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Anchovies

Bar and Italian Restaurant$$$$
South End, Boston
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    Sonia Q.
    "Italian nachos are awesome with ricotta cheese and short rib."(4 Tips)
    Bravo
    "Cute, hole in the wall with good pizza, and great steamed mussles."(2 Tips)
    Cameron R.
    "Open late, great food & low prices."(7 Tips)
    Kevin C.
    "Best truffle fries ever"(2 Tips)
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  • Nicholas
    NicholasOctober 29, 2014
    Casual, affordable, and cozy Italian in the South End. Dim lighting, low ceilings, and somewhat crowded, but an enjoyable atmosphere for intimate conversation.
  • Jeremy K.
    Jeremy KrantzSeptember 19, 2014
    Awesome pizza in a dark, almost dive-like atmosphere. Much more affordable than just about everything else in the area
  • Cameron R.heart icon on user image
    Cameron RyanMay 1, 2017
    Open late, great food & low prices. Low lit & cozy. Gay friendly. Full of neighborhood regulars. Always reliable.
  • Vaughn A.heart icon on user image
    Vaughn AllenMarch 29, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Shares a kitchen with Giacomo's - great neighborhood bar with food that's better than it should be
  • Sonia Q.heart icon on user image
    Sonia Q.March 9, 2015
    Italian nachos are awesome with ricotta cheese and short rib. Make sure you at least get a side order of meatballs because they are to die for!
  • Samantha R.
    Samantha ReardonNovember 3, 2013
    My favorite neighborhood dive bar. Great tasting late night food. Dogfish 90 minute on draft for 6.50 a pint, by far the cheapest in the city.
  • Gifted B.
    Gifted BostonSeptember 6, 2011
    This food will make you miss your mama. Italian style with a home cooked feel that will never leave you hungry. This place is tiny and gets packed quick, so get there early.
  • BU Today
    BU TodayMarch 29, 2012
    In a neighborhood crowded with posh, uppity eateries, Anchovies is a welcome change of pace. Straight up, authentic Italian cuisine at a reasonable price. Read more
  • Jeffrey C.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey CurrierJuly 25, 2017
    Awesome food. Awesome music. Awesome for a date. Huge portions. Yum.
  • Joseph S.heart icon on user image
    Joseph SchwendtDecember 6, 2018
    A solid dive bar. Pizza is surprisingly good and their kitchen is open late mid week.
  • Chris T.heart icon on user image
    Chris Tucker MearOctober 16, 2015
    Even if the front bar looks really busy, there are tables at the back reserved for diners.
  • Erica
    EricaJanuary 12, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    strong drinks & good eats! you can't go wrong with the appetizer of the day!
  • BostonTweet
    BostonTweetJuly 29, 2010
    A small and dark (almost dive-like) Italian restaurant in the South End that has big portions of kick-ass food for a lot less than most of the other restaurants in the neighborhoo
  • Kevin C.
    Kevin ChiuJuly 1, 2016
    Best truffle fries ever
  • Jason F.
    Jason FFebruary 25, 2014
    Penne with chicken and broccoli is to die for.
  • Naomi G.
    Naomi GFebruary 1, 2014
    Make sure you Try the Mussels. They are yummy. :)
  • Andrea R.heart icon on user image
    Andrea RigbySeptember 25, 2014
    Always get the house pesto salad dressing!!! Yummm
  • Bravo
    BravoNovember 12, 2010
    Cute, hole in the wall with good pizza, and great steamed mussles. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts
  • T F.
    T FitzgeraldSeptember 30, 2013
    I used to really like this place, but it's hospitality has turned as stale as the Guinness they served me on tap, and as dry as the clams linguini. Plus, it needs to be cleaned. 1 star, at best.
  • Pat A.
    Pat AddamsSeptember 18, 2014
    free beer with the purchase of pizza and mussles
  • Daniel T.heart icon on user image
    Daniel TewfikSeptember 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Get a 'Gansett and a meatball. Maybe some parmesan truffle fries.
  • Zach R.heart icon on user image
    Zach RFebruary 1, 2016
    Good service. Cheap beer.
  • Sara S.heart icon on user image
    Sara Steele-RogersMay 27, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The cilantro salad dressing is out of this world. Get it with the Greek salad!
  • Mark C.heart icon on user image
    Mark CoffeyMay 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Legacy neighborhood wonder
  • Brianna M.heart icon on user image
    Brianna MahoneyJanuary 16, 2015
    The calzones are to die. The ultimate pizza pie.
  • Robert P.
    Robert PetersonMarch 23, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Anchovies is the best place in Boston!
  • Jay J.
    Jay JoynesJanuary 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing food, prices, drinks and staff...I keep going back again & again!
  • Jen C.
    Jen CahillFebruary 27, 2011
    The Ricciardi is better than any dish you will ever find in the north end.
  • Eric V.
    Eric VenkerMay 12, 2014
    Cheap, old school Italian feel.
  • D H.
    D HMarch 3, 2013
    Mike the bartender is great, tip him well.
  • Michael A.heart icon on user image
    Michael AnthonyApril 15, 2018
    Good for late night
  • Gianna N.heart icon on user image
    Gianna NebbiaJuly 31, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Pizza and late night drinks
  • John W.heart icon on user image
    John WatsonAugust 11, 2014
    Pizza is awesome!!!
  • Melissa C.
    Melissa CzerkowiczOctober 7, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Dark and divey. Love the pesto salad dressing
  • Dru C.
    Dru CollinsJuly 25, 2010
    There is a "jackelope" head on the wall. Come on, it doesn't get better. Get food here, it's really good.
  • Jeffrey C.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey CurrierNovember 21, 2017
    Eggplant Parm, baby! Yum.
  • Noel P.heart icon on user image
    Noel PerezJuly 12, 2013
    Best martini's the overflowith!
  • Adam L.
    Adam LewisDecember 22, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Strong drinks. Dark corners. Fun place always.
  • Jessicaheart icon on user image
    JessicaFebruary 27, 2015
    Italian nachos. Late night food.
  • Ed A.
    Ed AllenFebruary 23, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Jackalope is watching you!
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    JessicaFebruary 27, 2015
    Italian nachos.
  • Lauren J.
    Lauren JohnsonJanuary 8, 2013
    Get the Riccardi! Yum
  • Ben D.
    Ben DAugust 10, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    split a calzone or a pasta, house salads, some chianti and watch the Sox amongst the taxidermy
  • Joe G.
    Joe GrowJuly 8, 2010
    Can't go wrong... Best mussels in the South End....
  • Mike V.
    Mike VolpeMarch 17, 2010
    Great pizza, and old school atmosphere.
  • Holden
    HoldenMay 9, 2012
    Open late :)
  • alex m.
    alex mJune 25, 2011
    Give C4 a hug.
  • Fran H.
    Fran HarringtonNovember 18, 2009
    Try the Italian Nachos
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