Little Sage

Matt Coughlin 4 months ago

Sat at the bar at Little Sage and had a great meal. The bucatini alla gricia was excellent and the baked fazzoletti was rich and comforting. We also started with the oysters which were fantastic. Cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and a great neighborhood Italian spot.

Stella Huang 6 months ago

Great food and very good service. The dishes were well executed, especially the mushroom paccheri and octopus. Service was attentive and they changed utensils with every course, which was a nice touch. The space is small and gets busy, so I’d recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Also it may not be ideal for larger groups.

Ying Xiao 3 months ago

"Best Neighborhood Restaurant, North End" in Best of Boston 2025. Not easy for Italian restaurant to win this. Salmon Crudo: The special of the day. Salmon topped with caviar and chives, citron crema, and dill oil. I expected a blend of citron and dill, citrus and herbal aromas, and a delightful contrast between the rich plump salmon and the slightly crunchy caviar, but the overwhelming saltiness ruined everything. To me, it was like the cook spilled the salt shaker, but the restaurant seemed to claim this was normal saltiness? Unbelievable. Casarecce: 5/5 stars! Gorgonzola Dolce cheese gave the sauce a creamy, smooth texture, while its rich creaminess was balanced by the slightly bitterness of the broccoli rabe and the mild sweetness of roasted squash. The squash was diced and only lightly roasted, its crispness contrasting with the softness and tenderness of the broccoli rabe. The Casarecce was firm and chewy, perfect for pairing with the rich sauce. Everything was exquisite and delicate, just right. The delightful surprise was how the cook cleverly preserved and utilized the bitterness of the raw vegetables. The ambiance was average, and the seating was rather cramped. The server was incredibly knowledgeable about their dishes, even able to recite the ingredients.

Candice Cruz Dintino 6 months ago

Little Sage features handcrafted pastas, oven-roasted dishes, and has a cute little bar side separate from the main dining area. It is our new favorite North End res 🍴Their herbed flatbread was so good on its own but when paired with the burrata, it was perfection! The burrata is plated with roasted delicata squash, a brown butter vinaigrette, pepitas, and arugula. 🍴We enjoyed the bucatini ala gricia with leoncini pancetta, black pepper, and pecorino pepato. A huge portion so we brought half home! 🍴The baked fazoletti pasta with short rib, spinach, fontina, and cherry tomatoes was nothing like we've eaten before, and it was delicious! 🍴I really appreciated how our waiter, Michael, double checked my food allergies that are listed in my Open Table account before we ordered. I devoured the paccheri with roasted Joyberry Farm mushrooms, brussel sprouts, and black truffle butter. So, so goooood! 🍴And then to polish off such a yummy experience, we enjoyed a special serving of the olive oil cake which was served beautifully with mascarpone and amarena cherries. We were full by this time and yet somehow the cake disappeared! 🤣 It's a great balance of sweet and savory, and a perfect size for sharing. So the next time you're in Boston's North End and you're looking for a great new place to try, check out Little Sage! I think you'll love it too! Great spot for food before watching a game at the Garden, and we could actually hear ourselves talk because we weren't sitting elbow to elbow next to another table. Great wine selection too.

Stefano Bertera 3 months ago

Dinner in this restaurant Was really good 👍 Difficult to say if is one of the best because there are so many Italian restaurants near by but I had a good feeling and experience the pasta with Calamari was cook very well and the tasty was great . Also the octopus was awesome. Very good restaurant with good choice