Ropers Arms Italian Bistro in Boston

Very busy Wednesday evening dinner…… we found this place on Trip Advisor as we were on holiday in the area. We booked in advance via WhatsApp and devised to inform them if we wished to cancel. Our table was booked for 1900hrs … we had the meat and cheese to share for starters and a carbonara and a chili,garlic,bacon and tomato dish for mains…. All tables were given a complimentary starter of what looked like fried thin potato skins .. these were delicious! The restaurant was extremely busy so if you want to dine here you will need to book…. We got talking to the owner once we paid our bill, an extremely friendly chap, he gave us an insight to the restaurant and informed us that it’s just his wife working in the kitchen…… BRAVO! An excellent menu using high quality ingredients…. People of Boston….. you have a great place here…. Please don’t let it go to waste!

Very nice starter, that me and my wife had. Main corse was also very good, staff were very attentive and friendly when ordering your food.

Our latest visit , with a gap that has been too long ! From booking a table , to the friendly arrival greetings , we love this place and the food is amazing . Warm ,cosy and rustic . You would not think we are in Boston. Our gang had fish stew , a repeat order from previous visits . Salmon tagliatelle, and I had steak with cream peppercorn sauce . The menu is amazing with choice . Puddings are super . The meal ended with complimentary lemon cello, yum! Booked back in and can t wait

This place is absolutely amazing,the staff is so attentive and kind,and makes the experience brilliant, it's well recommended. The food is top class and the meat is of the highest quality thank you very much

This place is truly amazing so pleased we found it. The food is excellent they have got the recipe perfect at this restaurant, along with the waiting staff who are so well trained.

Lovely restaurant. All the staff were attentive. Made to feel very welcome. The owners was very friendly & attentive. Fabulous food, well presented. 10/10 all round.

We booked this for our works Christmas meal. The food was really flavourful, well presented and lots of it. The staff were excellent and couldn’t do enough to make sure our night was perfect . Sat in front of the open fire too . Thank you Ropers . Will definitely go again .

First time there but definitely not the last, food and service was excellent. Would recommend to all for a great Italian

After reading the reviews we phoned and booked well in advance of our 3 night stay in Boston. Lovely welcome from the owner on arrival and fabulous food --Very generous portions. Would highly recommend and will definitely revisit if ever in the area again.

Managed to get a table with a friend of the owner, old traditional English pub on the outskirts of Boston, authentic fresh Italian food and great selection of seafood . Ran by a husband and wife team with a passion for doing good food and looking after their customers. Service and food exceptional and will definitely be back

I finally managed to get to this place to have a meal, an what can l say but it was amazing an with fabulous service. We will definitely return.

It has been an age since we ate at the Ropers Arms. And nothing has changed it is quality food through and through. Service was amazing and friendly, my.wife had the chicken and mushrooms meal I had the ropers arms pollo, this is breaded chicken, mushrooms in a sauce with Provolone cheese on top, it was great 👍 As already mentioned the staff are very attentive and nice.

As I was staying in Boston on my own for work I called in hoping they might have a spare table. Despite being very busy I was made to feel very welcome. The service was warm friendly and efficient and the food was wonderful. I can highly recommend Ropers Arms Italian Restaurant it is a real gem.

Really enjoyed my first time at rompers arms and would definitely go again best Pasta me and my partner have ever had

Excellent, as always. We have been a few times, and every time has been really good. The food is probably the best in town, and service is good too. You normally have to book a long way in advance, but you can ask to be put on the waiting list for a particular date in case of cancellations, which do happen.

Really have struggled to get a table of a weekend, finally got a table and certainly wasn't disappointed, absolutely spot on, the best and only Italian/ Mediterranean restaurant I'd go to in the local area

I keep coming back again and again. The food is extraordinary. The service is impeccable. Had the seafood stew last night 10/10. Will be back in no time. Love the husband and wife owners. Genuine humble nice honest people serving extraordinary food.

The restaurant is a 5-10 minute walk from the centre of Boston but well worth the trip. The staff were friendly and could not make us feel more welcome. The food and service was first class, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Went a couple of days before Christmas in an area not famed for good restaurants this was a nice suprise vegtable chips bought to the table with gin and tonics nice starters very good pasta and steak served with nicely cooked vegetables the restaurant was warm and cosy which makes a change to some I have been to recently where wearing an overcoat is necessary, very friendly professional service from the owner I believe his wife is the chef deserves to succeed .

Lovely and cosy small restaurant, not always easy to get a booking but when you do it doesn't disappoint. Attentive staff and really great Italian food.

We had the most wonderful time, the food was fantastic and Barnie and all the staff made our evening very special, we love this place.

