Bar 'Cino Brookline

I went for dine out Boston so it was a $41 meal for three courses. The food was very delicious but I wish they used more of their regular menu food on the dine out menu! However, everything I got was very delicious. The Caesar salad was very lemony and the breadcrumbs was a delicious touch. The pasta also had breadcrumbs and it was so yummy. The dessert was only okay, but someone else at my table got the pistachio ricotta cake which was to die for. The atmosphere is great and the service was great too!

Loved the Meet Boston menu at Bar Cino! The fried ricotta was amazing and the menu was great. The vibes inside were awesome and cute for an intimate date night. I would definitely love to come back and get the pizza!

A Hidden Gem in Brookline We went to Bar 'Cino in Brookline on Mother's Day weekend and had a great experience! Sat outdoors in perfect weather and kicked things off with their Cino Sangria, super refreshing. The tri-colored salad was light and fresh, and the crispy cauliflower had just the right amount of heat. We shared the Margherita pizza and Carnaroli risotto, both were flavorful. Ended with the tiramisu and ricotta cake, which were the perfect sweet finish. Great food, relaxed vibe, and friendly service, will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

Highly recommend the short rib, so juicy and tender. The mushroom pizza 🍕 is also a must-try. Some other customers came to our table and asked what that was as it looks, smells and tastes so good 😊. Everything else is also tasty. Bread isn’t always provided but you can ask for it Reasonable pricing and nice atmosphere for gatherings. We booked an outdoor table but it was chilly the other day. The host was very kind to assign us an indoor one instead. Great location, accessible to public transit. Will come back again for sure.

This place is my favorite Italian restaurant in Brookline. I have tried various dishes here, and all of them were tasty. 100% recomended.

I personally loved the Pesto pasta and the Tiramisu! Great staff and lovely ambience. Must try!

A good restaurant with nice service and good food overall. The food was questionably coming out so quick after you put the order including pizzas. The taste was ok but nothing very special. The grilled pizza has a very thin crust which was different and tasted good and light. The pistachio cake was really good, not so sweet and delicious. The interior space was nice and comfortable.

The food was kind of the definition of "fine." I did not really think "oh yum!" for any of the meal. The meatball app was the best part, with the bread it was pretty yummy. The entree "jumbo" shrimp were very small so I don't know if that was a pun or what, but they were pretty dry and overcooked. The sauce they are in *is* yummy but with bad protein to accompany, it did not do enough. The peach cake dessert was very disappointing, dry inside and looked quite unappetizing too. The atmosphere was fun and service was great but I can't go higher than 3 stars for a place I won't be returning to.

I highly recommend this place! The food is delicious! The drinks and dessert are also delicious. The person who served me was amazing and made me want to come back. I don't remember her name! But it was one of the best services I've ever had.

I stopped by on a Friday around 5:30pm and the place was already packed. Luckily there were a few bar seats still available so 2 of us were able to get seated immediately without a reservation. We decided to split the fritto misto ($15), antipasto ($22), carnaroli risotto ($25), and finished with a slice of the limoncello mascarpone cake ($10). The food arrived quickly and barely fit into the space we had at the bar. We really enjoyed the zesty, slightly bitter fried lemon slices in the fritto misto, but the rest of the fried seafood was not particularly memorable. The lemon aioli had such a mild lemon flavor that I thought it was plain aioli. We realized that the antipasto might be better split between 3 or more people. There were generous portions of cured meats and olives but everything together was pretty salty! I liked the assortment of flavors and textures from the sweet fig jam and tangy beans to the crusty bread and juicy tomatoes. When we first received the risotto, the dish still looked pretty watery, but over time the rice absorbed all of the sauce and became creamy. There were lots of mushrooms and chestnuts in the dish to enjoy with every bite of rice. The mushrooms and chestnuts added so much umami and texture. I wouldn't have minded if the rice was a little firmer. Finally, the lemon mascarpone cake was not too sweet and had a strong lemon flavor. I was not expecting the raspberry on top to be frozen. The mascarpone cream on the side added moisture without being too overwhelmingly creamy.

