Scampo

I think this place is definitely worth a visit when you come to Boston. It is upscale dining and you can spend a pretty penny if you aren't careful but it's worth it for good authentic Italian food. I came here with family for a Saturday night. You do need to make reservations and they will charge per person who doesn't show. We were seated within a few minutes of arriving and I do recommend checking out the hotel as well it's really cool. Have a drink at alibi or clink if you want to start the evening and i highly recommend spending a good couple of hours for dinner.

I debated posting this but after some back and forth it seemed necessary to share since this could've been really bad for the wrong person...I attended for a multi day event and our table was served about 20-30 mins after everyone else's table for reasons unclear. They were so behind, now mind you, there was only three basic courses and this is how they went.Course 1: Salad... this salad had a FULLY INTACT BEE tossed into the salad. This could've literally killed someone had they eaten it, this is also strange because there weren't bees flying around so no one would've known what was going on....I almost ate it if I hadn't stirred it up, I wouldn't have seen it buried in my salad which was terrifying and traumatizing at the same time. I couldn't get the servers attention so I went inside to let them know and their solution? To bring me a new salad. lol talk about a ruined appetite.Course 2: Fish.... Couldn't hardly eat any of it because of the salad and the little I did have was pretty mushy. Course 3: Dessert.... Served in a to go container because they were running behind.Basically, if you're planning an event or nice dinner I would recommend considering other options. I let management know again after the event and they "apologized" and offered a small token of apology in the form of a future credit, but not even enough to reorder my original meal...If you're like me, I don't want to have to spend money at a place I didn't enjoy in the first place.What a missed opportunity to resolve this.I would've hoped this was handled better by scampo...

I took my wife there for our anniversary dinner and her favorite, Brandi Carlisle concert after. Had an exquisite bottle of Chianti with a thumbs up from our sommelier. Appetizers were fabulous, entrees were spectacular, desert was scrumptious, service was impeccable! Almost didn't realize they were there, but were when we needed something. A fantastic dining experience as we've come to expect from Lydia Shire. We were frequent diners at Biba back in the day, and she hasn't skipped a beat since. Highly recommended!

My friends and I decided to visit Scampo on a Saturday afternoon. Although we made reservations, it wasn't needed at all.The food at the restaurant was alright. The spaghetti, in my opinion, was rather bland and very oily, but the crackling added a significant improvement. I think more seasoning would've been great for this dish. We were recommended to try the lobster pizza, which turned out to be underwhelming with not much flavor. I also found the pizza not cooked to my liking, as the sauce kept falling off my slices. The salmon was okay overall, but not exciting.On a positive note, the service was excellent. Our server was enthusiastic and attentive to our requests. The restaurant itself provided the perfect ambience for a date night, but I'm not sure if I'd return again.

Fantastic! On an early Friday evening my wife and i escaped to Scampo - a quaint restaurant featuring amazing Italian food. The weather was superb on a September day we sat outside as we enjoyed our cocktails and wine. For starters, the "elephant ear walking" was something we've never seen before. Think of a large naan bread, shaped like an elephant ear but with pesto, sauce and cheese. Perfect starter!Main courses featured the Duck - so much flavor the tenderness literally melted in your mouth. Also, the pink swordfish - meaty and savory accompanied with crunchies and i have no idea what pasta but wow was it good!The service was absolutely excellent. Attended to every need, let us eat in peace yet checked on us timely in case we wanted something. For sure this is a place to visit.

Made a reservation for Saturday night about a week in advance, and glad we did because it was a full house. Service was ok, not the most cordial but got the job done. Onto the food:The breadsticks and pesto they give in the beginning are pretty good! We got the lobster pizza to share, and I was expecting it to be on the oilier side but it was great! We also got the tempura green beans, trofie pesto pasta, and pork chop. Green beans: the beans themselves were great-the dipping sauces were both a bit too far on either side for us, the mayo one was on the blander side and the ponzu one was pretty salty, but combined it was good! Trofie: dank. Great homemade pasta, and the lobster sausage was super good. Pork chop: my partner enjoyed it, but I personally thought it was on the fatty side. All in all, pretty decent meal and nice ambience, but a little bit to be missed here and there.

Scampo in Boston hits the mark with its lobster pizza and lobster fried rice--absolutely top tier. The Paper Plane cocktail? Solid. Yet, the haddock lacked seasoning, and was very bland. The staff was exceptional. Their warmth and attentiveness elevated the experience. As for the ambiance? Spot on--inviting and stylish. While the haddock missed the mark, the lobster dishes and overall vibe make Scampo a must-visit.

Ordered pan seared red snapper with lobster risotto made with olive oil. Specifically asked for no butter, no cream, no sour cream, no cream fresh, etc. What I got.Very pretty presentation. But... risotto was made with butter and cream. Asparagus was grilled but burned and inedible. Fish was good but served skin up. It was presumably cooked in olive oil but it was floured. I flipped the fish over and squeegeed the fat off... ate the fish only. They brought more asparagus since the last one was burned... it came carbonized on one side.

I have visited Scampo on a number of occasions and have never been disappointed. I sat at the bar both times, so can't quite comment on service at a table, but the bar service was good, no complaints. The drinks are fantastic, and I love their wine selection. The menu is interesting, but anything I have had here has been immaculate. The pasta servings are perfect for one person! Patrick's naan with prosciutto is phenomenal, so light and airy yet filling! A very unique appetizer or even dinner option! The ambience is very modern and sultry, and I will always love Scampo for a nice night out in the city.

We are staying at the hotel we're the restaurant is located. Service was excellent and the ambience was elevated. Our bartender recommended wines that were delicious. I had the pork chop and she had a lobster dish. Lobster was chewy and my pork chop had a little to no flavor. Nothing on either of the plates popped out. The food was pretty bland.I would say this place is overpriced Definitely not worth the money that we paid for the meal. I would recommend this place to go for cocktails, but not for dinner.