Food great Vast menu choice Staff wonderful Great service, clean truly authentic cuisine Great limoncello 👍🏻 Thank you

Absolutely fantastic meal tonight. Pollo Ropers Arms was amazing. Great host, great meal, great service- could not fault it!

Always need to book in advance to get a table that speaks volumes about this little gem of a restaurant! The food is outstanding, staff so friendly & a wonderful atmosphere!

We've been wanting to try the ropers for a while but were struggling to get a reservation on a weekend which says it all. We booked in for dinner this evening (Thursday) and it was definitely worth the wait. The owner and staff are very...

Excellent service, excellent food. All cooked fresh and worth the wait. Very friendly staff that made us feel welcome. This place is a little gem in Boston and we can't wait to go again next year when we are back for our holiday. If you...

Came here during a 1 night stay away. Incredibly friendly service by all, and we were very lucky to get in as my husband had called same day! Food was absolutely delicious - I had chicken in Gorgonzola sauce with walnuts. Would definitely recommend! Thank...

Great service and atmosphere. Food was tasty Italian but usual fare. Probably a great restaurant in Boston but not necessarily for a foodie.

If you like top quality home made food along with five star personal service you will love the Ropers Arms , have been many times now and have got to say it never fails to impress , the catch of the day and chicken Ropers...

Consistently excellent food and service. Warm friendly atmosphere. Delicious freshly cooked food on the menu. Highly recommended

Called a numbers months before arriving in Boston, fully booked, BUT called when in Boston and we were lucky they had a cancellation. We was not disappointed, fantastic food, great atmosphere, very welcoming and friendly staff, owner. We love Italian food, restaurants, and this was...

It's always nice to find an independent Italian restaurant in a small town like Boston and I've thought of visiting this place a few times. Well, I finally managed it. The risotto I had was very tasty but it would have been a much nicer...

We had a lovely meal at the Ropers Arms the Service was Great and the Food was Fantastic I would highly recommend this little gem of an Italian Bistro

We usually come here for a family birthday meal every year. We are always very impressed with the food (we are still impressed) after all these years and it is the best Italian in the area by far. I think an improvement would be to...

Had a meal there last week outstanding best Italian ever service great very relaxed place good price for wine house wine was very good food amazing thoroughly recommend

Having been trying to visit for months, we finally for a table booked this evening and had one of the best Italian meals for a long long time! The service was wonderful, from the waiting staff down to the owner himself checking on everything. We...

Having visited the Ropers last week I have to say its got to be the best I town, excellent food and service every time Always made to feel welcome, food is excellent always hot and fresh. Beer very good and the service second to none

Wonderful evening with family, great ambience and food was as good as I have had anywhere. Service first class and great value. Need to book as seems exceptionally popular with the locals. I come from Essex and use lots of restaurants there but wish we...

Amazing food menu is great nothing is to much trouble the host is brilliant can’t wait to celebrate my 50th birthday with you and my family ❤️❤️❤️

Tonight we went to the Ropers Arms Italian bistro and thoroughly enjoyed it We both agreed that this is the best Italian we’ve had in years. Food was truly delicious, atmosphere and service was great. Will definitely be back. Thank you.

Honestly can say this is the best place I have ever eaten. The menu is great and priced more than fair for the quality. This is the only place I feel confident to try something new and it still be delicious. Staff are amazingly friendly...

My husband and I ate at Ropers Arms Italian Bistro during an overnight stay in Boston. We received a friendly welcome, the service was excellent and the atmosphere relaxing and convivial. The menu is quite limited but none the worse for that as the food...

The goods: Great ambience Very friendly staff & brilliant owner Food was freshly cooked to order & delicious No vegetarian option on the menu but they cooked me a great pasta dish The not so goods: Only house wine but it was fine & very...

Excellent service, quality food and a really cosy Italian style restaurant. Can’t fault anything about the evening

Lovely meal. Nice vegetable crisps as we looked at menu. Nice chat with owner. Service was superb. I had linguine with prawns and asked for not too much chilli and it was perfect. Other 2 guests had chicken in spicy sauce and a mushroom sauce...

Thursday 6th. Great little find, the 3 of us called in on a recommendation from a friend and we couldn’t fault it. Staff were really friendly, the place was really clean & tidy aswel. Little root vegetable crisps came out as we sat down with...

Excellent service! I called at 5.50 to book a table (during the help out to eat out scheme, the hotel I was staying at was fully booked). I called these, and he managed to get me a table for 6.30. I was early. But that...

I was so surprised when I saw the empty restaurant at the Ropers, so pleased to see they are only refurbishing whilst it's in lockdown.

Have been coming since it opened. The food, staff and service is excellent. If I could eat here every week I would. Absolutely brilliant.

What can I say , pre book always , there is limited room and you are not rushed . The meals are beautifully prepared and served by well versed staff and the owner / chef is always pleased to accommodate likes and dis likes ....

