Appetizers
fried calamari- small 7 ,large 10
broccoli-sauteed in garlic and oil 6
mozzarella marinara 5
mussels-choice of sauce : pesto,fra diavolo,red,giacomo or scampi 9
garlic bread 3
caprese salad-bufala mozarella,fresh tomato,basil and virgin oil 9
house salad 4
caesar salad-small 5 , large 9
antipasto-provolone cheese,sopressatta,bresola,roasted peppers,
stuffed peppers and vinegar marinated vegetables 10
Marsalas and Parmigianas
served with a side of pasta in a marinara sauce
chicken marsala with proscuitto and mushrooms 14
chicken parmigiana 14
veal marsala with procuitto and mushrooms 15
veal parmigiana 15
House Special
Zuppa di pesce - for two-shrimp,scallops,calamari,clams,mussels and lobster,
served over lingiune with your choice of sauce :pesto,fra diavolo,red,
giacomo or scampi 55
-with a bottle of wine 65
Grilled
served with fresh grilled vegetables and a side of pasta in a marianara sauce
swordfish steak 18
salmon fillet 18
tuna steak 18
Entrees
served over linguine with your choice of sauce: pesto,fra diavolo,red,giacomo or scampi
mussels or calamari 14
mussels and calamari 15
clams 15
mussels and clams 16
scallops 15
shrimp 15
shrimp and scallops 16
frutti di mare-shrimp,scallops,calamari,clams and mussels 19
Fettuccini
with swordfish and tuna pieces in a pesto cream sauce 15
with salmon and sundried tomatoes in a tomato cream sauce 15
with chicken,peppers and onions in a tomato cream sauce 14
with proscuitto and peas in a garlic cream sauce 14
Ziti
with shrimp,scallops and broccoli in a garlic cream sauce 16
with chicken and shrimp in a pesto cream sauce 15
with chicken and broccoli in a garlic cream sauce 14
Ravioli
lobster ravioli with diced tomatoes in a garlic cream sauce 16
butternut squash ravioli with diced asparagus in a proscuitto,mascarpone cheese cream sauce 15
Vegetarian
eggplant parmigiana with a side of pasta in a marianara sauce 14
fusilli siciliana with eggplant,onions and mozzarella cheese in a plum tomato sauce 14
pumpkin tortellini in a fresh sage mascarpone cheese sauce 14
Giacomo's tops my list of North End Italian restaurants! Everything I've tried has been absolutely delicious, but my favorite dishes are the pumpkin tortellini and butternut squash ravioli. The giacomo sauce is another winner, especially when paired with any of the fresh seafood offerings.
ReplyDeleteJust be sure to arrive early... there's almost always a line down the block.
Gotta be my vegan daughter-in-law..........Craig
DeleteIf anyone knows the name for the $16 sauv blanc they serve PLEASE email me, we loved it and forgot to make note of the name crystalpowell AT gmail DOT com
ReplyDeleteFood is good but better order take-out. The service is lacking and the fact they add 18% gratuity to a party of 5 or more is ridiculous. They also only accept cash - don't know who does this these days except street vendors.
ReplyDeleteyou are a cheap dick if 18% gratuity is "ridiculous"
DeleteIf you tip less than 18% I wouldn't want to wait on you you cheapskate.
DeleteAn 18% gratuity for parties of 5 or more is not ridiculous. It's standard practice. You should stick with Dairy Queen.
DeleteStandard practice is adding gratuity to parties of SIX or more, not FIVE. YOU'RE the idiot....
DeleteCheapscate. Go to Olive Garden
DeleteThe waitresses work very hard for their earnings and for a party of five or more to have an automatic 18% gratuity added to the bill seems completely acceptable to me. I honestly don't understand the problem with this policy unless there was some problem with a meal then the establishment should have been given the opportunity to rectify the issue.
DeleteMark
I don't think I've ever met anyone who didn't tip at least 20% so I still have to add tip to the bill at only 18%.
DeleteThink for yourself. 20% if the service is good. 5% if they suck.
DeleteRestaurants with lines out the door every night can go cash only. This is an old school place with old school rules. Nobody is forcing you to eat there...
DeleteMy mother was a waitress and told me to tip 15% for standard service and higher for better service. Waitstaff work hard (and there are many jerky customers), but too many feel entitled to tips for just doing their job
DeleteYour mother must have been a waitress in the 1950's. A 15% tip has not been a good tip in a very long time especially when Uncle Sam assumes I make a 17% tip on my sales. Therefore, when you only leave $15 on a $100 check, Uncle Sam assumes I made $17 and taxes me accordingly. 18 to 20% is standard these days. I agree if you have a problem with the service, you should speak to a manager but unless they were downright rude, I would never leave less than 18%.