Loved our visit to Bar'Cino yesterday! The restaurant itself is in a great location right on the C line. The decor was so cute with lots of natural lighting. Our waiter was also super nice and gave us good recs. We shared a few dishes that we really loved. Everything we got was pescatarian friendly! The Tuscan kale salad was great as a kale lover. The risotto was cooked well and had great creamy flavor. The fritto misto had a good variety of seafood, but probably not the best I've ever had. And we enjoyed the tuna pasta which wasn't too fishy. Topped off with the tiramisu which was a great portion to share and had yummy crunchy toppings.

The food is consistently good but the service is less so given the price point. Warm, comfortable space with a large bar at the center. Meatballs are excellent. Chicken Milanese is a highlight and go to for me with a generous serving. Chianti short rib is solid. Spaghetti carbonara is okay, but a smaller serving and an average flavor profile. Had three of the desserts that were excellent. The service was slow, and the restaurant was at 75% capacity. You shouldn't run out of your drink while eating dinner. After having dinner at a similarly priced restaurant in the south end, it changed my view and I updated with a generous 4 star. The price to value is a little high.

I'm so surprised by how much I loved bar 'Cino! I came on a hot weekday night and sat on the patio with a friend, I loved that there is a patio option for the summer as there aren't a whole bunch in the Brookline area. The patio had cute little lights hanging and a modern aesthetic (and the inside is very cute as well). My friend and I got the 'Cino sangria and split the roasted chicken pesto pizza - both were soooo delicious. The sangria was fruity and sweet. The pizza was definetly not the most appealing presentation but I was surprised by how much flavor the cheese and pesto packed - would recommend for sure. We ended the meal with the pistachio cake and oh what a TREAT!!! It was so light and fluffy, so good. The hostess and waitresses were super friendly. A great decent priced spot for dates or hanging out with friends!

I went to Bar'Cino for Dine-out Boston and I was thoroughly impressed by the food. THE CRISPY DUCK WAS HEAVENLY. I practically licked the plate and the duck bones clean. The crispy, fatty duck paired with the fresh, acidic fennel and the creamy parsnip puree and sweet agrodolce was a masterpiece in my mouth. Would return for the duck and the roasted beets. They were overlaying the creamiest burrata cheese and the fat from the burrata complemented the acidity of the lemon dressing on the arugula and the sweetness of the beets. Such good flavor pairings. Masterful. The service was fine. The ambiance was nice and chill. It was a little chilly where I was seated. Must have been next to an air vent.

We have been regular customers for years. Always have been satisfied with service, quality and portion size. Our experience this evening was quite a shock. Our server was friendly and efficient. The order of cauliflower was shockingly small. It was almost as if a good half the serving size was omitted. The cacio e Pepe pasta was also tiny! I had hope to share some with the person who ordered but that would have been impossible. The 1/2 chicken was more like a tiny Cornish Hen with a pile of potatoes and squash. Very disappointing overall. Not sure if we will be returning.

Came here on a Saturday night for dinner and I really enjoyed my experience! You get a small bit of bread when you are initially seated- would have preferred it to be warm and served with some butter. I have had better bread in other Italian places. I got the farro salad and added the shrimp to make it a bit more of a meal. It was very delicious. They didn't scrimp on the shrimp which was nice! For dessert I tried the pistachio ricotta cake! Was very light and fluffy and came with a bit of whipped cream. Overall the experience was very nice, food was good and the atmosphere was relaxed and chill. The menu has a lot of options and will be back to try some of their small plates!

Such delicious salads. I had the Farro salad and it was scrumptious. It's all in the dressings which were so good. Our awesome Bellman, Jimmy from the Marriott recommended Bar Cino and it did not disappoint!! Mikaela was our server and she was very attentive and did an awesome job keeping us happy during our meal. I'd highly reco Bar Cino for an amazing meal in Newport. We were lucky to just walk in for lunch. I'd make a reservation just to make sure you get your table!

good food and interesting but great cocktails! came to bar cino for a date night and was presently surprised by the food. was slightly upset that we had a reservation but had to wait by the door for 20 minutes to get a seat - understandable due to them having to close their outdoor patio due to rain, but 20 minutes was a little absurd. partanna EVOO is my family's EVOO of choice so i was happy to see it was at the tables. waitress was kind and attentive. great date spot, looking forward to coming back!

