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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I finally went to Delfino's. It is a great place.We started with an arugula and pear salad. Great combination.My husband had the lobster ravioli and loved it. I had the swordfish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why travel all the way to the North End for great Italian food, when Delfino's is right around the corner. Everything on the menu is fantastic, I literally haven't ever been disappointed. My wife...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST Italian food in Boston, outside of the North End. This place is a true gem. The staff is also terrific. The only downside is the atmosphere - it's passable, but super crowded with poor...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go to the restaurant. Order the lobster ravioli. Prepare for one of the best meals of your life.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know what's really great about Delfino? How about the fact that this is one of the best Italian places in Boston that is not in the North End. It's not an old world Italian type place with a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, awesome.....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is now my FAVORITE italian restaurant! It's very busy so reservation is a must. I particularlly like to sit by the bar to eat (with a friend) and watch the staffs making amazing food. My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I brought my parents here for father's day. We love the North End and Italian food and wanted to try somewhere closer to home. I got the chicken parm and was pretty satisfied. My bf got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only reason i give it 4 over 5 stars... The ambiance & convenience ... its a bit noisy and you cant make reservations ...Honestly (it makes sense), it is kind of like being in a small restaurant in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Scale 1 = poor, 5 = outstandingCUSTOMER SERVICE: 4FOOD: 4 -- very tasty.AMBIANCE: 3 -- small and crowded, but we walked in early and were seated within 20 minutes on a friday.VALUE: 4 -- not crazy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Called ahead and made a reservation for two for 6:30. (Was surprised after seeing comments here that they don't take reservations, but they told us it was no problem!) Got there right at 6:30 to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best little Italian restaurants in the city. It may be small but it blows away most of the North End spots I have eaten. You cant make reservations here, but it is worth the wait for any...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in Boston, easily. The seafood dishes are amazing, flavorful and deep. I love the sauces. Other reviewers have summed it up perfectly, so I'll leave it at that.
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service are amazing. I would definitely recommend getting there early because tables go fast and there is no waiting area so you have to cram into the chilly vestibule with all the other...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a long drive to come here for cheaper Italian food. The neighborhood.. isn't so nice. Nothing happened but you still had that weird feeling.The decor isn't all that.. but the wine prices were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent fine-dining Italian in Rozzie with an annoying no-reservations policy.Crowds, a no-reservations policy, and a harried host make getting a table at this upscale Italian a bit of a chore. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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Delfino is one of those places that you think about when you are "not" there. The memory of a meal lingers deep in your psche long after the experience is over. The restaurant is warm, vibrant, and aromatic...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delfino is...tight. Married Garies went with in-laws for a wine-y, tight dinner. Arrived early-bird style for prime seating and were treated to very passable caprese salad and tight linguini with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(Sorry Franky baby ...)When the mood for Italian, makes you drool on your companion.....there's Delfino'sDon't go Hanover Street in Rozzie Square you can eat.....at DelfinosWaiters zing-a-long-a-ling,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is amazing!! i recently went hear for the first time and i have nothing but rave reviews. everything we ordered was delicious.we started with an antipasti con prosciutto. marinated...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
[#50]Delfino's is a real hidden gem and I hope it stays that. Its tucked away right in Roslindale square. They have amazing Italian food for very reasonable prices. I went last night with 3...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Sure, the food is good. But it's countered by the long waits (no reservations) and cramped, noisy atmosphere. There are other really good restaurants in Roslindale that are worth a try, such as Bangkok Cafe...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best. hands down. no reservations and i have seen a line as late as 10:00 p.m. on some nights.the food is incredible. generous portions. the wait isn't a big deal. don't go if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know that this is a super popular restaurant and a staple of the Roslindale dining scene. That being said, I have tried to go on two occasions. The first time, we were told that the wait would be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!! I have found the North end in Roslindale Square. Thank you! no more parking worries, & high prices. I am thrilled to give Delfino's 5 Stars
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Italian restaurant. The staff is very friendly and the food is out of this world. The host is from Uganda, very friendly, whose mom in Uganda is pressuring him into getting married.Anyway my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having recently discovered that Roslindale Village is a hot spot, we decided to eat here this weekend since we were in the neighborhood anyway. Since we have already been to Sophia's Grotto, we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found Calamari in red sauce without having to go in to the north end! What a surprise! Just perfect. I recommend it to all!
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took my mom here for her birthday tonight as this is one of her favorite restaurants. It's a cozy little space with a friendly staff and it's totally packed - there was never an empty table for more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok guys, Roslindale has officially taken over the "next hot neighborhood" title. Sorry Dorchester! Part of the reason is Delfino's, which I just checked out for the first time last night. I thought it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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We love this place. To start with no matter who works there the staff are on top of it at all times, very welcoming and friendly They serve piping hot freshly made great testing food consistently every time we...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I'm new to the Boston area and Roslindale specifically. I thought, where oh where will I ever find good Italian food? After my first experience at Delfino, I was sure that I didn't have to search...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love supporting my hometown businesses, especially when they're WICKED AMAZING!Delfino's is located in Rozzie square right by the Commuter Rail stop and several bus stops. Do note that weekends,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An Excellent Italian restaurant. My wife and I have eaten there twice now. The second time we ate at the "bar" area, it's not a "drink bar area" but instead you get to watch the kitchen staff...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't what that lady is talking about; Michael, the host, is the nicest guy in town. And yes, the chick Parm is the the BOMB!
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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My husband's New York Italian parents have tried the North End several times during visits to Boston, but Delfinos is the only place they want to eat, now. My husband likes the Fra' Diablo and I'm a fan of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really, really good Italian food in the square.The Pasta Bolognese has never, ever disappointed.Call ahead to mitigate the agony of long lines.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to love about this place? This place has a line out the door from open to close, so call ahead to get your name on the list. Our party of four showed up 15 minutes late and the host was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is noisy, can be a wait, food is good, my cousin (who knows how to cook unlike me) swears by the chicken (or mabye veal?) parm...give it a try.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this restaurant 4 stars if it wasn't for the host. I used to live in Roslindale and came here around once a month for a nice dinner out with my family. The food is amazing and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had the above-average crabcakes and unusual fried calamari with mixed greens for appetizer. Had the seafood linguine fra diavolo for main course. Huge portions but sauce was not enough and lacked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit the food is great, but the noise level is deafening and the wait for a table can make you want to gnaw off your own leg. Don't go here if you want to have a conversation; just go for the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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Roslindale's Delfino restaurant has an unpretentious neighborhood feel which is a nice change from Boston's north end restaurants. They serve excellent homemade linguini dishes as well as typical Ital...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little Italian restaurant, the owner/chef trained with best, do not expect spaghetti and meatballs! Try the antipasto with roasted vegetables, and they served the best pappardelle with porcini...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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Our first trip to quaint Delfino's was a pleasant surprise. The restaurant is really intimate to start. We began with a caesar salad which was delicious and huge. My papardelle bolognese was out of this world,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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As a regular local I have frequented Delfino on many occassions and found service and the food to be consistent. The menu changes seasonally which keeps it interesting. The staff has gone above and beyond to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2004
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This had become one of my favorite places to eat! The scallop appetizer is a must. The waitstaff is helpful and friendly and the red zinfindel is great.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2004
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