We’ve been coming here since the restaurant opened, and it just keeps on getting better every time! Delicious Food and well worth a visit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Birthday celebration made memorable by the welcoming service and good humour of the serving staff and front of house. We came because of the reputation of the food and weren't disappointed.... Simply outstanding. Top marks for the ease with which they adapted meals for the...

From the outside looking in, there is very little that gives away the treasure trove of an Italian Restaurant. Welcoming host and a casual, warm atmosphere. Attentive table servers eager to please. Great selection of drinks and very tasty marinated olives to help you get into the mood. The restaurant is chock-a-block with memorabilia and interesting bric-a-brac. All the menu items are cooked fresh to order and come from the kitchen piping hot. Brilliantly presented with unique chef signatures for each plate. I was a pleasant reminder of never judging a book by its cover...

A small but high quality Italian Restaurant in the classic style. Tables and chairs very comfortable and well-spaced for maximum ease of eating, and enjoyment.

Visited with family for my birthday. The food is great and the atmosphere is lively. Lovely, friendly staff.

Wow having just returned from Sorrento in Italy we were looking forward to going been waiting for 6 weeks as that was the 1st night fur a booking. Well worth the wait food every bit as good as our 5* hotel food. The cook is the wife cooked everything from fresh we were told this on ordering there is a wait but we never noticed. Even a fussy eater raved about his meal and that's a BIG praise . The puddings homemade the most fantastic creamy pud I could of eaten another 1 was so good. I wished I could be as good a cook as the wife she cooks all on her own and her husband front of house. The young girls who waitress just as pleasant altogether they make a very homely friendly team well done. We have booked again this time taking all our grown up kids and partners. Thank you to all for a wonderful evening.

Generous portions of lovely food, excellent service and welcoming host. A traditional approach in an unusual setting. Chicken Milanese with spaghetti was outstanding.

Food fresh and good quality served in a great atmosphere and care. No rush more about enjoying and savouring

Went with friends they had been before had a lovely main meal didn't have room for pudd just like being in a family kitchen great staff book early

Had a great meal with good food and attentive staff, the antipasto was very good and the seafood stew was excellent.

Firstly, this place is fantastic. We use to be regulars at the italian connection... but no more The food is made freshly to order, no frozen rubbish. Barney and the team always make you feel welcome... once again...AMAZING FOOD

Been a couple of times now really lovely food, service and atmosphere will certainly be returning and recommending . Nice to be made to feel welcome and special , thank you a real fire lovely as well !! Brenda. 3/3/19

What a hidden treasure, would definitely recommend to anyone who like authentic Italian food at reasonable prices. Service was also outstanding :-)

Have been a few times and the service has always been excellent. The food is also extremely good. To be recommended.

Fantastic food and such a great place to eat it. Staff are very friendly and know there stuff. Thanks for a great evening and fantastic food .

I have been to the ropers several times, and not once been disappointed.I have tried most dishes on the menu and still don’t know which is my favourite, as hey are all very very good. But you do get spoilt for when you go somewhere else,this is definitely my favourite all time. All cooked to order. You do have to book in advance for weekends.

We have heard so many good reviews and we have tried to book on a few occasions but unfortunately we have not been able to get in.......now we know why!

A regular dining experience for us if we can get a table. Never had a bad meal. My only tiny criticism is access to the toilet, through the yard. Don't let this put you off. Go and enjoy

Fantastic food the taste was amazing the staff was great, so much to offer everyone on the menu... Fantastic people visited for the first time with friends from Boston will be going back this week.

Just came home from this place with my parents I can honestly say it’s the nicest most best tasting food I have had out!

Came here for the first time the other week with my partner for our anniversary meal and it was delicious. Honestly the best Italian food I've had in Boston. The staff were friendly and the guy who served us chose an excellent bottle of red wine that he had suggested to us. Will definitely be coming here again!!

Just celebrated my wife’s 60th birthday at rompers arms service food and surroundings was excellent we had a nice time and looking forward to our next bit would recommend it to anyone a big thankyou to the staff Liz and col Carr 🤩

Service and food could not be faulted. Authentic Italian cuisine and lovely atmosphere. We were a large party and were very well taken care of.

I read the reviews about booking and the friendly staff.. I am so glad I did as both are true. The staff are incredible extremely welcoming and friendly. I managed to sneak a last minute table at 6pm on a Tuesday... this is not because the restaurant is full this is to ensure the kitchen isn't over run and can cook each dish from fresh.. just wow... The complimentary vegetable crisps dusted in parmesan are an amazing change to the standard olive oil and breads also a real conversation starter.. My starter was amazing.. fresh vibrant and so full of flavour. The hams sliced to perfection and drizzled with balsamic.. wow. I was looking forward to my main.. IT JUST DID NOT DISSAPOINT!! Where to start.. well the pasta cooked to al dente perfection.. the sausage and bacon within the wonderfully crafted chilli and garlic sauce was actually sublime... I just could not fault this meal and would rate it as one of the best Italian meals I have ever eaten.. I can't wait to return..