Roasted Rhode Island Mushroom Pizza 4/5 Rigatoni Bolognese 3.5/5 Tagliatelle 4/5 ~First Impressions~ The restaurant's interior is simple with a calm atmosphere, but full of activity. We were able to have a comfortable meal without being too interrupted/distracted by other diner's or the server. The food also came out in a timely manner and the waiters were seamless. ~The Food~ The roasted mushroom pizza was a good starter. It had a pita like crust and the mushrooms and meat opened up the appetite. The bolognese wasn't too special, but it was a great filler that left a savory tomato taste with the meat. The tagliatelle was a good balance against the meat and tomato heavy bolognese. The food itself wasn't spectacular, but I enjoyed it very much. ~The Logistics~ There's lots of street parking near this area. I don't think a reservation is necessary, but it could get pretty busy.

Super delicious and interesting offerings with a great wine and cocktail list. Very solicitous staff with a lovely airy modern atmosphere. The olive oil - Partanna - is so good that I could drink it. Love the Brookline location!

My friends and I went to Bar 'Cino to celebrate a birthday this week. We've heard a lot of positive chatter about this place, but we wanted to see for ourselves. Needless to say, it lived up to our expectations. The experience started with complimentary bread and olive oil. The olive oil was delicious, and very few restaurants offer complimentary bread these days. It was a fantastic precursor to our meal. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the wine list and gave us excellent recommendations for a Sauvignon Blanc. One of our friends is gluten free, and they had a great gluten free beer option. We started our meal with the stuffed bruschetta with goat cheese and jam -- so good! For entrees we had the bolognese and short rib. Absolutely fantastic -- the short rib especially was fantastic. Would definitely recommend this dish. Overall we had a good experience! Our only critique is that we had a reservation, but weren't sat until 20+ minutes of waiting. Otherwise, would recommend a visit!

The food and service at this Bar 'Cino was excellent. Our server Derrick was very friendly and knowledgeable and gave us some solid recommendations. We had the tri colore salad, chicken milanese, the tagliatelle and the fennel sausage pizza. The milanese was my favorite, the salad dressing was delicious. The pizza was more of a flat bread than a traditional pizza but it was pretty tasty.

Ordered a Grilled Shortrib sandwich, got a sloppy, soggy mess. Thought I would at least salvage the inside, taste was undesirable. Feeling hungry thought I'd eat a few of the side chips, also soggy tasted the same as the sandwich.

I visited bar Cino on a Friday evening as part of dine out Boston, Boston's restaurant week. On entering, the space feels grand and inviting, yet still homey and cozy. There were no tables available, so I took a seat at the bar. The bartender was attentive, and must have refilled my water glass around 10 times. Throughout the evening. I started with the bruschetta, which frankly was unlike anything I've had before. I believe it was topped with cooked peaches, which added an incredible sweetness and lightness to the already well seasoned crostino. But my second course was the star - the corn and squash pizza. The pizza was grilled rather than baked with a thin crust. It came out soft and crispy, and it was quite rich. The orange sauce on the pizza added a touch of salt, and I was overall delighted with this dish. And finally, I ended with a roasted banana dessert. This was good, but it paled in comparison to the first two courses. Certainly worthwhile, though, given the fresh whipped cream. Overall, I definitely recommend bar cino, and I will definitely be returning.

I had heard good things about Bar 'Cino and was excited to finally try it, but I'm a little disappointed. Service is not great. Management is very nice, but our waitress wasn't the friendliest, brought us red wine when we ordered white, and we never got water refills. I got the house made ricotta cavatelli, which was mid. No ricotta or capers to be found, the chicken sort of hid both flavor and portion wise, and the overall dish was oiler than I'd have liked. My friend got the bolognese, which had a much more generous portion of protein and generally was better made. This also could have been of my doing but I got a terrible stomach ache after dinner- not a good impression after dining at a new restaurant. I will say the ambiance is incredible, and I loved the roasted RI mushroom bruschetta. All the flavors melted together wonderfully. I would also want to try the grilled pizza, cocktails, and other menu items, so I would return as there is definitely potential. Just 3 stars for this particular visit.

