Arya Trattoria

We had stopped in at Arya Trattoria without reservations The host a friendly big burly gentleman was extremity inviting and made us welcome and immediately sat us at the Bar for Dinner. The bar tender was also very welcoming and immediately made us drinks and set up the bar so we could have dinner. It was recommended that we have the FARE UN VIAGGIO for the two of us together that is there delectable voyage through Italy. Indulge your adventurous side with a three course meal. we had asked for the Bacon wrapped Figs and their Mamma Rosalie's Meatballs which was recommended to us by a local. Best Meatballs I have ever had extremely tender and flavorful. The rest of the meal was all guided by the bartender after discussing what we liked and did not like. The second course was Bolognese da Abruzzo followed by Bistecca Delmonico "World Champ Ribeye" and Pollo Greca " Chicken Parmesan". The only thing I can say about the meal was after just having traveled through Italy I just had my first Italian meal. The food was outstanding and flavorful and the service was impeccable.

Three adults and a kid made early evening reservations for dinner. Part of being a historic-type building comes with some antiquated infrastructure; dinner was off to a difficult start right away as we had significant trouble getting the stroller up the narrow stairway and there wasn't really anywhere to put it. They were otherwise very accommodating of the baby and set us up with a high chair right away. For antipasti we ordered caprese and calamari. I was not expecting the portion sizes to be nearly as giant as they were. The thick slices of mozzarella were so fresh. Would have been nice to have some balsamic drizzle and higher-quality tomato. The calamari portion was huge and the fried pickled peppers were a fun novelty. We went heavy on the primi with mushroom ravioli, lobster gnocchi, and truffle mac and cheese for the little one. My wife was completely gaga for the ravioli, which I thought were ok. The truffle mac and cheese was good. The gnocci themselves were fine but the lobster was a little tough and it was hard to distinguish what was lobster and what was pasta under all the sauce. I thought the quantity of lobster was reasonable. We went with the pork oso buco for our secondi. The meat was tender and served in a tomato sauce. Also good, but didn't stand out in any way.Overall, we got an incredible quantity of food, but nothing really blew me away. A solid meal for a reasonable price, I was happy with our trip to the north end.

What a fantastic restaurant. My wife had the lobster ravioli I have the Frutti Di Mare. By far the best Italian meal I've had in a long time. The Frutti Di Mare had great flavor and was just spicy enough. I also love the loud ambiance. Makes for a fun time not having to stay quiet. Highly recommend this place.

We made reservations for our 1 year anniversary, and was a little disappointed the host nor waiter took note of that since it was a special night for us. We each had a glass of wine, I tried the "staff pick", which I was very pleased with. The appetizers were incredible and very generous portions. The calamari was very crispy and tender. The lamb chops were big enough to be a meal! For my entree, I got the Osso bucco, their house specialty- which was good, but for a specialty dish, could have been better. The seasonings seemed off- the sauce was very salty, but the pork was not. It could have been more flavorful and more tender.

Food was great but my wife found a hair strand in her pasta and when we reported this to the waiter and the manager, they both acted like there was no chance that it could have have been their mistake and were indirectly accusing us of staging that in order to get it off the bill. Nevertheless, they did take it off the bill and offered us a replacement. But the attitude just didn't feel right.

It's a small cozy place in the north end so I recommend having reservation as they are busy even on the week days. The food here never disappoints. Bolognese da Abruzzo is my go to for pasta. I also really enjoy the ribeye. If you are looking for great Italian food with a good vibe this is for you!

Sat at the bar for dinner and had great food and great service. We ordered the meatballs which were definitely a favorite and the goat cheese wrapped in prosciutto special. As the main meal I got the Short rib gnocchi which was incredible. Sometimes bar service is so so but the bartender and staff were so attentive to our group the entire night!! The restaurant is on the second floor and it's cozy and elegant. Will be going again!

Small, hole in the wall type of feel. We sat by the window which was a nice view and felt less compact than sitting in between different parties of people. You definitely need a reservation in advance as this place is quite popular in the north end. My dinner partner and I had the halibut special which was very tasty. The dish came with butternut squash and roasted vegetables, I felt full but not heavy after my meal. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer and the portion was large enough to feed four people or more. We felt the calamari could have been better if they were less fried and less crispy - they felt more like calamari chips but that might be a preference for some.

Went here for work dinner. Small spot, like tiny. But service was great. Drinks were good! Food was 3/5. Some people loved their food others were eh. Loved the appetizers. Octopus was amazing. I'd say it's a go to!

Reserved a table for 3 for Saturday evening. We were seated immediately. The host was a bit brusque and not very friendly. The ambiance is great. Very charming place, and quite small. We ordered a bottle of wine. Limited wine list and expensive. I wish there were a few more reasonably priced options for bottles. The bread was just ok with a small bowl of olive oil. Considering the rest of the meal, the bread could be better. We got the meatball appetizer and a salad and both were delicious. We ordered the mushroom ravioli, the lobster ravioli, and the chicken parm. All were outstanding. Fantastic food. At the end of the meal they were clearing our plates right away. It felt a bit rushed at the end and it was clear they wanted us to finish and leave, but understandable that they want to turn over tables on a busy night with the very limited amount of tables they have. Overall fantastic place. Highly recommend for a great (albeit pricey - especially the wine) meal. Taking one star away for the brusque host, the limited wine list, and the rushed feeling at the end.