DeleteI like the added gratuity, saves time and making change etc
DeleteGiacomos is my favorite restaurant in the North End. I get the same thing every time; the linguini with shrimp and Giacomo sauce. I always want to try something new, but I refuse because I am so impressed with this dish. Don't complain about the line as it is part of the whole Giacomo experience. I've had some nice conversations with strangers in line. I have no urge to go to any other restaurant in the North End as long as Giacomos is there :)
ReplyDeletediddo to that!!!!
Deleteenjoyed the food! will definitely come back!
ReplyDeleteMy youngest daughter turns 21 Sunday and all she wants is a nice Italian dinner. That shows smarts and class picking Giacomo's.We'll be 6 or 8 so I hope we'll be first in line. See you there and wish her Happy Birthday. Thanks from a proud Dad
ReplyDeleteyum!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe'll be in town for Thanksgiving...any plans for a traditional turkey lunch/dinner that day?
ReplyDeleteThanks
Are you nuts, this is an Italian restaurant. Have the Zuppa de Pesce and forget the dried out turkey
DeleteSorry....no....plans on a Thanksgiving special menu...
ReplyDeleteCosmin
Are you taking reservations still for Thanksgiving day?
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately we as the rest of the country like to spend the Thanksgiving day with friends and family drinking and trying to cook the turkey the best way possible and get a break from restaurant work ...we're also closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas day...
ReplyDeleteIs this menu the same for valentines day? Really want to go for v-day. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteYes,the menu will be the same...don't know about the day's specials ...it's up to the chefs ...
ReplyDeleteMy kids like Olive Garden better
ReplyDeleteYou should move back to Arkansas.
DeleteYour kids must not be Italian
DeleteThis supercillious attitude relating to Arkansas is so East Coast. You probably bash WalMart too ? You also probably voted for Bill, and will for Hillary. Gotchya !
DeleteHeard so much about the North Ebd Restaurant from my (new)step daughter. Think we'll dress warm and enjoy our first anniversary with you.
ReplyDeleteThe line outside had twice the people in it than people who could fit in the restaurant... I'm thinking these people are really devotees. The wait for the end of the line must have been a couple hours... it was 8pm and 33 degrees outside.I've been here before and it was good, perhaps it has become spectacular since then.
ReplyDeleteIS THE RESTAURANT OPEN ON EASTER SUNDAY?
ReplyDeleteYes,both restaurants are open on Easter Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI'm coming to Boston to run the marathon. My daughter (5) is coming with me. Do you have any kind of kid's menu-or can she just get a smaller portion of a simple pasta/marinara dish?
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Unfortunately there's no kids menu...but we are accommodating kids with sides of pasta ...the easy one would be the zitti marinara...depending how busy the kitchen is...they could do zitti with butter...have fun in Boston!
Deletedo you have a room to accommodate about 20 people?
ReplyDeleteThe whole restaurant has about 30 seats...sorry but there's no room for a party that size...but...if you're willing to break up into four tops,three tops and two tops you can fit in...
DeleteDo you have any gluten free pasta dishes
ReplyDeleteThanks
Sorry,no gluten free pasta...
DeleteWe walked down Hanover while visiting Boston and noticed the line...figured it must be a good place to eat so we went there the next night. It did not disappoint...had the pumpkin tortellini...amazing! It was fun to watch the cooks too. One disturbing thing...when we left, we lingered outside long enough to put our coats on. We heard a little disturbance behind us. Apparently the waitress went after some customers asking what was wrong with the meal/service. The customers looked bewildered. She went on to explain that it was customary to leave a larger tip than she received if the food/service was good. I found that to be a bit nervy. I understand that it is customary to leave tips for servers and that they count on it but it is not required. She should have been thanking them...not complaining to them or better yet, just left it alone...let the tail go w/the hide and focus on the next customers. If I had been standing in line waiting to get in, I most likely would have left. My tips are thank yous and should not be expected (and I did leave a 20% tip for our waiter by the way).
ReplyDeleteTotally agree. Customer is in charge of the tip. Any expectation is based on entitlement attitude. Thanks for thinking for yourself.
Deletedoes this restaurant have beer, wine and dessert?
ReplyDeleteThe Northend location doesn't have dessert ...just wine and beer and good food...
DeleteAre you taking reservations for mother's day this Sunday?
ReplyDeleteThe Northend location does not take reservations at all...first-come, first-served service policy...
DeleteDo you take credit cards? What time does the line start to form?
ReplyDeleteNo...sorry ...no credit cards ....the line during the week can start around 4:30 ish...on holidays and the weekend a little early ...some days you can walk in with no line at all...
ReplyDeleteI know that there are no gluten-free pasta dishes. Is there anything on the menu that is gluten-free?
ReplyDeleteYou can find some gluten free dishes in the northend restaurant ...the broccoli sautee,mussels, caprese,salads,the grilled fish is served over grilled vegetables and you can skip the side of pasta,and you can try the seafood dishes without the pasta ...
ReplyDeleteMake sure you let your server know about your allergies.