We did our little post graduation dinner at this place, and it was lovely. First off, we were able to get a private room for 24 people and our server was very nice and organized. Despite taking orders for so many people, no orders were messed up! I ordered grilled salmon and it was delicious plus also very filling. We also ordered tagliatelle which was a vegetarian dinner with penne pasta, pesto and mushrooms, which was also pretty good!!

Great food at a reasonable price with decent sized portions! The food all tasted fantastic -- highlights included the EVOO poached tuna spaghetti and the burrata special for the night -- both were refreshing and flavorful, and the bread was so soft and wonderful. Service was great as well, and the ambiance made for a nice date night. This was my second time back and this place is consistently tasty.

Stopped in for a graduation dinner with small group (6). The place was hopping and the interior was modern and music had a great vibe. The crowd was clearly enjoying themselves and the smell of great food was everywhere. The menu was terrific and I could have chosen several items to try. We started with bruschetta (excellent) and crispy cauliflower (arrived as we were finishing dinner). My first selection was sold out at 6:00pm, however with lots to choose from I toggled to the roasted chicken (excellent comfort food), while others choose pasta, margarita pizza and others. Everyone appeared to really enjoy their food. I received the appetizer as we were finishing dinner, with the server apologizing for the mishap and telling me we would not be charged for the item. Since we were moving to desert at that time, it basically became takeout. Deserts were yummy, tiramisu, mango gelato, and pistachio cake. All in all, I think this would be a better experience on a less busy night, and possibly a different server. While thy appetizer was a small pre-dinner irritant, when we were irritated again when it arrived, and an irritant post dinner WHEN THEY BILLED ME FOR IT. At that point we were ready to go and not going inquire yet again about the food we wish we had never ordered. I would try this place again, but pick a better day.

Bar'Cino was packed when my friends and I arrived on a Friday evening. We had a reservation but needed to wait a short while before the table was ready for us. We ordered crispy cauliflower, braised meatballs, fritto misto, carnaroli risotto, and one of their grilled pizzas. Honestly, everything tasted pretty good. I found the portions on the smaller side though as I did not feel too full after the meal. The crispy cauliflower lived up to its name and had a nice sweet crispy glaze making it a great treat to share. The meatballs tasted fine, but there was nothing too special about it. I did enjoy the sauce that paired with it though. The fritto misto tasted nice and crispy as well, but the amount was on the smaller side. I enjoyed how lightly breaded it was. The carnaroli risotto was also nicely flavored. I most enjoyed the grilled pizza. It was a bit of a pain to cut it with the scissors, but the taste was worth it. I loved how crispy and thin the pizza was, and the ingredients were fresh and lovely. The toppings paired very well together. For drinks, I had the 'cino sangria which turned out fruity and enjoyable. We then ended the meal with dessert by ordering the pistachio ricotta cake, tiramisu, and chocolate budino amaretti tart. The pistachio ricotta cake was amazing. It was soft and light, and everything paired well making this dessert very enjoyable. The other desserts felt a bit lackluster. The tiramisu tasted fine but had an overwhelming amount of cream. The chocolate tart tasted rich but did not leave much of an impression. Overall, I really enjoyed the food here and would love to come back and try their other items.

I came here for my 22nd birthday dinner with some friends and family, and the ambiance and drinks at this establishment were top tier. I had the espresso martini and it was one of the best I've ever had. However, I ordered the orecchiette and it was not my favorite. I felt the chicken lacked flavor, and ate less than half the plate. On a better note, the tiramisu was delicious! It was extremely moist and we enjoyed sharing it after I blew out the candle. It was a complete table pleaser. We also ordered the limoncello mascarpone cake, and that was tasty and moist as well. I am definitely looking forward to trying a new main course if I get the opportunity to return to Bar 'Cino!

restaurant has a very nice vibe inside and service was super fast and attentive. they bring bread to the table which is always appreciated and the food was great. especially loved the crispy cauliflower!

