

We ordered the Seafood Stew, my wife and I shared it, and it was delicious and so ample we brought home a swordfish steak.

Gréât food, excellent ambiance and the service is impeccable A real Italian place !

The atmosphere upstairs was amazing. Chicken parmigiana was great. Drink and desert was also great! Caesar salad and bread were both just ok. Have patience, super busy. Will definitely be back.

This was a lovely, authentic Italian style. Dining experience in Boston's North end with incredible service. Tasty and delightfully strong drinks and enough food. To fill your belly with some to take on period a wonderful place for a fancy day for that special lady in your life. Or fellas.