East Boston · Est. Saratoga Street

Rino's Place

Old-school Italian cooking on Saratoga Street, East Boston — nothing fussy, everything from scratch.

About us

We've been slinging Sunday gravy and chicken parm on Saratoga Street for the neighborhood — the dockworkers, the nonnas, the after-church crowd. Nothing here is fancy. The meatballs are hand-rolled, the bread's toasted dark at the edges, and if you sit at the counter long enough, somebody will ask about your family. Come hungry, leave full, and don't rush the tiramisu.

What's cooking

Sunday Gravy & Meatballs

Hand-rolled, simmered low, served over rigatoni.

Chicken Parm

Pounded thin, fried crisp, buried in mozzarella.

Baked Ziti

Ricotta, mozzarella, and a red sauce that's been in the pot all day.

Veal Marsala

Mushrooms, sweet wine, finished tableside-style.

Fresh Seafood, When It's Right

What comes off the boats near the harbor — ask what's in today.

Tiramisu

Made in-house, no shortcuts, no rush.

What the neighborhood says

"Felt like eating at somebody's house. The gravy tastes like it's been going all day." — Google review

"No pretense, just good Italian food and a table that's always ready for you." — Google review

"This is the kind of place East Boston needs more of. Simple, honest, filling." — Google review

Hours & location

We're still confirming our posted hours — call ahead and we'll tell you straight.

258 Saratoga St, East Boston, MA 02128

Get directions

📞 Call us — (617) 567-7412