Barcino! Top fave at the moment for dining. I feel it's hard to find good quality tasty food in Boston. This is worth the price, and for Boston it isn't too expensive. All good pictured was DELICIOUS. They have a great Moscato as well. Add to your list! Ambiance is great, with wonderful outdoor seating. Food comes quick and servers and fast and attentive.

Went at 4:15 and there was no waiting for seating for our early dinner. Waiter was good and the food delivery guy was friendly and had a strong cologne which stuck around for a minute after leaving out food. The grilled pizza was excellent (I wish I could make thin crispy pizza like this at home). The meatballs were excellent on the polenta as was the shrimp salad.

Nice atmosphere for dinner, and also has an outdoor terrace- food was alright but the price was also alright, so it was worth the try!

My favorite neighborhood Italian! Amazing food and drinks, beautiful seating inside and out, and great staff! I always walk by and think I should make a conscious effort to go there more often. Every time I do I walk out very happy.

I came for dinner here with a friend and was pleasantly surprised by the level of food served here! Everything was quite tasty, and although it wasn't the most traditional Italian food, it was an elevated take on Italian-American and honestly, they do it well. Cocktails were good, servers were the appropriate amount of friendly, my friend and I shared a few appetizers and a couple of pasta dishes and we were more than satisfied by the end of the night. The only drawback? Prices. I get that it's in Brookline and they're obviously trying to draw in more of the high-end crowd but it's a bit difficult to swallow pasta dishes that are all above $20 as well as the pizzas. The food was good, but is it worth it? I am willing to give it another go but with other places that are boasting cheaper prices with honestly better food, I may be drawn away to another place in the saturated Brookline area.

Had dinner here a week ago and loved the food and ambience. We got a pizza, and two pasta dishes as well as a bruschetta appetizer. All were great. The host was nice but very busy and our server was just "fine." He brought the check without asking if we wanted dessert (we did) and didn't seem thrilled when we ordered it. Overall really good experience though.

Hidden Italian gem in Brookline! Came in without reservations on a Wednesday evening and didn't have to wait at all. It was a nice day so all the outside tables were taken but I didn't mind! Did not look a reviews prior to coming so I had no expectations but everything was so light, fresh, and flavorful. The pizza was more like I crispy flatbread in the best way possible. We didn't think we could finish it but it was so light we (2 people) finished the whole thing. The pasta and sides were all so good! Everything was well cooked and not too heavy. Will definitely come back for fresh Italian fare and vino

The food was delicious the service timely and the atmosphere upbeat. Will be visiting again soon.

With the quality and quantity of food that my friends and I got for what we paid for, Bar'Cino definitely stands out as one of my favorite restaurants for outstanding pasta! Not a single one of their pasta dishes failed to provide an explosion of complex and delish flavor! The sausage cavatelli was slightly spicy with a rich tomato sauce; the fettuccini had great earthy flavors from the mushrooms, and the rigatoni bolognese was meaty and hearty! Of course, all their pasta was cooked to a chewy Al dente, just the way they should be cooked. The restaurant itself was also very beautiful! Spacious with a calming atmosphere, perfect for when you want to go out with friends! They even have an outdoor patio for when the weather is nice. Their bathroom was also very clean! Finally, service was fine. While they did take extra precautions to accompany my friend's dietary restrictions, they never gave us out complementary bread :( granted, it was a busy night, but still! Anyway, put Bar' Cino on your list! It's definitely worth the visit. (p.s. If you like my review and photos, you can check out my other Boston restaurant reviews on my Instagram food blog @eathanymeng)