I haven’t visited for nearly a year due to work load , and this place gets booked up well in advance, I wasn’t disappointed always excellent in every department service presentation & quality of food Excellent we will be back soon Barney 👍👍

We had a 2 course meal here & It was fantastic, authentic & delicious 😋 Everything was cooked to perfection, full of flavour & well presented. The owner was very friendly & proud of he’s great little place .....and so he should be ! 👌

We had heard a lot of good things about the Ropers Arms and we were expecting great things.

Once again, an excellent meal. The most recent of several visits to this Bistro and yet again I have failed to resist the allure of the Fish Stew. Packed with white fish and shellfish this dish is as good as any I have eaten in the mediterranean. Service excellent. What more can I say, except, go there, soon.

Friends suggested this as they know we enjoy Italian food. Was not disappointed. Great food and service. All freshly cooked, at reasonable prices. Friendly banter from the staff and owner.Rustic in appearance as was the old Ropers. If you like Italian food give it a try and make sure you book.

well worth the wait to get a booking,excellent service from the moment we arrived,no pressure to rush you everything was laid back but efficient at the same time.Food was suberb well presented and cooked lovely.Cannot speak highly enough of this place will definitely be going back .

The ropers is nice restaurant only the menu is always the same need changing service Very good wine menu limited

Booked as an anniversary treat, staff are friendly restaurant is lovely. Had a chicken dish with a tomato sauce which was a really nice meal my only criticism would be it was very salty. Food comes out nice and hot and love that it is served with potatoes rather than chips. Hubby had a past dish and he said it was really nice. Would visit again.

A cracking meal! We shared a lovely bottle of pinot whilst choosing our food. We had the sharing meats platter which was lovely and filling- £14.50 So same price as 2 starters.

We were so pleased that we managed to get a table on a Saturday night without booking, we arrived just after 6pm and luckily they squeezed us in as they were fully booked throughout the night.

Definitely our favourite place to eat! Another delicious meal with great, friendly service. We have already booked a table for next month 😊

Visited last night and have been several times in the past. Service and food as always has been superb once more tasty filling and excellent value for money. Never leave disappointed Barna and team provide attentive service throughout.

Been there many times over the years Mr Rubble is a top bloke and the food is always spot on. We always go here for our family meals. Welcoming greeting every time. Can't recommend enough. Give it a try.

Had a fab night celebrating a friends birthday. Barney is a fantastic host and remembered all 10 meals without writing them down Fantastic food, great friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended this restaurant.👍👍👍👍👍

Barney and his staff are fantastic. Food is always superb. Atmosphere is buzzing. Well done and thank you. Boston needs great restaurants.

Been here several times. Staff always seem to have a smile of their face and service is good. The decor inside is a little tatty however the food always tastes great and appears to be freshly prepared. You won’t get a pizza here but there is a great selection of pastas/fish/steak to choose and we didn’t have to wait long for our food to arrive even when visiting on a Saturday night. Didn’t feel like we were being rushed either so made it a more relaxing and enjoyable experience.

Had heard many good reports about this place, it says something about its popularity when its hard to book a table.

I’m Italian and we had here a real Italian food. I had spaghetti and my husband linguine Yummy tasty and well cooked. Service was perfect! We will recommend

Atmosphere lovely as restaurant full but service still good. 5 clean plates, all choices excellent. Good choice of dishes on menu. Desserts good, home made. Parking available on road side close by.

I had never been, my friend booked the table. Lovely meal, staff excellent. You have to book well in advance.

Absolutely fantastic .. Beautiful meal . Definitely will go again . My only complaint was no cider .but we talking Italy and they dont do cider so all is forgiven . Service was brilliant Food excellent . Thankto5u

Table for three last Wednesday,staff very attentive food out of this world

We went early on a Saturday 5 pm , eight of us , we all had some thing different , we didn't all have starters as the main meals are huge , you need a good appetite , and once again it did not disappoint . The staff are great very friendly and good sense of humour , nothing too much trouble . Definitely recommend , but booking way in advance as always busy .

Booking a must but worth the wait. Splendid food and super service. One to be definitely repeated. Can’t speak highly enough of everything here.

This place is fairly small so understand that you need to book well in advance for a Saturday evening, but damn the wait is worth it. Amazing staff, amazing food and not over priced at all. If I could give it 100 stars I would

Come here regularly for family birthdays... would not come anywhere else! The owner is such a gentleman and nothing is too much trouble :-) Me and my partner go to Italy regularly, and the food is like home from home! Fantastic!! X