Rino's Place

The service and food were amazing! The food came out quickly and the portions were definitely shareable. I upgraded my pasta to the homemade noodles for $10 and it was worth it! Cash only!

I recently ordered takeout from Rinos, and I must say, the experience was a mixed bag. First off, the convenience of takeout is always a plus, but I found the cash-only policy to be a bit inconvenient. In today's digital age, it would be great if they accepted cards to streamline the process.However, the highlight of my meal was undoubtedly the lobster ravioli. It was incredible--perfectly cooked pasta that was light and tender, enveloping a rich filling packed with succulent lobster. The accompanying sauce was a standout as well, featuring chunks of lobster that added an extra layer of flavor. Each bite was a delightful combination of creamy and savory, making it one of the best dishes I've had in a long time.Overall, while the cash-only policy was a hassle, the food--especially the lobster ravioli--made it worth the trip. I'll be back for more!

A few things you should know before you attempt to visit: Street parking is very limited in the area and is permit only M-F from 6pm to 8am. Also, the restaurant's inside dining space is small. I believe there are only 10 tables (though I did see some outdoor tables as well). I'd suggest arriving as early as possible and/or expect to wait in a line outside. One of the staff even has the message 'Yes, you have to wait outside' imprinted on the back of her shirt, lol You've been forewarned! This is a cash only establishment. They have an ATM. I arrived 30 minutes before opening on a Saturday and was the second person in line and was very pleased that I was able to get in and get a great seat at the front window. Enjoyed my meal and wine tremendously! Started off with asparagus wrapped with prosciutto topped with goat cheese and drizzled with balsamic glaze. It was delicious. I thought it was going to be warm, but it was cold, but still good. Paired a Pinot Grigio with lobster ravioli - which was absolutely wonderful. Loved the rich flavor of the fresh plum tomato brandy cream sauce! Amazing food, great service and warm ambience!

I stumbled across Rino's when I was visiting Boston for work. Might have been the best meal I have ever had. Their vongole with white sauce and house Chianti was amazing. Smallish restaurant, tables were full of happy patrons. Only downside: cash only. No worries, there's an ATM down the street. Be sure to visit, you will not be disappointed.

2 nd time here with auntie Ellie Just so good. Every thing was super delicious and tasty. Michelle got the veal parm and I stuck to my favourite tortellini. All the waitstaff are very attentive and caring. Thank you Cheryl for taking care of auntie Ellie. The nieces from vegas

I can't even begin to tell how incredible this place is! Let me start by saying I ate here for the first and only time while visiting Boston over 3 years ago. Today while planning a return trip to Boston in a few months, I was started looking through some pictures in order to get the name of the bed and breakfast where we stayed and I came across this picture of the limoncello scallops and was immediately transported back in my mind to the day where we happened across this restaurant and decided to stop based solely on the name (my mother's maiden name is Rino). It's a very unassuming restaurant in a very unassuming residential area but the food is anything but unassuming. Everything was delicious but the limoncello scallops were the star of the show! Huge plump perfectly cooked sea scallops with spinach in a lemony sauce so good I wanted to drink it when I was done

Make the trip to East Boston if you want an incredible Italian experience. Rino's Place does have some seating outside but the dining room is small (maybe room to seat 40 inside). Many of the staff are experienced and been there for a while and add to your dining visit. All wearing shirts with funny sayings from the restaurant. Also make sure you have plenty of cash or your debit card to use the ATM since they are cash only. The portions are plentiful. The sauces are incredible. We started with calamari with delicious pepperoncinis on top. As well as a Caprese which comes in full and 1/2 portions. For my entree, I ordered the Gnocchi and the plum sauce and fresh mozzarella were the perfect complement of the potato dumplings. We all walked out with a great experience and a to go box for all the great food we didn't want to go to waste.

One of the best Italian restaurants that I've been to. The lobster ravioli is good, but I honestly prefer the Bolognese pasta (my personal preference). The rigatoni pasta in the Bolognese had the right amount of bounce/chew to it. The octopus (appetizer) was also quite nice! And as many have already commented, the portion size is huge - truly a delight! We came on a Tuesday night at 7:45pm and there was no wait time as there were several open tables. Definitely recommend if you are in Boston. Oh, and it is a cash-only place.

So I saw this place on IG, they have some fried Mozz balls that looked amazing. We started with the Arancini Balls and Mozzarella Balls. Both were amazing!!!I ordered the Carrozella with homemade pasta... holy....b&**^^% it was fantastic!!After the big appetizers, my wife ordered the eggplant app for her meal.I will say the good is some of the best I've had, but the staff were amazing. I literally walked in with my phone showing them reels from IG and saying I want this.... Some things to think about... it's a small place, no reservations and you have to wait outside for your table. So if it's rainy, bring your umbrella!

Happy to see that the quantity and quality have remained unchanged (aside from the price increases due to inflation)!!Items we ordered as of 9/2023:- Lobster Ravioli - $41: In my opinion still one of the best entrees here! Plump raviolis (8 total) packed full of delicious lobster! The sauce is also a huge highlight with the perfect creaminess to bring everything together.- Frutti de Mare - $41: if you like seafood this is also a great entree to have. The amount provided is huge so be prepared to take leftovers home!- Fried Calamari - $17: Really fresh and the quantity is fantastic. No sauce accompanies this unfortunately.- Scallop Limoncello - $10 (for a half size): Great presentation and flavor. The buttery spinach pairs well with the perfectly prepared scallops. Unfortunately the sauce was on the salty side.Overall happy to be back!