Why I'll go back: 'cuz when I'm in the mood for straightforward, high quality "comfort" Italian dishes and pizzas, Bar 'Cino delivers the goods You HAVE to try: one of the pizzas - crispy (but not too crispy), with high quality toppings and no grease. Plus, they give you scissors to cut it! Tony's Tip: the Green Line is a super convenient way to get here. St. Mary's on the C line stops literally across the street. So, we meet again Bar 'Cino! How I've missed you. Since our weekend dalliance in Newport two Summers ago, I've longed for another rendezvous. I loved your refined but laid-back attitude. I remember your intoxicating smell. Oh, how I longed to taste you one more time (ummm, a little much? ;) What are the chances that I would happen upon you practically in my backyard, on the edge of Boston, nestled inconspicuously within a row of other neighborhood destinations on Commonwealth Ave. in Brookline? No matter, I was thrilled at our reunion. And in an instant, it was like no time had passed at all. I enjoyed a cold, tangy kale salad, followed by the most classic of all bolognese preparations and a sausage and onion pizza so light and bursting with flavor that it instantly transported me back to the evening we met. It was so comfortable being in your space again (a booth made it all the more intimate), and you catered to my every need, from refreshing my water to a sweet guilty pleasure for dessert - by then only one scoop of salted caramel was all I could handle. I wish we could have lingered longer. Alas, I know you have so much more to offer. I suspect we will be seeing each other again quite soon. Until then, ciao bella.

Good dishes: Broccolini, Margarita Pizza Decent dishes: Crispy Maitaki mushrooms Don't order: Fettucine with mushrooms (very bland) The service was good. The ambiance was great inside for drinking wine, catching up with friends, and sharing large plates. I'd recommend going for the ambiance alone, just be very selective about what dishes you try to / keep your expectations low.

Everything from the cocktail, to main dishes, to dessert was fabulous! Staff were friendly and attentive

This is my favorite restaurant in Boston. The tuscan kale salad with pulled chicken is the only way I will ever eat a vegetable. The chicken pesto panini will be catered at my nonexistent wedding. 10/10 I am obsessed. Sell a bottle of the sundried tomato dressing and i will put it in an IV bag. Mwah chefs kiss.

Friendly Service Nice Atmosphere Excellent Dinner...Don't forget the Dessert . An employee owned business!

Fun Italian spot in the neighborhood with a variety of appetizers, grilled pizzas, and delicious pastas. The charcuterie and calamari here are great. Pizzas can be a bit inconsistent but when they grill it up right - it's absolutely delicious. The pizzas being unconventionally shaped, they serve it to you with a pair of chicken scissors - so cut/make your own slices which is kinda fun. Personally, I've never had a bad pasta dish here - although sometimes the serving sizes can be inconsistent. Overall, a great addition to the neighborhood and the outdoor seating is lovely when the weather is nice - just make sure you have a rez/request outdoor seating - otherwise the wait can be pretty long.

Hopping Italian-inspired spot in Brookline Food: Highly recc any of the bruschetta for sharing- we got the roasted RI one with stracciatella, kale pesto, mushroom and bread crumbs which was delicious- the bread was toasted and soft, and the pesto was so fresh Also got the orecchiette pasta with chicken, broccolini pesto, provolone, and lemon herb breadcrumbs. The chicken was ok, tasted parboiled, but the pasta and vegetables were flavorful, and you can add some red pepper flakes for a satisfying kick! The mushroom tagliatelle looked good as well. Other: Fast service, friendly staff Chic Friday-Saturday night vibes similar to Barcelona Brookline/Boston Not a long wait for seating at the bar TLDR; Come here for great food and great ambiance in a fun part of Brookline!

So happy I tried this place! It seriously blew me away. Staff was super friendly, food was pretty good as well, and the ambiance was great. It was cozy and the level of noise was also low so I loved that. I felt like we were kinda there alone. Would definitely come back for a date night or just to grab drinks. Their drinks are great!

Very comfortable and fast service in this location. I really enjoyed the meatballs and the broccolini. The Tiramisu and cappuccino was delicious too. I really like Orlando our server who was attentive. The location is ideal for nearby residents . They have a patio too. Every time I pass by, it looks like it's busy during the summer.

I've frequented Bar'cino three times now so repeat customer here! Our first visit the pasta Bolognese was phenomenal. Unfortunately, we have tried to replicate this the following two times and found the pasta dishes to be more standard. We frequently enjoy sitting at the bar where we find the bar tenders professional and welcoming. The mixed drinks are well made with a variety of ingredients that should appeal to most. On our last visit the prosciutto and fig pizza was delicious. Pistachio and ricotta cake for dessert was solid but not amazing.

