Trattoria Il Panino Menu (Update 2025)
Trattoria Il Panino in Boston's North End is a charming Italian restaurant that offers a vibrant bar area for casual drinks and an intimate dining experience. The menu is a pasta lover's dream, with standout dishes like the Ravioli con Aragosta, known for its perfectly cooked pasta and flavorful lobster filling. The ambiance transitions from lively to cozy, making it perfect for both drinks at the bar and leisurely meals. Customer reviews praise the attentive service, generous portion sizes, and unique presentation of dishes like the trombetta Al pesto, served in a pan. The restaurant also offers a variety of vegetarian options and espresso martinis that are a must-try. Overall, Trattoria Il Panino is a warm and inviting spot for delicious Italian cuisine that is sure to impress.
HOUSE SPECIAL
Cold Assorted Vegetable Antipasto
Broccoli rabe, roasted peppers, sauteed escarole, eggplant caponata, homemade mozzarella, sauteed mushrooms, zucchini & house crostini
Calamari Fritti
Golden crispy fried squid
Carpaccio Di Bresaola
Dried cured beef with arugula salad
Mom's Meatballs & Ricota
The best of Mom's recipes
Pepata Di Cozze
Sauteed mussels in spicy garlic, Colina tomatoes & white wine broth
Octopus Salad
Potatoes, celery & green olives
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
Baked eggplant mozzarella & tomato
Shrimp Al Limoncello
Jumbo shrimp garlic and olive oil scented with limoncello liquor
Mozzarella Caprese
Imported bufala mozzarella with backyard tomatoes and basil
Zucchini Flowers
Stuffed with whipped fresh ricotta & prosciutto cotto
Charcuterie
Italian cold cuts and assorted cheese
APPETIZERS
Homemade Pasta Menu
Penne Al Pomodoro
San Marzano tomatoes & basil
Cacio O Pepe
Fresh cacio & parmigiano cheese with cracked black pepper
Penne Arrabbiata
Spicy tomato sauce, basil & parmigiano
Penne Puttanesca
Tomato, capers, olives & anchovies
Penne Alla Amatriciana
Italian pancetta, onions & San Marzano tomato
Spaghetti Carbonara
Italian pancetta, eggs & cheese
Trombetta Al Pesto
Fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts & parmigiano
Mezzi Paccheri Al Ragu
Signature Neapolitan rigatoni, slow cooked lamb, beef, veal & pork ragu
Spaghetti Alle Vongole Macchiato
Imported clams with Colina tomatoes
Ravioli Di Ricotta
Ricotta cheese ravioli with San Marzano sauce
Ravioli Porcini
Wild mushrooms, black truffle cream
Mom's Lasagna Della Casa
Lasagna of the day
Tortelli Panna E Prosciutto
Large homemade tortellini with ham & cream
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Homemade potato dumplings, mozzarella & basil
Ravioli Con Aragosta
Lobster ravioli with crab meat sauce
Mezzi Paccheri Ai Frutti Di Mare
Risotto Del Giorno
Chef's choice of the day
Lobster Fra Diavolo
(House Special) Whole Maine lobster with spicy marinara
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken topped with imported mozzarella and marinara, served with penne
Salmone Arrosto
Lemon vinaigrette
Mom's Quattro Carni Ragu
Homemade meatball, sausage, braciola, pork short ribs in our old recipe ragu, served with penne
Lamb Scottadito
Australian grilled rack of lamb, au jus rosemary demiglace
Ossobuco Alla Milanese
Braised veal shank served with saffron risotto
Grigliata Di Pesce
Grilled scallops, lobster, shrimp, calamari and catch of the day
Veal Chop Milanese
Butterfly breaded veal chops, arugula and baby tomato salad
Bistecca
Rib eye steak grilled to perfection, served with hand cut Italian fries
Pesce All' Aqua Pazza
Catch of the Day with garlic, parsley, wine & sea water (Positano style)
Zuppa Di Pesce
Traditional assorted shellfish and lobster in a fragrant seafood broth and garlic bruschette
House Specials Menu
Salads Menu
La Romana
Traditional Caesar salad
Boston Bibb
Lemon vinaigrette, candied pecans and red wine poached pears