I had the most amazing Italian food of my life here! Can't wait to come back to Boston and eat here again!
ReplyDeleteIt wouldn't be a visit to Boston without an amazing dinner at Giacomos. We eat here every time we visit from North Carolina. Amazing food, great service - home run! When we were there in July, the couple in front of us was from the town next to us. They had heard about the restaurant from some friends...turns out it was mutual friends that we had told about the restaurant - small world!
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to say "hi" & I can't wait to get down that way. A couple of friends took a trip down for dinner last week, so now I have the craving! Is Rose still around? Please tell her that Paul Appleton's, Daughter Robin, says "hello from NH". :)
ReplyDeleteYes,Rose is still around...I will let her know about your post,maybe she will replay to you on the blog
ReplyDeleteGiacomo's Northend restaurant is one of my favorite restaurants.
ReplyDeleteHow late are you open? I have an overnight in Boston on Friday 10/5 and hope to get there for dinner. It would be just me (one person) -- I know your place is small, but i've been dreaming of your lobster ravioli for 2 years (last time I was there).
ReplyDeleteon Fridays kitchen closes at 10:30
ReplyDeleteDoes the South End location take reservations or take credit cards?
ReplyDeleteYes for reservations, no for credit cards
ReplyDeleteMy Boyfriend and I, just loved Giacomo's.... We drive over 2 hours just to eat their.... and we just can't get enough of it... just amazing.
ReplyDeleteWe will be staying in Back Bay area this week...is it better for us to go to the South End? Is the food/menu the same as the North End?
ReplyDeleteThe southend restaurant is a good choice, there's a few dishes that are not on the menu but you can try both restaurants as the northend is 10 minutes away on a cab...also the menus for the restaurants are listed on the blog so you can compare
ReplyDeleteI am getting into boston around 930 on a friday night and I love Giacomos. Do I have a chance to get seated in the north end restaurant if I arrive around 10pm? or is there usually still a line at that hour?
ReplyDeleteIf you're a lucky man you might get in with a little wait in line ...Fridays are busy days for the Northend...usually it might be a 20-30 minutes wait...but if you get in line at 10 you will be seated...the line gets cut off at 10:30
ReplyDeleteWell we are from Vancouver, B.C., and are stranded in Portland, Maine compliments of Hurricane Sandy. The earliest we can get out is from Boston, so we hope to be able to get into the restaurant this time!!! We didn't have CASH on last time, but will make sure we do this time :)
ReplyDeleteSpent yesterday in Boston, saw the line for Giacomo, and a similar line at the M. bakery across the street (which I really don't understand). Is Giacomo really THAT good, and for those of us not willing to line up for 30-60 minutes, which are the next best Italian restaurants in the North End?
ReplyDeleteI would give Panza a try...
DeleteWe were in Boston attending a conference and visited the North End. We were given Giacomo's as a reference from a young lady who walked past us as we exited our taxi. What a wonderful small, but intimate place. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and the service was great. Run, don't walk to this great part of the USA at the North End in Boston. Love, Angela from Montana xo
ReplyDeleteDo you take reservations? From the comments it sounds like you are a small place. I need to make a reservation for 14 people.
ReplyDeleteNo reservations for the Northend Restaurant,it operates on a first come first served policy .Yes the place is small and a party of 14 is harder to accommodate since the whole place has 13 tables...but if you don't mind the southend location you can give us a call at 617.536.5723 and the hostess will let you know if a party of that size could be accommodated.it will be harder to do that on a weekend day as the weekends are booked in advance by our customers
DeleteIs it possible to call in an order to go?
ReplyDeleteYes,both restaurants do take out
ReplyDeleteHey, I don't see it on the menu, but I'm jones'n for lasagna--do they serve it?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Yes...not regularly in the menu...but it runs as a special whenever the chef thinks lasagna...
DeleteI visited the restaurant for the first time this Past Saturday from a recommendation at Faneuil hall. The line was at the end of the building. We were told that it was about a 45 minute wait. While we weren't starving and the recommendation said it was worth it we decided to stay.
ReplyDeleteI am a picky person. I like things the way I cook. If I spend a dollar at a restaruant I want it perfect. After all I consider myself a good cook and if I have to pay it should "WOW" me....
All that said. I do not think I will EVER go to another restaurant in the North End. Once you find perfect you can not get better and Giacomos was every bit worth the hour and 20 minute wait. The server was great. The food was great. The wine was great. The ... you get the picture.
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Mic - Middleboro
Hi. I heard a lot of amazing things about Giacomos. I was wondering if you guys offer a whole wheat/ whole grain pasta? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi! Sorry no whole wheat /grain pasta in our menu right now.
DeleteIs there typically a line mid-week for (hopes of) dining at 4:30, right when you open?
ReplyDeleteUsually yes...are you a lucky person?
Deletei like your post.. very nice and interesting..
ReplyDeleteDo you deliver to Joisy? :-)
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