Meatballs were good because the polenta underneath was yummy and we got a bottle of wine. So didn't try cocktails. So that's why this review isn't a 1star. The arancini was blah flavor, almost like they were bought frozen and heated up. Sauce under was bland. Panini with side salad. It's basically a lettuce panini with barely anything else inside and then you get more lettuce as side salad.... Roasted chicken is staple and such an easy dish. I should've known it wouldn't be good when the menu and online menu had typo "lemon scented" chicken. Chicken was beyond dry with zero flavor. There was no time put into its preparation except over cooking it. Broccolini was overcooked with ultra burnt taste, roasted potatoes were overcooked with zero flavor and dry texture. Probably easiest side dish to make with flavor. I've never had a roasted chicken dish I didn't like. So I was shocked how horrible it was and it was ultra special evening that was ruined. The outside is super posh looking and the inside is really cute as well. Maybe they had new cooks who need more training but sadly we won't be back which is such a bummer. The manager was super nice and did comp the chicken dish.

The food was delicious and the server was excellent. I sat at the bar and met some nice people, which always adds to an enjoyable experience.

We were looking for a nice dinner after a long day of traveling to Boston. We were a party of 3. Appetizers were good. Hubby had a pizza with prosciutto which he enjoyed. I ordered their risotto which was really bland - it tasted like rice with lemon juice and a sprinkle of scallion. Service was good. Not sure I'd go out of my way to go here but I definitely would not order risotto here again.

A good standby in Brookline. I picked it mainly because it was one of the few spots with open reservations for a large group on Sunday night, and the food and service turned out to be excellent. I love a good spicy + vegetable cocktail, so of course had to go with That's All Folks, with tequila and house-made carrot juice. Delicious and very, very generous on the tequila. We started with the calamari as an appetizer for the group. First time having fennel and lemon as additions to the dish - can't say I loved the deep-fried sourness when I bit into a piece of the lemon. The fennel was good but a tad hard to eat gracefully and the dish as a whole could have used more of a blot coming out of the fryer. I went with the Caesar salad and salmon, though the pastas and pizzas also looked good. The piece of fish was cooked exactly to medium rare, and the salad was nice and healthy-ish. Also tried a bite of the tagliatelle - loved the al dente texture. Too many places make their pastas so undercooked that it turns out crunchy. The desserts, however, were the star of the dinner. We went with the pistachio ricotta cake, pistachio gelato, and the tiramisu. The tiramisu deserved the highest of all Asian compliments - "not too sweet" - and had beautiful layers of lady finger and cream. The cake was my favorite, though. They give out little bundles of bread with olive oil. Lots of street parking out front, free on Sundays.

The ambiance here is quite lovely, dim lighting for dinner, perfect for a date night. We sat in a two person booth and it was an intimate setting. We ordered: - Rating 8/10: Umani Ronchi Casal wine (white/ crisp/ medium/ fruity/ dry) - Rating 6/10: Cesar salad, tasty, not outstanding - Rating 10/10: meatballs so delicious, laid on what I think was grits? - Rating: 9/10: Bolognese sauce is out of this world, comforting and plentiful. I would've wanted to see more meat on the plate here! - Rating: 8/10: Cacio E Pepe with clams, great flavor, perfect summer evening dish. Was missing some fresh crushed black pepper! The service was timely and easy going, really loved our time here.

Bar 'Cino doesn't disappoint, it has become my go to for Italian casual cuisine....ask for Willa as ur server, she didn't miss a beat...delivered on special request with a friendly personality

Wicked good food and lots of gluten free options including pasta! I usually stick to the North End of Boston for Italian BUT this place definitely compared. I ordered the bolognese which was delicious. Everyone else at my table ordered the short rib over polenta and raved about it. We had the fig and burrata bruschetta as well as the antipasto for an appetizer and both were delicious and enough for our group of 5 people. The kale Caesar salad was not typical, it had a lemony flavor. I didn't mind it. Following our dinner we tried the salted caramel gelato and the lemon cello cake (and a few shots of lemon cello). The service was great AND VERY accommodating to our allergies (celiac/gluten and nuts). I would most definitely come back. Thank you Bar Cino!