Welcome to Gigi
"Gigi" is a chic cocktail bar in Boston that offers a sophisticated Italian dining experience. With a diverse menu featuring delectable options like Portobello Arrosto and Campanelle Bolognese, the restaurant has garnered rave reviews from customers. The intimate ambiance and personalized service add to the overall charm of Gigi, making it a perfect spot for a romantic date or a night out with friends. The attention to detail in both the food and service truly sets Gigi apart, ensuring a memorable dining experience for anyone who visits.
- 431 Columbus Ave Boston, MA 02116431 Columbus Ave Boston, MA 02116 Hotline: (617) 536-5723
With a plethora of amenities such as delivery, takeout, outdoor seating, and full bar service, Gigi offers a truly immersive dining experience. Their menu features a variety of delectable dishes, from savory chicchetti like Salumi E Formaggi and Portobello Arrosto to fresh salads and hearty pasta dishes like Campanelle Bolognese and Spaghetti Scampi.
Customers rave about the intimate ambiance and exceptional service at Gigi. Reviews highlight the delicious food, personalized attention from the staff, and the perfect setting for a romantic date or a night out with friends. The attention to detail in both the food and the service make Gigi a standout choice for Italian cuisine in Boston.
Whether you're craving a classic cocktail, a flavorful pasta dish, or a cozy spot to unwind, Gigi has something for everyone. Experience the magic of Gigi for yourself at 431 Columbus Ave – your taste buds will thank you.

Great ambiance, small neighborhood place. The bolognese was fabulous. The salads were very good and the bartender knows his shit. I love this place. Oh also, great service.

Delicious food and amazing, personalized service! Make sure to ask about their specials (they typically have a few each night). I've ordered the Campanelle alla Bolognese and Rigatoni alla Vodka. Both were solid and filling. On my third visit, I had Leo as our waiter, and he was fantastic. We had great conversation to end the night. Come to Gigi for the perfect date or meal with friends!

Food is amazing! Visited Boston for a few days and ate here twice because it was so good!

Very nice place. Reservations open at 10am the day before, so make sure you are ready to reserve at that time.

I came for a late dinner and restaurant was not packed with most groups fishing up and leaving. Parking was still pretty bad with only street parking in the residential areas around which required a permit for some streets. I was well attended to. Staff were amazing and service was quick. 8.5/10 Rigatoni alla Vodka $26 - Pasta was slightly undercooked as the rigatoni was still a bit doughy and not al dente. The sauce was amazing in flavor, creamy, but not heavy at all and coated the pasta well. I let the pasta sit bit to keep cooking. I wish this option came with meat option. 8/10 Brocollini $12 - Cooked perfectly. Well seasoned and charred topped with Parmesan. Portion is slightly underwhelming. 8/10 Cozze (mussels) $16 - Mussels were cooked well and came out hot and steaming. Quality was fresh and flavors were good. It was light and had a bit of sour from the juices which complimented the pasta.

Wow I am obsessed! I was in Boston for a few days, visiting from New York, and I randomly stumbled across Gigi on Instagram. I'm so happy that I did because I loved it!! We made a reservation in advance but we ended up getting there half an hour early because the weather was terrible & ruined our plans lol. Once we got there we understandably had to wait but the servers were the BEST! They kept trending to us and the hostess even got us drinks from the bar. We ordered spritzes and they were delicious! We had to wait for almost 2 hours (couldn't really leave & come back because it was heavily down pouring) but the staff was so sweet and tried their best to accommodate everyone who came in because of the rain. Once we got seated, we ordered right away and literally everything was amazing! Our order: calamari, arancini, rigatoni alla vodka, campanelle alla boscaiola, espresso, tiramisu, & more spritzes The vibe is definitely intimate and cozy making it the perfect spot for a date or dinner with friends

A great place for a romantic, intimate date night or a girls night out. We started off with the Etna Manhattan and a glass of Pinot Grigio. Our server was attentive and both drinks came out promptly after ordering. For food, we had the Calamari Fritti and Cozze (mussels). Both were good and the calamari was particularly light and crisp, but the mussels were a standout. The kick of habanero in the white wine, tomato sauce made for the perfect dipping sauce with the accompanying bread. Our entrees took quite a while to come out, but were well worth the wait. The Rigatoni alla Vodka was perfectly al dente and creamy without being heavy, and the Risotto al Manzo was soft and wonderfully savory. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu. Don't be fooled by the sloppy presentation. It was actually the best tasting tiramisu we've had in Boston! Sweet and saturated while maintaining an impressive structural integrity. Make sure to book a reservation (released two days in advance) as they're a small restaurant and fill up quickly. Can't wait to come back.

The food and service were great, and it was very pleasant to sit outside (not too busy or disruptive despite being on the sidewalk). The table bread comes with oil and balsamic in a good ratio, and the bread is airy with a great crust. We got the Broccolini and Arancini as appetizers. The arancini were significantly more cheese than rice, but good nonetheless. They came in a smoked tomato sauce, which went very well to cut some of the richness of the cheeses; I've found arancini to be a bit dense in other places, but they were quite light here. The broccolini were equally excellent, having a bit of char and citrus (though we couldn't figure out which fruit) to deepen the flavor. I got the Chicken Cacciatore (Pollo alla Cacciatora) as my main. The meat itself was moist and juicy with a crispy skin (my favorite part). The olives and mushrooms in the sauce were great to give some balance to the meat-centric dish. I tried the other dishes as well -- the pasta were cooked nicely and have good flavor. The risotto itself was also quite good, though the short rib alone was a bit dry. Overall I would absolutely come back!