Reviews

"We were in Boston this past weekend and had the most amazing lunch at your restaurant on Sunday! We are still thinking of the meal we had and can't wait to come back to Boston to eat there again! My husband had the chicken parm special over linguini and it melted in your mouth. The sauce was amazing - do you have a site w/ any recipes?? I would love to have the recipe for that sauce! It was so addictive! And the bread was delicious too! I had the Linguine Con Vongole and it hit the spot! Thanks for a wonderful meal - we LOVE your restaurant!"

July 29, 2008 Michelle Kopp

"This afternoon my family enjoyed an early dinner at your restaurant before sending our son off to the UK for four months. The food was delicious and the service great; thank you for a very special meal!"

Sunday January 20, 2008 Lin Van Allen

"Antico Forno is a gem! Food, service, atmosphere, value are all excellent. I drive down from Vermont for a taste of Italian heaven."

October 04, 2007 Roberto Miller

"Antico Forno is a jewel in the center of the North End. Every time my sister flies in from Washington DC, we head right for Salem Street and our favorite restaurant. We are always greeted with warmth, and the entire menu selection is perfect. The Tuscan bread and spiced olives are fabulous starters, and any choice from the menu is a winner. Thank you for such a lovely place to feel like Italy."

Sunday July 08, 2007 Valerie

Matt L.

12/31/2006

I got Fettuccine Positano, and it was everything I expected out of a red sauce, seafood pasta: spicy sauce, tons of scallops and shrimp (I ran out of pasta before I ran out of seafood - very rare for me), tender pasta, and garlic. I tried some of my sister's Calamari Fritti - lightly fried calamari, very tasty. The service was good, and the atmosphere was also good.

Ryan M.

10/19/2006

Thought it was good. The flavors in my pizza weren't as sharp as those at Regina, but it was good quality. For people who don't like sharp and spicy flavors, Antico Forno might be a better bet for pizza. And of course it offers a nicer atmosphere and foods beyond pizza. The salad was excellent. Reasonably priced, casual.

Michael T.

06/04/2006

This place is very good; Salem Street should never come second to Hanover...if anything, they should always be mentioned together, but don't tell the tourists that! I was here last week and grabbed an early dinner. I have to say that I've had better Caesar Salads, but my friend loved hers. My gnocchi was delicious...top three I've ever had. My friend had the roasted chicken with Tuscan style roasted garlic, potatoes and green beans, which they are known for and she raved about it. The atmosphere is dark and romantic and the hostess and waiter were very tentative. With it cold and rainy outside, it was nice to see the fireplace going strong. There was another young family with us that night with two small kids, which certainly added to the family feel of the restaurant. That's something you don't find on Hanover all that much any more.

linny b.

04/13/2006

I absolutely love this place. The staff is so friendly, and I love seeing the same hostess and server each time. A very cozy place, with a brick oven that makes their dishes even better. Split a pizza and order another dish (the caprese is good!), and two people can share a light but filling lunch. I can't keep myself out of that place when I go to the North End, so you won't see any other reviews of the area from me!

LC H.

03/09/2006

love it. i love that it's tucked away on salem street and you don't have as many tourists wandering thru. most recently, i got the margharita pizza and pigged out on the whole thing. but i've never had a bad meal here.!

Natalie H.

03/01/2006

yum yum yum! italian just like grandma's! this hidden jem is tucked AWAY from touristy hanover street. try out the margarita pizza and eggplant fusilli. yum yum. one of the only things i miss about boston.

Miss R.

02/22/2006

Please note that Antico Forno has a picture of a SQUIRREL on it's awning. Which is awesome. I've only eaten here for lunch, but I've never been disappointed - they've got fine pizza and pasta at moderate lunchtime prices. And the staff are friendly and attentive.

Jess K.

02/20/2006

If I could give this place more stars I would. I live in the North End and my reviews are highly concentrated in this area. With that said, I would not review any place more highly than Antico Forno. I ordered the Fusilli Al Tegamino and it was scrumptious. But I must say that I tasted my friend's Rigatoni Alla Boscaiola and thought it was heaven on earth. Everyone I went with (seven people!) ordered different things and thought it was the best meal they had ever had. I am amazed. Awed. Go here now.

Lynda B.

02/14/2006

Very good North End eatery, I think the owners also own Terramia. Reasonable prices, very nice atmosphere. Casual North End choice!

Aaron H.

01/14/2006

What can you add to what's already been said. The food is just wonderful from top to bottom. I had the best gnocchi here. The floorplan is a bit spread out but in a way that lends a sense of privacy while keeping a feeling of coziness. A North End treat.

Abby L.

10/27/2005

So ridiculously freakin' good! We wandered in because it looked nice. The lunch menu was small. The decor was so so, but the food. YUM! I will be back. I think it may have supplanted Il Panino as my favorite North End eatery.

J B.

08/22/2005

This might just be my favorite restaurant in the North End. Certainly one of the more authentic spots, as close to Italy as you're gonna get. Absolutely delicious gnocchi served with bubbling mozzerella cheese in a terracotta bowl, fresh out of the wood-burning oven. Good pizza too, as well as many other interesting dishes. It's cozy and romantic and an all-around great choice for North End dining.

So S.

07/10/2005

"Old oven" is the translation. (I think). My favorite Italian place in the North End which is known for great Italian cuisine. I just love how cozy it is and how great and traditional the food tastes (baked in parchment paper in a stone oven). The prices are moderate for the great food you get---not as expensive as their famous very expensive sister restaurant (Terramia) across the street . LOVE the caprese and the fruitti de mare linguini!! Amazing pizzas and everything else. Cute date place as well.